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48 articles.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Learning to live together in KL

Learning to live together in KLBy Joceline Tan KUALA LUMPUR: Former Member of Parliament Nungsari Ahmad Radhi was one of the more rational and open-minded members in the Malaysian Parliament.He finds it ironic that, more than 40 years later, Malaysians are "still not politically ready for it".

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Alleged thief burnt alive

Alleged thief burnt alive SEMARANG: Hadi Nuralim, 25, was burned alive by Basah village, in Banyumas regency, Central Java, after he was caught trying to steal a motorcycle on Sunday.Two alleged accomplices, Darsiman and Ratno, were saved from the mob by police.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Cebit 2001 sets the stage for GPRS cellular debuts

Cebit 2001 sets the stage for GPRS cellular debutsBy Berni K. Moestafa HANOVER, Germany (JP): A year has passed since cell phone manufacturers introduced the concept of the mobile Internet through the use of Wireless Application Protocol (WAP).

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Harsh action against errant judges sought

Harsh action against errant judges sought JAKARTA (JP): Legal experts have called on the government to take strict measures against judges whose verdicts spark controversy, instead of just giving them administrative sanctions.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Ryan, Happy are RI's best bowlers

Ryan, Happy are RI's best bowlers JAKARTA (JP): Two bowlers from the Permata Bowling Club, Ryan Leonard Lalisang and Happy Soediono, were recognized as the best men's and women's bowlers respectively at the First Indonesia Bowling Awards ceremony last Friday.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Intel PC camera helps us see things through the Net

Intel PC camera helps us see things through the NetBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): During the New Order era, each time you heard the word "Intel", for the country's intelligence agency, you immediately had a sinking feeling.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Obituary

Obituary Mashuri Saleh, a former minister of information and minister of education and culture, died at his house on Jl. Monumen 45 in Surakarta, Central Java, on Sunday evening. He was 75 years old.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Clerks may profit from reforms

Clerks may profit from reforms TOKYO: Drastic reforms in Japan's public servant management system -- which has been accused of suffering from institutional fatigue -- are inevitable if the realignment of central government bodies is to bear fruit.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Hoodlums occupy many of city's public places

Hoodlums occupy many of city's public places JAKARTA (JP): Hoodlums, locally known as preman, have established themselves in every corner of the capital, "guarding" almost every public place, including bus terminals, traditional markets, shopping centers and even road junctions.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Airport tax to be increased

Airport tax to be increased TANGERANG (JP): Soekarno-Hatta airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II will increase airport tax imposed on people flying overseas in a bid to fulfill the Tangerang mayoralty's demand for a share of the revenue.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/President's health issue 'a ploy' by enemies

President's health issue 'a ploy' by enemies JAKARTA (JP): Claims that President Abdurrahman Wahid was medically unfit for office was just a political ploy by the President's enemies, an aide said on Saturday.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Ginandjar to enter detention house

Ginandjar to enter detention house JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office on Saturday issued an arrest warrant for former minister of mines and energy Ginandjar Kartasasmita to prevent him from escaping the probe into a US$24.8 million corruption scandal.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/The Kyoto Protocol

The Kyoto Protocol The United States' rejection of the Kyoto Protocol once again demonstrates how far nations still are from making the world a better place to live.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Japan grant for Sabang port

Japan grant for Sabang port JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government has pledged Rp 30 billion (about US$3 million) in grant aid for the development of the Sabang free port on Weh island, Aceh.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/The Macedonian crisis and the EU's response

The Macedonian crisis and the EU's response On the eighth day of the mini-war in Macedonia, many will surely wish that the European Union's rapid reaction force existed not only on paper but was operational and could intervene in the conflict with the Albanian guerrillas on the border with Kosovo.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Italian Contemporary Art, Shapes of Mind, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat 12, Central Jakarta: (Phone: 3812346, 3868172), until April 7. * Painting 18 Estetika Realis, by 18 painters, at World Trade Center, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Thai PM too busy for his own corruption trial

Thai PM too busy for his own corruption trialBy Peter Janssen BANGKOK (DPA): Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra plans to skip the opening of what is likely to be a lengthy trial against him at the Constitutional Court which could result in his ban from public office for five years.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Water supply temporarily halted

Water supply temporarily halted JAKARTA (JP): Water supplies in the eastern part of the capital will be temporarily halted or reduced throughout most of the coming week due to repair and maintenance work on the primary pipeline network, tap water company PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) announced on ...

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Megawati silent on 'compromise'

Megawati silent on 'compromise' JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) remained aloof on the likelihood of a new power sharing deal, despite speculation that they would be the main benefactors of a revamped executive.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Analysts see political pressures easing on local stock market

Analysts see political pressures easing on local stock market JAKARTA (JP): Political pressure against the local stock market may ease next week as legislators go into recess, with trading likely to remain flat on few incentives, analysts said.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/C. Kalimantan violence claims five more lives

C. Kalimantan violence claims five more lives JAKARTA (JP): Communal violence in Central Kalimantan which has left at least 500 dead since it first erupted six weeks ago has claimed another five lives, police said on Sunday.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Cecep gets MI Norm

Cecep gets MI Norm JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian chess player National Master (MN) Cecep Kosasih grabbed his International Master (MI) Norm by collecting an additional two Match Points (MPs) at the Wotulo Memorial International Grand Master Chess Tournament on Saturday.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/'Koran Tempo' daily hits the streets

'Koran Tempo' daily hits the streets JAKARTA (JP): PT Tempo Inti Media, publisher of Tempo magazine, launched a morning daily newspaper, Koran Tempo (Tempo Newspaper), on Sunday, which also marked the 30th anniversary of the weekly publication.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/'Djuanda model' may be suitable for today's Indonesia: Legge

'Djuanda model' may be suitable for today's Indonesia: Legge The endless political tumult has placed Vice President Megawati Sukarnoputri in the spotlight and with it a resurging interest in her father, Sukarno, the late first president of Indonesia.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Court drops suit against Lippo Shop

Court drops suit against Lippo Shop TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang District Court has turned down a lawsuit filed by a customer against Lippo Shop's internet-based shopping website over alleged deception.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Double Take 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Three Seasons 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Watcher 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Men of Honor 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Billy Elliot ...

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Mountain hiker's body evacuated

Mountain hiker's body evacuated BOGOR, West Java (JP): A joint search team evacuated on Sunday the body of 17-year-old Iman, one of the mountain hikers who went missing after an expedition on March 16.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/'Conditionalities' choke RI's recovery

'Conditionalities' choke RI's recoveryBy Sidhesh Kaul This is the first of two articles on the relationship between international institutions and Indonesian government.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Central bank law issue to be reviewed

Central bank law issue to be reviewed JAKARTA (JP): A joint panel of international and local experts will start reviewing this week the controversial government- proposed amendment of the central bank law, which seems to be the only remaining major stumbling block to an agreement between ...

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/IBRA invites more investors to bid for toll road project

IBRA invites more investors to bid for toll road project JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will invite more investors to bid for the US$380 million Jakarta Outer Ring Road toll project despite the recent appointment of Malaysian consortium DRB-Hicom as the preferred ...

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Male corpse found with letter

Male corpse found with letter JAKARTA (JP): The corpse of a young man was found lying in the sewage-filled gutters of Jl. H. Banan in Pondok Pinang, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, early Sunday morning.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/A clear vision or just a mirage?

A clear vision or just a mirage?By Robin Rhee SEOUL: "Where there is no vision, the people perish." - The Book of Proverbs, Bible. Vision, one of the five senses, feeds us information about our surroundings.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Fuel prices for industry raised by an average of 108%

Fuel prices for industry raised by an average of 108% JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina raised fuel prices for industrial users by an average of 108 percent as of April 1 in a bid to cut down government spending on fuel subsidies.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 9:30 Computer 10:00 Music 11:00 Music 12:00 p.m.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Digging a little deeper to find Jakarta's 'underground' music

Digging a little deeper to find Jakarta's 'underground' musicBy Allen Thayer JAKARTA (JP): It's comforting to know that in any given corner of the world, including Jakarta, the gospel of rock n' roll is being preached to eager and devout masses.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Flying van kills man

Flying van kills man JAKARTA (JP): A traffic attendant was crushed to death by a Toyota Kijang van as the vehicle was sent spinning by a passing electric train in Pejaten Timur subdistrict, South Jakarta on Saturday.South Jakarta Police deputy chief of detectives First. Insp.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Djarum certified to ISO 9001

Djarum certified to ISO 9001 KUDUS, Central Java (JP): Local cigarette maker PT Djarum received on Saturday a certificate of compliance with the ISO 9001 quality system from Moody International Certification Indonesia.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/One shot dead, 3 injured in grocery store shootout

One shot dead, 3 injured in grocery store shootout JAKARTA (JP): In a dramatic shootout, four men were shot, one to death, both inside and outside a minimarket located in the building of the Ansor Youth Movement (GP Ansor) on Jl. Kramat Raya in Central Jakarta on Sunday evening.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Toto Duko paints the colors of Java

Toto Duko paints the colors of Java JAKARTA (JP): In deep-toned primary colors, the festive figures of artist Toto Duko are full of life and bright with energy.The paintings are round and female, smooth, languid. Human forms are juxtaposed with squarely instrumental, ornamental objects.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Smallest person displayed in Batam

Smallest person displayed in Batam BATAM, Riau: Hundreds of residents of Batam flocked to the My Market Center on Sunday to witness what organizers are touting as the smallest living person in the world.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Indonesia to support reelection of Kofi Annan

Indonesia to support reelection of Kofi Annan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian officials on Sunday gave a strong signal that it would support the re-election of Kofi Annan as United Nations (UN) Secretary General, despite having yet to extend an official endorsement.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Fire guts hall in Ancol park

Fire guts hall in Ancol park JAKARTA (JP): A fire destroyed the stage and gutted the interiors of the Rama Shinta performance hall in the Taman Impian Jaya Ancol amusement park in North Jakarta on Sunday morning.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Oscar goes out

Oscar goes out The little man has realized that there is a world outside the tight confines of Hollywood.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/New method of deception

New method of deception Under the current unstable situation, besides rioters and provocateurs, there are also many who intend to deceive others.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Corruption and unemployment

Corruption and unemployment One sometimes wonders if the squabbling members of the House of Representatives (DPR) never read newspapers and take action where it is really needed.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Supreme Court criticized for lack of transparency

Supreme Court criticized for lack of transparency JAKARTA (JP): A watchdog criticized the Supreme Court on Sunday for lacking consistency and transparency in its decision to annul a government regulation on the establishment of the Joint Anti-Corruption Team (TPGTKP), which was trying ...

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/At least three killed in fresh attack in Maluku

At least three killed in fresh attack in Maluku AMBON, Maluku (JP): At least three people were killed in an attack on Kase village, Buru island, Maluku, on Sunday.The head of the Maluku Protestant Church Synod, Rev.

Mon, 02 Apr 2001

JP/Telkomsel expands networks

Telkomsel expands networks JAKARTA (JP): Cellular operator PT Telkomsel launched on Saturday pre-paid simPATI Nusantara SIM (subscriber identity module) cards with local numbers for Manado, Banda Aceh, Pekanbaru, Padang, and Pontianak.