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42 articles.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/From hardware to software: Can HP make the move?

From hardware to software: Can HP make the move?By Zatni Arbi SINGAPORE (JP): If you read Business Week, Fortune, Forbes and the like, you must be familiar with the name Carly Fiorina.She replaced Lewis E. Platt at the helm of Hewlett-Packard (HP) in July of 1999.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/I am not a corruptor: Ginandjar Kartasasmita

I am not a corruptor: Ginandjar KartasasmitaBy Kornelius Purba TOKYO (JP): Former minister of mines and energy Ginandjar Kartasasmita has denied any involvement in the Balongan oil refinery construction scandal, saying he is not a corruptor.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Dream Team beats Seniors' Team in chess exhibition tournament

Dream Team beats Seniors' Team in chess exhibition tournament JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Dream Team -- comprising four young chess players -- managed to defeat their elders in the Seniors' Team 2.5-1.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Fire guts Sabang shops

Fire guts Sabang shops JAKARTA (JP): Fire gutted at least five stores and houses in the business area of Jl. Sabang in Central Jakarta early on Sunday. No casualties were reported.The fire started in the Natrabu restaurant at about 2:50 a.m. and due to strong winds quickly spread to nearby stores.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Sutiyoso departs on haj pilgrimage

Sutiyoso departs on haj pilgrimage JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso and his wife will join the last batch of Indonesian haj pilgrims scheduled to depart for Saudi Arabia on Monday.

Mon, 26 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.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Laweyan handmade batik makers struggle on

Laweyan handmade batik makers struggle onBy Sulistyo Budi N LAWEYAN, Central Java (JP): The rows of imposing houses on some of its streets tell of Laweyan's onetime prominence as a center for handmade batik.And its decline is sadly evident in their rundown condition and that most stand empty.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Clash over book scandal

Clash over book scandal MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: A skirmish erupted between student demonstrators and members of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Banser civilian guards at the Makassar Islamic University compound on Saturday.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Soeharto is recovering: Hospital spokeswoman

Soeharto is recovering: Hospital spokeswoman JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto is in a stable condition but still needs a couple of days to recover after undergoing an appendectomy at Pertamina Hospital on Saturday, a hospital employee said on Sunday.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Security forces, GAM chiefs move to reduce violence

Security forces, GAM chiefs move to reduce violence BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): As commanders from the Indonesian security forces and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) concluded their peace talks, fresh violence hit the disputed province leaving eight persons dead in its wake, officials said over the ...

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Haj dormitory's parking rate criticized

Haj dormitory's parking rate criticized JAKARTA (JP): Many residents have complained about the high level of parking charges at the Pondok Gede haj dormitory in East Jakarta.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Government's plan to increase fuel price sparks concerns

Government's plan to increase fuel price sparks concerns JAKARTA (JP): Representatives of transport organizations here over the weekend expressed concern at the government's plan to increase fuel prices in April, saying that companies were now in a dilemma over whether or not to raise ...

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Indonesia beats Pakistan 24-19 to win Asian Cup

Indonesia beats Pakistan 24-19 to win Asian Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia won the fourth Asian Cup Baseball Championship by defeating Pakistan 24-19 in a close match at the Bung Karno Baseball Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Sunday.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Probe into farmers' loan scheme?

Probe into farmers' loan scheme? When the farmers' loan scheme, known as KUT, was launched, there were doubts about whether it would actually be effective in improving farmers' lives.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Suspect shot dead for attacking police

Suspect shot dead for attacking police JAKARTA (JP): A team of city police mobile detectives unit shot dead a suspect on Saturday when the latter attacked a policeman with a machete.First Insp.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Confusion reigns over mining laws

Confusion reigns over mining lawsBy Berni K. Moestafa JAKARTA (JP): New mining exploration has come to a virtual halt as confusion reigns over the existing mining law that has become outdated with the implementation of regional autonomy this year.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/More HIV/AIDS counseling required: Experts

More HIV/AIDS counseling required: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Medical practitioners here should not only focus on the clinical aspects of detecting and treating HIV/AIDS, but should also consider psychological and social aspects, such as counseling those infected with the deadly virus, experts suggest.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Six people nabbed over rare bird trafficking

Six people nabbed over rare bird trafficking JAKARTA (JP): City Police arrested six people for selling protected bird species during a raid on a bird market on Jl. Barito, South Jakarta, on Saturday.The six bird dealers are being detained by police for questioning.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Salary payments remain uncertain for PPD employees

Salary payments remain uncertain for PPD employees JAKARTA (JP): Some 5,600 employees of state bus company PPD remain uncertain of whether they will receive their salaries for February as the company management has claimed a shortfall of Rp 2.3 billion (about US$242,105) to pay the wages.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Several major risks affect prospects

Several major risks affect prospects JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank foresees several major risks that could adversely affect Indonesia's economic prospects in the short and medium term, including the economic slowdown in the U.S., huge foreign and domestic debts, fragile political environment.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Akbar asks his party members to be patient

Akbar asks his party members to be patient JAKARTA (JP): Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung has urged party members nationwide to remain patient amid continuing calls for the party to be dissolved.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Cuban coach for national judokas

Cuban coach for national judokas SEMARANG (JP): Indonesian Judo Association (PJSI) deputy secretary-general Ajie Koesmantri said on Saturday that the National Sports Council (KONI) would help the association by hiring a Cuban coach to boost national judokas performance in the Kuala Lumpur ...

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Two state firms to jointly build power plant in Sumatra

Two state firms to jointly build power plant in Sumatra JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PT Indonesia Power and state-owned coal mine operator PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam have agreed to jointly build a power plant in South Sumatra which they claimed could produce the cheapest ...

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/PSM beats Pelita 1-0, Barito crushes Gelora 4-0

PSM beats Pelita 1-0, Barito crushes Gelora 4-0 JAKARTA (JP): Defending champions PSM Makassar beat host Pelita Solo 1-0 at the Manahan Stadium in Surakarta, Central Java, on Sunday in the eastern division of the Bank Mandiri soccer league.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

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

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/PDI-P to lobby other parties for coalition

PDI-P to lobby other parties for coalition SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): The chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), Sutjipto, has confirmed that the party is lobbying other political parties to form a coalition, ...

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/PBSI to stage age group c'ships

PBSI to stage age group c'ships MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): The Central Java chapter of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) will stage the third Pro Ace Age Group Badminton National Championships here from March 12 to March 17.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/From Jakarta to Mecca with faith

From Jakarta to Mecca with faithBy Esta Sallvithya Dirgantari JAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesians take many ways to Rome before their dream of traveling to Mecca on the haj pilgrimage comes true.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Hendrawan's racket sells for Rp 4m

Hendrawan's racket sells for Rp 4m JAKARTA (JP): Hendrawan's racket, used when he grabbed the 2000 Sydney Olympics badminton silver medal, fetched Rp 4 million (US$417) in the Atlet Peduli (Athletes Care) charity match and auction at the Siliwangi Stadium in Bandung on Saturday.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/'Balibo' case awaits revelation of key suspect

'Balibo' case awaits revelation of key suspectBy Aboeprijadi Santoso AMSTERDAM (JP): The brutal attack that killed five Australia- based journalists in Balibo, East Timor, on Oct. 16, 1975 remains relevant even today.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Postcard from a factory

Postcard from a factory All is certainly not well in factories producing Nike shoes in Indonesia. A recent survey, by Baltimore-based Global Alliance for Workers and Communities, of more than 4,000 workers in nine Nike-contracted factories revealed some disturbing facts.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:00 News 9:30 Documentary 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/PT Indofood posts Rp 6456b net income

PT Indofood posts Rp 6456b net income JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's largest instant noodle maker, publicly-listed PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, announced on Sunday a 5 percent growth in earnings before interest and taxes last year to Rp 2.4 trillion (US$252 million at the current rate).

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Communal clashes in Sampit spread

Communal clashes in Sampit spread JAKARTA (JP): Communal clashes in Sampit, Central Kalimantan, which have already claimed hundreds of lives, spread to the capital of Palangkaraya on Sunday.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Public told to buy only certified livestock

Public told to buy only certified livestock JAKARTA (JP): The head of the Jakarta Husbandry office, Edi Setiarto, called on the public on Sunday to make sure that the cows and goats to be sacrificed in celebration of the March 5 Idul Adha Islamic Day of Sacrifice are certified.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Earthquake shakes Manado

Earthquake shakes Manado MANADO, North Sulawesi: A strong earthquake rocked Manado on Saturday, but no casualties or major structural damage were reported.The quake occurred at around 3:30 p.n. and lasted several minutes.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Amending the central bank law

Amending the central bank lawBy Tony Hartono WELLINGTON, New Zealand (JP): The Bank Indonesia Act was finally passed two years ago in 1999. Some observers argue that the law has technical weaknesses, while others believe that the Act must be amended in order to become more operational.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Market undeterred by RI-IMF rift, security concerns

Market undeterred by RI-IMF rift, security concerns JAKARTA (JP): The local equity market continued its upward movement last week amid waves of negative sentiment about strained relations between Indonesia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and an outbreak of ethnic clashes in ...

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/VP warns against regional egoism

VP warns against regional egoism JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri warned local administrations on Saturday on the dangers of creeping regional egoism, which could jeopardize ties with the central government and undermine national unity.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Paintings a clear view of Mexican landscapes

Paintings a clear view of Mexican landscapesBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Ernesto Zeivy first learned of Bali when he came across the paintings of Miguel Covarrubias.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/Indonesia's presidential crisis: Four Scenarios

Indonesia's presidential crisis: Four Scenarios The following is an excerpt from a February report by the Brussels-based International Crisis Group, presented last week in Jakarta.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001

JP/WB warning highlights tougher stance on Indonesia

WB warning highlights tougher stance on Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): A stern warning on Friday from the World Bank highlights a tougher stance by Indonesia's major lenders, including the International Monetary Fund, on the government due to its foot-dragging in the implementation of key economic ...