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56 articles.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Atrocity victims left on the sidelines at Durban Racism

Atrocity victims left on the sidelines at Durban Racism ConferenceBy Johannes Dietrich DURBAN (DPA): Pretty much everyone got a word in, be it Indian dalits, who protested outside the Durban's cricket stadium against the Indian caste system, or Japan's buraku, who denounced in broken English ...

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Pre-college courses thrive in Yogyakarta

Pre-college courses thrive in YogyakartaBy Bambang M. YOGYAKARTA (JP): It is common knowledge that senior high school graduates, who are generally not ready to face the state university entrance examination, are targets for the lucrative pre-university tutoring business.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

jp/Pusri asks for lower natural gas price

Pusri asks for lower natural gas price JAKARTA (JP): PT Pupuk Sriwijaya (Pusri), the holding company of the country's state-owned fertilizer companies, has asked the government to further lower the current price for natural gas, the main raw material for fertilizer production.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Audit commision faces rising criticism

Audit commision faces rising criticism JAKARTA (JP): High expectations by the public of a thoroughgoing eradication of corruption have turned into strong criticism of the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN), due to its poor performance.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Officials silent over toxoplasma in goat meat

Officials silent over toxoplasma in goat meat JAKARTA (JP): After announcing its finding that 42 percent of 500 goats slaughtered in Jakarta were infected with toxoplasma bacteria, City Husbandry Agency officials kept silent on the problem on Thursday.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Vague story clouds 'Pasir Berbisik'

Vague story clouds 'Pasir Berbisik'By Hera DianiPasir Berbisik, **1/2 out of four stars; Drama, 106 minutes ; Starring Christine Hakim, Slamet Rahardjo, Dian Sastrowardoyo, Didi Petet, Desi Fitri, Drs. Purnomo (Mang Udel), Karlina Inawati Directed by Nan T.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/More Indonesian athletes arrive for SEAG

More Indonesian athletes arrive for SEAG KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The second batch of Indonesian athletes arrived here on Thursday for the 21st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which open on Saturday.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/2002 state budget gives priority to education

2002 state budget gives priority to education JAKARTA (JP): The government has allocated the largest portion of the 2002 draft state budget for education and social welfare, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti said on Thursday.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Aceh students, SIRA oppose Megawati's visit

Aceh students, SIRA oppose Megawati's visit JAKARTA (JP): Expressing their pessimism about a possible resolution to the Aceh problem, the Jakarta-based Acehnese Student and Youth Association opposed on Thursday President Megawati Soekarnoputri's visit to the strife-torn province, while the Aceh ...

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Australian English

Australian English As an Australian and an English language teacher, I strongly object to the article on the front page of Sunday's The Jakarta Post, Sept.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Eight officers finally released

Eight officers finally released JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro finally released on Thursday afternoon the eight middle-ranking officers who had allegedly breached police discipline, a lawyer representing the officers said.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep.6 2001:Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,500 ...

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Victims unheard at talks on racism

Victims unheard at talks on racismBy Johannes Dietrich DURBAN (DPA): Pretty much everyone got a word in, be it Indian dalits, who protested outside the Durban's cricket stadium against the Indian caste system, or Japan's buraku, who denounced in broken English the marginalization they say they ...

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Cars believed to belong to Tommy seized at workshop

Cars believed to belong to Tommy seized at workshop JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Police raided an automotive workshop late on Wednesday and impounded ten luxury cars believed to belong to the fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, an police officer said on Thursday.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/APKASI rejects calls to drop antibusiness rulings

APKASI rejects calls to drop antibusiness rulings JAKARTA (JP): Top executives of the Indonesian Regencies' Association (APKASI) rejected on Thursday calls to drop various regional rulings, particularly on taxes and local government charges, which were disadvantageous to business.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/TV torture test at Onyx bar

TV torture test at Onyx bar JAKARTA (JP): This week we decided to curtail the geographical spread of our nocturnal wanderings as the new editor, a lady of resolute demeanor, has been zealously promoting a drive to cut back on transport expenses (although not beer expenses, thank heavens!).

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/$1.3b subway project may start next year

$1.3b subway project may start next year JAKARTA (JP): The city administration hopes to start the construction of its Fatmawati-Kota subway project, which is to be financed by a Japanese loan worth US$1.3 billion, next year, a senior official said on Thursday.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Independent auditor needed for bank fund: Economist

Independent auditor needed for bank fund: Economist JAKARTA (JP): The planned investigative audit on the bank blanket guarantee fund must include an independent auditor due to the lack of public confidence on the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK), according to an economist.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/RI, Australia may widen extradition treaty

RI, Australia may widen extradition treaty JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Australia will study the possibility of widening their extradition treaty to cover people- smuggling offenses, Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said after talks with three Australian ministers.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Regencies reject calls to drop rulings on businesses

Regencies reject calls to drop rulings on businesses JAKARTA (JP): Top executives of the Indonesian Regencies' Association (APKASI) rejected on Thursday calls to drop various regional rulings, particularly on taxes and local government charges, which were disadvantageous to business.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Ozonation clarification

Ozonation clarification First, we would like to thank Mr. Sunarto for his letter published in the local media. Further to Mr. Sunarto's letter, we have received several follow-up letters and inquiries with regard to AQUA's ozonation process.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep.6 2001:Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,500 ...

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Factions reject NGOs' proposal on commission

Factions reject NGOs' proposal on commission JAKARTA (JP): Most factions in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) turned down on Thursday the proposal advanced by NGOs for the establishment of an independent constitutional commission.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/IBRA to sell more Salim Group assets

IBRA to sell more Salim Group assets JAKARTA (JP): The powerful Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Thursday it would sell four more assets pledged by the giant Salim Group to the agency by the end of the year.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Thousands of teachers continue widespread strike

Thousands of teachers continue widespread strike JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of public-school teachers in several regions continued their strikes on Thursday as their demands for six-months' back pay got the cold shoulder from regional administrators.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Allson Classic Suites offer home convenience and luxury

Allson Classic Suites offer home convenience and luxury If you are looking for pleasures from a combination of home convenience with classic environment, five-star hotel services, easy business and relaxation, the Classic Suites of the Allson Residence at Mitra Oasis are the most appropriate ...

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Latin America's powerhouse grabs a place on world stage

Latin America's powerhouse grabs a place on world stage The last six years under President Fernando Henrique Cardoso have heralded an economic renaissance for Brazil.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/People should reject bus fire increase: YLKI

People should reject bus fire increase: YLKI JAKARTA (JP): People should boycott the fare hike imposed by air-conditioned buses in Greater Jakarta as it is too large, a consumer activist said here on Tuesday.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Plan to swap Sinar Mas debt with govt bonds approved

Plan to swap Sinar Mas debt with govt bonds approved JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives approved on Thursday the government's plan to issue bonds to allow the Sinar Mas Group's huge debts to Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) to be transferred to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring ...

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/The question of gifts

The question of gifts In the case of some government officials, gifts or grants are reaching astounding proportions in terms of the value involved. In others, they are worth monitoring because they were received mostly in the period 2000-2001.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Rector shot dead in Aceh

Rector shot dead in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): State Syiah Kuala University rector Dayan Dawood, 54, was shot dead by unidentified people on his way home from campus here on Thursday, just two days ahead of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's visit to the restive province.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Program 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 12:00 p.m.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Central Asian republics mark 10 years of independence from Moscow

Central Asian republics mark 10 years of independence from Moscow By Rudolph Chimelli OSH, Kyrgyzstan (DPA): The co-pilot is last to board the plane after all the passengers are seated. In his hands he holds two drawn pistols.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Pupuk Sriwijaya asks for lower natural gas price

Pupuk Sriwijaya asks for lower natural gas price JAKARTA (JP): PT Pupuk Sriwijaya (Pusri), the holding company of the country's state-owned fertilizer companies, has asked the government to further lower the current price for natural gas, the main raw material for fertilizer production.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Europe's role in Mideast peacemaking

Europe's role in Mideast peacemaking The recent involvement of (German) Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer in the Middle East crisis, with two visits earlier this month and his bids to arrange a face-to-face meeting between Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and Israeli Foreign Minister ...

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/A message from Brazilian Ambassador in Indonesia Jadiel Ferreira

A message from Brazilian Ambassador in Indonesia Jadiel Ferreira de Oliveira JAKARTA (JP): The Federative Republic of Brazil celebrates the 179th anniversary of its independence on Sept. 7, 2001.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Bus protest causes terminal chaos

Bus protest causes terminal chaos JAKARTA (JP): Drivers of public buses serving the Blok M bus terminal protested on Thursday the terminal management's policy to change their allocated lanes within the terminal, leaving passengers there stranded and forced to leave the terminal to find ...

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Central Asian republics mark 10 years of independence

Central Asian republics mark 10 years of independenceBy Rudolph Chimelli OSH, Kyrgyzstan (DPA): The co-pilot is last to board the plane after all the passengers are seated. In his hands he holds two drawn pistols.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Agency officials silent over toxoplasma in goat meat

Agency officials silent over toxoplasma in goat meat JAKARTA (JP): After announcing its finding that 42 percent of 500 goats slaughtered in Jakarta were infected with toxoplasma bacteria, City Husbandry Agency officials kept silent on the problem on Thursday.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Sept.6

Rupiah Rates Sept.6 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,580.00 9,580.00 9,035.00 9,125.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Central Asian republics mark 10 years of independence from Moscow

Central Asian republics mark 10 years of independence from Moscow By Rudolph Chimelli OSH, Kyrgyzstan (DPA): The co-pilot is last to board the plane after all the passengers are seated. In his hands he holds two drawn pistols.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Will captains ignore SOS calls?

Will captains ignore SOS calls?By Myint Zan SUVA, Fiji Islands (JP): In the "stand off" concerning the Norwegian ship Tampa with its human cargo of more than 400 people off Christmas Island, Australia appears to be moving toward some sort of temporary solution or arrangement.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/How rich is Teten Masduki?

How rich is Teten Masduki? JAKARTA (JP): Teten Masduki, the well-known government critic from Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW), set an example of accountability on Thursday by declaring his wealth in public.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Agency officials silent over toxoplasma in goat meat

Agency officials silent over toxoplasma in goat meat JAKARTA (JP): After announcing its finding that 42 percent of 500 goats slaughtered in Jakarta were infected with toxoplasma bacteria, City Husbandry Agency officials kept silent on the problem on Thursday.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Pupuk Sriwijaya seeks investor

Pupuk Sriwijaya seeks investor JAKARTA (JP): State-owned fertilizer producer PT Pupuk Sriwijaya announced on Thursday that it would go ahead with plans to build the so-called Kujang 1B project worth US$350 million.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Art Summit III* Theater by Rachman Sabur, Teater Payung Hitam (Indonesian), Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 8 p.m., Sept. 7 - 8. * Music: Tarantula Hypertext O'rchestra (Italian), Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Gedung Kesenian No.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep.6 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Why Brazil?

Why Brazil? Brazil is the world's third largest democracy. After decades of military rule, Brazil now sustains a vibrant open society, with a lively media and a large participatory civil society and middle class. Elections have been hard fought but clean.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Central Asian republics mark 10 years of independence

Central Asian republics mark 10 years of independenceBy Rudolph Chimelli OSH, Kyrgyzstan: The co-pilot is last to board the plane after all the passengers are seated. In his hands he holds two drawn pistols.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Indian English

Indian English Mr. Chandramouli's article Will British English survive? (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 2, 2001) was enlightening.I would like to add some of my observations on "Indian English".Throughout the world, when natives meet outside their country, they immediately switch to their own language.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/The question of gifts

The question of gifts In the case of some government officials, gifts or grants are reaching astounding proportions in terms of the value involved. In others, they are worth monitoring because they were received mostly in the period 2000-2001.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Cybercrime verdict postponed again

Cybercrime verdict postponed again JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court failed to hand down a verdict for the second time on Thursday in the cybercrime case involving Tjandra Sugiono, a former manager of local cosmetics giant PT Martina Berto.Judge Chasiany R.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Some 50 top designers to stage latest collections at Fashion Week

Some 50 top designers to stage latest collections at Fashion Week JAKARTA (JP): Some 50 top fashion designers will present their latest collections during Indonesian Fashion Week, which will be held in conjunction with a textile and apparel exhibition.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/On threshold of independence

On threshold of independence The announcement of the results of the recent peaceful and free general election in East Timor has placed the people there at the threshold of an independent state with the Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor (Fretilin) leading.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Teachers key to education quality: Swiss minister

Teachers key to education quality: Swiss minister TANGERANG (JP): Education Minister of Switzerland Hans Ulrich Stoekling visited the Swiss German University (SGU) campus in Bumi Serpong Damai housing complex here on Thursday.

Fri, 07 Sep 2001

JP/Brazil At A Glance

Brazil At A Glance Location: South America Area: 8,547,403 km2 (world's 5th largest country after Russian Federation, Canada, U.S. and China) Population: 170 million (world's 5th largest after China, India, U.S.