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Searching for all articles published on 1999-04-22 ...

45 articles.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Deputy governor candidate endorsed despite PPP boycott

Deputy governor candidate endorsed despite PPP boycott JAKARTA (JP): A City Council special plenary session endorsed Fauzie Alvi Yasin on Wednesday as the sole candidate for the post of deputy governor of economic and financial affairs, despite a boycott by members of the United Development ...

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Iridium users can access local GSM network

Iridium users can access local GSM network JAKARTA (JP): Iridium satellite mobile phone users visiting the country can now access the local global system of mobile (GSM) network of PT Excelcomindo Pratama and save up to 75 percent on their telephone costs, an executive of Excelcomindo said on ...

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/44,000 lose jobs in Central Java

44,000 lose jobs in Central Java SEMARANG: Central Java companies totaling 276 organizations had by the beginning of this month dismissed 44,155 employees due to a halt in production blamed on the protracted economic and monetary crisis, Antara reported.

Thu, 22 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.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Sutiyoso to hike parking fees by 400% to 800%

Sutiyoso to hike parking fees by 400% to 800% JAKARTA (JP): Despite strong opposition from city councilors, Governor Sutiyoso insisted on Wednesday on raising administration-set parking fees of Rp 300 by between 400 percent and 800 percent in a bid to help increase city revenue.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Food supply for elections 'sufficient'

Food supply for elections 'sufficient' JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Food and Horticulture A.M. Saefuddin said on Wednesday the food supply ahead of and during the upcoming June 7 general election would be adequate to meet demand.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Killings may involve security

Killings may involve security BANDUNG: West Java Police chief Maj. Gen. Chaerudin Ismail alleged on Wednesday the recent killings of at least 18 people in Ciamis regency might have involved members of the security forces, given the fear of locals to cooperate in the investigation.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Project monitoring -- a sequel

Project monitoring -- a sequel I am responding to the ideas on monitoring and the notion of "earned value" put forward by Mr. Giammalvo (Your Letters, April 18, 1999), in connection with project management problems in Indonesia.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/KONI upset with poor preparation for SEA Games

KONI upset with poor preparation for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has expressed concern over the poor training preparation of some sports organizations competing in the coming 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam in August.Moch.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Rp 300t in bonds to be issued in four stages

Rp 300t in bonds to be issued in four stages JAKARTA (JP): The estimated Rp 300 trillion (US$35 billion) worth of bonds for financing the country's bank recapitalization program will be issued in four stages and will carry both floating and fixed interest rates, a central bank executive said on ...

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Hooliganism a failure in education

Hooliganism a failure in educationBy A. Chaedar Alwasilah BANDUNG (JP): What are the most significant characteristics of Indonesian soccer? Violence, brawls and brutality perhaps.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on April 21, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Bambang rejects demand to bail out ailing debtors

Bambang rejects demand to bail out ailing debtors JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Bambang Subianto has rejected the proposal to swap bad debts of ailing corporate borrowers into government equity, according to a senior official.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Habibie visits Istiqlal, assesses damage

Habibie visits Istiqlal, assesses damage JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie made an impromptu visit on Wednesday to Istiqlal Grand Mosque, which was damaged by a bomb blast two days ago.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Student tried for torturing soldiers

Student tried for torturing soldiers JAKARTA (JP): Annas Alamudi, a student from the University of Indonesia, was indicted at the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday on charges of torturing and attempting to kill eight soldiers in a student demonstration last year.Prosecutor M.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Concrete formula sought for revenue-sharing

Concrete formula sought for revenue-sharing JAKARTA (JP): A noted economist on Wednesday urged the government to formulate a clear-cut formula for the sharing of revenue with the provinces to quell the growing restlessness in several areas over what locals consider economic injustice.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Four people killed in latest violence in Central Maluku

Four people killed in latest violence in Central Maluku AMBON, Maluku (JP): Fresh outbreaks of violence on Tuesday left at least four people dead and a number of houses burned in the Banda Islands of Central Maluku, 300 kilometers southeast of here, reports and sources said on Wednesday.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Domestic car sales up slightly in March

Domestic car sales up slightly in March JAKARTA (JP): Domestic sales of four-wheeled vehicles rose 3.5 percent in March to 3,448 units from 3,332 units the previous month, according to the latest report issued by the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

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

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Residents decry gas station

Residents decry gas station JAKARTA (JP): Residents in a densely populated area in Bintara Jaya subdistrict in Bekasi are calling for the closure of a liquefied petroleum gas station, claiming it was established through collusion between its owners and city officials.Local community figure Ateh H.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Women's Day marked by demo

Women's Day marked by demo SURABAYA: Hundreds of students celebrated Kartini Day (Indonesia's Women Day) on Wednesday by staging a demonstration outside the governor's office protesting violence against women.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/I am not a 'dalang'

I am not a 'dalang' I am writing in response to Putu Wirata's article "Wayang shows art in new light" of March 26.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Bakery employee dies in fire

Bakery employee dies in fire TANGERANG (JP): A bakery shop employee in Duta Garden housing complex here was killed when fire engulfed the shop on Tuesday night.Witnesses said Gunawan, 23, was trapped when the fire broke out at about 7:30 p.m. in the building in Benda district.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/KPU registers fifty percent of eligible voters for poll

KPU registers fifty percent of eligible voters for poll JAKARTA (JP): Entering the third week of voter registration, the General Elections Commission (KPU) has registered 50 percent of the 130 million eligible voters.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/GM opens dealer in Riau

GM opens dealer in Riau JAKARTA (JP): PT General Motors Indonesia (GM Indonesia), the maker of Opel vehicles, announced the opening of PT Vinsa Indo Sejahtera, a new Opel dealer in Pekanbaru, Riau.GM Indonesia president William S.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/WB to approve social safety net loan soon

WB to approve social safety net loan soon JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank is set to approve the delayed US$600 million social safety net adjustment loan on May 18, just weeks before the June 7 general election.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Bank Universal puts up capital

Bank Universal puts up capital JAKARTA (JP): Bank Universal announced on Wednesday that its majority shareholders, PT Astra International, has transferred Rp 477 billion (US$54.8 million) to the escrow account for the government-sponsored bank recapitalization program.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Autonomy bill provides for regional initiative

Autonomy bill provides for regional initiative JAKARTA (JP): The passage of the regional autonomy bill by the House of Representatives on Wednesday will not only allow a greater say for regional administrations and legislatures in managing their affairs, but also leaves room for creativity ...

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/TV today

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

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Smoking in malls

Smoking in malls Over the weekend of April 17 and April 18, we happened to visit three malls in Jakarta -- Plaza Indonesia, Senayan Mall and Pondok Indah MallWhile the quality, selection and prices of the goods and services offered rivaled malls in the U.S.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Bayu Buana fights Nikko bankruptcy claim

Bayu Buana fights Nikko bankruptcy claim JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed travel company PT Bayu Buana disputed on Wednesday a bankruptcy petition filed by PT Nikko Securities Indonesia (NSI).

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Mega says no to presidential debate

Mega says no to presidential debate JAKARTA (JP): Popular politician Megawati Soekarnoputri has turned down an invitation to participate in a presidential debate, saying the event was a breach of oriental culture.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Police seek key suspect of bank robbery, bombing

Police seek key suspect of bank robbery, bombing JAKARTA (JP): Police are tracing the whereabouts of a forty- year-old man believed to be the mastermind behind the Hayam Wuruk Plaza explosion and the armed robbery attempt at the nearby Bank Central Asia (BCA) branch in West Jakarta last Thursday, ...

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/East Timor peace pact signed

East Timor peace pact signed DILI, East Timor (JP): A pledge of peace was signed here on Wednesday between warring prointegration and proindependence groups. Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto and jailed independence leader Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao were among the signatories.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Zawawi awaits release decision

Zawawi awaits release decision JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta District Court on Wednesday failed to decide on a petition for the release of former head of the Jakarta Logistics Agency (Dolog Jaya) Ahmad Zawawi from Salemba Penitentiary.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Made Wianta: Nature as an installation

Made Wianta: Nature as an installationBy Jean Couteau DENPASAR, Bali (JP): If you have been to Bali, you have probably been surprised by the way the local people sometimes treat their great trees, they dress them in colors, in honor of the spirit thought to dwell in it.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: John Carpenters 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 ...

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/PBSI lets Susi and Sigit stay at center

PBSI lets Susi and Sigit stay at center JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) will permit pregnant 1992 Olympic women's singles gold medalist Susi Susanti and suspended 1997 world champion men's doubles Sigit Budiarto to remain at the Indonesian Badminton Center.

Thu, 22 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.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Concert to kick off major fund-raising campaign

Concert to kick off major fund-raising campaign JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Committee for Humanitarian Programs (KKI) is scheduled to launch a major fund-raising campaign, titled We Care Indonesia, in Bogor on Saturday by staging one of the largest ever concerts by local musicians.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Time to go for pro-Soeharto legislators

Time to go for pro-Soeharto legislators About half of our current legislators will be running for reelection. H.S. Dillon of the National Commission on Human Rights thinks it would be better for them to step down altogether.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Garuda, Swissair sign maintenance deal

Garuda, Swissair sign maintenance deal JAKARTA (JP): Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia signed on Wednesday a three-year maintenance contract for Airbus A-330 component pooling with Swissair Technics.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Local daily a victim of E. Timor conflict

Local daily a victim of E. Timor conflictBy Ati Nurbaiti DILI, East Timor (JP): Trucks jam-packed with men wearing red and white bandannas passed a hotel here at noon on Saturday, some of them waving to a reporter on the hotel terrace."Hey, where are you going?' asked the reporter, waving back.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Who's foiling the polls?

Who's foiling the polls? The question on everybody's mind today is whether the general election will take place as scheduled on June 7.

Thu, 22 Apr 1999

JP/Party chiefs tipped for House seats

Party chiefs tipped for House seats JAKARTA (JP): Some of the newly established parties contending the June 7 general election are fielding their party leaders as legislative candidates and focusing their attention on West Java, which has the largest number of seats in the House ...