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Searching for all articles published on 2000-06-21 ...

48 articles.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Companies under JITF get special treatment

Companies under JITF get special treatment JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) management has agreed to exempt poorly performing companies from the existing listing requirement if they are engaged in debt restructuring talks with their respective creditors.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/TNI members attacked police station: Witness

TNI members attacked police station: Witness JAKARTA (JP): Driver of the Kopaja public bus who drove a group of men on Monday to Mampang Police subprecinct in South Jakarta identified the mob, who violently attacked the police station and stabbed three men, as military personnel.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/SingPower to buy PowerNet

SingPower to buy PowerNet SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Singapore Power Ltd., confirmed Tuesday it has agreed to buy Australian power transmission company GPU PowerNet for A$2.1 billion.GPU PowerNet, the power-transmission system of the state of Victoria, is owned by General Public Utilities Inc.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Govt to adopt program on the elderly

Govt to adopt program on the elderly JAKARTA (JP): The government is preparing a program to enable people over 60 years of age to become independent and productive.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Locals ask for job at Menara Permai

Locals ask for job at Menara Permai BOGOR (JP): About 1,000 locals residing near the Menara Permai industrial complex at the regency rallied on Monday demanding factories operating in the area to give them jobs.The demonstrators blocked the entrance of the complex from 6 a.m.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/RP's Muslims fight for 'usurped' homeland

RP's Muslims fight for 'usurped' homelandBy Girlie Linao MANILA (DPA): A marine proudly waved the Philippine flag, while other jubilant troops gathered for a photo in front of a bombed-out mosque after capturing a key camp of separatist rebels in the southern Philippines.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Police arrest Kamra member for stealing handgun

Police arrest Kamra member for stealing handgun TANGERANG (JP): Ciledug Police have charged a 19-year-old civilian militia (Kamra) member with stealing a revolver from a security guard, an officer said on Monday.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/The puzzle of good governance

The puzzle of good governanceBy Satish Mishra JAKARTA (JP): The considerable literature on the role of institutions in development suggests that we are far from being able to define an ideal universal institutional structure or incentive which helps define "good governance.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/War is squandering Africa's rich resources

War is squandering Africa's rich resourcesBy Jamie Doward LONDON: A few miles outside the Angolan capital of Luanda lie a motley collection of rusting Russian T54 and T72 tanks. The tanks were junk even before the Angolan government bought them.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/TNI and civilian achievements

TNI and civilian achievements Dr. Kusnanto Anggoro, a military observer from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) observed that the reformation in the Indonesian Military (TNI) is moving at a snail's pace. TNI is only transferring members to different positions.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Rizal Ramli reports 'Detak' for defamation

Rizal Ramli reports 'Detak' for defamation JAKARTA (JP): The National Logistics Agency (Bulog) chief Rizal Ramli filed a report at the Jakarta Police Headquarters on Tuesday over news coverage by Detak weekly tabloid about an alleged bribe attempt.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Men under constant pressure to look and stay younger

Men under constant pressure to look and stay younger 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, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Student detained over drugs despite exam

Student detained over drugs despite exam PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Local police have pledged to continue detaining high school student Dana, who was arrested for using crystal amphetamine derivative Shabu-Shabu, in a bid to get more information of a possible drug ring.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Jakarta and Tangerang to have a joint terminal

Jakarta and Tangerang to have a joint terminal JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta and Tangerang will soon have a new shared bus terminal to provide better, congestion free transportation services for the residents, an official said on Monday.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Pegadaian to issue Rp 150b bonds

Pegadaian to issue Rp 150b bonds JAKARTA (JP): State-run pawnshop operator PT Perum Pegadaian will issue Rp 150 billion (US$17.6 million) bonds with an eight- year tenure in mid-July, the company's president Sjamsir Kadir said on Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Alleged gambling operator could face light sentence

Alleged gambling operator could face light sentence JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor demanded on Tuesday that the Central Jakarta District Court sentence an alleged gambling operator to 10 months imprisonment with eight months for his three employees.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Gus Dur says Soeharto worth US$45 billion

Gus Dur says Soeharto worth US$45 billion CAIRO (JP): Speaking at the same place where two-years ago then president Soeharto described reports that he was one of the world's richest men as libelous, President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Tuesday that the former president's wealth is so huge it ...

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Complaints over marriage cost

Complaints over marriage cost BANYUMAS, Central Java: Gumelar district residents complained on Tuesday about the high cost of getting married as set by the local office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs (KUA).

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/IBRA concedes asset disposal rate still low

IBRA concedes asset disposal rate still low JAKARTA (JP): Deputy chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Arwin Rasyid acknowledged on Tuesday that the agency's asset disposal rate over the past two years -- 2.5 percent -- was still relatively low.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, June 21, 2000

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, June 21, 2000Exhibition* 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.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Syrian elite to give Bashar only qualified support

Syrian elite to give Bashar only qualified supportBy Khaled Yacoub Oweis DAMASCUS (Reuters): Bashar al-Assad has been showered with flowery endorsements as Syria's next president but he can count on only qualified support from a powerful elder generation that prefers stability over reform, ...

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Pyongyang summit: Reflections of the South Korean reporter

Pyongyang summit: Reflections of the South Korean reporterBy Chon Shi-yong PYONGYANG: Except for the hoopla surrounding the inter-Korean summit, Pyongyang appeared to be little different from what I had seen on television and learned from the accounts of those who visited the North Korean capital ...

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 20, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Visa International

Visa International I refer to Mr. Eddy Noegroho's letter VISA/BNI Card (The Jakarta Post, June 9, 2000). We would like to reassure Mr.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Workers killed in dorm fire

Workers killed in dorm fire JAKARTA (JP): A fire destroyed a dormitory housing employees of PT Kencana Aga Lestari on Jl. Raya Wajok, Siantan district, Pontianak regency, West Kalimantan, early on Tuesday morning, killing eight workers.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Money a strong motive for leaked high school exams

Money a strong motive for leaked high school exams JAKARTA (JP): Thirteen people are currently being investigated as suspects by the National Police for leaking the nationwide senior high school final examinations (Ebtanas).Minister of National Education Yahya A.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 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, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Soldiers arrested for grenade blast

Soldiers arrested for grenade blast MEDAN, North Sumatra: Local military police have detained and are currently questioning two soldiers in connection with Monday's grenade blast at Meliala Hotel, Bukit Barisan Military Commander Maj. Gen. Affandi said on Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Host E. Java takes lead on PON opener

Host E. Java takes lead on PON openerBy Ivy Susanti SURABAYA (JP): Host East Java stood at top of the medal standings on Tuesday on the first day of the 15th National Games (PON) here with a total of nine golds, four silvers and a bronze.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/RI-U.S. joint venture enters pulp industry

RI-U.S. joint venture enters pulp industry JAKARTA (JP): A new Indonesian and American joint venture, PT Indokor Callaway, plans to invest a total of US$4 million to build two plants to produce chemicals for the improvement of the quality of the country's pulp and paper.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Conductor killed over Rp 200 row

Conductor killed over Rp 200 row JAKARTA (JP): A bus conductor was stabbed to death after a quarrel over Rp 200 with three unofficial traffic wardens operating on Jl. I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Pondok Kopi, East Jakarta, police said Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Govt may sell 25%-35% of its Sucofindo stake

Govt may sell 25%-35% of its Sucofindo stake JAKARTA (JP): The government is considering selling 25 percent to 35 percent of its stake in surveyor company PT Sucofindo as part of this year's privatization program, a senior government official said on TuesdaySecretary to State Minister of ...

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Wednesday, June 21 2000)

Pick of the Flicks (for Wednesday, June 21 2000)Hollywood 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 Gunshy 14:55 17:35 19:45 ...

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Council says KKN remains rampant in administration

Council says KKN remains rampant in administration JAKARTA (JP): The City Council criticized Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso on Tuesday for his failure to clean up corruption, collusion and nepotism practices from his administration.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Foreign investment dropped by 84% in May

Foreign investment dropped by 84% in May JAKARTA (JP): Foreign direct investment dropped by 84 percent to US$167.6 million in May from $1.084 billion in April, a senior government official said on Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/EU summit may be the calm before storm

EU summit may be the calm before stormBy Udo Bergdoll BONN (DPA): The two-day European Union (EU) summit this week in Feira in northern Portugal may seem to EU leaders like the calm in eye of a hurricane preceding their December meeting in Nice, where, under French leadership, they will have to ...

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Bad governance

Bad governance The way Indonesia's major aid donors are going on about the need to establish good governance, both in public and corporate sectors, raises a question about the objective of this exercise.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Reporting progress

Reporting progress Three recent articles in this newspaper illustrate what the press can do in Guangdong, and to some degree across the mainland.One story described the plight of a restaurant owner plagued by local officials who felt entitled to free meals on demand.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Politics may be behind Tg. Priok probe report

Politics may be behind Tg. Priok probe report The National Commission on Human Rights' committee for the 1984 mass killing in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta (KPP HAM Tanjung Priok), has come under fire for its report to the House of Representatives (DPR) suggesting to summon parties related to the ...

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/N. Maluku flares up again, over 100 die

N. Maluku flares up again, over 100 die AMBON, Maluku (JP): Resurgent violence has shattered weeks of calm in North Maluku, with the military putting the death toll on Tuesday at 108.Outgoing Pattimura Military Commander overseeing Maluku Brig. Gen.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Japan elections key to reform, market stability

Japan elections key to reform, market stabilityBy William Mallard TOKYO (Reuters): A general election on Sunday will have profound implications for Japan's stalled economic reforms and would surely prompt short-term market turmoil if voters drive the present coalition government from power.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Bus shelters have extra functions for street people

Bus shelters have extra functions for street people JAKARTA (JP): It is now common to see bus shelters in the city being used as trading places, sites for street musicians and even "homes" for vagrants.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Health regulation for president needed: Amien

Health regulation for president needed: Amien JAKARTA (JP): People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais on Tuesday continued his drive for a health requirement to be imposed on the President suggesting that a bill be drafted which clearly defines these criterion for future presidents.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Government battling with refugee dilemma

Government battling with refugee dilemma JAKARTA (JP): The problem of refugees is quickly becoming a major unresolved problem in the country with over three-quarters of a million people displaced from their homes due to various conflicts.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Observers hail support for Cabinet reshuffle

Observers hail support for Cabinet reshuffle JAKARTA (JP): Political observers have welcomed the apparent show of solidarity for the President in undertaking a Cabinet reshuffle, saying despite the political bickering, it demonstrated that major political parties still put the national interest ...

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/No fake tickets on sale, PON chief Imam Utomo says

No fake tickets on sale, PON chief Imam Utomo says SURABAYA (JP): Chairman of the organizing committee of the 15th National Games (PON) Imam Utomo denied reports that fake tickets were sold during the opening ceremony of PON on Monday.

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/BCA building and other prime assets for sale

BCA building and other prime assets for sale JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will sell the prime Bank Central Asia (BCA) office building next month in its first attempt to dispose of the property assets surrendered by former bank owners, according to an ...

Wed, 21 Jun 2000

JP/Bulogate

Bulogate Principally, corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN), however insignificant it may look, must be eradicated fairly and justly. But it should not shift the focus away from more important national tasks, i.e.