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55 articles.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Seven people questioned over Sunday's gang murders

Seven people questioned over Sunday's gang murders JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Police detectives on Tuesday continued the investigation into the murder of a Police mobile brigade (Brimob) private and a civilian early on Sunday morning.Central Jakarta Police chief of detectives Capt.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Nationalism, religion 'must go together'

Nationalism, religion 'must go together' SEMARANG (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid turned his attention on Monday to the differences between nationalist and religious elements in Indonesian society, saying they both complemented each other.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/U.S. wants Pakistan pledges turned to deeds

U.S. wants Pakistan pledges turned to deedsBy Andrew Hill ISLAMABAD (Reuters): Pakistan's military ruler, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, faces the most testing period of his six-month rule after President Clinton told him to make good on pledges to curb terrorism and defuse tension with rival India.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Choosing the right career

Choosing the right career When a high school student is about to finish their three-year stint at senior high, he or she must choose a suitable career.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Farming agency blasted for breaking its promise

Farming agency blasted for breaking its promise JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta Mayoralty expressed disappointment on Monday over the City Agriculture Agency's failure to keep its promise to provide trees for the reforestation program in the area.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/PGI formulates plan to end Maluku conflict

PGI formulates plan to end Maluku conflict JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Communion of Churches (PGI) congress in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, is drafting a wide- ranging proposal to end the prolonged violence in Maluku and North Maluku, a church official said on Monday.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Honey hunters give Lore Lindu National Park a helping hand

Honey hunters give Lore Lindu National Park a helping hand The Nature Conservancy (TNC) international conservation recently invited freelance journalist Richard Smithers for a 10- day visit to get a closer look at the micro-enterprise development scheme in Central Sulawesi's Lore Lindu ...

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/RI to attend market meeting

RI to attend market meeting JAKARTA (JP): The president of the Jakarta provincial administration's market firm PT Pasar Jaya, Syahriar Tanjung, will attend the Council Meeting of the World Union of Wholesale Markets in Annapolis, Maryland, United States from April 1 to 6.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Registered license plate allegedly sold

Registered license plate allegedly sold JAKARTA (JP): City Traffic Police allegedly have sold a car registration number already belonging to a city resident, to a top general at the National Police headquarters, a source at the city traffic police said on Monday.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 27, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/The Pope's visit to Israel

The Pope's visit to Israel In his approach to the world outside the Church, to other churches, to other religions and particularly the Jews the Pope has blazed a new trail, winning justifiable respect and support from many Jews.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Civil-military ties revisited

Civil-military ties revisitedBy Todung Mulya Lubis This is the first part of two articles based on a presentation at a symposium to honor the contribution of scholar Daniel S. Lev to the Southeast Asian Studies and Societies, University of Washington.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/'Bappenas must be dissolved'

'Bappenas must be dissolved' PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Former finance minister Fuad Bawazier called on the government on Monday to dissolve the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) because it had failed to carry out its function.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Agum Gumelar to cancel decree on broadcasting

Agum Gumelar to cancel decree on broadcasting JAKARTA (JP): Following protests on the infringement of press freedom, Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar agreed on Monday to annul his decree on broadcasting.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Failure to deal with past crimes can bring about revenge

Failure to deal with past crimes can bring about revenge The question of dealing with past crimes, allegedly committed either by the government or the military, features high on the agenda of the new Indonesian government.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/The communist specter

The communist specter Raising the communist specter was a favorite pastime of the previous regime of president Soeharto. Time and again, the regime played up the threat of a communist revival to rally public support, and thus sustained its power for more than 32 years.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Celebrated peat farm project comes to nothing

Celebrated peat farm project comes to nothing A group of journalists and environmentalists visited the canceled "one million hectare peat land project" in Central Kalimantan at the invitation of Care International Indonesia last week. The Jakarta Post' Pandaya has this report.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Maumere airport renovated

Maumere airport renovated MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: The first F-28 aircraft, with Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar on board, landed at Waioti airport over the weekend to mark the completion of its renovation.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Putin's rise in Russia not such a miracle

Putin's rise in Russia not such a miracleBy Ron Popeski MOSCOW (Reuters): The rise of Vladimir Putin, on course to win Russia's presidential election, seems little short of a miracle engineered over seven months by a figure plucked from obscurity by his predecessor, an ailing Boris Yeltsin.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Lebanon serves as Israel's battleground and trap

Lebanon serves as Israel's battleground and trapBy Jack Redden BRAASHEET, Lebanon (Reuters): Every few days Hizbollah guerrillas slip between the scarred concrete houses on the edge of the village and, hidden from above, lob mortar rounds into a hilltop fortress.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Indonesia sends 6 players to Davis Cup in Malaysia

Indonesia sends 6 players to Davis Cup in Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): After two weeks of infighting, the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) announced it would send a six-player team to its Davis Cup tie against Malaysia -- including the controversial doubles pairing of Bonit Wirayawan and ...

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Hike in civil servants pay 'no panacea for corruption'

Hike in civil servants pay 'no panacea for corruption' PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Former finance minister Fuad Bawazier entered the fray on Monday over the government's plan to raise high-ranking civil servants' salaries and structural allowances, believing it would not end corruption.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/PSM Makassar denies exit from national soccer league

PSM Makassar denies exit from national soccer league JAKARTA (JP): The patron of PSM Makassar soccer club, Nurdin Halid, confirmed on Monday his club would continue competing in the Bank Mandiri national soccer league despite the resignation of team manager Kadir Halid.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Govt told to be careful in lifting ban on communism

Govt told to be careful in lifting ban on communism JAKARTA (JP): A top government adviser and defense official welcomed on Monday efforts to reduce the fear of communism, but warned that the open propagation of the ideology could incite fissures in society.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Aussie aids RI dairy farmers

Aussie aids RI dairy farmers JAKARTA (JP): More than 20 Indonesian dairy farmers began an Australian sponsored training program on Monday to improve their managerial skills aimed at raising Indonesia's milk production.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Illegal land clearing leaves national park in jeopardy

Illegal land clearing leaves national park in jeopardy PALU, Central Sulawesi (JP): Urgent action is needed to save the protected forests in Central Sulawesi's Lore Lindu National Park from illegal land clearing, according to a news report from The Nature Conservancy, an international ...

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/PDI-P yet to learn about democratic basics

PDI-P yet to learn about democratic basics One of the biggest Indonesian political parties which bears the name of democracy, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), is holding its congress in Semarang.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Astra sale puts IBRA under spotlight: Sri

Astra sale puts IBRA under spotlight: Sri JAKARTA (JP): The performance of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is in question amid market disappointment over the sale of its share in auto giant PT Astra International, economist Sri Mulyani said on Monday.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Official denies role in graft cases

Official denies role in graft cases JAKARTA (JP): Assistant to City Secretary on Development Affairs Ongky Sukasah denied on Monday reports of his alleged involvement in corruption cases at the dissolved Outdoor Advertising Review Team (TPTPR).

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Japanese banker nominated to lead BII

Japanese banker nominated to lead BII JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) approved on Monday the appointment of Hiroshi Tadano as the bank's new president.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Queen Elizabeth's Australia visit

Queen Elizabeth's Australia visit Even avowed republicans such as the Australian Opposition leader, Kim Beazley, could not fail to be moved by the queen's address following her arrival in Sydney.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Police search for clues to murder of French national

Police search for clues to murder of French national JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police detectives are searching for clues behind the alleged armed robbery and mysterious murder of a French national at her residence on the dead end road of Jl.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/On Dutch colonialism

On Dutch colonialism Talk about unfounded allegations and false accusations! I refer to the letter from Chichi Marti in The Jakarta Post on March 25, 2000.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Juana and Indriyani both on the mend

Juana and Indriyani both on the mend JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) official in charge of sports science commission, Carmen Jahja, hinted on Monday that women's taekwondo athlete Juana Wangsa Putri might continue training for the Olympic Games in Sydney in September.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Soeharto due for second summons

Soeharto due for second summons JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office on Monday issued a second summons for Soeharto after the former president was declared fit to face questioning by an independent medical team.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Ports improvement needed to lure cruise ships

Ports improvement needed to lure cruise ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must improve seaports near tourist destinations if it wishes to attract foreign cruise ships to the country, a senior tourism official said here on Monday.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/To Mr. Willem Oltmans

To Mr. Willem Oltmans The Jakarta Post on March 27, 2000 published your letter titled Soeharto's crime.Your wish cannot come true due to the role played by your country as a member of the dubious consortium called IGGI-CGI, and similarly in the United Nations.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/One killed in Entrop market fray

One killed in Entrop market fray JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A man has been killed in a fight near a market between migrants and local residents, police said on Monday.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Maid kidnaps baby in her care

Maid kidnaps baby in her care JAKARTA (JP): A 36 year-old domestic helper, desperate to have her own baby after nine years of marriage, ran away with a baby who had been left in her care by her employers.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/PBSI requests KONI to provide firness equipment

PBSI requests KONI to provide firness equipment JAKARTA (JP): In preparation for the Thomas and Uber Cups in Kuala Lumpur in May and the Olympic Games in Sydney in September, the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has requested the National Sports Council (KONI) provide fitness equipment.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Rates for tax payment, valid from March 27 to April 2

Rates for tax payment, valid from March 27 to April 2 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 7,420.00Austrian schilling 1 520.09Australian dollar 1 4,486.87Belgian franc 1 177.40Canadian dollar 1 5,048.65Swiss franc 1 4,434.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Asmara Nababan

Asmara NababanCorrection: In our article "Right trials could mean curtains for TNI's top brass" published on March 27, Asmara Nababan was identified as speaking in his capacity as a member of the Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations (KPP HAM) in Tanjung Priok, which should have been ...

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/RI forex reserves rise

RI forex reserves rise JAKARTA (JP): The country's net foreign exchange reserves rose by US$83 million to $17.08 billion in the week ending on March 23.Bank Indonesia said in its latest weekly report the increase was mainly due to revenue from oil exports.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Medan authorities ban Aceh people's congress

Medan authorities ban Aceh people's congress MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The provincial authorities have banned the Aceh Community Congress (Konggres Masyarakat Aceh), scheduled to begin on Monday and last through Friday, citing security reasons.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Megawati urges her party to get active

Megawati urges her party to get active SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri, asserted on Monday the need for the party to play a bigger role in coping with the nation's present challenges.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/BI staff plan to protest against Aulia appointment

BI staff plan to protest against Aulia appointment JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia employees plan to meet with leaders of the House of Representatives to protest the reappointment of Aulia Pohan as deputy governor of the central bank, according to a senior official at Bank Indonesia.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Depots needed to sell kerosene at fixed price

Depots needed to sell kerosene at fixed price JAKARTA (JP): Councillors called on the city administration on Monday to establish kerosene outlets in cooperation with state- owned oil company Pertamina to provide the oil at a fixed price.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Post offices to disburse fuel subsidies

Post offices to disburse fuel subsidies JAKARTA (JP): The government will distribute Rp 495.8 billion (US$66 million) in fuel subsidies to poor families and public transportation owners through post offices, a senior government official said on Monday.

Tue, 28 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, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Court chief ill, Bank Bali appeal hearing delayed

Court chief ill, Bank Bali appeal hearing delayed JAKARTA (JP): An official at the Jakarta High Court disclosed on Monday that the Court had yet to appoint a panel of judges and set a date for the initial hearing over the South Jakarta District Court's decision to drop the indictment against ...

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/UGM strips Ipong of doctorate

UGM strips Ipong of doctorate YOGYAKARTA: Gadjah Mada University (UGM) has offered Ipong S. Azhar another chance to propose a new thesis for a doctorate after stripping him of the degree for plagiarism.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Mar. 27, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,438.00 7,512.00Australian dollar 1 4,546.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Tuesday, March 28, 2000)

Pick of the Flicks (for Tuesday, March 28, 2000)Hollywood KC The Insider 13:45 16:30 20:15 The Beach 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Green Mile 14:30 18:00 21:30 Turbulence 2 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Crazy in ...

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Zarina took drugs, court told

Zarina took drugs, court told JAKARTA (JP): Former TV actress Zarina Mirafsur took drugs in October, about five weeks before her arrest at a West Jakarta hotel, a close acquaintance said on Monday in a court hearing.

Tue, 28 Mar 2000

JP/Activists urge House to reject labor union bill

Activists urge House to reject labor union bill JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives is facing fresh demands to reject a bill on labor unions and instead ratify the 1948 International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention No.