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Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Jafco offers $2m for IT firms

Jafco offers $2m for IT firms JAKARTA (JP): Jafco investment of Asia Pacific (JafcoAsia), a Japanese venture capital company, is offering a total of US$2 million in seed capital for local small and medium enterprises in the information technology (IT) industry.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Final Destination 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Simon Sez 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Muse 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Komodo 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Any Given Sunday ...

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/More W. Java people to work abroad

More W. Java people to work abroad BANDUNG: The number of West Java residents working abroad will probably increase this year, judging from the growing number of people applying for passports to work overseas.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Cohen should be much wiser

Cohen should be much wiser Many if not most Indonesians would agree with William Cohen's stern message to the Indonesian government to disarm the pro- Indonesia militia.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Abdurrahman's options

Abdurrahman's options Hardly a day seems to pass these days without President Abdurrahman Wahid getting himself embroiled in one controversy or another with either the House of Representatives (DPR) or the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Olympics Program 12:00 p.m. Interval 2:00 News 2:30 Cartoon 3:00 Documentary 3:30 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Talk Show 5:30 TVRI News 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sports 8:30 Talk Show 9:00 World ...

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Maan maintains lead, Ilyassak closes in

Maan maintains lead, Ilyassak closes in TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Fighting off a stubborn cold, Maan Nasim came closer on Thursday to winning the Rp 27 million top prize at the Andersen Consulting Challenge golf tournament at the Bumi Serpong Damai course.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Two ex-soldiers jailed for counterfeiting

Two ex-soldiers jailed for counterfeiting JAKARTA (JP): Two former servicemen, Ismail Putra and Eddy Kereh, were sentenced on Thursday to seven years and four years in jail respectively, for their roles in producing Rp 19.2 billion (US$2.2 million) in counterfeit money.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/APEC wants quick implementation of Asia Gas Grid

APEC wants quick implementation of Asia Gas Grid JAKARTA (JP): The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation's (APEC) Partnership for Equitable Growth (PEG) and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) have called on Asian countries, especially China and Indonesia, to realize the plan of ...

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Dutch firm appeals ship's seizure

Dutch firm appeals ship's seizure JAKARTA (JP): A Dutch firm has appealed to the Riau High Court over a July 2000 verdict by Batam District Court that endorsed the seizure of one of its ships and punished its captain for sand smuggling.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Jl. Jatibaru closed to traffic

Jl. Jatibaru closed to traffic JAKARTA (JP): Due to the construction work in progress, Jl.Kebon Jati in the busy Tanah Abang area in Central Jakarta would be closed to traffic for about three months starting from Thursday.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Train commuters ran amok over delay

Train commuters ran amok over delay JAKARTA (JP): Upset over a delay, some 100 passengers on a Bekasi-Kota electric train ran amok at the Jatinegara train station in East Jakarta on Thursday morning.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Prosecutor files appeal against Djoko verdict

Prosecutor files appeal against Djoko verdict JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutors here on Thursday formally submitted appeal notes against the recent verdict which exonerated Djoko S. Tjandra from the Rp 546 billion (US$65 million) Bank Bali scandal.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Jakarta PDI-P to elect new chairman

Jakarta PDI-P to elect new chairman JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) is due to elect a new chairman on Friday to replace outgoing Roy B.B. Janis who has assumed a post on the central executive board.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/PSM victorious, PKT overthrown

PSM victorious, PKT overthrown MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Home favorites PSM Makassar thrashed visiting Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) 6-1 in the home leg of its second round match of the Asian Club Football Championships at Mattoangin stadium here on Wednesday.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/U.S.: Religion in the public square

U.S.: Religion in the public squareBy Doug Bandow SEOUL: The American left has always had a simple view of religious people and politics. If they are liberal, welcome. If they aren't, be gone. So it seems to be with Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Joe Lieberman.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/The future of toll road investment

The future of toll road investment The following is the second of two articles on the toll road sector by Heru Dewanto, executive director of the Jakarta-based Center for Technology and Industry Development.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/A disappointing perspective

A disappointing perspective The World Bank has consistently used its annual World Development Report (WDR) as a platform to project its current views on economic policy.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/City Hall to purchase bomb detectors to improve security

City Hall to purchase bomb detectors to improve security JAKARTA (JP): After receiving at least two bomb threats over the past three days, the city administration plans to purchase seven bomb detectors and make significant improvements to the security system at the City Hall building complex.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Pertamina, Petronas sign initial pact on gas sales

Pertamina, Petronas sign initial pact on gas sales JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina has signed the initial agreement with Malaysian state oil and gas company Petronas which will allow Pertamina's contractor Conoco Inc.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/House plans to investigate Kostrad scandal: Muhaimin

House plans to investigate Kostrad scandal: Muhaimin JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives plans to investigate allegations of a Rp 189 billion corruption scandal at a foundation ran by the Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) although the Army has dismissed allegations of graft.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Seven musicals on offer at Teater Utan Kayu at weekend

Seven musicals on offer at Teater Utan Kayu at weekend JAKARTA (JP): In the past few years we have seen Woody Allen's Everyone Says I love You, Kenneth Branagh's Love's Labor's Lost and our own Riri Riza's phenomenal success Petualangan Sherina. All musicals.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Tangerang mosque project needs funds

Tangerang mosque project needs funds TANGERANG (JP): The Rp 21 billion Grand Mosque project in Tangerang, which began in 1995, has still not been completed because of a lack of funds.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Navy needs more warships

Navy needs more warships CILACAP, Central Java (JP): Indonesian Navy's Eastern Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Adi Haryono said on Thursday that the Navy needed more warships in safeguarding the country's waters from sea intruders, citing that its current 114 warships were far from enough.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Activists caught for drugs

Activists caught for drugs BANDUNG: Two members of non-governmental antinarcotics and anticrime organizations were caught red handed by police using crystal methamphetamine, locally known as shabu shabu, in a red light district here on Thursday.Police confiscated 0.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Batam asks for free trade zone status

Batam asks for free trade zone status JAKARTA (JP): The Batam Industrial Development Authority urged the government on Thursday to change the island's status from an industrial bonded zone to a free trade area to make it more attractive and credible for foreign investment.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Police detain ten students in clash near Soeharto's house

Police detain ten students in clash near Soeharto's house JAKARTA (JP): A fierce clash between riot police and anti- Soeharto student protesters erupted again near the residence of the former president on Thursday evening after the students incited the conflict by pelting stones and Molotov ...

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Telkom blasts AriaWest for suspending line installment

Telkom blasts AriaWest for suspending line installment BANDUNG (JP): State owned telecommunications company PT Telkom blasted its partner, American AT&T subsidiary, PT AriaWest International, for suspending the installation of new telephone lines in West Java amid their escalating disagreement.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/A dream comes true for Candra, Tony after winning Sydney golds

A dream comes true for Candra, Tony after winning Sydney golds SYDNEY (JP): When the dream comes true, sometimes it is difficult to believe.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Two die as clash breaks out in Maluku's Saparua island

Two die as clash breaks out in Maluku's Saparua island AMBON, Maluku (JP): A community clash broke out in Saparua island, Maluku, on Thursday, leaving two people dead and four others injured.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Salim Group 'obeys MSAA agreement'

Salim Group 'obeys MSAA agreement' JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said on Thursday that only the Salim Group had so far properly observed the Master of Settlement and Acquisition Agreement (MSAA).

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/The drug war: 'Plan Colombia'

The drug war: 'Plan Colombia'By Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): It is customary, when Washington says "Jump", for British governments to ask "How High?" When they don't jump at all, their failure to comply should be treated with the same alarm as when one of those old "pit canaries", kept in coal ...

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Education ministry to submit Rp 25t budget

Education ministry to submit Rp 25t budget JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of National Education is set to submit a Rp 25 trillion education budget for 2001."This proposal, however, does not include the budget for sports," Minister Yahya Muhaimin told journalists on Thursday.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/IM Texmaco crashes in upset 68-88 defeat

IM Texmaco crashes in upset 68-88 defeat JAKARTA (JP): Protests over alleged unfair refereeing and a string of fouls sealed the third leg of the 2000 Nuvo Kobatama national basketball league on Thursday as Indonesia Muda (IM) Texmaco crashed to an upset 68-88 defeat at the hand of outsider Bali ...

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Humanitarian pause brought more casualties, says Graito

Humanitarian pause brought more casualties, says Graito JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military (TNI) spokesman Rear Marshall Graito Usodo said on Thursday that the humanitarian pause in restive Aceh province had failed to create a positive environment to settle the region's problems and had led to ...

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/'Envoys unconcerned with Jakarta's security'

'Envoys unconcerned with Jakarta's security' JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta diplomatic corps dean Ribhi Y. Awad said on Thursday that foreign ambassadors and their staff had only taken on modest security precautions following recent acts of terrorism in the capital.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 21, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/No political motives behind Fachrul's dismissal: Widodo

No political motives behind Fachrul's dismissal: Widodo JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Adm. Widodo A.S. denied political motives were behind the dismissal of TNI deputy chief Gen. Fachrul Razi, calling the move part of an ongoing program in military headquarters.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Autistic children

Autistic children I would like to give a brief response to the article "School built with the aim of helping autistic children" published in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 17, 2000 on page 7. The symptoms of autism can be described as follows: Qualitative shortcomings concerning social interaction.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Mutual understanding vital for sex in your sixties

Mutual understanding vital for sex in your sixtiesBy Rochmat Darodjat BANDUNG (JP): "Frankly, my husband and I still need sex," says 62-year-old Rokayah loudly to a cheering audience in a seminar.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Month-long crackdown on criminals planned

Month-long crackdown on criminals planned JAKARTA (JP): All top city officials, including those in the police and military, are to meet on Friday in preparation for the planned month-long joint raid in the capital against criminal activities, particularly the possession of fire arms and explosive ...

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/'Globalizing' the International Monetary Fund

'Globalizing' the International Monetary FundBy John Dodsworth JAKARTA (JP): Ministers Rizal Ramli and Prijadi Praptosuhardjo along with acting Bank Indonesia Governor Anwar Nasution are traveling this week to Prague to represent Indonesia at the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund ...

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Police arrest four suspected criminals

Police arrest four suspected criminals BOGOR (JP): Cileungsi Police, acting on a tip-off from residents, arrested four people suspected of stealing motorcycles and hijacking trucks in Bogor.Bogor Police chief Supt.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Saddam provoking crisis to dramatize UN sanctions

Saddam provoking crisis to dramatize UN sanctionsBy Paul Taylor LONDON (Reuters): Iraqi President Saddam Hussein may be chuckling as he weighs his options to provoke a crisis ahead of the United States presidential election to dramatize his opposition to UN sanctions.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Indonesia's first gold in Sydney

Indonesia's first gold in SydneyBy Primastuti Handayani SYDNEY (JP): Men's badminton doubles Candra Wijaya and Tony Gunawan lived up to their world number one status, lifting their struggling nation to an Olympic gold medal on Thursday.

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Military elements implicated in Atambua killings

Military elements implicated in Atambua killings JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman revealed here on Thursday that elements of the Indonesian Military (TNI) have been implicated in two recent incidents in Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara, earlier this month, which resulted in the death ...

Fri, 22 Sep 2000

JP/Firepower won't quell unrest in restive Mindanao

Firepower won't quell unrest in restive MindanaoBy Phar Kim Beng SINGAPORE: When the Abu Sayyaf abducted three Malaysian hostages from Pandanan island on Sept. 11, one day after receiving their ransom, their action energized the Philippine government to go on the offensive.