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Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Wanted: Neutral local political observers

Wanted: Neutral local political observersBy Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Pity the journalists whose commitment to objective reporting compels them to not only "cover both sides" at all costs, but to also seek the comments of "neutral" political observers to help the public make sense of ...

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Bogus general nabbed for attempted fraud

Bogus general nabbed for attempted fraud JAKARTA (JP): A man claiming to be Irian Jaya Police chief Brig. Gen. Made Mangku Pastika was arrested on Thursday for allegedly attempting to deceive mining company PT Freeport Indonesia out of Rp 100 million (US$10,416).

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Feb. 22

Rupiah Rates Feb. 22 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,136.00 10,136.00 9,588.00 9,684.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Banten developers aid victims

Banten developers aid victims JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Banten Real Estate Developers donated on Thursday Rp 110 million worth of building materials to the victims of floods in Banten province.Ichsan Soelistio, chairman of the association, who presented the aid through Banten governor H.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/President Abdurrahman embarks on overseas trip

President Abdurrahman embarks on overseas trip JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid began his overseas trip on Thursday with confidence that everything would be alright during his two-week journey abroad.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Proof of Life 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Get Carter 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Remember the Titans 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Woman on Top 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Meet The Parents ...

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Trial of former Bulog chief to continue

Trial of former Bulog chief to continue JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court decided on Thursday to proceed with the trial of former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Beddu Amang, a defendant in a corruption case which prosecutors allege inflicted Rp 95.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Govt told to inform public where to buy anthrax-free beef

Govt told to inform public where to buy anthrax-free beef JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to ease public anxiety following an outbreak of anthrax in Bogor, the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) demanded on Thursday that the government take decisive measures in a display of accountability.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo: Indonesian Press Photo Service's (Ipphos) photos (1945 - 1950), I See Gallery, The Polish cultural center, Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, until Feb. 28. * Painting Bramasto's Collections 1939-1996, Gallery Twilite Cafe, Jl. Kemang Raya No.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Finance Minister agrees to dissolve PT BPIS

Finance Minister agrees to dissolve PT BPIS JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Prijadi Praptosuhardjo agreed with calls from legislators to dissolve the once powerful but controversial state-owned holding company PT Bahana Prakarya Industri Strategis (BPIS).

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Govt warned not to cancel Semen Padang's spin-off

Govt warned not to cancel Semen Padang's spin-off JAKARTA (JP): State cement producer PT Semen Padang has urged the government to go ahead with plans to spin off the Semen Padang unit from the Semen Gresik holding company, in fear that a reversal might trigger strong reactions from people in ...

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Eighty boxers invited to Golden Glove c'ship

Eighty boxers invited to Golden Glove c'ship JAKARTA (JP): After being delayed for two weeks, the Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) will stage the 21st Golden Glove boxing championships in April.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Teaching distorted history in Japan?

Teaching distorted history in Japan? SEOUL: One history textbook cannot change the world. We are well aware that the textbook in question isn't even the only history textbook that will be used in all middle schools around Japan.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/No civilians in submarines, please!

No civilians in submarines, please! The ramming, accidentally, of a Japanese fishing trawler in the waters off Hawaii recently, has been widely reported by the media. Nine members of the fishing trawler's crew have still not been accounted for.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Rizal makes little progress in lobbying IMF

Rizal makes little progress in lobbying IMF JAKARTA (JP): High-level talks between the government and the International Monetary Fund in Washington on Wednesday failed to produce enough progress to break the deadlock that has frozen crucial IMF lending to Indonesia.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/IBRA plea against Tirtamas rejected

IBRA plea against Tirtamas rejected JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to declare giant trading company PT Tirtamas Comexindo bankrupt, on the grounds that IBRA had no locus standi (legal standing) in the case.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/duniaOTO sets new feature

duniaOTO sets new feature JAKARTA (JP): Online automobile portal duniaOTO.com is giving its website a new look and new features as of Friday in line with its commitment to provide a comprehensive service to car lovers.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Ethnic violence looms over Macedonia border

Ethnic violence looms over Macedonia borderBy Anatoly Verbin LOJANE, Macedonia (Reuters): This dusty village high in the mountains bordering Yugoslavia's volatile Presevo valley is the unlikely focus of rekindled fears that ethnic violence will spill across the Balkans.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/North Maluku refugees repatriated

North Maluku refugees repatriated JAILOLO, North Halmahera (JP): North Maluku civil emergency authorities began on Thursday the repatriation of some 2,600 refugees residing for over a year in Akediri military camp back to their respective villages in the province.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Iraq chips away at UN inspection

Iraq chips away at UN inspection Despite claims that last week's air strikes (on Baghdad) were routine, they took place in changing circumstances. The most obvious is that new U.S. President George W.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Child refugees' photos on display

Child refugees' photos on display JAKARTA (JP): Taman Anggrek Mall in cooperation with The British Council will display a photo exhibition in the shopping complex's atrium from March 8 through March 26 with the theme Children's World in the Future.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/The Sampit violence

The Sampit violence As the latest wave of violence and killings was spreading across parts of Kalimantan on Thursday, reports of scenes grizzlier than can be imagined by any civilized person have begun to come trickling into Jakarta through the news media.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Betrayal of political observers

Betrayal of political observersBy Ali Said Damanik JAKARTA (JP): Today's politics looks very much like a football match with political observers sitting high on elevated benches on the sidelines commenting on every move that the players make.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/PSM Makassar thrashes Persijap Jepara 3-1

PSM Makassar thrashes Persijap Jepara 3-1 JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion PSM Makassar of South Sulawesi defeated host Persijap Jepara 3-1 in the eastern division qualifying round for the Bank Mandiri soccer league at Kamal Junaidi stadium in Jepara, Central Java, on Thursday.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Dealing with those displaced by war or violence

Dealing with those displaced by war or violenceBy Dennis McNamara LONDON: Last week some 150 Afghans, mainly children, displaced by the drought and prolonged war there, reportedly froze to death in a camp near the Iranian border.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Human tragedy deepens in Afghanistan

Human tragedy deepens in AfghanistanBy Jack Redden HERAT, Afghanistan (Reuters): A visitor passed an Afghan currency note worth a few cents toward the outstretched hand of a destitute woman standing by his truck in this ancient caravan city.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Yunus set to clear Balibo incident

Yunus set to clear Balibo incident JAKARTA (JP): Former minister of information Lt. Gen. (ret) Yunus Yosfiah said on Thursday he was willing to go to Australia to clear himself of allegations that he was involved in the murder of five foreign journalists in Balibo, East Timor, 26 years ago.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Bali Nirwana Asia's best course

Bali Nirwana Asia's best course JAKARTA (JP): Bali Nirwana Golf Resort in Bali was named as Asia's best golf course outclassing other golf courses in China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/3 Algerians arrested for burglary

3 Algerians arrested for burglary DENPASAR, Bali: Police arrested three Algerian men in Kuta, some 15 kilometers east of here, after they were caught red- handed breaking into a safety deposit box in the Berlian Inn in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Aptech launches IT school

Aptech launches IT school JAKARTA (JP): Aptech Ltd, a leading information technology (IT) education institute from India, launched its first training center in Indonesia on Thursday in cooperation with PT Mitra Murni Sejahtera.Aptech Ltd vice president K.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/BPK: Irregularities in state finances exceed Rp 11.8t

BPK: Irregularities in state finances exceed Rp 11.8t JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency disclosed on Thursday that it found 1,760 instances of financial irregularities involving a total sum of more than Rp 11.8 trillion (US$1.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Microsoft sues five PC dealers for piracy

Microsoft sues five PC dealers for piracy JAKARTA (JP): Microsoft Corp. has filed separate lawsuits against five computer dealers in Jakarta, as the giant software company clamps down on the rampant piracy of its products in Indonesia.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Birju Maharaj a force to be reckoned with

Birju Maharaj a force to be reckoned withBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): When Birju Maharaj dances in Jakarta he will not only entertain, but his performance will provide a glimpse into a civilization of a bygone era.For India's Birju Maharaj is not just a leading exponent of the Kathak dance.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Soeharto must stand trial when he is fit, Lopa says

Soeharto must stand trial when he is fit, Lopa says JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto, who is scheduled to undergo a medical examination before Monday, must be sent to court if he is declared fit for trial, Minister of Justice and Human Rights Baharuddin Lopa said on Thursday.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Food on the menu for Utan Kayu Film Festival

Food on the menu for Utan Kayu Film Festival JAKARTA (JP): It's food, glorious food, explored on dining tables and in kitchens around the world, from Japan (Tampopo) to Denmark (Babette's Feast), during the Films on Food Festival at Teater Utan Kayu.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Paprika Wine Lounge and Restaurant is red hot

Paprika Wine Lounge and Restaurant is red hot JAKARTA (JP): Word has spread through the city of a new restaurant and bar, or wine lounge if you will. According to the talk, the place is hip, stylish and attracts the in-crowd of chic, good-looking and well-to-do Jakarta residents.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/ICG spells out trouble for RI

ICG spells out trouble for RI JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid is not likely to escape unscathed from current attempts by his opposition to unseat him, but whatever transpires from this power struggle, violence looms large over Indonesia, the International Crisis Group says.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Loyalty and obedience of the Indonesian Military

Loyalty and obedience of the Indonesian Military The military need explicit rules to ensure its members' accountability, says Kusnanto Anggoro, a senior researcher at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies and a lecturer at the postgraduate studies program of the School of ...

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/RI scores another win in Asian Cup baseball tourney

RI scores another win in Asian Cup baseball tourney JAKARTA (JP): Host Indonesia scored another win at the fourth Asian Cup Baseball Championship at Bung Karno Baseball Stadium in Central Jakarta, beating Uzbekistan 14-2 in day-five action on Thursday.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Thousands fleeing riot-torn Sampit

Thousands fleeing riot-torn Sampit JAKARTA (JP): A naval ship is steaming towards Central Kalimantan, to evacuate thousands of refugees fleeing ethnic violence in Sampit that by official estimates has claimed 57 lives.The spokesman of the Navy's Eastern Fleet Command, Lt. Col.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Land dispute dogs terminal project

Land dispute dogs terminal project TANGERANG (JP): Unsettled controversy over compensation money for land and buildings is feared to hamper the ongoing construction project of an integrated terminal in Cipondoh district to replace the existing one in Cikokol.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/West ignores African and Afghan crises

West ignores African and Afghan crises LONDON: In West Africa and Afghanistan, major humanitarian crises are unfolding almost unnoticed by the west.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Refugees flee Riau riot

Refugees flee Riau riot BATAM ISLAND, Riau: Thousands on Thursday fled to Batam and mainland Riau following a riot which swept the town of Selat Panjang on Tebing Tinggi Island.Antara further reported that some 1,200 had fled to Karimun Island.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Television association against broadcast bill

Television association against broadcast bill JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Television Broadcasting Association (ATVSI) dismissed on Thursday the draft broadcast bill being deliberated by the House of Representatives, saying it defied the spirit of reform and restricted press freedom.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Ex-brothel demolition halted

Ex-brothel demolition halted JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta mayor Soebagio said on Thursday that the demolition of 130 buildings on the site of the former Kramat Tunggak red light district had been halted, pending the payment of compensation for the land and buildings.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Villagers want own administration

Villagers want own administration TANGERANG (JP): Around 100 residents of Kebon Cau village in Teluk Naga district rallied at the Tangerang regency council on Thursday to demand the incorporation of their village as a separate administrative unit.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Versatile PaperOne launched

Versatile PaperOne launched JAKARTA (JP): April Fine Paper, which operates one of Indonesia's largest pulp and paper industries in Riau province, launched here on Thursday what it claims to be a versatile, fine paper, brand-named PaperOne, which is suitable for all kinds of printers.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Is political rivalry behind the campaign against Golkar?

Is political rivalry behind the campaign against Golkar? There have been many demands to dissolve Golkar lately, on which The Jakarta Post talked to lecturer in politics Bambang Cipto of the Yogyakarta Muhammadiyah University.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Tackling debt not for the faint-hearted

Tackling debt not for the faint-heartedBy Ritsuko Ando TOKYO (Reuters): Two things are certain in Japan: the day when the government must start tackling its huge debt is drawing ever nearer, and whoever takes on that daunting task is destined to make plenty of enemies.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Indosat ups stake in Satelindo

Indosat ups stake in Satelindo JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Indosat announced on Thursday the purchase of PT Bimagraha Telekomindo's remaining shares in cellular phone company PT Satelindo, which brings Indosat's ownership to a 75 percent majority.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/PBB clarifies position of party members in the House

PBB clarifies position of party members in the House JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Crescent Star Party (PBB) faction at the House of Representatives Ahmad Sumargono on Thursday dismissed earlier press reports that the party had recalled two senior legislators from the House membership.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Suwondo 'victim of a scheme by political elite'

Suwondo 'victim of a scheme by political elite' JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers for Muhammad Alip Agung Suwondo challenged on Thursday the charges against their client, arguing that the indictment failed to specify their client's alleged role in the Rp 35 billion (US$3.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/TV today

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

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 22, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Government 'returns the ball' to the House on chief justice post

Government 'returns the ball' to the House on chief justice post JAKARTA (JP): The government has "returned the ball" to the House of Representatives (DPR), asking the legislative body to take the initiative to settle the prolonged dispute over the appointment of the chief justice of the Supreme ...

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Cell phones a 'necessity': Survey

Cell phones a 'necessity': Survey JAKARTA (JP): Contrary to the popular belief that mobile phone users are spendthrift, impolite, and fashion-driven, a recent study of the behavior of mobile phone users by Germany-based mobile phone manufacturer Siemens revealed just the opposite.Sarlito W.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Cathay to serve more flights to Indonesia

Cathay to serve more flights to Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific Airways will gradually increase its weekly flight frequencies to Indonesia to 28 flights beginning next week from 19 flights at present to meet rising demand, a senior executive said.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Over 10 executives of city firm probed over land sale

Over 10 executives of city firm probed over land sale JAKARTA (JP): More than 10 current and former executives of city property company PT Pembangunan Sarana Jaya have been questioned by the City Inspectorate in connection with the sale of 3.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Politicians dismiss coalition proposal

Politicians dismiss coalition proposal JAKARTA (JP): Politicians dismissed on Thursday the possibility of establishing a permanent coalition among House of Representatives (DPR) factions, calling the proposal ineffective.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/Dream Team duels veteran

Dream Team duels veteran JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's four-member dream team of young chess players will have a duel against four veteran chess players of the old team in an exhibition match from Sunday until next Tuesday at the Utut Adianto Chess School in Bekasi.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/No vital signs in moribund 'Proof of Life'

No vital signs in moribund 'Proof of Life'By Joko E.H. Anwar Proof of Life (** out of four stars)Drama/Action, 135 minutesStarring: Russell Crowe, Meg Ryan, David Morse,Davis Caruso, Pamela Reed, Anthony Heald.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001

JP/RI's public service the worst: Official

RI's public service the worst: OfficialBy Tertiani Z.B. Simanjuntak JAKARTA (JP): A top government official affirmed what many here have already long felt: Indonesia has the worst and probably the most inhumane public service when compared to neighboring countries.