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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Court acquits bombing suspect

Court acquits bombing suspect JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta District Court has acquitted an Acehnese student, who earlier faced a possible 15-year prison sentence for his alleged role in the bombing of the Jakarta Stock Exchange building.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Italian accused of molestation

Italian accused of molestation DENPASAR, Bali (JP): An Italian national suspected of sexually molesting eight minors will remain in police custody despite the fact that his visa expires on Saturday, a high-ranking police official said.Buleleng Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Aug.24

Rupiah Rates Aug.24 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,200.00 9,200.00 8,656.00 8,744.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Two finals berths for RI shuttlers in Manila tourney

Two finals berths for RI shuttlers in Manila tourney JAKARTA (JP): Making amends for their poor results in the singles events, Indonesian shuttlers showed their domination in doubles by placing eight pairs in the semifinals of the US$150,000 JVC Asian Badminton Championships in Manila.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.24, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Mixed reactions to planned searches

Mixed reactions to planned searches JAKARTA (JP): The public gave mixed reactions on Friday over the city police's plan to launch three operations to search for weapons and explosives, fight crimes against public transportation vehicles and enforce traffic regulations.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Why not compromise?

Why not compromise? After years of absence, the becak, that humble three-wheeled pedicab which the city administration has been trying without much success to remove from the capital's streets, is back on the road -- and in the news.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Police seize 8,000 ecstasy pills, arrest for in major drug bust

Police seize 8,000 ecstasy pills, arrest for in major drug bust JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested four people believed to be members of a drug syndicate, seizing nearly 8,000 ecstasy pills from the suspects, an officer said on Friday.City police spokesman Sr. Comr.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Aceh safe for President's visit, Widodo says

Aceh safe for President's visit, Widodo says JAKARTA (JP): Despite continued security disturbances in certain parts of Aceh, the strife-torn province is safe for the planned visit of President Megawati Soekarnoputri early September, says Indonesian Military Commander Adm. Widodo A.S.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Newborn baby found dead

Newborn baby found dead JAKARTA (JP): A newborn female baby, with a brown scarf around her neck, was found dead in the Ciliwung river near Menteng Pulo in Central Jakarta on Thursday afternoon.Second Insp.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/IMF assures CGI of Indonesian progress

IMF assures CGI of Indonesian progress JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) assured on Friday Indonesia's major donors grouped under the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) of the country's progress in meeting economic reform targets.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/'Serambi Indonesia' resumes publication

'Serambi Indonesia' resumes publication BANDA ACEH: Banda Aceh-based daily Serambi Indonesia resumed publication on Friday after suspending printing on March 11 for security reasons.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/NGOs reject bill on state secrecy

NGOs reject bill on state secrecy JAKARTA (JP): A number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) grouped under the Coalition for Freedom to Information said on Friday that they were against the bill on state secrecy currently being deliberated at the House of Representatives (DPR).

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/IBRA to sell Indosiar, seven other Salim firms

IBRA to sell Indosiar, seven other Salim firms JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) announced on Friday plans to sell eight companies formerly owned by the giant Salim Group, including the publicly listed television network PT Indosiar Visual Mandiri.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Wither Indonesian tourism?

Wither Indonesian tourism? Saving Indonesia's tourist industryBy Imam Syafii JAKARTA (JP): With the appointment of Indonesia's new president and vice president, followed by the installment of the Gotong Royong Cabinet, the country's tourist industry hopes the new government will bring ...

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Kopassus helps police curb terrorism

Kopassus helps police curb terrorism JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro admitted on Friday to having asked for backup from the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) in police efforts to fight terrorism.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Budget for governor's wardrobe to be reviewed

Budget for governor's wardrobe to be reviewed JAKARTA (JP): You are what you wear. That must be what Governor Sutiyoso had in mind when proposing an increase in the allowance for his official wardrobe from Rp 40 million to Rp 60 million for this year.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Chess team lacks fund

Chess team lacks fund JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) has been expecting financial support for the SEA Games training program, but KONI says there is no funding allocation for the chess team.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Quarantine center remains unrepaired

Quarantine center remains unrepairedBy Emmanuelle Annastashya JAKARTA (JP): The immigration quarantine facility in Kalideres, West Jakarta, which was damaged by fire in April, has not yet been repaired due to a lack of funds, even though half of the building was destroyed.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC (Phone: 5256351) Rush Hour 2 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Bridget Jones`s Diary 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Jurassic Park 3 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Planet of the Apes 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 ...

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Rotterdam Waterfront, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until Sept. 22. * Painting 66th Marah Djibal, Galeri Milenium, Golden Plaza complex, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/NGOs reject state secrecy bill

NGOs reject state secrecy bill JAKARTA (JP): A number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) grouped under the Coalition for Freedom to Information said on Friday that they were against the bill on state secrecy currently being deliberated at the House of Representatives (DPR).

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Where to go in Yogyakarta:

Where to go in Yogyakarta:Exhibitions * Painting by a.m.erican Tina M. Ward, Finland Teronaoha, and Indonesian Ade Darmawan, Cemeti Art House, Jl. D.I. Panjaitan 41 (phone: 0274-371015, e-mail:cemetiah@indosat.net.id), until August 31. * French Postcard, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Batam's exit tax viewed negatively by business

Batam's exit tax viewed negatively by business BATAM, Riau (JP): The imposition of exit tax on Indonesian passport holders from Batam Island as of January 2002 could become a disincentive for the business sector, a leading entrepreneur has indicated.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/25 Kopassus members to help police curb terrorism

25 Kopassus members to help police curb terrorism JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro admitted on Friday to having asked for backup from the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) in police efforts to fight terrorism.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/IMF grants new loan to bail out Argentina

IMF grants new loan to bail out ArgentinaBy Eva Karnofsky BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's President Fernando de la Rua rejoiced: "The uncertainty is now over.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Do not be discouraged

Do not be discouraged On Aug. 21, 2001, The Jakarta Post reported that the central government was planning to send a high-powered team to Aceh, led by the coordinating minister for political and security affairs, a very experienced and learned retired general.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Girl killed, cut into pieces

Girl killed, cut into pieces KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Police arrested a man here on Friday following the discovery of a girl's body near Lasiana Beach in Kupang regency.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Cheetahs, Prambors to clash in final

Cheetahs, Prambors to clash in final JAKARTA (JP): Top two baseball teams Cheetahs and Prambors are set for a finals rematch in the 3rd Cheetahs Cup at the Bung Karno Baseball Stadium here on Saturday.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Cheetahs, Prambors

Cheetahs, Prambors to clash in final JAKARTA (JP): Top two baseball teams Cheetahs and Prambors are set for a finals rematch in the 3rd Cheetahs Cup at the Bung Karno Baseball Stadium here on Saturday.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Sundanese culture slowly disappears from home

Sundanese culture slowly disappears from home BANDUNG (JP): Listening to well-known Sundanese artist Nano S. play at flute recitals is becoming increasingly rare for local people as he mostly performs in Japan and other countries.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Harry seeks delay of questioning

Harry seeks delay of questioning JAKARTA (JP): Musician Harry Roesli, whom the Jakarta Police plans to summon for singing a satirized version of a patriotic song, has sent a letter to the city police asking for a delay of his questioning due to his poor health, an officer said on Thursday.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Get ready for a brain drain

Get ready for a brain drainBy Santo Koesoebjono WASENAAR, The Netherlands (JP): As western European countries are looking vigorously for qualified workers to meet their shortages, developing countries should be on their guard.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Changes called for Yogyakarta Palace

Changes called for Yogyakarta PalaceBy Asip A. Hasani YOGYAKARTA (JP): The need to reform has reached the Yogyakarta Palace and this has been made clear by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X during the 254th anniversary of the Javanese aristocracy.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Cheetahs, Prambors

Cheetahs, Prambors to clash in final JAKARTA (JP): Top two baseball teams Cheetahs and Prambors are set for a finals rematch in the 3rd Cheetahs Cup at the Bung Karno Baseball Stadium here on Saturday.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Performances 9:00 Life Style 10:30 Automotive Program 11:00 News 12:00 p.m.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Central govt urged to mediate in 'becak' case

Central govt urged to mediate in 'becak' case JAKARTA (JP): The Urban Poor Consortium (UPC) has urged the central government to intervene in its escalating conflict with the city administration over the fate of the three-wheeled pedicabs locally known as becak.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Post-disaster Nias: Starting life anew

Post-disaster Nias: Starting life anewBy Kasparman NIAS, North Sumatra (JP): Most people were sound asleep in the village of Helezalulu on Nias island, North Sumatra, when a flood swept mercilessly through the settlement.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Ancient city ponders its future sultan

Ancient city ponders its future sultanText and photo by Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): Speculation about who will rule the Yogyakarta Palace after the reign of Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, is now hot a topic among local residents of Yogyakarta, as the sovereign has no son, only daughters.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Coal mining ban proposed in Kerinci national park

Coal mining ban proposed in Kerinci national park PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): The West Sumatra provincial legislative council has asked the government not to issue a permit for coal mining in the Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS) as it would fatally damage the park's ecosystem.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Rigid compliance with boxing codes urged

Rigid compliance with boxing codes urged JAKARTA (JP): The number of deaths in boxing has sounded alarm bells, with people in the Indonesian boxing industry needing to give a greater commitment to safety, according to a discussion here on Friday.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Seventeen groups gear up for Art Summit

Seventeen groups gear up for Art SummitBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Art lovers, get ready to whet your appetite.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/By Tarko Sudiarno

By Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): Speculation about who will rule the Yogyakarta Palace after the reign of Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, is now hot a topic among local residents of Yogyakarta, as the sovereign has no son, only daughters.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Tarum canal needs repairs

Tarum canal needs repairs JAKARTA (JP): There are 30 fractures along the 60-kilometer Tarum canal, which supplies untreated water for the city, but the city administration lacks funds to repair them, an official said.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Army ready to give up vital role

Army ready to give up vital role JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto asserted on Friday that the Army was prepared to hand over its territorial function to the National Police and provincial administrations.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Bapepam sanctions 10 securities firms

Bapepam sanctions 10 securities firms JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) said on Friday it had sanctioned ten investment managers for violating capital market regulations.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Satelindo targets 14 new transponder contracts this year

Satelindo targets 14 new transponder contracts this year JAKARTA (JP): Telecommunications company PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo) has signed an agreement with Myanmar for a five-year lease of the Palapa C-2 satellite's transponder, with 13 more contracts expected to be signed this year.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Residents demand more compensation

Residents demand more compensation TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of Tangerang's Kampung Baru residents, who saw their houses intentionally burned to the ground on Wednesday, vowed that they would not leave the area until they received compensation of between Rp 5 million (US$588.2) and Rp 15 million.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Bapepam sanctions 10 securities companies

Bapepam sanctions 10 securities companies JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) said on Friday it had sanctioned ten investment management firms for violating capital market regulations.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Institute of Nuclear Technology opened

Institute of Nuclear Technology opened YOGYAKARTA (JP): Minister of Research and Technology M. Hatta Rajasa officially opened the Yogyakarta-based Polytechnic Institute of Nuclear Technology (POINT/STTN) here on Friday, and also took the opportunity to launch two new rice varieties called Krueng ...

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Indonesians must learn how to be proud of their nation

Indonesians must learn how to be proud of their nationBy Simon Marcus Gower TANGERANG, Banten (JP): It has been a long road to recovery from the depths of crises that first took hold in 1997.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/AIKI sees 2001 car imports to drop by 33%

AIKI sees 2001 car imports to drop by 33% JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Vehicle Importers (AIKI) has projected car imports in 2001 to decline by 33.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/World premieres for Art Summit

World premieres for Art Summit JAKARTA (JP): After three years of waiting, art lovers in Jakarta will be able to enjoy performances by local and international artists at the Third Art Summit Indonesia 2001 International Festival on Contemporary Performing Arts.

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Sat, 25 Aug 2001

JP/Judicial farce

Judicial farce The farcical nature of attempts to capture former president Soeharto's fugitive son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra became evident to everyone when, soon after his conviction, front-page headlines conveniently announced to Tommy that his cell phone was being tapped by the police.

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