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49 articles.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/TNI begins to reassess its role, plans action

TNI begins to reassess its role, plans action JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) began on Wednesday a two-day leadership meeting focused on examining the military's new role in the wake of massive public demands to forgo its sociopolitical function.TNI chief Adm. Widodo A.S.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * Painting Exhibition by Ni Made Suciarmi, Seniwati Showspace, Jl Raya Ubud, until April 28.International Sport Event * The International Karate Tournament, in Sheraton-Bali International Convention Center, Nusa Dua, April 21-23.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Long-distance runner Supriati looks ahead to Sydney Games

Long-distance runner Supriati looks ahead to Sydney Games JAKARTA (JP): Despite a nagging injury, Indonesian women's long-distance runner Supriati Sutono is aiming to qualify for the Olympic Games at the Chinese Taipei Open next month.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Cricket match fixing

Cricket match fixing These days the columns of all the Indian newspapers are overflowing with the news of the alleged conversation between Hansie Cronje and Sanjay Chawla and his alleged involvement in match fixing.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Painter Widayat hospitalized

Painter Widayat hospitalized YOGYAKARTA: Noted painter Widayat was admitted to the Bethesda Hospital here on Wednesday for a light stroke and a drop in glucose level.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/No paper

No paper In observance of Good Friday, The Jakarta Post will not be published tomorrow. The Post will appear again on Saturday.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Wrangle over Batam tax

Wrangle over Batam tax Opposition by local residents and foreign investors to the Indonesian government's decision to impose value added tax (VAT) and luxury sales tax on Batam, Bintan and Karimun islands near Singapore is another example of how bad timing and inadequate planning can undermine a ...

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Businessman found dead in Thousand Islands

Businessman found dead in Thousand Islands JAKARTA (JP): Officers of the Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands) Police subprecinct off the North Jakarta coast excavated the body of a business executive from a graveyard at the remote island of Pulau Tikus on Wednesday, a policeman said.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Ahmad Yani airport to be upgraded

Ahmad Yani airport to be upgraded SEMARANG: The Central Java administration has agreed to upgrade Ahmad Yani airport to an international level due to the increasing number of tourists here.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Military members discharged

Military members discharged MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Eight members of the Wirabuana Military Command have been discharged for various crimes over the past four months, an official said here on Wednesday.The local military police commander Col.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Newmont reaches out-of-court settlement

Newmont reaches out-of-court settlement JAKARTA (JP): The months-long tax dispute pitting gold mining company PT Newmont Minahasa Raya against a local government in North Sulawesi ended on Wednesday as both parties finally agreed on an out-of-court settlement.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Maritime court to settle Cilacap pollution

Maritime court to settle Cilacap pollution CILACAP, Central Java (JP): The local government is considering filing a lawsuit in the Maritime Court or International Maritime Court against a Singaporean company for financial and environmental losses resulting from an oil spill.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Karatekas told to up fighting spirit

Karatekas told to up fighting spirit NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Shotokan master and president of the Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation (SKIF) Hirokazu Kanazawa expressed hope that Indonesian karatekas would foster their fighting spirit.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Police chief warns against mass rally

Police chief warns against mass rally DENPASAR, Bali (JP): National Police chief Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo warned members of the political elite on Wednesday against staging politically motivated mass rallies which might lead to chaos and violence prior to the coming People's Consultative Assembly ...

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/IMF demands greater transparency at IBRA

IMF demands greater transparency at IBRA JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday that an independent body to oversee the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) must be established in a bid to ensure transparency and restore public trust in the agency.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/On concept of 'syura'

On concept of 'syura' While I fully support the principles of syura as outlined in Memet M. A. Surahman's letter in The Jakarta Post, April 18, 2000, I have to disagree with his belief that sunnah and hadith are part of a trilogy of reference in Islamic jurisprudence.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Bridge collapse separates towns

Bridge collapse separates towns YOGYAKARTA: Land transportation between Bantul and Kulon Progo regencies here has been disrupted after a main bridge linking the two areas partially collapsed on Tuesday.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Rickety pedestrian bridges a danger zone

Rickety pedestrian bridges a danger zoneBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): As the capital still lacks the pedestrian underpasses which are commonplace in many other metropolises around the world, crossing bridges are an essential means for Jakarta residents to make their way across hectic streets.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/PDI Perjuangan, Golkar reject Special Session

PDI Perjuangan, Golkar reject Special Session JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and the Golkar Party rejected on Wednesday any proposal to convene a Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) which could lead to the toppling of President ...

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Amien calls on govt to speed up implementation of autonomy law

Amien calls on govt to speed up implementation of autonomy law JAKARTA (JP): People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais urged the government on Wednesday to speed up the implementation of the Regional Autonomy Law to allow provinces to gain stronger authority in controlling their ...

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Jakarta to hold tourism expo

Jakarta to hold tourism expo JAKARTA (JP): A tourism festival will be held at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center from May 18 to May 21 in a bid to lure locals to domestic tourist destinations.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Officials fail drug tests

Officials fail drug tests SURABAYA: At least four officials in the provincial administration here have tested positive for morphine use.Provincial secretary Soenarjo said on Wednesday the four were among 323 officials from fourth to first echelons who underwent urine tests at the Dr.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Wiranto's retirement confirmed

Wiranto's retirement confirmed JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono confirmed on Wednesday the retirement of former Indonesian Military chief Gen. Wiranto as of March 31.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/A piece of paradise at Paradiso Hotels, Bali

A piece of paradise at Paradiso Hotels, Bali Guest-conscious hotels regularly launch lucrative package deals to attract new visitors or to retain loyal guests.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Jakarta judges moved around in major government shift

Jakarta judges moved around in major government shift JAKARTA (JP): The government is making a sweep of judges in Jakarta by reassigning up to two-thirds of judges in the capital to other courts outside the island of Java.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Team set up to investigate East Timor rights abuses

Team set up to investigate East Timor rights abuses JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman swore-in a 64 member team on Wednesday to officially investigate allegations of human rights abuses following the historic Aug. 30 ballot in East Timor.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Gus Dur urges PSSI to seize business opportunities

Gus Dur urges PSSI to seize business opportunities JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid urged All-Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) officials to be prepared for coming sport trends to the country which are part of the international sports scene.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Nautica targets higher sales

Nautica targets higher sales JAKARTA (JP): Nautica Enterprises, Inc., a New York City-based firm well-known in Indonesia for its sports and casual wear, launched on Wednesday its collection of polarized sunglasses and frames.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/It is Good Friday but Sunday is coming

It is Good Friday but Sunday is comingBy Grace Segran JAKARTA (JP): About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?", records Matthew in his gospel. Jesus was alienated from God because God could not stand sin.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Mobs kill two more suspected criminals

Mobs kill two more suspected criminals JAKARTA (JP): Two more suspected criminals have been mobbed to death while another alleged crook suffered serious burns after being doused with gasoline and set afire by barbarian residents.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Indonesia deplores Australian spying

Indonesia deplores Australian spying JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government expressed concern and warned of cracks in the normalization of ties between Jakarta and Canberra on Wednesday following the discovery that an Australian citizen had sponsored spy activities in West Timor.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Aceh trial opens under tight security

Aceh trial opens under tight security BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Defendants in the joint civilian- military trial which opened here on Wednesday are facing the death penalty for alleged mass killings in West Aceh last year.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Government poised to improve teachers' welfare

Government poised to improve teachers' welfare JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid assured teachers' nationwide that he would realize their calls for better pay, but insisted that the demanded 500 percent increase in allowance and 300 percent increase in basic salary was totally unrealistic.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/A military wish: Yoris' lawyer

A military wish: Yoris' lawyer JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers of Yoris Raweyai, deputy chairman of the Pemuda Pancasila youth organization who has been arrested for his alleged role in the forcible takeover of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) in 1996, claim their client deployed 100 organization ...

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/IBRA plans to sell more large assets this year

IBRA plans to sell more large assets this year JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will include an oil palm plantation firm previously owned by the Salim Group in its asset disposal plans this year, according to a senior official at the agency.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/PT Toyota launches new car amid bullish market

PT Toyota launches new car amid bullish market JAKARTA (JP): After two years of delay, car manufacturer PT Toyota-Astra Motor launched on Wednesday its new sedan, which it hopes will benefit from the surge in the domestic car market.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Kalla opens handicraft fair

Kalla opens handicraft fair JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Jusuf Kalla opened the Second Jakarta International Handicraft Trade Fair at the Jakarta Convention Center on Wednesday.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/JSX being audited after reports of breaches

JSX being audited after reports of breaches JAKARTA (JP): The board of commissioners of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) has appointed Earnst & Young Consulting to carry out an investigative audit on the JSX management following reports of alleged breaches in the exchange.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Police hunt for two men in Rp 6b insurance fraud

Police hunt for two men in Rp 6b insurance fraud JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives are searching for two men, who allegedly used fictitious documents and an obituary notice, to claim Rp 6 billion (US$800,000) insurance from the Hongkong Manulife Insurance Company, an officer said on Wednesday.

Thu, 20 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 The Story of Us 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Stir Of Echoes 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Boys Don't Cry ...

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/TV programs

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

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Ehlvest aims for slot in top three

Ehlvest aims for slot in top three DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Grand Master (GM) Jaan Ehlvest of Estonia says he is aiming at finishing in the top three at the US$56,500 JAPFA Classic International Chess Tournament in Sanur, Bali, from April 22 to May 2."It's difficult to say.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Shuttlers need outdoor training, Christian says

Shuttlers need outdoor training, Christian says JAKARTA (JP): Outdoor training is necessary for national shuttlers to increase their motivation, build a competitive spirit among themselves and to have fun.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Conflict under control: Poso Military

Conflict under control: Poso Military MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): After a four-day sectarian clash, the Central Sulawesi town of Poso had yet to return to normal, a military source said on Wednesday.Poso Military District chief Lt. Col.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Balinese dance performance kicks up a fuss among scholars

Balinese dance performance kicks up a fuss among scholarsBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, BALI (JP): A number of dancers delicately performed the Rejang Dewa sacred dance on the stage at Candi Prambanan Hindu Temple in Yogyakarta in a tawur kesanga (purification) ritual to welcome the Caka New Year ...

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Czabania's dolls works of art, not child's play

Czabania's dolls works of art, not child's playBy Singgir Kartana YOGYAKARTA (JP): Dolls are rarely used for artistic expression in Indonesia. A doll is generally considered a mere product of handicraft rather than a piece of artwork, a toy for children to play with.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Total inaugurates Peciko gas field in East Kalimantan

Total inaugurates Peciko gas field in East Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): French-based gas producer PT Total Indonesie officially inaugurated on Wednesday its Peciko gas field in East Kalimantan, claiming it to be the world's most significant gas discovery in the past 10 years.

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Court dismisses suit against Pertamina

Court dismisses suit against Pertamina JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court dropped on Wednesday a civil lawsuit filed by five former employees of state oil and gas company Pertamina who were dismissed from the firm in 1968 because of their alleged involvement in the ...

Thu, 20 Apr 2000

JP/Japanese man commits suicide

Japanese man commits suicide BOGOR (JP): Oku Hajime, 79, a Japanese citizen who had resided here for one year, died on Tuesday after reportedly jumping from the fourth floor of the Devris shopping center on Jl. Veteran.