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Searching for all articles published on 1999-04-21 ...

46 articles.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Government's oil reforms attract foreign investors

Government's oil reforms attract foreign investors JAKARTA (JP): The government's recent moves to reform the country's oil and gas policy is attracting foreign investors looking for investment opportunities in the country, a seminar organizer said on Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/UN presence in E. Timor a must

UN presence in E. Timor a mustBy Budiawan Purwadi and Marcelino Ximenes Magno SINGAPORE (JP): Some analysts argue that Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao's call on his supporters "to take arms against the Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) and pro-Indonesian forces in East Timor" should be understood as an ...

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: John Carpenter's Vampires 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 You've Got Mail 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Meet Joe Black 14:30 18:00 21:30 One Tough Cop 14:30 18:00 21:30 Payback 14:15 ...

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Police claim Ciamis killings have black magic link

Police claim Ciamis killings have black magic link JAKARTA (JP): Police alleged here on Tuesday that 18 people believed murdered in a killing spree in the West Java regency of Ciamis were involved in black magic.National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Togar M.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Istiqlal bombing condemned

Istiqlal bombing condemned JAKARTA (JP): Political and religious leaders expressed outrage on Tuesday over the bombing of the Istiqlal Grand Mosque the day before, while President B.J. Habibie condemned the brutal act as an attempt to foil the June 7 general election.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Indonesia adopts law on forex movement

Indonesia adopts law on forex movement JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives passed on Tuesday a bill that empowers Bank Indonesia to track the flow of foreign exchange in and out of the country.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Elsewhere in the galaxy... Earthlings find new planets

Elsewhere in the galaxy... Earthlings find new planetsBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): This week: in Europe, a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) plane mistook a column of Kosovo Albanian refugees for the Serbs who had burned their homes and bombed them, killing dozens.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Five arrested for alleged heist

Five arrested for alleged heist BOGOR (JP): Police arrested five men on Tuesday suspected of involvement in an audacious armed robbery attempt at the Gang Kancil branch of Bank Central Asia in Taman Sari, West Jakarta, last Thursday, during which one man was killed.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Exhibitions celebrate Kartini Day

Exhibitions celebrate Kartini Day JAKARTA (JP): A number of art exhibitions have been organized in the city to celebrate Kartini Day.Wisma Mitra Budaya, Jl.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Blink and you'll miss Kartini Day in Jakarta

Blink and you'll miss Kartini Day in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Most Jakartans this year are apparently not concerned about Kartini Day, which commemorates the empowerment of Indonesian women and falls on Wednesday.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Military must be neutral for peace solution in E. Timor

Military must be neutral for peace solution in E. Timor Recent bloody clashes in East Timor have again jolted the nation, already shaken by a seemingly endless spate of religious and ethnic conflicts. Dr.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Students attack Caltex housing complex in Riau

Students attack Caltex housing complex in Riau JAKARTA (JP): Security forces fired warning shots to disperse 1,500 students who attacked on Tuesday a housing complex belonging to PT Caltex Indonesia oil company in Rumbai, 10 kilometers north of the Riau capital, Pekanbaru.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Aceh's early heroines ignored by history books

Aceh's early heroines ignored by history booksBy Danny L. Yatim JAKARTA (JP): On April 21, Indonesians celebrate Kartini Day in memory of Raden Ajeng Kartini (1879-1904), the pioneer of education for Javanese women.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibitions * Exhibition on Earth Day, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until April 23 to May 1. * Technology Display, at CCCL, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 24-25.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Dollar income

Dollar income I would like to share my ideas with other colleagues who are undergoing overseas training or presently working with foreign companies (PMA) and multinational companies (MNC).

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/The lot of RI women in eyes of their peers

The lot of RI women in eyes of their peers JAKARTA (JP): While many Indonesian women celebrate Kartini Day by wearing the traditional Javanese outfit kebaya, as Raden Ajeng Kartini used to wear, one group of female university students have another idea.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/KPU chairman cites reports of election foiling attempts

KPU chairman cites reports of election foiling attempts JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the General Elections Commission (KPU) Rudini said he had received reports about the existence of small groups who were threatening rural people not to participate in the June 7 general election.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Endless sad story of violence

Endless sad story of violence I wonder whether the three famous respectively spiritual, political and revolutionary leaders -- Bishop Belo, Ramos Horta and Xanana Gusmao -- are aware of the fact that they are demonstrating their incapacity to effectively contribute to lessen the hourly growing ...

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Two people killed, 35 injured in Aceh protest

Two people killed, 35 injured in Aceh protest JAKARTA (JP): At least one student and a member of the Police Mobile Brigade were killed, with 35 students injured in two separate clashes between pro-referendum supporters and security personnel in Aceh on Monday and Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/ADB warns RI over optimism on inflation

ADB warns RI over optimism on inflation JAKARTA (JP): A senior economist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned Indonesia on Tuesday the negative inflation rate posted in March did not signal a deflationary economy.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Govt to launch warehouse receipt system

Govt to launch warehouse receipt system JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon introduce the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) in several provinces to help local farmers gain access to financial institutions.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on April 20, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Pelti to invite foreign coaches

Pelti to invite foreign coaches JAKARTA (JP): With a sports science and technology approach to improving national coaches' skills, the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) will invite a foreign expert to hold two- month-long coaching clinics and workshops.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/E. Kalimantan government wants to buy KPC's shares

E. Kalimantan government wants to buy KPC's shares JAKARTA (JP): The East Kalimantan administration is interested in buying shares in the planned divestment of the country's largest coal mining company, PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC), a top official said on Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Akbar to seek leave of absence to campaign for Golkar party

Akbar to seek leave of absence to campaign for Golkar party JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Akbar Tandjung will ask President B.J. Habibie for a leave of absence so he can focus on campaigning for Golkar Party ahead of the June 7 elections.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/PDI Perjuangan's communication posts to be regulated: Official

PDI Perjuangan's communication posts to be regulated: Official JAKARTA (JP): The city administration plans to regulate the installation of communication posts affiliated with political parties as many of them are set up in prohibited zones, an official said on Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Rice aid sent to riot-hit Tual

Rice aid sent to riot-hit Tual AMBON, Maluku: The provincial logistics office is sending 100 metric tons of rice to Tual in Southeast Maluku, which recently was hit by religious clashes that killed more than 100 people, Antara reported on Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Peace pledge may be signed in Dili, Gen. Wiranto says

Peace pledge may be signed in Dili, Gen. Wiranto says DILI, East Timor (JP): After arriving here on Tuesday, Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto proposed the signing of a pledge of peace by warring proindependence and pro-Indonesian groups.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/RI forex reserves slide to US$15.86b

RI forex reserves slide to US$15.86b JAKARTA (JP): Net foreign exchange reserves declined to US$15.86 billion on April 15 from $15.93 billion on April 7, Bank Indonesia (BI) announced in a weekly report.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/RI's Olympic soccer team beats Cambodia

RI's Olympic soccer team beats Cambodia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's pre-Olympics soccer team overwhelmed the Cambodian national team, with a definitive victory of 4-0 in the second of two friendly matches held at the Senayan Stadium on Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/IBRA expects to assume Rp 220t in NPLs

IBRA expects to assume Rp 220t in NPLs JAKARTA (JP): The asset management unit of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is expected to receive Rp 220 trillion (US$25.3 billion) in nonperforming bank loans (NPLs) by the end of this month, a senior official at the agency said on Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Tap water pipeline to Marunda installed

Tap water pipeline to Marunda installed JAKARTA (JP): PT Thames Pam Jaya (TPJ), a foreign partner of city-owned water company PDAM Jaya, completed the installation of a 5.17-kilometer pipeline to Marunda subdistrict, North Jakarta, to supply tap water to 600 local families.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Rates for tax payment, valid from April 19 to April 25

Rates for tax payment, valid from April 19 to April 25 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 8,575.00Austrian schilling 1 664.42Australian dollar 1 5,440.84Belgian franc 1 226.64Canadian dollar 1 5,741.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Police have lead on bomb suspects

Police have lead on bomb suspects JAKARTA (JP): Police appear to be a long way from finding those responsible for Monday's bomb blast at the Istiqlal Grand Mosque, but said on Tuesday they had visual identifications of two men seen speeding from the scene.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Open letter to Mr. President

Open letter to Mr. President This is the 387th day since my son Petrus Bima Anugerah was taken away by force. As his mother, I continue to believe that my son is still alive and somewhere in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia. Therefore, I request your help to set my son free.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/An act of terror

An act of terror As could have been expected, the public's condemnation of the bomb blast which damaged several offices on the ground floor of Jakarta's Istiqlal Mosque on Tuesday was both immediate and unanimous.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Kalimantan to have railway by 2005

Kalimantan to have railway by 2005 BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Kalimantan will have a railway system by 2005 connecting not only major cities throughout the island's provinces, but also connecting the island to Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and the Philippines, Antara said on Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/A conspiracy?

A conspiracy? Not long ago President B.J. Habibie made an open statement to a forum of foreign journalists saying that upon his return from his inauguration as president he was startled to see a concentration of Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) troops surrounding his house.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/TV today

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

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/House to pass bill on regional autonomy

House to pass bill on regional autonomy JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives is expected on Wednesday to pass a bill which will provide more autonomy to regional administrations and legislatures from the central government.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * The Bali Starling Painting Exhibition, at the Oberoi Hotel, in Seminyak, until April 23. * Arts Exhibition: by Gde Sudarma, at The Chedi Gallery, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan Gianyar, Ubud (Phone: 0361 975963), until May 17.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Policewomen hurt in accident

Policewomen hurt in accident JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Dozens of policewomen were injured when a bus they were riding in plunged into a ravine on Tuesday, Antara said.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Mob sets fire to church compound

Mob sets fire to church compound UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Tension gripped the South Sulawesi capital of Ujungpandang on Tuesday following overnight attacks against two Catholic and Protestant buildings.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 20, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Bukopin, BMI to fund plantation businesses

Bukopin, BMI to fund plantation businesses JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bukopin and Bank Muamalat Indonesia have agreed to focus their lending activities on financing the development of the country's forestry and plantation sector, Minister of Forestry and Plantations Muslimin Nasution said on Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Apr 1999

JP/Share prices plunge as profit taking sweeps the market

Share prices plunge as profit taking sweeps the market JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) plunged on Tuesday in active trading, ending a week-long buying spree.