Four more die in firecracker blast BANYUMAS, Central Java: Four people, including two children,
were killed in the latest firecracker explosion to hit the
province over the weekend.Local police chief Col. More ...
People are always victims Since the New Order regime came to power about 32 years ago
and continuing until now when the regime is already history,
ordinary people have always fallen victim to the ruler, political
adventures, corruption and crime. More ...
Businesses told to pay THR TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang administration has threatened to
prosecute any businesspeople who refuse to pay holiday bonuses
(THR) to their workers, an official said on Monday. More ...
RI forex reserves rise JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's net foreign exchange reserves rose
by US$76 million to $16.7 billion as of Dec. 23 from $16.6
billion a week earlier. More ...
19 killed in fresh clash in Ambon JAKARTA (JP): Sectarian violence struck Ambon again resulting
in the death of at least 19 people, prompting the Indonesia
Communion of Churches (PGI) to demand international peacekeepers
in riot-torn Maluku province if security forces refuse to be ... More ...
Police to protect bank rush PEKANBARU, Riau: Police personnel have been deployed to
safeguard private banks in a move anticipating a rush of people
wanting to withdraw their money due to fear of computer problems
resulting from the millennium changeover widely known as the Y2K
bug. More ...
Who's to blame for the East Timor debacleBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Some things just bring out the worst in us and
in the case of East Timor, everything that could go wrong, did go
wrong. More ...
Security of New Year's parties guaranteed JAKARTA (JP): The city administration guaranteed the security
of hotels, cafes, cinemas, restaurants and other recreational
places holding parties to celebrate New Year's Eve, an official
said on Monday. More ...
Reforming TNI The way the Indonesian Military (TNI) is going on about
defending its territorial function shows that it, or more
precisely the Army, is reluctant to give up the power and
privileges it has enjoyed all these years. More ...
Be fair to black men As a long-time user of Jl. Jaksa hostelries, I would like to
ask the owners quoted in The Jakarta Post's report about black
Africans not being served when the last time there was an
incident involving black Africans. More ...
JSX halts firms' trading JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) suspended
trading in shares of PT Multipolar, PT Miwon Indonesia and PT
Bukaka Teknik Utama in late trade on Monday.The action was taken after prices of the companies exceeded
the maximum level, the JSX said in a statement. More ...
Military admits 'routine meetings' with militias JAKARTA (JP): An army general admitted on Monday that military
officers in East Timor regularly met with prointegration militias
accused of violence and destruction in the territory following
the Aug. 30 self-determination ballot.Maj. Gen. More ...
The dear cost of disregarding EnglishBy Raphael Lengesa Nombo YOGYAKARTA (JP): Two recent articles on teaching English were
interesting -- those by Iwan Jazadi titled Rigid curriculum
complicates RI's English teaching and Complications in English
teaching: Ideological issues, which appeared in ... More ...
Officer thwarts daring daylight armed robbery JAKARTA (JP): A police corporal posted at the Prima Express
Bank branch office in Tebet, South Jakarta, managed to foil an
attempted robbery by an armed man in the parking lot of the
bank's premises on Monday afternoon. More ...
Once bustling Kramat Tunggak now forsaken JAKARTA (JP): Not much is going on at Kramat Tunggak, formerly
the city oldest's red-light district, in North Jakarta.Quiet has descended on the 10.4-hectare complex, located close
to the busy Tanjung Priok seaport. More ...
Government expects 6 million tourists in year 2000 JAKARTA (JP): The government is upbeat that Indonesia's
tourism industry will grow robustly next year following an
improvement on both the political and economic fronts. More ...
Military kills three GAM members in clash BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): At least three alleged members of the
Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist group were shot dead while
attempting to ambush an Indonesian Military (TNI) convoy in the
remote village of Uleerubek in North Aceh on Tuesday, a ... More ...
Exhibit shows the phenomena of the urban paintersBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): Galeri Milenium in Jakarta organized a painting
exhibition recently titled Urban Community Phenomena.
Participated in by 15 painters, the works on display certainly
varied widely. More ...
Newly opened Retro promises modern musicBy Emma Cameron JAKARTA (JP): A new bar opened on Dec. 17 in Central Jakarta
with promises of modern music from New York, Tokyo and London.Retro, located at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Jl. More ...
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Dec. 27, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 6,965.00 7,035.00Australian dollar 1 4,486. More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 27, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume
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President appeals for national brotherhood JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid appealed in a
Christmas message on Monday to people of all faiths in Indonesia
to foster a stronger sense of brotherhood and unite to overcome
the tough challenges facing the nation. More ...
Students, activists against fuel hike YOGYAKARTA: The government's plan to hike electricity and fuel
prices was met with a protest by students and members of the
Democratic People's Party (PRD), who rallied at the boulevard of
Gadjah Mada University on Monday. More ...
New sensation of being hopeful This is the first of two articles by noted talk show host Wimar
Witoelar on the feelings of Indonesians ahead of the New Year. More ...
Holidaymakers warned of 'deadly' roads SEMARANG (JP): Holiday revelers bound for hometowns in Central
Java for Idul Fitri are being cautioned about at least 11
accident-prone areas in the province. More ...
East Timorese urged to decide on nationality JAKARTA (JP): The government has urged East Timorese refugees
to choose whether they want to be repatriated or remain in
Indonesia, hoping to settle the aggravating issue before the new
fiscal year starts on April 1, 2000. More ...
Movie scene 1999: A Year of experiments and scare fareBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): Moviegoing in Jakarta is essentially about two
things: good movie weeks and bad movie weeks. More ...
Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC:
The World Is Not Enough 13:00 15:15 19:30
Good Will Hunting 13:45 16:00 20:15
Toy Story 2 13:00 15:15 19:30
Nightwatch 13:45 16:00 20:15
Jungle Boy 13:00 15:15 ... More ...
From authoritarianism to democracy The following is the second of a two part article, an excerpt
from an address by State Minister of Investment/State Enterprises
Laksamana Sukardi before an international conference transition
and globalization. More ...
Four questioned over an armed robbery in Cilandak JAKARTA (JP): Cilandak Police detectives are questioning four
witnesses in connection with an early Monday morning robbery in
which five suspected robbers got away with one kilogram of gold
bars and jewelry, Rp 15 million (US$2,150) and $1,000 in ... More ...
Government mulls reviewing visa on arrival facility JAKARTA (JP): The government is considering a review of its
visa on arrival facility, currently provided to nationals of 48
countries.Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Gen. More ...
Ashtech to invest in cacao plant JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian Ashtech Holdings SDN BHD and local
cocoa producer PT Arasma Mulia agreed here on Monday to jointly
set up a US$4.5 million cacao processing plant in Central
Sulawesi. More ...
Angry workers burn cars in Tangerang JAKARTA (JP): Some 400 workers of a ceramic producer, PT Satya
Karya Keramindo Indah, ran amok on Monday after the company
failed to meet their demand for their annual bonus worth three
times their basic monthly salary. More ...
Offbeat gems come to screens in JakartaBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): The Studio 21 theaters are not the only place
Jakarta's movie buffs hang out. There is what people call
"alternative cinema" or "art houses". More ...
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