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51 articles.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Drivers stage one-day strike

Drivers stage one-day strike PADANG, West Sumatra: Land communications between Bukittinggi and Padangpanjang were practically paralyzed on Thursday, as the drivers of inter-city mini vans, which connect the two cities, staged a one-day strike on Thursday.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/PT Inco sees jump in second quarter unaudited net earnings

PT Inco sees jump in second quarter unaudited net earnings JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco) announced on Friday unaudited net earnings of US$29.2 million in the second quarter of 2000, or 12 cents per share, up from $4.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Gomies, Saparipan reach quarterfinals

Gomies, Saparipan reach quarterfinals SANUR, Bali (JP): Indonesian boxers Bara Gomies and Juan Saparipan helped the host country save face by reaching the quarterfinals of the 19th President Cup after defeating their rivals on Friday at the Grand Bali Beach Hotel.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Local labor unions to help protect RI workers overseas

Local labor unions to help protect RI workers overseas JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Labor Exporting Companies (Apjati) and 18 labor unions signed on Friday an unprecedented memorandum of understanding (MOU) to provide protection and improve the bargaining position of Indonesian workers ...

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Abdurrahman approves questioning of generals

Abdurrahman approves questioning of generals JAKARTA (JP): The President has issued an approval for a joint Indonesian Military/National Police investigative team to question several high-ranking military officers allegedly involved in the 1996 attack on the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) ...

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Albright, Paek hold historic meeting in Thai capital

Albright, Paek hold historic meeting in Thai capitalBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BANGKOK (JP): North Korean Foreign Minister Paek Nam Sun and United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright held a historic meeting here on Friday marking the highest level official meeting between the two ...

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Police detect log theft spots

Police detect log theft spots PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Local police here have located six areas prone to log smuggling to neighboring Malaysia and 21 other areas where rampant border violations are the norm.Police spokesperson Ass. Supt.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/JSX delists 4 companies

JSX delists 4 companies JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) delisted four companies on Friday after they failed to disclose their 1999 financial statement to the public by the extended deadline of July 24.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/UNPATTI vows to stay open despite damage

UNPATTI vows to stay open despite damage AMBON, Maluku (JP): State-run Pattimura University vowed on Friday to remain open despite massive damage to its 30-hectare campus.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Personality cults in C. Asia are a mixed bag

Personality cults in C. Asia are a mixed bagBy Frank Nienhuysen MUNICH (DPA): Life can be good in impoverished Central Asia, provided, that is, one occupies a high post, preferably that of president.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/A squandered summit

A squandered summit The Okinawa summit of the Group of 8 (G-8) industrialized countries may well be remembered as a meeting of missed opportunities.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Where to go in Yogyakarta:

Where to go in Yogyakarta:Exhibitions * Painting exhibition Trouble Obsession Product by Yani Halim, Cemeti Art House, Jl D.I. Panjaitan 41 (phone: 0274-371015), July 5-31. * Artwork exhibition by Kontras Group ISI Yogyakarta, Beteng Vredeburg Museum, Jl A. Yani (phone: 0274-586934), July 15-22.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Gus Dur to take part in summit

Gus Dur to take part in summit JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid confirmed on Friday that he would take part in a meeting of political leaders in Yogyakarta next week.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Comedian Doyok to stand trial soon: Officer

Comedian Doyok to stand trial soon: Officer JAKARTA (JP): The dossiers on comedian Doyok Sudharmaji, a self-confessed drug user, will soon be handed over to the Tangerang Prosecutor's Office, an officer said on Friday."We are working on it.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Expo expected to help boost flower business

Expo expected to help boost flower business JAKARTA (JP): Rawa Belong used to be an ordinary residential area, mostly home to the native Betawi until the 1980s.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Government says PLN makes progress in talks with OPIC

Government says PLN makes progress in talks with OPIC JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PT PLN is making progress in its negotiations with American state insurance firm Overseas Private Investment Corp.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/No business, no friendship

No business, no friendship When browsing through my diary I came across the following memo. More than three decades ago, when I held the distributorship of Tiga Durian safety matches (there were only two distributors) this commodity had no competitor (in fact the import was banned) especially in ...

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Price of Asian harmony is avoiding key issues

Price of Asian harmony is avoiding key issuesBy Paul Eckert BANGKOK (Reuters): A smiling North Korea and polite China at a key Asian diplomatic meeting this week were signs to some that peace is upon the region, but others fear too many hard issues are being swept under the carpet for the sake of ...

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/NGO protests gun trade

NGO protests gun trade JAKARTA (JP): Government Watch (Gowa), a nongovernmental organization which keeps tabs on the government's performance, protested on Friday the National Police's decision to openly sell guns to public.Gowa coordinator Farid R.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Sharing India's experience

Sharing India's experienceBy G.S. Edwin JAKARTA (JP): Democracy is peoples' aristocracy. As is the case with every aristocracy, it has its downside, which wrecked Indonesia's brief association with democracy, soon after it gained independence in 1945.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Companies extend park conservation agreement

Companies extend park conservation agreement JAKARTA (JP): Eight East Kalimantan-based companies united in the Friends of Kutai National Park (Mitra TN Kutai) have agreed to continue their partnership in managing and developing the park, which has been damaged by forest fire and illegal logging.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Educated people go insane

Educated people go insane BANYUMAS, Central Java: Director of the state-run Banyumas Hospital, Sutoto, disclosed a surprising fact on Friday that the majority of psychiatric patients are educated people from the middle and upper income groups.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/President Putin's impacts on East Asia

President Putin's impacts on East Asia Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin summarizes Vladimir Putin's moves to enhance his and Russia's image -- and to motivate greater development of Russia's Far East.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Calm before the storm?

Calm before the storm? An eerie calm prevails as the countdown to the annual meeting of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) begins. It seems that just about every party is going out of its way to ensure a successful meeting of the country's highest state institution, which opens on Aug. 7.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Pedicab drivers gear up for verdict

Pedicab drivers gear up for verdict JAKARTA (JP): Over 1,000 people, mostly becak (pedicab) drivers, will be waiting at the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday for the outcome of a lawsuit filed on their behalf against Governor Sutiyoso.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Probing causes of teenage misery in Korea

Probing causes of teenage misery in KoreaBy David Jahnke SEOUL: After spending nearly four blessed years teaching in Korea, I'm heading home. The love and respect with which I've been treated is something that I will always cherish. I've taught at every level and in both private "institutes.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Competition drives insurance premiums too low

Competition drives insurance premiums too low JAKARTA (JP): The Insurance Council of Indonesia (DAI) has expressed concern over the unhealthy competition among insurance companies in the domestic market that has caused the premiums for general insurance to fall to an unreasonable level.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Hendri goes to Future-4 singles and doubles final

Hendri goes to Future-4 singles and doubles final JAKARTA (JP): Rising Indonesian tennis star Hendri Susilo Pramono advanced to the men's singles and doubles finals on Friday at the Extra Joss Future-4 at the Kemayoran Tennis Center.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Employees in Sunter rushed to hospital with food poisoning

Employees in Sunter rushed to hospital with food poisoning JAKARTA (JP): Some 186 employees of PT Pulogadung Pawitra Laksana, an assembler of Isuzu Panther minivans located on Jl.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Eighteen species of Asian raptor in peril

Eighteen species of Asian raptor in peril BANDUNG (JP): At least 18 species of Asian raptors are in danger and in the need of protection in the next three years, the second Asian Raptor Research and Conservation Symposium recommends.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Ginandjar clarifies role in recent graft allegation

Ginandjar clarifies role in recent graft allegation JAKARTA (JP): Former coordinating minister for economy and finance Ginandjar Kartasasmita visited the Attorney General's Office on Friday to clarify recent allegations that he was involved in graft concerning several dubious government contracts.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Bridging gap between leaders

Bridging gap between leaders YOGYAKARTA (JP): The revered Sultan Hamengkubuwono X of Yogyakarta is scheduled to host a meeting with President Abdurrahman Wahid, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri, House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung and People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker ...

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/School for poor children opened

School for poor children openedBy Joko E.H. Anwar JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of children between four and 10 years old gathered under the Gedung Panjang 2 flyover in Penjaringan district, North Jakarta, on Friday morning.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on July 28, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Landasan Terus slams bankruptcy ruling

Landasan Terus slams bankruptcy ruling JAKARTA (JP): PT Landasan Terus Sentosa of the Ongko Group challenged on Friday the bankruptcy ruling issued by the Jakarta Commercial Court.John K.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/EC chief defends antidumping action against RI products

EC chief defends antidumping action against RI products JAKARTA (JP): European Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy defended on Friday the antidumping measures imposed on some Indonesian products, saying they were made in congruence with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Chinese loan to buy buses falls through

Chinese loan to buy buses falls through JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has failed to clinch a soft loan from the Chinese government for the purchase of new buses from the country but will still buy Chinese buses under a new scheme, Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Modern technology must submit to ethics

Modern technology must submit to ethics NEW DELHI: The report on Luddites as enemies of automation (The Statesman, July 12-13) raises a vital question of modern civilization.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Euro seen not going anywhere very fast

Euro seen not going anywhere very fastBy Andrew McCathie BERLIN (DPA): Nobody thought it would be easy. But any optimism that the euro might manage a dramatic recovery on the back of a stronger European economy and the prospects of higher interest rates in Europe appear to be fading.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/TNI gear up security for MPR session

TNI gear up security for MPR session JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Adm. Widodo Adisucipto has called on all regional military commanders to help police maintain security in the run up to the General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in August.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Gone in 60 Seconds 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Battle Field Earth 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Love Stinks 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Crouching Tiger 14:55 18:00 21:05 The Skulls ...

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Playing Russian roulette with nuke power

Playing Russian roulette with nuke power MUNICH (DPA): The people of Japan currently have an opportunity to study just how risky it is to operate nuclear power plants in an earthquake zone.After experiencing tremors measuring up to 6.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Hotel Indonesia's history filled with art

Hotel Indonesia's history filled with artBy Ida Indawati Khouw In the early years of Hotel Indonesia, one of Jakarta's most important landmarks, the hotel dealt very much with art. The hotel will celebrate its 38th anniversary on Aug. 5.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Gus Dur ignores Amien's impeachment fulmination

Gus Dur ignores Amien's impeachment fulmination JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid lightly dismissed on Friday a suggestion by People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais that he could face an impeachment process in three months' time.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Govt provides Rp 2b for SEAG training

Govt provides Rp 2b for SEAG training JAKARTA (JP): The government has allocated some Rp 2 billion (US$222,000) to help the National Sports Council (KONI) stage its four-month training program for the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Nineteenth-century tiles on display

Nineteenth-century tiles on displayBy Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): Townsfolk who have an eye for antique tiles have just had a rare opportunity to indulge their passions at an exhibition of 19th century tiles, most of which are more suitable for display in a museum than for use in your modern ...

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jul. 28, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Puppet craftsmen turn to farming

Puppet craftsmen turn to farmingBy Bambang Trisno YOGYAKARTA (JP): Tracking down handicrafts around and about this ancient city, you will arrive in Gendeng village in the Bantul area, which has been well-known for its wayang or leather puppet production for years.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/TV today

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

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/The hot air summit on Japan's remote island

The hot air summit on Japan's remote island SINGAPORE: The Japanese government must at least be credited with a sense of humor.

Sat, 29 Jul 2000

JP/Rupiah won't drop during MPR session: Economist

Rupiah won't drop during MPR session: Economist JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah is not likely to weaken much in the run up to the Aug. 7 through Aug. 18 People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) General Session as some have feared, according to an economist at a state bank.