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Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Appeal for death-row maid delayed

Appeal for death-row maid delayed JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian officials said here on Monday that the appeal trial in the United Arab Emirates of Indonesian maid Kartini bin Karim has been postponed to allow time for both prosecutors and defense lawyers to further study the case.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Lack of funds hampers Aceh rights abuse trial

Lack of funds hampers Aceh rights abuse trial JAKARTA (JP): The government said the repeated delay of the trial of a massacre in West Aceh last year was not only caused by procedural snafus but also by a lack of funds.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Scientists discover pesticide in cloves

Scientists discover pesticide in clovesBy Joko Sarwono BOGOR (JP): After nine years of study, experts from the Research Institute for Spice and Medicinal Crops (Balittro) in Bogor, West Java, discovered a chemical compound that can kill nine types of fungi that cause diseases in plants.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Military vows to help police halt illegal trade of weapons

Military vows to help police halt illegal trade of weapons CILODONG, Bogor (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) vowed to support the National Police's crackdown on illegal arms sales among civilians, including weapons smuggled to the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM).

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/STPDN backs murder probe

STPDN backs murder probe BANDUNG, West Java: The Institute of State Administration's (STPDN) management said on Monday it backed the police in investigating the fatal torture of a freshman.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Annas facing six months in jail

Annas facing six months in jail JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor demanded on Monday a six-month jail sentence and 10 months probation for a student who drove his car into a group of military personnel in November 1998.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Police's Brimob won't quit Nabire

Police's Brimob won't quit Nabire JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Despite mounting protest, Irian Jaya Police chief Brig. Gen. S.Y. Wenas said on Monday he would maintain the presence of the police's Mobile Brigade (Brimob) in the riot-torn Nabire.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Tuesday, March 7, 2000)

Pick of the Flicks (for Tuesday, March 7, 2000)Hollywood KC Three Kings 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Life is Beautiful 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Anywhere But Here 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Enemy Of My Enemy 14:55 17:35 19:45 ...

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/PLN seeks funds to revamp power plants outside Java and Bali

PLN seeks funds to revamp power plants outside Java and Bali SURABAYA, East Java (JP): State-owned electricity company PT PLN is currently seeking foreign financial support for its plan to rehabilitate power plants outside Java and Bali, an executive at the Ministry of Mines and Energy said.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/How to protect migrant workers

How to protect migrant workersBy Santo Koesoebjono WASSENAAR, Netherlands (JP): The need for skilled workers in Western European countries is regularly voiced in the media there.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/PSSI punishes clubs, match officials

PSSI punishes clubs, match officials JAKARTA (JP): The disciplinary commission of the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has penalized two clubs, three match officials and one player for hooliganism and bad behavior during the national Bank Mandiri soccer league.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Legian LG Hotel taken over

Legian LG Hotel taken over KUTA, Bali: The Denpasar District Court executed its Feb. 14 verdict on Monday to allow Bank Universal to take over the four- star LG Hotel in Legian after PT Pondok Asri Dewata (PAD), the hotel's management, failed to return its debt to the bank.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Peace deals likely won't end arms race in Mideast

Peace deals likely won't end arms race in MideastBy Hamza Hendawi CAIRO, Egypt (AP): The Mideast arms race is inspired only in part by the Arab-Israeli conflict, so few military experts expect it to de-escalate even if Israel makes peace with all its neighbors.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Freeport deal still open to change: Sonny

Freeport deal still open to change: Sonny JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of the Environment Sonny Keraf said on Monday that the mining contract between the government and PT Freeport Indonesia remained open to change, pending the results of an environmental audit of the company.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Leaders ask Kwik, Sofyan to patch up their dispute

Leaders ask Kwik, Sofyan to patch up their dispute JAKARTA (JP): The country's top leaders called on Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie and National Business Development Council (DPUN) chairman Sofyan Wanandi on Monday to quickly settle their dispute.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/S'pore confident RI will remain committed to ASEAN

S'pore confident RI will remain committed to ASEANBy Endy Bayuni SINGAPORE (JP): Singapore is confident that Indonesia remains committed to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) even as it struggles to overcome its domestic problems.Foreign Minister S.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Attack on Matori 'politically motivated'

Attack on Matori 'politically motivated' JAKARTA (JP): Leading politicians and observers said on Monday the attack on National Awakening Party (PKB) chairman Matori Abdul Djalil was politically motivated, speculating that it might be part of a larger conspiracy to destabilize the government.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Japan 'will not reduce' LNG purchase commitments

Japan 'will not reduce' LNG purchase commitments JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed president of state oil and gas company Pertamina, Baihaki Hakim, denied on Monday media reports that Japan would reduce its liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from Indonesia.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/All about traffic

All about traffic If the local land transportation agency (DLLAJ) or traffic officers do not set regulations to curb traffic violations, Indonesia will grow further out of control -- which it has been for a long time.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/JICT's productivity grows

JICT's productivity grows JAKARTA (JP): PT Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT) said on Monday productivity at the Jakarta container terminal had risen since it took over the terminal's operation in April 1, 1999.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/How to sell TNI on democratic controls

How to sell TNI on democratic controls How does one go about taming a once excessively powerful military? Kusnanto Anggoro, senior researcher at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies and lecturer in the postgraduate studies program of the University of Indonesia in Jakarta, discusses ...

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Zhu presents a pragmatic China

Zhu presents a pragmatic ChinaBy Robert J. Saiget BEIJING (AFP): Premier Zhu Rongji showed the pragmatic face of China's leadership in his state-of-the-nation address to parliament Sunday and demonstrated courage by tackling corrupt officials, analysts said.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Not a catastrophe

Not a catastrophe I am responding to Andrew Tigg's letter which appeared in this newspaper on March 2. I have dedicated most of the last eight years of my life developing and managing Freeport's environmental program, which is not a "catastrophe.

Tue, 07 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, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Firms need better security: Police

Firms need better security: Police BOGOR (JP): The local police have urged businessmen to protect their offices and factories with a reliable security system in a bid to curb the rising number of armed burglaries in the area.Bogor Regional Police chief Col.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/The two faces of Kartini

The two faces of Kartini The name Kartini has almost always been associated with the women's emancipation movement in Indonesia.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Dengue fever claims three more, officials tell public not to panic

Dengue fever claims three more, officials tell public not to panic JAKARTA (JP): Health officials revealed on Monday that more people in the capital had been infected with dengue hemorrhagic fever while asking residents not to panic as everything was still under control.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Semen Gresik to spin off Semen Padang

Semen Gresik to spin off Semen Padang JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Investment and State Enterprises Development Laksamana Sukardi said on Monday the government would spin off PT Semen Padang from state cement maker PT Semen Gresik in a bid to smooth the plan by Mexico's Cemex SA de CV to ...

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Tiger cubs and orangutans enchant visitors at the Baby Zoo

Tiger cubs and orangutans enchant visitors at the Baby ZooBy Maria Kegel BOGOR, West Java (JP): Ask anybody who has been to Taman Safari in Bogor which part they enjoyed the most, and they will invariably say the Baby Zoo.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Rates for tax payment, valid from March 6 to March 12

Rates for tax payment, valid from March 6 to March 12 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 7,350.00Austrian schilling 1 514.54Australian dollar 1 4,446.75Belgian franc 1 171.51Canadian dollar 1 5,043.57Swiss franc 1 4,410.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Mar. 6 2000:

Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Mar. 6 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,393.00 7,467.00Australian dollar 1 4,474.24 4,526.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Democracy in South Korea

Democracy in South Korea The international community is interested in democracy's progress in South Korea. In the past, Kim Dae-jung has been a fighter for the cause of democracy and has criticized Asian nations that limit political freedoms.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/City water woes

City water woes I have been a customer of city water company Thames Pam Jaya since August 1999, and I am surprised at how unprofessional the company is proving to be.After installation, a water pipe in the street leaked.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Is the UN finally remembering Africa?

Is the UN finally remembering Africa?By Michael Kibaara Muchiri YOGYAKARTA (JP): One amazing aspect has been the quiet which has greeted Africa's woes at the UN Security Council.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Police identify wanted suspect in Matori attack

Police identify wanted suspect in Matori attack JAKARTA (JP): Police are getting closer to locating the missing crucial suspect behind Sunday morning's attack on National Awakening Party (PKB) chairman Matori Abdul Djalil, an officer said on Monday.South Jakarta Police chief Col.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 6, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Krakatau Steel to go public next year

Krakatau Steel to go public next year JAKARTA (JP): State-owned steel manufacturer PT Krakatau Steel said on Monday it would sell shares through an initial public offering (IPO) and a direct placement early next year to raise fresh funds to finance an expansion program.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/On wages

On wagesFrom Pikiran RakyatMany recent reports have focused on wages, including the hike in the salary of officials, civil servants, legislators and the minimum wage for workers.The reason given -- the higher cost of living -- makes sense; however, this will only add to our burden.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Decree lets govt take over Soeharto foundation assets

Decree lets govt take over Soeharto foundation assets JAKARTA (JP): A new presidential decree will be issued allowing the government to take over Rp 4 trillion (US$540 million) in assets from former president Soeharto's seven foundations.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/MTI proposes buses to replace 'angkot'

MTI proposes buses to replace 'angkot' BOGOR (JP): The Indonesian Transportation Society (MTI) here has proposed that regular city buses be introduced on Bogor's main streets to resolve chronic traffic congestion.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/99 bodies sent to RSCM in two months

99 bodies sent to RSCM in two months JAKARTA (JP): As of Monday, Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital records show a total 99 bodies admitted to its morgue this year, of which only seven have been identified by family members and/or friends.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Case against Djoko thrown out of court

Case against Djoko thrown out of court JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court dropped on Monday the indictment of Djoko S. Tjandra, a defendant in the Rp 546 billion (US$73.7 million) Bank Bali scandal, on a legal technicality.Presiding Judge R.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/26 killed in fiery bus accident in C. Java

26 killed in fiery bus accident in C. Java KENDAL, Central Java (JP): At least 26 people were killed here on Monday morning when their intercity bus burst into flames after it rammed into a house storing drums of kerosene.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/PT PLN reaches temporary agreement with Paiton

PT PLN reaches temporary agreement with Paiton JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PT PLN said on Monday it had reached a temporary agreement with independent power producer (IPP) Paiton Energy on their contractual dispute and expected to find a final solution within 10 months.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Water distribution research planned

Water distribution research planned JAKARTA (JP): Lyonnaise Des Eaux (LDE) water company plans to build a technology and research center to help improve the water distribution network in Jakarta, a company executive said on Monday.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/To Carl Chaerul and health minister

To Carl Chaerul and health minister The article in the By the Way column of this newspaper titled "What's up, Doc?" by Carl Chaerul (March 5) on the greediness of some (or is it 'quite a few') doctors being too eager on the trigger, performing operations without a real need, is quite universal ...

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Official urges Bonit/Sulistyo for Davis Cup team

Official urges Bonit/Sulistyo for Davis Cup team JAKARTA (JP): Tennis observer Benny Mailili suggested the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) list the veteran doubles pair of Bonit Wiryawan and Sulistyo Wibowo on the Davis Cup team should Indonesia win the second match of the Asia Oceania ...

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Table tennis' Anton joins Olympic training

Table tennis' Anton joins Olympic training JAKARTA (JP): The 2000 Olympic Games executive training director, Arie Sudewo, said on Monday that men's singles table tennis player Anton Suseno would join the training program for the quadrennial event.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Bridal designer Kim Thong dies at 45

Bridal designer Kim Thong dies at 45 JAKARTA (JP): One of Indonesia's top bridal designers Kim Thong died of high-blood pressure at Medika Griya hospital in Sunter, North Jakarta, at 3 a.m. Monday.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Memorial stones photo exhibition

Memorial stones photo exhibition JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will hold a photo exhibition of memorial stones from the Tarumanagara era at the Museum of Memorial Stone Park on Jl. Tanah Abang I, Central Jakarta, next week, an official said on Monday.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Putin on course for election win

Putin on course for election winBy Brian Killen MOSCOW (Reuters): Three weeks before Russia's presidential election, Vladimir Putin is so far ahead of the pack that the only questions are over his winning margin and how he will rule the world's biggest country.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/INDRA rate set at Rp 6,832

INDRA rate set at Rp 6,832 JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Debt Restructuring Agency (INDRA) has set the exchange rate used to convert private foreign debt at Rp 6,832 to the U.S. dollar for companies joining the agency this month.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000

JP/Mahathir's pary nearing moment of truth

Mahathir's pary nearing moment of truthBy Nelson Graves KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The rank and file of Malaysia's dominant party nominate their leaders this month in a test of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's strength and his heir apparent's prospects of someday succeeding Asia's veteran chief.