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Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Wiranto hopes Indonesia can win 2000 Bermuda Bowl

Wiranto hopes Indonesia can win 2000 Bermuda Bowl JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Contract Bridge Association (Gabbsi) Wiranto is hopeful that national players will continue a run of winning form to triumph in the Bermuda Bowl World Championships and Venice Cup in January 2000.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Jakarta to send more troops to troubled Aceh

Jakarta to send more troops to troubled Aceh JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Parties against MUI call for vote support

Parties against MUI call for vote support JAKARTA (JP): Party leaders expressed strong opposition on Wednesday against the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) call that Muslims vote for Islamic parties, saying the exhortation would polarize the country.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Billiard body to choose 14 players for SEA Games

Billiard body to choose 14 players for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's snooker coach Hendro T. Nuraji said the Indonesian Billiard and Snooker Association (POBSI) was ready to select 14 of 20 players for preparations for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/KPU insists poll preparations 'running smoothly'

KPU insists poll preparations 'running smoothly' JAKARTA (JP): Despite mushrooming complaints from election officials over the ill-prepared poll, the General Elections Commission (KPU) secretary-general Amur Muchasim insists that preparations were "running smoothly".

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Strange caller asks for donations

Strange caller asks for donations The other day I received a telephone call from a person who claimed to be a senior police officer. He told me that they were seeking ways to help needy Indonesian children.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Parties down to nitty-gritty on vote sharing

Parties down to nitty-gritty on vote sharing JAKARTA (JP): Parties contesting the polls continued on Wednesday to seek partners for vote-sharing deals, with Islamic and nationalist-secular parties approaching those already in their folds.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Agenda

Agenda JAKARTA (JP): The towering Welcome Statue at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle will continue to be the hub of campaigning on Thursday.The Love the Nation Democratic Party (PDKB) and Indonesian People's Party (PARI) will focus campaign activities at the Central Jakarta site.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Prosecute Soeharto or resign

Prosecute Soeharto or resign Time magazine's May 17 edition presents a report on the assets that former president Soeharto has stashed abroad. The report is the result of serious research lasting about three months.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Keep protests off toll roads, says Gen. Roesmanhadi

Keep protests off toll roads, says Gen. Roesmanhadi JAKARTA (JP): Following a protest on Tuesday by laid-off factory workers on a major city thoroughfare, the National Police chief on Wednesday ordered head of the Jakarta Police Maj. Gen.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Rupiah expected to strengthen soon

Rupiah expected to strengthen soon JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Ginandjar Kartasasmita predicted on Wednesday that the rupiah would get stronger after next week's general election.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Folk arts give villagers political education

Folk arts give villagers political education JAKARTA (JP):Don't let party leaders cheat you... choose a party that never deceives you. Use your rights in the coming elections to bring our country to a brighter future.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Disentangling confusions about federalism

Disentangling confusions about federalismBy Hans Antlov JAKARTA (JP): At a seminar a few weeks ago, one of the participants -- a noted member of the House of Representatives -- said the Republic of Indonesia would need to be dismantled if the unitary nation were to become a federation.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Sectarian violence back on streets of Ambon

Sectarian violence back on streets of Ambon JAKARTA (JP): After a fairly peaceful election campaign, violence broke out in Ambon, Maluku, on Wednesday.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Challenge of investigative reporting for Indonesian journalists

Challenge of investigative reporting for Indonesian journalists Insiden Balibo 1975, Terbunuhnya Lima Wartawan Itu (Balibo Incident 1975, the Killing of Five Journalists); By James Dunn; Introduction by George Junus Aditjondro; Translator: Nug Katjasungkana; Editor: Irawan Saptono; ISAI and ...

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Irianese hostages back in Jayapura

Irianese hostages back in Jayapura JAKARTA (JP): Eleven Irian hostages were flown back to Jayapura on Wednesday after being held hostage at a rebel hideout in Bewani district, Sandaun province, Papua New Guinea, for nearly a month.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition * Instalation Exhibition: On Sale, by Teguh Ostenrik, at the Gallery CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until June 7.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Gloria 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Simply Irresistible 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Patch Adams 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Message In A Bottle 14:30 18:00 21:30 Habitat ...

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Officials look to Kalimantan prospects

Officials look to Kalimantan prospects JAKARTA (JP): An East Kalimantan official said on Wednesday many highly educated government officials from Jakarta had asked to move to the province in the expectation of better career prospects.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Huge hike in works for passport fees

Huge hike in works for passport fees JAKARTA (JP): The government is scheduled to raise the price of passports by an average of between 87.5 percent and 400 percent starting on June 7 in line with the enactment of Law No.20/1997 on state nontax income, an official said on Tuesday.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Violence reigns ahead of election day

Violence reigns ahead of election day JAKARTA (JP): Police proved their early warning of intensifying violence ahead of Monday's elections worth listening to on Wednesday.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/VFF sues state company

VFF sues state company JAKARTA (JP): Cayman Islands-based The Vietnam Frontier Fund (VFF) has filed a bankruptcy claim against state-owned ship builder PT Dok & Perkapalan Kodja Bahari for allegedly failing to pay US$1 million in promissory notes, the plaintiff's lawyer confirmed on Wednesday.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Fairer deal urged among farmers, plantation firms

Fairer deal urged among farmers, plantation firms JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Farmers Union (HKTI) urged the government on Wednesday to improve the business partnership between farmers and plantation companies.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/MUI sets 'guidelines' for Muslims to vote

MUI sets 'guidelines' for Muslims to vote JAKARTA (JP): The influential Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) and Muhammadiyah have called on Muslims to vote for political parties which represent their community, field Muslim legislative candidates of "noble conduct", and campaign for reform.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/IKIP Jakarta set to change status

IKIP Jakarta set to change status JAKARTA (JP): The state-run Teachers' Training Institute (IKIP Jakarta) will be revamped as a state university under the name Universitas Negeri Jakarta, its rector Sutjipto said on Wednesday.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Soeharto pushes on over 'Time' report

Soeharto pushes on over 'Time' report JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto, who ruled the country for 32 years, filed a complaint against U.S.-based Time magazine for defamation and libel at National Police Headquarters on Wednesday morning.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * Arts Exhibition: A Diversity in Art, by Art Teachers of Denpasar Art Academy and Udayana University, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., until June 30.Music and Entertainment * Hard Rock Hotel, Jl.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Vote for PKB and beat world champ

Vote for PKB and beat world champ JAKARTA: Put the National Awakening Party (PKB) in power and win the world soccer championship!Noer Mohammad Iskandar, a senior cleric known for his off- color jokes, assured about 15,000 party supporters at a Tuesday campaign he had a foolproof strategy to beat ...

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/No time to fight graft

No time to fight graft To many Indonesians, next week's general election deserves unrelenting national attention, with all other problems considered insignificant in comparison.Perhaps this also is the belief of high-ranking state prosecutors at the Attorney General's Office.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/China sings a cold war tune with U.S.-Japan security tie

China sings a cold war tune with U.S.-Japan security tie The Japanese Diet has ratified changes in the guidelines for the operation of the U.S.-Japan security treaty and the Philippine Senate has approved a status of forces agreement with the United States.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Tumor trouble disables man

Tumor trouble disables man PALU, Central Sulawesi: A 38-year-old transmigrant settling at Tomini village of Donggala regency here has a 20-kilogram tumor under his penis, Antara reported Wednesday.The tumor was so big that it forced his genitals to "go missing".

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion RatesBank Bali's conversion rates on June 2, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Nothing like campaigning

Nothing like campaigning This is Indonesia's first democratic election, or at least that is what it is being billed as, in quite a long time. The world looks on with great anticipation to see how Indonesian's conduct themselves with their new found freedom.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/UNAMET accused of siding with anti-integration groups

UNAMET accused of siding with anti-integration groups JAKARTA (JP): Two senior ministers alleged the United Nations Assistance Mission in East Timor (UNAMET) on Wednesday of favoring anti-integration groups and ignoring prointegration organizations.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Teachers upset with salary cut

Teachers upset with salary cut KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Elementary teachers at Kabaena subdistrict in Buton regency are complaining about the Rp 30,000 monthly cut imposed on their salary.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/BNI, Lippo Bank plan rights issue too boost capital

BNI, Lippo Bank plan rights issue too boost capital JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) and Lippo Bank plan a rights issue to finance their recapitalization costs, the banks announced on Tuesday.BNI said it would sell 151.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Police security is too much

Police security is too much How good is it for tourism and international business to have armed gunmen around the Hilton Hotel?On May 24, 1999, I accompanied my boss to the Lagoon coffee shop for an early morning meeting. Around 8:30 a.m.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/More groups complain over Wardah's findings

More groups complain over Wardah's findings JAKARTA (JP): Two more organizations filed police complaints on Wednesday over Urban Poor Consortium chief Wardah Hafidz's allegations they misused social safety net funds to benefit the Golkar Party and People's Sovereignty Party (PDR).

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Prepaid cards dial sales in campaign

Prepaid cards dial sales in campaign JAKARTA (JP): Local sales of prepaid subscriber identity module (SIM) cards for cellular phones increased significantly in the first week of the official 16-day campaign period, according to network operators.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/It's not that easy to solve banking problems

It's not that easy to solve banking problemsBy Kwik Kian Gie JAKARTA (JP): The new government which will be established after the June 7 general election will clearly face huge and sophisticated hurdles in trying to revive the deteriorating banking industry because many existing problems have yet ...

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Mobile polling booths to operate

Mobile polling booths to operate SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The Provincial Elections Committee here has provided dozens of mobile polling booths to serve voters in remote areas scattered through seven districts during Monday's balloting.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Call made for foreign observers in Aceh

Call made for foreign observers in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of Aceh's official elections committee, Ahmad Farhan Hamid, said the committee hopes international election observers include North Aceh and other volatile regions of the province in their monitoring schedule.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/MKGR offers legal aids

MKGR offers legal aids MEDAN, North Sumatra: MKGR Party, one of several parties which was formerly affiliated with the ruling Golkar, has sought every legitimate avenue to lure voters, including offering legal aids.A party executive, D.I.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/The tenth anniversary of world's Great Change

The tenth anniversary of world's Great ChangeBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): It is the tenth anniversary of the Great Change.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/PBB helps people obtain ID cards

PBB helps people obtain ID cards MEDAN, North Sumatra: The local chapter of the Crescent Star Party (PBB) has established dozens of community service posts across town to help people obtain identity cards.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/PSSI vows to dominate SE Asian soccer

PSSI vows to dominate SE Asian soccer JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesian Soccer Federation (PSSI) has taken into account it's pre-Olympic loss announcing it will focus on dominating Southeast Asian soccer, rather than the whole Asia arena.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Euro shock will come with parity to the dollar

Euro shock will come with parity to the dollarBy David DeRosa NEW YORK (Bloomberg): One is a sad number. I don't mean "one" as in not having a date for the Memorial Day barbecue. I mean it as in the euro trading at or below parity to the dollar.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Golkar still upbeat on chances

Golkar still upbeat on chances JAKARTA (JP): A former Golkar patron joined on Wednesday the chorus of demands for the ruling party to leave the political stage, saying the act would be a political and moral lesson for the nation.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Poll watchdogs battle limited resources

Poll watchdogs battle limited resourcesBy Tjahjono Ep. YOGYAKARTA (JP): Indonesian people, still euphoric over last year's downfall of strongman Soeharto, are bracing for a supposedly democratic general election scheduled for Monday.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Political parties use traditional arts to draw votes

Political parties use traditional arts to draw votesBy Rita A. Widiadana In the hope of free and fair polls in June, artists have drawn from the new and the old to challenge the mood of apathy reflected in past elections and to educate the electorate.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Man arrested for phone battery scam

Man arrested for phone battery scam JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested a man for allegedly producing and selling fake branded mobile phone batteries in Central Jakarta, an officer said on Wednesday.Chief of the Central Jakarta Police Lt. Col.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Over 400 babies malnourished

Over 400 babies malnourished SURABAYA, East Java: As many as 400 children under five in this province have been found suffering from malnutrition and 173 others from marasmus, East Java deputy governor Imam Soepardi said here on Monday.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Two Hours Only 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Money politics can demolish democracy

Money politics can demolish democracyBy Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): In this era of political reform most politicians are trying hard to convince people they are real reformists. But the difference between a reformist and an opportunist is obvious.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/KONI urges Bappenas to release Games funds

KONI urges Bappenas to release Games funds JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has appealed to the National Planning and Development Board (Bappenas) to immediately disburse Rp 5.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 2, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Junior athletes shine in Taipei Open

Junior athletes shine in Taipei Open JAKARTA (JP): Young stars Irine Truitje Joseph and Nunung Jayadi broke personal bests in the women's 100-meter dash and men's pole vault during the two-day Taipei Open track and field event on May 29 and May 30.Irine, 18, and from Maluku, clocked 11.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Hendro Suseno presents 'drama of sacrifice' in drawings

Hendro Suseno presents 'drama of sacrifice' in drawingsBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): Contemporary artist Hendro Suseno sees people as victims who are sacrificed by those in power.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Autralian firm to plug Indonesia's handicraft exports

Autralian firm to plug Indonesia's handicraft exports JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Export Supporting Board has signed an agreement with Australian joint venture PT Out of Asia to boost the country's handicraft exports.

Thu, 03 Jun 1999

JP/Constitution needs amending

Constitution needs amending BOGOR, West Java: The Crescent Star Party (PBB) renewed its demand for amendments to the 1945 Constitution on Tuesday, saying it would help the nation emerge from the present adversities.