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Searching for all articles published on 1999-04-28 ...

47 articles.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/BHP proceeds with Gag island nickel project

BHP proceeds with Gag island nickel project JAKARTA (JP): Nickel company BHP Asia Pacific Nickel Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Australia's Broken Hill Proprietary (BHP), is proceeding with its plan to develop nickel deposits on Gag Island, Irian Jaya, despite the country's dire economic straits.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/'Chopper crash not human error'

'Chopper crash not human error' YOGYAKARTA: Air Force Chief of Staff Air Marshall Hanafie Asnan asserted here on Tuesday that human error was not the cause of Saturday's crash of the presidential guards' helicopter in a paddy field in Kertasari village, Ciamis, West Java.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Indonesia will shine again

Indonesia will shine again Congratulations on your 16th anniversary. I also would like to congratulate you on your journey toward a civil society (The Jakarta Post, April 25, 1999).Your quotation from John Lennon's Imagine is very appropriate. I am also a dreamer.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/ICRC enters E. Timor conflict area of Suai

ICRC enters E. Timor conflict area of Suai DILI, East Timor (JP): The International Commission of the Red Cross (ICRC) began operations in Suai in the Covalima regency of East Timor where scores of people reportedly have died in civilian conflicts.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/U.S. embassy criticized over barbed wire block

U.S. embassy criticized over barbed wire block JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso and City Council Speaker Edy Waluyo strongly criticized the U.S. Embassy on Monday for placing barbed wire barricades along the southern side of Jl. Merdeka Selatan in Central Jakarta.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/PT Indorayon fails to make coupon payments

PT Indorayon fails to make coupon payments JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed pulp and rayon fiber maker PT Inti Indorayon Utama announced on Tuesday that it would be unable to meet coupon payments due this year.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Overlapping levies upset developers

Overlapping levies upset developers JAKARTA (JP): Industrial estate developers complained on Tuesday of overlapping levies by local administrations and other parties, saying the charges would discourage investors.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Environmental issues put on back burner: WWF

Environmental issues put on back burner: WWF JAKARTA (JP): As Sumatra fires raise the threat of smoke haze, environmentalists have criticized political parties for their lack of commitment to conservation issues.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Angry residents set Mayasari bus on fire

Angry residents set Mayasari bus on fire JAKARTA (JP): A Mayasari Bakti bus plying the Kampung Rambutan-Tangerang route was set on fire by local residents on Jl. M.T. Haryono in Cawang, East Jakarta, on Tuesday morning following an accident.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/RI accepts UN police in E. Timor

RI accepts UN police in E. TimorBy Endy M. Bayuni NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Indonesia has agreed to the presence of United Nations police officers to help oversee security in East Timor ahead of a crucial vote there in August, President B.J. Habibie announced on Tuesday.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Military vows to keep low-key role in elections

Military vows to keep low-key role in elections BANDUNG (JP): A senior military officer said here on Tuesday the Armed Forces (TNI) would not play a leading role in the next presidential election.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/RI-Aussie ties look toward millennium

RI-Aussie ties look toward millenniumBy Geoff Forrester The following article is based on a paper presented at the panel discussion "Australia-Indonesia Relations: Facing a New Millennium".

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Permit for TV quiz deferred

Permit for TV quiz deferred JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Social Services Yustika S. Baharsyah postponed her ministerial decree permitting PT Lintas Artha Raya (LAR) to launch its Analisa Olahraga (Sports Analysis) television quiz amid rising public pressure.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Activist says police fired on farmers

Activist says police fired on farmers JAKARTA (JP): At least one person was killed and another 11 injured when police opened fire on hundreds of protesting farmers in Jember, East Java, on Wednesday last week, a human rights activist said on Tuesday.R.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Student sought in beautician's slaying

Student sought in beautician's slaying JAKARTA (JP): City police are seeking a private university student in the murder of a noted hairdresser and beautician in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, an officer said on Monday.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/New regents, mayors installed

New regents, mayors installed JAKARTA: Following the enactment of the law on regional autonomy, Minister of Home Affairs Syarwan Hamid inaugurated five new regencies and six mayoralties at a ceremony on Tuesday.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 27, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/KONI prepares bid proposal

KONI prepares bid proposal JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council's (KONI) 2006 Asian Games bid taskforce members met for the first time on Tuesday to arrange the bidding proposal.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Company investigated for confining female workers

Company investigated for confining female workers JAKARTA (JP): City police are investigating labor exporting company PT Jatim Duta Pembangunan for allegedly confining 276 young women against their will for several months as they waited to be sent to jobs abroad.

Wed, 28 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 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/A spoiled political prisoner

A spoiled political prisoner Indonesia is a free and sovereign country, which has made many sacrifices in its fight for independence. Indonesia tries very hard to be fair to all law abiding citizens, and everybody is considered equal before the law.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Artwork auctioned for PAN

Artwork auctioned for PAN JAKARTA (JP): The Mitra Budaya Cultural Center will hold an art exhibition and auction to raise funds for the National Mandate Party (PAN) from Tuesday through Saturday, the organizing committee said on Tuesday.About 30 artists will participate in the exhibition at Jl.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/PT Indofood posts net profit of Rp 150 billion

PT Indofood posts net profit of Rp 150 billion JAKARTA (JP): Food products producer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur recorded a net profit of Rp 150 billion (US$17.5 million) last year after a Rp 1.2 trillion loss in 1997, the company said on Tuesday.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Foreign firms enter Biak

Foreign firms enter Biak JAKARTA (JP): A consortium of Malaysian and German companies will develop rice, sago and oil palm plantations on a one million hectare plot in the Integrated Economic Development Zone (Kapet) of Biak, Irian Jaya.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Leader says parties culpable for violence

Leader says parties culpable for violence YOGYAKARTA (JP): Party leaders should be held responsible for any clashes or violence involving their supporters, Yogyakarta Governor Hamengkubuwono X said on Tuesday.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/PT Timah's net profit up

PT Timah's net profit up JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed tin mining company PT Timah announced Rp 156.3 billion (US$18.1 million) in net profit for the first quarter of 1999, a 24 percent increase from Rp 127.7 billion in the same period of last year.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Riau 'entitled' to direct trade with Malaysia, S'pore

Riau 'entitled' to direct trade with Malaysia, S'pore JAKARTA (JP): Riau's new status will enable the province to trade directly with Malaysia and Singapore, a researcher said on Tuesday.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Govt, WB seek to improve social safety net program

Govt, WB seek to improve social safety net program JAKARTA (JP): The government and the World Bank are discussing ways to improve the effectiveness of the social safety net program in an effort to maintain international financial support and prevent possible abuse of the program ahead of ...

Wed, 28 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 ...

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Indonesian team optimistic at reaching Sudirman semis

Indonesian team optimistic at reaching Sudirman semis JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is optimistic about reaching the semifinals of the Sudirman Cup in Copenhagen next month, facing China and Malaysia in Group B.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Students aid riot victims

Students aid riot victims AMBON, Maluku: Indonesian students in the United States have donated 50 tons of dry food, medical supplies and other goods for victims of recent communal clashes here, Antara quoted a military spokesman as saying on Monday.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/A little help from friends

A little help from friends The East Timor peace process is now entering a make-or-break stage in the run-up to the first ever genuine ballot for East Timorese to determine their own future. The road to that ballot, however, scheduled for Aug. 8, remains long and difficult.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Indonesia's distinguished legacy of traditional medicines

Indonesia's distinguished legacy of traditional medicinesBy Kafil Yamin BANDUNG (JP): Public access to "proper" medical services is reducing day by day due to the prolonged economic crisis.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Presidential hopefuls' debate breaks new ground

Presidential hopefuls' debate breaks new ground JAKARTA (JP): A new tradition in Indonesian politics was ushered in on Tuesday when four presidential hopefuls discussed their vision and parties' platforms in a public debate.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Charms disputed

Charms disputed When I opened The Jakarta Post of April 13, 1999 edition, I was surprised, not to say astounded, to see the picture of a Filipino boy looking at a choice of rosaries with the caption charms.It's the case to use once again the Roman poet's dictum: Quandoque bonus dormitat Homerus.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Power holders 'must minimize violent backlash'

Power holders 'must minimize violent backlash' Violence continues to linger on as a major destabilizing factor in the current political environment. Public affairs commentator Wimar Witoelar reflects on this phenomenon.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/In memory of poet Chairil Anwar

In memory of poet Chairil AnwarBy Harkiman Racheman MEDAN (JP): On April 28, 1949, Chairil Anwar died at the Jakarta General Hospital from numerous chronic diseases.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Canada, Denmark cancel aid to Dekopin over appointment

Canada, Denmark cancel aid to Dekopin over appointment JAKARTA (JP): The Canada Cooperative Association (CCA) and the Cooperative Center of Denmark (CCD) have withdrawn their financial and technical aid to the Indonesian Cooperatives Council (Dekopin) to protest controversial businessman ...

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Water deals 'could be canceled'

Water deals 'could be canceled' JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said on Tuesday cooperation agreements between the city water management company PDAM Jaya and two foreign partners could be canceled if they were found to cause losses to the city administration.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Humpuss building still in dispute

Humpuss building still in dispute JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso ordered Central Jakarta Mayor Andy Subur Abdullah to clear the Humpuss and Timor buildings as soon as possible after they were sealed off on March 26."Tell them (the management) I cannot give them any more time," he said.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Bishop Belo prays for Gus Dur

Bishop Belo prays for Gus Dur DILI, East Timor: Dili Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo said on Tuesday he would pray for the health and a speedy recovery of Muslim leader Abdurrahman Wahid, better known as Gus Dur, who is undergoing eye surgery in the U.S.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on April 27, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Loving spoonful of meat at Love's

Loving spoonful of meat at Love's JAKARTA (JP): A loving spoonful of meat at Love's restaurant/ Feasting to your heart's content at Love's restaurant/ Meat is a many splendored thing at Love's.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Banking body exposes alleged corruption

Banking body exposes alleged corruption JAKARTA (JP): A newly established watchdog organization, the Center for Banking Crisis (CBC), released on Tuesday a 29-page report detailing alleged corrupt and collusive practices by central bank officials and bankers.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Embassies may issue initial approvals for foreign investment

Embassies may issue initial approvals for foreign investment JAKARTA (JP): Overseas embassies and consulates general may begin issuing preliminary approvals to foreign investors wishing to open businesses in Indonesia, a minister said here on Tuesday.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Bank BNI issues Visa Card

Bank BNI issues Visa Card JAKARTA (JP): Visa International has joined state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) in issuing the BNI Visa credit card, Visa International country manager Ellyana C. Fuad said on Tuesday.She said card applicants did not need to have deposits with BNI.

Wed, 28 Apr 1999

JP/Govt says priority is polls, not provinces

Govt says priority is polls, not provinces JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Syarwan Hamid rejected on Tuesday the notion of dividing Irian Jaya and Maluku into five provinces before the June 7 elections, saying the government was now prioritizing efforts to ensure a free and fair poll.