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49 articles.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Night spots get Euro 2000 bonus

Night spots get Euro 2000 bonus JAKARTA (JP): With the commencement of Euro 2000, night spots in the city are allowed to open longer than their usual business hours, an official of the City Tourism Agency told reporters on Tuesday."They are allowed to operate until 4 a.m.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Ongoing unrest linked to former president: Minister

Ongoing unrest linked to former president: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono suspected on Tuesday that the ongoing violence across the country has something to do with the prosecution against former president Soeharto, who is alleged of massive graft during his ...

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Febi, Hendri hoped to lift RI's Davis Cup performance

Febi, Hendri hoped to lift RI's Davis Cup performance JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian tennis players Febi Widhiyanto and Hendri Susilo Pramono are expected to help the country's Davis Cup team reach Group I in its next tie against China Taipei in October.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/State-owned buildings among quake wreckage

State-owned buildings among quake wreckage JAKARTA (JP): The earthquake and its aftershocks in Bengkulu have ruined 19 out of 69 state buildings, the Ministry of Settlement and Territorial Development announced on Tuesday.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Bapedalda warns industrialists

Bapedalda warns industrialists TANGERANG (JP): A number of industrialists here ignored an invitation from Tangerang's Regional Environmental Impact Management Agency (Bapedalda) to attend a ceremony held in commemoration of World Environment Day at City Hall on Tuesday.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Corrupt police and immaturity

Corrupt police and immaturity On the evening of June 11, my wife and I were returning from a well-known restaurant in Kota, North Jakarta, with my sister and her boyfriend, who were visiting from Hong Kong.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Government plans another Rp 105.65t in bonds to recapitalize banks

Government plans another Rp 105.65t in bonds to recapitalize banks JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to issue another Rp 105.65 trillion in bonds to complete the country's bank recapitalization program, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Finance.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Terrorism handbook alarms police

Terrorism handbook alarms police JAKARTA (JP): A senior police intelligence officer revealed on Tuesday that copies of a handbook on terrorism were circulating in the capital.Speaking at a hearing with legislators, assistant to the National Police chief for intelligence affairs Maj. Gen.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Papuan presidium to meet with Abdurrahman over congress

Papuan presidium to meet with Abdurrahman over congress JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): The presidium of the Papuan People's Congress plans to meet with President Abdurrahman Wahid on June 25 to submit the result of the recent congress which declared their desire to separate from Indonesia.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Indofood takeover plan halted

Indofood takeover plan halted JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed food giant PT Indofood Sukses Makmur has decided to postpone its plan to acquire an affiliated noodle plant in Saudi Arabia to avoid breaching the capital market regulations.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Indorayon to restart pulp plant operation

Indorayon to restart pulp plant operation JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed pulp and fiber rayon firm PT Inti Indorayon Utama expects to resume the operation of its pulp plant in Porsea, North Sumatra, next month following the government's recent decision to allow it to reopen the factory.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Conversion rates

Conversion rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on June 13, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/$340m of govt debts to be rescheduled

$340m of govt debts to be rescheduled JAKARTA (JP): The steering committee at the London Club of commercial banks has approved the Indonesian government's proposal to reschedule around US$340 million of debt falling due through March 31, 2002, Bank Indonesia deputy governor Dono Iskandar ...

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Sri Mulyani, Teddy named commissioners

Sri Mulyani, Teddy named commissioners JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of listed PT Unilever Indonesia approved on Tuesday the appointment of the secretary of the National Economic Council (DEN) Sri Mulyani Indrawati and chief executive of automotive concern PT Astra International Theodore "Teddy" P.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Rule of law through free press

Rule of law through free pressBy Todung Mulya Lubis JAKARTA (JP): Recently the Jawa Pos daily was occupied by members of the Banser civilian guards organization, and since then much criticism has been raised regarding the lack of professionalism in the press.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition* Miniature Ship Exhibition and Workshop, at Art Deco Lobby, Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, until June 27. Workshop at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Performance * Music: Fete de la Musique, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10, 4 p.m.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Employer drugged, robbed by maid

Employer drugged, robbed by maid PONOROGO, East Java: Patnawati, a resident of Dumai regency in Riau, has filed a report to police here that her maid, Astuti, drugged her and ran off with one kilogram of gold and Rp 6 million in cash.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/No paper

No paper In observance of Prophet Muhammad's birthday, The Jakarta Post will not be published tomorrow. The Post will appear again on Friday.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Indonesians need to learn how to use power wisely

Indonesians need to learn how to use power wiselyBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): On Oct. 2, 1999 the newly established House of Representatives elected its speaker and four deputy speakers.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Joint security body lays 'ground rules' for Aceh pause

Joint security body lays 'ground rules' for Aceh pause BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The joint committee on security modalities launched procedures on Tuesday for the three-month humanitarian pause which was agreed on in an accord by the government and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist rebels.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Bogor minivan drivers' strike in its second day

Bogor minivan drivers' strike in its second day BOGOR (JP): Public minivan drivers took their strike into the second day on Tuesday, with crews from four other routes joining the protest and adding to local commuter misery.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Truth commission's brief includes '65 killings

Truth commission's brief includes '65 killings JAKARTA (JP): A draft law proposes that the planned commission for truth and reconciliation focus its tasks on settlement of gross human rights violations which occurred between 1965 and 1989, a member of the team drawing up the bill said on Tuesday.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Minister Kwik questions Bapepam on Lippo e-Net

Minister Kwik questions Bapepam on Lippo e-Net JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie has sent a letter to chairman of Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) Herwidayatmo to question the investigation progress into PT Lippo e-Net, which has ...

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Suwondo hands over car to city police

Suwondo hands over car to city police JAKARTA (JP): In attempt to pay back the Rp 35 billion (US$4.1 million) he allegedly took from the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) employees foundation Yanatera, President Abdurrahman Wahid's masseur Suwondo handed over one of his three luxury cars to city ...

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Talent scouting for SEA Games to start at PON, says Arie

Talent scouting for SEA Games to start at PON, says Arie JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's failure to win the overall title in the 1999 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games is a good lesson for the country to better prepare itself before competing in any regional multisports events.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Government ponders revising economic aim

Government ponders revising economic aim JAKARTA (JP): The government may have to revise its macroeconomic targets for this year if the rupiah continues to weaken, a government adviser said on Tuesday.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Korean summit

Korean summit The Korean summit began on Tuesday after a one-day delay caused by problems with Pyongyang's technical preparation.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Check my paintings: Nyoman Gunarsa

Check my paintings: Nyoman Gunarsa DENPASAR, Bali: Noted Balinese painter Nyoman Gunarsa is calling on owners of his paintings to double check their purchases to determine if they are fakes.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Malaysia commits serious border violations: Widodo

Malaysia commits serious border violations: Widodo JAKARTA (JP): Malaysia's violations of Indonesian sovereignty along the border in Kalimantan are serious, said Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Adm. Widodo A.S.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/TV programs

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

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Turning the clock back for men to make them young

Turning the clock back for men to make them young In today's competitive world, men are under constant pressure to look and be younger. Yet, at the same time, society robs men of their youth and demands that they behave in a very "middle- aged" way as soon as they pass their 30th birthday.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Juwono defends business projects of TNI officers

Juwono defends business projects of TNI officers JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono defended the business activities of Indonesian Military (TNI) officers as a way to help improve its soldier's welfare, saying that it was needed given the government's inability to provide a ...

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Impending reshuffle in TNI denied

Impending reshuffle in TNI denied JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Adm. Widodo A.S. poured cold water on rumors of an impending major shake-up in the Armed Forces.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Golkar criticizes Marzuki over handling of BI chief case

Golkar criticizes Marzuki over handling of BI chief case JAKARTA (JP): Censured by almost daily student demonstrations for the slow pace of investigation into several high profile corruption cases, Attorney General Marzuki Darusman is also coming under fire from his own party ranks.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Impression from Australia

Impression from Australia Images of Indonesia being a country in turmoil remain vivid among Indonesians in Australia. The main reason is that Australia's SBS TV station relays news every day from Indonesia's TVRI in the Indonesian language.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Calculating the costs of the Mindanao war

Calculating the costs of the Mindanao war BACOLOD CITY: I joined Alay sa Kawal Foundation president Ramon Pedrosa and executive trustee Ed Santiago in this city the other day to award checks of P10,000 each to the widows of 12 soldiers from the 6th Special Forces Battalion of the 303rd Infantry ...

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Mother and Child series define Indonesia 'Baroque'

Mother and Child series define Indonesia 'Baroque'By Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Galeri Nasional Indonesia, usually rather sterile in appearance, was transformed into an environment which one might mistake for a mountainside villa outside Jakarta.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Recent vigilante killings raise death toll to 103

Recent vigilante killings raise death toll to 103 JAKARTA (JP): The killing of five suspected robbers by a mob in East Jakarta on Saturday raised the number of victims of street justice sent to the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) to 103 since the start of the year.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Jakarta athletes told retain overall title

Jakarta athletes told retain overall title JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso said on Tuesday he expected his contingent members to contribute their best in the upcoming 15th National Games (PON) in Surabaya, in terms of fair play, sportsmanship and principles of gallantry.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Mission Impossible 2 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Perfumed Garden 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Hide and Seek 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Halloween H20 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Mickey Blue Eyes ...

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/IBRA needs bank help to restructure loans

IBRA needs bank help to restructure loans JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will soon appoint two banks to help the agency restructure some Rp 8.4 trillion (US$976.44 million) of bank bad debts under its management, a senior official at the agency says.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Gus Dur's healer suspected of involvement in tender

Gus Dur's healer suspected of involvement in tender JAKARTA (JP): President of PT PLN Kuntoro Mangkusubroto admitted on Tuesday that an associate of President Abdurrahman Wahid's had asked him to back a consortium of companies in a bid to win a US$74 million project of the state electricity ...

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Artist Yuswantoro kisses money motif goodbye

Artist Yuswantoro kisses money motif goodbye YOGYAKARTA (JP): Yuswantoro Adi's critics and admirers will have to stop singing the ABBA hit that goes "Money, money, money ... always money" in mockery or in praise of his art featuring banknotes to represent greed and materialism.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/JICT aims to rival Singapore as hub port

JICT aims to rival Singapore as hub port JAKARTA (JP): Port operator Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT) expects to rival Singapore in becoming a world hub for Indonesian routes.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 13, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Ex-gang leader arrested for alleged gun possession

Ex-gang leader arrested for alleged gun possession JAKARTA (JP): Hercules, a former gang leader at Tanah Abang regional market in Central Jakarta was arrested predawn on Tuesday for the alleged possession of an FN-45 handgun, said a city police officer on Tuesday."City police arrested him at 3 a.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Irene expected to reach Olympic semis

Irene expected to reach Olympic semis JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian women's sprinter Irene Truitje Joseph is expected to reach the semifinals in the Sydney Olympic Games in September.Coach Pieter F.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/Defendant denies allegations of abusing migrant workers

Defendant denies allegations of abusing migrant workers JAKARTA (JP): A panel of judges at the Central Jakarta District court laughed on Tuesday at the responses of a 49-year- old defendant charged with the physical abuse and sexual molestation of two prospective female migrant workers.

Wed, 14 Jun 2000

JP/BUMN's must be strengthened

BUMN's must be strengthened Despite several analysts's skepticism that the government will be able to reach the target of Rp 6.5 trillion in privatization proceeds this year, the Minister of Investment and State Enterprises Development expressed his optimism that the target is achievable.