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Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Bank Mandiri mulls buying IBRA's credit portfolio

Bank Mandiri mulls buying IBRA's credit portfolioBy Reiner S BATAM (JP): Stated-owned Bank Mandiri was considering buying the "good" bank loans held by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) as part of efforts to expand its credit portfolio, the bank's president Robby Djohan said on ...

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Nurturing a fledgling democracy

Nurturing a fledgling democracy This is the second of two articles based on an address to the Indonesian Council on World Affairs by Kofi Annan, the UN Secretary-General in Jakarta on Feb. 16, 2000. JAKARTA: Separatism is a challenge facing many countries.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Jail sentence sought for alleged smuggler

Jail sentence sought for alleged smuggler TANGERANG (JP): The director of an export company was indicted on Friday at Tangerang District Court for attempting to smuggle cobras to neighboring Malaysia and Singapore last November.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Half of Tangerang's roads damaged

Half of Tangerang's roads damaged TANGERANG (JP): About half of the 550 kilometers of main streets in the Tangerang mayoralty have been seriously or slightly damaged, head of the Bina Marga road development agency Engkan Lengkana reported on Tuesday.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Two Arun LNG trains to be shut

Two Arun LNG trains to be shut JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina and its American partner Mobil Oil Indonesia will soon close two of their six liquefied natural gas (LNG) trains in Arun, Aceh, industrial sources in Singapore said on Friday.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Weltevreden complex still stands proud

Weltevreden complex still stands proudBy Ida Indawati Khouw Preservationists have been very upset after noticing the rear of the former Supreme Court building in Central Jakarta has been damaged by a developer.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Legislators prevented from meeting Soeharto

Legislators prevented from meeting Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer representing Soeharto was fuming on Friday after an unexpected visit by legislators to the former president's residence to question him about his alleged channeling of loans to certain banks.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Fair competition urged in PDI Perjuangan congress

Fair competition urged in PDI Perjuangan congress JAKARTA (JP): Officials of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) have urged party supporters to allow the election of its next chairman to be contested fairly and with an emphasis on regeneration.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Short films strengthen RI-German cultural ties

Short films strengthen RI-German cultural tiesBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): In a celebration of cultural relations between Germany and Indonesia, the Goethe Institute, in cooperation with various local educational organizations in major cities, is holding a German-Indonesian Short Films Festival ...

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Police generals get new posts

Police generals get new posts JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo installed on Friday five major generals and three brigadier generals in their new posts at National Police Headquarters.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 9:00 Music 11:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/House, govt agree on average 29.43% hike in power rates

House, govt agree on average 29.43% hike in power rates JAKARTA (JP): The government reached agreement on Friday with the House of Representatives' special team on electricity rates to propose an average rate increase of 29.43 percent starting April 1.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/City races on with pedicabs mass operation

City races on with pedicabs mass operation JAKARTA (JP): Undeterred by a lawsuit filed by becak (pedicab) drivers, Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday the city administration would continue with its plan to clear the vehicles off the streets.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Rights group protests shooting

Rights group protests shooting JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A rights group in Jayapura protested on Friday the shooting of demonstrators by policemen in Merauke on Wednesday.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Austria bashing: An EU blunder

Austria bashing: An EU blunder The unprecedented political and diplomatic isolation of Austria by its 14 European Union partners is not only an irresponsible overreaction but also raises serious questions about the Union's right to interfere in its member's internal affairs.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Persija ties 0-0 with Indocement

Persija ties 0-0 with Indocement SEMARANG (JP): Persija Jakarta tied 0-0 with Indocement Cirebon in an expulsion match of the sixth Indonesian Soccer League (Ligina) at Jatidiri Stadium here. No spectators were allowed to watch the match.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Rethinking development: Hurdles and chances

Rethinking development: Hurdles and chances This is the second of two articles based on a presentation by World Bank President James D. Wolfensohn at the 10th ministerial meeting of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in Bangkok on Feb. 16, 2000.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Max Tamaela surprised at rumored tour of duty

Max Tamaela surprised at rumored tour of duty AMBON, Maluku (JP): Brig. Gen. Max Tamaela said on Friday that he was surprised at press reports that his time as chief of the Pattimura Military Command overseeing Maluku and North Maluku would soon come to an end after less than 10 months.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/24% urged for basic wage

24% urged for basic wage JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has proposed to the Ministry of Manpower that the monthly minimum wage (UMR) in the Jakarta area be increased by 24 percent, an official says.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Benigni's Oscar-winning gem lands at theaters

Benigni's Oscar-winning gem lands at theaters JAKARTA (JP): Our theaters have experienced a rare occurrence this week: an Italian import that does not exploit violence and lowbrow humor, but boasts Oscar and Cannes credentials instead.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Golkar's defiant politicians signal possibility of return

Golkar's defiant politicians signal possibility of return JAKARTA (JP): Several Golkar politicians who deserted the party during the past general election attended an official party gathering on Friday, signaling the possibility of their return.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Eight people die in two days of violence in city

Eight people die in two days of violence in city JAKARTA (JP): Eight people have died in violent clashes across the city in the past two days. Their bodies were admitted to the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital morgue on Friday.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Gus Dur discounts role of daughters over his actions

Gus Dur discounts role of daughters over his actions YOGYAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid dismissed accusations on Friday his daughters had an overpowering influence over his actions, including his recent claim of a clandestine meeting of military generals in Jakarta.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Presidential 'whisperers'?

Presidential 'whisperers'? It would be interesting to know what President Abdurrahman Wahid would have said had he been present at Thursday's hearing of the House of Representatives Commission I for defense, foreign and political affairs and some of the President's closest aides.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Batam immigration catches foreigners

Batam immigration catches foreigners BATAM, Riau: The local immigration office said on Friday it had prevented 129 foreigners from entering the country through Batam over the last two months.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 18, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Pressures mount for more Cabinet shake-up

Pressures mount for more Cabinet shake-up JAKARTA (JP): Although there has been no confirmation of swirling reports of an impending Cabinet reshuffle, leading politicians said on Friday that President Abdurrahman Wahid should fire incompetent ministers.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Textile and Fiber Art Indonesia - Korea at Textile Museum, Jl. Karel Satsuit Tubun, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5606613), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 19.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Banks' losses total Rp 38.7t

Banks' losses total Rp 38.7t JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's 164 commercial banks suffered losses of Rp 38.70 trillion (about US$5.3 billion) in 1999, which is a sharp turnaround from Rp 62.49 trillion in the previous year.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: The Bone Collector 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 13th Warrior 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 She's All That 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Stigmata 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Life is Beautiful ...

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Sexual harassment on public bus on the rise

Sexual harassment on public bus on the rise JAKARTA (JP): The recent robberies and rapes of women in taxis serve as a good reminder to female commuters to be careful in using public transportation in the capital.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Veterans survive women's doubles

Veterans survive women's doubles JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's singles tennis players crashed out of the US$10,000 Women's Circuit-1 at the Danamon Tennis Center in Kemayoran, Jakarta on Friday, while in the doubles event only the veteran national pair Yayuk Basuki and Irawati Moerid Iskandar managed ...

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Feb. 18, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,368.00 7,442.00Australian dollar 1 4,656.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Irian Jaya sends 220 athletes for PON

Irian Jaya sends 220 athletes for PON JAYAPURA (JP): The Irian Jaya sports council has decided to send 220 athletes and 224 officials to the 15th National Games (PON) in Surabaya, East Java, council spokesman Steven Dumbon said.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Soedjono missing since Nov. 29

Soedjono missing since Nov. 29 JAKARTA (JP): In a startling revelation, it was disclosed on Friday that key suspect in the alleged military massacre in West Aceh, Lt. Col. Sudjono, had disappeared nearly two months before the military admitted he was missing.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Challenge, not avoid your enemies!

Challenge, not avoid your enemies! It was with an audible sigh of national relief that 200 million people welcomed home President Abdurrahman Wahid or Gus Dur last weekend after a breathtaking two-week tour of European, Middle Eastern and Asian countries.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Death toll in Aceh tumult reaches 179 this year

Death toll in Aceh tumult reaches 179 this year BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Nine more people were reported killed in Aceh in the last two days, raising the death toll for the year to 179.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Iranian reformers pinning hopes on parliamentary vote

Iranian reformers pinning hopes on parliamentary voteBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): "If the government had a cooperative parliament, we could move forward with more confidence," said Iran's President Mohamed Khatami last Friday, addressing hundreds of thousands of people in central Teheran just one ...

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/IPB receives 39 students from Ambon

IPB receives 39 students from Ambon BOGOR (JP): The Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) has received 39 students from Pattimura University in riot-torn Ambon in a bid to help them complete their studies, IPB academic and student affairs bureau chief Eddi Sendjaja said on Thursday.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/On plagiarism

On plagiarism The Jakarta Post, Feb. 17's letter on plagiarism has opened a Pandora's box. How can The Jakarta Post prevent this widespread phenomenon?Universities are also having to cope with this enormous task of detecting such dishonesty in education.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/President supports Agus in argument with Wiranto

President supports Agus in argument with Wiranto YOGYAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid on Friday threw his support behind Maj. Gen. Agus Wirahadikusumah, who is facing disciplinary measures for openly criticizing former Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Wiranto.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Human rights to get 'respect' in Constitution

Human rights to get 'respect' in Constitution JAKARTA (JP): A People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) committee working on amendments to the 1945 Constitution will propose the specific inclusion of the words "respect for human rights" in its proposals.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/WB upbeat government can fight corruption

WB upbeat government can fight corruption JAKARTA (JP): World Bank president James Wolfensohn expressed confidence on Friday that the Indonesian government would be able to confront and root out corruption, reduce the foreign debt burden and boost economic recovery.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Damura not gambling, says Mutiara Mandala

Damura not gambling, says Mutiara Mandala JAKARTA (JP): PT Mutiara Mandala Mahardhika (3M) has set up a verification team which claims the Damura (the People's Fund for Sports) coupons will not encourage people to gamble.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/No delay in Ambon airport expansion

No delay in Ambon airport expansion AMBON, Maluku (JP): Officials here on Friday said the expansion of Pattimura Airport was continuing on schedule despite the turmoil which has swept across the city in recent months.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Central Java optimistic over hosting PON

Central Java optimistic over hosting PON SEMARANG (JP): Central Java Governor Mardiyanto remains hopeful of the province winning the right to host the 16th National Games (PON) in 2004 despite losing in preliminary voting.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Indonesian shuttlers advance to the Uber Cup semifinals

Indonesian shuttlers advance to the Uber Cup semifinals JAKARTA (JP): Top seed Indonesia advanced to the semifinals by defeating third seed Chinese Taipei 4-1 in third-day action at the Thomas and Uber Cup qualifying round in New Delhi on Friday.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/On HIV/AIDS cases

On HIV/AIDS cases It appears that your article 37 HIV/AIDS cases reported from The Jakarta Post, Feb. 16, 2000, has suffered at the hands of the editor's scissors.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Bumi Modern gets approval for rights issue

Bumi Modern gets approval for rights issue JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) finally gave approval on Friday to publicly listed tourism and hotel concern PT Bumi Modern's controversial rights issue plan.

Sat, 19 Feb 2000

JP/Residents stand by doctor in opposing transfer order

Residents stand by doctor in opposing transfer order BOGOR (JP): An official at the Ministry of Health's Bogor office rejected a demand on Thursday by residents of Mulyaharja village that their favorite doctor is not transferred.