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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: The Thomas Crown Affair 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Haunting 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Pallbearer 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Wrongfully Accused 14:55 17:35 19:45 ...

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/MUI upset over widespread prostitution

MUI upset over widespread prostitution SEMARANG: The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) chapter in Central Java expressed concern on Wednesday over the emergence of widespread prostitution on the streets of almost every regency and mayoralty in the province.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/New forum maintains PKB, PDI-P alliance

New forum maintains PKB, PDI-P alliance SURABAYA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and the National Awakening Party (PKB) are maintaining their close ties through a forum which is aimed at providing political education for their supporters.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/New ministers commend role of public criticism

New ministers commend role of public criticism JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie assured government critics on Wednesday that the new Cabinet would be receptive to their concerns and that it would try its best to accommodate the ...

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Reorganization within agencies

Reorganization within agencies I subscribe to President Abdurrahman Wahid's decision to drastically abolish the Ministry of Information. However, it is necessary to consider continued employment for the laid-off personnel.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Nov. 3, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 6,696.00 6,764.00Australian dollar 1 4,300.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/IMF programs 'need reviewing'

IMF programs 'need reviewing' JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid wants to revise the country's economic programs with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to emphasize the development of agriculture and small businesses, said visiting IMF Asia Pacific director Hubert Neiss.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/PABBSI gets Rp 124m from state firms

PABBSI gets Rp 124m from state firms JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Association (PABBSI) secretary-general, Djoko Pramono, announced on Wednesday that a surprise transfer into the organization's bank account of Rp 124 million (US$18,370) would enable its ...

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Participants reliant on cultivation project

Participants reliant on cultivation project JAKARTA (JP): Unemployed residents participating in the city's idle land cultivation project urged the city administration on Wednesday to continue the project until the economic crisis is over.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Mustofa, Hasyim tipped to take on top NU job

Mustofa, Hasyim tipped to take on top NU job YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chapter here tipped Mustofa Bisri and Hasyim Muzadi on Wednesday as the leading candidates to take over from Abdurrahman Wahid as chairman of the country's largest Muslim organization.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Ramadan to start Dec. 9: Government

Ramadan to start Dec. 9: Government JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Wednesday here that the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan will this year begin on Thursday, Dec. 9.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/'Trauma center' set up for East Timorese children

'Trauma center' set up for East Timorese children JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission for Children's Protection has set up a rehabilitation center to help East Timorese children suffering from trauma in the East Nusa Tenggara camps.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Governor should resign, says legislator

Governor should resign, says legislator AMBON, Maluku: The Maluku provincial legislative council has the right to ask the governor to step down if the latter fails to admit responsibility for the prolonged communal unrest in the province, a legislator said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/A curse on the presidency

A curse on the presidency The use of the word curse might sound a little too extreme, but in my limited knowledge of the English language, I could not find a better word which might soften the meaning.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * Painting Exhibition: Magic and Modernism, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Nov. 30.Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Phone: 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Emirates Airlines service

Emirates Airlines service As the peak season approaches, here is a word of caution to anyone planning to travel to the UK with Emirates Airlines. This airline is, in many ways, first class, and deserves the accolades it has had over the years.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Bhinneka beats Panasia in last match

Bhinneka beats Panasia in last match SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Host Bhinneka Sritex managed to equal Bandung Panasia Indosyntec in the fifth serie of the 1999 A Mild Kobatama national basketball league after defeating on Monday evening Bima Sakti Nikko Steel of Malang, East Java, 74- 56.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Insensible figure

Insensible figure Starting from Nov. 1, 1999, East Timor has had no more Indonesian Military (TNI) or Police troops. It means that Indonesia is no longer involved with East Timor. There is one thing though that needs clarification.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/CPO contaminated in Deli Tama tanks

CPO contaminated in Deli Tama tanks JAKARTA (JP): Palm oil producers and traders in North Sumatra have urged the government to act firmly and quickly to stem fallout from the rejection of 19,000 metric tons of Indonesian crude palm oil (CPO) at Rotterdam Port last month due to diesel oil ...

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Local elections to be held before June 10

Local elections to be held before June 10 JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the General Elections Commission (KPU) Rudini inaugurated on Wednesday 51 members of the Local Elections Committee (PPL) who will organize elections simultaneously in the newly established provinces and regencies before June ...

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/A local drop of Balinese cheer

A local drop of Balinese cheerBy Debe Campbell DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The Balinese have brewed wine from rice and palm juice for centuries, but recently grapes have entered the recipe in a big way.Increasing duties and taxes on imported wine have pushed it off many a wine-lover's table.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/First Cabinet meeting a larning experience

First Cabinet meeting a larning experience JAKARTA (JP): The first Cabinet plenary session on Wednesday was a learning experience for all in attendance, not only because of the numerous new faces but also because many present were former political rivals.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Sutiyoso to propose 37% hike in revised budget

Sutiyoso to propose 37% hike in revised budget JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso will soon submit to the City Council a review of the 1999/2000 budget worth Rp 3.7 trillion (US$544 million), a 37 percent increase from the current budget of Rp 2.7 trillion, a senior official said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/House promises Bank Bali investigation

House promises Bank Bali investigation JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives special investigation committee said on Wednesday it would push ahead with its own investigations to unravel the high-profile Bank Bali scandal despite publication of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) audit.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Soeharto Investigation II

Soeharto Investigation II The government's decision to reopen the corruption investigation against former president Soeharto, while laudable, has led to concerns about whether it can succeed where the previous administration failed.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Ibis hotels to hold chess meet

Ibis hotels to hold chess meet JAKARTA (JP): Five Ibis hotels and Hotel Arcadia here will hold chess tournaments for students from Nov. 20 to Nov. 28, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday.The five Ibis hotels are Ibis Kemayoran, Ibis Slipi, Ibis Tamarin, Ibis Mangga Dua and Ibis Cikarang.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Cheap sidewalk eateries serve sex on the side

Cheap sidewalk eateries serve sex on the sideBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Until a few months ago, residents and visitors in Denpasar rarely saw pretty young women at small warung (street stalls), which sell cups of coffee, snacks and meals on the city's main streets and in traditional ...

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Fortune-tellers deported to China

Fortune-tellers deported to China JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General for Immigration deported on Wednesday three Chinese nationals for breaching immigration rules, an immigration official said.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/ICRC steps up probe into Irian Jaya case

ICRC steps up probe into Irian Jaya case JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has stepped up its probe into the alleged involvement of the ICRC in the 1996 massacre in Mapnduma, Jaya Wijaya regency.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Former Astra owners ponder stake buyback

Former Astra owners ponder stake buyback JAKARTA (JP): The Soeryadjaya family, the founder and former owner of publicly listed PT Astra International, is expressing strong interest in buying back their stake in the auto giant.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/TNI to end security approach in Aceh: Widodo

TNI to end security approach in Aceh: Widodo JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Adm. Widodo A.S. said the military would no longer resort to its repressive security approach in handling tensions in restive Aceh.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 03, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/HCB sues state company

HCB sues state company JAKARTA (JP): The Hongkong Chinese Bank (HCB) has filed at the Commercial Court a bankruptcy claim against state-owned ship builder PT Dok & Perkapalan Kodja Bahari for allegedly failing to pay US$3.5 million in promissory notes, according to a court document.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Woman judges set to be mandatory in rape cases

Woman judges set to be mandatory in rape cases JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to issue a regulation requiring at least one of the three judges presiding over rape trials be a woman.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Astra Agro's profits fall

Astra Agro's profits fall JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed plantation company Astra Agro Lestari recorded a consolidated net income of Rp 121.1 billion (US$17.3 million) in the third quarter which ended in September, a 19.6 percent drop from Rp 150.6 billion in the corresponding period last year.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Alcatel sells new cell phone

Alcatel sells new cell phone JAKARTA (JP): PT Alcatel Indonesia launched on Wednesday its One-Touch Easy dual band mobile phone, featuring an integrated handsfree mode with digital sound quality.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Administration denies bribing Bekasi councilors

Administration denies bribing Bekasi councilors JAKARTA (JP): The city administration denied on Wednesday it bribed Bekasi councilors Rp 1 million (US$147) each to retract their demand for the closure of the 108-hectare Bantar Gebang dump site in Bekasi.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/PSSI to introduce quarterfinals to Ligina

PSSI to introduce quarterfinals to Ligina JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has approved the staging of quarterfinals matches for the first time in the history of the Indonesian Soccer League (Ligina).

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Chinese tycoons ready to bring back US$5b-$10b

Chinese tycoons ready to bring back US$5b-$10b JAKARTA (JP): Chinese-Indonesian tycoons are preparing to repatriate between US$5 billion and $10 billion in funds they sent out of the country amid the economic and political turmoil of the past two years, a noted businessman said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

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.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Toyota-Astra launches new car

Toyota-Astra launches new car JAKARTA (JP): PT Toyota-Astra Motor announced on Wednesday the launch of its new Camry sedan into the local market.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Police open investigation of Depok church burning

Police open investigation of Depok church burning JAKARTA (JP): The police have questioned seven witnesses in the burning of a Protestant church on Tuesday in Beji, Depok, south of Jakarta, city police chief Maj. Gen. Noegroho Djajoesman said.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/TNI feared to hamper investigation into Aceh rights abuses

TNI feared to hamper investigation into Aceh rights abuses Though thousands of internal refugees have returned home, sporadic violence and disappearances continue in Aceh amid mounting calls for a referendum.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Indosat reports Rp 1.19t net income in third quarter

Indosat reports Rp 1.19t net income in third quarter JAKARTA (JP): PT Indosat announced on Wednesday an unaudited consolidated net income of Rp 1.19 trillion (US$170 million) for the first nine months of the year ending Sept. 30.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Dining at The Restaurant on the Island of Paradise

Dining at The Restaurant on the Island of Paradise DENPASAR, Bali (JP): One would not associate Bali with Fine Dining, which requires strict adherence to dress codes, settings and venues.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Lottery ticket vendor killed

Lottery ticket vendor killed JAKARTA (JP): A vendor of lottery tickets was allegedly killed on Friday night by a friend following a dispute a day earlier over an amount of money lent to the suspected killer, the victim's friends said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 04 Nov 1999

JP/Ininvex '99 eyes 30,000 visitors

Ininvex '99 eyes 30,000 visitors JAKARTA (JP): A major exhibition promoting investment in Indonesia to be held in Singapore next month is expected to draw some 30,000 visitors, including 6,000 prospective foreign investors and buyers, the organizers said on Wednesday.

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