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Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Saudi Arabia pulling down oil prices

Saudi Arabia pulling down oil pricesBy Andrew Mitchell NEW YORK (Reuters): Alan Greenspan may not have to worry about rising U.S. energy costs for much longer -- Saudi Arabia's initiative to lower world oil prices looks to be working, analysts said on Friday.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/PSF producers ask govt's help in facing antidumping charges

PSF producers ask govt's help in facing antidumping charges JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian synthetic polyester staple fibers (PSF) producers has called on the government to help them to counter antidumping duties imposed by the European Commission.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Parties not to mobilize supporters

Parties not to mobilize supporters BANDUNG (JP): In a bid to avoid chaos during next month's annual session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), National Police chief Gen. Rusdihardjo has asked political parties not to mobilize their supporters.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Travel ban sought for ex-ministers

Travel ban sought for ex-ministers BANDUNG: The Provincial Prosecutor's Office in West Java has asked the attorney general to impose a travel ban on two former forestry ministers and a businessman for their alleged involvement in a past illegal exchange deal of state land in Purwakarta.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Give more than just money to foster students: Forum

Give more than just money to foster students: Forum JAKARTA (JP): Foster parents are being urged to pay more than just school fees, considering the foster students' other needs, including health care, books, stationary and transportation.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/KPC workers end strike, lift blockade

KPC workers end strike, lift blockade JAKARTA (JP): Striking workers at coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal (kPC) ended their five-week strike on Saturday and lifted the blockade that had led to temporary closure of the company's operation in the Sanggata regency, East Kalimantan, ...

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/City bus destroyed in toll road blaze

City bus destroyed in toll road blaze JAKARTA (JP): A public bus was incinerated after its rear right wheel went on fire on the Grogol-Cawang toll road right in front of the Kartika Chandra Hotel in Central Jakarta on Sunday, witnesses said.No fatalities were reported in the incident.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Grandpa held for alleged rape

Grandpa held for alleged rape JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police detained a 65-year-old for allegedly raping an eight-year-old girl at his house on Jl. Kebagusan in Pasar Minggu subdistrict on Sunday afternoon.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/One officer killed as rioters run rampant in Ambon

One officer killed as rioters run rampant in Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): Violence dragged on here over the weekend as armed rioters ransacked and burned the remaining houses in the Diponegoro Atas subdistrict.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Why does the government have no opposition

Why does the government have no oppositionBy Martin Jenkins JAKARTA (JP): After a honeymoon period of some three months, Abdurrahman Wahid's administration has been characterized by seemingly endless bickering among the nation's political elite.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Marsilam and the making of Gus Dur's speech

Marsilam and the making of Gus Dur's speech JAKARTA (JP): Following the barrage of criticism of President Abdurrahman Wahid's performance at Thursday's interpellation hearing, many have questioned the person behind the President's controversial speech.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/FPI leader shot dead near his house

FPI leader shot dead near his house JAKARTA (JP): Habib Saleh bin Abdullah Alatas, a leading figure in the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), was shot to death in front of his house on Jl. Percetakan Negara VII/8 in Central Jakarta before dawn on Sunday.Deputy Central Jakarta Police chief Asst. Supt.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Taufik and Martin win Sanyo Indonesia Open

Taufik and Martin win Sanyo Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): Over 4,000 spectators at the men's single final of the US$150,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open jumped in jubilation as the linesman ruled Ong Ewe Hock's drive was out, which gave the victory to defending champion Taufik Hidayat of Indonesia ...

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Protecting old buildings 'not merely for tourism'

Protecting old buildings 'not merely for tourism' JAKARTA (JP): The act of protecting old buildings and areas should not solely be intended to woo tourists to visit but more for the interests of the public in general, experts said on Saturday.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Prudential unit raises capital

Prudential unit raises capital JAKARTA (JP): PT Prudential BancBali Life Assurance has received an additional Rp 21 billion in capital from its parent company, the London-based Prudential, raising its paid-up capital to Rp 61 billion ($6.8 million).

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/ASEAN foreign ministers look to touch people

ASEAN foreign ministers look to touch peopleBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BANGKOK (JP): Homecomings always spark introspection.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/IBRA's new oversight board struggling to define role

IBRA's new oversight board struggling to define roleBy Reiner S JAKARTA (JP): The newly formed oversight committee of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is still struggling to specify the scope of its role.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Officials: RI lacks proffesional, wise administrators

Officials: RI lacks proffesional, wise administrators JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs a professional and wise leader to run the administration and help end the political and economic crises, politicians and historians said.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Party drops branch chief

Party drops branch chief PALU, Central Sulawesi: Controversy wrapped up the election of the chief of the province's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle on Sunday after party executives annulled the floor's choice.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/More flights for Fakfak

More flights for Fakfak JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines has added more flights to and from Fakfak, northwest Irian Jaya, from one to four flights a week.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Papuan separatists look for foreign support

Papuan separatists look for foreign support The Papuan People's Congress held in Jayapura, Irian Jaya, from May 29 to June 4 declared that the Irianese want to separate from Indonesia.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Will RI commit ASEAN's sin?

Will RI commit ASEAN's sin?By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): There had been much anticipation that the advent of a new government and climate of reform here would also usher a new era of openness in Indonesia foreign policy.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: From Rural to Urban, by Amrus Natalsya, at Galeri 678, Jl. Kemang Raya no. 32, South Jakarta (Phone: 71792164), until July 31. * Painting Exhibition by Moh. Rusnoto Susanto, at Galeri Cipta III, Ismail Marzuki Cultural Center, Jl.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Top leaders to meet in Yogyakarta

Top leaders to meet in Yogyakarta JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri, Yogyakarta's Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X and People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais are due to hold a much anticipated "political reconciliation" meeting in Yogyakarta on ...

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Publishers dream of better book industry

Publishers dream of better book industryBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Shopping malls are almost always packed with shoppers checking out a staggering load of commodities. Wealthy people pack upscale restaurants eating to their heart's content.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Big Blue introduces new e-business platform

Big Blue introduces new e-business platformBy Zatni Arbi BANGKOK (JP): "Count your blessings" is perhaps one of the best pieces of advice we can offer to someone in distress.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/PSM outclasses PKT 3-2 to clinch league title

PSM outclasses PKT 3-2 to clinch league title JAKARTA (JP): PSM Makassar outshone Pupuk Kaltim Bontang of East Kalimantan 3-2 to win the semi-professional Bank Mandiri national league title at Senayan stadium here on Sunday.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Archer/Goode try to regain England's glorious moment

Archer/Goode try to regain England's glorious moment JAKARTA (JP): Britons Simon Archer and Joanne Goode successfully reclaimed England's reputation in mixed doubles ten years after Martin Dew and Gillian Gilk won the title at the Indonesia Open in Samarinda, East Kalimantan.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Log thefts rise 10 times

Log thefts rise 10 times SEMARANG: Within the past three years, theft of teakwood across Central Java has multiplied 10 times from 120,000 cubic meters in 1997 to 1.2 million cubic meters in 1999, an official said.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Legislators warned not to prolong dispute

Legislators warned not to prolong dispute JAKARTA (JP): Observers warned legislators to allow the brouhaha over President Abdurrahman Wahid's replies at Thursday's interpellation hearing to die down, saying keeping the issue alive would only further aggravate the situation while public sympathy ...

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Aftershocks hit Bengkulu

Aftershocks hit Bengkulu BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Another strong aftershock jolted the provincial capital here on Sunday as people were rebuilding their homes which were wracked by an earthquake last month.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Limited friendship

Limited friendship Russia and China, eager to gain important and useful friends, have found new solace in each other's arms.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Drawing competition held for children under the freeway

Drawing competition held for children under the freeway JAKARTA (JP): About five hundred children aged between four and 12 gathered on a dusty road next to the Jembatan Tiga toll in Pluit, North Jakarta, to participate in a drawing competition.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Crouching Tiger 14:15 17:20 20:25 Here on Earth 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Me, My Self and Irene 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Reindeer Games 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Shanghai Noon ...

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/New vision necessary for African leadership

New vision necessary for African leadershipBy Michael Kibaara Muchiri YOGYAKARTA (JP): While Africa is trying to forge a Union of African States, it is imperative that she looks back and sees what has perennially plagued the Organization of African Unity: the absence of transformational leaders ...

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Children appeal to elite to reconcile

Children appeal to elite to reconcile JAKARTA (JP): Children have increased the pressure on the political elite to make peace, saying the ongoing high-profile disputes have discouraged efforts to promote children's rights and welfare.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Local doctors warn elderly to be aware of Alzheimer's

Local doctors warn elderly to be aware of Alzheimer's JAKARTA (JP): Many believe that senility in the elderly is normal, but doctors warn it could be the first symptom of Alzheimer's disease.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/E. Timor probe continues

E. Timor probe continues KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Government-appointed investigators of last year's violence in East Timor have questioned six former officials from the former Indonesian province as witnesses.Former East Timor governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares, Dili regent Domingos M.D.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/At odds on Jerusalem

At odds on Jerusalem Although it is highly unlikely that Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak will reach an agreement on the question of Jerusalem at their faltering Camp David summit, it is nevertheless expected that the summit will produce concrete progress ...

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/President calls for tolerance

President calls for toleranceBy Ahmad Junaidi and Ainur R. Sophiaan SURABAYA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid opened the first congress of the National Awakening Party (PKB) here on Sunday, stressing the need for religious tolerance and an antiviolence campaign.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Music 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Pasaraya prices through the roof

Pasaraya prices through the roof On March 22, 2000 I bought a new NIKON AF 240 SV QD camera at a branch of Pasaraya for Rp 860,000.

Mon, 24 Jul 2000

JP/Laksar Jihad and Maluku

Laksar Jihad and Maluku The presence of more than 3000 Laksar Jihad militiamen spread across Maluku and North Maluku, and concentrated on Pulau Dama, Morotai and Galela, should soon be ended.