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Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/BI signals higher local rates despite Fed rate cut

BI signals higher local rates despite Fed rate cut JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia said on Friday that lowering local rates to adjust them in line with the United States' Federal Reserve Bank (Fed)'s interest rate cut was untimely, and warned that domestic rates might even rise further.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Police shoot two robbers dead

Police shoot two robbers dead JAKARTA (JP): Police shot dead on Thursday night two members of a gang who had allegedly robbed several passengers on a Metromini bus plying the Tanjung Priok-Pulogadung route.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Prompt response

Prompt response I appreciate greatly the prompt and proper response that the management of RS AW has shown to the complaint that I raised through this column on June 22, 2001 (The Jakarta Post: Narrow- minded nurse).

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/PBB, PPP to designate vice presidential nominees

PBB, PPP to designate vice presidential nominees JAKARTA (JP): While the fate of embattled President Abdurrahman Wahid is still far from sealed, the United Development Party (PPP) and the Crescent Star Party (PBB) are already preparing to forward vice presidential candidates to partner Megawati ...

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Villagers attack immigration center in Gunung Putri

Villagers attack immigration center in Gunung Putri BOGOR (JP): Locals attacked an immigration center housing 150 illegal immigrants from Iraq, Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan on Thursday night, following the alleged assault of three locals by six foreigners.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Optimism grows ahead of Geneva Aceh talks

Optimism grows ahead of Geneva Aceh talks BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Optimism looms ahead of the upcoming two-day peace talks between the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) scheduled to take place in Geneva from Monday.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Palestinians must learn from mistakes

Palestinians must learn from mistakesBy Martin Woollacott LONDON: Not far from Yasser Arafat's headquarters in Ramallah is an area of newly built office buildings and apartment blocks, faced with the honey-colored stone which is one of the redeeming features of the urban landscape in the Holy ...

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Another version of the Lockerbie crash

Another version of the Lockerbie crashBy John Ashton and Ian Ferguson LONDON: Three are two versions of the Lockerbie story. One -- told at the trial -- is neat, clearcut and, ultimately, reassuring. The other, which we believe is the true story, is far less comfortable.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Free tickets for best students

Free tickets for best students JAKARTA (JP): Any student in the top three in his or her class will be entitled to a free ticket to enter Seaworld Indonesia, with the offer running for one month starting Sunday.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Govt approves $1.2b FDI in five months of 2001

Govt approves $1.2b FDI in five months of 2001 JAKARTA (JP): The government approved some US$1.2 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first five months of this year, compared to $1.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Alternative theaters to present Wong Kar-Wai films

Alternative theaters to present Wong Kar-Wai films JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta might not be Cannes, but this doesn't necessarily mean that its residents cannot enjoy quality, award- winning movies, thanks to the establishment of alternative theaters that regularly screen non-commercial films.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Milosevic now. Who's next?

Milosevic now. Who's next? Indonesia should take heed of the way Belgrade succumbed to international pressure and delivered former Serbian strongman Slobodan Milosevic to the United Nations to face war crime charges.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Superpower that refuses to 'do windows'

Superpower that refuses to 'do windows'By William Pfaff PARIS: A phrase current among hawks in the Washington policy community is that "superpowers don't do windows.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Leuser Park: A battle unbegun

Leuser Park: A battle unbegunBy Donna K. Woodward MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The report on illegal logging in this newspaper of June 18 on Aceh's Gunung Leuser National Park titled "An unending battle against illegal logging," was right on the mark. Except that the article by Tertiani Z.B.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/British mission to arrive

British mission to arrive JAKARTA (JP): A British trade delegation from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry will begin a week-long visit to Indonesia on Monday as part of efforts to boost trade ties between the two countries, the British Embassy said on Friday.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Java-Institute photos a reminder of the past

Java-Institute photos a reminder of the pastBy Nuraini Razak JAKARTA (JP): Jaap Erkelens holds to the saying that whoever forgets his own history will be destined to repeat it, with all the sorrow or happiness that it might entail.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/TV today

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

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/At 89, 'Mbah' Delik still a cave conqueror

At 89, 'Mbah' Delik still a cave conquerorBy Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): If you want to go caving in these parts, nature lovers and students will tell you there is one man who is essential to have on your side.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Algeria unrest gives Arab govts new headache

Algeria unrest gives Arab govts new headacheBy Nadim Ladki AMMAN (Reuters): Years after the Islamist threat subsided, events in Algeria are once again haunting several Arab governments, diplomats and analysts said on Thursday.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Talk of peace brings fear to Kashmir border

Talk of peace brings fear to Kashmir borderBy Surinder Oberoi RAJOURI, India (AFP): When India and Pakistan decide to sit down for peace talks, the villagers living along the two rivals' disputed border in Kashmir know that it is time to pack their bags.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

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

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/House accepts special autonomy bill on Papua

House accepts special autonomy bill on Papua JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives' consultative body agreed on Thursday to put forward a controversial special autonomy bill for Irian Jaya proposed by Papuan legislators, but at the same time acknowledged that the government's own bill on the ...

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Where to go in Yogyakarta:

Where to go in Yogyakarta:Exhibitions* Painting, GelArt: Laporan dari Jogja, Gelaran Budaya, Jl. Menukan 273, Karangkajen, until July 6. * Painting, Realitas Keseimbangan/l'equilibre de la realite, by Made Mahendra Mangku, LIP/CCF French Cultural Center Gallery, Jl.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/ASEAN, EU launch energy program

ASEAN, EU launch energy program JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) have launched a five-year program to stimulate and support energy projects in both regions, the two international bodies announced in a joint statement.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Gus Dur rectifies his statements

Gus Dur rectifies his statements JAKARTA (JP): Returning President Abdurrahman Wahid sought to rectify reports of the impending decree on a state of emergency and a change of military chiefs of staff, which gave the nation a case of the jitters while he was abroad.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Cave clubs push thrill of the unknown

Cave clubs push thrill of the unknownBy R. Kristiawan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Outdoor activities are popular among students in Yogyakarta, and almost all the universities in the city have nature lovers' clubs.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Garbageman mobbed over rape

Garbageman mobbed over rape JAKARTA (JP): Angry residents of Kebon Manggis in East Jakarta mobbed a garbageman, after hearing reports that he had allegedly raped a 19-year-old housemaid.Matraman Police Chief Comr. Unggul said that Mrs.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Giant, colorful kites enliven Ancol sky

Giant, colorful kites enliven Ancol skyBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Feeling worn down? Stressed out from work? Go fly a kite.That was the advice of the contestants at the Jakarta International Kite Festival, who swear by the soothing effects of flying a kite.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Gus Dur asked to open police anniversary event

Gus Dur asked to open police anniversary event JAKARTA (JP): Despite the apparent rift between them, National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro said on Friday he would ask President Abdurrahman Wahid to oversee the commencement of the police's 55th anniversary ceremonies on Sunday.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Microsoft's Office XP: Is it a compelling upgrade?

Microsoft's Office XP: Is it a compelling upgrade?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): You must have heard a lot about it already: Microsoft has just launched the latest version of its Office productivity suite.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Holcim acquires $340m in Semen Cibinong debt

Holcim acquires $340m in Semen Cibinong debt JAKARTA (JP): Swiss cement group Holcim Ltd. has purchased US$340 million in debt of publicly listed cement producer PT Semen Cibinong as part of the company's $1.18 billion debt restructuring deal, a company executive said on Friday.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/HIV cases

HIV cases There is always a risk, when presenting reported cases of HIV infection, that they will be assumed to represent the reality (HIV and teenage pregnancies on the up, The Jakarta Post June 29, 2001).

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Governors meeting in Yogyakarta

Governors meeting in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA: A one-day meeting of top officials from the provincial administrations of Java, Bali and Lampung took place at the Melia Purosani Hotel here on Friday.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Rupiah rate June 29

Rupiah rate June 29 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,940.00 11,940.00 11,383.00 11,497.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Corrupt ex-leaders say adios to impunity?

Corrupt ex-leaders say adios to impunity?By Stephen Brown BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters): A nephew of Argentine ex- President Carlos Menem helping to defend him says lawyers "run in the family": other Latin American leaders might do well to follow suit, as their impunity is coming to an end.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Milosevic's handover a precedent for RI

Milosevic's handover a precedent for RIBy Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak JAKARTA (JP): Observers warned that the extradition of former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic could set a precedent for the prosecution of Indonesians accused of human rights abuses, if the government here fails to bring ...

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/A start to stopping money laundering?

A start to stopping money laundering? Can the new regulation requiring banks to report any suspicious transactions help curb money laundering? Bank Indonesia senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution shares his views. Question: Bank Indonesia has issued Regulation No.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/INACA slams antimonopoly watchdog's move

INACA slams antimonopoly watchdog's move JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) criticized the country's antimonopoly watchdog's moves to revoke INACA's right to set fares for domestic airline tickets.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Security guards nabbed for stealing

Security guards nabbed for stealing PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Four security guards of Matahari supermarket on Jl. Jend. Sudirman were arrested by local police for stealing supermarket goods.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Govt names two new officials

Govt names two new officials JAKARTA (JP): Despite its pledge to improve efficiency, the government has expanded its bureaucratic network by naming two new officials who fall directly under the President.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Every computer needs a peripheral

Every computer needs a peripheralBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Come to think of it, a computer system is so much like our stomach. It typically consists of one or more input devices, one central processing unit (CPU), and one or more output devices.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Disappointed by Studio 21

Disappointed by Studio 21 According to The Jakarta Post's film guide of June 27, 2001, the movie Valentine was to be screened at 9:55 p.m. at Hollywood KC on Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta. So we went to the theater after making plans with some friends to meet us there.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Property market remains bleak

Property market remains bleak By I. Christianto There are no promising signs yet that there is even a slow recovery in the property and real estate sector. Meanwhile, in the stock market, concerns over weak consumer demand has dragged down property and real estate heavyweights.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Minister Mahfud says Golkar party dissolution unfair

Minister Mahfud says Golkar party dissolution unfair JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Mahfud MD said on Friday demands for the dissolution of the former ruling party Golkar were unfair because Golkar was not the only party that violated election laws in 1999.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Sewu mountain, a paradise for cave explorers

Sewu mountain, a paradise for cave explorersBy Israr Ardiansyah and R. Kristiawan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Burning, vivid colors of a beautiful sunset and trepidation are what Yahyawan Triyana remembers of his first experience exploring Cerme Cave 13 years ago.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/E. Kalimantan to build futsal stadium

E. Kalimantan to build futsal stadium JAKARTA (JP): An international futsal stadium worth Rp 7 billion (US$610,000) was set to be built in Tarakan, East Kalimantan, a source said.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Great promotions launched despite uncertainties

Great promotions launched despite uncertainties JAKARTA (JP): Housing and property developers are currently promoting their projects with attractive advertisements in the media. Property exhibitions are also held regularly in the capital.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Students attacked over gambling row

Students attacked over gambling row PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: At least 40 people, armed with guns and sharp weapons raided the local office of the Indonesian Muslim Students' Association (HMI) on Jl. Radial on Friday and attacked students inside the building.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/People in Jakarta remain unaware of unleaded fuel

People in Jakarta remain unaware of unleaded fuel JAKARTA (JP): The initiative to remove leaded fuel from the capital is only one day away, but many residents of this city remain oblivious to the program.Some even frowned at the idea of unleaded fuel when separately contacted on Friday.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Synchronized swimmers eye 2 silvers at SEAG

Synchronized swimmers eye 2 silvers at SEAG JAKARTA (JP): Mindful of its athletes' lack of experience, the Indonesian Swimming Federation (PRSI) is targeting two silver medals in synchronized swimming at the Kuala Lumpur 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Turkey's unending crisis

Turkey's unending crisis Caught in the battle between a military top brass that zealously guards its self-proclaimed role as protector of democracy, and an Islamic political group with an extremist agenda, Turkey appears set to slip deeper into crisis.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/The power of personality

The power of personality JAKARTA (JP): Everybody wants success, but few know how to beat a path to it.One of the keys to unlock the door of success is the power of one's personality.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Quake damages Majalengka homes

Quake damages Majalengka homes BANDUNG (JP): An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale rocked the West Java town of Majalengka, leaving more than 2,400 houses damaged and at least three people injured, officials said on Friday.Majalengka regent Tuti M.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Violence must be comprehensively curbed: Minister

Violence must be comprehensively curbed: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Agum Gumelar called on provincial authorities to comprehensively curb violence within their jurisdictions and to prevent it from spreading to neighboring provinces.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Calligraphy and Illuminations: Spiritual Culture, the National Archives Building, Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., until July 3.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/BCA divestment plan on schedule: IBRA

BCA divestment plan on schedule: IBRA JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) dismissed speculation of a delay in the divestment of its ownership in the giant, publicly listed PT Bank Central Asia (BCA), saying the divestment process was proceeding according to schedule.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Malaysian girl held captive for seven years

Malaysian girl held captive for seven years DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Police here have detained 35-year-old man who is alleged to have kidnapped a Malaysian girl seven years ago, held her captive and then molested her.The case has only now been revealed after the victim, identified as S.A.

Sat, 30 Jun 2001

JP/Sutiyoso to announce bus fare hike Sunday

Sutiyoso to announce bus fare hike Sunday JAKARTA (JP): The City Council is scheduled to make a final decision on Saturday relating to the city administration's proposal to increase bus fares by between 30 percent and 60 percent, with the council expected to lower the range of the increase.