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Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Jakarta residents warned to use water wisely

Jakarta residents warned to use water wisely JAKARTA (JP): Noting that increases in water rates were unavoidable to improve water supplies, an executive of a foreign water operator warned on Tuesday of the danger of subsidence from irresponsible groundwater exploitation.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/RI wants majority share in joint venture with Caltex

RI wants majority share in joint venture with Caltex JAKARTA (JP): The government wants state oil and gas company Pertamina to have a majority share in a joint venture with PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia to develop the Coastal Plains Pekanbaru (CPP) oil block in Riau, a top official said on Tuesday.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Shan fighters still dream of independence from Myanmar

Shan fighters still dream of independence from MyanmarBy Denis D. Gray LOI TAI LIANG, Thai-Myanmar Border (AP): High up on a cold mountain, amid the swirling mists, die-hard rebel leaders still dream of winning their half-century-old and little known struggle for independence.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Prosecutor defends prosecution protocol

Prosecutor defends prosecution protocol JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor insisted on Tuesday that prosecuting attorneys could improvise on the content of an indictment as there were no strict rules requiring the court to split separate criminal cases into separate dossiers.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Pelindo II ready to hand over port ownership

Pelindo II ready to hand over port ownership JAKARTA (JP): The Tanjung Priok seaport authority, PT Pelindo II, is ready to transfer the seaport ownership to city administration in compliance with the implementation of the regional autonomy, a company executive said on Tuesday.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/TNI needs new moral realignment

TNI needs new moral realignmentBy Hermawan Sulistyo JAKARTA (JP): In the first half of the 1950s, Indonesia adopted a liberal multiparty system. Political parties dominated all political processes.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Madurese refugees ready to start new life

Madurese refugees ready to start new lifeBy Erma S. Ranik PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): "I do not know when we can start farming here," Syamsudin, 39, complained. The farmer from Sanggau Ledo in Sambas regency was one of 500 Madurese refugees from Sambas.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Police nab two in armed theft

Police nab two in armed theft JAKARTA (JP): Kebayoran Lama Police subprecinct officers have arrested two of four men who snatched a bag containing Rp 10.5 million (US$1,400) from a man on Jl. Pupan Pondok Pinang on Tuesday afternoon.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Government urged to regulate e-commerce growth

Government urged to regulate e-commerce growth JAKARTA (JP): Experts and Internet companies called on the government on Tuesday to immediately create a clear and integrated law to ensure a smooth and rapid growth in electronic commerce in the business and government sectors.Jonathan L.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Police pledge to restore order in troubled Aceh

Police pledge to restore order in troubled Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Aceh Police chief Brig. Gen. Bachrumsyah Kasman launched on Tuesday the third phase of a six month police operation, dubbed Sadar Rencong III, to help restore order in the restive province.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/WFP blames NGO for distributing bad rice

WFP blames NGO for distributing bad rice JAKARTA (JP): The World Food Program (WFP) blamed a non- governmental organization (NGO), Pangan for the Poor (Param), on Monday for distributing poor quality rice over the past few months.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Rapists must be severely punished

Rapists must be severely punished I agree with your editorial of Jan. 29, Rapists in our midst. All of us who claim to have a conscience should lobby the House of Representatives to increase the punishment for rape.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Iranian, U.S. elections may change relations

Iranian, U.S. elections may change relationsBy Jean-Michel Cadiot TEHRAN (AFP): Iranian-U.S. contacts are on the rise and upcoming elections in both countries may lead to a political dialogue, and even the re-establishment of ties severed 20 years ago, analysts said here.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Feb. 1, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp RpU.S. dollar 1 7,433.00 7,507.00Australian dollar 1 4,734.82 4,785.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Mahathir back home to deal with party infighting

Mahathir back home to deal with party infightingBy Simon Martin KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was due home Tuesday from an overseas vacation, apparently fit and relaxed despite a spate of health rumors, but with pressing political problems to tackle.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Five taekwondoins to compete in Taiwan

Five taekwondoins to compete in Taiwan SEMARANG (JP): Five local taekwondoins will represent Indonesia in the International Inter-University Taekwondo Championship in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from March 29 to April 2.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/NISP plans to double stake in Bank Daiwa Perdania

NISP plans to double stake in Bank Daiwa Perdania JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank NISP plans to purchase more shares in Bank Daiwa Perdania to increase its ownership to 20 percent from 11.93 percent at present.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Clarification on drug report

Clarification on drug report 1. This is in reference to the news report titled Army private caught at the Post for auto theft in The Jakarta Post of Jan. 17, 2000, page 4.2. It is reported: "The source added that first Cpl.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000Performance * Concert: Indigo-Live Dinner Jazz features Margie Segers, Syaharani, Bertha, Idang Rasyidi in Balai Adika, Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, Jl. Tunjungan 65 (Phone: 031 5454333), 7 p.m., Feb. 5.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Three die from homemade cocktail

Three die from homemade cocktail SEMARANG: Three men died and two others were hospitalized after drinking alcohol mixed with soft drinks in Ngrampal village, Sragen district on Monday night.Central Java Police spokesman Lt. Col. M.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Wiranto pledges to stand firm

Wiranto pledges to stand firm JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Gen. Wiranto dismissed on Tuesday calls for his resignation over the East Timor mayhem, saying he was determined to defend himself against charges of wrongdoing.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Small Muslim parties to merge, name Adi chairman

Small Muslim parties to merge, name Adi chairman JAKARTA (JP): Twelve Muslim-based parties which collected only 3 percent of votes among them in last year's general election announced on Tuesday their plan to merge for the next polls in 2004.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/People's congress votes for Riau independence

People's congress votes for Riau independence JAKARTA (JP): The second Riau People's Congress in the provincial capital Pekanbaru concluded on Tuesday with a poll that resulted in a majority vote for independence.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Giant candles to light up Lunar New Year

Giant candles to light up Lunar New Year JAKARTA (JP): Dedicated Chinese Indonesians in the city are vying to brighten up the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration by offering giant and expensive candles to their temples.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Nokia touts new handsets

Nokia touts new handsets JAKARTA (JP): Finland-based Nokia Mobile Phones Indonesia launched on Tuesday its new handset, the dual band GSM 900/1800 Nokia 8210.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/WB tells donors to aid Indonesia

WB tells donors to aid Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank urged the country's major donors on Tuesday to provide crucial financial support for the three- month-old administration of President Abdurrahman Wahid.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Police detain 30 officers over various criminal cases

Police detain 30 officers over various criminal cases JAKARTA (JP): There are currently 30 police officers, with ranks ranging from captain to second sergeant, detained in city police internal affair's cells, in connection with criminal cases that include murder, blackmail, violence, robbery and ...

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Religious intolerance feared to be on the rise in Egypt

Religious intolerance feared to be on the rise in EgyptBy Lachlan Carmichael KOSHEH, Egypt (AFP): The deadly Muslim-Christian clashes that occurred a month ago in Kosheh have raised fears that Egypt is heading down a dangerous slope of religious intolerance.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Govt told to review Freeport deal

Govt told to review Freeport deal JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives asked the government on Tuesday to review its contract with mining company PT Freeport Indonesia, saying the deal violated investment regulations and the 1945 State Constitution.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Human rights in East Timor

Human rights in East Timor If we really want to uphold human rights in East Timor, we should not treat the matter in a fragmentary manner.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Irian Jaya urges end to transmigrants

Irian Jaya urges end to transmigrants FAKFAK, Irian Jaya: The Irian Jaya provincial legislative council wants the central government to stop sending transmigrants from densely populated areas of the province.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 1, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------------- Ades ...

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/On the CIA's role

On the CIA's role I thank Mr. Richardson for providing a list of names as sources for his article on the CIA's crimes in Indonesia.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Police recapture 27 prison inmates

Police recapture 27 prison inmates MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Two days after Sunday's daring jailbreak at Gunung Sari Penitentiary here, local police recaptured 27 of 53 escapees, Makassar Regional Police chief Col. Aryanto Boedihardjo said.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/America's newest export industry: Political advisers

America's newest export industry: Political advisersBy Mark Stevenson MEXICO CITY (AP): "U.S. advisers" was a term widely hated abroad after the Vietnam War and the Central American conflicts of the 1980s.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Church pelting hurts Yogyakarta tourism

Church pelting hurts Yogyakarta tourism YOGYAKARTA (JP): Many foreign tourists have canceled planned visits to this ancient city, the country's second most important tourist destination after Bali, following attacks on churches by mobs here on Sunday.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Bakrie's rubber dealer Lewis & Peat goes under

Bakrie's rubber dealer Lewis & Peat goes under JAKARTA (JP): Natural rubber dealers Lewis & Peat Singapore and Lewis & Peat London, parts of the Bakrie Group, have decided to declare themselves bankrupt after failing to reach an agreement with their creditors, led by Rabobank, to rollover their ...

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/IBRA plans open tender for Astra stake

IBRA plans open tender for Astra stake JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) confirmed on Tuesday it did not extend its controversial agreement with Newbridge/Gilbert investor consortium but will invite bids for its 40 percent stake in PT Astra International instead.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Latecomers likely for Olympics 2000

Latecomers likely for Olympics 2000 JAKARTA (JP): As it kicked off of its centralized training program for the 2000 Olympics on Tuesday, the National Sports Council (KONI) said it expected 12 more athletes to qualify for the quadrennial event.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Australia firm on illegal immigration

Australia firm on illegal immigration JAKARTA (JP): Australian Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs Philip Ruddock called on the Indonesian government to tighten its borders to help stem illegal immigration into Australia.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/12 local banks allowed to trade treasury bonds

12 local banks allowed to trade treasury bonds JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia allowed 12 local banks on Tuesday to trade treasury bonds issued by the government last year to finance their recapitalization costs.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/China signals intent on tackling endemic graft

China signals intent on tackling endemic graftBy Elisabeth Zingg BEIJING (AFP): The unmasking of a vast smuggling scam reaching into the heart of the government shows China is serious about tackling graft, but corruption is so endemic it cannot be beaten without political reform, analysts warn.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Asia's high imports buck predictions

Asia's high imports buck predictionsBy James T. Areddy HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Thailand's imports rose at twice the pace of exports last year, challenging the notion that an export- led recovery has taken hold.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/120 golfers to tee off in Indonesia Ladies Open

120 golfers to tee off in Indonesia Ladies Open JAKARTA (JP): About 120 women amateur and professional golfers from 20 countries including Indonesia will take part in the Indonesia Ladies Open here from Feb. 2 to Feb. 5.The four-day tournament will be held at Senayan Golf Club, South Jakarta.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Fire in Pasar Baru

Fire in Pasar Baru JAKARTA (JP): At least three shop-houses were burned on Tuesday evening on Jl. KH Samanhudi, Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta."The fire started at around 7 p.m. and burned three-shop houses. There are no casualties as they were empty," Central Jakarta Police's Maj. Ricky F.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Stress management for optimum health and fitness

Stress management for optimum health and fitness This is the fifth in the six-article series New Millennium New You, providing practical tips on how to stay healthy. The weekly column is written by Clare E. Urwin, a nutrition, fitness and health adviser based in Surabaya.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/State Secretary Ali Rahman quits

State Secretary Ali Rahman quits JAKARTA (JP): State Secretary Ali Rahman has resigned from the Cabinet.President Abdurrahman Wahid confirmed on Tuesday Ali's exit, but did not elaborate on the reasons behind it.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Many workers still uninsured

Many workers still uninsured TANGERANG (JP): Many companies in Tangerang have yet to register their employees for the mandatory Jamsostek social security program, an official said on Monday."So far in Tangerang there are only 91,000 workers listed in the Jamsostek program.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000)

Pick of the Flicks (for Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000)Hollywood KC Double Jeopardy 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Mighty 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Random Hearts 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Anna And The King 13:45 16:30 20:15 ...

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Urban dwellers vulnerable to physical and mental ills

Urban dwellers vulnerable to physical and mental ills JAKARTA (JP): The pressures of economic development combined with explosive population growth have led to numerous health problems in the country's urban areas, a public health expert said.

Wed, 02 Feb 2000

JP/Three-star treatment

Three-star treatment Entering the intercity toll road at the Pulo Mas entry, East Jakarta, at noon on Feb. 1, there was an Army green Honda sedan behind me that had black-and-white number plates. On the dashboard in front of the driver was a military cap with three stars.