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Searching for all articles published on 1999-07-28 ...

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Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/LIPI claims military reforms half-hearted

LIPI claims military reforms half-hearted JAKARTA (JP): National Institute of Science (LIPI) researchers concluded on Tuesday that the military has not been serious with its much-publicized reform attempts and has actively worked to maintain its grip on Indonesian politics.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Avoid violence: Megawati

Avoid violence: Megawati JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri appealed to party members and the entire nation on Tuesday to avoid violence and to help make the upcoming General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly a ...

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/IBRA cedes control of Bank Bali

IBRA cedes control of Bank Bali JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) ceded management control of Bank Bali to Standard Chartered Bank as an inducement for the UK bank to take a 20 percent stake, an IBRA advisor said on Tuesday.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Brothel complex closure may see rampant spread of STDs

Brothel complex closure may see rampant spread of STDsBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): In the morning, the country's oldest red-light district of Kramat Tunggak looks just like any other Jakarta residential area. But at night, it comes alive, revealing its true face.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Albright backs NATO before ASEAN forum

Albright backs NATO before ASEAN forumBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat SINGAPORE (JP): U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright defended on Tuesday NATO's recent unilateral military action in Kosovo, arguing that circumstances necessitated the military alliance to act without the United Nation's ...

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Japan, U.S., S. Korea warn Pyongyang

Japan, U.S., S. Korea warn PyongyangBy Oei Eng Goan and Meidyatama Suryodiningrat SINGAPORE (JP): Japan, South Korea and the United States warned of "serious negative consequences" for North Korea if it proceeded with a planned missile test.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Banking, telecom, power companies ready for Y2K

Banking, telecom, power companies ready for Y2K JAKARTA (JP): The country's banking, telecommunications and electricity industries are upbeat that their computerized systems will be fully prepared for the millennium bug by the end of 1999.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/ASEAN's future challenges

ASEAN's future challenges With interregional relations becoming more important as the world becomes smaller in this cyber era, the international community cannot but acknowledge the growing importance of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in boosting prosperity, peace and ...

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Rado to make a comeback

Rado to make a comeback JAKARTA (JP): Lured by the promise of the country's economy recovery, Swiss luxury watch company Rado will reenter the Indonesian market in September through a new sole agent, PT Jay Gee Enterprise, said the chief executive, Roland Streule, on Tuesday.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Troops needed to quell Aceh rebels: Wiranto

Troops needed to quell Aceh rebels: Wiranto JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Indonesian Military Commander Gen. Wiranto dismissed again on Tuesday mounting calls that he pull out troops from troubled Aceh, saying their presence was needed to crush insurgency there.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Antam's ferronickel smelter ready by 2002

Antam's ferronickel smelter ready by 2002 JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) announced on Tuesday that construction of its third ferronickel smelter in Pomalaa, Southeast Sulawesi, would commence at the end of 1999, after being postponed for over a year.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

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

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Atrocities are work of men

Atrocities are work of men If we take a closer look at the present catastrophes in the world -- the war in Kosovo, the clashes between India and Pakistan and the social turbulence in Indonesia -- then we will detect that they are all men's works.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Doni promises squash medal at SEA Games

Doni promises squash medal at SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Newcomer Doni Manik wants to surprise everyone at the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam next month by surpassing the target set by the Indonesian Squash Association (PSI) to obtain a bronze in the men's team event.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Floods surprise local villagers

Floods surprise local villagers BULUKUMBA, South Sulawesi: At least 300 Limbung hamlet residents of Benjala village in Bulukumba were forced to flee to higher ground following an unexpected flood caused by a sudden emergence of springs from the ground.No fatalities were reported.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/W. Nusa Tenggara last in health

W. Nusa Tenggara last in health MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Governor Harun Al Rasyid ranked on Monday his territory as the unhealthiest of the country's 27 provinces.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/'Evolution pleats' from designer Hamy

'Evolution pleats' from designer Hamy JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian designer Stephanus Hamy has launched his latest collection featuring "evolution pleats".

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Japan to send special mission to evaluate economic recovery

Japan to send special mission to evaluate economic recoveryBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat SINGAPORE (JP): Japan will send a special mission to six Asian countries, including Indonesia, next month to gauge how it can further assist Asia's economic recovery and extend cooperation in human resources ...

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Dismembered body still unidentified

Dismembered body still unidentified BOGOR (JP): Police are still in the dark over the identity of a dismembered male body found buried in the yard of a resident of Kampung Bojong in Gunung Putri here.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Two killed in latest Ambon violence

Two killed in latest Ambon violence JAKARTA (JP): At least two people were killed and 34 more injured in fresh communal clashes in the scarred Maluku capital of Ambon on Tuesday, witnesses and hospital sources said.Witnesses told The Jakarta Post by phone that violence first erupted at about 10 a.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

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

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Indonesia hopes to squash its opponents at SEA Games

Indonesia hopes to squash its opponents at SEA GamesBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Squash may not be as popular as badminton or tennis in Indonesia but the sport has contributed several medals at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Cruel Intentions 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Never Been Kissed 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Letters From A Killer 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Afterglow 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Matrix ...

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/AG says it will take months 'to wrap up corruption probe'

AG says it will take months 'to wrap up corruption probe' JAKARTA (JP): Acting attorney general Ismudjoko said on Tuesday his office needs at least three months to complete the investigations into 27,865 cases of alleged corruption involving 12 ministries and worth a total US$405.12 million.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Five photographers show work of art

Five photographers show work of art JAKARTA (JP): Five photographers will display their black-and- white works in a one-month long exhibition at the Mandarin Oriental hotel here beginning on Wednesday.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/House approves law on international relations

House approves law on international relations JAKARTA (JP): The four factions of the House of Representatives (DPR) approved on Tuesday a bill on international relations and called on the government to follow up with implementation regulations, Antara said.Spokesman Y.B.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Police visit invokes clash

Police visit invokes clash PURWOKERTO, Central Java: A visit made by a police officer to a 25-year-old woman named Karti ended in a brawl involving hundreds of people, injuring five police officers and dozens of residents.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Cold air front grips Bali

Cold air front grips Bali DENPASAR, Bali: A front of cold air, which has been shrouding Bali this month, may intensify in August, an official said on Tuesday.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Sutiyoso warns firm action against errant bus owners

Sutiyoso warns firm action against errant bus owners JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso stated on Tuesday he would instruct the City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ) to punish bus operators who unofficially increased their fares by up to 66 percent over the past few days.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/TV today

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

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/New forestry bill needs 'revision'

New forestry bill needs 'revision' JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives said on Tuesday the government-sponsored forestry bill had to be revised to give local administrations more power in managing the country's forests.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Couple jailed for drug trafficking

Couple jailed for drug trafficking JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court has sentenced a woman and her boy friend to one and two years in jail, respectively, for trafficking 30 grams of heroin.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Government declines to withdraw tramadol from the market

Government declines to withdraw tramadol from the market JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Health has played down demand from the Indonesia Health Consumer Empowerment Foundation to withdraw analgesic tramadol from the market and list the drug as a synthetic narcotic to ensure stricter control.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Half of East Timor's eligible voters register for poll

Half of East Timor's eligible voters register for poll DILI, East Timor (JP): United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan elected to continue voter registration for the direct ballot in East Timor after seeing the overwhelming turnout among residents.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Netherlands-bound Mia gets boot from badminton body

Netherlands-bound Mia gets boot from badminton body JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) will expel its top women's shuttler Mia Audina from its training program after she requested permission to reside in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with her husband Tylio Lobman.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Glory or tragedy awaiting

Glory or tragedy awaiting According to the dictionary, "glory" is heavenly bliss (and splendor) while "tragedy" is a very sad happening or serious play with an unhappy ending.Sometimes in my solitude I conclude that for the famous Kennedy clan life looks like a serious play with a very sad ending.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Indonesian soccer team wary of Cambodian strikers

Indonesian soccer team wary of Cambodian strikers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian soccer team plans to keep its eyes on Cambodia's strikers in their first meet in the Group B preliminary match at the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam on July 31.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/The next move in Indonesian politics

The next move in Indonesian politicsBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): Now that all the votes have been finally counted, the next step is to prepare for the General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and, in particular, to finalize the composition of its 700 respresentatives.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/KPU gives parties second chance to approve polls

KPU gives parties second chance to approve polls JAKARTA (JP): The General Election Commission (KPU) gave the 27 political parties which rejected the election results on Monday one week to reconsider their decision.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Agro Pantes out to seal debt deal

Agro Pantes out to seal debt deal JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed textile company PT Argo Pantes said on Monday that it hoped to clinch a deal with its creditors by the end of the year to restructure its US$280 million debt.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Bowlers need aid for equipment

Bowlers need aid for equipment JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bowling Association (PBI) has requested the National Sports Council (KONI) contribute Rp 42 million (US$6,000) for bowling balls and shoes for 12 bowlers preparing for the 20th Southeast Asian Games.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Malaysia's help sought for CPO price hike

Malaysia's help sought for CPO price hike JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is seeking the possibility of establishing joint forces with Malaysia in a bid to prop up prices of crude palm oil (CPO) on international markets.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Who wants to be a politician?

Who wants to be a politician?By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Now that I am beginning to know the inner workings of the real political world in this country, I am more convinced than ever that I shall never become a good politician.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Bakrie offers Tanjung Jati A project to PLN

Bakrie offers Tanjung Jati A project to PLN JAKARTA (JP): Local conglomerate Bakrie Group offered on Tuesday its Tanjung Jati A power plant project in Jepara, Central Java, to be bought out by state-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) for US$1.05 billion.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Amien's 'axis force' gets broad support

Amien's 'axis force' gets broad support YOGYAKARTA (JP): Political observers gave a vote of confidence to the newly emerging political force Amien Rais established to offset the current polarization between those who support Megawati Soekarnoputri and those who back incumbent President B.J.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Rupiah dip not due to interest rates: BI

Rupiah dip not due to interest rates: BI JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Tuesday the weakening of the rupiah was not caused by declining domestic interest rates, but rather demand for U.S. dollars.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Jakarta youths rehearse for 2000

Jakarta youths rehearse for 2000By Ingrid Maack JAKARTA (JP): As the millennium draws closer, people are busy with activities to observe the event. For the MTV generation there seems to be no other way to celebrate it than by partying.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Thousand Islands' site slated for development

Thousand Islands' site slated for development JAKARTA (JP): The city administration plans to renovate the airport and seaport on the 800-hectare Panjang Island in the Thousand Islands, and also develop safety and health services in the area in a bid to attract tourists, a city official said.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/Police conclude 'Time' report defames Soeharto

Police conclude 'Time' report defames Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): An officer of the National Police concluded on Tuesday that a Time magazine report about the former first family's wealth on May 24 was libelous and defamatory to former president Soeharto.

Wed, 28 Jul 1999

JP/On feminism

On feminism I refer to M. Fachrizala's letter of July 20, 1999, Feminism and artists which invokes a connection between the feminist movement and "artistic" pornography. The letter concluded that the emergence of this commodity is impacting on the feminist movement.