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Searching for all articles published on 1999-12-22 ...

45 articles.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Strong quake jolts Jakarta, West Java

Strong quake jolts Jakarta, West Java JAKARTA (JP): A powerful earthquake struck Jakarta and several areas in the neighboring province of West Java on Tuesday night, sending people streaming out of their houses in panic.There were no immediate reports of any damage.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Merpati reopens routes

Merpati reopens routes JAKARTA (JP): Merpati Nusantara Airline announced on Tuesday it would reopen its routes linking Jakarta to Medan, North Sumatera, and to Pakanbaru, Riau, starting Wednesday.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Overdose victim dumped at river

Overdose victim dumped at river JAKARTA (JP): A young man died of a drug overdose on Tuesday afternoon, an hour after he was found unconscious near Ciliwung River in Menteng subdistrict, Central Jakarta, a witness and a doctor said.Faulana, a resident of Jl.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Man holds up bus, escapes with Rp 3m

Man holds up bus, escapes with Rp 3m BOGOR (JP): A bus plying the Jakarta-Banjar route with 11 passengers on board was held up by an unidentified armed robber in the early hours of Tuesday morning.The robber stole valuable items from the travelers worth a total of Rp 3 million.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Six arrested over fuel stealing, reselling

Six arrested over fuel stealing, reselling JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested six men on Monday suspected of stealing fuel from four trucks belonging to an oil transportation company, city police chief of detectives said on Tuesday.Col.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Megawati says gender equality already exists

Megawati says gender equality already exists JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri jolted a few feminists when she said she did not agree with all the brouhaha about gender equality, because as an ideal it had always been acknowledged by the state.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/S. Korean FM to meet President

S. Korean FM to meet President JAKARTA (JP): Visiting South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs Hong Soon-young who arrived here Tuesday evening is expected to meet President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri as a part of his three-day visit to Jakarta.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Workers union urges city to settle corruption cases

Workers union urges city to settle corruption cases JAKARTA (JP): The workers union at the city-owned tap water company PAM demanded on Tuesday the City Council push the city administration to settle corruption cases at city-owned companies.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/KPP HAM warns militia leaders of 'obstruction of justice'

KPP HAM warns militia leaders of 'obstruction of justice' JAKARTA (JP): The government-sanctioned commission of inquiry into human rights abuses in East Timor (KPP HAM) warned prointegration militia leaders on Tuesday if they failed to adhere to the inquiry's summonses they could be considered to ...

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 21, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Govt's move over Paiton regretted

Govt's move over Paiton regretted JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives and the People's Consultative Assembly expressed regret on Tuesday over the government's decision to drop the lawsuit against independent power producer (IPP) PT Paiton Energy.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Rights vs. radicalism

Rights vs. radicalism Well, government, we're real impressed with your newest edict on entertainment.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/How hard is it to crush corruption?

How hard is it to crush corruption? There is an increasing trend to expose corruption. In some cases, two opposing parties will even expose each other's alleged past corruption.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Lampung readies for Idul Fitri exodus

Lampung readies for Idul Fitri exodus BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The peak of the Idul Fitri exodus is estimated for two days before the holiday with an estimated 68,000 people expected to be traveling on that day.Idul Fitri is expected to fall on Jan. 9.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/IBRA seizes 14 ha land belonging to Tutut's company

IBRA seizes 14 ha land belonging to Tutut's company JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) seized 14 hectares of land in West Jakarta on Tuesday belonging to the indebted property firm PT Sinar Slipi Sejahtera, owned by former president Soeharto's eldest daughter Siti ...

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Sydney-bound athletes urged to skip PON

Sydney-bound athletes urged to skip PON JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mahadi Sinambela urged sports organizations' provincial chapters on Tuesday to allow their athletes to give the 15th National Games (PON) a miss to focus on the Sydney Olympics.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/The press yet to be free of its audience

The press yet to be free of its audienceBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): Issues concerning the media in Indonesia and Australia were brought to the fore when Goenawan Mohamad, a respected poet, essayist and former editor-in-chief of Tempo newsmagazine, was invited to give the Walkleys media ...

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Most hospitals are Y2K compliant

Most hospitals are Y2K compliant JAKARTA (JP): Most hospitals in Indonesia are prepared to face the Y2K bug during the changing millennium at midnight on Dec. 31, the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Paiton power politics

Paiton power politics President Abdurrahman Wahid's decision to stop all legal actions taken against independent power producers in an effort to resolve commercial disputes with major multinational companies is a welcome signal for foreign investors assessing the credibility of the new Indonesian ...

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/The case of the generals

The case of the generals I am disappointed that a lawyer of Mr. Adnan Buyung Nasution's reputation should take up the case of the generals (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 16, 1999: Generals protest 'baseless' accusations).

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Tonetto responds

Tonetto responds I am writing in response to Mr. Roderick Brazier letter of Dec. 18, 1999, entitled Tonetto's article biased.It is difficult to engage an adversary who can show little besides a blunt blade. But if he keeps poking it in my face, I had better move to foil a little to the side.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Where to go in Surabaya for Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999

Where to go in Surabaya for Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999Performance * Concert: Welcome in the Millenium Night, by Surabaya Symphony Orchestra, at Sheraton hotel, Jl. Embong Malang 25-31 (Phone: 031 5468000), Dec. 31.Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Tyasno defends TNI's territorial role

Tyasno defends TNI's territorial role JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Tyasno Sudarto warned on Monday that the proposal to abolish regional military commands would severely undermine Indonesia's ability to defend against foreign aggression and internal disturbances.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999)

Pick of the Flicks (for Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999)Hollywood KC The World Is Not Enough 13:00 15:15 19:30 Toy Story 2 13:45 16:00 20:15 End of Days 13:00 15:15 19:30 Nightwatch 13:45 16:00 20:15 Bowfinger ...

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Newmont may end gold production early

Newmont may end gold production earlyBy Christiani S.A. Tumelap MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): PT Newmont Minahasa Raya said it would halt its gold production activities in 2003 or 2004, six years earlier than scheduled, if no new reserves were found at its mining sites.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Six injured in Batang brawls

Six injured in Batang brawls BATANG, Central Java: A brawl between villagers from Damyak and Depok in the Tulis district broke out here on Monday afternoon, leaving six people seriously injured and four houses badly damaged.Batang Police chief Lt. Col.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Indonesia admits failure in implementing WTO commitments

Indonesia admits failure in implementing WTO commitments JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government has notified the World Trade Organization it will be unable to implement the provisions of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) by Jan.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Indonesia still requires budget support

Indonesia still requires budget support This is the second of two articles based on the presentation made by Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie to the local donor meeting in Jakarta on Dec. 14.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Jetskiing joins waterskiing body

Jetskiing joins waterskiing body JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia Jetski Association (IJSI) executive director Ishak said on Tuesday the association would become part of the Indonesian Waterskiing Association (PSASI) in January.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/What other charges could await generals?

What other charges could await generals?By David Jardine JAKARTA (JP): The call by an Indonesian legal body for the country to allow its ranking military figures to be tried for crimes allegedly committed under their aegis in East Timor once more raises questions about possible charges.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Women's Day: A time to take stock of women's progress

Women's Day: A time to take stock of women's progressText and photos by P.J. Leo JAKARTA (JP): The country observes Women's Day each Dec. 22, a time to evaluate the gains made by women in striving to secure an equal position in society.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/IPTN, CASA sign deal

IPTN, CASA sign deal JAKARTA (JP): State owned aircraft manufacturer PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) has received orders worth US$1.6 million this year from Spain-based CASA to produce CN-235 components, the company said on Tuesday.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Tips on protecting trademarks

Tips on protecting trademarksBy James B. Lumenta JAKARTA (JP): The Trademark Law has undergone significant changes in the last few years in a bid to catch up with international standards of protection, particularly with the requirements of the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights ...

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Police to question Doulos chief

Police to question Doulos chief JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen. Noegroho Djajoesman said on Tuesday he planned to summon the chairman of the burned down Christian-run Doulos Foundation, Royandi Hutasoit, for questioning within one week.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Buyung Nasution's ouster

Buyung Nasution's ouster A lawyer, as has often been said, cannot choose who to defend or not to defend. He or she must be willing to defend whoever needs a defense.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/High hopes for revived local film industry

High hopes for revived local film industryBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): For more than 50 years -- since Indonesia's independence -- foreign films have dominated the circulation of films in Indonesia. This condition has made national films powerless.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Lawyers claim Soeharto's name already ruined

Lawyers claim Soeharto's name already ruined JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers of the New York-based Time magazine told the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday that the good name of former president Soeharto had already been ruined way before the weekly published its Soeharto Inc.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Clash between armed men and Aceh Police claims two lives

Clash between armed men and Aceh Police claims two lives BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Two armed men were killed and two policemen wounded in an exchange of gunfire in the mountainous Geureutee area of West Aceh, some 60 kilometers southeast of Banda Aceh.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Djailani opens psychiatric institute

Djailani opens psychiatric institute JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Social Welfare Affairs Djailani officially inaugurated on Monday the Bina Laras Harapan Santosa 04 mental institute for psychiatric patients in Cipayung, East Jakarta.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/RI promotion center in LA

RI promotion center in LA JAKARTA (JP): Tony Agus Ardie (left), chairman of the U.S. Committee of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Foreign Minister Alwi Shihab (right) met on Tuesday to discuss final preparations for the establishment of a trade promotion center for Indonesian ...

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Where to go in Bandung for Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999

Where to go in Bandung for Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999Peformance * Sundanese Traditional Drama: Gowarsa Minantara, at Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Phone: 022 433562), 8 p.m., Dec. 24.Music and Entertainment* Sheraton Bandung Hotel and Towers, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/10 in hospital have AIDS

10 in hospital have AIDS SURABAYA: As many as 10 people currently being treated at Soetomo General Hospital here have Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), the chairman of the hospital's medical team for the syndrome, Edy Soeyanto, said on Tuesday.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Pelti to ask chapters to host satellite tournaments

Pelti to ask chapters to host satellite tournaments JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) spokesman, Benny Mailili, said on Tuesday that the association must improve its performance by asking its provincial chapters to stage satellite and future tournaments next year.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaWednesday Maghrib 6:08 p.m.Thursday Imsak 4:04 a.m.Subuh 4:14 a.m.

Wed, 22 Dec 1999

JP/It is up to Tokyo to lead Pyongyang out of its cocoon

It is up to Tokyo to lead Pyongyang out of its cocoonBy A.K.P. Mochtan TOKYO (JP): Hopeful signs are emerging in the volatile Korean peninsula, with Tokyo and Pyongyang set to discuss possibilities of forging diplomatic ties.