Hostile groups in East Timor to sign code of conduct DILI, East Timor (JP): Proindependence and prointegration
groups here are set to sign a campaign code of conduct for the
Aug. 30 popular consultation. More ...
Experts needed for development PADANG, West Sumatra: The country needs at least 250
researchers in the fields of health, agriculture, plantation,
marine, forestry and the environment in a bid to speed up the
development process, an expert said. More ...
No closure yet in 1998 Biak shooting JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights
dismissed suggestions the government ask independent
international investigators to probe the July 6, 1998 military
shooting in the Irian Jaya town of Biak, Antara reported. More ...
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Gay men tell of the joy and pain of marriageBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): Still nights had a way of nursing an old, aching
hunger in Ruly. More ...
Acehnese stock up before mass strike JAKARTA (JP): Acehnese packed shops and market places on the
eve of a mass strike planned for Wednesday and Thursday to
protest military violence in the troubled province, witnesses and
local journalists said on Tuesday. More ...
Fleeing residents return home BATAM, Riau: Many residents who fled recent armed clashes
between members of the Batak and Flores ethnic groups here began
returning home as of Tuesday morning, Antara reported. More ...
Cell phone operators warned of possible class action JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Protection Foundation
(YLKI) has warned cellular telephone operators that they could
face a direct or class action if they ignored complaints from the
public. More ...
Measles outbreak hits C. Java SEMARANG, Central Java: Eleven children have died of measles
and hundreds more are suffering from the contagious disease in
nine regencies across the province, Central Java health chief
Sudibyo Juwono said on Tuesday. More ...
Public warned about con man BOGOR (JP): Bogor mayor R. Iswara Natanegara has warned
the public to be on its guard after an impostor claiming to be
from his office swindled officials from at least seven mosques of
Rp 2.65 million (US$335). More ...
Nearly 1,000 bottles of liquor seized JAKARTA (JP): Police and public order officials seized nearly
1,000 bottles of liquor from shops, drink stalls and street
vendors located close to high schools in a month-long operation
in July, an official said. More ...
Wiranto in media hot seat over Aceh JAKARTA (JP): At the opening of a seminar on state defense on
Tuesday, Minister of Defense and Security/Indonesian Military
Commander Gen. Wiranto faced a barrage of questions from the
media on the current military policy and the incidents in Aceh. More ...
Edwin confident of medal chances JAKARTA (JP): The name of Edwin Aldrin Mamoribo may not be
familiar to sports fans, especially because he plays hockey, a
sport only popular among students. More ...
House asks Tripatra to settle dispute JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives urged on Tuesday
construction company PT Tripatra, a subcontractor of American oil
company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia, and its employees to settle
a six-week strike. More ...
Stunning speech I'm not a follower of Megawati. In fact, I used to think that
Megawati, the chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of
Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), was too quiet. A leader should be more
outspoken. More ...
ICO Global Communications links up with Excelcomindo DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Subscribers of the London-based satellite
mobile communications firm ICO Global Communications can now
access the local global system of mobile communciations (GSM)
network of PT Excelcomindo Pratama and save 50 percent on ... More ...
Immigration service fees set for hike JAKARTA (JP): New fees for immigration services will take
effect on Aug. 7 following a two-month delay, an official
announced on Tuesday. More ...
Cleaner faces jail for stealing Habibie's pens JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor asked the Central Jakarta District
Court on Tuesday to sentence a cleaning service man posted at the
Presidential Palace to 14 months in jail for stealing 11 of
President B.J. Habibie's pens.Prosecutor Fentje E. More ...
ASEAN maritime exhibition JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will host the second ASEAN Ports
Association Conference & Maritime Exhibition and the 25th annual
APA Meeting in Bali from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3. More ...
In search of a new 'dream team' governmentBy Emil Salim The following article is based on a presentation given at the
36th Leadership Forum seminar on "The Ideal Profile of the New
Government", in Jakarta on July 29, 1999, organized by the Center
for Corporate Leadership. More ...
Humpuss cancels project JAKARTA (JP): The Humpuss business group owned by former
president Soeharto's son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra has
canceled a plan to open a 300,000-hectare oil palm plantation in
Manokwari, Irian Jaya, although the local administration had
appropriated land for the ... More ...
AGAM chief calls for world attention on Aceh SIGLI, Aceh (JP): Tengku Abdulah Syafi'i, the commander of
Angkatan Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (AGAM), the armed wing of the
separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), has said all Acehnese
support a separate state and it is therefore not important which
group ... More ...
Club gives players health insurance JAKARTA (JP): Basketball club Mahaka Satria Muda now provides
health insurance and scholarships for its members, it was
announced on Tuesday.The insurance also covers the family of a player, including
the player's spouse and two children. More ...
Expert faults plan to end university subsidy JAKARTA (JP): The government-planned pilot project for
autonomy for state universities does not reach the heart of the
problem, a researcher said. More ...
Reformist parties urged to share an economic platform JAKARTA (JP): Noted economist Emil Salim urged a trio of major
"reformist" political parties on Tuesday to form a common
economic platform to help solve the country's economic problems. More ...
Court decision favors Hutama Karya against CIBC JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Commercial Court again saved PT
Hutama Karya from closure when it rejected on Tuesday the
bankruptcy petition filed by a foreign bank against the state
construction company.Presiding Judge I. More ...
Young girls left at toll road gate JAKARTA (JP): Three young girls who were left by a city bus
driver at a toll gate at Taman Mini in East Jakarta were reunited
with their parents safe and sound thanks to the help of private
TPI television station. More ...
Ambon residents flee to Southeast Sulawesi UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Riots that killed 31 people
in Ambon, Maluku, last week have caused 3,000 residents to seek
shelter in Sulawesi. More ...
Habibie declares poll results valid JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie declared on Tuesday the
results of the June 7 general election valid following the
General Elections Commission's failure to endorse the poll
results, saying a further delay would only disappoint the people. More ...
Sutiyoso ponders plan to scrap Patas buses JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso insisted on Tuesday that he
would consider scrapping nonairconditioned express and limited
Patas buses for failure to give proper service to passengers. More ...
Soeharto told to avoid trial, return 'fortune' JAKARTA (JP): Violence in Aceh and the investigation into the
alleged corruption of former president Soeharto featured
prominently in the meeting between leaders of political parties
and President B.J. Habibie on Tuesday. More ...
TNT expands courier business in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Netherlands-based TNT International Express is
opening three branch offices in Cikarang, Tangerang and Batam in
the next three months in anticipation of the long-term prospects
of the fiercely competitive courier service industry. More ...
Garuda increases Aceh flights MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Garuda Indonesia Airways has
expanded the flight frequency on its Medan-Banda Aceh service
from seven flights to nine flights a week."From now on we will serve two flights a day every Thursday
and Saturday," Aryo K. More ...
Three sports named Indonesia's mainstays in medal tally JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's chef de mission for the 20th
Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Mochammad Hindarto, named three
sports as the backbone in the country's efforts to earn as many
gold medals as possible. More ...
Padang media snubs governor PADANG, West Sumatra: Journalists in Padang continued to
boycott activities of West Sumatra Governor Dunidja on Tuesday
for the fourth consecutive day. More ...
Hockey team aims for silver despite internal disputesBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian hockey team's preparation for the
20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam has been
marred by controversy, with bitter disputes arising over training
partners and venues. More ...
Underdogs' days numbered When this nation decided last year to let the seeds of
democracy sweep into the country in their thousands, nobody
seemed to foresee that so many opportunistic politicians would
also join the feast of freedom. More ...
Haze darkens skies in parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): Smoke from forest and plantation fires has begun
to darken the skies over some parts of Riau in Sumatra and
Kalimantan since the dry season began in July.A slight haze also is reportedly shrouding parts of
neighboring Malaysia. More ...
Hotel Wisata aims for 70% occupancy rate JAKARTA (JP): With expectations of a continuing stable
political situation, state-owned Hotel Wisata Internasional has
set an overall occupancy rate target of 70 percent, its general
manager said on Monday. More ...
Bogor youths benefit from worms amid crisis BOGOR (JP): Economic hardships force people from all walks of
life to be more creative to survive. More ...
Wismoyo awed by Americans JAKARTA (JP): National Sports Council (KONI) chairman Wismoyo
Arismunandar returned here on Tuesday from the United States,
where he was granted on Friday an honorary doctorate from the
U.S. More ...
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Model summoned as witness in alleged porn JAKARTA (JP): Photo model and television star Sarah Azhari
testified before police investigators on Tuesday in connection
with an investigation into alleged media pornography committed by
several magazines and tabloids. More ...
Sjahril vows probe into IBRA scandal JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin
reaffirmed on Tuesday the government's blanket guarantee of
interbank loans and asserted that no third-party services were
needed to claim reimbursement, an allegation at the center of the
Bank Bali scandal. More ...
'Jamu' workers up in arms CILACAP, Central Java: Tension prevailed on Tuesday along the
five-kilometer-long road leading to Sampang district when groups
of angry workers brandishing sharp weapons set up roadblocks in a
bid to protect their factories from government closure. More ...
Novel solution seen for greenbelt construction JAKARTA (JP): The legal problems faced by owners of buildings
built illegally in the capital's greenbelt area can be settled
with special conditions, a city councilor said. More ...
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