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Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000

Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000Exhibitions * Documentation Exhibition: German-Indonesian Relations from the 16th to the 19th Century by the German Embassy, at Gedung Arsip Nasional, Jl.Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Feb. 29.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/US oil chief has tough task in Saudi

US oil chief has tough task in SaudiBy Michael Georgy RIYADH (Reuters): U.S. oil diplomacy faces a supreme test in Saudi Arabia this weekend -- pushing the world's top producer to help ease prices without tripping political mines in the cautious kingdom, analysts said on Thursday.U.S.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Unicef to provide $28m in aid for RI children

Unicef to provide $28m in aid for RI children PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) plans to provide a total of US$28 million this year to help Indonesian children.The Unicef representative for Indonesia and Malaysia, Stephen J.

Sat, 26 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, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Recovering Gus Dur set for next trip

Recovering Gus Dur set for next trip JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid, who has the flu, cannot wait for doctors to give him the all-clear for Sunday, when he expects to resume his grueling schedule with an overseas trip to Brunei.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Ministers float among garbage on Ciliwung River

Ministers float among garbage on Ciliwung River JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Settlement and Regional Development Erna Witoelar called on Friday for the active participation of Jakartans and NGOs in solving river problems in the capital.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Three people killed in fresh Maluku violence

Three people killed in fresh Maluku violence AMBON, Maluku (JP): Fresh communal clashes broke out in Central and North Maluku on Friday resulting in the death of at least three people.Pattimura Military Commander Brig. Gen.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Wynne is hopeful for Sydney Olympics chance

Wynne is hopeful for Sydney Olympics chance JAKARTA (JP): Competing in the Olympic Games is a lifelong ambition for all athletes, including 19-year-old Wynne Prakusya. But the road to the Games in Sydney is not a smooth one.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Feb. 25, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,458.00 7,532.00Australian dollar 1 4,597.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/China's economy

China's economy I would like to comment on Mr. Christopher Lingle's article Politics meddle in China's economic dilemma ( The Jakarta Post, Feb. 14, 2000).

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Govt allocates Rp 6t for unhusked rice

Govt allocates Rp 6t for unhusked rice JAKARTA (JP): The government will spend about Rp 6 trillion (US$810 million) this year on unhusked rice from local farmers.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Residents agree to road construction

Residents agree to road construction JAKARTA (JP): Residents whose houses are to be demolished to build planned roads in Pegangsaan and Menteng subdistricts, said on Friday they would agree to vacate only if they are given adequate compensation.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Exoteric, not esoteric

Exoteric, not esoteric Thank you very much for publishing my article Spirituality differs from religiosity (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 24, 2000). I was worried that you would think that I misspelled the word exoteric, and it seems that you did.Exoteric is the opposite of esoteric.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Religious riots fresh warning that Nigeria facing break-up

Religious riots fresh warning that Nigeria facing break-upBy Chris McGreal ABUJA: The deaths of more than 300 people this week in religious violence prompted by the introduction of Islamic sharia law in northern Nigeria has brought fresh warnings that Africa's most populous country is fracturing.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Counter-protest against doctor

Counter-protest against doctor BOGOR (JP): As most residents of Mulyaharja village demanded that "popular" doctor Abdul Mughni be reassigned to their neighborhood, a group of 50 Mulyaharja villagers went to the Bogor council office on Thursday, asking that the doctor be removed for allegedly ...

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/IMF voting system, help for Germany's candidate

IMF voting system, help for Germany's candidateBy Douglas Busvine BERLIN (Reuters): The International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s voting system should help Germany's Caio Koch-Weser to become its new managing director despite the arrival overnight of two non- European candidates, his backers said on ...

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Alternative route to airport proposed

Alternative route to airport proposed TANGERANG (JP): The local mayoralty office proposed on Friday widening two roads leading to the western entrance gate of the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to be used as an alternative route connecting Jakarta and the airport.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Monuments, statues in Jakarta simply a landmark

Monuments, statues in Jakarta simply a landmarkBy Ida Indawati KhouwGovernor Sutiyoso's recent idea to build monuments to several national heroes on major streets in Jakarta sparks pros and cons.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Eros's move to lead PDI-P rebuked

Eros's move to lead PDI-P rebuked JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) Roy B. Janis lashed out on Friday at Eros Jarot's move to run against incumbent Megawati Soekarnoputri for the party's top post.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Control of short-term capital flows 'necessary'

Control of short-term capital flows 'necessary' JAKARTA (JP): Indian economist C. Rangarajan suggested on Friday that countries in crisis, including Indonesia, control short-term capital flows to prevent a recurrence of similar financial crises.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Rite gives spiritual strenght to babies

Rite gives spiritual strenght to babiesBy Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Javanese strongly believe in rites of passage, purification rituals which will give them spiritual strength in entering every phase of their lives.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/RI visitors to HK surge

RI visitors to HK surge JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians topped the list of the visitor arrival growth to Hong Kong last year, according to the Hong Kong Tourist Association.The association said in a press statement on Friday that the growth rate of arrivals from Indonesia in 1999 was a massive 79.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/A second revolution in Iran?

A second revolution in Iran? In giving the majority of its votes to the reform candidates, the Iranian electorate has re-established hope.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Two men go on trial over two ecstasy pills

Two men go on trial over two ecstasy pills JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor at the Central Jakarta District Court indicted on Friday a man in his fifties and a friend in his forties who were arrested for allegedly possessing two ecstasy tablets last December.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Repairs recommended for old court building

Repairs recommended for old court building JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will not prosecute the finance ministry, the owner of the former Supreme Court building on Jl.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Ministry demands prosecution of tycoon Soedono Salim

Ministry demands prosecution of tycoon Soedono Salim JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry and Plantations has called on the Attorney General's Office to prosecute the country's number one tycoon, Soedono Salim, over alleged illegal land appropriation.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/See face of Indonesia in Hasse's novel 'Oeroeg'

See face of Indonesia in Hasse's novel 'Oeroeg'By Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): Oeroeg is a bestselling novel in the Netherlands. Written by Hella S. Hasse, it was first published in 1947 and has been reprinted several times.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/New regencies not ready for local polls: Official

New regencies not ready for local polls: Official PEKANBARU, Riau (JP): An assistant to the state minister of regional autonomy, Andi Alfian Mallarangeng, urged planned elections in newly formed provinces and regencies be postponed.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Tanjung lists shares on SSX

Tanjung lists shares on SSX JAKARTA (JP): PT Tanjung Bangunsemesta, a TV cable provider, made a capital market debut on Friday when it floated about 374.30 million shares on the Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSX).

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Death toll rises to 10 in Central Java landslide

Death toll rises to 10 in Central Java landslide BREBES, Central Java (JP): Rescue workers recovered on Friday the body of another victim of Wednesday night's landslide in Windu Sakti village, raising the number of confirmed dead to 10.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Biodiplomacy in the new millennium

Biodiplomacy in the new millenniumBy Irawan Abidin This is the second of two articles based on a paper presented at the Biopolitics International Organization conference in Athens on Feb. 7.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Govt puts brakes on import of luxury cars

Govt puts brakes on import of luxury cars JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Yusuf Kalla issued a decree on Friday banning the import of luxury vehicles in an attempt to reduce social friction.Ministerial Decree No.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Weak law enforcement blamed for piracy

Weak law enforcement blamed for piracy JAKARTA (JP): The government defended its poor record against copyright piracy on Friday, arguing that it was a reflection of weak law enforcement as a whole.The director general for intellectual property rights A.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Police told to curb armed robberies

Police told to curb armed robberies JAKARTA (JP): A city council speaker and a criminologist warned on Friday of the alarming level of robbery by firearms in the capital, asking police to deploy more officers at crime-prone spots and seize all unlicensed guns.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Damura fund intended for athletes in int'l events

Damura fund intended for athletes in int'l events JAKARTA (JP): The sports fund-raising program Damura (the People's Fund for Sports) will be used to finance prospective athletes to compete in international events, starting from the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to the Olympic Games.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Home sick at Lippo Karawaci

Home sick at Lippo Karawaci I bought a house at Taman Brawijaya, Jl. Prapanca 11, Lippo Karawaci. I feel deeply disappointed about the after-sales service of Lippo Karawaci's staff, management and director.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000)

Pick of the Flicks (for Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000)Hollywood KC Three Kings 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Life is Beautiful 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Stigmata 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Astronauts Wife 14:55 17:35 19:45 ...

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Teacher shortage in Irian Jaya

Teacher shortage in Irian Jaya JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: At least 12,000 elementary school teachers are urgently needed in Irian Jaya, the head of the provincial teaching and education office, J.P. Letsoin, said on Friday.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/KONI is expected to pay for archers' expenses

KONI is expected to pay for archers' expenses JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Archery Association (Perpani) deputy secretary-general, Andi Suhendro, has expressed hope that the National Sports Council (KONI) will pay the expenses of the Olympics women's team during their one-month stint in ...

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Fujian bids Taiwan friends amid threat

Fujian bids Taiwan friends amid threatBy Robert J. Saiget FUZHOU, China (AFP): Gazing down on the Taiwanese fishermen freely coming and going across the Taiwan Strait below, Beijing's drums of war appear strangely out of tune to lighthouse keeper Chen Qinghua.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Hancock opens Bali office

Hancock opens Bali office JAKARTA (JP): John Hancock, a major international insurance company in the United States, officially opened on Friday a sales and service center with its Indonesian joint venture in Bali.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/DHL uses new courier scanner

DHL uses new courier scanner JAKARTA (JP): PT Birotika Semesta/DHL Worldwide Express has introduced the latest wireless technology to allow importers and exporters to capture and transmit data for real time shipment tracking.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Students want Soewito fired

Students want Soewito fired MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Law students from Hasanuddin University have sent a letter to the Supreme Court demanding the dismissal of the head of the Makassar District Court.The letter, dated Feb.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Persija to represent Indonesia in Brunei

Persija to represent Indonesia in Brunei JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso expects soccer team Persija to perform its best as Indonesia's representative in the Brunei Invitational 2000 in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei."I don't expect too much from you.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/JSX to introduce 3rd trading board in April

JSX to introduce 3rd trading board in April JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) will introduce three trading boards in April, and will split listed companies into three groups based on assets and financial performance.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Academic titles or a travesty?

Academic titles or a travesty? I recently saw a newspaper advertisement reading as follows: "Congratulations to the 14 outstanding executives who have received their Doctor Honoris Causa from Kennedy-Western University, USA. Bangkok, Feb. 12, 2000".

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Mercury named as pollutant in Cisadane River

Mercury named as pollutant in Cisadane River BOGOR (JP): An environmentalist said on Friday that Cisadane River, the water of which finds its way into homes across Jakarta and Bogor, has a high level of mercury.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Own the moon, own the world

Own the moon, own the world It is just my silly theory, born from a simple and curious mind. It has not become a universally accepted right.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Workers continue protest at House

Workers continue protest at House JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of workers of a closed down shoe factory vowed on Friday to continue their sit-in at the People's Consultative Assembly/House of Representatives compound until their demand was met, a labor activist said.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Alwi: RI-Australia matters to be settled quietly

Alwi: RI-Australia matters to be settled quietly JAKARTA (JP): Foreign minister Alwi Shihab said on Friday Jakarta and Canberra would settle delicate matters quietly behind the scenes to avoid them becoming public issues which could further damage relations between the two countries.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Grasshoppers ruin C. Kalimantan rice

Grasshoppers ruin C. Kalimantan rice PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Almost one thousand hectares of rice fields in the Kotawaringin Barat area here have been destroyed by grasshoppers in the last three weeks.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/China's WTO hopes suffer double setback

China's WTO hopes suffer double setbackBy Adrian Croft BRUSSELS (Reuters): China's failure to agree terms with the European Union (EU), coupled with rising U.S. congressional hostility to a China trade deal, have dimmed Beijing's hopes of joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) soon.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Yogyakarta is haven for traditional food lovers

Yogyakarta is haven for traditional food loversBy Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): If you are an epicure with a taste for the traditional, a visit to this ancient city will be worth your while. Few other cities are as famous as Yogyakarta for their indigenous delicacies.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/What about China's new warship?

What about China's new warship?By Santo Darmosumarto JAKARTA (JP): Two weeks ago the Chinese navy (PLAN) showed off its most recent acquisition when the Russian-built Sovremenny class destroyer sailed through the Taiwan Strait en route to its base in south China (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 12).

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Where to go in Yogyakarta, Feb. 26 2000

Where to go in Yogyakarta, Feb. 26 2000Exhibitions * Batik exhibition, an exhibition of collected batiks, CCF French Cultural Center's Gallery, Jl. Sagan 3 (phone: 0274- 566520, 547409), Feb 23-March 3. * Painting exhibition: Evil, by Popok Tri Wahyudi, CCF French Cultural Center, March 20-31.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Memorials for Jakarta

Memorials for Jakarta Street names, it has been said, tell a lot about a country's social and political psyche.

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/House to summon IMF over bank program

House to summon IMF over bank program JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives plans to summon International Monetary Fund officials for information about the controversial multibillion dollar government bailout liquidity support provided between late 1997 and 1998 to help ailing banks stay ...

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 25, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Sat, 26 Feb 2000

JP/Kua Etnika to stage 'Ritus Swara'

Kua Etnika to stage 'Ritus Swara' JAKARTA (JP): Eight compositions inspired by ethnic music will be staged by noted musician G. Djaduk Ferianto and his Kua Etnika band at Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center on Friday and Saturday evenings.