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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Aug. 11, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,540.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Food festival at Gran Mahakam

Food festival at Gran Mahakam JAKARTA (JP): Hotel Gran Mahakam in South Jakarta will launch an Indonesian food festival, fashion show and painting exhibition to commemorate Indonesia's Independence Day on Aug. 17.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/DPR members to be installed on Oct. 1

DPR members to be installed on Oct. 1 JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie and the leadership of the House of Representatives (DPR) agreed on Wednesday that new members of the House and Indonesia's highest law-making body the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) would be installed on Oct.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/IKAPI to hold expo, essay competition

IKAPI to hold expo, essay competition JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Publishers Association (IKAPI) will highlight its Sept. 11 to Sept. 19 book exhibitiom with an essay competition for young people with the theme "Cultural Diversity in Indonesia".

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Darwin improves customs service

Darwin improves customs service JAKARTA (JP): A preclearance facility for air and sea exports from Darwin, Australia, to eastern Indonesian was launched on Wednesday at the Frances Day shipyard in Darwin.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Richard good as gold in 50m freestyle

Richard good as gold in 50m freestyleBy Ivy Susanti BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Veteran Richard Sam Bera remained Indonesia's hero in the pool on Wednesday by winning the 50 meters freestyle at Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Politicians face statesmanship litmus test

Politicians face statesmanship litmus test With the elections behind us, the jockeying for the presidential election is on. Political analyst J. Soedjati Djiwandono looks at the issue. JAKARTA (JP): President B.J.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Writers lament lack of respect for literature

Writers lament lack of respect for literatureBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): My poor, poor author/ Your new masterpieces we still await/ So how come you are dead?/ While that other man who is no literary figure/ Whom we all hope will die for the misery he caused so many people/ Continues living.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Anugerah Seni, by 36 Balinese traditional Artists, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Sept. 10.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/IKIP Ujungpandang now university

IKIP Ujungpandang now university UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The Teachers Training College of Ujungpandang has been upgraded into a state university and is now called Makassar University, an official said on Monday.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Ericsson opens new outlet

Ericsson opens new outlet JAKARTA (JP): Ericsson Indonesia opened on Wednesday a Ericsson Authorized Sales and Service Center at the electronic and handset trade center at ITC Roxy Mas.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Rupiah falls over 5% in panic selling

Rupiah falls over 5% in panic selling JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah plunged over 5 percent to the U.S. dollar on Wednesday as panic selling sent the Indonesian currency to a two-month low.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Our traditional arts

Our traditional arts Traditional arts face the challenge of globalization. That topic -- one of several discussed at a seminar organized to coincide with the seventh wayang festival in Jakarta -- is a subject worth pondering.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Democracy and legalism

Democracy and legalismBy John Hargreaves JAKARTA (JP): A democratic perspective emphasizes that laws are made to suit people while a legalistic perspective emphasizes that people must follow laws.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Children exposed to puppet show in Wayang Week

Children exposed to puppet show in Wayang WeekBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Still clad in their uniforms, a number of elementary school students attentively watched the stage as a puppeteer told an entertaining story about the adventures of Si Kancil (Deer Mouse).

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Three more people killed as Ambon violence continues

Three more people killed as Ambon violence continues JAKARTA (JP): At least three more people were killed and 10 injured as clashes between Muslims and Christians in the riot- torn Maluku capital of Ambon entered their third day on Wednesday, witnesses and a police spokesman said.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Qantas offers free tickets

Qantas offers free tickets JAKARTA (JP): Australian airline Qantas Airways is giving Indonesians a chance to win tickets from Jakarta to Sydney just by watching its award-winning television commercial, "I Still Call Australia Home", on RCTI and Indosiar private television stations.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Jazz artist George Benson to perform at Jakarta hotel

Jazz artist George Benson to perform at Jakarta hotel JAKARTA (JP): Jazz lovers craving a performance from a world- class artist can rejoice, for on Thursday evening they have the opportunity to see veteran jazz musician George Benson.That is if they have managed to secure tickets.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Telkom asked to heed new transmission ruling

Telkom asked to heed new transmission ruling JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Post and Telecommunications Sasmito Dirdjo said on Wednesday that PT Telkom no longer held the right to require cellular operators to use its transmission networks for domestic long distance (SLJJ) service.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Aussie govt opens scholarship scheme

Aussie govt opens scholarship scheme JAKARTA: The Minister of the Australian Embassy, Leslie Rowe, launched the Australian Government Scholarship program at a function at the Australian Ambassador's residence in Jakarta, on Wednesday.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Regulations on household help

Regulations on household help The media frequently reports on household help who have had saddening experiences in their employment both abroad and at home.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Measures mulled for after Aug. 30

Measures mulled for after Aug. 30 JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas met with visiting United Nations (UN) special envoy Jamsheed Marker on Wednesday to discuss the period after the direct ballot in East Timor, which UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan described as delicate.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Malaysia nears Thailand in quest for gold

Malaysia nears Thailand in quest for goldBy Primastuti Handayani and Ivy Susanti BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Thailand moved back on top of the medal tally with a seven-gold haul from its track and field team on the fourth day of competition at the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Tommy shifts blame to Goro executive

Tommy shifts blame to Goro executive JAKARTA (JP): Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, former president commissioner of wholesale company PT Goro Batara Sakti, claimed on Wednesday that he held no responsibility in the controversial land exchange deal between the firm and the State Logistics Agency ...

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Taufan unsure of future despite sport victories

Taufan unsure of future despite sport victories BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Vigor and confidence help Indonesian karateka Arif Taufan Syamsuddin excel in sports, but the bank clerk remains doubtful over his future when it comes to his job career.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/PLN renews calls on Paiton to lower power prices

PLN renews calls on Paiton to lower power prices JAKARTA (JP): State-owned electricity company PT PLN renewed calls on developers of the Paiton power plants in East Java on Wednesday to lower prices of their power supplies, accusing them of mark-up practices.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Vendors called up for civil defense task force

Vendors called up for civil defense task force JAKARTA (JP): Due to limited personnel, the Central Jakarta Mayoralty has recruited vendors from Tanah Abang market and neighborhood residents to help regulate traffic and keep peace and order in the business vicinity.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Solar eclipse and political eclipse

Solar eclipse and political eclipse That humans are small and helpless in comparison with the universe and heavenly bodies becomes more evident at the time of a natural phenomenon of a moon or solar eclipse.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Cancer diagnoses increase in RI

Cancer diagnoses increase in RI KUTA, Bali: Poverty and an unawareness of the need for early detection are the two main obstacles to the government's campaign against cancer, an expert said recently at an international conference of the Asian Clinical Oncology Society.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Muslim parties protest PPI over vote sharing

Muslim parties protest PPI over vote sharing JAKARTA (JP): The National Elections Committee (PPI) again postponed the allocation of seats from the June 7 poll due to a row over a vote-sharing deal involving eight Muslim-based parties.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Pole-vault champion Nunung aims to soar to new heights

Pole-vault champion Nunung aims to soar to new heights BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Indonesia's Nunung Jayadi may be the new record holder for the pole vault in the Southeast Asian Games, but he came up short of earning a place in the 2002 Asian Games.He will have to clear 5.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Bounce out of rubber exports

Bounce out of rubber exports JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Rubber Producers Association (Gapkindo) is predicting minor growth in exports this year to 1.65 million tons from to 1.64 million in 1998, Antara reported.Gapkindo chairman A.F.S.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Muslims want autonomy, Islamic law for Aceh

Muslims want autonomy, Islamic law for Aceh JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of Muslim activists held two separate rallies here on Wednesday demanding autonomy and Islamic law for Aceh, and the withdrawal of troops from the restive province.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition * Photo Exhibition: by Michel Semeniako (French), at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Aug. 31.Seminar * Works of French artist Michel Semeniako, at Petra Christian University, Jl.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Forex reserves up to US$16.21 billion

Forex reserves up to US$16.21 billion JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's net foreign exchange reserves increased slightly, by US$99.7 million to $16.21 billion, in the week ending on Aug. 6, from $16.11 billion the previous week.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Bank Bali's rating affirmed

Bank Bali's rating affirmed JAKARTA (JP): Rating agency Standard & Poor's affirmed on Wednesday the CCC public information rating on Bank Bali following the announcement by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) that the bank would be recapitalized in the last quarter of the year.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: The Mummy 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Forces Of Nature 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Mod Squad 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Afterglow 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Idle Hands ...

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 11, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Housewife says pot was for cooking

Housewife says pot was for cooking TANGERANG (JP): A housewife was arrested for growing 10 marijuana plants in four pots in her yard at Binong housing complex in Curug district here on Wednesday, police said.The well-tended plants, which were about 1.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Golkar likely to support Amien's alliance

Golkar likely to support Amien's alliance JAKARTA (JP): Amien Rais reiterated on Wednesday his support of Abdurrahman Wahid as the presidential candidate of the alliance of Muslim-based parties, the so-called "axis force", which looked set to win the support of the ruling Golkar Party as well.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Economic ministers urged to resign

Economic ministers urged to resign JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's economic and financial ministers are under increasing pressure to resign for their implication in the high profile US$70 million Bank Bali scandal.Popular opposition leader Amien Rais urged on Wednesday President B.J.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/WFP offers cheap rice to help urban poor people

WFP offers cheap rice to help urban poor people JAKARTA (JP): The government in cooperation with the World Food Program (WFP) launched on Wednesday a new program to help urban poor people most vulnerable to food shortages by selling them rice at 40 percent of the market price.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Man mobbed to death

Man mobbed to death JAKARTA (JP): Residents in Semanan, Kalideres subdistrict, West Jakarta, mobbed a stranger to death on Tuesday after a local pointed out the victim and yelled "thief", a police officer said on Wednesday.Chief of the West Jakarta police precinct Lt. Col.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Councilor queries surplus budget use

Councilor queries surplus budget use JAKARTA (JP): A senior councilor questioned on Wednesday the use of the Rp 822 billion (US$114.2 million) surplus from the 1998/1999 city budget by city-owned Bank DKI.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Plainclothes police shoot alleged side mirror thief

Plainclothes police shoot alleged side mirror thief JAKARTA (JP): A young man was shot dead by Kebayoran Baru plainclothes police late on Tuesday after he was allegedly caught attempting to steal the side mirrors from a car stopped at traffic lights in South Jakarta.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Indonesia's karatekas fill SEA Games target

Indonesia's karatekas fill SEA Games target BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Karateka Novilus Tedius Yoku won the prestigious men's open class on Wednesday to help Indonesia meet its target of seven karate gold medals at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/BI bent rules to save banks: Report

BI bent rules to save banks: Report JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's criteria for determining which of the country's troubled banks to save and which to shut were bypassed to accommodate allies of President B.J. Habibie, the Far Eastern Economic Review reports in its Aug. 19 issue.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Bang Ali backs city on Hilton issue

Bang Ali backs city on Hilton issue JAKARTA (JP): Former governor Ali Sadikin insisted on Tuesday that the land occupied by the Jakarta Hilton International in the exclusive Senayan area in South Jakarta belonged to the state.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Indonesia, neighbors to discuss forest fire problem

Indonesia, neighbors to discuss forest fire problem JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry and Plantations Muslimin Nasution said on Wednesday Indonesia would soon hold a bilateral meeting with Malaysia and Brunei to discuss the forest fire problem.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Outgoing councilors ready for return to everyday life

Outgoing councilors ready for return to everyday life JAKARTA (JP): As construction workers spruce up offices for newly elected members of the City Council, outgoing councilors are packing their belongings and preparing themselves for the return to civilian life.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Nunung's gold shines in dim Indonesia's athletics showing

Nunung's gold shines in dim Indonesia's athletics showingBy Primastuti Handayani BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Pole-vaulter Nunung Jayadi's record- breaking performance on Wednesday delivered Indonesia from its nightmarish showing in the Southeast Asian Games track and field competition.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Indonesia in transition: Some parting thoughts

Indonesia in transition: Some parting thoughtsBy J. Stapleton Roy This is the first of a two-part presentation by the outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia at the Indonesian Council on World Affairs (ICWA) in Jakarta on Wednesday. The second installment will appear on Friday.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Bali turtles face extinction

Bali turtles face extinction DENPASAR, Bali: A Hindu priest warned against unbridled hunting of turtles under the pretext of religious ceremonies. He said groups have been manipulating the rituals to poach the animal in large numbers.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Setting up a global civil society network

Setting up a global civil society networkBy Budiawan SINGAPORE (JP): Many facets of today's social reality are becoming more and more global in nature: from environmental issues to human rights violation issues, from exploitative child labor to political violence.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Sculptor explores the spirit of emancipation

Sculptor explores the spirit of emancipationBy Asip A. Hasani YOGYAKARTA (JP): People everywhere in the world possess the spirit to fight against oppression. The spirit is a dynamic energy that does not fade easily. In a way, the spirit is the fuel for social change.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Indonesia stumbles in SEA Games tae kwon do

Indonesia stumbles in SEA Games tae kwon do BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Indonesia had a letdown in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games tae kwon do event when no gold medals went into its coffers at the conclusion of the program on Wednesday.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Ansett to open new service

Ansett to open new service JAKARTA (JP): Ansett Australia has plans to link Denpasar and Broome, North West Australia, every Wednesday with 70-seat BAe 146-200 jet planes operated by Singapore Airlines under the global Star Alliance Network starting on March 29.

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Thu, 12 Aug 1999

JP/Medal tally

Medal tally G S B TotalThailand 42 30 37 109Malaysia 40 31 31 102Indonesia 32 30 38 100Singapore 11 14 29 54Vietnam 10 15 24 49Philippines 9 18 34 61Brunei 3 4 22 ...

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