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64 articles.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Tommy cannot seek review of verdict, says Yusril

Tommy cannot seek review of verdict, says Yusril JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said that former president Soeharto's son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, who was sentenced to an 18-month jail sentence for corruption, could not seek a judicial review of the ...

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Kumaratunga wins fresh complications

Kumaratunga wins fresh complications NEW DELHI: If preliminary results are confirmed, the People's Alliance, with 109 seats, should have no difficulty in forming the next government in Sri Lanka.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Lifters upbeat on winning in SEA Games

Lifters upbeat on winning in SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is optimistic to be the overall champion for weightlifting in the Kuala Lumpur 2001 South East Asian (SEA) Games, an official revealed on Tuesday.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Photo capion

Photo capionPhoto: HuneisJP/afsMUSA HUBEIS ...

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Newly-promoted Dwidasa faces relegation in Kobatama c'ship

Newly-promoted Dwidasa faces relegation in Kobatama c'ship BANDUNG (JP): Newly promoted Dwidasa Mitra of Jakarta is facing relegation after it bowed out to home favorite Panasia Indosyntec 104-59 in the fourth leg of the 2000 Nuvo Kobatama national basketball league at the Padjadjaran Stadium ...

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Pan Asiasat launches Rainbow Internet access

Pan Asiasat launches Rainbow Internet access JAKARTA (JP): The Hong Kong-based Pan Asiasat Media Ltd marked its debut in the Indonesian Internet industry on Tuesday with the launching of "Rainbow", a service that offers Internet users high-speed Internet access via satellite connection.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Active lesions prevent breast-feeding

Active lesions prevent breast-feedingQuestion:Dear Doctor,I read your recent article in The Jakarta Post and I'm very impressed with what you have written.I have a question to ask.I am seven months pregnant and a recent blood test revealed that I have an infection called herpes in my system.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Banker supports plan on bond swap

Banker supports plan on bond swap JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to allow banks to swap part of their fixed-rate recapitalization bonds with new bonds carrying a higher coupon rate is an effective way of helping recapitalized banks that are still facing liquidity shortages, according to a ...

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 17, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Oct. 17, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Indonesia starts coffee retention this month

Indonesia starts coffee retention this month JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has decided to join a coffee retention program initiated by the Association of Coffee Producing Countries (ACPC) and will start the program this month.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/The House and the President

The House and the President A variety of reactions emerged as soon as President Abdurrahman Wahid announced his refusal to comply with the summons addressed to him by the House of Representatives' special committee investigating the Brunei and Bulog scandals.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Global currencies Oct. 17

Global currencies Oct. 17 CURRENT HIGH LOW Euro* 0.8488 0.8511 0.8474 Japanese Yen 107.98 108.23 107.9 British Pound* 1.4358 1.4474 1.4338 Swiss Franc 1.7808 1.7817 1.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Eurico asks court to release him

Eurico asks court to release him JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers for former East Timor prointegration leader Eurico Guterres insisted on Tuesday the National Police had no authority to arrest their client.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/W. Papua: A self-fulfilling prophecy

W. Papua: A self-fulfilling prophecyBy Arian Ardie JAKARTA (JP): The tragic events that have occurred in Wamena, West Papua (Irian Jaya) over the past few weeks should have come as a surprise to no one. What is perhaps surprising is that they have not occurred sooner.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Rice speculators are traitors, says Musa Hubeis of IPB

Rice speculators are traitors, says Musa Hubeis of IPB Farmers are traditionally poor due to myriad reasons, including the government's neglect of agriculture.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Cholesterol's connection to heart disease

Cholesterol's connection to heart diseaseBy Clare E. Urwin SURABAYA (JP): What exactly is cholesterol anyway? Well, for a start, it's the one component in our diet which causes more debate and argument than almost anything else. Even the word brings fear to some.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/A year on, Musharraf still on probation

A year on, Musharraf still on probation SINGAPORE: One year after he rid Pakistan of a discredited elected leader, Gen. Pervez Musharraf remains an enigma. He has as many critics who have marked him down as just another dictator, as supporters who believe in him.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Govt's commitment to sports questioned

Govt's commitment to sports questioned JAKARTA (JP): The government's decision to abolish the state ministry of youth affairs and sport in August showed its lack of commitment to develop sports in the country, the former incumbent of the ministry said.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Parents, son mobbed by ex-neighbors

Parents, son mobbed by ex-neighbors JAKARTA (JP): A man, his wife and son were beaten by some of their former neighbors in the Sawah Besar area, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/City has new police chief, Nurfaizi heads training HQ

City has new police chief, Nurfaizi heads training HQ JAKARTA (JP): The National Police announced on Tuesday a reshuffle of 31 high-ranking and middle-ranking officers, including Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Nurfaizi, who will be assigned to head the National Police Training Center.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Police officers detained for murder

Police officers detained for murder AMBON, Maluku: Three Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers here are facing possible prosecution being drunk and accidentally killing another soldier on Monday.Maluku Police chief Brig. Gen.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Forex reserves increase

Forex reserves increase JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's international reserves rose by US$102.7 million to $28.23 billion in the week ending Oct. 13 from $28.13 billion in the previous week, according to the latest data issued by Bank Indonesia.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Developers wait for normal market

Developers wait for normal market SURABAYA (JP): There are not many office buildings in Surabaya. In fact, you can easily count them on your fingers.For example, the buildings located in the Central Business District (CBD), or what is known as the "golden triangle" of Jl. Basuki Rahmat, Jl.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Estrada still does not get the message

Estrada still does not get the message MANILA: President Estrada still doesn't get it. Or he is acting like he doesn't.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Yet another row

Yet another row As controversy upon controversy continues to rock Jakarta's political scene with no sign of abating, the big question now seems to be no longer when all this is going to stop, but how.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/No more invitations for Russia to Mideast table

No more invitations for Russia to Mideast tableBy Oleg Shchedrov MOSCOW (Reuters): Russian President Vladimir Putin put a brave face on Moscow's humiliating failure to win an invitation to the U.S.-sponsored Middle East summit on Monday.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Coughs sound awful but usually aren't dangerous

Coughs sound awful but usually aren't dangerousBy Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): Coughs are one of the most common ailment of childhood and although they can sound awful at times, they usually are not a symptom of anything dangerous.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Office property sector gaining ground

Office property sector gaining groundBy Ainur R. Sophiaan SURABAYA (JP): Although efforts are being pursued for a recovery in the country's economy, they have not produced an encouraging outcome.The economic wheels in some sectors, especially the property sector, have begun to pick up speed.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/VP reproaches insensitive countries

VP reproaches insensitive countries JAKARTA (JP): Speaking before representatives from some 120 parliaments, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri reproached some "friendly countries" for their insensitivity toward Indonesia's complex problems.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Healthy Indonesia week begins

Healthy Indonesia week begins JAKARTA (JP): A coalition on Healthy Indonesia in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and John Hopkins University will launch a program called "Saving Women's Lives", which aims at reducing the maternal mortality rate in the country.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Pakistan considers buying Texmaco textile equipment

Pakistan considers buying Texmaco textile equipment JAKARTA (JP): The Pakistani government said on Tuesday it was considering importing textile equipment from Indonesia to support a restructuring program for the country's textile industry,Visiting Minister of Commerce, Industry and Production ...

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Wonders of Egyptian cuisine at Shangri-La

Wonders of Egyptian cuisine at Shangri-LaBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): It is as if the pyramid itself has traveled to the Shangri-La's Coffee Garden Restaurant in Jakarta, bringing with it all the goodies buried in its bosom.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Irianese reach modus vivendi on flag

Irianese reach modus vivendi on flag JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): The provincial authorities and proindependence leaders agreed late on Tuesday to delay the pulling down of Morning Star separatist flags here pending a meeting with President Abdurrahman Wahid.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/The terrorist twist

The terrorist twist The brazen attack on a warship, USS Cole, at the port of Aden in Yemen last week appears to bear the hallmark of a terrorist operation, although the political signature of the suspected suicide bombers has not been deciphered.Tragic as the loss of the lives of 17 U.S.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Global indexes Oct. 17

Global indexes Oct. 17 Latest Change %Change New York DJ Indus 10238.80 +46.62 +0.46 Oct. 16 Nasdaq 3290.28 -26.49 -0.80 Oct. 16 S&P 500 1374.62 +0.45 +0.03 Oct. 16London FTSE 100 6219.40 -66.30 -1.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/National conference on children's welfare underway

National conference on children's welfare underway JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Child Welfare Foundation (YKAI), in cooperation with several local and international non- governmental organizations, ministries and universities will hold a national conference on children's welfare here from Oct.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Nutty Professor II: The Klumps 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Bring It On 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 What Lies Beneath 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Shaft 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Teacher's Pet ...

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/E. Timor probe continues past deadline

E. Timor probe continues past deadline JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office has indicated that it will continue its probe into the East Timor violence despite failing to meet Tuesday's deadline for the six-month investigation, which according to law should now be halted.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/X-treme sports in Jakarta and Bandung

X-treme sports in Jakarta and Bandung JAKARTA (JP): Cycling and skateboarding are two common activities. But both can be special with extraordinary style and acrobatics which make them X-treme sports.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Army may dismiss Agus, Saurip if found guilty

Army may dismiss Agus, Saurip if found guilty JAKARTA (JP): Army Headquarters may dismiss Lt. Gen. Agus Wirahadikusumah and Maj. Gen. Saurip Kadi if they are proven guilty of having violated the military's oath and code of conduct, newly appointed Army chief Gen.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Harvey marks 25 years of music

Harvey marks 25 years of musicBy Hely Minarti JAKARTA (JP): While today seems a high time for young musicians, it paves the way for older pop stars to make a comeback - in style.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Average CAR of seven recapitalized banks falls

Average CAR of seven recapitalized banks falls JAKARTA (JP): The average capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of seven recapitalized banks declined to 11.04 percent at the end of August from 11.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Deputy Army chief to be named next week

Deputy Army chief to be named next week JAKARTA (JP): Speculation about the man who will second the new Army chief of staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto will continue at least until next week.Speaking at the first joint conference with his predecessor Gen.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Irene eyes two golds in KL SEA Games

Irene eyes two golds in KL SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian sprinter Irene Truitje Joseph is determined to win two gold medals from the women's 100 meters and 200 meters events in the Kuala Lumpur 2001 SEA Games.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Germany grapples with immigration issue ahead of vote

Germany grapples with immigration issue ahead of voteBy Emma Thomasson BERLIN (Reuters): Leaders of Germany's conservative opposition have stirred up a hornets' nest by saying they are ready to push immigration control as a campaign issue in the run-up to the 2002 general election.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Govt to set standards for imported rice

Govt to set standards for imported rice JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will set standards of quality for imported rice in a bid to protect farmers from an influx of cheap rice, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Govt revises law on state of emergency

Govt revises law on state of emergency JAKARTA (JP): The government is revising the controversial law on state of emergency before it will be enacted within the next two weeks, said Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra on Tuesday.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/8.4% VAT imposed on cigarettes

8.4% VAT imposed on cigarettes JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday that the government had imposed value-added tax of 8.4 percent on the retail sales of cigarettes as of Oct. 1.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/JSX revises share price spread

JSX revises share price spread JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) announced on Tuesday that as of Oct. 20, 2000 it would replace the current maximum bid/offer price spread from the current single fraction to a multi-fraction.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Where to go in Surabaya

Where to go in SurabayaMusic and Entertainment * The Westin Surabaya, Jl. Embong Malang 85-89 (Phone: 031 5458888): - Java Jimmy's Irish Pub: Live music, Sunday to Thursday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.* Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Shaman murders client

Shaman murders client PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Unable to repay his Rp 100 million debt, shaman Imam Burhanuddin, a resident of Adireja Wetan village in Adipala district, Cilacap regency, killed his client who lent him the money, by burying him alive.Banyumas City Police chief Sr. Supt.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Many measures to counter 'urban rebellion'

Many measures to counter 'urban rebellion' TOKYO: Looking at the agenda at the current extraordinary Diet session, we find that most of the topics for discussion are to do with measures the ruling parties have devised in their fear of a recurrence of the "urban rebellion," the first of which ...

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Police arrest BPKP arson attack suspect

Police arrest BPKP arson attack suspect JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested an employee of the Development and Finance Comptroller's (BPKP) office for allegedly setting fire to the office last Thursday but have yet to ascertain the motive behind the arson attack.City police spokesman Supt.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/When it comes to currency policy, silence is golden

When it comes to currency policy, silence is goldenBy Knut Engelmann WASHINGTON (Reuters): In the world of currency policy, silence is golden.As Europe's top central banker revealed his latest thoughts on the euro to disastrous effect on Monday, the U.S.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Suwondo makes first public appearance

Suwondo makes first public appearance JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid's personal masseur, Alip Agung Suwondo, a suspect in the multi-billion rupiah State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal, made his first public appearance on Tuesday after three nights in police custody.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Healthy diet, lifestyle control cholesterol

Healthy diet, lifestyle control cholesterolQuestion: Clare,I am continuing to read your articles and trying to keep to my healthy lifestyle.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/A delicious taste of Turkey in Jakarta

A delicious taste of Turkey in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): As Turkey braces itself for yet another winter, a long way away on a balmy night in Jakarta guests sit fanned by a gentle breeze with the full moon shining above.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/City to rid low-cost apartments of well-off

City to rid low-cost apartments of well-off JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta administration will take action against well-off people residing in low-cost apartments, which were partly subsidized by the administration and were purposely built for city residents in the middle- to lower-income brackets, an ...

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Polluting company berates residents

Polluting company berates residents West Java Governor H. Nuriana has rebuked PT Insang Sandang because the waste it generates has polluted Rancaekek, Bandung and its surrounding areas.Unfortunately, when Rancaekek residents came to the office of PT Insang Sandang to convey to H.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Taufik wins Andrean loses

Taufik wins Andrean loses JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) Master (MP) Andrean Susilodinata, 10, was defeated by Fikol Bindrich of Germany at the 38th move of Caro-Kann defense over a time crisis in the World Youth Chess Championship in Oropesa del Mar, Spain.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Honoring children?

Honoring children? It was with complete horror that I read your Travel article titled "Circumcision ritual honors children" on Sunday.

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/Woman activist gets int'l award

Woman activist gets int'l award MEDAN, North Sumatra: Ngatini Tarmuji, a resident of Anggrek village, Pantai Labu district in Deli Serdang regency, has been selected to receive an award from the Geneva-based Women's World Summit Foundation (WWSF) for her struggle to fight a land expropriation ...

Wed, 18 Oct 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.