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Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Economy to remain sluggish in first half of this year: BI

Economy to remain sluggish in first half of this year: BI JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (BI) director Miranda Goeltom predicted on Wednesday that the economy would remain gloomy in the first half of this year but would begin to pick up after the general election scheduled for June 7.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Sailor climbs lamppost after taking heroin

Sailor climbs lamppost after taking heroin JAKARTA (JP): A sailor under the effects of heroin climbed a 12-meter lamppost on the busy Senen flyover in Central Jakarta and stayed there for at least 10 hours between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Unused massage parlor permits to be revoked

Unused massage parlor permits to be revoked JAKARTA (JP): The city tourism agency vows to soon revoke its 72 permits for massage parlors unless the holders are able to prove that they are really intent on running their businesses, an official said on Wednesday.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/High voter turnout not an obsession: Syarwan

High voter turnout not an obsession: Syarwan JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Syarwan Hamid promised on Wednesday the government would not resort to mobilizing people in an effort to maximize voter turnout in the June general election, Antara reported.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Moerdiono, Bustanil grilled over use of foundation funds

Moerdiono, Bustanil grilled over use of foundation funds JAKARTA (JP): Former minister/state secretary Moerdiono and former chief of the State Logistics Agency Bustanil Arifin were questioned on Wednesday at the Attorney General's Office.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Rogue timber company facing sanctions

Rogue timber company facing sanctions JAKARTA (JP): A House of Representatives commission has urged the government to revoke logging concessions held by timber company PT Erna Djuliawati following reports that the company is guilty of logging in protected areas of forest in West and Central ...

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Joint team will visit Banyuwangi

Joint team will visit Banyuwangi SURABAYA: An eight-member team of the central government comprising representatives of the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (Bakin), Armed Forces Intelligence Agency (BIA), National Police, Directorate General of Social and Political Affairs and the legal ...

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Will wealth redistribution help the economy?

Will wealth redistribution help the economy?By Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): The morally unjust and unacceptable distribution of the burden of coping with the pain of recovering from the current economic crisis has led the Indonesian government to realize that economic democratization is ...

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Maluku death toll reaches 94: Minister

Maluku death toll reaches 94: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The official death toll from riots in Maluku has now reached 94 people, according to the Minister of Information Muhammad Yunus.The minister was speaking after attending a Cabinet meeting. During the meeting, President B.J.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: by Yanuar Ernawati at The Chedi Gallery, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan Gianyar, Ubud (Phone: 0361 975963), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Feb. 26. * Woodcarving Exhibition: The Legacy, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - The Tavern Pub: Phenomenon Band, Monday to Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. - Lobby: Gamelan (Traditional Music), Monday to Sunday, 6 p.m. to 7 p.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Restraint in East Timor

Restraint in East Timor Events in East Timor these past few days have increased the likelihood of an ugly civil war between the East Timorese who favor independence and those who wish the territory to remain part of Indonesia.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Housing customers complain to police

Housing customers complain to police JAKARTA (JP): At least 220 potential home-buyers of Bumi Indah housing complex went to the city police headquarters on Tuesday, to report an alleged scam by the developer involving a Rp 2 billion fund for the purchase of houses at the complex.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Pipeline project a tender issue

Pipeline project a tender issue I refer to the article in your paper of Feb. 1 entitled "House member finds fault with Natuna pipeline project."According to Indonesian regulations, no one, including Mr. Nasution, should have had access to any price information at the time.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Pertamina plans to sign 20 oil and gas contracts in 1999

Pertamina plans to sign 20 oil and gas contracts in 1999 JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina expects to sign at least 20 oil and gas contracts this year, almost on par with the 22 inked last year.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Rafflesia blooms in Lampung

Rafflesia blooms in Lampung BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: At least two examples of the rare Rafflesia, an endotropic parasitic flower growing in the thick forest of South Bukit Barisan National Park in Kubunicik, Sukaraja Atas, West Lampung district, Sumatra, have again bloomed, a conservation agency ...

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Diplomatic realism

Diplomatic realism The Indonesian government's diplomacy in regard to East Timor is entering a new phase of development. From the very beginning it has appeared that this reform government has wanted to settle the problem of East Timor through diplomatic means.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Forum formed to anticipate unrest in South Sulawesi

Forum formed to anticipate unrest in South Sulawesi UJUNGPANDANG (JP): A forum encompassing religious leaders and communities of different faiths was formed in the South Sulawesi capital on Wednesday to combat the threat of unrest spreading to the province.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Mayor to be tougher on crooked officials

Mayor to be tougher on crooked officials TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang Mayor M. Thamrin said on Tuesday he would take stern action against his subordinates involved in an alleged scam in the exchange of a 2.3-hectare plot of land belonging to Cipondoh subdistrict here.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Ronin 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Urban Legend 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Practical Magic 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 There's Something About Mary 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Rush Hour ...

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/NBA Asia names new managers

NBA Asia names new managers JAKARTA (JP): The National Basketball Association (NBA) of Asia has named three new senior managers in line with its growing activity across the continent.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Team begins task of deciding poll participants

Team begins task of deciding poll participants JAKARTA (JP): A team of respected and nonpartisan public figures under Muslim scholar Nurcholish Madjid began the arduous task on Wednesday of determining eligibility of more than 200 new political parties for the June 7 general election.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 Morning News 7:00 Children's Songs 7:30 TV Series 8:00 Music 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/UN team observes RI jail conditions

UN team observes RI jail conditions JAKARTA (JP): A four-member team of the UN Human Rights Commission's Working Group on Arbitrary Detention visited Wednesday the Cipinang Penitentiary in East Jakarta as part of their mission to observe the conditions of jails and political prisoners in the ...

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Amien Rais tops Lampung poll

Amien Rais tops Lampung poll BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: A poll of 1,402 respondents held by students of Lampung University has top ranked Amien Rais, chairman of the National Mandate Party as future president, Antara reported Wednesday.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 3, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Kiwi Brands aids Java infants

Kiwi Brands aids Java infants JAKARTA: Some 1,000 infants under five in Java have received donations of food worth Rp 250 million from Kiwi Brands Indonesia (KBI) director Don Gadsden through the Ministry of Health, Antara reported Wednesday.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Two painters explore humanity in joint expo

Two painters explore humanity in joint expo JAKARTA (JP): In this modern era, people seem to be more egalitarian and liberal than previous generations. In the realm of art, a conducive and supportive atmosphere is unquestionably important for creative development.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Two killed, 10 injured in fresh violence in Aceh

Two killed, 10 injured in fresh violence in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): Two died and 10 people were injured, in an outburst of violence early Wednesday in Idi Cut, East Aceh, reports said.East Aceh Police chief Lt. Col. R. Suminar confirmed the incident, which began at 1 a.m.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Jordan enters a new era

Jordan enters a new era The designation by (Jordan's King) Hussein of his first-born Abdullah as heir to the throne has placed Jordan, founded in 1922, on the threshold of a new era.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Monas cafes to reopen on Feb. 15

Monas cafes to reopen on Feb. 15 JAKARTA (JP): Street cafes in the National Monument (Monas) Park in Central Jakarta, which were damaged and looted by their own security guards on Jan. 18, are scheduled to resume operations on Feb. 15, an official said on Wednesday.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Japanese special envoy to meet Habibie

Japanese special envoy to meet Habibie JAKARTA (JP): A special envoy of the Japanese government is scheduled to meet with President B.J. Habibie here on Friday to discuss Japan's financial assistance to the country under the US$30 billion Miyazawa Plan, a minister confirmed.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/City Hall blacklists two companies in vehicle scam

City Hall blacklists two companies in vehicle scam JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has blacklisted two private companies for suspected collusion in the jacking up of outlays for official vehicle maintenance, an official said on Wednesday.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Riot-hit market traders balk at funding repairs

Riot-hit market traders balk at funding repairs JAKARTA (JP): Traders at traditional markets burned and destroyed during the May massive riots here last year are strongly opposing the city administration's plan to collect money from them for market renovations.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Free medical bill for poor

Free medical bill for poor TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang regency has decided to provide medical services to poor residents of the city at 39 public health centers, an official said on Tuesday.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Debates on East Timor continue

Debates on East Timor continue JAKARTA (JP): Urgent debates continued on Wednesday in search of solutions to the East Timor question as the 6,000 Suai residents who had taken refuge from violence in a church in Covalima regency returned to their homes.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/'Mr. Yen' predicts economic rebound

'Mr. Yen' predicts economic reboundBy Edward Neilan TOKYO (JP): The man they call "Mr. Yen" sees the Japanese economy rebounding around the middle of this year and a genuine yen bloc emerging in about 10 years.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Poverty snags education

Poverty snags educationBy Yassir Nasanius JAKARTA (JP): The virus currently ailing Indonesia has apparently spread beyond politics, our morals and the economy.The minister of religious affairs inferred that the crisis has also spread to the world of education. (Kompas, Jan. 11).

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Rupiah closes 4% higher while stocks gain 1.3 percent

Rupiah closes 4% higher while stocks gain 1.3 percent JAKARTA (JP): The country's financial market gained footing on Wednesday with the rupiah advancing 4 percent to close at 8,450 against the U.S. dollar and stock prices rising 1.3 percent.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/INDRA sets rate at Rp 7,815

INDRA sets rate at Rp 7,815 JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia Debt Restructuring Agency (INDRA) set on Wednesday the U.S. dollar exchange rate used to convert domestic corporate debt into rupiah at Rp 7,815 for companies joining the agency's restructuring program in February.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/One visit is enough for me...

One visit is enough for me... In response to Deddy B. Simanjuntak's spirited sales pitch for Yogyakarta and environs (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 3, 1999), I regret to inform the misguided advocate that this customer will not be returning.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/World Press Photo exhibition applies the same old theme

World Press Photo exhibition applies the same old themeBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): As in the past seven years, the Netherlands- based World Press Photo Foundation is displaying prizewinning pictures of its annual photo competition.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Pickpocket-bus crew quarrel turns violent

Pickpocket-bus crew quarrel turns violent JAKARTA (JP): The dispute between a pickpocket and the crew of a public transport company bus in the crowded Kampung Rambutan bus terminal in East Jakarta erupted into a heated inter-ethnic clash on Wednesday evening, leaving at least one man dead ...

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Defiant Indovision sets out to attract new subscribers

Defiant Indovision sets out to attract new subscribers JAKARTA (JP): Despite complaints from its customers, PT Matahari Lintas Cakrawala (Malicak), the operator of Indovision satellite television, aims to boost its customer base to 40,000 subscribers this year from the present 26,000.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Time-share condominiums

Time-share condominiums About four years ago I attended a presentation on time-share condominiums that was organized by PT Pesona Jayasetia and their principle Fairways Club from England.It was quite interesting and so I decided to buy one condominium located in Tenerife, Canary islands.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Mia says marriage will make her life steady

Mia says marriage will make her life steady JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top female badminton player, Mia Audina, believes her planned marriage to her boyfriend this year will create stability in her life, ending the turbulent ups and downs she has experienced in her career and her life.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Feb. 3, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/'ABRI not likely to be restructured soon'

'ABRI not likely to be restructured soon' JAKARTA (JP): An Australian observer has expressed doubt that the Indonesian military could within a year be restructured as forces designed only for external security, as chief intelligence officer Lt. Gen. (ret) Z.A. Maulani claimed was being planned.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Delegation prepares for U.S. confidence building mission

Delegation prepares for U.S. confidence building mission JAKARTA (JP): A business team of 23 top exporters and 10 government officials is scheduled to leave here Thursday for the United States on a mission to restore American buyers' confidence in Indonesia as a reliable and competitive supplier ...

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/Indofood to seek 'halal' status for all noodles

Indofood to seek 'halal' status for all noodles JAKARTA (JP): PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, the world's largest noodle maker, said on Wednesday that it wanted the new international standards for noodles to stipulate that all noodles should be made respecting the Islamic halal dietary laws.

Thu, 04 Feb 1999

JP/RI to hold expo in Singapore

RI to hold expo in Singapore JAKARTA (JP): An exhibition organizing company is planning a major investment promotion expo involving Indonesian state and private companies in Singapore in September.