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Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/State hotel operators HII, Natour to merge

State hotel operators HII, Natour to merge JAKARTA (JP): Two state-owned hotel operators, PT Hotel Indonesia International and PT Natour, will be merged into one corporation as part of a consolidation process in anticipation of an initial public offering (IPO) in 2003.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Central government to guarantee provinces' debts

Central government to guarantee provinces' debts JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli said on Friday the central government would guarantee foreign debts incurred by provincial administrations after the autonomy law takes effect next year.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Analysts differ on political conflicts

Analysts differ on political conflicts YOGYAKARTA (JP): Political researcher Samsu Rizal Panggabean says that the current political conflict among the political elite was not alarming, while another observer Lambang Trijono is of the opinion that the conflicts could make social and political life ...

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Thaksin Shinawatra: The real tragedy

Thaksin Shinawatra: The real tragedyBy Karim Raslan KUALA LUMPUR: When it was first discovered -- two months ago -- that the telecom tycoon and political aspirant Thaksin Shinawatra's household servants were amongst the world's richest domestic employees (four of them including Boonchu ...

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Gus Dur's Australia visit useless for Indonesia: Legislators

Gus Dur's Australia visit useless for Indonesia: Legislators JAKARTA (JP): Legislators on Friday strongly reacted to President Abdurrahman Wahid's intention to visit Australia this month, saying the Indonesian leader should delay the visit which was not urgent and likely be unproductive.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Government to launch massive health campaign

Government to launch massive health campaign JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Health in cooperation with the private sector is set to launch a nationwide campaign in commemoration of the 36th Health Day, designed to promote better health as well as a better relationship between patients ...

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Indonesia calls on U.S. to reopen its embassy

Indonesia calls on U.S. to reopen its embassy JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government is calling on the United States to reopen its embassy here and resume consular services to avoid a possible deterioration of ties between the two countries.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Income tax of expats

Income tax of expats Referring to the article in The Jakarta Post, on Nov. 1, 2000 on page 1, titled Expats must pay tax for income earned abroad, I would like to clarify some misquotations or misprints.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/'Ice Storm' portrays psyche of 1970s America

'Ice Storm' portrays psyche of 1970s AmericaBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): Some of us take the '70s for granted. It's a decade that happened not too long ago, a period that a lot of us lived through. Some of us were even born or grew up in it.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Food aid for Maluku refugees

Food aid for Maluku refugees AMBON, Maluku: Local authorities began distributing on Friday 500 tons of rice aid from the local social affairs office to some 41,600 refugees in several camps in the area.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Messy education budget

Messy education budget Professor Surya in his comment on education in the Pikiran Rakyat, Oct. 20, 2000, states that the Indonesian budget for 2001 is the lowest in the world. Ki Supriyoko's question Is education important? (Pikiran Rakyat, Oct.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Navy reveals plan to fight piracy

Navy reveals plan to fight piracy BANGKA, South Sumatra: The security commander of the Navy's Western Fleet, Rear Adm. Putu Ardana, said on Friday the Navy would establish three operation control centers in Riau, North Sumatra, to battle piracy in the busy Strait of Malacca.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Sutiyoso slams subordinates over illegal billboard

Sutiyoso slams subordinates over illegal billboard JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso slammed his subordinates on Friday for allowing the erection of a billboard in a restricted area of the capital and ordered the officials who had allegedly issued the permit to return the billboard owner's money.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Indonesia's men earn tie, women lose in chess

Indonesia's men earn tie, women lose in chess JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian men's chess players once again forged a 2-2 tie, this time against Finland, in the sixth round of the 34th Chess Olympics at the Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center on Thursday.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Airmark's regular services

Airmark's regular services JAKARTA (JP): Privately owned airline company PT Airmark Indonesia denied allegations that the airline was still inoperative, saying that it has already started scheduled flights to Lombok and Sumbawa from Bali.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/TV today

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

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Indosat to raise up to Rp 5t from bond issue

Indosat to raise up to Rp 5t from bond issue JAKARTA (JP): In addition to a bond offering, international telephone call operator PT Indosat will also issue rights shares to help finance its massive expansion plan, the company's top executive said here on Friday.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Government, BI to curb currency speculation

Government, BI to curb currency speculation JAKARTA (JP): The government and Bank Indonesia have agreed to immediately take measures to help reduce pressure on the ailing rupiah, including limiting speculation.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Stock Exchange

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

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Indonesian juniors reach quarters of badminton World C'ships

Indonesian juniors reach quarters of badminton World C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia ensured its place in the final stage of the team event at the World Junior Badminton Championships on Friday, and will meet Japan on Sunday.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Solution to Papua issue still far away: Bishop

Solution to Papua issue still far away: Bishop CARINGIN, Bogor, West Java (JP): A comprehensive solution to the Irian Jaya problem is still far way as both the government and the proindependence Papua Council Presidium (PDP) refuse to budge from their respective positions, Jayapura Bishop Mgr.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Prosecutors fail to jail Tommy

Prosecutors fail to jail Tommy JAKARTA (JP): The threat to jail former president Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra by force should he fail to surrender himself proved to be empty on Friday as Tommy was declared "lost" by prosecutors, after he successfully evaded receiving the ...

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Police told to get tough on drugs

Police told to get tough on drugs SURABAYA: The newly established Anti-Narcotics Movement, during a meeting with the police here on Friday, called for a tougher stance on drug traffickers.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Coyote Ugly 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Fortress 2 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Frequency 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Autumn in New York 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Space Cowboys ...

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Customs foils drug smuggling attempt

Customs foils drug smuggling attempt TANGERANG (JP): Customs and Excise officials at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport foiled on Thursday an attempt to smuggle 40 kilograms of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) into the country in three gravestones.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Tripartite force to be formed to secure the capital

Tripartite force to be formed to secure the capital JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday that a tripartite force, comprising the military, police and city administration, would be permanently deployed to maintain security and order in the capital.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Relocation of Berlan residents may prevent further clashes

Relocation of Berlan residents may prevent further clashes JAKARTA (JP): Sociologists suggested on Thursday the relocation of residents of the Berlan military housing complex as the most effective way of preventing further violent clashes with residents of neighboring Palmeriam in Central Jakarta.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Thousand Islands set to get mayoralty status

Thousand Islands set to get mayoralty status JAKARTA (JP): The Thousand Islands district will be elevated in April to mayoral status."The decision came following the implementation of Jakarta Provincial Administration Law No. 34/1999.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/An appeal to 'Aqua'

An appeal to 'Aqua' With the rainy season setting in fast, the usual floods annually occurring in the city streets can be a nightmare for Jakartans. A reason that contributes to flooding is clogged gutters.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Rony shatters Wong's dream in badminton meet

Rony shatters Wong's dream in badminton meet JAKARTA (JP): The US$150,000 Asian Badminton Championships saw men's singles second seed Wong Choon Hann of Malaysia crash in the quarterfinals to unseeded Rony Agustinus of Indonesia, leaving the way open for top seed Taufik Hidayat to try for ...

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Gus Dur deplores violent reaction to resignation calls

Gus Dur deplores violent reaction to resignation calls JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid on Friday blasted the violent nature in which those who support him have reacted in response to calls for his resignation.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Reconstruction of JSX bomb blast

Reconstruction of JSX bomb blast JAKARTA (JP): The reconstruction of the Sept. 13 bomb blast at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) building in South Jakarta was scheduled to be carried out on Saturday, Jakarta Police detectives chief Sr. Supt. Harry Montolalu said.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/President doesn't object to my meeting, says Kwik

President doesn't object to my meeting, says Kwik JAKARTA (JP): Former Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie continued his push for a meeting between top legislators to discuss the state of the nation, and received a nod of approval from the President on Friday.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Gunboat diplomacy employed since early invasion of Java

Gunboat diplomacy employed since early invasion of JavaBy Joesoepadi JAKARTA (JP): In search of recognition and submission from other surrounding kingdoms in 1293 A.D.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Graphic Setengah Abad Seni Grafis Indonesia, at Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no. 17, West Jakarta (Phone: 5483008 ext. 7910/7911), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 4.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Edwin named new IBRA chief

Edwin named new IBRA chief JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Friday that he had appointed Edwin Gerungan, a career banker, as the new head of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/The presidential race tightens, Gore ignores Clinton

The presidential race tightens, Gore ignores ClintonBy Harvey Stockwin SAN FRANCISCO (JP): Arrive in the United States right now, and you are unlikely to be immediately jolted by some political electricity generated by the presidential election.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/No FPI protest at City Hall

No FPI protest at City Hall JAKARTA (JP): The Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) members did not show up to stage a protest at the compound of City Hall as was expected.Dozens of police officers stood guard at the compound immediately after the Friday prayers.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/IBRA gets new chief

IBRA gets new chief The market should be pleasantly surprised by the official confirmation on Friday that Edwin Gerungan, a former Citibank Indonesia executive, and not the widely-tipped former state banker Widigdo Sukarman, will replace Cacuk Sudarijanto as the chief of the Indonesian Bank ...

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/The Chinese, a vital part of Batavia

The Chinese, a vital part of BataviaBy Ida Indawati Khouw The Chinese, who traditionally have been unfairly considered "outsiders", have played a major role is shaping Batavia. This 63rd article on old and protected buildings in Jakarta briefly recalls the role the Chinese played.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Confidence helps Rony oust seeded Wong

Confidence helps Rony oust seeded Wong JAKARTA (JP): Confidence can be a very powerful weapon for a shuttler facing off against a higher-ranked opponent.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Liberalization message in telecoms law

Liberalization message in telecoms lawBy Winahyo Soekanto DENPASAR (JP): The media recently raised again the issue of possible acquisition of Indosat by state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Step inside 'Being John Malkovich' for alternative fun

Step inside 'Being John Malkovich' for alternative funBy Hartoyo Pratiknyo JAKARTA (JP): Those who subscribe to the credo that suspension of disbelief is a major element of the filmmaker's art should make it a point to see Being John Malkovich, which will be shown Sunday, Nov.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Debt restructuring via JITF will enjoy a 30 percent tax discount

Debt restructuring via JITF will enjoy a 30 percent tax discount JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon issue a new tax ruling allowing indebted companies to enjoy a 30 percent income tax discount if their restructuring process is mediated via the Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF), a senior ...

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Youths shine at short film festival

Youths shine at short film festivalBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): Two important cinema events passed without much fanfare in the capital last week, the Jakarta Arts Institute (IKJ) School of TV and Film's annual national short film competition and the 2nd Indonesian Independent Video ...

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Rupiah Rates Nov. 3

Rupiah Rates Nov. 3 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,557.00 9,557.00 9,012.00 9,102.

Sat, 04 Nov 2000

JP/Death penalty sought for French national

Death penalty sought for French national DENPASAR, Bali (JP): State prosecutors demanded on Friday that the Denpasar District Court hand down the death penalty to a French national for trying to smuggle 3.8 kilograms of hashish into the island of Bali.