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Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Abda'oe questioned over Pertamina scam

Abda'oe questioned over Pertamina scam JAKARTA (JP): Government investigators questioned on Monday former president of state oil and gas company Pertamina, Faisal Abda'oe, over the alleged irregularities found in several government contracts in the early 1990s, an official said.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Government to regulate borrowing by provinces

Government to regulate borrowing by provinces JAKARTA (JP): The government is preparing a regulation to ensure that provincial administrations control borrowing after the regional autonomy and fiscal decentralization policy is implemented early next year, according to Coordinating Minister for ...

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Surakarta to host tabletennis circuit

Surakarta to host tabletennis circuit SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Dwi Bengawan Solo tabletennis club will host the tabletennis circuit throughout Central Java, Yogyakarta and West Java here from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16. The circuit will feature team events for junior and senior players.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/UN officials rocked in rally at the House

UN officials rocked in rally at the House JAKARTA (JP): A rally at the House of Representatives (DPR) compound protesting the involvement of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) in a human rights violation case turned ugly on Monday.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Govt gets tough on Aceh rebels

Govt gets tough on Aceh rebels JAKARTA (JP): The government warned here on Monday that Jakarta would eventually have to launch military operations in Aceh if peace talks with separatist rebels in the violence- plagued province failed.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 11, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Yogyakarta's big hotels expect brisk business

Yogyakarta's big hotels expect brisk business YOGYAKARTA (JP): Star-rated hotels in this ancient city expect occupancy rates to surge at least to 80 percent during the year-end holidays from the current less than 50 percent occupancy level.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Entrance fee increases

Entrance fee increases I am writing about the new regulation passed on Sept. 11, 2000 concerning a 200 percent rise in entrance fees to Torajan tourist attractions and the addition of charges for tourists bringing cameras or videos to the site.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Junior boxers need more time for SEAG

Junior boxers need more time for SEAG JAKARTA (JP): The head coach of the Indonesian boxing team for the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Carlos J. Penate Torres, said on Monday that national junior boxers have yet to be prepared to compete in multisports events.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 3:30 a.m. Ramadhan Special: Uraian Syiar Sahur 4:30 Ramadhan Special: Pengajian Al-Quran 5:00 Ramadhan Special: Uraian Hikmah Pagi 5:30 Ramadhan Special: Pelajaran Iqro 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Music 8:30 Music 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Seven brokers get permits to operate

Seven brokers get permits to operate JAKARTA (JP): The Commodities Futures Exchange Supervisory Board (Bappebti) issued permits on Monday allowing seven brokerage companies to operate in the Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX).

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Gus Dur's gamble

Gus Dur's gamble Tension has escalated in Aceh and Irian Jaya in recent weeks after the adoption of a tougher approach by the government in its dealings with secessionist demands in both provinces.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/10 C. Java racers get IMI award

10 C. Java racers get IMI award SEMARANG (JP): Ten Central Java motor racers were given awards by the Indonesian Motorsports Association (IMI) for their national achievements in the association's national congress last month.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Condoms seem to have almost as many uses as bamboo

Condoms seem to have almost as many uses as bambooBy Chris W. Green JAKARTA (JP): The English call them "French Letters"; the French (it is said) call them "English Letters". The Americans call them "rubbers", the English word for an eraser (try asking an American secretary for a rubber!).

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Cirata dam water level drops

Cirata dam water level drops BANDUNG: The water level at the Cirata dam in West Java, has dropped by 20 meters within the last two weeks, due to the increasing sedimentation at the deltas of the rivers supplying water to the dam.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Police fire at FPI truck after game centers attacked

Police fire at FPI truck after game centers attacked JAKARTA (JP): Responding to criticism against their sluggishness in enforcing the law to groups which continuously raid entertainment centers in the capital, policemen shot at a truck loaded with members of the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) ...

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Human Rights Day marked in Maumere

Human Rights Day marked in Maumere MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Some 1,300 people marched in a silent parade marking International Human Rights Day on Sunday.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/One killed in villagers' fray

One killed in villagers' fray DENPASAR, Bali: A 50-year-old man was killed and several others were seriously injured in a violent clash in Buleleng regency, some 100 kilometers north of here on Monday.Buleleng Police chief Supt.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Taiwanese jailed for drugs

Taiwanese jailed for drugs TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang District Court sentenced a Taiwan national on Monday to four years and six months in prison for illegally possessing more than 4,700 Ecstasy pills.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/RI's birth registration system still poor

RI's birth registration system still poor JAKARTA (JP): Plan International, a British based non-government organization, blames the country's poor birth registration system on unaccounted newborn babies nationwide.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Smuggled antique ceramics expected back from Germany

Smuggled antique ceramics expected back from Germany JAKARTA (JP): The government is expecting the return of some 1,000 pieces of ancient ceramics from the German government which were found in waters off Sumatra two years ago, officials said on Monday.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Unpatti to be renovated soon

Unpatti to be renovated soon AMBON, Maluku (JP): The renovation of the state-run Pattimura University (Unpatti) which was gutted during a riot here in July, will begin early next year using Rp 140 billion in aid from the Japanese governmentRector Mus Huliselan announced on Monday that the ...

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Exhibitions* Fine Arts by Bandung Young Artists, at Griya Seni Popo Iskandar, Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi 268 (Phone: 022 2013662), Dec. 16 to Jan. 27. * Fine Arts at the gallery of Taman Budaya (West Java Cultural Center), Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Phone: 022 2504912), 10 a.m.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/All forces have 'equal position' in TNI

All forces have 'equal position' in TNI JAKARTA (JP): Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal Hanafie Asnan asserted that the Army, Navy and Air Force, as three entities in the Indonesian Military (TNI), require equal positions in carrying out their respective role in the defense of the country.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/City in critical need of 14,000 water hydrants

City in critical need of 14,000 water hydrants JAKARTA (JP): The capital, which sees an average of three fires per day, urgently needs some 14,000 water hydrants and an adequate water distribution network to extinguish all fire cases effectively, an officer said.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/City gets House support for asset takeover bid

City gets House support for asset takeover bid JAKARTA (JP): Legislators on Monday promised to give political support to the city administration in its efforts to take over several valuable assets in the capital ahead of next month's implementation of regional autonomy.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Thomas langurs picky about female primates?

Thomas langurs picky about female primates?By Serge A Wich MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Tucked away in a far away corner of lndonesia's chain of islands, lives a medium-sized primate -- the Thomas langur (Presbytis thomasi) -- that has fascinated biologists for more than 10 years and are only found ...

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Rupiah Rates Dec.11

Rupiah Rates Dec.11 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,047.00 10,047.00 9,499.00 9,595.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Absence of laws lead to rights abuses

Absence of laws lead to rights abuses JAKARTA (JP): Former state minister of human rights Hasballah M. Saad on Monday blamed the absence of laws for rampant human rights violations across the country.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/President not glad with Supreme Court nominees

President not glad with Supreme Court nominees JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid is "not enthusiastic" about the House of Representatives' nominations of Muladi and Bagir Manan as the candidates for the Supreme Court chief, presidential spokesman Wimar Witoelar revealed on Monday.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Storm Catcher 13:00 15:15 19:30 Million Dollar Hotel 13:45 16:00 20:15 Charlie's Angels 13:00 15:15 19:30 A Murder of Crows 13:45 16:00 20:15 Chicken Run 13:00 15:15 ...

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Tourist promotion body plans to hold Travel Mart in April

Tourist promotion body plans to hold Travel Mart in April JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tourist Promotion Board (BPPI) and the Indonesian chapter of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will hold the second Nusantara Travel Mart 2001 in April next year to further encourage domestic tourism.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Quick response

Quick response I wish to thank PT Ericsson Indonesia, especially Ms. Yaya Sujoto, for having been so responsive and attentive to my letter Ericsson free gift in The Jakarta Post's Dec. 8, 2000 edition.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Photo exhibit on world sailing

Photo exhibit on world sailing JAKARTA (JP): An exhibition on a collection of photographs about a 10-month sailing trip across four oceans and four continents opens at Antara building on Wednesday.A Letter from the Ocean, which runs to Jan.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Poor education, poor future

Poor education, poor futureBy Nirwan Idrus JAKARTA (JP): Performance of Indonesian students has been front-page news.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Asperindo calls for review of bill on the postal service

Asperindo calls for review of bill on the postal service JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Express Delivery Services (Asperindo) demanded on Monday a review of the bill on the postal service as they claimed it only benefits the state- owned postal company PT Pos Indonesia.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/ITTO awards $1.3m grant for Indonesian forestry

ITTO awards $1.3m grant for Indonesian forestry JAKARTA (JP): The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) agreed on Monday to award a grant of US$1.3 million to support Indonesia's efforts in promoting sustainable forest management.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Councillors and officials to be charged for Ancol scam

Councillors and officials to be charged for Ancol scam JAKARTA (JP): City officials and councillors allegedly involved in the Ancol-funded overseas trip scam would be charged with corruption, a prosecutor said on Monday.H.S.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/RI debtors 'reluctant to pay their debts': IMF official

RI debtors 'reluctant to pay their debts': IMF officialBy Kornelius Purba TOKYO (JP): There is strong corporate culture in Indonesia of refusing to honor commitments.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Govt approves Pertamina's restructuring plan

Govt approves Pertamina's restructuring plan JAKARTA (JP): The government approved plans by state oil and gas company Pertamina to replace its current board of directors and cut the company's workforce by 30 percent, Pertamina said on Monday.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Education experts call for revision of curriculum

Education experts call for revision of curriculum JAKARTA (JP): Education experts called for a more hasty review and revision of the curriculum instead of the usual 10-year cycle to allow the country's education content to be more factual, and to respond to the challenges of globalization.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Rates for tax payment, valid from Dec. 11 to Dec.17

Rates for tax payment, valid from Dec. 11 to Dec.17 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 9,490.00Austrian schilling 1 606.63Australian dollar 1 5,114.16Belgian franc 1 206.92Canadian dollar 1 6,151.15Swiss franc 1 5,534.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Malaysia deports some 2,000 migrant workers

Malaysia deports some 2,000 migrant workers JAKARTA (JP): The Malaysian government has deported around 2,000 illegal Indonesian workers over the last two months.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Ex-minister Moerdiono forgets Bob Hasan, blames Soeharto

Ex-minister Moerdiono forgets Bob Hasan, blames Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Former minister/state secretary Moerdiono, on Monday, denied remembering defendant Mohamad "Bob" Hasan and shifted the blame for a 1996 fraudulent mapping project, involving the timber tycoon, to former president Soeharto.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaMonday Maghrib 6:04 p.m.Tuesday Imsak 3:59 a.m.Subuh 4:09 a.m.

Tue, 12 Dec 2000

JP/Israel, Palestine can coexist

Israel, Palestine can coexist Regardless of the reasons why Washington supports Israel with United Nations votes and why it does not want to see Palestine independent, the U.S.