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Searching for all articles published on 1999-04-27 ...

45 articles.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Asia's most corrupt country

Asia's most corrupt country A Hong Kong-based consulting agency, the Political and Economic Risk Consultancy Ltd.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Kosovo to become NATO protectorate?

Kosovo to become NATO protectorate? Some writers in the letters column have compared current events in Yugoslavia with Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939. However, more relevant precedents are the U.S.-led invasion of Grenada in 1983 and the U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on April 26, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/PAN reveals plans for running the country

PAN reveals plans for running the country JAKARTA (JP): The National Mandate Party (PAN) launched on Monday a plan of action for the first 100 days of the new government, should it win the June 7 elections and run the country.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Yustika to clarify controversial television quiz

Yustika to clarify controversial television quiz JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Social Services Yustika S. Baharsyah is set to clarify details on the Analisa Olahraga (Sports Analysis) television quiz phenomena.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/156 malnourished children found

156 malnourished children found YOGYAKARTA: At least 156 children have been found to be suffering from protein deficiency, a situation blamed on the economic crisis, Antara reported.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: by Elly Djohariah Roedyat and Syeni Setiayu Roedyat, at Galeri Bandung, Jl. Siliwangi 16 (Phone: 022 236515), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 30 to May 15. * Photo Exhibition by Blontank Poer, Galeri Senirupa Taman Budaya, Jl.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/'Merdeka' newspaper shuts down temporarily

'Merdeka' newspaper shuts down temporarily JAKARTA (JP): The 53-year-old Merdeka newspaper has temporarily shut down its operations since April 23 due to "internal company matters", its founder announced on Monday.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Harvest promotes investment in agribusiness

Harvest promotes investment in agribusiness JAKARTA (JP): The government will cooperate with United States-based business consultant PT Harvest International Indonesia to promote foreign investment in the agribusiness sector.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Susi Susanti has a baby girl

Susi Susanti has a baby girl JAKARTA (JP): Former world number one shuttler Susi Susanti delivered a baby girl on Monday at 07.08 a.m. at Medistra Hospital, South Jakarta.The 1992 Olympic gold medalist was accompanied by husband Alan Budikusuma during the caesarean.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Election seminar for journalists

Election seminar for journalists JAKARTA: Several French journalists shared their know-how and experience in elections reporting with their Indonesian counterparts at a week-long conference which began here on Monday.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Govt lacks facilities to settle mining disputes

Govt lacks facilities to settle mining disputes JAKARTA (JP): The government is often unable to settle pollution disputes between mining companies and local communities and administrations due to a lack of laboratory facilities, a senior official said.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Tough task of autonomy

Tough task of autonomy The outgoing House of Representatives made history last week when it passed two decentralization laws, both sponsored by the administration.The first law, passed on Wednesday, allows the a greater say for regional administrations and legislatures in managing their affairs.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Rates for tax payment, valid from April 26 May 2

Rates for tax payment, valid from April 26 May 2U.S. dollar 1 Rp 8,550.00Austrian schilling 1 657.83Australian dollar 1 5,523.30Belgian franc 1 224.39Canadian dollar 1 5,742.11Swiss franc 1 5,661.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Solidamor recognizes military's role in E. Timor

Solidamor recognizes military's role in E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): The Solidarity for Peace in East Timor (Solidamor) non-governmental organization offered on Monday a compromise that would maintain the Armed Forces' (TNI) role in a direct vote to decide on the territory's future.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Antimonopoly law needs revision

Antimonopoly law needs revisionBy Syamsul Maarif JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's new antimonopoly law will offer a better business environment when it takes effect on March 5, 2000.Law No.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Refugees get houses from Japan

Refugees get houses from Japan KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The government of Japan will provide 4,000 units of houses for the East Timorese refugees who are now in the regencies of Belu, Atambua, about 280 km from the capital of the East Nusa Tenggara province.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/City's plan to double ID card fees approved

City's plan to double ID card fees approved JAKARTA (JP): City councilors agreed on Monday to Governor Sutiyoso's proposal for a 100 percent increase in the charge for ID cards, despite calls to scrap the fee because of its token value.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/P&O Australia tipped for stake in local port

P&O Australia tipped for stake in local port JAKARTA (JP): Port operator Peninsular and Oriental Australia Ltd. is the tentative winner of a 49 percent stake in a state- owned container terminal in Surabaya, the country's second largest city, according to a senior government official.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

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

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Resettlement plan an 'insult' to Madurese

Resettlement plan an 'insult' to Madurese JAKARTA (JP): A legislator has protested the planned resettlement of Madurese refugees from the riot-torn Sambas regency in West Kalimantan to two islands near the provincial capital of Pontianak, saying the move is an insult to the ethnic group, Antara ...

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/NATO responsible for its act

NATO responsible for its act This is in response to the letter from Mr. James Richards on April 24, 1999.Mr. Richards agrees with me that unprovoked aggression of one country (or a group of countries) on another country is a crime.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Hyundai wins gas platform project

Hyundai wins gas platform project JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina has appointed a subsidiary of South Korea's contractor Hyundai Heavy Engineering to build a US$129 million natural gas platform west of the Natuna island chain.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Irian Jaya, Maluku divisions postponed

Irian Jaya, Maluku divisions postponed JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Syarwan Hamid has confirmed the impossibility of dividing Irian Jaya and Maluku into several provincial administrations before the June 7 general election.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Water supply guaranteed despite protests

Water supply guaranteed despite protests JAKARTA (JP): The city administration and two foreign partners of city water management company PDAM Jaya -- Pam Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) and Thames Pam Jaya (TPJ) -- guaranteed on Monday the city's water supply would not be disrupted despite ...

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Increased interest in legislature

Increased interest in legislature TANGERANG (JP): An increasing number of people are interested in applying for legislative positions, as reflected by the fact that as of Monday, 425 people had applied to the Tangerang District Court for documents certifying they have no criminal record.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Where to learn history of math

Where to learn history of math It was really delightful for me to read Mochtar Buchori's viewpoint Preventing mathematics illiteracy in our culture in your paper, April 23, 1999.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Court to proceed with Tommy's corruption case

Court to proceed with Tommy's corruption case JAKARTA (JP): A panel of judges at the South Jakarta District Court on Monday decided to proceed with the indictment of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the youngest son of former president Soeharto, for his alleged role in a Rp 95.4 billion (US$10.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Team manager knew about Mia's absence

Team manager knew about Mia's absence JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) cautioned All England team manager about his reaction to Mia Audina's planned absence from training last month.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Bank NISP's profit weakens

Bank NISP's profit weakens JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank NISP reported Monday Rp 5.9 billion (about US$695,000) in net profit in the first quarter to March, down 12 percent from Rp 6.7 billion in the same period, last year.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Akbar, Megawati to be no-shows at debate

Akbar, Megawati to be no-shows at debate JAKARTA (JP): Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung and Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri definitely will not show up at the planned debate for presidential hopefuls at the University of Indonesia (UI) ...

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Australia drawn deeper into E. Timor

Australia drawn deeper into E. TimorBy Endy M. Bayuni and Ati Nurbaiti NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Australian Prime Minister John Howard will meet President B.J. Habibie here on Tuesday to discuss the East Timor problem as pressure grows on Canberra to take a more active role in the East Timor conflict.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Three firms progress in debt restructuring

Three firms progress in debt restructuring JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie & Brothers, PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa and PT Mulia Industrindo announced on Monday significant progress in restructuring their foreign debts totaling more than US$3.1 billion.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/KONI to send 448 athletes to Brunei for SEA Games

KONI to send 448 athletes to Brunei for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) said 448 of the 549 athletes being groomed for the 20th Southeast Asia (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam would participate in the Games in August.Moch.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Elections bodies sign poll security pact with police

Elections bodies sign poll security pact with police JAKARTA (JP): The General Elections Commission (KPU), the Elections Supervisory Committee and the National Police signed on Monday an agreement on election security maintenance.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Eleven orangutans handed over

Eleven orangutans handed over SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The Wanariset Samboja orangutan rehabilitation center here has become the new home of 11 orangutans from Bali, Antara reported.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Habibie to dedicate mosque

Habibie to dedicate mosque MALANG, East Java: President B.J. Habibie is scheduled on Wednesday to dedicate A.R. Fachrudin Mosque, said to be Southeast Asia's "grandest" mosque. The mosque is located on the grounds of Muhammadiyah University.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Powerful quake jolts Bengkulu

Powerful quake jolts Bengkulu BENGKULU, Bengkulu: A powerful quake registering 5.5 on the Richter scale jolted Bengkulu province and its surrounding areas on Saturday night at 10:45 p.m. No reports of damage or casualties were available, according to Antara.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Serbs are not immigrants

Serbs are not immigrants I refer to Mr. Richards' Ethnic cleansing is a crime letter of April 24, 1999. Yes, Mr. Richards, ethnic cleansing is a crime.

Tue, 27 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 Songs 8:30 Family's Program 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 26, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Kadin urges govt to save local industrial sector

Kadin urges govt to save local industrial sector JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) urged the government on Monday to bail-out the country's industrial sector to save the economy from a further slide.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/Prointegration figure confirms murders in Suai

Prointegration figure confirms murders in Suai DILI, East Timor (JP): A string of murders has occurred in Suai, Covalima regency, in the past week, prointegration leader Rui Emiliano Treixeira Lopes said on Monday.

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/'Pribumi' review essential

'Pribumi' review essentialBy Harkiman Racheman MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The ongoing outbreaks of bloody riots in various parts of the country, often culminating in the slaughtering of fellow pribumi (indigenous) people, seem to have shaken certain commonly accepted assumptions ...

Tue, 27 Apr 1999

JP/UI to hold all-graduate reunion

UI to hold all-graduate reunion JAKARTA (JP): At least 3 percent, or 2,000, of the University of Indonesia's (UI) 60,000 alumni are expected to attend the all- graduates reunion at the university's Depok campus, south of here, on Sunday, reunion organizers said on Monday.