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46 articles.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Poso rioters got supply of guns

Poso rioters got supply of guns PALU, Central Sulawesi (JP): A witness testifying in the trial of three men charged with fomenting the sectarian clashes in the district of Poso that claimed at least 300 lives on May 23, 2000 told the court here on Monday that guns had been illegally supplied to ...

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Bush's ideas

Bush's ideas Does new U.S. President George W. Bush's first act in office come from the same area of lobotomized consciousness that once caused his father, in pre-presidential days, saying in a Senate debate on the proposed Alaska pipeline, "I really don't know what all the fuss is about.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Two Africans arrested for heroin smuggling

Two Africans arrested for heroin smuggling TANGERANG (JP): Customs officers at Soekarno-Hatta airport have arrested two African men for attempting to smuggle heroin into the country in the last two days.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/New interpretation of laws sought to fight corruption

New interpretation of laws sought to fight corruption JAKARTA (JP): A new interpretation of the existing anticorruption laws is needed to replace the current rigid reading that often acts as a stumbling block to efforts to eradicate corruption, a legal expert said on Monday.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Immigration rules and rulers

Immigration rules and rulers Expatriates of all social categories and origins cannot expect any improvements from Immigration officials after the speech delivered by their boss, Ihza Yusril Mahendra the other day.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Traveling poets give door-to-door readings

Traveling poets give door-to-door readingsBy Agus Maryono PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): The two young men shuffled slightly, politely asking permission as they came in the door at an office on Jl. Jenderal Soedirman in the town.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/JSX bomb suspects revoke statements

JSX bomb suspects revoke statements JAKARTA (JP): The watchdog Indonesian Legal Aid and Human Rights Association (PBHI) claimed on Monday that the suspected bombers of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) building had revoked their confessions to police investigators.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Thousands rally with divided calls

Thousands rally with divided calls JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of students across the country took to the streets on Monday with divided calls but a unified claim to uphold the reform movement.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/The New Order ghosts

The New Order ghosts While many of us share the frustration that President Abdurrahman Wahid feels about the slow pace of reform, we are baffled by his intentions with regard to the remnants of the New Order regime whom he blames for subverting his reform agenda.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Five sought over armed robbery

Five sought over armed robbery BOGOR (JP): Bogor Police are searching for five men, in connection with an armed robbery of a house in Cimandala village, Bogor on Sunday night.The robbers got away with a 7.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Rates for tax payment, valid from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4

Rates for tax payment, valid from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 9,350.00Austrian schilling 1 Rp 625.81Australian dollar 1 Rp 5,074.25Belgian franc 1 Rp 213.48Canadian dollar 1 Rp 6,183.04Swiss franc 1 Rp 5,635.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Arrangements being made for Onde trip

Arrangements being made for Onde trip JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Tickets are being prepared for Irian Jaya separatist leader Willem Onde and his men to go to Jakarta to meet President Abdurrahman Wahid as requested by him after the release of 13 of the 16 people kidnapped by the separatist group ...

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Central bank freezes Tommy's bank accounts

Central bank freezes Tommy's bank accounts JAKARTA (JP): The central bank has frozen fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's accounts at Bank Central Asia, Bank Mandiri and Bank Panin, an official said on Monday.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Floods hit village

Floods hit village PURWAKARTA, West Java: Hundreds of houses in Cikaobandung village, Purwakarta, were flooded with water levels reaching one- meter-high on Monday following prolonged heavy rainfall from Sunday night.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/House gets report on scandals

House gets report on scandals JAKARTA (JP): After a series of intense lobbying, the House of Representatives plenary session on Monday eventually received the report of the special House committee's investigation of two financial scandals and officially dissolved the committee.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Futures commodities exchange receives poor response

Futures commodities exchange receives poor response JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Futures Exchange, the country's first futures commodities bourse, has received a poor response from investors since the commencement of its operations in December of last year.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/The search for water resources in Nepal

The search for water resources in Nepal Water is one of the most sensitive issues in regions encompassing mountains and valleys, and was one of the many topics discussed at last November's workshop on Mountains and Media in Kathmandu.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Guterres 'told his men to retrieve surrendered guns'

Guterres 'told his men to retrieve surrendered guns' JAKARTA (JP): Three Belu police officers and a retired Belu district military command officer testified on Monday that East Timor prointegration militia leader Eurico Guterres ordered his men to take back the firearms they had surrendered to ...

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Government urged to anticipate change in WB loan policy

Government urged to anticipate change in WB loan policy JAKARTA (JP): The government must immediately take steps to anticipate the plans by the World Bank to cut back its lending to Indonesia, an expert said.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Twenty-three clubs join soccer league

Twenty-three clubs join soccer league SEMARANG (JP): Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) secretary-general Tri Goestoro said over the weekend that 23 clubs from across the nation would compete in the first division of the 2001 Bank Mandiri national soccer league.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/City activities undeterred by massive rallies

City activities undeterred by massive rallies JAKARTA (JP): Life went on as usual in the capital on Monday despite massive demonstrations staged by groups in support of and against President Abdurrahman Wahid.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Why do firms refuse to change logos?

Why do firms refuse to change logos?By Tjipto Ramuni JAKARTA (JP): A company's logo is, in fact, comparable to someone's face. Meaning that by only a quick glance, people can identify the particular company right away.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 29, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/NGO activists hold rally to protest city budget

NGO activists hold rally to protest city budget JAKARTA (JP): Some 150 people marched to the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central Jakarta on Monday to demand revocation of the 2001 city budget.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: The 6th Day 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Accidental Spy 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Cast Away 14:15 17:15 20:15 Scary Movie 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Art of War ...

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Arema beats PSS 2-1

Arema beats PSS 2-1 SLEMAN, Yogyakarta (JP): Arema Malang downed home favorite PSS Sleman 2-1 in the 2001 Bank Mandiri national soccer league's eastern division at Tridadi Stadium on Monday.The match on Sunday was stopped for six minutes due to clash between supporters from both teams.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Defense minister Mahfud warns of military intervention

Defense minister Mahfud warns of military intervention JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Mahfud M.D. warned people that the chaotic political situation in the capital could open the door for the military to take power with an argument that they did so to save the nation.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Stand apart from the crowd and lead

Stand apart from the crowd and leadBy Daniel Surya JAKARTA (JP): With today's increasing pace of social change, driven by political impacts, globalization and other powerful forces, consumers' needs and tastes are changing more and more rapidly.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Bus terminals will have improved public facilities

Bus terminals will have improved public facilities JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has set aside Rp 32.2 billion (about US$3.38 million) this year to improve public facilities at its bus terminals.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/PBSI to call 20 juniors for national training

PBSI to call 20 juniors for national training BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) will be grooming juniors in its Indonesian Badminton Center in Cipayung, East Jakarta as it needs capable second stringers to replace the seniors.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Government expects new oil and gas law out in April

Government expects new oil and gas law out in April JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Monday that he hoped the House of Representatives would be able to pass a new bill on oil and gas in April this year.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Jan.29

Rupiah Rates Jan.29 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,970.00 9,970.00 9,423.00 9,517.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Number of leprosy patients declines

Number of leprosy patients declines JAKARTA: Indonesia has succeeded in reducing the number of leprosy patients from more than 100,000 in 1990 to 20,000 in 2000, Minister of Health and Social Welfare Achmad Sujudi said.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Indonesians hit the books again at Open University

Indonesians hit the books again at Open UniversityBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE, Australia (JP): "It's never too late to learn" smacks of a cliche, but it is reality for Johannis Mailuhu at the age of 61.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/IBRA assumes Sinar Mas debt to save publicly listed BII

IBRA assumes Sinar Mas debt to save publicly listed BII JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has reached a deal with the Sinar Mas Group to settle about Rp 13.7 trillion (US$1.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/BMW AG forms subsidiary

BMW AG forms subsidiary JAKARTA (JP): The Germany-based automotive company BMW AG has established a wholly owned subsidiary to handle wholesales of BMW cars, motorcycles, spare parts and accessories in Indonesia.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Exhibitions * Painting, Ikatan Wanita Pelukis Indonesia, Galeri Hidayat, Jl. Sulanjana 36 (Phone: 022 4208257), 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., until Feb. 14. * Painting, furniture, handy crafts, Grand Hotel Preanger Bandung, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 81 (Phone: 022 4231631), 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/To change or not to change

To change or not to changeBy Kafi Kurnia JAKARTA (JP): As a businessman, you may never think seriously about your company's identity.At least we rarely maintain a way of thinking that is scientific, methodic, and strategic.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Government asked to probe last week's attack in Ambon

Government asked to probe last week's attack in Ambon JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia Ulemas Council (MUI) asked the government on Monday to probe an attack against residents of the Batumerah district in Ambon, the capital of Maluku, last week that allegedly claimed the lives of 15 civilians.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/A fresh start from corrupt past

A fresh start from corrupt past This is the first of two articles on dealing with corruption by Bertrand de Speville, director of the Jakarta-based Consultants Project for the establishment of an anticorruption body for Indonesia.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Gus Dur's pledge of zero tolerance gets wary support

Gus Dur's pledge of zero tolerance gets wary support JAKARTA (JP): A senior political observer greeted on Monday President Abdurrahman Wahid's pledge of zero tolerance in implementing a reform agenda with reservations saying that "violence must be avoided at all costs".

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Jasa Raharja services queried

Jasa Raharja services queried JAKARTA (JP): A city council commission questioned on Monday the public services of state insurance company PT Jasa Raharja.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Maluku-Dutch sister city

Maluku-Dutch sister city TUAL, Maluku: Dutch activists are exploring the possibilities of establishing a sister-city scheme between Tual and Nistelrode in the Netherlands.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/TV today

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

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/JSX suspends securities firms

JSX suspends securities firms JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) said it had suspended the license of three of its members last week, as they failed to meet minimum working capital requirements.The JSX's membership director Umar T.

Tue, 30 Jan 2001

JP/Radio registered in records museum

Radio registered in records museum SEMARANG: The Museum of Indonesian Records has registered Kids radio station in Bandung as the only one in the country that is dedicated specially for children.Manager of the Semarang-based museum, Paulus Pangka, said on Monday that Kids 99.