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Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Samsung launches new handset

Samsung launches new handset JAKARTA (JP): Korean-based electronics company PT Samsung Electronics Indonesia launched on Thursday its new handset, the Samsung SGH-2400.The handphone uses two bandwidth technologies the GSM 900 and GSM 1800 and offers a large high resolution graphic LCD screen.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Albert fifth in Asian Swimming C'ships

Albert fifth in Asian Swimming C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's swimmer Albert Christiadi Sutanto finished fifth in his favorite discipline of the 200 meters butterfly at the Sixth Asian Swimming Championships in Pusan, South Korea, on Thursday.Albert clocked two minutes 04.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Council endorses Budget

Council endorses Budget BOGOR (JP): The Bogor mayoralty council endorsed on Thursday a 2000 city budget of Rp 85.04 billion in a plenary session led by council speaker M. Sahid.Twelve council factions agreed to approve the mayoralty- proposed budget, which was presented by Mayor Iswara R.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/President supports 10-year ID cards

President supports 10-year ID cards JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon issue citizen identity cards (KTP) valid for 10 years, sparing people the task of renewing every three years.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Challenges to Indonesian foreign policy

Challenges to Indonesian foreign policyBy Ali Alatas This is the first of two articles based on a presentation by the former minister of foreign affairs at the Aksara Foundation, which focuses on the development of an interactive civil society. The function was held on March 23.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/PLN's levies

PLN's levies I am a client of state electricity company PLN, No DD2260082, KWH no 6352106. As I always pay my bills on time, I expect to receive maximum service from PLN.But unfortunately, on Feb. 19, 2000, our electricity suddenly went off.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Telkom unveils vandal-beating ploy

Telkom unveils vandal-beating ploy JAKARTA (JP): Learning that its public payphones have repeatedly been the target of vandals, the Jakarta office of PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) has decided to install phone booths in protected areas, an official said on Thursday.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/OPEC move good for all

OPEC move good for all Indonesia stands to benefit greatly from the OPEC agreement on Tuesday to raise its oil production by 1.45 million barrels per day (mbpd) beginning in April even though the country has no spare production capacity.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/On linguist

On linguist I refer to the letter from Mr. Adrianus Hiyung Tjung published in The Jakarta Post on March 18, 2000. First of all, we would like to apologize to him because we did not find his name in our registration database.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Agrakom names commissioners

Agrakom names commissioners JAKARTA (JP): Former Astra International chief executive officer Rini M.S. Soewandi and finance director Dorys Herlambang have been appointed commissioners of PT Agrakom Multi Citra Siberkom, a local company that owns news portal www.detik.com.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/TV today

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

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/IIU plant closed 'only temporarily'

IIU plant closed 'only temporarily' JAKARTA (ANTARA): The government has shut down giant pulp maker PT Inti Indorayon Utama (PT IIU) in Porsea, North Sumatra, temporarily pending a permanent settlement of its case by an arbitrator, an Indonesian environmental activist said here.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Comic figures now on unique postage stamps

Comic figures now on unique postage stampsBy Yuli Tri Suwarni BANDUNG (JP): The launch of a new series of stamps featuring five comic strip characters from national and local newspapers is sure to put a smile on the face of every stamp collector.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Brother denies Taufik's powerful role in congress

Brother denies Taufik's powerful role in congress SEMARANG (JP): A younger brother of Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri's husband Taufik Kiemas denied allegations on Thursday that Taufik had maneuvered behind the scenes to campaign for his wife's reelection as chairwoman of the ...

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Mixed reviews

Mixed reviews The history of any Chinese dynasty is usually written by the one which succeeds it.Thus it is far too early to know how former Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui eventually will be assessed by those who come after him.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Court rules IBRA's takeover of bank Bali illegal

Court rules IBRA's takeover of bank Bali illegal JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta State Administrative Court ruled on Thursday that the takeover of Bank Bali by the Indonesian Banking Restructuring Agency (IBRA) last July was illegal and the bank should be returned to its former controlling owner, Rudy ...

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Vice President's ability

Vice President's ability For more than 30 years we were in the New Order regime. The position for president at that time had huge authority. There was almost absolute power in the president's hands.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/More autonomy, more responsibility

More autonomy, more responsibility YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta Governor Sultan Hamengku Buwono X called on local officials on Thursday to take on more responsibility with the implementation of the new regional autonomy law.The government is now planning to implement the decree.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/The Kamoro strive to regain lost culture

The Kamoro strive to regain lost cultureBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): At least there is one American who is not trying to preach the merits of liberal democracy to people here. For Kal Muller realizes that a lot of traditional societies are not all backward and barbaric.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Flour producers seek exclusive import rights

Flour producers seek exclusive import rights JAKARTA (JP): Local flour producers called on the government on Thursday to give them sole import rights in order to stay afloat amidst stiffer competition from abroad, Antara reported.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/$20m set for Internet firms

$20m set for Internet firms JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia Online, a local group of Internet companies and the parent firm of news portal Astaga!com, said on Thursday it would allocate US$20 million in venture capital for Indonesian Internet start-up companies.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/U.S. automakers question govt's ban on luxury cars

U.S. automakers question govt's ban on luxury cars JAKARTA (JP): The United States Automotive Trade Policy Council said on Thursday international automakers were concerned by Indonesia's recent decision to reimpose a ban on the import of luxury vehicles.Stephen J.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Insurance for village chiefs

Insurance for village chiefs TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang regency administration has covered life insurance payment for 316 village chiefs here in a bid to uplift their welfare and boost their spirit to serve the public.Tangerang regent H.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Concert, workshop at Teater Utan Kayu

Concert, workshop at Teater Utan Kayu JAKARTA (JP): Violinist I Gusti Bagus Wismakarma and pianists Ary Sutedja and Iswargia R. Sudarno will perform works for piano and for violin and piano by the German composer Detlev Glanert at Teater Utan Kayu, East Jakarta, on Friday (March 31).

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Watching Indonesian short films on the Internet

Watching Indonesian short films on the InternetBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): The 13th Singapore International Festival which takes place between March 31 and April 15, will also feature the Asian Digital Film Festival, an event that can be accessed on the Internet.By logging on to http://www.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/TNI formally closes Dili military district command

TNI formally closes Dili military district command KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) formally closed the military district command in Dili, East Timor, on Thursday, ending a process that began in October.Udayana Military Chief Maj. Gen.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Govt satys firm on fuel, perk hikes

Govt satys firm on fuel, perk hikes JAKARTA (JP): The government stood firm with its plans to slightly raise fuel prices and astronomically increase the structural allowances of high-ranking officials beginning on Saturday despite a nation-wide strong opposition to the measures.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Wie Wie aims to win drag race

Wie Wie aims to win drag race JAKARTA (JP): Local driver Wie Wie Rianto is looking to win the second stage of the national drag race at the Sentul circuit near Bogor on April 9.Wie Wie said on Thursday he was ready to defend his victory in the first stage at Sentul circuit on March 19.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, March 31, 2000

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, March 31, 2000Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Pameraya 2000 by H. Widayat at the National Gallery, Central Jakarta, March 31. * Painting Exhibition by Satya Graha, at Galeri Milenium, Golden Plaza complex, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Abdurrahman lashes out at his Cabinet in public

Abdurrahman lashes out at his Cabinet in public JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid openly criticized his Cabinet -- particularly the economic team -- on Thursday, banning ministers from overseas travel until they are able to resolve a pressing problem with the International Monetary ...

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Client accuses lawyer of fraud

Client accuses lawyer of fraud JAKARTA (JP): The capital has been hit by outstanding cases of fraud and embezzlement this month, four of which were reported within the past two days at Jakarta Police headquarters.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Davis Cup team 'to qualify' for Group I

Davis Cup team 'to qualify' for Group I JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti), Tanri Abeng, said on Thursday that he targeted the national Davis Cup team to qualify for Group I of the Asia Oceania Zone.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Flight from poverty ends in tragedy for many women

Flight from poverty ends in tragedy for many womenBy Brian Murphy By the millions, people are on the move around the world, crossing borders to escape war and tyranny or to pursue economic betterment.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Ban on headdress revoked

Ban on headdress revoked BOGOR (JP): Karya Bhakti Foundation director Soebagio has apologized for all inconveniences and blamed a hospital staffer for all the problems concerning a female doctor who was prohibited from wearing a headdress on duty.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Fresh natural disasters add to Aceh miseries

Fresh natural disasters add to Aceh miseries BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): No less than 600 people in strife-torn Aceh have fled their homes in the past few days after parts of the province were ravaged by cyclones, landslides and floods.Violence, meanwhile, continues to plague the area.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Motorola touts new handset

Motorola touts new handset JAKARTA (JP): The United States-based mobile communications firm PT Motorola Indonesia launched on Thursday a new handset; the Motorola Talkabout T2688.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Focus shifts to PDI-P secretary-general

Focus shifts to PDI-P secretary-general SEMARANG (JP): With Megawati Soekarnoputri's reelection to the top post in the Indonesian Democratic of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) a foregone conclusion, everyone is now anticipating who will become secretary-general.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Friday, March 31, 2000)

Pick of the Flicks (for Friday, March 31, 2000)Hollywood KC The Insider 14:30 17:15 21:00 The Beach 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Green Mile 14:30 18:00 21:30 The Prophecy 2 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Crazy in ...

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Pakistanis admit to raping pregnant woman

Pakistanis admit to raping pregnant woman JAKARTA (JP): Two Pakistani nationals who were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly raping a five-month pregnant woman in Tangerang have admitted their wrongdoing, secretary to the Jakarta Police detectives unit said on Thursday.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Danamon merger 'won't affect creditors'

Danamon merger 'won't affect creditors' JAKARTA (JP): The merger of publicly listed Bank Danamon and eight other smaller banks will not affect their obligations to creditors.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on March 30, 2000:

Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on March 30, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,557.00 7,633.00Australian dollar 1 4,622.62 4,676.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/PD Pasar Jaya to let 56 markets go it alone

PD Pasar Jaya to let 56 markets go it alone JAKARTA (JP): City-owned market operator PD Pasar Jaya will convert the 56 government-supported markets under its management into self-supported ones by April 1, in expectation of doubled revenue, officials said on Thursday.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Learn to honor others as individuals

Learn to honor others as individualsBy Harry Bhaskara JAKARTA (JP): People who live in a pluralistic society like Indonesia find it difficult to imagine social conflicts in more homogeneous societies.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Kerosene supplies in city sufficent

Kerosene supplies in city sufficent JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil company Pertamina has set aside 10 to 11 million kiloliters of kerosene for household usage in anticipation of the government's decision to hike the fuel price on April 1, an official said on Thursday.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Tourist workers protest graft

Tourist workers protest graft DENPASAR, Bali: Hundreds of members of the Indonesian Tourism Workers Association (HPI) protested at the gubernatorial office on Wednesday calling for firm action against graft by officials in the industry.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Unauthorized use of car

Unauthorized use of car I am very disappointed with the Hard Rock Beach Hotel in Kuta, Bali, and its valet parking service. This incident took place on March 18, 2000, at about 9 p.m. local time.I had my car parked by the hotel's valet parking service in the lobby.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Still scarred, Vietnam wavers between the old and the new

Still scarred, Vietnam wavers between the old and the newBy Paul Alexander DONG HA, Vietnam (AP): The two Viet Cong soldiers made it through the mines and through nine of the 11 barbed-wire fences around Charlie 1 support base near the Demilitarized Zone.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Fishermen complain of modern vessels

Fishermen complain of modern vessels DENPASAR, Bali: Traditional fishermen in Bali have complained about the operation of big fishing vessels in their seas.A group of fishermen met with local legislators, saying that foreign fishing boats have been breaching the six mile shore-to- sea zone.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Soeharto's a no-show

Soeharto's a no-show JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office has pledged to force former president Soeharto's appearance for a questioning over alleged corruption and abuse of power on Monday after he failed to turn up on Thursday.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Past deeds of the Dutch

Past deeds of the Dutch I refer to Mr. Y. Santo's letter titled To Mr. Oltmans in The Jakarta Post on March 28, 2000, and to Mr. Oltmans' letter Soeharto's crime in the Post edition of March 27, 2000. I would like to say that what Mr.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Student, workers plan huge fuel price protest

Student, workers plan huge fuel price protest JAKARTA (JP): Seven student and labor organizations have vowed to bring some 10,000 people to the streets on Saturday to protest the government's plan to raise fuel prices the same day.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Pertamina to boost fuel and kerosene supplies

Pertamina to boost fuel and kerosene supplies JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina has boosted supplies of diesel oil and kerosene in the domestic market to keep their prices from soaring due to speculation and hoarding, company president Baihaki Hakim said on Wednesday.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/S. Sulawesi farmers to quit growing rice

S. Sulawesi farmers to quit growing rice SIDRAP, South Sulawesi (JP): Thousands of farmers in Sidrap regency, some 230 kilometers north of the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar, have threatened to stop growing rice if the price of unhusked rice does not improve before the next harvest in October.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Market refurbishment projects

Market refurbishment projects JAKARTA (JP): Milk and food producer PT Nestle Indonesia inaugurated its second traditional market refurbishment project on Thursday in a ceremony centered at Jatinegara market in East Jakarta.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Dutch Embassy to donate soccer balls

Dutch Embassy to donate soccer balls JAKARTA (JP): The Dutch Embassy, through Ambassador Baron Schelto van Heemstra, will donate 500 soccer balls on April 3.In a press release on Thursday, the embassy said that of the 500 balls, 200 would be presented to the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI).

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 30, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Medical supply for RSCM

Medical supply for RSCM JAKARTA (JP): International social fund raiser Rotary Club Jakarta Menteng's president Kris H. Sulisto donated on Thursday medical supplies worth US$200,000 to the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM).

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/OPEC output boost draws mixed reaction in Asia

OPEC output boost draws mixed reaction in AsiaBy James T. Areddy and Heather Draper HONG KONG (Dow Jones): The move by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) early Wednesday to boost output to levels of a year ago should push Asia's retail prices down and provide some relief to ...

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Trade ties profit from Clinton's visit

Trade ties profit from Clinton's visitBy Madhu Nainan BOMBAY (AFP): Indo-U.S. economic ties were the big winner from President Bill Clinton's state visit to India, with US$4 billion in business agreements heralding the beginning of a new trade relationship.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/City to be free of leaded gasonline by 2001

City to be free of leaded gasonline by 2001 JAKARTA (JP): An international environment agency official hinted on Thursday that the capital would be free of leaded gasoline by Jan. 1, 2001, and nationwide by 2003.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/Batam checks car imports

Batam checks car imports JAKARTA (JP): The Batam Industrial Development Authority is requiring that all imports of both used and new vehicles pass a preshipment inspection.

Fri, 31 Mar 2000

JP/No one killed in Mimika forest

No one killed in Mimika forest TIMIKA, Irian Jaya: The local military said on Thursday that no one was killed in an attack by an unidentified group on a number of farmers collecting firewood in Kali Kopi forest in Mimika regency on Sunday.Mimika Military Chief Lt. Col.