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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Maluku top officer told to resign

Maluku top officer told to resign YOGYAKARTA: Some 100 Maluku students in Yogyakarta staged a rally here on Monday demanding Pattimura Military Commander Brig. Gen. I Made Yasa, who oversees the riot-hit province, step down.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Rupiah rate June 18.

Rupiah rate June 18. Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,785.00 11,785.00 11,229.00 11,341.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Arun to resume gas production later this month

Arun to resume gas production later this month JAKARTA (JP): More than three months since pulling out from the Arun gas fields in Lhok Sukon, Aceh, PT ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia has returned as part of a joint team with state oil and gas company Pertamina.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Batam says no to gambling

Batam says no to gambling BATAM, Riau: The Batam Development Authority has rejected any proposal to allow gambling on the industrial island, Antara reported on Monday."We are not even considering the idea.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Indonesian mining still lures investors due to good track record

Indonesian mining still lures investors due to good track record JAKARTA (JP): Though legal and security uncertainties are scaring away mining investors from Indonesia, the country's good track record in developing the industry remains a strong enticement to foreign investors, according to a ...

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/The color and drama of life in Italian ceramics

The color and drama of life in Italian ceramicsBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): The Italian Cultural Institute will remain awash with color as an exquisite collection of ceramics from different parts of Italy decorate its off-white premises throughout June.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Major TNI reshuffle imminent

Major TNI reshuffle imminent JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) will announce on Tuesday a major reshuffle, which includes changes of guard in four regional military commands and the two Navy fleets.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Gus Dur to go ahead with Australian visit on Sunday

Gus Dur to go ahead with Australian visit on Sunday JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid will go ahead with his visit to Australia and two other countries this week, Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab announced on Monday.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Islamic congress to open on Tuesday

Islamic congress to open on Tuesday AMBON, Maluku: The three-day Islamic congress will open on Tuesday in spite of the ongoing communal conflict between Muslims and Christians, Antara reported on Monday.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Violence mars protests over fuel price hike

Violence mars protests over fuel price hike JAKARTA (JP): Violence marred protests here on Monday when scores of people were wounded by police who fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse a student rally protesting the 30 percent increase in fuel prices.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Paris has Olympic hopes: Ambassador

Paris has Olympic hopes: Ambassador JAKARTA (JP): French ambassador to Indonesia Gerard Cros said on Monday that Paris stands a fair chance of winning the bid to host the 2008 Olympics because of the city's infrastructure advantages.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/'Bajaj' owners say 'kancil' vehicles too expensive

'Bajaj' owners say 'kancil' vehicles too expensive JAKARTA (JP): Bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicles) owners lodged an official complaint with the city government on Monday over the high installment payments on the four-wheeled kancil, which are to replace the bajaj.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Robert Paul to race in Sentul

Robert Paul to race in Sentul JAKARTA (JP): Canadian drag racer Robert Paul is returning to speed his Holden Torana at the first leg of the national drag race championship at Sentul Circuit on Sunday.Paul was the 1997-1999 champion. He also held the 1995 and 1997 titles for the super car category.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Factions' moves to hasten special session cool down

Factions' moves to hasten special session cool down JAKARTA (JP): Major political parties begin to display a lack of confidence in their bid to expedite the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Singapore awards scholarships

Singapore awards scholarships JAKARTA (JP): The Singapore Embassy announced on Monday eight Indonesian recipients of scholarships awarded by the Singapore government for admission to the National University of Singapore and the Nanyang Technological University.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 18, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/NTB earns opening win in National Championships

NTB earns opening win in National Championships JAKARTA (JP): The West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) women were the only team from outside Java to win on the opening day of the qualifying round at the Interchapter National Volleyball Championships on Monday.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/China ready for full-scale attack at Indonesian Open

China ready for full-scale attack at Indonesian Open JAKARTA (JP): After a four-year absence at the five-star Indonesian Open, the Chinese team is ready to make a clean sweep at the event by fielding its best shuttlers.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/EVA Air's handling of missing items

EVA Air's handling of missing items On May 13, 2001 I flew with EVA Air from Los Angeles to Surabaya, stopping in Taipei. I arrived at Juanda Airport at 1 p.m. on May 14, 2001. When I was retrieving my baggage, I noticed that the zippers of both my suitcases were not completely closed.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Spiral of violence continues in Aceh

Spiral of violence continues in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The cycle of violence in Aceh seems unending as witnesses and officials reported the death on Monday of at least another eight people in various locations in the province.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Police prevent student convoys

Police prevent student convoys SURABAYA: Police officers visited most senior high schools in Surabaya on Monday morning to prevent jubilant students from parading on motorcycles to celebrate their graduation.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Authorities agree to raise fares

Authorities agree to raise fares JAKARTA (JP): Many local administrations and councils across the country surrendered on Monday to demands for an increase in transport fares as thousands of commuters were again left stranded in the wake of a strike by public minivan drivers.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Hormone therapy may improve the quality of life: Doctor

Hormone therapy may improve the quality of life: Doctor JAKARTA (JP): Getting old can be scary as it is a time when the body is prone to various ailments due to the lack of certain hormones. But there is a way to prolong the quality of life for aging people.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/The budget revised

The budget revised Most people probably do not care much about the goodwill of the House of Representatives in delivering on its promise to approve, through a fast-track deliberation process, the government-proposed amendments to the 2001 state budget on Friday.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Nine policemen tried over Trisakti incident

Nine policemen tried over Trisakti incident JAKARTA (JP): After almost three years, the Military Tribunal commenced on Monday the trial of nine low-ranking police officers for their alleged role in the shooting of students from Trisakti University, an incident that sparked massive riots and ...

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Lopa to probe protected tycoons for alleged graft

Lopa to probe protected tycoons for alleged graft JAKARTA (JP): The fight against corruption has led the Attorney General's Office under new boss Baharuddin Lopa to three businessmen once protected from prosecution by President Abdurrahman Wahid.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Alipi wins Solo Open

Alipi wins Solo Open SEMARANG (JP): Bodybuilder Muhammad Alipi of Nirwana club, Surakarta, Central Java, grabbed the 55-kilogram division title at the Solo Open Bodybuilding National Invitational.Hendy Heiyana of Tasikmalaya, West Java, was the runner up followed by Priyo Handoko.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/JP/2/DAYAK

JP/2/DAYAKFollow-up actions to Dayak-Madura reconciliation urged PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan (JP): Several local tribal leaders have called on all levels of the government to promptly follow up results of the newly concluded Dayak people's congress, which recommended the settlement of ...

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Government to resolve row with IMF over BI law

Government to resolve row with IMF over BI law JAKARTA (JP): The new Coordinating Minister for the Economy Burhanuddin Abdullah said on Monday that he would immediately seek a resolution over the controversial amendment of Bank Indonesia law, which he said was the only remaining key ...

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Kerosene price set at Rp 505 a litter

Kerosene price set at Rp 505 a litter JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso issued a decree on Saturday, setting the highest price of kerosene sold by distributors at Rp 505 per liter and Rp 700 at the retail end such as shops.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Lack of plane seats may affect Indonesia's tourism target

Lack of plane seats may affect Indonesia's tourism targetBy Tantri Yuliandini SINGAPORE (JP): The Indonesian government may fall short of its goal of attracting seven million foreign tourists a year by 2004 due to a lack of available seats on foreign and local airlines, a senior official said ...

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Government submits bill on money laundering to House

Government submits bill on money laundering to House JAKARTA (JP): The government submitted to the House of Representatives on Monday a bill to fight money laundering by international criminal syndicates.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/BPK refuses to comment on state budget report

BPK refuses to comment on state budget report JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) has refused to comment on the government accountability report on the implementation of the 1999/2000 state budget, which may prompt legislators to reject the budget report outright.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Pregnant single women need help: Criminologist

Pregnant single women need help: Criminologist JAKARTA (JP): Two women, single and impregnated by irresponsible boyfriends, and living in fear of facing ridicule from society. Both heartlessly decided to end their newborns' lives.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Court told to seize Abdurrahman's assets

Court told to seize Abdurrahman's assets JAKARTA (JP): Former secretary-general of the forestry ministry, Soeripto, demanded the Jakarta District Court seize property belonging to President Abdurrahman Wahid, a building and land on Jl.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Rates for tax payment, valid from June 18 to June 24

Rates for tax payment, valid from June 18 to June 24 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 11,210.00Austrian schilling 1 Rp 686.76Australian dollar 1 Rp 5,846.02Belgian franc 1 Rp 234.26Canadian dollar 1 Rp 7,356.61Swiss franc 1 Rp 6,214.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Theys asks Gus Dur to testify

Theys asks Gus Dur to testify JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Chairman of the separatist Papuan Presidium Council Theys Hiyo Eluay now on trial for alleged treason has renewed his demand that President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid appear in the court to testify as a witness, a lawyer said on Monday.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Exhibitions * Ships in Miniature, by Samudera Raya Gallery, at Grand Hotel Preanger Bandung, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 81 (Phone: 022 4231631), 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. until June 30. * Painting by Agus Djatnika, Galeri Bandung, Jl. Siliwangi 16, July 13 to 28.Film * Video Screening, 2 p.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Gambir station to build fence

Gambir station to build fence JAKARTA (JP): The management of Gambir train station in Central Jakarta plan to construct fences around the complex to deter street vendors who continually cause traffic problems in the area.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Job seeker killed by thug

Job seeker killed by thug JAKARTA (JP): A young man looking for work in Jakarta was murdered by an unidentified hoodlum at a bus shelter in front of Cempaka Mas Apartment on Jl. Letjen Suprapto, Central Jakarta, late on Monday.Kemayoran police subprecinct chief Adj. Comr.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/IBF not to force BAM to host finals

IBF not to force BAM to host finals JAKARTA (JP): The International Badminton Federation (IBF) will not force the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) to host the Thomas and Uber Cups final round next year although Kuala Lumpur-based Gold Bridge Engineering and Construction still holds the ...

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/AFTA may threaten local pharmaceutical industry's survival

AFTA may threaten local pharmaceutical industry's survival JAKARTA (JP): The implementation of the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) next year will threaten the existence of local pharmaceutical firms, an industry insider said here on Monday.J.R.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Dream Team faces former champions

Dream Team faces former champions JAKARTA (JP): The four players in the "Dream Team" -- National Master (MN) Susanto Megaranto, MN Taufik Halay, MN Tirta Chandra and MN Andrean Susilodinata -- are undergoing tryouts to be selected to compete at the ASEAN Open Chess Tournament in Brunei Darussalam ...

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/PLN to limit hike for big industry users

PLN to limit hike for big industry users JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company, PLN, president Eddy Widiyono said here on Monday that the rise in electricity rates for power-intensive industries would be limited to a maximum of 20 percent."We are even trying to set it below the 17.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Every computer needs a peripheral

Every computer needs a peripheralBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Come to think of it, a computer system is so much like our stomach. It typically consists of one or more input devices, one central processing unit (CPU), and one or more output devices.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Demand for unique Irian Jaya tortoise puts it in peril

Demand for unique Irian Jaya tortoise puts it in perilBy Bayu Dwi Mardana Kusuma JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya is often called Indonesia's biggest herpetology laboratory.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Problem over refugee settlement

Problem over refugee settlement KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The Kendari regency administration has rejected a Rp 3 billion project to develop a new settlement area for some 1,000 displaced families because it is managed by the provincial administration, Antara said on Monday.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Painting exhibition by Yos Suprapto

Painting exhibition by Yos Suprapto JAKARTA (JP): The National Gallery will open a 10-day painting exhibition by artist Yos Suprapto on Friday, which also includes a cultural dialogue, a collaborative artwork project and a workshop.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Policemen on trial for Trisakti killings

Policemen on trial for Trisakti killings JAKARTA (JP): After almost three years, the Military Tribunal commenced on Monday the trial of nine low-ranking police officers for their alleged role in the shooting of students from Trisakti University, an incident that sparked massive riots and ...

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Lambung Mangkurat offers 1,529 seats

Lambung Mangkurat offers 1,529 seats BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: State-run Lambung Mangkurat University will accept 1,529 new students who pass the entrance test for the next academic year, significantly higher than the 1,081 admitted this year, Antara reported on Monday.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Indonesia's rights crimes must be heeded

Indonesia's rights crimes must be heeded This is the second of two articles on crimes against humanity by Vanessa Johanson, an adviser to the National Commission on Human Rights in Jakarta (Komnas HAM). JAKARTA (JP): Extraordinary crimes require extraordinary responses.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Indonesia in jeopardy of facing severe power shortage

Indonesia in jeopardy of facing severe power shortageBy James Castle and Todd Callahan JAKARTA (JP): Earlier this month the legislature agreed to hike electricity rates an average of 17.5 percent effective July 1.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2001

JP/Angkot fares to rise, bus fares remain the same

Angkot fares to rise, bus fares remain the same JAKARTA (JP): The city's Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) agreed to the increase in fares of public transportation vans (angkot) but it said the bus fares should remain the same.

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