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45 articles.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Malaysians to continue to give Mahathir majority

Malaysians to continue to give Mahathir majorityBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): How does Mahathir Mohamad get away with it? Malaysians tend to be young, well-educated, and future-oriented, and now that the economy is recovering from the '97 Asian crash they have regained their optimism as well.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Legislators besiege former top generals

Legislators besiege former top generals JAKARTA (JP): Three Army generals who ran Indonesia's powerful military for much of the last 15 years came under siege as the House of Representatives (DPR) demanded their accountability for the massive atrocities that occurred in Aceh.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 29, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Territorial Integrity

Territorial Integrity President Abdurrahman Wahid has been widely criticized for spending more time abroad than at home in the first month since he took office, even as various crises escalate.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/PPP debates future role outside the government

PPP debates future role outside the government SEMARANG (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) has plunged into a new identity crisis in the wake of the "resignation" of its chairman Hamzah Haz from President Abdurrahman Wahid's Cabinet.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/IBRA to divest 30% stake in PT Astra in January

IBRA to divest 30% stake in PT Astra in January JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Monday it would sell 30 percent of its stake in auto giant PT Astra International in January in a bid to raise between Rp 2 trillion and Rp 3 trillion (about US$428.5 million).

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/'Soeharto linked to Texmaco loans'

'Soeharto linked to Texmaco loans' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Investment and State Enterprises Development Laksamana Sukardi revealed on Monday that former president Soeharto was directly involved in the controversial Rp 9.6 trillion (US$1.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Military assumes security control in Maluku province

Military assumes security control in Maluku province JAKARTA (JP): In the wake of heightened violence in Maluku, the military on Monday said it had taken over security command from the police and deployed another 1,100 soldiers to the riot- torn province.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Banten sees unprecedented growth of golf courses

Banten sees unprecedented growth of golf courses JAKARTA (JP): West Java's Banten is facing new challenges brought about from being one of the fastest-growing areas in Indonesia.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Government starts investigation into atrocities in Aceh

Government starts investigation into atrocities in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): The government officially began on Monday a joint investigation into alleged military atrocities in the rebellious province of Aceh.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/NUS opens office to attract more students

NUS opens office to attract more students JAKARTA (JP): The National University of Singapore (NUS) has opened its first representative office here to keep apace with increasing Indonesian enrollment at the institution.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/YPAC prepares for the future with new focus

YPAC prepares for the future with new focus JAKARTA (JP): The Foundation for the Rehabilitation of Disabled Children (YPAC) announced a change in focus from a charitable body to a professional organization.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: End of Days 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Nightwatch 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Deep Blue Sea 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Thomas Crown Affair 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Inferno ...

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Police arrest 11 men suspected of faking documents

Police arrest 11 men suspected of faking documents JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives have arrested a gang of 11 people on charges of allegedly producing and selling fake documents and certificates, such as postgraduate university diplomas, passports and land and building permits.Col.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Nov. 29, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,209.00 7,281.00Australian dollar 1 4,582.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Ambon cannot wait

Ambon cannot wait We don't believe (Vice President) Megawati is afraid to go to Ambon because of any physical danger that such a visit may involve. Considering her past record of resistance against oppression we are certain that is far from the truth.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Minister rewards healthy kids

Minister rewards healthy kids JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Ahmad Suyudi awarded trophies on Saturday to the parents of this year's 10 winners of the Indonesian Healthy Infant Competition (LSBI).Fourty-two infants from 26 provinces contested the finals of the competition.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/32 arrested in drug raid

32 arrested in drug raid BANDUNG: As many as 32 people, including two military officials and six foreigners, were arrested during drug raids in several nightspots on Sunday, police said on Monday.Chief of West Java Police detectives, Col.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/PDI Perjuangan seeks to censure Amien

PDI Perjuangan seeks to censure Amien JAKARTA (JP): The faction of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) called on the House of Representatives' leadership on Monday to censure Amien Rais, the speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), for advocating federalism.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Is human life that cheap in Indonesia?

Is human life that cheap in Indonesia? Foreign governments have said they respect Indonesia's territorial integrity. Political analyst J. Soedjati Djiwandono asks, is this something to be proud of? JAKARTA (JP): To me, that was for a long time a nagging question.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Men's tae kwon doins win LG Cup title

Men's tae kwon doins win LG Cup title JAKARTA (JP): Men from the national tae kwon do squad won the first LG Cup National Tae kwon do Championships at the Senayan Indoor Stadium on Monday, but women from the national team failed.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Harvest forum will discuss thorny issues

Harvest forum will discuss thorny issues JAKARTA (JP): Unrest in Aceh and the dispute between state electricity company PT PLN and its power contractors will be the main topics of a dialog between the country's leaders and investors on Tuesday.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/'Bajing loncat' arrested

'Bajing loncat' arrested BANDUNG: Four street criminals operating along the north coastal roads were arrested and thousands of car tires they had recently stolen were seized, police said.West Java Police detective chief Col.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/More local professional players needed at golf clubs

More local professional players needed at golf clubsBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia boasts hundreds of golf clubs and courses in Indonesia, including no less than 60 in Greater Jakarta and dozens more in Banten.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Irian Jaya tops in athletics meet

Irian Jaya tops in athletics meet JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya topped the medal standings in the national track and field championships at Senayan Madya Stadium on Monday after the province collected 11 golds, nine silvers and seven bronzes.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Indonesia urged to speed up adoption of ecolabeling

Indonesia urged to speed up adoption of ecolabeling JAKARTA (JP): Analysts stressed on Monday the need for the country's forestry-related companies to speed up the adoption of ecolabeling in order to maintain their export market and ensure the sustainability of forest resources.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/All talk no action

All talk no action It is a very depressing time; so many problems are popping up, all at the same time. The problems are connected with finance matters, the economy, politics, law enforcement and more.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Sampoerna to issues Rp 1t in bonds to repay debt

Sampoerna to issues Rp 1t in bonds to repay debt JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cigarette producer PT HM Sampoerna will issue Rp 1 trillion (about US$140 million) in bonds in January to repay its foreign debt.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Government will not raise telephone rates next year: Minister

Government will not raise telephone rates next year: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The government will not raise telephone rates next year unless the country's economy shows a marked improvement, Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar said on Monday.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Abdurrahman and Aquino compare notes on democracy

Abdurrahman and Aquino compare notes on democracy MANILA (JP): Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid and former Philippine president Corazon Aquino met here on Monday to compare notes on the transition to democracy in their respective countries.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Rash of robberies hit city over two days

Rash of robberies hit city over two days JAKARTA (JP): A spate of daring robberies occurred at several sites on Sunday and Monday, stretching the resources of the harried city police.Jakarta Police spokesman Lt. Col. Zainuri Lubis said on Monday there were no fatalities during the crimes.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/The Mardijkers in Jakarta

The Mardijkers in Jakarta I am writing in response to the article Tugu's preservation on paper only published on Nov. 20. I agree with Adolf Heuken that Tugu's people are not Portuguese offspring, but they are descendants of the Mardijkers.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Two minibuses set ablaze

Two minibuses set ablaze JAKARTA (JP): A mob in Cempaka Putih in Central Jakarta set ablaze two Metro minibuses on Monday afternoon after one of them fatally crushed a 14-year-old boy in the area."The first minibus plying the Pondok Kopi-Senen route hit Wisnu, a junior high school student, on Jl.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/President gives Australia the miss

President gives Australia the miss JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid on Monday said he would bypass Australia on his numerous trips abroad in the coming months, chiding Canberra of being "childish" in handling its relationship with Jakarta.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Xanana blames Wiranto for East Timor mayhem

Xanana blames Wiranto for East Timor mayhem JAKARTA (JP): East Timor independence leader Jose Alexandre Xanana Gusmao on Monday blamed former Indonesian Military (TNI) commander Gen. Wiranto for the destruction and violence that took place in his homeland following the Aug.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Customs seize Rp 2.09b in cash

Customs seize Rp 2.09b in cash TANGERANG (JP): Soekarno-Hatta International Airport customs and excise officials have foiled an attempt to ship cash worth Rp 2.09 billion (US$298,570) in Rp 50,000 notes to Singapore, an official said here on Saturday.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Visa International is ready for Y2K

Visa International is ready for Y2K JAKARTA (JP): Visa International assured Indonesian cardholders here on Monday they would have no difficulty using their Visa cards at the turn of the millennium.Visa Indonesia country manager Ellyana C.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Iranian attempts suicide

Iranian attempts suicide JAKARTA (JP): An Iranian man attempted suicide without any apparent motive in front of the Iran Embassy in Menteng subdistrict, Central Jakarta on Monday afternoon, witnesses and police said.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/TV today

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

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/City says despite aid Kramat Tunggak never shared profits

City says despite aid Kramat Tunggak never shared profits JAKARTA (JP): As controversy continues over the legality of the centralization of prostitution activities, the city administration said on Monday that businesses in the capital's oldest red-light district never paid income tax to the city.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Indonesia-Australia ties: What went wrong?

Indonesia-Australia ties: What went wrong?By Hal Hill and Chris Manning This is the first of two articles exploring the low ebb in the Jakarta and Canberra ties.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Silver, not gold, glitters in Balinese village

Silver, not gold, glitters in Balinese villageBy Mehru Jaffer CELUK, Bali (JP): Several decades ago, Wayan Rasning, 44, worked with gold. Now she works mostly with silver in Celuk, a Balinese village that has evolved into a prolific producer of jewelry over the years.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Quality of golf courses on the rise in Banten area

Quality of golf courses on the rise in Banten area JAKARTA (JP): Banten is home to several quality golf courses, each of which claims to offer the best service.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/PMI calls for a law to safeguard its workers

PMI calls for a law to safeguard its workers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) called on the government on Monday to draft a law which would protect the safety of its workers, particularly when working in hazardous areas.

Tue, 30 Nov 1999

JP/Polka hatmaker keeps Dutch tradition alive

Polka hatmaker keeps Dutch tradition aliveBy M. Achadi YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Dutch colonial legacy usually survives in the form of old buildings, sugarcane factories, trains, bridges and fortresses. But in Yogyakarta, the Dutch left behind the art of hat-making.