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Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Attacks on kids don't shock Kosovo now

Attacks on kids don't shock Kosovo nowBy Andrew Gray PRISTINA, Yugoslavia (Reuters); When attackers with grenades wounded 10 Serb children at a village basketball court last week, neither Kosovo's United Nations (UN) mission nor leaders of the ethnic Albanian majority even bothered to issue a ...

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Udayana Lodge offers true eco-atmosphere

Udayana Lodge offers true eco-atmosphereBy Grace Segran DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A friend of ours heard we were going to Bali (again) and sent me the website and e-mail address of Udayana Lodge. Seventy hectares of bushland, 50 species of birds and as many species of butterflies.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Land expropriators behind missing activists: Kontras

Land expropriators behind missing activists: Kontras JAKARTA (JP): The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) on Wednesday demanded police investigate the role of land expropriators in last week's disappearance of four activists on hunger strike from the legislative ...

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Brief profile of Gus Dur's reshuffled Cabinet

Brief profile of Gus Dur's reshuffled Cabinet JAKARTA (JP): Below is a brief profile of President Abdurrahman Wahid's reshuffled Cabinet which consists of two coordinating minister, 16 ministers heading departments, five state minister and three junior ministers.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Market, analysts give thumbs-down to economic team

Market, analysts give thumbs-down to economic team JAKARTA (JP): Analysts and the market gave a thumbs-down to President Abdurrahman Wahid's choice of new economic ministers, particularly the new Minister of Finance Prijadi Praptosuhardjo.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Man burned to death in Bogor

Man burned to death in Bogor TANGERANG (JP): Angry locals burned to death an alleged long- time crook after he was caught red-handed breaking into a house on Jl. Pabotan in Central Bogor district in the early hours of Wednesday.Central Bogor Police subprecinct chief Sr. Insp.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Children's rights campaign starts

Children's rights campaign starts BANDUNG: A children's rights campaign began here on Wednesday with a call for the government to pay serious attention to the at least 150,000 children living in refugee camps throughout the archipelago.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Civil servants perform poorly

Civil servants perform poorly SEMARANG: Civil servants have been performing poorly as a result of which their productivity has remained low, a deputy Central Java governor has said.H.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Badminton, tennis bodies stage Olympics events

Badminton, tennis bodies stage Olympics events JAKARTA (JP): A series of events will be held by the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) and the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) to draw public support for their athletes who will perform in the 2000 Olympic Games.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Gus Dur misses on key economic post

Gus Dur misses on key economic post President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid announced the lineup of new Cabinet on Wednesday.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/The Russian submarine tragedy

The Russian submarine tragedy The investigation into the sinking of the Kursk should reveal the causes which led to the catastrophe.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Soeharto's trial begins next Thursday: Judge

Soeharto's trial begins next Thursday: Judge JAKARTA (JP): The initial hearing of former president Soeharto's alleged corruption case will convene on Thursday next week at the Ministry of Agriculture in South Jakarta, head of the district court Lalu Mariyun announced on Wednesday.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/New Cabinet faces strong opposition

New Cabinet faces strong opposition JAKARTA (JP): The new Cabinet has been criticized as having ministers lacking in competence and being poorly supported by major political parties.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC The Patriot 14:15 17:20 20:25 X-Men 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Gladiator 14:15 17:15 20:25 Gone in 60 Seconds 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Perfect Storm 14:15 ...

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/PT Bakrie offers Bumi Modern shares

PT Bakrie offers Bumi Modern shares JAKARTA (JP): Financing company PT Bakrie Finance Corporation said on Wednesday that it planned to swap part of its Rp 1.6 trillion (US$197 million) debt for shares in its publicly listed affiliate PT Bumi Modern.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Judge orders Marzuki to present Sjahril in court

Judge orders Marzuki to present Sjahril in court JAKARTA (JP): A judge at the South Jakarta District Court ordered on Wednesday lawyers representing Attorney General Marzuki Darusman to bring Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin, a suspect in the high-profile Bank Bali scam, into the courtroom ...

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition by 27 painters at Pranoto's Art Gallery on Ubud Main Road (Phone: 0812 3946595), until Aug. 31. * Painting Exhibition: Kebiar Seni VI Bibit, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Oct. 2.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Govt says no new permits for natural forest conversion

Govt says no new permits for natural forest conversion JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry and Plantations has stopped the issuance of new permits to develop natural forests for logging, plantations and other forestry-related industries.Moch.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Police distribute pictures of two bombing suspects

Police distribute pictures of two bombing suspects JAKARTA (JP): City Police headquarters distributed pictures on Wednesday of two persons suspected of being involved in the Aug. 1 bomb blast outside the residence of the Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia on Jl. Imam Bonjol in Central Jakarta.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Development will dampen China's separatism

Development will dampen China's separatismBy Robert J. Saiget URUMQI, China (AFP): China hopes that pouring money into ethnic minority areas in the economically-backward western regions will be the solution to ending decades of religious and ethnic strife.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Line up of the new Cabinet

Line up of the new Cabinet JAKARTA (JP): Listed below is the line up of the 26-member Cabinet announced on Wednesday at the Presidential Palace (spelling of names taken from the official announcement): 1. Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs: Lt. Gen. (ret.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 11:00 TVRI's Anniversary Program 12:30 p.m.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Six arrested for court attack

Six arrested for court attack MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Six residents of Panaikang were arrested and named as suspects in the vandalizing of the Makassar Administrative Court (PTUN) building, police announced here on Wednesday.Chief of Makassar Police detectives Sr. Insp.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Erwin sets modest target for his personal best

Erwin sets modest target for his personal best JAKARTA (JP): Men's sprinter Erwin Heru Susanto never dreamed of performing in the Olympic Games, but the 26-year-old seized the opportunity when it presented itself.Erwin clocked a time of 10.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Telkom plans to launch VOIP service next month

Telkom plans to launch VOIP service next month JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom said on Wednesday it would launch a new service next month to allow customers to save money on international phone calls by using voice over internet protocol (VOIP) technology.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/RI's biodiversity not being exploited

RI's biodiversity not being exploited BOGOR (JP): Indonesia hosts one of the most complex and rich biodiversities in the world with 4,000 types of trees, a wide range of flowering plants as well as species of apes, reptiles, amphibians and mammals, a minister said on Wednesday.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Gus Dur picks 26-member Cabinet

Gus Dur picks 26-member Cabinet JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid announced the formation of his new Cabinet on Wednesday, streamlining it from 35 to 26 members, and opting for fewer politicians than the previous Cabinet.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/PASI to invite VP to open c'ships

PASI to invite VP to open c'ships JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Athletic Association (PASI) has invited Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri to open the Asian Track and Field Championships.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 23, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Amendment causing review of E. Timor probe

Amendment causing review of E. Timor probe JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office on Wednesday postponed announcing the suspects in their investigation into human rights abuses in East Timor because a new constitutional amendment had forced a reevaluation and strengthening of legal arguments ...

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Humanitarian pause to Acehnese

Humanitarian pause to Acehnese It seems that the Humanitarian Pause agreed upon by the government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has not been properly honored as activists are still missing, the burning of homes and markets and the killings are still going on and ...

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Mitsubishi cars in RI won't be recalled

Mitsubishi cars in RI won't be recalled JAKARTA (JP): Mitsubishi cars' sole distributor PT Krama Yudha said on Wednesday that Mitsubishi Motors Corp.'s decision to recall some 200,000 units sold overseas for repairs does not include those sold in Indonesia.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Bengkulu charity event kicked off by art show

Bengkulu charity event kicked off by art showBy Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): Painting is so deeply embedded into the aesthetic culture of the Indonesian people that it would be hard to imagine any event celebrating the country's culture without this art form.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Indonesian democratization progress seen in MPR session

Indonesian democratization progress seen in MPR session The first annual session ever held by the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) ended last week. State administration expert Moh. Mahfud M.D. of the Yogyakarta-based Indonesian Islamic University shared his evaluations.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Garuda resolves claim

Garuda resolves claim After my letter was published, Garuda Air Freight management contacted me. These gentlemen were genuinely anxious to investigate the claims in my letter and consequently came out to meet me.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Megawati's slip may signal rift with Gus Dur

Megawati's slip may signal rift with Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid played down the conspicuous absence of Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri during the announcement of the new Cabinet at the Merdeka Palace on Wednesday which raised speculations of a rift between the two.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Nigeria struggles on road to democracy

Nigeria struggles on road to democracyBy Ola Awoniyi ABUJA (AFP): Since Nigeria returned to civilian rule 15 months ago, its parliament has passed just five bills, inflated spending on lawmakers, and lost one speaker and ousted two Senate presidents.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Seven more shuttlers leave national camp

Seven more shuttlers leave national camp JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) secretary-general, Leo Chandra Wiranata, announced on Wednesday that seven more shuttlers had resigned from the Indonesian Badminton Center.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Journalists make peace with PSSI

Journalists make peace with PSSI JAKARTA (JP): Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) officials settled their grievances on Wednesday with local soccer journalists.PSSI chairman Agum Gumelar met with journalists and apologized for any blunders committed by his officials.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Kashmir awaits another peace chance

Kashmir awaits another peace chanceBy Sanjeev Miglani SRINAGAR, India (Reuters): Kashmir, shaken by a spiraling cycle of bloodshed in recent weeks, is looking for another chance at peace.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Biak legislators told to be 'clean'

Biak legislators told to be 'clean' BIAK, Irian Jaya: Biak regency legislators must shun the practice of money politics in the deputy regent's election which is scheduled for next month.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Central Java panther in peril

Central Java panther in peril SEMARANG: An official warned on Wednesday that panthers (Panthera tigris) living protected forests in Central Java are now in peril.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/New policy won't affect cable TV operators

New policy won't affect cable TV operators JAKARTA (JP): Local pay television service companies Indovision and Kabelvision said on Wednesday that the government's decision to keep their business closed to foreign investment would not affect them.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Gus Dur's Cabinet

Gus Dur's Cabinet Although President Abdurrahman Wahid has the constitutional right to select his own people for the Cabinet, political reality requires him to make some political accommodations.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Fishermen complain about too many boats

Fishermen complain about too many boats TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of fishermen in Surya Bahari village in the Pakuhaji district here complained about the shallow port on the Cituis river and the fact that it is overcrowded with boats.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Indonesian-Chinese dictionary

Indonesian-Chinese dictionary Recently, Gramedia in cooperation with Peking University launched a new Indonesian-Chinese dictionary, which claims to be the most complete Indonesian-Chinese dictionary available. It is so complete that even chemical elements are included.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Social Darwinism: TV and human behavior

Social Darwinism: TV and human behaviorBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): The British gutter press hunts in packs, and its headlines on Saturday were all about Nick. Nasty Nick will make a million pounds! screamed the Daily Star.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Ramli vows to maintain IMF program

Ramli vows to maintain IMF program JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Rizal Ramli pledged on Wednesday to continue the International Monetary Fund-sponsored economic reform program.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Falling feline startles surgeons

Falling feline startles surgeons ATHENS (DPA): Surgeons conducting an operation in an Athens hospital were shocked when a cat fell from the ceiling and landed on a patient on the operating table, Greek television said Wednesday.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/New Cabinet line-up gets mixed responses

New Cabinet line-up gets mixed responses JAKARTA (JP): Outgoing and reappointed ministers gave rather muted reactions on Wednesday to the announcement of the new Cabinet, with one of them hanging up his phone when asked to comment on his dismissal."It's up to the State Secretariat.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Fish traders complain of illegal levies

Fish traders complain of illegal levies JAKARTA (JP): Some 200 traders at the Muara Baru fish market in North Jakarta staged a protest at City Hall on Wednesday, demanding the revocation of a gubernatorial decree on fees for fish traders and calling for an end to the rampant charging of illegal ...

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Over half of city parks misappropriated: Official

Over half of city parks misappropriated: Official JAKARTA (JP): Over half of the capital's parks have been misappropriated and converted into trading sites, an official said on Tuesday.Misappropriation of the city's parks has been going on since the economic crisis hit the country in 1997.

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

JP/Preventing disintegration

Preventing disintegration As we know, communities in many regions of Indonesia are prone to conflicts, Indonesia being a hugely diverse nation. That is why the process of nation building in this country is a process in which there is no journey's end.