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Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Haze clears on Sumatra, critical on Kalimantan

Haze clears on Sumatra, critical on Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): Heavy rain over the weekend on Sumatra island dampened forest fires and reduced the dangerous level of haze there.But fires on Kalimantan island have yet to abate, bringing haze to alarming levels on Monday.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Take a lesson in good manners

Take a lesson in good manners This is in response to a letter by Mr. Willem Oltmans, published in The Jakarta Post on March 11, 2000.First of all, I would suggest Mr. Oltmans learn to respect other human beings and if he wants to criticize someone, then he should do it in a civilized manner.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Farmers protest over price of rice

Farmers protest over price of rice MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: At least 100 farmers from several regencies staged a nonviolent protest at the provincial legislative council on Monday over the price of unhusked rice.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Traders become savvy over fake banknotes

Traders become savvy over fake banknotes JAKARTA (JP): Circulation of a large number of fake banknotes in the markets here has forced traders to teach themselves to recognize the bogus notes.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/250 compete in first stage of drag race

250 compete in first stage of drag race JAKARTA (JP): About 250 local drivers from eight teams will compete for a total cash prize of Rp 21 million in the first stage of the national drag race at Sentul circuit, near Bogor, on March 19.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/24 in S. Sulawesi infected with HIV

24 in S. Sulawesi infected with HIV MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The number of people infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) across the province has reached 24, an activist at a non-governmental organization said recently.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Indonesian rubber output seen stagnant

Indonesian rubber output seen stagnant JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is keeping rubber production in 2000 at last year's level of about 1.6 million metric tons because of a glut in the world market, the Indonesian Rubber Producers Association (Gapkindo) said on Monday.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Govt says Day of Sacrifice Day to fall on March 16

Govt says Day of Sacrifice Day to fall on March 16 JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Monday that Idhul Adha (the Islamic Day of Sacrifice) would fall on Thursday, March 16, and called on Muslims across the country not to exaggerate different beliefs about the date of the holiday.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Relaxation, awareness through meditation

Relaxation, awareness through meditation JAKARTA (JP): Meditation is a time of relaxation. It is a time when you rest, allowing your brain to enter a deeper state of relaxation that is halfway between being awake and sleeping. As a human being, you are energy in physical form.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Court rejects journalists' suit against Attorney General's Office

Court rejects journalists' suit against Attorney General's Office JAKARTA (JP): A judge at the South Jakarta District Court rejected on Monday a civil lawsuit by three journalists, which challenged a decision by the Attorney General's Office to prohibit them from covering the attorney general's ...

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/On dietary books

On dietary books I refer to the letter by Mr. Surianto Rochili published in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 11, 2000 entitled On diets.Mr. Surianto, being very interested in your experience I have been digging to find the two dietary books at Jakarta book stores but to no avail.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Maluku rioting kills three

Maluku rioting kills three TERNATE, North Maluku: At least three people were killed in the latest communal clashes to rock the remote district of East Gane.The head of the Pattimura Military Command overseeing Maluku, Brig. Gen.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 9:00 Music 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Graduates of Lemhanas defend its existence

Graduates of Lemhanas defend its existence JAKARTA (JP): Amid growing public scrutiny, graduates of the National Resilience Council (Lemhanas) defended the existence of the military think tank but proposed that it be placed under direct presidential authority and chaired by non-military personnel.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Judge Soenarto may become High Court judge

Judge Soenarto may become High Court judge JAKARTA (JP): R. Soenarto, the judge at the center of the South Jakarta District Court's controversial decision on the high-profile court case involving Bank Bali funds, may soon be promoted, a Supreme Court official said on Monday.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Gembor bridge to close for repairs

Gembor bridge to close for repairs TANGERANG (JP): The local administration decided on Monday to close part of Jl. Siliwangi due to the poor condition of Gembor bridge, an official said on Monday.The bridge, which links the road to Jl. Jati and Jl.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Saving Kerinci Seblat National Park

Saving Kerinci Seblat National ParkBy Wiryono SUNGAI PENUH, Jambi (JP): Kerinci Seblat National Park, better known as TNKS (Taman Nasional Kerinci Seblat), is the second largest national park in Indonesia. It covers an area of more than 1.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Daytime shooting jolts Denpasar

Daytime shooting jolts Denpasar DENPASAR, Bali: A daytime shooting shook the crowded Sudirman Agung downtown business center on Monday, but no fatalities were reported in the incident.The bullet, believed to have been fired from an FN-46 pistol using a silencer, struck a shop window.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/C. Jakarta mayoralty to redesign Senen terminal

C. Jakarta mayoralty to redesign Senen terminal JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta mayoralty reconfirmed its plan on Monday to redesign the Senen bus terminal so as to improve traffic in the area.Mayor Andi S.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Police criticize customs officials

Police criticize customs officials JAKARTA (JP): Tanjung Priok Seaport (KP3) Police in North Jakarta believe that Customs and Excise officials at the port could have played a significant role in helping people smuggle dissembled cars into the country, an officer said on Monday.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Government to submit draft law on human rights court

Government to submit draft law on human rights court JAKARTA (JP): The government is to seek the House of Representatives' approval for a draft law on a human rights court that would open the chance for it to bring Indonesian Military (TNI) top brass to trial for alleged involvement in last ...

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Police search for clues in shooting at DPR building

Police search for clues in shooting at DPR building JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Police are trying to find clues left behind in the shooting at a window at the House of Representatives (DPR) building in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Monday afternoon, the city police chief of operational control said.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Soeharto undergoes medical examination

Soeharto undergoes medical examination JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto underwent a medical examination at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) in Central Jakarta late on Monday night to determine whether he is fit to face questioning for alleged corruption.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Tale of two employees

Tale of two employees While the dropping of charges against Djoko S. Tjandra for his involvement in the Bank Bali scandal highlights the inadequacies of the Indonesian judicial system, the experience of two of my organization's former employees, vis-a-vis law enforcement, may provide further ...

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/House members grill Tommy over clove monopoly

House members grill Tommy over clove monopoly JAKARTA (JP): The youngest son of former president Soeharto, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, was grilled on Monday by members of the House of Representatives over an alleged manipulation of clove farmers' money at the now defunct Clove Marketing ...

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Alex denies split in PDI Perjuangan

Alex denies split in PDI Perjuangan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) secretary-general Alex Litay denied on Monday reports of an escalating internal party rift ahead of the party's national congress.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Anton warns of problems over minimum wages

Anton warns of problems over minimum wages JAKARTA (JP): Leading businessman Anton J. Supit warned on Monday of possible industrial disputes when hikes in official minimum wages come into force next month.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Tirtamas granted six months to settle debts

Tirtamas granted six months to settle debts JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Commercial Court rejected on Monday the demand from the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to declare PT Tirtamas Comexindo bankrupt, granting instead the trading company six months to settle its debts.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/IBRA's asset sales

IBRA's asset sales The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), hard-pressed to raise at least US$5.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Bank Mandiri told to transfer bad loans

Bank Mandiri told to transfer bad loans JAKARTA (JP): Finance minister Bambang Sudibyo said on Monday state Bank Mandiri should "immediately" transfer its remaining bad loans to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/No place for gambling here, says Sutiyoso

No place for gambling here, says Sutiyoso JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso reaffirmed on Monday his administration would not legalize gambling in the capital and vowed to continue raids against such activities.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Student protesters hospitalized

Student protesters hospitalized JAKARTA (JP): Two student protesters participating in a hunger strike at the Attorney General's Office in South Jakarta for the past week were admitted to St. Carolus Hospital on Monday because of dehydration.Six other students are continuing the hunger strike.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/KONI chief warns of poor preparation of shuttlers

KONI chief warns of poor preparation of shuttlers JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the National Sports Council (KONI) Wismoyo Arismunandar has reminded national shuttlers of the dangers of poor preparation, warning them that it might make the nation's gold target in the 2000 Olympic Games in ...

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Six accept Supreme Court nominations

Six accept Supreme Court nominations JAKARTA (JP): At least six people have accepted the government's offer to nominate them as supreme justices to the Supreme Court.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: The Hurricane 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Life is Beautiful 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Wings of the Dove 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Stuart Little 14:30 17:15 21:00 American Beauty ...

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Any hope for a reliable judiciary in Indonesia?

Any hope for a reliable judiciary in Indonesia? Exasperating decisions by the courts have increased pessimism about Indonesia's chances of improving investor confidence and attaining economic recovery.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on March 13, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,353.00 7,427.00Australian dollar 1 4,497.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Military says more Aceh rebels shot dead

Military says more Aceh rebels shot dead BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The provincial military claimed on Monday soldiers had shot dead three separatist rebels in this strife-torn province.The identities of the rebels, however, remains unknown.An intelligence officer of the North Aceh Military, Capt.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 13, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Indonesia to stand firm by international contracts

Indonesia to stand firm by international contracts JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid reassured investors on Monday of Indonesia's firm commitment to honor all of its international contracts, but reiterated the need for renegotiating some that were made in the past.

Tue, 14 Mar 2000

JP/Bapepam issues new rules for public companies

Bapepam issues new rules for public companies JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed companies wishing to change their core businesses must involve an independent consulting company in the decision, according to a new capital market regulation.