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Searching for all articles published on 1999-03-03 ...

49 articles.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Why not let tourists decide?

Why not let tourists decide? Tourism brings many things: money to those lucky enough to be in the box seat, a crazy accumulation of poor taste and questionable activities for some and, of course, fun for those bemused foreigners who come looking for an alternative experience.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Mob attacks 30 houses

Mob attacks 30 houses BANJARNEGARA, Central Java: At least 30 houses in Asinan village in Central Java regency were attacked on Monday, 10 people being severely damaged, by a mob protesting what they called an unfair village head election.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/IMF's chief criticizes RI banking reforms

IMF's chief criticizes RI banking reforms JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund's First Deputy Managing Director Stanley Fischer on Tuesday criticized Indonesia for what he called a lack of clarity in reporting on its banking reforms.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Fire department focuses on equipment maintenance

Fire department focuses on equipment maintenance JAKARTA (JP): The city fire department is concentrating on the maintenance of existing fire equipment in anticipation of the possibility of a rising number of fires started during the course of riots ahead of the general election in June, an ...

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/E. Timor needs UN support: Australia

E. Timor needs UN support: Australia SYDNEY (Reuters): Australia said on Tuesday it was too early to talk of sending a UN peacekeeping force to East Timor, but added that a more general UN-sanctioned force comprising civilians and police may be required.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Irianese leaders spell out ambitions, praise Habibie

Irianese leaders spell out ambitions, praise Habibie JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): A number of Irianese leaders praised President B.J. Habibie on Monday for giving them their first ever chance to convey their aspirations directly to the President.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Learner centered English education

Learner centered English educationBy Bambang Sugeng YOGYAKARTA (JP): Modern language education places the learner at the center of the instructional system. All that is done by the teacher must be oriented to the needs and aims the student has in learning English.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Morning robbery in Tigaraksa

Morning robbery in Tigaraksa TANGERANG (JP): A group of armed robbers broke into a house in Jambe village in Tigaraksa district early on Monday, and stole a Kijang van, 24 grams of gold jewelry, a radio receiver and Rp 1 million.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Oil seminar to be held in Bali

Oil seminar to be held in Bali JAKARTA (JP): Several leading figures in the world's oil and gas industry are expected to participate in a four-day Indonesian International Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference 1999 (IIOGE 99) from Sept. 7 and 10 this year in Nusa Dua, Bali.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Israel's Lebanon War: The quagmire continues

Israel's Lebanon War: The quagmire continuesBy Jeff Abramowitz TEL AVID (DPA): It has become an increasingly familiar feature in Israel in recent months.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Capital controls anchor Malaysian recovery

Capital controls anchor Malaysian recoveryBy Eileen Ng KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Malaysian economy has stabilized after six months of capital controls, but analysts say the short-term benefits must be followed by deeper banking and corporate reforms.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Herbal medicines may slow down HIV

Herbal medicines may slow down HIV BANDUNG: Many of the country's herbal medicines contain substances that may be able to combat the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), a new professor in pharmacology says.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Merdeka fellowships granted by Australia

Merdeka fellowships granted by Australia JAKARTA: The Australian government awarded on Tuesday the annual Merdeka fellowships to Indonesian scientists, Herkutanto and Yudi Utomo Imardjoko.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Police chief check 1st set of Kamra graduates

Police chief check 1st set of Kamra graduates JAKARTA (JP): City police chief Maj. Gen. Noegroho Djajoesman has asserted that the People's Security force will not be deployed to help police handle street protesters."No.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Two concerts from music foundation

Two concerts from music foundation JAKARTA (JP): The International Music Foundation (YMI) will stage two concerts here beginning on Wednesday.A choral chamber concert will be performed by the 40-member Batavia Madrigal Singers, which is also the foundation's choir-in-residence, on Wednesday.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 2, 1999: ------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ...

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Caltex names new director

Caltex names new director JAKARTA (JP): PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia has appointed Humayunbosha as a director in addition to his present duties as company senior vice president and deputy managing director.The company said in a statement that the appointment was effective Monday.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Astra to raise asset sales to replay debt

Astra to raise asset sales to replay debt JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed automotive giant PT Astra International, seeking to raise Rp 3 trillion (US$340 million), plans to sell off more assets in order to improve its capacity to repay debt.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Yet another maneuver

Yet another maneuver Never before has this country been rocked by such violent riots and intergroup and interreligious conflicts. The show seems to go on against a backdrop of Armed Forces' weakening operational capability and dramatic plunge in popularity both here and abroad.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Bank Mandiri $27b in assets

Bank Mandiri $27b in assets JAKARTA (JP): Newly established Bank Mandiri will have total assets of Rp 230 trillion (about US$27 billion) in July following completion of the merger of four troubled state banks, according to its president Robby Djohan.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/As RI stalls, the world shifts into high gear

As RI stalls, the world shifts into high gear While Indonesia's economy is still in shambles and its political situation remains uncertain, the philosophy of development is undergoing a paradigm shift.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/German activist pleads for Budiman's release

German activist pleads for Budiman's release JAKARTA (JP): Germany's Human Rights Commissioner Gerd Poppe urged President B.J. Habibie on Wednesday to release five political prisoners, including Budiman Sudjatmiko of the Democratic People's Party (PRD), a minister said.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Patriotism versus truth

Patriotism versus truth Comments by President B.J. Habibie, Gen. Wiranto and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Struggle) adviser Kwik Kian Gie, in The Jakarta Post Feb. 24 edition perpetuate the dogma that East Timor was "integrated", not "occupied".

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Inflation eases to 1.26 percent in February: BPS

Inflation eases to 1.26 percent in February: BPS JAKARTA (JP): Inflation in February moderated to 1.26 percent from 2.97 percent in January due to a lower increase in food prices, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported on Tuesday.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Hard Rain 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Stepmom 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 An American Werewolf in Paris 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Monsoon 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Blade 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15Senayan ...

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/RI 'unprepared for millennium bug'

RI 'unprepared for millennium bug' JAKARTA (JP): An information technology expert said on Tuesday that Indonesia had yet to push ahead with programs to anticipate problems arising from the millennium bug by the turn of the year.Microprocessor producer Intel Corp.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Oka and Afan to represent govt in election body

Oka and Afan to represent govt in election body JAKARTA (JP): Oka Mahendra of the Ministry of Justice, and political scientist Afan Gaffar of the Yogyakarta-based Gadjah Mada University will be two of the five government representatives in the soon to be established National Election Committee ...

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/KONI to set up team to make Asiad bid

KONI to set up team to make Asiad bid JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) plans to establish a small team next week to prepare Jakarta's proposal to host the 2006 Asian Games.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Students fined Rp 2,000 each, three acquitted

Students fined Rp 2,000 each, three acquitted JAKARTA (JP): Students charged with holding an illegal rally, were sentenced by the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday to pay fines of Rp 2,000 each (25 US cents), while three others who were wrongfully arrested were acquitted.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/House members express caution on press bill

House members express caution on press bill JAKARTA (JP): A proposed clause in a draft bill on the press and broadcasting media which some believe will lead to immunity before the law for the press has prompted anxiety in the House of Representatives.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/67 forestry firms face penalties

67 forestry firms face penalties JAKARTA (JP): At least 67 timber companies are facing government penalties for failing to meet the March 1 deadline in paying their reforestation fees and forest royalties, a senior official at the Ministry of Forestry and Plantations said on Tuesday.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/German firm sees long-term prospects in RI

German firm sees long-term prospects in RI JAKARTA (JP): German steel company Ferrostaal AG reported on Tuesday an 80 percent decrease in its revenue in Indonesia last year to DM50 million (US$28 million) in 1998, due to the sluggish domestic market.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/PBSI delays relegation plan

PBSI delays relegation plan JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has put off the planned announcement of underperforming shuttlers to be released from training at the National Badminton Center in Cipayung, East Jakarta.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Traditional herbal medicine a remedy for penny-pinchers

Traditional herbal medicine a remedy for penny-pinchersBy Agus Maryono PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): It is 8:30 p.m. and Kusmiati is busy mixing a brownish-white herbal powder.Next to bottles neatly arranged on her table, she dexterously mixes and stirs the powder in a glass.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Places of worships to be relocated

Places of worships to be relocated JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta Mayor Andi Mappaganty insisted on Monday that he would not revoke his order that local Christians stop meeting at seven houses in the Pulo Gebang Permai housing complex.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Investors worried by social tension: Minister

Investors worried by social tension: Minister JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Investment Hamzah Haz said on Tuesday increasing financial problems and a fear of escalating social tension have discouraged investors from making any new capital outlays.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Bank Global plans rights issue to boost capital

Bank Global plans rights issue to boost capital JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Global plans a rights issue in the second semester of this year to strengthen the company's capital structure.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Armed robbers get Rp 200m in audacious theft

Armed robbers get Rp 200m in audacious theft JAKARTA (JP): Two unidentified men riding on a black motorcycle shot a businessman in a daylight robbery in North Jakarta on Tuesday, making off with Rp 200 million (US$22,725) in cash.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Alleged sandal thief mobbed by neighbors

Alleged sandal thief mobbed by neighbors JAKARTA (JP): A 19-year-old boy was mobbed by his neighbors after they caught him stealing a pair of sandals from a passer-by in Sawah Besar in Central Jakarta late Monday.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Official refutes rumored exodus

Official refutes rumored exodus JAKARTA (JP): The number of Indonesians and foreigners leaving Jakarta for overseas destinations in the last three months has dropped significantly despite widespread rumors of likely unrest before the June general election, an immigration official said on Tuesday.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/German grub galore at Mandarin Oriental Hotel

German grub galore at Mandarin Oriental Hotel JAKARTA (JP): A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since Epicurus last ventured out into Jakarta's culinary mine field to fire off potshots and grudgingly bestow medals on the fare on offer.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Yet another team to assist Habibie

Yet another team to assist Habibie New teams normally bring certain hopes. So it is with the newly formed National Reform Team toward a Civil Society (TNRM3).

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Toll road operators urge govt to raise tariffs

Toll road operators urge govt to raise tariffs JAKARTA (JP): Toll road operators asked the government on Tuesday to increase toll road tariffs to offset soaring maintenance costs.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Wiranto asked for account of Maluku unrest

Wiranto asked for account of Maluku unrest JAKARTA (JP): Calls are mounting for Minister of Defense/Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto to take responsibility for continued religious conflicts in Maluku, as well as to apply concrete measures to end the violence.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 Morning News 7:00 Children's Songs 7:30 TV Series 8:00 Music 8:30 TV Drama 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Tensions still shroud Ambon

Tensions still shroud Ambon JAKARTA (JP): Tensions continued to shroud the riot-torn Maluku capital of Ambon on Tuesday following the discovery of the bodies of a man and a woman with stab wounds, while there were rumors circulating that Muslims were gearing up for a protest.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Acehnese to meet to find a solution

Acehnese to meet to find a solution JAKARTA (JP): The Aceh provincial administration will host an unprecedented meeting of all concerned groups in the province by the end of the month.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/ITB vows to stay neutral

ITB vows to stay neutral BANDUNG: The Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) marked its 40th anniversary celebration on Tuesday with a pledge to maintain its autonomy and independence in the wake of political changes.

Wed, 03 Mar 1999

JP/Mideast peace process in jeopardy

Mideast peace process in jeopardy Israel effectively escalated tensions on its northern border with Lebanon when it "annexed" the village of Arnoun to its self- declared "security zone" in South Lebanon.