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Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/East Timor refugees to choose their countries

East Timor refugees to choose their countries JAKARTA (JP): Some 134,000 East Timor refugees residing in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province will have to decide whether to stay or leave the country in a one-day registration slated for Dec. 13, officials said on Wednesday.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Questioning objectiveness of art criticism in Indonesia

Questioning objectiveness of art criticism in IndonesiaBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The objectiveness of art criticism in Indonesia is being questioned.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Police arrest chiefs of Papua Council

Police arrest chiefs of Papua Council JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya Police arrested on Wednesday proindependence figure Theys Hiyo Eluay for alleged treason as people in the province were bracing for a rally to commemorate the unrecognized 1961 declaration of independence on Friday.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Deborah Nolan, an artist with a noble cause

Deborah Nolan, an artist with a noble causeBy Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): While the majority of artists find vent to human emotions in external metaphysical objects, Deborah Nolan, attempts a manifestation of these internal landscapes and how they manifest themselves in the human figure.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/YLKI opposes bus fare hike during holidays

YLKI opposes bus fare hike during holidays JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) asked the government and bus operators on Wednesday to review the 30 percent increase in intercity bus fares scheduled for the week before and after Idul Fitri.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Government issues higher coupon rate bonds

Government issues higher coupon rate bonds JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Wednesday that it would issue new bonds carrying a higher coupon rate that could be exchanged with some of the lower interest rate bonds held by the recapitalized banks.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Indonesia's Utut reaches FIDE World chess c'ships second round

Indonesia's Utut reaches FIDE World chess c'ships second round JAKARTA (JP): Grand Master Utut Adianto of Indonesia cruised to the second round after overcoming International Master Imad Hakki of Syria 1.5-0.5 Victory Points (VPs) on the second day of the US$3.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Child drowned in Denpasar river

Child drowned in Denpasar river DENPASAR, Bali: A swollen river here swept away a three-and-a- half-year-old child on Wednesday, who was presumed drowned after hours of fruitless searching.The incident took place at 7:45 a.m.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Government makes deal with Prajogo to restructure Chandra Asri

Government makes deal with Prajogo to restructure Chandra Asri JAKARTA (JP): The government reached agreement with businessman Prajogo Pangestu late Wednesday on tough debt restructuring terms for the petrochemical giant PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Center.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/PSMTI holds 1st congress

PSMTI holds 1st congress BATAM, Riau: The members of the Indonesian-Chinese community grouped in Paguyuban Sosial Marga Tionghoa Seluruh Indonesia (PSMTI) opened their first congress here on Tuesday.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Government gives Rp 3m in aid to West Sumatra

Government gives Rp 3m in aid to West Sumatra PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): On behalf of the central government, Minister of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure Erna Witoelar handed over on Wednesday Rp 3 billion to the West Sumatra administration for the repair and rebuilding of infrastructure ...

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Ex-forestry ministers scheduled to testify

Ex-forestry ministers scheduled to testify JAKARTA (JP): Former forestry ministers Hasjrul Harahap and Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo are scheduled to testify as witnesses on Thursday in the multimillion dollar graft trial of timber baron Mohamad "Bob" Hasan at the Central Jakarta District Court.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Acts of vandalism

Acts of vandalism When will a leader from the current government (President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri, for instance) be courageous enough and have integrity enough to put a definite stop to the increasingly antisocial and criminal acts generated by the group that ...

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Art with a message displayed in Yogyakarta

Art with a message displayed in YogyakartaBy Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): To get their art exhibited for public viewing can sometimes be a daunting endeavor for young artists vying with one another for the limited available space.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/State of emergency now

State of emergency now If the government is so keen to impose a state of emergency in Aceh, now is the best time to do it. While at it, the government should also declare a state of emergency in North Sumatra and West Sumatra.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Police: FPI members raid billiard hall

Police: FPI members raid billiard hall JAKARTA (JP): Some 70 armed members of the Defenders of Islam (FPI) raided a billiard hall on Tuesday at Jl. Buncit Raya No. 38 in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, a police report said.The mob, armed with daggers, swords and sticks, arrived at about 10:45 p.m.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Six chief justice candidates undergo final selection

Six chief justice candidates undergo final selection JAKARTA (JP): Six candidates for Supreme Court chief justice undergoing a final test by the Commission II of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, pledged to improve the poor image of the Supreme Court, by among other things, dismissing ...

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali: Exhibitions * Painting Women After Women, at Seniwati Showspace, Ubud Main Street, Dec. 2 to Dec. 26. * Painting Refleksi Seni II, Warna Warni Ekspresi, Darga Gallery, Komplek Sanur Raya 20-21, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Denpasar (Phone: 0361 285249), 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Women's group demands Japanese apology

Women's group demands Japanese apology JAKARTA (JP): The Coalition of Indonesian Women (KPI) called on the Japanese government on Wednesday to make a direct apology to Indonesian women who were forced to become "comfort women" during the Japanese occupation in World War II.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/NISP books Rp 27.6b profit

NISP books Rp 27.6b profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed bank NISP announced on Wednesday a 77 percent increase in net profit to Rp 27.6 billion (US$2.9 million) in the first nine months of the year.The bank said in a statement that credit disbursement rose 91.8 percent to Rp 2.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Train ticket discounts for holiday travelers

Train ticket discounts for holiday travelers JAKARTA (JP): An official with the Ministry of Transportation and Communications said on Wednesday that the government had requested the country's railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) to give discounts to passengers leaving Jakarta early ...

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/PBSI's decision on Taufik

PBSI's decision on Taufik The news that the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) had banned Taufik Hidayat from two international badminton events as "educative punishment" surprised me.As a badminton lover and supporter, I would like to say that PBSI's decision on Taufik is very regrettable.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/House okays crop varieties bill

House okays crop varieties bill JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Commission III on agriculture, forestry, and maritime and fishing affairs officially approved on Wednesday a bill on crop variety protection, the first of its kind here.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Libraries to stimulate reading habit

Libraries to stimulate reading habit JAKARTA (JP): One way to encourage children to pick up the reading habit is to open more libraries across the country, former education minister Fuad Hassan said last Thursday."The interest in reading among children is already high.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Hollow Man 13:00 15:15 19:30 Million Dollar Hotel 13:45 16:00 20:15 Charlie's Angels 13:00 15:15 19:30 Bedazzled 13:45 16:00 20:15 Boiler Room 13:00 15:15 ...

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 3:30 a.m. Ramadhan Special: Uraian Syiar Sahur 4:30 Ramadhan Special: Koran Recital 5:30 Ramadhan Special: Pelajaran Iqro 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 8:30 Music 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Gus Dur to sue Soehartos, lawyers for defamation

Gus Dur to sue Soehartos, lawyers for defamation JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman is preparing to take legal action against several members of the family of former president Soeharto and their lawyers over defamation, a presidential spokesman said on Wednesday.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Mustika Ratu tells Martha to back down

Mustika Ratu tells Martha to back down JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cosmetic producer PT Mustika Ratu has called on its main rival, Martha Tilaar, the owner of PT Martina Berto, to back down in the row over the right to use the name Taman Sari.Dini C.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Brazilians to join PSIS

Brazilians to join PSIS SEMARANG (JP): Two Brazilian soccer players Arliston de Olivera and Gabriel -- who recently resigned from Persijap club in Jepara, Central Java -- applied to the Semarang-based PSIS team prior to the 2001 Bank Mandiri soccer league.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/PBSI insists current contract still the best

PBSI insists current contract still the best JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) secretary-general, Leo Chandra Wiranata, insisted on Wednesday that the ongoing collective sponsorship system for players was still the best option to support athletes' needs.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Akbar warns Gus Dur over Bulog scam

Akbar warns Gus Dur over Bulog scam JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung warned President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid on Wednesday that his alleged involvement in the Rp 35 billion National Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal could be strong grounds for the ...

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Police give conflicting statements on shooting

Police give conflicting statements on shooting JAKARTA (JP): The motive behind Tuesday's shooting of three West Jakarta Police officers by a colleague remains in the dark as their superiors gave contradictory statements on Wednesday about the incident.Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Rupiah Rates Nov. 29

Rupiah Rates Nov. 29 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,952.00 9,952.00 9,405.00 9,499.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/House allows government's proposal to amend central bank law

House allows government's proposal to amend central bank law JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the government's proposal to amend the central bank law, but called for a more comprehensive adjustment than the proposed articles to reshuffle the bank's board of ...

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Code of ethics draft submitted to House

Code of ethics draft submitted to House JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives' Legislation Body (Baleg) submitted for deliberation on Tuesday a draft of the House code of ethics, which bans legislators from publicly speaking about the substance of any meeting held behind closed doors.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Crisis hits reptile and crocodile park

Crisis hits reptile and crocodile parkBy Gin Kurniawan BEDUGUL, Bali (JP): A strong and muscular man holding a stick appeared on a platform. His presence attracted dozens of hungry crocodiles which surrounded the platform.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Extra markets for year end

Extra markets for year end JAKARTA (JP): In anticipation of increased demand for basic commodities for the upcoming Christmas, New Year and Idul Fitri celebrations, the city administration will establish a number of temporary markets throughout the capital next month.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Suspects in UNHCR attack and Eurico to be tried

Suspects in UNHCR attack and Eurico to be tried JAKARTA (JP): Six suspects in the September mob attack on the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara, and prointegration militia leader Eurico Guterres will soon be tried, according to an official.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Mother gives birth to 5.9 kg baby

Mother gives birth to 5.9 kg baby SEMARANG: Sarikem, 34, a resident of Kampung Adipasir in Rakit subdistrict, Banjarnegara regency, gave birth on Tuesday to an 5.9-kilogram, 54-centimeter baby girl."Both the mother and the baby are healthy.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Airline seats fuuly booked for long year-end holidays

Airline seats fuuly booked for long year-end holidaysBy Tantri Yuliandini JAKARTA (JP): People planning to spend their long year-end holidays away may find it hard to get airplane tickets as seats offered by most airlines have been fully booked from Dec. 16 to Jan. 10, according to travel agents.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/A prayer for Pura Endek Temple on Lake Tamblingan

A prayer for Pura Endek Temple on Lake TamblinganBy Myra Sidharta BEDUGUL, Bali (JP): We would not have embarked on this journey if the keeper of the Chinese temple at Tanjung Benoa had not told us about a preserved hat and a suitcase that he had seen in the Pura Endek temple on Tamblingan.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Government finds jobs for 8,000 Kamra members

Government finds jobs for 8,000 Kamra members JAKARTA (JP): The government has found new jobs for some 8,000 members of the People's Security (Kamra) civilian militia, but says it fell short of helping the remaining 28,000.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Government urged to lift restrictions on fuel in Irian Jaya

Government urged to lift restrictions on fuel in Irian Jaya JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya Governor Yaap P.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/151 legislators propose memo on Gus Dur's faults

151 legislators propose memo on Gus Dur's faults JAKARTA (JP): A total of 151 legislators from five political parties submitted to House on Wednesday a proposal for a memorandum accusing President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid of inadequacies and questionable behavior.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Indonesia, ASEAN and East Asia

Indonesia, ASEAN and East AsiaBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): Much criticism has been directed at ASEAN for its inability to overcome the malaise afflicting the institution. This is partly due to the financial crisis of 1997 and also to the addition of several new members.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Gus Dur's sting

Gus Dur's sting I was speaking with my Singaporean friends after President Abdurrahman Wahid's criticism of that island-state.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Singapore refutes statements attributed to SM Lee

Singapore refutes statements attributed to SM Lee JAKARTA (JP): Singapore refuted on Wednesday several contentious statements which President Abdurrahman Wahid attributed to Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 29, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/Not double the pleasure

Not double the pleasure The Jakarta Post is a good source of day-to-day information and news for expatriates in Indonesia.Being a regular reader I often find the same news repeated, sometimes worded differently and sometimes repeated exactly the same.

Thu, 30 Nov 2000

JP/C. Java to fix roads for the holidays

C. Java to fix roads for the holidays SEMARANG: Deputy Governor of the Economy Djoko Sudantoko said on Tuesday the Central Java administration would repair some 19 overpasses on the province's main roads to prevent additional traffic jams during the holidays.