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64 articles.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/We need true believers in God

We need true believers in God I couldn't help but laugh as I read Mr. Vleugels' letter of May 12, 1999, on his suggestion to find a "President with no religion", followed by comments from Ms. Nita and Mr. Gunawan Ahmad (May 18 and May 19 respectively).

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Hand that deserves kisses

Hand that deserves kisses PAMEKASAN, East Java: Crescent Star Party chairman Yusril Ihza Mahendra was surprised at an electoral campaign on Sunday by a dignified welcome commonly given to Muslim clerics.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Trade fairs a 'help' for export promotion

Trade fairs a 'help' for export promotion JAKARTA (JP): A senior executive of the National Agency for Export Development (NAFED) said on Wednesday that participation in international trade exhibitions was one of the most effective strategies to promote exports.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Committed to improvement to keep pace

Committed to improvement to keep pace The Winterthur Insurance Group was founded 125 years ago, and is now the largest insurance company in Switzerland and amongst the top five in Europe.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Money politics 'rare' in Indonesia, says Castle

Money politics 'rare' in Indonesia, says Castle YOGYAKARTA (JP): The June 7 elections will be the second multi-party poll held in Indonesia.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/New claims surface about money politics

New claims surface about money politics JAKARTA (JP): Despite being threatened with lawsuits, the Urban Poor Consortium (UPC) made on Wednesday fresh allegations that Golkar Party and the People's Sovereignty Party (PDR) misused state facilities, the social safety net fund and small- scale credit ...

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/PPRM clarifies fact in Aceh shooting

PPRM clarifies fact in Aceh shooting LHOKSEUMAWE, Aceh (JP): The joint-military Crack Riot Troop (PPRM) task force on Wednesday revised details of violence which left six people dead a day earlier in Peudada district.PPRM task force commander Col.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/How to indict a regime

How to indict a regime Catatan atas Gagalnya Politik Order Baru (Note on the Failure of New Order Politics) Eep Saifulloh Fatah; Pustaka Pelajar, Yogyakarta, May 1998; 312 pp + index; Rp 22,500 YOGYAKARTA (JP): A strong movement is shaking down the establishment in this country.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/PPP provoked to attack PKB

PPP provoked to attack PKB SEMARANG: The chairman of the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) chapter here, M. Thoyfoer, says his party has found thousands of leaflets which encourage its supporters to attack supporters of another Muslim-based party, the National Awakening Party (PKB).

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Lonsum asked to talk with locals

Lonsum asked to talk with locals SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: A senior military official has urged the residents of Tanjung Isuy in Kutai regency, the authorities, and the plantation firm PT London Sumatra (Lonsum) to meet together soon to solve a prolonged dispute of hundreds of hectares of land ...

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Lecturer says Amien best bet for president

Lecturer says Amien best bet for president JAKARTA (JP): Amien Rais for president and Matori Abdul Djalil, former legislator of the United Development Party (PPP), as vice president. This is the duo proposed by noted political lecturer Arbi Sanit who was speaking at Bandung on Wednesday.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/PK reiterates: 'No to Habibie'

PK reiterates: 'No to Habibie' SURABAYA: Justice Party (PK) president Nur Mahmudi Ismail reiterated the party would not nominate incumbent President B.J. Habibie as the next president.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Indonesia's forex reserves rise to $15.98 billion

Indonesia's forex reserves rise to $15.98 billion JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's net foreign reserves increased to US$15.98 billion in the week ending on May 21, from $15.92 billion the previous week, the central bank said in its latest weekly report.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Pelti will delay SEA Games training program until July

Pelti will delay SEA Games training program until July JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) will delay its training program for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games until July.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Indonesia awaits its future after election

Indonesia awaits its future after electionBy Patrick Schwarz This is the second of two articles exploring the stake of Indonesian people in the days to come.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Who needs to be represented by Christian political parties?

Who needs to be represented by Christian political parties? Christians make up 9.62 percent of Indonesia's population of more than 200 million.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/More foreigners visit Bali

More foreigners visit Bali JAKARTA (JP): Foreign tourist arrivals in Bali rose 20.4 percent to 428,660 visitors in the first four months of this year, compared to 356,136 in the same period last year, according to the island's tourism office.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Megawati betrays Sukarno's views

Megawati betrays Sukarno's views Having known Sukarno well since I first met him in Yogyakarta in 1948, I was shocked to learn that Megawati Soekarnoputri is accepting the advice of those who advocate the incorporation of East Timor into the Indonesian state.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/John Lennon offers support

John Lennon offers support It is interesting to read Mr. Vleugels's letter (The Jakarta Post, May 25; Letter misunderstood) in response to some readers' reactions to his previous letter proposing a president without religion for Indonesia (published in the Post on May 12).

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Police question protesters over Medan shooting

Police question protesters over Medan shooting MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Police say they have questioned at least 17 protesters in connection with a shooting incident on Tuesday outside the headquarters of state plantation company PTP Nusantara II, in Tanjung Morawa, a town about 20 kilometers ...

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Clash still a mystery to police

Clash still a mystery to police MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Local authorities of Manggarai regency here are still trying to find out what triggered residents of two neighboring villages to become embroiled in Saturday's fatal clash which killed six people and injured 25 others.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Perhutani takes over Yamaker's forest areas

Perhutani takes over Yamaker's forest areas JAKARTA (JP): Perum Perhutani president A. Fattah DS confirmed on Wednesday the government appointed the state forestry company to take over the management of over one million hectares of forests formerly owned by PT Yayasan Maju Kerja (Yamaker).

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/UN mission

UN mission Correction: The headline "UN to send 5,000 personnel to East Timor" in yesterday's edition was misleading. The headline should have stated "UN to deploy 5,000 personnel in East Timor", including some 4,000 locally recruited personnel as stated in the body of the story.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Military sets criteria for next president

Military sets criteria for next president JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) has set four criteria for the presidency for the next five years, a decisive period for the nation's future, a senior military official said on Wednesday.TNI Chief of Territorial Affairs Lt. Gen.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Pepper exports up 36% in first quarter

Pepper exports up 36% in first quarter JAKARTA (JP): The country exported 7,049 metric tons of pepper from January to April, 36 percent higher than the corresponding period last year, according to the International Pepper Community (IPC).

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/More doors shut on Golkar party

More doors shut on Golkar party JAKARTA (JP): Golkar Party, blamed for the economic and political crisis, has suffered more humiliating rejections in Central Sulawesi and Central Java.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Forget cat food, with a pension fund its all lobster and steak

Forget cat food, with a pension fund its all lobster and steak You spend a lifetime toiling, in the office and at home. The best years of your life filing reports, talking with clients and raising a family. Your barely have the time to wipe the sweat from your weary brow.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Fair tender urged for pipeline suppliers

Fair tender urged for pipeline suppliers JAKARTA (JP): A local pipemaker called on PT McDermott Indonesia on Wednesday to hold a fair tender in the procurement of steel pipes for the construction of the planned pipeline linking the west of Natuna island to Singapore.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/'Success' vs success

'Success' vs success The first week of the election campaign ended yesterday on an encouraging note. It had proceeded relatively peacefully. Except for the few skirmishes or clashes in some regions, we have not seen any violence of the scale many of us had feared.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Businessman nabbed for carrying gun

Businessman nabbed for carrying gun JAKARTA (JP): Police apprehended a man for allegedly possessing an FN gun loaded with six blank bullets during a routine raid in the early hours of Tuesday.City police spokesman Lt. Col.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * Arts Exhibition: A Diversity in Art, by Art Teachers of Denpasar Art Academy and Udayana University, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Jun. 30.Music and Entertainment * The Oberoi, Legian Beach, Jl.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Prosecutor's office probes bank corruption scam

Prosecutor's office probes bank corruption scam JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office is investigating a new corruption case involving nearly Rp 2 billion which allegedly involved two top officials of city-owned Bank DKI, a former employee of the bank said on Wednesday.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Govt to pay $3b to recapitalize 8 banks

Govt to pay $3b to recapitalize 8 banks JAKARTA (JP): The government will inject Rp 24.5 trillion (US$3.06 billion) to recapitalize eight private banks, 75 percent more than the initial estimate of Rp 14 trillion, according to terms of a new government regulation.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Improving prosperity through DPLK

Improving prosperity through DPLK The globalization era is at Indonesia's doorstep, presenting pension funds with many opportunities and challenges. In this era, from a social-cultural angle, the people are becoming more independent and their sense of entrepreneurialism is much higher.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 26, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Indonesia's soccer team confident of defeating Sri Lanka

Indonesia's soccer team confident of defeating Sri Lanka JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's pre-Olympic soccer team coach Bernhard Schumm is confident his team can defeat Sri Lanka in their third match of the Asian zone Group 8 prequalifying round for the 2000 Olympic Games at Tong Dae Moon Sport Stadium ...

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Jakartans relieved by safe campaign

Jakartans relieved by safe campaign JAKARTA (JP): Jakartans breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday as the first week of campaigning here came to an end with no signs of the violence and unrest that so many people in the capital expected.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Freelancer Andreas wins Nieman Fellowship

Freelancer Andreas wins Nieman Fellowship JAKARTA (JP): Andreas Harsono, a Jakarta-based freelance journalist, has been named a Nieman Fellow for the 1999-2000 academic year at Harvard University in Boston, the United States.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Patch Adams 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Habitat 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Legionnaire 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Message In A Bottle 14:30 18:00 21:30 Meet ...

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/12 parties sign West Java accord

12 parties sign West Java accord BANDUNG: Chapters of 12 Muslim-based political parties here signed an accord on Tuesday evening to share a platform and compete fairly for the June 7 general election.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Two Hours Only 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Money politics is 'real threat'

Money politics is 'real threat' JAKARTA (JP): Emil Salim, one of Indonesia's most respected statesmen, warned on Wednesday that the credibility of next month's general election is facing a "real threat" from money politics.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Patron named Perbasasi head

Patron named Perbasasi head JAKARTA (JP): Abbas Adhar has been named the new chairman of the Indonesian Amateur Baseball and Softball Federation (Perbasasi), replacing Sugeng Supriyatna.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Christian parties never play second fiddle

Christian parties never play second fiddle JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim country, was born with the spirit of democracy in terms of space given to minor religious groups to voice their existence.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Separation of religion and state

Separation of religion and state I am writing in response to Dirk Vleugels' letter of May 25, 1999, in which he responds to protests written by those who had read his first letter of May 12, 1999, which, I regret, I missed.Though I did not read his first letter, I think I can guess the contents.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Polling materials undistributed

Polling materials undistributed FAK FAK, Irian Jaya: The June 7 polls are 11 days away but balloting materials -- such as ballot papers, stamps and ink, ballot counting forms -- have yet to reach election organizers in eight districts, an official said here on Wednesday.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Not speech writer

Not speech writer In the article New Islamic parties attempt to cater for all tastes by Hery Nurdi (May 21, 1999), I was said to be a "speech writer for Soeharto" in the early years of his presidency.I would like to stress that I have never been a speech writer for Soeharto.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/What Golkar Party has to lose with Habibie

What Golkar Party has to lose with HabibieBy Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): There is a remarkable difference between former president Soeharto and B.J. Habibie in the way they deal with their critics. Soeharto used to suppress his critics or send them to jail without proper legal process.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Australia to help preserve RI culture

Australia to help preserve RI culture JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Australia agreed on Wednesday to cooperate in the preservation and management of Indonesia's cultural heritage.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Replaced deputy attorney generals skip ceremony

Replaced deputy attorney generals skip ceremony JAKARTA (JP): Two of the four deputy attorney generals removed from their posts were absent from the transfer of duty ceremony at the Attorney General's Office on Wednesday.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Wealth creation for employees

Wealth creation for employees Indonesia's pension fund prospects are very healthy, according to Simas Lend Lease Life's President Director and BII Lend Lease Investment Services' Commissioner, Bob Bettridge.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/PGN seeks soft loan from Japan to build Sumatra-Java pipeline

PGN seeks soft loan from Japan to build Sumatra-Java pipeline JAKARTA (JP): State gas distribution company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) is seeking about US$765 million in a soft loan from Japan to finance the development of a gas pipeline linking South Sumatra and West Java.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/No exodus of ethnic Chinese, group says

No exodus of ethnic Chinese, group says JAKARTA (JP): The newly established Chinese-Indonesian Association (INTI) has dismissed reports of a massive outflow of ethnic Chinese due to fears of unrest before the June 7 general election.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/RI wins gold in Arafura Games

RI wins gold in Arafura Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia earned one gold, four silver and two bronze from track and field on the third day of the 1999 Arafura Games in Darwin, Australia.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Habibie still has a chance

Habibie still has a chanceBy Hermawan Sulistyo JAKARTA (JP): Golkar's nomination of B.J. Habibie as its only presidential candidate has sparked heated debates.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Govt mulls delaying elections in Aceh

Govt mulls delaying elections in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Syarwan Hamid said on Wednesday the government was mulling the possibility of delaying elections in the province of Aceh for security reasons.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Golkar accused of cheating

Golkar accused of cheating KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The head of Nambo subdistrict in Poasia has attempted to pass off an unspecified amount of rice aid from the Ministry of Social Services as Golkar-sponsored relief, an independent poll watchdog announced on Wednesday.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Agenda

Agenda JAKARTA: Party supporters here will miss Abdurrahman Wahid, Amien Rais and Megawati Soekarnoputri on the ninth day of the campaign on Thursday.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Profiles of the Christian politicians

Profiles of the Christian politicians JAKARTA (JP): Politicians from minority groups were strongly represented in the Cabinets of the republic's early years. They decreased in number mainly since the 1980s when the Soeharto government leaned more toward Muslims.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Turkey should be noble in victory

Turkey should be noble in victoryBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): Next Monday May 31, Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK), goes on trial in a heavily guarded courtroom on the island of Imrali, off Istanbul.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition * Instalation Exhibition: Forever, by Karol Pichler (Slovakian), at the Gallery CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until May 29.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on May 26, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/'Fatwa' on woman president circulates

'Fatwa' on woman president circulates UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Copies of an Indonesian Council of Ulemas' fatwa (religious decree) opposing the appointment of a woman president have circulated widely in the city over the past few days.

Thu, 27 May 1999

JP/Violence could endanger East Timor ballot: Alatas

Violence could endanger East Timor ballot: Alatas JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas warned on Wednesday that ongoing violence, intimidation and attacks by both proindependence and prointegration forces in East Timor could endanger the planned direct ballot in the province.