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Searching for all articles published on 2000-04-27 ...

54 articles.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Traditional drama at JIS

Traditional drama at JIS JAKARTA (JP): Students of the Jakarta International School are scheduled to perform an Indonesian traditional drama entitled Lakshagraha (Pandawa Obong) at their school compound for three consecutive days starting from Thursday evening, the school's intercultural ...

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/How Iran's press became pretext for power struggle

How Iran's press became pretext for power struggleBy Farshid Motahari TEHERAN (DPA): The press has turned into a tool and an excuse for a renewed power struggle in Iran between reformists close to President Mohammad Khatami and the conservative opposition consisting mainly of traditional clerics.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Banks lose their value for world's money launderers

Banks lose their value for world's money launderersBy Petra Klingbeil STRASBOURG (DPA): Drug barons and other crime bosses are shunning banks as the first port of call to launder their criminal gains, turning instead to stockbrokers, real estate agents and auction houses.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Sutiyoso 'invited' in July 27 probe

Sutiyoso 'invited' in July 27 probe JAKARTA (JP): The National Police has issued what they term an "invitation" to three former retired military generals to answer questioning as witnesses in connection with the forcible takeover of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters on July ...

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Sulawesi students stage rally, renew demand for independence

Sulawesi students stage rally, renew demand for independence MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Street rallies by disgruntled students protesting the dismissal of Minister of Industry and Trade Yusuf Kalla here started Wednesday off with a renewed threat to break away from the republic.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Seizure of Soeharto assets to begin soon

Seizure of Soeharto assets to begin soon JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office announced on Wednesday it would begin the seizure of assets related to former president Soeharto's corruption charges in the coming few days.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Bribery allegation hits judge candidate Teguh

Bribery allegation hits judge candidate Teguh JAKARTA (JP): Teguh Samudra, one of 10 independent ad hoc judges proposed by the government for the Jakarta Commercial Court, was allegedly involved in a Rp 2 billion (US$250,000) court bribery involving a civil dispute occurring in 1998, according to ...

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Property sector 'on road to recovery'

Property sector 'on road to recovery' JAKARTA (JP): The property sector, especially housing, will recover to its precrisis level next year as sales this year are predicted to double from 1999, leading property developer Ciputra said on Wednesday.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Police shoot two in Merauke spat

Police shoot two in Merauke spat MERAUKE, Irian Jaya: A street quarrel between two policemen and two civilians here on Monday resulted in the shooting of the latter.Irian Jaya Police chief Brig. Gen. SY Wenas confirmed the shooting on Wednesday, saying it was due to a misunderstanding.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Rudy Ramli agrees to drop lawsuit

Rudy Ramli agrees to drop lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): Former controlling owner and president of Bank Bali Rudy Ramli agreed on Wednesday to drop his lawsuit against the central bank and the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Government urged to stop interventionist approach

Government urged to stop interventionist approach JAKARTA (JP): The government should stop intervening in the formation of partnerships between small and medium-sized enterprises and large companies, according to a survey.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Barbie pieces worth Rp 5.2b reported stolen

Barbie pieces worth Rp 5.2b reported stolen JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police detectives are investigating the theft of Barbie doll parts from PT Mattel Indonesia's factory in Cikarang, Bekasi.According to a police source, it is suspected some Rp 5.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/The power of Men Brayut's legacy remains in Bali

The power of Men Brayut's legacy remains in BaliBy Leslie Dwyer DENPASAR, Bali (JP):As fact-finding commissions and special investigations work to uncover the truth behind the past 35 years of Indonesian history, numerous crimes are being brought to light.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Action against unregistered vendors postponed

Action against unregistered vendors postponed JAKARTA (JP): The City Administration has delayed taking firm action against 120,000 unregistered street vendors operating in the capital on humanitarian grounds and will wait until the recovery of the country's economy, an official said on Wednesday.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Wheels of justice turn slowly -- if at all -- in Polish courts

Wheels of justice turn slowly -- if at all -- in Polish courtsBy Magdalena Kulig WARSAW (AP): Poland's chronic inability to give suspects speedy trials turned into a blessing for five archivists charged with destroying secret-police records from the communist era.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/School up in arms about regiment

School up in arms about regiment SEMARANG, Central Java: About 500 students from Walisongo State Academy for Islamic Studies (IAIN) rallied at the provincial legislature on Wednesday to demand the expulsion of student paramilitary regiments (Menwa) from campuses.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 27, 2000

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 27, 2000Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition by Ni Made Suciarmi, Seniwati Showspace, Jl Raya Ubud, April 28. * Painting Exhibition, Seni Lukis Kaca Nagasepaka, Buleleng, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Decades on, search for missing Americans continues

Decades on, search for missing Americans continuesBy Richard Pyle HONOLULU (AP): Lining the shelves of a military laboratory here are about 150 boxes of human remains -- bits of bone and teeth, mostly -- each awaiting information that could provide links to one of the more than 2,000 Americans ...

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on April 26, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,525.00 8,525.00Australian dollar 1 4,420.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 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, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Politics affect art and tourism sectors in Bali

Politics affect art and tourism sectors in BaliBy Degung Santikarma DENPASAR, Bali (JP): In the tiny village of Peliatan, south of Ubud, Bali, a small artshop has recently been renovated.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Man injured in vehicle blast

Man injured in vehicle blast DENPASAR, Bali: A van carrying gasoline exploded here on Wednesday, severely injuring its driver.The vehicle, which was formerly used as public transportation vehicle, was transporting 25 plastic tanks containing 20 liters of gasoline each.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Euro risks its reputation as value hits another low

Euro risks its reputation as value hits another lowBy Andreas Oldag BRUSSELS (DPA): Both the Brussels-based European Union Commission and the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt keep repeating their forecasts on the euro in a rosary-like litany -- the single European currency boasts enormous ...

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Alleged fraud at flying service company probed

Alleged fraud at flying service company probed JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives began an investigation on Wednesday into the alleged embezzlement of Rp 744 million (US$99,200) and $63,722 at aviation consultancy firm PT Aerospace Nusantara Service Center (ASC).

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Portugal to help preserve its heritage in Indonesia

Portugal to help preserve its heritage in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): In a move to improve Portuguese-Indonesian relations, Portuguese Ambassador Ana Gomes promised on Tuesday her government would assist with the preservation of its colonial heritage here.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Inco earning up 1st quarter increases

Inco earning up 1st quarter increases JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco) announced on Wednesday unaudited net earnings of $18.1 million in the first quarter of 2000, or seven cents per share, compared to a loss of $2.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Teacher land hike in allowance, still short of demand

Teacher land hike in allowance, still short of demand JAKARTA (JP): The government has agreed to raise teachers' functional allowances by 100 percent, far below various demands made by protesting teachers.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Phony VCDs, CDs, CD-Roms seized

Phony VCDs, CDs, CD-Roms seized JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Police detectives seized some 1 million counterfeit video compact discs (VCDs) and CDs in a raid on two houses on Jl. Dwiwarna in Kartini subdistrict, Sawah Besar, on Wednesday morning.Central Jakarta Police detectives chief Capt.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Disarmament debate flares up again

Disarmament debate flares up againBy Stefan Kornelius MUNICH (DPA): A ghost the world thought it had buried at the end of the Cold War has returned -- the specter of the resurrected threat of nuclear attacks.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 26, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Ethiopian humanitarian aid may promote war, not peace

Ethiopian humanitarian aid may promote war, not peaceBy Bertrand Rosenthal ADDIS ABABA (AFP): The international community, in launching a large-scale humanitarian campaign for famine-threatened Ethiopia, may inadvertently fuel the country's war effort against Eritrea, analysts say.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/House to question President over his Cabinet reshuffle

House to question President over his Cabinet reshuffle JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives legislators are planning to grill President Abdurrahman Wahid over his latest Cabinet shake-up when they meet with him for a regular consultation on Thursday.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/China banks on Xia, Ji in Thomas Cup c'ship

China banks on Xia, Ji in Thomas Cup c'ship JAKARTA (Agencies): China is putting its hopes on young shuttlers Xia Xuanze and Ji Xinpeng in the Thomas Cup in Kuala Lumpur next month while experienced women players will be recruited for the Uber Cup team.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Medco ties up with Mitsui

Medco ties up with Mitsui JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Medco Energi Internasional signed a memorandum of understanding with Japanese trading company Mitsui & Co. Ltd. on Wednesday for cooperation in marketing crude oil, financing arrangements and development projects.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Gus Dur defends Cabinet reshuffle

Gus Dur defends Cabinet reshuffle JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid defended on Wednesday his decision to replace two of his economics ministers as an ordinary Cabinet reshuffle well in line with his prerogative as head of government.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Falling tree kills movie director, injures crew

Falling tree kills movie director, injures crew BOGOR (JP): A 52-year-old TV drama series director, Abdul Kadir, died during the shooting of his Borobudur action series when a tree fell on him in a forest studio at Situ Gede village, Sindang Barang Jero in West Bogor on Wednesday afternoon.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Columbian artist goes abstract at National Gallery

Columbian artist goes abstract at National Gallery JAKARTA (JP): Manuel Hernandez is quite possibly an unfamiliar name to most Indonesian art lovers -- he is a contemporary art maestro from a country as far away as Columbia in Latin America.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Thursday, April 27, 2000)

Pick of the Flicks (for Thursday, April 27, 2000)Hollywood KC Deuce Bigalow 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Sleepy Hollow 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Bachelor 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Bicentennial Man 14:55 17:35 19:45 ...

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Central bank says time ripe to sell U.S. dollars

Central bank says time ripe to sell U.S. dollars JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (BI) deputy governor Miranda Gultom said on Wednesday that the central bank was ready and in a good position to sell its U.S. dollars in a bid to help ease pressure on the rupiah.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Observations and suggestions

Observations and suggestions I have had the privilege of residing in Indonesia for over a year. This is a great country, especially its vast and rich culture. The following personal observations seem rather "unique" and I wish to share them with fellow readers.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Musique Surya makes debut in Jakarta today

Musique Surya makes debut in Jakarta todayBy Y. Bintang Prakarsa JAKARTA (JP): A new chamber ensemble is making its debut this Thursday, April 27, at 7.30 p.m. at Erasmus Huis. Musique Surya is presently made up of Ade Simanjuntak-Simbolon (piano), Lynn Davidoff (flute), and Sharon Eng (viola).

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Air Force to receive six new Hawks from UK

Air Force to receive six new Hawks from UK JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Air Force will receive six new Hawk jet fighters from the United Kingdom in June. They will be stationed at Supadio Air Base in Pontianak, West Kalimantan.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Aceh rights abuse tribunal to continue, judges say

Aceh rights abuse tribunal to continue, judges say BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Judges in the joint military-civilian tribunal here ruled on Wednesday to proceed with the trial of 24 soldiers and a civilian charged with mass killings in West Aceh last year.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/AJSI calls for a unified security program provider

AJSI calls for a unified security program provider JIMBARAN, Bali (JP): The Association of Social Security Providers in Indonesia (AJSI) has called on the government to merge five state companies running social security programs for the sake of efficiency and better services.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Zaw braces to fight top players at JAPFA

Zaw braces to fight top players at JAPFABy Ivy Susanti SANUR, Bali (JP): Being the only International Master (IM) in the 16th category JAPFA Classic International Chess Tournament does not frighten Zaw Win Lay.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Sikh try to heal massacre wounds

Sikh try to heal massacre woundsBy Surinder Oberoi CHATISINGHPORA, India (AFP): Life is cautiously returning to normal in the picturesque Kashmir village of Chatisinghpora, where 36 Sikh men were massacred by unidentified gunmen more than one month ago.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Top int'l chess players to compete in JAPFA Open

Top int'l chess players to compete in JAPFA Open SANUR, Bali (JP): Top international Grand Masters will participate in the JAPFA Classic International Open Tournament 2000 at the Grand Bali Beach Hotel here from May 3 to May 11.GM Jaan Ehlvest of Estonia (elo rating 2,622), GM Gilberto Milos Jr.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/IBRA loses new bankruptcy case against Ometraco

IBRA loses new bankruptcy case against Ometraco JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) lost another legal battle in the Jakarta Commercial Court, which dismissed the agency's bankruptcy suit against PT Ometraco Corporation on Wednesday.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/A wasted chance on nuclear arms?

A wasted chance on nuclear arms? This morning (Tuesday), members of the United Nations begin a month of meetings on nuclear arms. Officially, it is the five- year review of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Workers of two firms rally for wage hike, right to join union

Workers of two firms rally for wage hike, right to join union JAKARTA (JP): Two groups of workers staged separate protests in the city on Wednesday demanding the right to organize and proper wage increases.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Uncertainty spooks market

Uncertainty spooks market While everybody agrees that it is President Abdurrahman Wahid's constitutional prerogative to appoint and replace his Cabinet members and that his economic team did require a realignment, his sacking of Industry Minister Jusuf Kalla and State Minister of Investment and ...

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Clean and real democracy

Clean and real democracy I would like to contribute my thoughts -- how dare Australia take all the credit concerning East Timor.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Tyasno apologizes for Army's past mistakes

Tyasno apologizes for Army's past mistakes JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Tyasno Sudarto delivered an apology to the nation on Wednesday for "Army troops' past mistakes" and pledged such actions would not be repeated in the future.

Thu, 27 Apr 2000

JP/Violence flares in Ambon after Megawati departure

Violence flares in Ambon after Megawati departure AMBON, Maluku (JP): Two men were killed here on Wednesday only hours after Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri left the provincial capital on a two-day visit aimed at effecting peace in the prolonged sectarian conflict.