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Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/No permit for sand quarry

No permit for sand quarry JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie has ordered Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto to stop issuing new licenses for sand quarrying activities in Riau, a top official at the Ministry of Mines and Energy said on Friday.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Video Installation Exhibition: On Sale, by Teguh Ostenrik, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25 Central Jakarta (Phone: 3908580), until Jun. 5.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/What does PKB mean to you?

What does PKB mean to you? I would like to thank Mr. Yusuf Wanandi for the misleading information regarding the National Awakening Party (PKB) in What NU means for RI's future (Friday, May 28, 1999).

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Securalism: Is it that debased?

Securalism: Is it that debased?By Rahayu Ratnaningsih BOGOR (JP): Is Indonesia a religious or secular state? We are always told that Indonesia is neither.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Golkar, PDI Perjuangan and PDI set to dominate East Timor polls

Golkar, PDI Perjuangan and PDI set to dominate East Timor polls DILI, East Timor (JP): The battle for six House of Representatives (DPR) seats in Monday's elections here will likely be dominated by Golkar Party, the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle ...

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Freeport delays project as tensions row

Freeport delays project as tensions row JAKARTA (JP): Copper and gold mining company PT Freeport Indonesia and sixteen other mining companies have suspended their exploration activities for security and financial reasons, a top official at the Ministry of Mines and Energy Rozik said on Friday.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Officials register dead to vote

Officials register dead to vote PADANG, West Sumatra: Election officials in the Mentawai Islands have registered 18 dead people as voters in Monday's elections.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Lawyer says transfers 'sports donations'

Lawyer says transfers 'sports donations' JAKARTA (JP): Prominent businessmen Prajogo Pangestu and The Nin King have acknowledged transferring a total of Rp 450 million (US$56,250) to the account of a sports body in the name of Attorney General Andi M.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Money politics

Money politics I am writing in response to intensive reports in the capital's dailies of May 27, May 28 and May 29 regarding Ms.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/The Soehartos should be more frank: Muladi

The Soehartos should be more frank: Muladi JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Muladi has suggested former president Soeharto and his family be more transparent and honest about their wealth in order to help accelerate the government's probe into their alleged ill-gotten wealth.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Sticker short for Buton refugees may delay poll

Sticker short for Buton refugees may delay pollBy Jupriadi BUTON, Southeast Sulawesi (JP): Elections may have to be delayed here after the elections committee reported a lack of 40,000 hologram stickers for ballot papers.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Habibie orders agencies to prevent forest fires

Habibie orders agencies to prevent forest fires JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie ordered on Friday all government agencies and ministries to boost cooperation in preventing the outbreak of forest fires this year, warning of their potential danger to human life in the country and the region.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/PBSI says Sudirman Cup underlines deficiencies

PBSI says Sudirman Cup underlines deficiencies JAKARTA (JP): The Sudirman Cup mixed team event reflects the true badminton strength of a country. Indonesia has yet to reach the stage where it can dominate in the event because it is only strong on the men's side, while the women remain a weak link.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Disappointed by postal service

Disappointed by postal service My family in Jakarta sent us (in Ujungpandang) three packages from three different local post offices. All packages arrived in Ujungpandang about a week to four weeks later than the normal time as promised/predicted by the post office employees.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Wrong rate

Wrong rate Correction: An outdated conversion rate was mistakenly printed on this page on Thursday. We regret the error.

Sat, 05 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 ...

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Campaign: Selling ideas in entertaining manner

Campaign: Selling ideas in entertaining mannerBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Ulil Abshar-Abdallah, a promising young Muslim intellectual, wrote a very beautiful essay discussing the difference between campaigning and preaching that was published in Kompas daily on May 21, 1999.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Golkar upbeat on victory at polls

Golkar upbeat on victory at polls JAKARTA (JP): Residents and onlookers jeered and stoned Golkar supporters during their final campaign rallies on Friday in Jakarta and several provinces.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Minister accused of nepotism

Minister accused of nepotism JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) on Friday launched another salvo against State Minister of Environment Panangian Siregar on his decision to allow importation of waste clay from Singapore, accusing the minister of handing his son a chunk of ...

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/New govt should plug on with IMF program: Analysts

New govt should plug on with IMF program: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): Whoever comes to power after the general election should stick to the International Monetary Fund- economic program to prevent the country from falling into another debilitating crisis, analysts warn.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Thousands pack Bandung's streets

Thousands pack Bandung's streets BANDUNG: The campaign season here concluded on a high note as the West Java capital was swarmed by a sea of people in delirious but trouble-free street rallies on Friday.Many businesses closed shop for the whole day, after hearing that nobody would go shopping.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/TV today

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

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Jimmy Carter visits shrines in Bali

Jimmy Carter visits shrines in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the first day of his informal visit to Bali on Thursday visited several shrines on the tourist resort island, Antara reported.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/McDonald's Indonesia to send more staff abroad: Bambang

McDonald's Indonesia to send more staff abroad: Bambang JAKARTA (JP): Following the success of sending 115 staff to Middle Eastern countries and the United States, McDonald's Indonesia will send 100 more employees to Saudi Arabia, its president Bambang N. Rachmadi said on Friday.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Clashes set up, allege police

Clashes set up, allege police YOGYAKARTA: Police suspect the involvement of provocateurs in a series of clashes between supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and the United Development Party (PPP).Yogyakarta Deputy Police chief Col. M.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion RatesBank Bali's conversion rates on June 4, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Rectors Forum sets up parallel vote tabulation

Rectors Forum sets up parallel vote tabulationBy M.M.I. Ahyani BANDUNG (JP): Are you interested in finding out early results of the polls' ballot count?Well then go to the website of the Rectors Forum at http://forumrektor.itb.ac.id.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Top politicians choose remote areas to finalize campaigns

Top politicians choose remote areas to finalize campaigns JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid spent the last day of campaigning on Friday in the North Sulawesi capital of Manado, Amien Rais barnstormed West Java towns and Hamzah Haz met supporters in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/CPO export tax cut to 30% to help farmers income

CPO export tax cut to 30% to help farmers income JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Friday a reduction in export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) to 30 percent from 40 percent in a bid to boost exports and farmers' incomes.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Biggest challenges lurk after the euphoria

Biggest challenges lurk after the euphoriaBy Yuli Ismartono JAKARTA (JP): There is a sense of deja vu to all the frenetic preparations leading up to the June 7 elections.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/One hurt in Purwokerto clash

One hurt in Purwokerto clash PURWOKERTO, Central Java: A bystander was injured when Golkar party security guards clashed with residents on Thursday, witnesses said on Friday.The incident happened near the railway station as Golkar supporters took over a busy two-lane street causing a traffic jam.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/More assistance from Japan

More assistance from Japan JAKARTA: The Japanese government has committed to providing a grant of US$3.48 million for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) for general election activities.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Sujiwo Tejo to take part in Mongolia festival

Sujiwo Tejo to take part in Mongolia festival JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian musician Sujiwo Tejo will represent the country at Roaring Hoofs, the First International Gobi Festival of Actual Music, the festival where Eastern and Western contemporary music meet.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Rift hits Indonesian hockey team before SEA Games

Rift hits Indonesian hockey team before SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): With only two months to go before the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the Indonesian hockey team is still experiencing trouble preparing itself, with a dispute between the Indonesian Hockey Association (PHSI) and its Jakarta branch.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/PPP chairman supports MUI election appeal

PPP chairman supports MUI election appeal MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) on Friday threw its weight behind the Indonesian Council of Ulemas' call for Muslims to vote for Muslim-based parties in Monday's polls.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 4, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Rallies over, Indonesia ready for elections

Rallies over, Indonesia ready for elections JAKARTA (JP): Gone are the delirious crosstown street rallies as Indonesia scrambles to make last-ditch preparations for Monday's elections.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Elections: No turning back on democracy

Elections: No turning back on democracyBy Warief Djajanto Basorie JAKARTA (JP): "I have a track record: I am clean from corruption, collusion and nepotism and have never mixed with the New Order regime.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Curfew imposed in North Aceh due to worsening security

Curfew imposed in North Aceh due to worsening security LHOKSEUMAWE, Aceh (JP): A curfew has been in effect in North Aceh since last Tuesday, following escalating acts of lawlessness and intimidation of local people by groups of armed civilians.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Deputy governor hit by car

Deputy governor hit by car PADANG, West Sumatra: Deputy Governor Zainal Bakar and his two adjutants were hit by a Chevrolet Luv pickup while jogging at the traffic circle of Jl. Khatib Sulaiman here on Friday morning.Zainal was admitted to Yos Soedarso Hospital with head injuries.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Sheraton Y2K compliant

Sheraton Y2K compliant JAKARTA (JP): Sheraton Bandara Hotel announced on Friday that it had spent US$50,000 to prepare the hotel for the millennium bug.Public relations manager Esther Pormes said all hotel equipment vulnerable to Y2K problems had been upgraded and tested to make them compliant.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Why the PPP and PKB supporters conflict in Central Java?

Why the PPP and PKB supporters conflict in Central Java?By Agus Maryono PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): A campaigner from the United Development Party (PPP) shouted into the microphone: "This party is based on Islam so voting for it means defending Islam!""Now, is the PKB (National Awakening Party ...

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Soeharto's wealth for people: PBB

Soeharto's wealth for people: PBB YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Moslem-based Crescent Star Party (PBB) vowed to seize the Soehartos alleged ill-gotten wealth and redistribute it to the people if it wins Monday's elections.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Muslim group leaves Golkar

Muslim group leaves Golkar PADANG, West Sumatra: A Muslim organization called Jamaah Syatariah, which claims to have one million members, has decided to cut its past links to the ruling Golkar Party.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Adi disclaims engineering nomination for presidency

Adi disclaims engineering nomination for presidency JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Adi Sasono denied on Friday he had any influence on the People's Sovereignty Party's (PDR) recent decision to nominate him for presidency.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Ambon refugees suffer lack of food, medicine

Ambon refugees suffer lack of food, medicineBy Upik Jupriadi BUTON, Southeast Sulawesi (JP): At least 50,878 Ambon refugees sheltered on Buton Island, about 220 kilometers west of Kendari, are in poor condition due to limited availability of food and medical supplies.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Kupang pearl thieves caught

Kupang pearl thieves caught KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Police detectives here have arrested a group of 13 local divers for allegedly stealing at least 27,000 cultivated pearls from a farm near Semau Island of Kupang regency.Kupang Police chief Lt. Col.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Councilors shun city anniversary

Councilors shun city anniversary BOGOR (JP): An official from the Bogor mayoralty expressed concern over the failure of 16 members of the Bogor Legislative Council to attend a plenary session to commemorate Bogor's 517th anniversary on Thursday.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Soeharto's maneuver

Soeharto's maneuver As if to challenge his critics, Soeharto (this week) visited the National Police Headquarters to press charges against Time magazine, which he considered to have defamed him.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Clashes mar campaigns in several areas

Clashes mar campaigns in several areas JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party's (PPP) last round of campaigning in West Nusa Tenggara, where chairman Hamzah Haz campaigned on Friday, was marred by a clash in which at least four were injured and two vehicles were damaged.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/PDI more genuine than others

PDI more genuine than others JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: "PDI? Which PDI do you mean?" is a common question fired back at you here when you are not specific about this political party.PDI, the Indonesian Democratic Party, split when a government- backed rebel faction broke away in 1996.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Bomb threat hits Immanuel Church

Bomb threat hits Immanuel Church JAKARTA (JP): An anonymous caller phoned in a bomb threat to Immanuel Church in the Gambir area of Central Jakarta on Friday afternoon.The message was received by Heri, a church warden, at about 12:05 p.m., city police spokesman Lt. Col. Zainuri Lubis said.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/No show at PNI, PDI rallies

No show at PNI, PDI rallies MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: The Indonesian Nationalist Party (PNI) and Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) under Budi Hardjono canceled their final round of campaigning here Wednesday because no one showed up.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Political parties' violations in campaigning 'get short shrift'

Political parties' violations in campaigning 'get short shrift' JAKARTA (JP): Security personnel and the official supervisory election committees are not serious in addressing violations of political parties, at least eight institutions in Yogyakarta stated on Friday.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Training center for SEA Games inaugurated

Training center for SEA Games inaugurated JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar on Friday officially inaugurated the centralized training center for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Businessman robbed of his valuables

Businessman robbed of his valuables JAKARTA (JP): Armed robbers broke into a house in Depok and made away with two cars, mobile phones, jewelry and a television set early Friday, city police spokesman Lt. Col. Zainuri Lubis said.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Shares surge amid campaign calm

Shares surge amid campaign calm JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) reentered the 600 psychological barrier on Friday, riding on the wrap up of the country's smooth campaigning period.On the last day of the campaign period, the JSX Composite Index rose 4.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/JDI launches new service

JDI launches new service JAKARTA (JP): PT Jaring Data Interaktif (JDI), in association with the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), a newswire and two cable television providers, has launched a financial information television channel.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/World Environment Day forgotten by many

World Environment Day forgotten by many JAKARTA (JP): Every year, June 5 is celebrated worldwide in more than 100 countries as the most important event on the environmental calendar. This date has been declared World Environment Day.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/A brief respite

A brief respite We can all breathe a sigh of relief that the official election campaign has finally come to an end. Relief not only because the past 17 days have been relatively free from the widespread violence, but also because we can all get back to our normal routines.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/PPP prays for Hamzah

PPP prays for Hamzah SEMARANG: Over 10,000 supporters of the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) prayed in Ungaran near here on Friday for the party chairman, Hamzah Haz, to win his presidential bid.

Sat, 05 Jun 1999

JP/Live sports shows

Live sports shows JAKARTA (JP): The following will be aired live on TV this weekend:Saturday French Open women's singles final, SCTV, 7.30 p.m.Euro 2000 soccer qualification England vs Sweden, RCTI, 9.30 p.m.Sunday Boxing match Roy Jones Jr. vs Reggie Johnson, Indosiar, 7.30 a.m.