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Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Sculpture Exhibition: Hanung Mahadi, at Galeri Lontar, Komunitas Utan Kayu, Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until May 7. * Painting Exhibition: Tilo Kaiser, at Duta Fine Arts Foundation, Jl.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/U.S. to resume military assistance to Indonesia: Juwono

U.S. to resume military assistance to Indonesia: Juwono JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono has expressed his optimism that the United States will resume its military assistance to Indonesia.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Police seize Rp 29 billion in bogus rupiah in three years

Police seize Rp 29 billion in bogus rupiah in three years JAKARTA (JP): Police revealed on Thursday that from January 1997 through February of this year, they have seized counterfeit rupiah that amounted to Rp 29 billion (US$3.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Humpuss gets back building

Humpuss gets back building JAKARTA (JP): The diversified Humpuss Group of companies is ready to reoccupy its sealed off twin-tower property after it secured a legal guarantee from the Jakarta State Administrative High Court (PTTUN), which was upholding a verdict from the lower administrative ...

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Indosteel refocuses on electronics

Indosteel refocuses on electronics JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Indosteel of the Texmaco Group announced on Friday its plan to acquire affiliated company Texmaco Micro Indo Utama to refocus on the electronics industry.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/PT Securindo defends rights to do business

PT Securindo defends rights to do business JAKARTA (JP): Secure Parking service provider PT Securindo Packatama Indonesia (SPI) has stated that it had a legal permit to run its business at public facilities.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Indonesia to host Asian Physics Olympiad

Indonesia to host Asian Physics Olympiad JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will host the first Asian Physics Olympiad as it attempts to increase students' interest in the subject, an official said on Friday.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Four questioned after anti-Soeharto protest

Four questioned after anti-Soeharto protest JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen. Nurfaizi said on Friday that police investigators were questioning four people in connection with a violent student protest in Central Jakarta on Thursday.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Foreign ships rule North Sumatra

Foreign ships rule North Sumatra MEDAN, North Sumatra: Local fishermen have complained that foreign fishing vessels are operating in North Sumatra.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Spanish language course

Spanish language course Recently I joined a French course at the French Cultural Center. The course fee per semester was Rp 400,000. One semester is about four months, so costs about Rp 100,000 a month. This means it is inexpensive and affordable, particularly for students.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Variety Show 9:00 TV Series: Labyrinth 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/More rainfalls in several areas

More rainfalls in several areas JAKARTA (JP): The city's northern and central parts will have more sporadic rainfall compared to other areas during the ongoing transitional period before the start of the dry season, an official said on Thursday.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Debt deal gives momentum to recovery

Debt deal gives momentum to recovery JAKARTA (JP): The government must take advantage of the positive "momentum" resulting from the rescheduling of US$5.8 billion in sovereign debts to speed up the country's economic recovery, according to experts.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Expansion at Bali airport

Expansion at Bali airport JAKARTA (JP): The expansion of facilities at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, Bali, is expected to be completed in June.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Bali teachers stage silent protest

Bali teachers stage silent protest DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Hundreds of teachers and members of the Bali chapter of Indonesian Teachers Union (PGRI) staged a street demonstration here on Friday urging the government to take concrete steps in improving the welfare of the nation's teachers.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/GM Polgar to visit Jakarta

GM Polgar to visit Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Grand Master (GM) Judith Polgar of Hungary will arrive at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta on Monday evening for a three-day visit.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Famine, war and excuses of the foolish govts

Famine, war and excuses of the foolish govtsBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): It is a profoundly stupid and pointless war, over chunks of rocky land that are of no real importance to either Ethiopia or Eritrea, and at least 50,000 people have already died in the fighting.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Dave Koz to perform in five cities in Indonesia

Dave Koz to perform in five cities in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Contemporary jazz star Dave Koz will perform in five cities in Indonesia for the next week following his performance on Friday in Bogor, the shows' organizer A Mild Live Production said.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Soeharto's children to be questioned

Soeharto's children to be questioned JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office has issued summonses to two of former president Soeharto's children for questioning in a bid to speed up investigation of his alleged corruption during 32 years of rule.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Trial of Agus Isrok in civilian court sought

Trial of Agus Isrok in civilian court sought JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers of drug defendant Army Second Lt. Agus Isrok demanded the Jakarta Military Court on Friday drop the indictment against their client and that the trial be heard at a civilian instead of military court.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Exporters get break on Batam tax policy

Exporters get break on Batam tax policy JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Trade and Industry Yusuf Kalla made clear on Friday that the introduction of value-added tax (VAT) and sales tax on luxury goods on Batam island would not affect export-oriented companies.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Ministerial decree on Korpri functionaries under fire

Ministerial decree on Korpri functionaries under fire JAKARTA (JP): The new ministerial decree awarding structural ranks to functionaries of the Civil Servants Corps has sparked fierce criticism from major factions at the House of Representatives.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/PBB seeks to impeach Gus Dur over communism issue

PBB seeks to impeach Gus Dur over communism issue JAKARTA (JP): The House faction of the Muslim Crescent and Star Party (PBB) called on the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Friday to hold an emergency session to demand the accountability and possible impeachment of President ...

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Women's paper launched amid hopes, skepticism

Women's paper launched amid hopes, skepticism JAKARTA (JP): High hopes and skepticism greeted the introduction of a special women's newspaper called Koran Perempuan, the first of its kind here.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Postcrisis a turning point in history

Postcrisis a turning point in historyBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): East Asian nations are bound to return to the main stage when global history is determined by the interaction of not just western powers, but all Asians as well.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Japan asked to lift warning

Japan asked to lift warning YOGYAKARTA (JP): Visiting Japanese travel agents have called on their government to lift its warning on travel to Yogyakarta.T. Narita, the president of International Developers Inc.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/The funny and the scary playing at local theaters

The funny and the scary playing at local theaters JAKARTA (JP): A headless horseman or Rob Schneider as a male hooker, you decide which is scarier. The following reviews and grades are by Rayya Makarim, Oren Murphy and Tam Notosusanto.American Beauty.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Corruption watchdog queries credit fund

Corruption watchdog queries credit fund TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang Government Watch (TGW) has urged the local authorities to reevaluate the credit distribution system to farmers after 836 farmers did not receive funds.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/'Laskar Jihad' to leave training camp on Sunday

'Laskar Jihad' to leave training camp on Sunday BOGOR (JP): Laskar Jihad (Jihad Force) members surrendered their weapons on Friday and vowed to vacate their military-style training camp at the Munjul village of Kayumanis in Tanah Sareal District here on Sunday.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/CLS takes Cup with easy victory

CLS takes Cup with easy victory JAKARTA (JP): Cahaya Lestari Surabaya (CLS) proved itself a champion in winning the Megawati Soekarnoputri Cup at Senayan basketball hall here on Friday, thrashing Merah Putih (MP) Medco 70-44.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Government withdraws Damura permit, says minister

Government withdraws Damura permit, says minister JAKARTA (JP): The government gave a thumbs down on the fund raising scheme called Damura (the People's Fund for Sports) and decided to withdraw the permit -- issued by ex-ministry of social services on Sept. 15, 1999.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Rupiah unchanged despite Paris Club agreement

Rupiah unchanged despite Paris Club agreement SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The South Korean won tumbled under the weight of a stock market sell-off Friday, while the Singapore dollar spiked up on reports of intervention by local monetary authorities.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Apr. 14, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Sutiyoso to announce new bus fares next week

Sutiyoso to announce new bus fares next week JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday he would announce the new bus fares as soon as he received the official recommendation letter from the City Council, which is expected sometime early next week.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Airforce: RI needs more radars

Airforce: RI needs more radars YOGYAKARTA: The Indonesian Airforce reactivated its radar system located in the west coast village of Congot, some 45 kilometers west of Yogyakarta, in a ceremony led by its chief Air Marshal Hanafie Asnan on Friday.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/NGOs reveal 'secret' report on PT Newmont

NGOs reveal 'secret' report on PT Newmont JAKARTA (JP): Non-governmental organizations criticized the Supreme Court on Friday for ordering a delay of execution of the local district court's decision to shut down a gold mine in North Sulawesi, saying the decision would be harmful to ...

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/The Havana summit

The Havana summit The most intriguing question for me, and I am sure many other people as well, is what went on in President Abdurrahman Wahid's (Gus Dur's) mind when he heard Cuban (communist) leader Fidel Castro, as the media reported, lash out at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as being ...

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Intraco expects bullish market

Intraco expects bullish market JAKARTA (JP): PT Intraco Penta, the publicly listed heavy equipment and spare parts distributor, expects a bullish market this year due to growing activity in the country's mining and forestry sectors.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Discrimination and mixed marriage

Discrimination and mixed marriageBy Martin R Jenkins JAKARTA (JP): Living as a foreigner in any country has its pros and cons, but as far as discrimination toward foreigners goes, Indonesia sadly takes the biscuit.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/City Council under pressure to remove Governor Sutiyoso

City Council under pressure to remove Governor Sutiyoso JAKARTA (JP): Pressure mounted on City Council Friday to remove Governor Sutiyoso from his post due to his alleged involvement in the July 27, 1996 forced takeover of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Lombok waits for tourists to return

Lombok waits for tourists to returnBy Grace Segran MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): The people of Lombok still speak of the tragic events as though they took place yesterday. What happened on Jan 17 to Jan.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/The history of 'gambar-gambar idoep'

The history of 'gambar-gambar idoep'By Ida Indawati Khouw The history of gambar-gambar idoep (the old spelling for motion picture) in Jakarta started almost five years after the euphoria in Europe.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Aceh rights abuse trial postponed, says local judge

Aceh rights abuse trial postponed, says local judge BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The unprecedented joint military- civilian tribunal of the Bantaqiah murder case has been tentatively postponed for two days, a senior judge at the district court said on Friday.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Students expelled for gambling

Students expelled for gambling CIREBON, West Java: Five students of a state Islamic senior high school have been expelled after they were caught gambling, the school principal, Sudirno, said on Friday."The expulsion was discussed with the teachers council and the parents of the students.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Qantas, BA support RI tourism

Qantas, BA support RI tourism JAKARTA (JP): Australian carrier Qantas Airways and British Airways will support an international tourism event, the Jakarta Highland Gathering, scheduled for May 28 at Lippo Karawaci in Jakarta.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Deuce Bigalow 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Sleepy Hollow 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Drive Me Crazy 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Stir Of Echoes 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Boys Don't Cry ...

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Police need a watchdog

Police need a watchdog JAKARTA (JP): The central government must seriously consider establishing a Police Commission to help supervise and control the discipline of police, including their acts towards suspected criminals, a criminologist suggested on Wednesday.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/Reprieve from Paris

Reprieve from Paris The approval by the Paris Club of 19 sovereign creditors on Thursday for rescheduling a portion of Indonesia's almost $70 billion foreign debts was strongly predicted. But it came as a great surprise that the amount of US$5.

Sat, 15 Apr 2000

JP/IPTN to lay off 2,500 workers

IPTN to lay off 2,500 workers BANDUNG (JP): Consistent with streamlining its workforce due to financial problems, the state-owned aircraft manufacturer PT IPTN plans to retire early at least 2,500 employees within 10 months, a company manager says.