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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Two climbers evacuated while one feared dead

Two climbers evacuated while one feared dead BOGOR (JP): One of seven mountaineers who fell into a ravine in Salak mountain here on Friday last week was feared dead, while the other four have not yet been evacuated, an official said on Thursday.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/AFC applauds host PSM Makassar

AFC applauds host PSM Makassar MAKASSAR, Sulawesi Selatan (JP): The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) praised host PSM Makassar at its debut staging of the Asian Champions' Cup quarterfinals, East Asia zone, at the Mattoangin Stadium starting on Wednesday."It is really unbelievable.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Ginandjar refuses to answer summons

Ginandjar refuses to answer summons JAKARTA (JP): A deputy speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly, Ginandjar Kartasasmita, a retired three-star Air Force general, turned down the summons of the Attorney General's Office on Thursday as approval from the Indonesian Military commander for his ...

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Fri, 23 Mar 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.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Politicians have yet to learn to follow the rules of the game

Politicians have yet to learn to follow the rules of the game Concerns have been raised over the future of the 30 million- strong Islamic organization Nahdlatul Ulama, known for its well- established schools.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Inciting violence

Inciting violence Why are activists of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) allowed time after time to get away with violence and incitement to violence? The banners that they reportedly displayed at the Hotel Indonesia roundabout on Sunday, March 18, are plain, straightforward incitements to murder.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Police are chasing four men for Rp 100m robbery

Police are chasing four men for Rp 100m robbery JAKARTA (JP): Bogor Police are pursuing four people in connection with the shooting of a man during the armed robbery of Rp 100 million (US$10,000) on Jl. Baru Ciheuleut in Sawah village, East Bogor, on Wednesday afternoon.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Pertamina may take over ExxonMobil's gas fields

Pertamina may take over ExxonMobil's gas fields JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina indicated on Thursday that it might take over the operation of the gas fields in Arun, Aceh, owned by the Indonesian subsidiary of American energy giant ExxonMobil, if the latter maintained its ...

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Armed robbers make off with Rp 150m in Yogyakarta

Armed robbers make off with Rp 150m in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA (JP): An armed robbery took place in broad daylight in Yogyakarta -- the sixth this year -- when robbers shot a victim and got away with Rp 150 million in cash on one of the busiest thoroughfares in the city, just 50 meters away from ...

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Security concerns cast doubt over Gus Dur's Aceh visit

Security concerns cast doubt over Gus Dur's Aceh visit JAKARTA (JP): While President Abdurrahman Wahid's plan to visit Australia next month is going full steam ahead, a much shorter trip to the restive province of Aceh has become increasingly in doubt.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Glorious 'Billy Elliot', a boy with a soaring spirit

Glorious 'Billy Elliot', a boy with a soaring spiritBy Joko E.H. Anwar Billy Elliot; Drama, 110 minutes; Starring Jamie Bell, Julie Walters, Gary Lewis, Jamie Draven.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/S. Korean education system comes under spotlight

S. Korean education system comes under spotlight SEOUL: The nation's education system is again under fiery public criticism.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

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

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Bomb found in Pasar Nangka

Bomb found in Pasar Nangka JAKARTA (JP): The National Police bomb squad disarmed a bomb that was discovered on Thursday by an employee of the City Sanitation Agency in Pasar Nangka in Senen, Central Jakarta.Central Jakarta Police chief of operational control Comr.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Argentina's underestimated crisis

Argentina's underestimated crisis The Argentinean crisis did not appear out of the blue. It has been merrily gathering pace over the last few months and will not be banished overnight.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/USAID donates money for Maluku

USAID donates money for Maluku JAKARTA: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing US$309,000 to purchase and ship building materials to several riot-torn regencies in North Maluku.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Clinton's Middle East legacy comes in for sharp criticism

Clinton's Middle East legacy comes in for sharp criticismBy Wolfgang Koydl WASHINGTON (DPA): The most biting criticism can often be dished out in language which actually sounds harmless and U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell is a master of this art.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Observers warn of possible military comeback in politics

Observers warn of possible military comeback in politics JAKARTA (JP): Observers warned on Thursday that civilian politicians' weaknesses in leading the country will provide the opportunity for the military to reclaim their place as the country's leaders.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Russia angry over U.S. policy

Russia angry over U.S. policyBy Ron Popeski MOSCOW (Reuters): Russia has become increasingly strident in denouncing U.S. policy moves seen as threatening its interests, but analysts say a crisis in relations is unlikely, however bitter the exchanges might seem.The tougher U.S.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Bandung to host art song recital

Bandung to host art song recital BANDUNG: The Art Song Recital 2001 will be held every Friday in March and April in the Ramayana Room of the Grand Hotel Preanger on Jl. Asia Afrika.The event also will make a stop at Jakarta's Erasmus Huis on March 28.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/IBRA selling its dollars to help stabilize rupiah

IBRA selling its dollars to help stabilize rupiah JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has started converting its dollars into rupiah in a bid to help stabilize the beleaguered local currency.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/'LUKA' examines wounds in RI society

'LUKA' examines wounds in RI societyBy Lauren Bain JAKARTA (JP): Down a narrow street in Cikini, Central Jakarta, the rehearsal studio is nightclub-hot and gymnasium-sweaty.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Soeripto to clarify Gus Dur's charges

Soeripto to clarify Gus Dur's charges JAKARTA (JP): Secretary-general of the Ministry of Forestry Soeripto is to meet with National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro in the next few days to clarify accusations made against him by President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Designer Harry Darsono turns home into museum

Designer Harry Darsono turns home into museumBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): A few years ago, a short circuit caused a terrible fire in the South Jakarta home of fashion designer Harry Darsono. Many a precious possession was destroyed as the walls of the building caved in.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Trial of bombing suspects begins

Trial of bombing suspects begins BANDUNG: The separate trials of the two main suspects in a Christmas Eve bombing here began at the Bandung District Court on Thursday.The defendants, Aceng Suhari and Iqbal, have been charged with violating Emergency Law No.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Analysts concerned by RI's debts

Analysts concerned by RI's debts JAKARTA (JP): The Brussels-based International Crisis Group (ICG) is concerned about Indonesia's limited capacity to reduce its huge public debts (foreign and domestic) which have reached US$154 billion, which is equal to the country's gross domestic product.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Local firms unsure about e-commerce

Local firms unsure about e-commerce JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce providers are still facing difficulties surviving due to the lack of interest from the local business community in conducting business through the Internet, a research made by PT Boston Consulting ...

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Prosecutor wants one-year prison sentence for Eurico

Prosecutor wants one-year prison sentence for Eurico JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutors asked the court on Thursday to sentence East Timorese militia leader Eurico Guterres to one year in prison for instigating violence.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/VP calls for end to Kalimantan strife

VP calls for end to Kalimantan strife JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on Thursday for an end to communal clashes between Dayaks and Madurese settlers in Central Kalimantan towns, which have left more than 400 dead in the past month.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Journey to the East by Beate E. Renner, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3140554), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until March 28. * Photo: Frida Kahlo and Her Friends, by Lola Alvarez Bravo, La Casa de Mexico, Jl.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Cipinang wardens seek legal action against ex-chief

Cipinang wardens seek legal action against ex-chief JAKARTA (JP): About 100 employees of Cipinang Penitentiary in East Jakarta staged a demonstration at the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights on Thursday to demand legal proceedings against the then chief warden as he should be held responsible ...

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Pakistan's military ruler to name himself president

Pakistan's military ruler to name himself presidentBy Rory McCarthy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's military ruler, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, is preparing to appoint himself president as a first step towards establishing a civilian government, politicians and military analysts say.Gen.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Angkasa Pura funds roadwork

Angkasa Pura funds roadwork TANGERANG (JP): PT Angkas Pura II, which manages Soekarno- Hatta airport, has provided Rp 20 billion (US$200,000) to help the Tangerang mayoralty administration construct an alternative access route to the airport.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/High bank interest rates

High bank interest rates It appears to be too much to hope that interest rates at banks will decline anywhere in the near future. Does this mean that a second recession will hit this country's economy? That is what many people fear, including investors.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Japan, U.S. must try to avert economic crisis

Japan, U.S. must try to avert economic crisis TOKYO: The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by half a percentage point, a move that comes after two half-point cuts in January.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Leaders lack wisdom and integrity, scholar says

Leaders lack wisdom and integrity, scholar says SEMARANG (JP): The prolonged crisis hitting the country is a reflection of the leaders' lack of integrity and wisdom, a scholar says.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Intelligence body will secure exam material

Intelligence body will secure exam material JAKARTA (JP): The repeated leaking of National Examination (Ebtanas) material has prompted the Ministry of National Education to seek help from the State Intelligence Coordinating Board.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/City Inspector pushed to quit, says councilor

City Inspector pushed to quit, says councilor JAKARTA (JP): City Inspector Hendarin was believed to have asked for an early pension since his recommendation to remove senior officials allegedly involved in the Ancol scandal was rejected by Governor Sutiyoso, a councillor said on Thursday.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/PNG's premier Morauta facing dangerous times

PNG's premier Morauta facing dangerous timesBy Michael Perry SYDNEY (Reuters): A military mutiny has plunged Papua New Guinea into its worst political crisis since troops revolted in 1997 against the secret hiring of South African mercenaries, leading to the downfall of the government.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/PRSI urged to bypass veterans in SEAG

PRSI urged to bypass veterans in SEAG SEMARANG (JP): Former national swimmer Lukman Niode has urged the Indonesian Swimming Federation (PRSI) not to field old-hand swimmers Richard Sam Bera and twins Albert and Felix Sutanto in the Kuala Lumpur 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/President to respond to House censure on March 29

President to respond to House censure on March 29 JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives will hold a plenary session on March 29 to hear President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's response to its memorandum of censure.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Indonesia wants Japan to explain IT aid pledge

Indonesia wants Japan to explain IT aid pledge JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is seeking an explanation from the Japanese government about its pledge to provide aid to developing countries to narrow the information and technology (IT) gap.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/The apathy of RI financial sector

The apathy of RI financial sectorBy H.M.T. Oppusunggu JAKARTA (JP): One could be quite baffled by the oddities of Indonesia's economic development since August 1997.For example, the central bank, Bank Indonesia, has turned out to be a major force behind the demolition of the financial sector.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Rupiah rate March 22

Rupiah rate March 22 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,980.00 10,980.00 10,428.00 10,532.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Megawati urged to quit post, open way for general election

Megawati urged to quit post, open way for general election JAKARTA (JP): Given the continued struggle between the President and the House of Representatives, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri should leave the government to open the way for a general election, noted economist Sjahrir said ...

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Can new style of Thai diplomacy work?

Can new style of Thai diplomacy work?By Suthichai Yoon BANGKOK: There is nothing wrong with resorting to "megaphone diplomacy" if it gets two neighbors to move on to the next stage of "personal diplomacy".

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/City does not plan to recruit staff

City does not plan to recruit staff JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will not recruit new employees for several years because of the 36,800 new staff it has received as a result of regional autonomy.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Pay It Forward 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Lost Souls 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Watcher 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Contender 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Crouching Tiger ...

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Students benefit from industry program

Students benefit from industry program CIKARANG, West Java (JP): Some 170 students of Pasir Sari 04 elementary school near the Cikarang Baru industrial estate in Bekasi regency are enjoying newly renovated classrooms thanks to a program funded by industry.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Abdurrahman's Australian trip

Abdurrahman's Australian trip It is not often that one hears of President Abdurrahman Wahid altering his overseas travel itinerary in the face of criticism.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Kosambi barred from industry

Kosambi barred from industry TANGERANG (JP): Kosambi district was designed for warehouse developments, not as industrial estate, as stipulated in the Tangerang regency spatial planning regulations, local administration spokesman Machdiar said recently.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Rules on governor accountability are contradictory

Rules on governor accountability are contradictory JAKARTA (JP): Law experts called for a judicial review of Government Regulation (PP) 108/2000 on a governor's accountability, amid the objections and claims that it contradicts Law No. 22/1999 on regional autonomy.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/Students protest expulsions

Students protest expulsions PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Some 100 students from Jendral Soedirman University protested against the expulsion of 300 students for various administrative and academic violations."We object to the decision. It is unfair," shouted one of the protesters.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2001

JP/The debacle in Korean medical insurance

The debacle in Korean medical insurance SEOUL: The nation's medical insurance system is on the verge of bankruptcy. The National Health Insurance Corp. (NHIC) has estimated that its fiscal deficit would reach 3.97 trillion won at the end of this year.

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