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Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Celebrities enthrall kids at reading marathon

Celebrities enthrall kids at reading marathonBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): "The town judge pointed at the two statues. 'You,' he said, 'did you see anything happening to the rolls of textiles?' But the statues, of course, remain silent. They just stand there without a word...

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Ghalib investigation halted due to insufficient evidence

Ghalib investigation halted due to insufficient evidence JAKARTA (JP): The military police announced on Thursday the investigation into corruption allegations against former attorney general Andi M. Ghalib had been ended due to insufficient evidence.Military police chief Maj. Gen.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/KL envoy asks RI to curb fires

KL envoy asks RI to curb fires PEKANBARU, Riau: Malaysian consul here Zulkifli Yacob hopes the Indonesian government will be able to prevent the spread of forest and land fires to neighboring cities and countries, including his nation.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Scavengers jailed for stealing

Scavengers jailed for stealing BOGOR (JP): The Bogor District Court sentenced on Thursday two scavengers Endi, 20, and Karnita, 25, to jail terms of respectively one year and eight months for stealing several knockdown furniture sets.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/'Washington consensus' needs revision

'Washington consensus' needs revisionBy Grzegorz W. Kolodko JAKARTA (JP): Ten years ago, when the post-communist transition to a market economy and democracy begun, the so-called "Washington consensus" was thought to represent the received wisdom on the proper way to move from stabilization to ...

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Police officer wounded in attack

Police officer wounded in attack JAKARTA (JP): A traffic police officer was assaulted by four unidentified men wearing military uniforms in front of a hotel on Jl. Raya Bogor-Cimanggis on late Wednesday.City police spokesman Lt. Col.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/More health experts sought

More health experts sought PADANG, West Sumatra: The country needs at least 22,500 medical experts to improve the people's health, Minister of Health Farid Anfasa Moeloek said."Currently, there are only 2,500 to 3,000 medical experts across the country," he was quoted by Antara on Thursday.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/House backs Tanjung Jati B buyout

House backs Tanjung Jati B buyout JAKARTA (JP): Cash-strapped state-owned electricity company PT PLN gained on Thursday full support from the House of Representatives (DPR) to proceed with its plan to buy out the Tanjung Jati B power plant in Central Java with US$1.5 billion in a Japanese loan.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/A voice for Ambon

A voice for Ambon JAKARTA (JP): Various artists are joining hands in presenting a charity musical show for the devastated city of Ambon on Friday, starting from 7 p.m. at Tenda Semanggi, the cafe tents located at the Stock Exchange compound in South Jakarta.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/National striker Kurniawan fails doping tests

National striker Kurniawan fails doping tests JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's best striker Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto has made hot news again after testing positive in precompetition doping tests done by the National Sports Council (KONI) just before he was to join the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games ...

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: Indonesia in white and red, by Polish photographer Grzegorz Torzecki, at Sari Pan Pacific Hotel, Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta (Phone: 323707), until Aug. 12.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on July 29, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Indonesia drafting law to curb money laundering

Indonesia drafting law to curb money laundering JAKARTA (JP): The government is preparing a draft law on money laundering in a bid to curb inflows of illegal money into and out of the country, said a senior minister on Thursday.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Disarmament forum at impasse

Disarmament forum at impasseBy Dian Wirengjurit GENEVA (JP): The Conference on Disarmament, termed the "single multilateral negotiating forum for disarmament related matters", is at an impasse.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Foreign envoys uneasy about East Timor

Foreign envoys uneasy about East Timor JAKARTA (JP): Japanese foreign minister Masahiko Komura and Australian foreign minister Alexander Downer met separately with President B.J. Habibie and top Cabinet members on Thursday and aired their concerns about the security situation in East Timor.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Railways fed up with scalpers

Railways fed up with scalpers JAKARTA (JP): The country's train operator, PT Kereta Api Indonesia, is fed up with ticket scalpers at most of the train stations in the capital, an official said on Thursday.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Number of pickup spots for prostitutes soars

Number of pickup spots for prostitutes soars JAKARTA (JP): The number of areas in the capital where male and female prostitutes solicited customers soared from only 30 in March last year to 120 in June this year as people grew more desperate to earn a living, an official said on Thursday.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Best performance expected of Indonesian swimmers

Best performance expected of Indonesian swimmersBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia hopes to perform well in the pool at the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games despite its limited overseas stints.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Kutai landslide death toll rises to 30

Kutai landslide death toll rises to 30 JAKARTA (JP): The number of casualties in a major landslide that struck a traditional gold mine in East Kalimantan regency of Kutai on Tuesday has risen to 30, Antara reported on Thursday.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Well said, Megawati

Well said, Megawati Although it is still too early to determine public opinion, Megawati Soekarnoputri's long-awaited policy address, delivered on Thursday at her party's headquarters in Jakarta, is certain to assuage the fears of many of her critics concerning her intentions, personal leanings ...

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Experts back policy on city land use

Experts back policy on city land use JAKARTA (JP): City spatial observers voiced support on Thursday for the city administration's policy of allowing buildings whose construction breached existing spatial plans to continue to be utilized rather than be demolished.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/TNI political role ends 'when civilians ready'

TNI political role ends 'when civilians ready' JAKARTA (JP): Juwono Sudarsono said the military's political role could be ended as soon as civilians were ready to take the place of soldiers.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 29, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 500 ...

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Megawati stakes claim as leader

Megawati stakes claim as leader JAKARTA (JP): Opposition leader and presidential hopeful Megawati Soekarnoputri asserted on Thursday the victory of her Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) in the June 7 polls was a clear mandate for her to lead the nation.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/On press freedom

On press freedom I lived and worked in Indonesia between 1990 and 1995. I was an avid reader of The Jakarta Post and even wrote several feature articles that were published in your newspaper. I always thought the Post strived to be fair and objective; two hallmarks of fine journalism.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Family finally admits Bogor remains are son's

Family finally admits Bogor remains are son's TANGERANG (JP): Parents of 12-year-old Bambang Arie Prasetyo, who has been missing since he was kidnapped in November last year, have admitted that the dismembered body found recently in Bogor belongs to their son.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Tripatra's workers' plight

Tripatra's workers' plight PT Tripatra's response (July 27) to Paul Keys' letter (July 23) on the injustices of its employee lock-out tactfully avoids mentioning the substance of the workers' grievances, nor does it mention the broken agreements from a company that has destroyed the livelihoods ...

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/One day of smiles and fun for street children

One day of smiles and fun for street children JAKARTA (JP): Thursday was a special day for Wawan. He did not have to sing on the street as he usually did at the South Jakarta Manggarai traffic lights."I want to stay here for five days," he said, while devouring his fried chicken lunch from a box.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/DHL adds Net value

DHL adds Net value JAKARTA (JP): International courier DHL Worldwide Express released on Thursday a special software application which will allow customers to prepare shipment processing through the Internet.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: King Cobra 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Never Been Kissed 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Cruel Intentions 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 After Glow 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Matrix ...

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Police watchdog plan supported

Police watchdog plan supported JAKARTA (JP): Constitutional law professors and a legal expert gave their support on Thursday to the National Police proposal to set up a special commission to supervise the performance of the force.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Bank Mandiri vows to become locomotive for real sector

Bank Mandiri vows to become locomotive for real sector JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's largest bank, state Bank Mandiri, is expected to provide between Rp 7 trillion (about US$1 billion) to Rp 14 trillion in loans this year in a bid to help revive the ailing real sector, president Robby Djohan ...

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Government urged to use CGI loans for recovery

Government urged to use CGI loans for recovery JAKARTA (JP): Economists urged the government on Thursday to use the US$5.9 billion in loans pledged by the country's major donors primarily for programs to accelerate economic recovery.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Items go missing from council

Items go missing from council PADANG, West Sumatra: West Sumatra provincial's inspectorate team is planning to search houses of local legislators following reports of 121 items missing from the council's office.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Number of street kids on the rise

Number of street kids on the rise SURABAYA, East Java: Minister of Social Affairs Justika Sjarifuddin Baharsyah estimates the number of street children across the country has reached 50,000 since the economic crisis struck the country in July 1997.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Milk vendors turn to prostitution in Central Java

Milk vendors turn to prostitution in Central JavaBy Agus Maryono PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): The economic crisis has changed the lives of many people. Some will do anything to make money.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Military issues shoot-on-sight order in Ambon

Military issues shoot-on-sight order in Ambon JAKARTA (JP): The military issued a shoot-on-sight order in Ambon on Thursday, the third day of violence between Muslims and Christians in the Maluku provincial capital."We will strike and shoot on sight...

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/INCO plans to export 38,500 tons of nickel

INCO plans to export 38,500 tons of nickel JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT International Nickel Indonesia (INCO) announced on Thursday it would increase its nickel matte exports to 38,500 tons this year from last year's 35,600 tons.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Ethnic clashes in Batam claim more fatalities

Ethnic clashes in Batam claim more fatalities JAKARTA (JP): Violent clashes between public transportation drivers from the Batak and Flores ethnic groups continued in Batam on Thursday evening, claiming at least three more lives following 11 fatalities on Wednesday, a local journalist said.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/KONI regrets Mia's plan, support PBSI's decision

KONI regrets Mia's plan, support PBSI's decision JAKARTA (JP): National Sports Council (KONI) vice chairman Arie Sudewo has expressed regret over Mia's plan to follow husband Tylio Lobman's move to Rotterdam and supported a Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) decision to expel her if she ...

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Albert, Felix's double vision of Games gold

Albert, Felix's double vision of Games gold JAKARTA (JP): Wherever they go, Albert Christiadi and Felix Christiadi Sutanto have people doing double takes. And it is not only because they are twins. Their dazzling twin feats in the pool also have contributed to their fame.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Indonesian and German choreographers come 'Face to Face'

Indonesian and German choreographers come 'Face to Face'By Michael Dusche JAKARTA (JP): West is West and East is East, but people from the two places can indeed form a good team.

Fri, 30 Jul 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.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Indosat to divest stake in several joint ventures

Indosat to divest stake in several joint ventures JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed telecommunications company PT Indosat is considering selling its stake in its joint venture in Kazakhastan, company president Tjahyono Soeryodibroto said on Thursday.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Elections body should be dismissed: Buyung

Elections body should be dismissed: Buyung JAKARTA (JP): General Elections Commission (KPU) deputy chairman Adnan Buyung Nasution called for dismissal of the commission on Thursday for failing to meet the deadline to ratify the June 7 election results and amid graft allegations.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Families protest fatal shootings

Families protest fatal shootings JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Military Police was urged on Thursday to step up its efforts to reveal the names of military members believed to have been involved in tragic incidents in the capital, ranging from last year's May riots to the Trisakti and Semanggi fatal ...

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Measles outbreak hits C. Java

Measles outbreak hits C. Java SEMARANG, Central Java: Ten babies have died of measles and 224 children under five are suffering from the disease, Central Java provincial health official Soedjono said on Thursday."Two regencies have been hit by the contagious disease.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Car Price

Car PriceCorrection: The price of the Opel Blazer Montera car in a photo caption appearing in the Business and Investment section on Tuesday should have read Rp 131.15 million (off the road), not on the road.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Nuriyah laments Islamic women's groups

Nuriyah laments Islamic women's groups YOGYAKARTA (JP): A Muslim woman activist has lamented the failure of Islamic women's organizations to address issues such as gender equality, leading to ignorance among activists.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Export gallery to open in Denpasar

Export gallery to open in Denpasar JAKARTA (JP): A Jakarta-based trading company, PT Mega Milenia, will open the Indonesian Export Gallery (IEG) in Denpasar, Bali, which will display a wide range of handicrafts and furniture, on Saturday.

Fri, 30 Jul 1999

JP/Bulog to import more rice

Bulog to import more rice JAKARTA (JP): The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) announced on Thursday it would import 800,000 metric tons of rice through two foreign companies at US$216.90 per ton in the period between August and May next year.