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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Italian films to light up the movie screens of Bali

Italian films to light up the movie screens of Bali DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A rare Italian film week is certain to delight local film lovers.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Dec. 30, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,064.00 7,136.00Australian dollar 1 4,595.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

Man killed by single slash JAKARTA (JP): A 24-year-old man was fatally slashed about 50 meters from his home in the Koja area of North Jakarta on Thursday morning, the parents of the victim said.Parjono, 50, a resident of Jl.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Armed robbers snatch $5,000 from woman

Armed robbers snatch $5,000 from woman JAKARTA (JP): Two men armed with machetes snatched more than US$5,000 in cash from a woman in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday morning, an officer said.Chief of Tanah Abang Police subprecinct Capt.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/TV programs

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

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Police chief defends shooting

Police chief defends shooting MEDAN, North Sumatra: The provincial police chief Brig. Gen. Sutiyono said on Thursday he could understand the motives behind the recent shooting by Mobile Brigade troops of a house belonging to a youth group.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Borobudur 2000 night canceled

Borobudur 2000 night canceled YOGYAKARTA: Millennium Night Borobudur, the once-in-a-lifetime celebration to be held in Borobudur Buddhist temple on Jan. 31, was canceled on Thursday due to poor ticket sales to foreign tourists.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 30, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/South coast road in need of repairs

South coast road in need of repairs BANYUMAS, Central Java: Holiday revelers who will pass the town have been asked to be aware of the damage to the south coast highway here.Local Police chief Col.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Maj. Gen. Agus apologizes for military's past mistakes

Maj. Gen. Agus apologizes for military's past mistakes MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Wirabuana Military Commander Maj. Gen. Agus Wirahadikusumah apologized here on Wednesday for past human rights abuses by Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Police need to thaw cold relations with public

Police need to thaw cold relations with publicBy Adrianus Meliala JAKARTA (JP): During the recent graduation ceremonies of military and police academy cadets, President Abdurrahman Wahid stressed that all graduates should be more aware of the situation surrounding the Indonesian Military (TNI) ...

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Hope amid concerns

Hope amid concerns As the year draws to a close, Indonesians are looking toward the new year -- and a dawning new millennium -- with justifiable hope.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/TNI denies role in Dutch journalist's murder

TNI denies role in Dutch journalist's murder JAKARTA (JP): A former battalion commander in East Timor admitted on Thursday that his troops ambushed two foreign journalists in the territory's capital of Dili on Sept. 21.However, Maj.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: The World Is Not Enough 13:00 15:15 19:30 Anna And The King 13:45 16:00 20:15 Toy Story 2 13:00 15:15 19:30 The Last Marshal 13:45 16:00 20:15 Good Will Hunting 13:00 15:15 ...

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Art films on television

Art films on television Film lovers should be grateful to Tam -- The Movie Buff -- Notosusanto for his double article on Jakarta's film scene in 1999 (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 28, 1999).The overview allows film lovers to reflect on what they have missed during the year.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Local franchises outshine foreign competitors: Expert

Local franchises outshine foreign competitors: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Local franchises posted significant growth this year to outshine foreign franchises, a trend veteran consultant Amir Karamoy predicted would continue into the new year.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/East Java killing spree continues

East Java killing spree continues SURABAYA, East Java (JP): A 65-year-old woman became the latest victim of the two-week-old killing spree in the Malang area, which has so far claimed nine lives.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Panther van stolen by gang

Panther van stolen by gang BOGOR (JP): A 29-year-old driver named Samiyo, a resident of Tomang, West Jakarta, was found on the Jagorawi toll road with a severe head wound on Wednesday night after an unidentified gang stole his blue Isuzu Panther van.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Reforestation fund management to be revised

Reforestation fund management to be revised JAKARTA (JP): The government will improve the management of its reforestation fund to ensure transparent fund collection and disbursement, Minister of Forestry and Plantations Nur Mahmudi Ismail said on Thursday.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Handicraft Exhibition: Cinderamata Nusantara, at Galeri Kampoeng Seni, in Metropolitan Mal, Bekasi, until Jan. 7. Dances and music performance, every Monday, Thursday, at 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. * Photo Exhibition: by Deniek G. Sukarya, Dandung B.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Man killed in gang fight

Man killed in gang fight TANGERANG (JP): Police have one man in custody and are searching for three other suspects in the murder of 20-year-old Asmawan, who died in a gang fight here on Monday night, an officer said.Tangerang District Police chief Lt. Col.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/UPC seeks pedicab total with registration, license scheme

UPC seeks pedicab total with registration, license scheme JAKARTA (JP): Securing President Abdurrahman Wahid's blessing for becak (pedicab) to operate in residential areas, the Urban Poor Consortium (UPC), which coordinates pedicab drivers in the capital, has begun registering becak and issuing ...

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Noegroho concedes intelligence officers need improvement

Noegroho concedes intelligence officers need improvement JAKARTA (JP): Chief of city police Maj. Gen. Noegroho Djajoesman confessed on Thursday that his intelligence personnel failed to properly carry out their duty to predict and prevent the rampant riots that rocked the city this year.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Perbasi slaps six-month ban and Rp 10 million fine on Panasia

Perbasi slaps six-month ban and Rp 10 million fine on Panasia JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Basketball Association (Perbasi) announced it would ban Bandung-based Panasia Indosyntec from national competitions for six months and fine the club Rp 10 million (US$1,413).

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/KSEI says it is ready for Y2K bug

KSEI says it is ready for Y2K bug JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Central Securities Depository (KSEI) announced on Thursday its readiness to anticipate the millennium bug.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Makassar students urge President to act on Ambon

Makassar students urge President to act on Ambon MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Some 100 protesting students intercepted visiting President Abdurrahman Wahid's entourage on Thursday to demand the government promptly resolve the violence in Ambon.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Citibank incompetence

Citibank incompetence On Nov. 1, 1999, I went to my Citibank branch in Pondok Indah Plaza to transfer US$500 to a relative in Khartoum, Sudan. I handed the teller the money in cash, filled out the necessary transfer order and paid an extra Rp 50,000 for the telex transfer cost.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/On Tonetto's comments

On Tonetto's comments Everyone has a right to an opinion, including Mr. Tonetto. However, such a personal attack on Mr. Brazier (Tonetto responds, Dec. 22) was most uncalled for. That Tonetto resorted to attacking the origins of Brazier's name came across as downright petty. Shame on you.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Government to let select toll road projects continue: Rozik

Government to let select toll road projects continue: Rozik JAKARTA (JP): The government will allow half-finished toll road projects to continue amid signs of economic recovery, State Minister of Public Works Rozik Boedioro Soetjipto said.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Sound of giant gong anticipated by all

Sound of giant gong anticipated by allBy Ahmad Solikhan JAKARTA (JP): Although Trimanto Wiguna is not a detective novelist, he is just as apt at creating suspense.The 70-year-old man from the Central Java ancient city of Surakarta has stirred quite a sensation with a gong he created.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Student rallies on the rise in 2000

Student rallies on the rise in 2000 YOGYAKARTA: The number of student rallies is expected to rise here next year, but police are much more wary of the rising crime rate.Yogyakarta Police chief Brig. Gen.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Genta Budaya gala postponed

Genta Budaya gala postponed BOGOR (JP): The Genta Budaya 2000 Nusantara, a New Year's cultural celebration planned to mark the millennium, has been postponed because the Bogor administration will not issue a permit for Dec. 31.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Police foil export of workers

Police foil export of workers MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Police in the Sikka regency have foiled the illegal export of 64 workers to Malaysia.Sikka Police chief Lt. Col.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Jakarta bourse the world's third best performing market

Jakarta bourse the world's third best performing market JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) ended the year with a 70 percent gain, making the bourse one of the world's best performing markets.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Maluku riots spread, 265 die in Halmahera

Maluku riots spread, 265 die in Halmahera JAKARTA (JP): At least 265 people have been killed in clashes between Christians and Muslims on Halmahera island in North Maluku over the last three days.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Flight services may be moved to Halim

Flight services may be moved to Halim TANGERANG (JP): The government and authorities of Soekarno- Hatta International Airport are considering temporarily moving several flight services to Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in East Jakarta, an airport official said on Thursday.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Bapepam rejects Bank Bali's rights issue plan

Bapepam rejects Bank Bali's rights issue plan JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) refused on Thursday to approve Bank Bali's controverisal rights issue plan due to inadequate information disclosure.Freddy R.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Man killed in row over girlfriend

Man killed in row over girlfriend BOGOR (JP): Syamsuddin alias Obos, 20, a resident of Kampung Setu in Ciseeng of Parung district here, died on the way to Bhakti Yudha Hospital on Wednesday after he was assaulted in a fight about a woman.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/DHL, National Gobel sign deal

DHL, National Gobel sign deal JAKARTA (JP): PT Birotika Semesta/DHL Worldwide Express signed an agreement with PT National Gobel to handle express deliveries of Gobel's export and import related documents and freight requirements, DHL said on Thursday.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Big hotels pessimistic about occupancy rates on New Year's

Big hotels pessimistic about occupancy rates on New Year's DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Expensive hotels in Bali might receive fewer guests at the turn of the new millennium due to a decline in foreign tourist arrivals on the resort island.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Telkom's partners agree to put investment on hold

Telkom's partners agree to put investment on hold JAKARTA (JP): Joint operation (KSO) partners of state-owned telecommunications firm PT Telkom have agreed to suspend investment plans until a contractual dispute with the domestic telecommunications provider is settled.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Democracy enters a new period

Democracy enters a new periodBy Jonathan Power LONDON (JP): The Russian parliamentary election has well and truly knocked the pessimists off their perch. Few predicted that the Communist Party in these hard economic times would receive such a setback.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Wiranto and immigration

Wiranto and immigration The leaders of the Indonesian Military (TNI) are disputing the reports of both the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and Indonesia's Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations in East Timor.Lt. Gen. (ret.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Resistance to change can sink companies

Resistance to change can sink companiesBy James O'Hara This is the second of two parts on an article on corporate management. JAKARTA (JP): It is interesting that no major company in Indonesia has gone bankrupt.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Davis Cup team disappointed at lack Indian warm-up

Davis Cup team disappointed at lack Indian warm-up JAKARTA (JP): National Davis Cup team members are disappointed with a decision made by the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) that they can compete in three future tournaments in India only if they pay their own expenses.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/2,000 troops set for New Year's party

2,000 troops set for New Year's party PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Over 2,000 police and military personnel are prepared for New Year's festivities across the town, local police chief Lt. Col. Jhonny Hutauruk said here on Thursday."We will watch out for nightspots, which must close at 1 a.m.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Youths prefer worship to parties on New Year

Youths prefer worship to parties on New Year JAKARTA (JP): Youth organizations at several houses of worship here are set to organize religious activities to mark the New Year, which falls on Saturday, amid growing tendencies among city dwellers to exuberantly celebrate the annual event which ...

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/Poll casts doubt on President's leadership

Poll casts doubt on President's leadership JAKARTA (JP): Just two months after taking over the reins of national leadership, observers and opinion polls are already heaping doubt on the leadership of Abdurrahman Wahid.

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Fri, 31 Dec 1999

JP/It's party time to mark the millennium

It's party time to mark the millennium JAKARTA (JP): Count Jakarta in among the world's major cities where party organizers are gearing up to put on the biggest bash of all time.

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