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Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Matori rejects dismissal from National Awakening Party

Matori rejects dismissal from National Awakening Party JAKARTA (JP): The law making body of the National Awakening Party (PKB) approved on Monday the dismissal of Matori Abdul Djalil and Abdul Cholik Achmad as party's chairman and official in charge of education affairs respectively.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Jakarta beckons as a center for illegal wildlife trade

Jakarta beckons as a center for illegal wildlife tradeBy Bayu Dwi Mardana Kusuma JAKARTA (JP): Despite its limited number of native animals, Jakarta is overwhelmed with wild and protected species which have been brought here from all around the country.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Indonesia protests fatal shooting of Sgt. Lirman

Indonesia protests fatal shooting of Sgt. Lirman JAKARTA (JP): The Government of Indonesia strongly protested to UNTAET the fatal shooting in Indonesian territory of First Sgt. Lirman Hadimu, a member of Indonesian Infantry Battalion 726 in Belu regency on Saturday.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Indonesia protests fatal shooting of Sgt. Lirman

Indonesia protests fatal shooting of Sgt. Lirman KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Despite the official protest by the government, Udayana Military chief Maj. Gen. Willem T. da Costa said on Monday that the shooting of an Indonesian Army soldier by a UN peacekeeper was "understandable".

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/High school dispute continues

High school dispute continues JAKARTA (JP): Deputy governor for people's welfare affairs Djailani said on Monday that the exchange deal between public junior high school 56 in the Blok M area, South Jakarta, with PT Tata Disantara cannot be annulled by the city administration.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/PT Indah Kiat, PT Tjiwi Kimia stall APP's reports

PT Indah Kiat, PT Tjiwi Kimia stall APP's reports JAKARTA (JP): Singapore-based Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) is unable to meet its July deadline for the publication of the company's financial report, due to problems at its Indonesian units PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper and PT Pabrik Kertas Tjiwi Kimia, a ...

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Rupiah rate July 30

Rupiah rate July 30 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,390.00 10,390.00 9,841.00 9,939.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Megawati: Her father's daughter?

Megawati: Her father's daughter?By R. William Liddle OHIO (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri, Indonesia's newly elected president, lives under the gaze of her father.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Mid-rank officer files suit against Bimantoro

Mid-rank officer files suit against Bimantoro JAKARTA (JP): Sr. Comr. Alfons Loemau filed a lawsuit on Monday against National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro, disputing his arrest and detention by the National Police on charges of insubordination.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/2,100 families in dispute with Army

2,100 families in dispute with Army BANDUNG: Over 2,100 families in Cibeunying Kidul and Kaler Bandung subdistricts, Bandung regency, West Java, are up in arms as the land they have occupied since the 1960s has suddenly been claimed by the Infantry Armament Unit of the Siliwangi Military Command.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Variety Show 10:00 Children's Program 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 12:00 p.m.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Gains from perceived stability

Gains from perceived stability The almost 14 percent appreciation of the rupiah against the U.S.dollar immediately after the dismissal of Abdurrahman Wahid from the presidency last week shows how enormous have been the damages on the economy inflicted by his erratic leadership.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Residents hit by trees to receive compensation

Residents hit by trees to receive compensation JAKARTA (JP): Residents who are injured by felled trees will receive compensation from city-owned insurance firm PT Askrida, City Parks Agency head Dadang Ruskandar said on Monday."We are now preparing a bylaw on the matter.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/New team told to regain market trust

New team told to regain market trust JAKARTA (JP): Economists have urged the upcoming Cabinet economic team to focus on regaining market confidence immediately through credible economic policies while optimism still remains after the peaceful appointment of President Megawati Soekarnoputri, which ...

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Indonesian men's basketball team wins first tour game

Indonesian men's basketball team wins first tour game JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian men's basketball team made a good start on Monday with a 95-78 victory over the Philippines Maritime Institute on the first day of the Philippine's National Basketball League invitation.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Blind renew equal opportunity demands

Blind renew equal opportunity demands JAKARTA (JP): Blind masseurs are often seen walking through housing complexes in the evening, seeking people who require their services.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Armed men rob supermarket

Armed men rob supermarket BOGOR (JP): Over 10 armed men robbed a supermarket on Jl. Raya Ciomas, Pasir Kuda village, Bogor, on Monday before dawn and escaped with a cash box, three computers and a television.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Aprindo, Global Sources tie up

Aprindo, Global Sources tie up JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Retailers (Aprindo) has agreed to cooperate with business to business (B2B) e-commerce provider Global Sources in promotion activities.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Trikomsel to open 110 outlets

Trikomsel to open 110 outlets JAKARTA (JP): Cellular phone distributor PT Trikomsel Multimedia is targeting to open about 110 new outlets by the end of this year as part of its expansion program, an executive said on Monday.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Megawati to visit ASEAN member states

Megawati to visit ASEAN member states JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri will visit member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) between Aug. 22 and Aug. 26 to confirm Indonesia's commitment to the regional organization.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Court rejects annulment of Akbar investigation

Court rejects annulment of Akbar investigation JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta district court dismissed a suit on Monday filed by Kurnia Ananda against the National Police headquarters for suspending its investigation into Akbar Tandjung whom the plaintiff alleged had falsified land deeds.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Yogyakarta won't set up provincial information office

Yogyakarta won't set up provincial information office YOGYAKARTA (JP): The provincial administration here joined on Monday the nationwide move to oppose the reported plan to revive the ministry of information.Provincial secretary Bambang S.P.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Drug dealer gets jail sentence and fine

Drug dealer gets jail sentence and fine TANGERANG (JP): After postponing the reading of the verdict twice, the Tangerang District Court finally sentenced on Monday a drug dealer to seven years and six months in jail and Rp 2 million in fines.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/S&P revises Indonesia's rating outlook to stable

S&P revises Indonesia's rating outlook to stable JAKARTA (JP): International rating agency Standard & Poor's affirmed on Monday all its sovereign credit and senior unsecured debt ratings on Indonesia.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Justice Benjamin replaces murdered Syafiuddin

Justice Benjamin replaces murdered Syafiuddin JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the Supreme Court Bagir Manan said on Monday that Justice Benjamin Mangkoedilaga had been appointed as the chief of the justices team preparing the establishment of an Ad Hoc Human Rights trial replacing the late ...

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Experts support plan for special ICT ministry

Experts support plan for special ICT ministry JAKARTA (JP): Experts gave their support on Monday to a proposal to establish a special ministry for information, communications, and technology (ICT) in the new Cabinet of President Megawati Soekarnoputri.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Supreme Court to issue verdict on Golkar today

Supreme Court to issue verdict on Golkar today JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court will rule on Tuesday whether the Golkar Party must be dissolved as a result of alleged violations committed during the last general election.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 30, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Exhibitions * Exotic Batik by Mitramas Agung Kencana, Grand Hotel Preanger Bandung, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 81 (Phone: 022 4231631), 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., July 31. * Contemporary Fine Arts by fine arts school teachers, Taman Budaya (West Java Cultural Center), Jl.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/KPC refuses to lower price of its 51% stake

KPC refuses to lower price of its 51% stake JAKARTA (JP): East Kalimantan-based coal mining company Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) insisted on Monday that the local administration should pay US$448.8 million for its 51 percent stake.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/New council building 'not a priority'

New council building 'not a priority' JAKARTA (JP): The city administration, in response to mounting criticism over its plan to buy a new building for the City Council, stated on Monday that it would take some time before the plan could be materialized.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Eight oil palm companies face legal action

Eight oil palm companies face legal action MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): North Sumatra's Plantation Agency will recommend that North Sumatra Governor Rizal Nurdin take legal action against eight oil palm plantation firms in the province for their alleged involvement in slash-and-burn practices, an ...

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Business still brisk despite empty kiosks

Business still brisk despite empty kiosks JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of kiosks remain vacant in Tanah Abang market, Central Jakarta, while over a thousand street vendors operate in the area, blocking part of the road and causing chronic traffic jams.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Henna puts a bit of color into women's lives

Henna puts a bit of color into women's livesBy Dewi Kurniawati JAKARTA (JP): Don't be surprised when you take a peek at some women's nails here to find they are daubed with unusual colors -- orange, deep browns, black -- or an intricate design covers their hands.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/PDAM Manado in trouble

PDAM Manado in trouble MANADO, North Sulawesi: A tap water company belonging to the Manado mayoralty is on the brink of financial collapse, according to its director.Hany Roring, the director, said that the company's revenue had not matched its expenses.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Police link recent spate of bombings to Acehnese rebels

Police link recent spate of bombings to Acehnese rebels JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police claim to have found evidence linking the recent spate of bombings in the capital with the Acehnese separatist movement.City police detective chief for general crimes Comr.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/New Cabinet

New Cabinet News have spread that the new Cabinet will have 36 ministerial positions. Compared to the last Cabinet, this is an increase of 10 positions.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Nine Bandung prisoners die within 3 months

Nine Bandung prisoners die within 3 months BANDUNG (JP): At least nine inmates of the Kebon Waru Prison here have died from various diseases in the last three months, according to records from the Hasan Sadikin General Hospital.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Police sue Yogya LBH

Police sue Yogya LBH YOGYAKARTA: The Yogyakarta Police have sued Yogyakarta's chapter of Legal Aid Institute (LBH) and one of its lawyers for allegedly defaming the police.Reading the suit at a court hearing on Monday, prosecutor Basuki D.S.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Megawati revokes Gus Dur's decree

Megawati revokes Gus Dur's decree JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri issued her first presidential decree last week, revoking the decree of then president Abdurrahman Wahid No. 121/2000 on the delegation of authority from him to Megawati as vice president.In Presidential Decree No.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Marlev still showing style despite eight-year drought

Marlev still showing style despite eight-year drought JAKARTA (JP): July 29 was not just another Sunday for Marlev Mario Mainaky.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Man produces fake lubricant

Man produces fake lubricant PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The Banyumas police caught on Friday Bambang Hermanto, 45, suspected of producing fake lubricant, in Sukoharjo regency, Central Java.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/On fraudulent Zwitsal contest

On fraudulent Zwitsal contest With reference to the letter from Mr. Moharomah of Kendal, Central Java, published in the July 27, 2001 edition of The Jakarta Post, PT Sara Lee Body Care Indonesia Tbk.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Prosecutor faces intimidation

Prosecutor faces intimidation JAKARTA (JP): The head of South Jakarta prosecutor's office Antasari Azhar is reported to have received threatening phone calls last weekend and was followed by people driving a jeep.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Kerosene scarce in Cilacap

Kerosene scarce in Cilacap CILACAP, Central Java: Kerosene has become scarce in retail outlets in Cilacap regency, Central Java, where state oil and gas company Pertamina's fuel refinery plant is located.

Tue, 31 Jul 2001

JP/Cabinet lineup little changed

Cabinet lineup little changed JAKARTA (JP): Little changes are expected to be made in the structure of the coming Cabinet of President Megawati Soekarnoputri, with some old faces likely to be maintained.