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Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/RI foreign divestment hit $3.3b: UN report

RI foreign divestment hit $3.3b: UN report JAKARTA (JP): The flow of foreign direct investment to Indonesia suffered a deficit of US$3.3 billion in 1999, higher than the deficit of $350 million in the previous year, according to the United Nations (UN) World Investment Report 2000.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Violence continues in Makassar over fuel price hike

Violence continues in Makassar over fuel price hike MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Chaos and brutality continued here on Tuesday as thousands of students protesting the fuel price hike vandalized the governor's office, burned more cars and clashed with provincial administration civil servants.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/The dark tunnel of justice

The dark tunnel of justiceBy Charles Himawan JAKARTA (JP): Hitherto many people believed Indonesia lacked the resources immediately to revamp its law enforcement, because this would involve a long chain, from the police to the prosecutors and finally to the judges.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Sapuan acted 'beyond authority'

Sapuan acted 'beyond authority' JAKARTA (JP): Former Bulog deputy chief Sapuan acted beyond his authority when he ordered the State Logistics Agency's employee foundation to release Rp 35 billion to a close confidante of President Abdurrahman Wahid, an investigator said on Tuesday.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Oct. 3, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Soeharto still a suspect: Judge Lalu

Soeharto still a suspect: Judge Lalu JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta District Court Chief Lalu Mariyun insisted that former president Soeharto is still a suspect in the multimillion-dollar graft case and that the case has not been closed."Soeharto is a suspect.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 3, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Caribbean cuisine on the menu at Planet Hollywood

Caribbean cuisine on the menu at Planet Hollywood JAKARTA (JP): Planet Hollywood is promising a treat for those who like their food hot and spicy but with a tart twist.The restaurant is offering a special menu of food and drink from the islands of the Caribbean until Oct. 27.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/English curriculum needs improving

English curriculum needs improving Recently in my Applied English Linguistics class at Atma Jaya University we had a discussion on English pronunciation. It happens that our lecturer, Prof. Dr. Anton M. Moeliono, is very concerned about his students' pronunciation.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Three live shells unearthed

Three live shells unearthed BOYOLALI, Central Java: Three active 60 millimeter artillery shells were found by a student digging a garbage hole in the backyard of a house in Sumbung village, Cepogo district.Aris, 21, was digging in the backyard on Monday when he came across a rusty metal object.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Court official goes on trial

Court official goes on trial JAKARTA (JP): An official of the Supreme Court was charged in the South Jakarta District Court on Monday with possession of fire arms and drugs.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Olympics athletes must continue training for 2001 SEAG: Wismoyo

Olympics athletes must continue training for 2001 SEAG: Wismoyo JAKARTA (JP): Just less than 24 hours after returning home, members of the Indonesian Olympics squad have been urged to start concentrating on the upcoming 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Regents charged with selling forest concessions

Regents charged with selling forest concessions JAKARTA (JP): The government will take to court four regents from East Kalimantan for allegedly selling forest concessions, a senior official of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry said on Tuesday.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Five hurt in machete attack

Five hurt in machete attack UNGARAN, Central Java: Four houses were burned down and at least five people injured when a suspected insane youth ran amok in Bendungan village, Semarang regency.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Minister Yahya lobbies for bigger education budget

Minister Yahya lobbies for bigger education budget JAKARTA (JP): Minister of National Education Yahya Muhaimin said on Tuesday his office would intensify its lobbying of related institutions as well as the House of Representatives (DPR) to increase the budget allocation for education.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Diarrhea deadly but not difficult to deal with

Diarrhea deadly but not difficult to deal withBy Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): Statistics now show diarrhea is still one of the top 10 causes of death in children under five years of age in developing countries.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya: Music and Entertainment* The Westin Surabaya, Jl. Embong Malang 85-89 (Phone: 031 5458888): - Java Jimmy's Irish Pub: Live music, Sunday to Thursday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.* Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Electricity theft causes state losses

Electricity theft causes state losses BOGOR (JP): Forty-nine companies and 1,750 houses have been caught stealing electricity from state-owned electricity company PT PLN over the last nine months, causing state losses of Rp 4.9 billion.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Sri Lanka vote turns into referendum on peace plan

Sri Lanka vote turns into referendum on peace planBy Amal Jayasinghe COLOMBO (AFP): Sri Lanka's upcoming national election is turning into a referendum on President Chandrika Kumaratunga's power-sharing plan to appease the country's Tamil separatists.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Maya Sigit pleads for rehab, not jail

Maya Sigit pleads for rehab, not jail JAKARTA (JP): Drug defendant Gusti Maya Firanti Noor, wife of former president Soeharto's grandson Ari Sigit, pleaded on Tuesday that she be put in a rehabilitation center instead of jail.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Debt restructuring of Texmaco, Tirtamas OK'd

Debt restructuring of Texmaco, Tirtamas OK'd JAKARTA (JP): The Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC) said on Tuesday that it had approved a proposal to restructure the debt of the giant Texmaco and Tirtamas groups.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Jakarta tops termite prevalence: Experts

Jakarta tops termite prevalence: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Experts revealed on Tuesday that the capital is the most termite-prone area in the country and has suffered trillions of rupiah in financial losses due to damages caused by the insects.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Sharon's mistake

Sharon's mistake The latest violence in the Middle East involving Palestinians and Israelis has raised concerns and alarm in the world community since the disputing groups were in the final stages of peace talks that could end 52 years of hostilities.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Judas Kiss 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Simon Sez 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 What Lies Beneath 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Crow 3 Salvation 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Any Given Sunday ...

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Business deals

Business deals It would appear, quite ominously, that history could well repeat itself in Indonesia.Although decentralization, devolution and autonomy may enhance the cause of democracy in many other countries, in Indonesia it may do quite the opposite.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Trudeau has transformed 'White' Canada

Trudeau has transformed 'White' CanadaBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): Canada used to be a white country.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Weightlifting body to hire foreign coach

Weightlifting body to hire foreign coach JAKARTA (JP): Following the women's weightlifters success in winning medals in the 2000 Olympic Games, the Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Association (PABBSI) aims to improve their capabilities by hiring a foreign coach.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Alleged GAM arms supplier nabbed

Alleged GAM arms supplier nabbed BANDUNG: Bandung City Police arrested a gun-and-ammunition supplier for the armed separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) early Sunday morning at his rented house on Jl. Terusan Kiaracondong, an officer said on Monday.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Manado's cuisine at Waroeng Chamoe-Chamoe

Manado's cuisine at Waroeng Chamoe-Chamoe JAKARTA (JP): Diners who are after a taste of Indonesian cuisine which runs farther afield than fried rice and soto (chicken broth) find themselves spoiled for choice on Jl. Panglima Polim IV in South Jakarta.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Lifestyle factors pivotal for having a healthy heart

Lifestyle factors pivotal for having a healthy heartBy Clare E. Urwin This is the second of three series on having a healthy heart. The writer is a nutritionist and health advisor based in Surabaya.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Protesters smash up coordinator's car

Protesters smash up coordinator's car JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of people protesting the fuel hike at the House of Representatives ran amok on Tuesday and damaged a car they said belonged to someone who hired them for the rally.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Nation told to use proper Bahasa Indonesia

Nation told to use proper Bahasa Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Minister of National Education Yahya Muhaimin launched on Tuesday the annual Bulan Bahasa (Indonesian Language Month) campaign for a month, renewing calls on all citizens, especially influential public figures, to speak and write ...

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Being fit reduces heart disease risk

Being fit reduces heart disease risk Dear Clare,I read your articles in The Jakarta Post and find them very interesting.I have a query to discuss with you. I did a stress test and the doctor found I suffered from slight depression.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Fallout not over from cash incentives

Fallout not over from cash incentives JAKARTA (JP): Reviews of Gubernatorial Decree No. 710/1981 and City Bylaw No. 1/1981 on incentive funds is being sought in the wake of the recent wrath over Rp 10 million cash given by Governor Sutiyoso to each city councillor.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/West Java textile producers eye Central Java

West Java textile producers eye Central Java BANDUNG (JP): The West Java Textile Association (API) reiterated on Tuesday that some of its members are planning to relocate their factories to Central Java following what they perceive as continuous financial burden.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Tommy seeks President's pardon

Tommy seeks President's pardon JAKARTA (JP): In a clever move to avoid the immediate execution of the Supreme Court's ruling that he be jailed for 18 months over corruption charges, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the youngest son of former president Soeharto, formally filed an appeal for clemency ...

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/State budget no stimulant to the economy

State budget no stimulant to the economy The government's 2001 budget estimates revenue at Rp 243 trillion (US$27.93 billion) and spending at Rp 295.1 trillion.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Professionalism a rare thing

Professionalism a rare thing In its recent annual session, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) reiterated that Indonesia is a law-based state, where everybody is subject to the supremacy of the law and is therefore equal before the law.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/A new baby for Khofifah

A new baby for Khofifah JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Women's Empowerment Khofifah Indar Parawansa gave birth to her fourth child on Monday.The newborn boy was delivered by caesarean section at Harapan Kita Hospital, Central Jakarta, at 7:22 p.m.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Government warns corrupt ex-bank owners of legal sanctions

Government warns corrupt ex-bank owners of legal sanctions JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli said on Tuesday that legal action would be taken against former bank owners who are deemed "uncooperative" in settling their debt to the government.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Negative attitude in language

Negative attitude in language Mr. Nandang Rahmat of Padjadjaran University stated that the dominance of the English language on Bahasa Indonesia has been so significant that the latter may lose its identity and finally erode.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/GAM behind JSX bombing: Police

GAM behind JSX bombing: Police JAKARTA (JP): Preliminary police investigations into the bombing of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) building have suggested the involvement of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), an officer said.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/House, government agree on new Banten province

House, government agree on new Banten province JAKARTA (JP): The map of the archipelago will change soon now that the House of Representatives and the government have agreed to the establishment of Banten as a province.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Kerosene price to be controlled to prevent intolerable hikes

Kerosene price to be controlled to prevent intolerable hikes JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will enact on Wednesday a stringent regulation to prevent any intolerable hikes in the price of kerosene.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Autonomy won't affect debt repayment: Experts

Autonomy won't affect debt repayment: Experts JAKARTA (JP): The implementation of regional autonomy next year would not affect the central government's capacity to repay its existing foreign debts, according to experts on Tuesday.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Is a pacifier good for your baby?

Is a pacifier good for your baby? Dear Dr. Donya,Thank you for your quick response to my previous questions. Now I want to ask you what you think about pacifiers for babies? I want to give one to my daughter to soothe her when she has a bad day.And I have a question on breastfeeding.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Ferro-Sinar Mas plastic tie-up

Ferro-Sinar Mas plastic tie-up JAKARTA (JP): PT Ferro Mas Dinamika, a joint venture between American firm Ferro Corporation and Indonesia's Sinar Mas Group, opened its new US$5.1 million plastics factory in Bekasi, West Java on Tuesday.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/TV today

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

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/NGO files lawsuit against DPRD members

NGO files lawsuit against DPRD members SURABAYA (JP): A prominent non-governmental organization (NGO) filed a class action lawsuit here on Tuesday against 18 members of the provincial legislature over recent foreign travel.

Wed, 04 Oct 2000

JP/Doctors playing politics: Gus Dur

Doctors playing politics: Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid in another seeming outburst suggested that the independent medical team who declared former president Soeharto physically and mentally unfit to stand trial was "playing politics".