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Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, June 30, 2000

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, June 30, 2000Exhibitions * Sculpture, Sketch Exhibition: Dua Perintis at Mon Decor Gallery, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya no. 1 blok B 13-14, Central Jakarta (Phone: 6299660), Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., until July 9.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Foreign operators question Indonesia's telecoms policy

Foreign operators question Indonesia's telecoms policy JAKARTA (JP): Foreign giant telephone firms France Telecom and Singapore Telecom questioned on Thursday the Indonesian government's planned reform of the country's telecommunications sector, calling it "ambiguous".

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Huge flood causes extensive damage

Huge flood causes extensive damage BOGOR (JP): Extensive flooding from four days of torrential rains and storms through Tuesday destroyed crops, irrigation systems, roads, schools, and hundreds of houses in 11 villages in Bogor regency.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on June 29, 2000 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,195.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Friday, June 30, 2000)

Pick of the Flicks (for Friday, June 30, 2000)Hollywood KC The Road To El Dorado 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Mission Impossible 2 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Candyman 3 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Dinosaur 14:55 17:35 19:45 ...

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/GSM 1800 for Telkom, Indosat

GSM 1800 for Telkom, Indosat JAKARTA (JP): The government will award PT Telkom and PT Indosat with new licenses as mobile telephone operators for the GSM 1800 format as part of its plan to turn the two firms into full network service providers, a government official said.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 8:30 Music 9:30 Sports 11:30 Interval 2:00 p.m.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Pujiono: 'Kendang' maker with a modest life

Pujiono: 'Kendang' maker with a modest lifeBy Singgir Kartana BANYUWANGI, East Java (JP): To many, the kendang, a small drum covered with leather at each end, is just another musical instrument. To Pujiono, 44, however, it signifies life itself.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Students demand closure of IIU

Students demand closure of IIU MEDAN, North Sumatra: Dozens of activists of the Indonesian Christian Students Movement (GMKI) rallied in front of the Inti Indorayon Utama (IIU) pulp company here on Wednesday.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Jakarta surrenders PON title to E. Java for the first time

Jakarta surrenders PON title to E. Java for the first timeBy Ivy Susanti SURABAYA (JP): East Java secured the overall champion title of the 15th National Games (PON) for the first time in history by collecting 130 golds, 105 silvers and 113 bronzes.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Emergency status in Maluku takes effect at snail's pace

Emergency status in Maluku takes effect at snail's pace AMBON, Maluku (JP): With open attacks largely suppressed in Ambon, sniper fire has become the most immediate concern for many residents.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Gold implies success?

Gold implies success? Quoting Chris Brummit on June 25, 2000, in The Jakarta Post regarding a band named Aqua, he said: " ... Rene brandished a chunky gold watch and ring -- the fruits, presumably, of success.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/BI says recent increase in interest rate is 'temporary'

BI says recent increase in interest rate is 'temporary' JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution said on Thursday that the sharp increase in its benchmark interest rate was "temporary" due to the sudden high liquidity demand in the interbank money market.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/People have yet to adjust after a regime change

People have yet to adjust after a regime change The following is the first part of an interview with Greg Barton Ph.D, senior lecturer at Deakin University, Australia, who is also the authorized biographer of Indonesian President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Non-budgetary funds 'must go' into state coffers by July 10

Non-budgetary funds 'must go' into state coffers by July 10 JAKARTA (JP): Finance minister Bambang Sudibyo announced on Thursday that all non-budgetary funds belonging to government ministries and state agencies, including the military, must be transferred to a special state revenue account by ...

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Police to replace Paspampres, says Gen. Rusdihardjo

Police to replace Paspampres, says Gen. Rusdihardjo JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Rusdihardjo disclosed on Thursday that the Presidential Security Detail (Paspampres) would be dissolved soon and the duty would be handed over to police personnel.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Foreign investment has yet to recover

Foreign investment has yet to recover JAKARTA (JP): Despite an increasing number of foreign investment projects, the capital may see a decline in investment value this year, an official said on Thursday.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Wealth commission candidates named

Wealth commission candidates named JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives on Thursday announced a lineup of 204 candidates for a 45-member commission to audit the wealth of state officials.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/270 refugee feared dead as ship sinks

270 refugee feared dead as ship sinks AMBON, Maluku (JP): A boat carrying at least 270 refugees fleeing sectarian violence in Tobelo, Halmahera island in North Maluku, is believed to have sunk somewhere in the Sahu waters off the northern tip of Sulawesi.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Dynaplast to buy foreign plant

Dynaplast to buy foreign plant JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of plastic packaging company PT Dynaplast approved on Thursday the management's proposal to acquire a 51 percent stake of another plastic packaging company based in Thailand, Berli Prospack Co.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Fire razes disputed bungalows

Fire razes disputed bungalows DENPASAR, Bali: Midday fire destroyed six of nine uninhabited bungalows in Jimbaran, near here, on Thursday.Kuta police subprecinct chief Capt. Made Astawa said strong wind and the fragility of the buildings had helped the fire to spread.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Gus Dur opens 12th Ansor congress

Gus Dur opens 12th Ansor congress BOYOLALI, Central Java (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid opened the 12th congress of the Ansor Youth Movement (GP Ansor), the youth wing of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), here on Thursday, calling on the youth to remain critical in their approach to national problems.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Global facts of life from UNDP report 2000

Global facts of life from UNDP report 2000 * War and internal conflicts in the 1990s forced 50 million people to flee their homes.* 100 million children live or work on the streets.* State monopoly of the media exists in only five per cent of all countries.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 29, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Challenging the world on rights

Challenging the world on rights The following are excerpts from related material on the Human Development Report 2000, which was released on June 29, from the United Nations Development Program, based in New York.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/The Prime Minister and the Pope

The Prime Minister and the Pope When a prime minister under increasing pressure over fierce attacks against Christians in his country calls on the religious head of the world's Catholic community, the meeting is the message.By seeking an audience with Pope John Paul II at the Vatican, Mr.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Pertamina promises to probe graft report

Pertamina promises to probe graft report JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina promised on Thursday it would probe graft allegations amounting to Rp 1.054 trillion (US$122 million) in a recent audit by the Development and Finance Comptroller (BPKP).

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Talipot: Journey to the root of the water dance

Talipot: Journey to the root of the water danceBy Wawan S. Husin JAKARTA (JP): If you want to laugh and be happy and yet still have something to think about after the curtain has fallen, you may wish to consider attending a performance by Par Le Theater Talipot (Talipot Theater).

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Pencak silat fit for exhibition in 2002 Asiad

Pencak silat fit for exhibition in 2002 Asiad SURABAYA (JP): After struggling for several years, traditional martial arts pencak silat finally has a great chance to be featured as an exhibition event at the 2002 Asian Games in Pusan, South Korea.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Students receive emergency fund

Students receive emergency fund PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Around 25 percent of students ranging from elementary to senior high schools here are listed as recipients of state emergency funds under the social safety net program, an official said on Thursday.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Warni's tragic story

Warni's tragic story The tragic death of Warni in Saudi Arabia could happen to any of the hundreds of thousands of Indonesians working there or in other foreign countries. The 27 year old from Malang, East Java, was executed three weeks ago for murdering her Arab employer in 1998.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Indofood bypasses paying dividens for 1999

Indofood bypasses paying dividens for 1999 JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Indofood Sukses Makmur said on Thursday it would not pay any dividend for 1999 financial year as most of the Rp 1.4 trillion net profit made during the year would be retained to help pay its debts.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Govt to divest up to 14% stake in Aneka Tambang

Govt to divest up to 14% stake in Aneka Tambang JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to further divest up to 14 percent stake in the state owned general mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) in October either through the stock exchange or direct placement to strategic investors.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/The list continues to grow

The list continues to grow We highly appreciate the political stance announced by President Abdurrahman Wahid's administration last year to make the eradication of corruption the government's first priority.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Dutch to build estate at Kramat Tunggak

Dutch to build estate at Kramat Tunggak CIPAYUNG, West Java (JP): Dutch companies, in cooperation with local firms, are planning to build a housing and office complex on the site of the former Kramat Tunggak red-light district in North Jakarta, Deputy Governor for Social Affairs Djailani said on ...

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/Govt predicts solid non-oil and gas exports

Govt predicts solid non-oil and gas exports JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the National Agency for Export Development (NAFED) Gusmardi Bustami said he was upbeat the upward trend in non-oil and gas exports would continue until the year-end, thanks to returning foreign buyers' confidence in Indonesian ...

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/House votes to question President

House votes to question President JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved on Thursday an interpellation motion to question President Abdurrahman Wahid over the recent dismissal of two of his economic ministers.

Fri, 30 Jun 2000

JP/RI falls to 109 in UN HDI report

RI falls to 109 in UN HDI report JAKARTA (JP): Despite falling another four places to 109 out of 174 countries in this year's Human Development Index (HDI) report, United Nations officials remained upbeat on Indonesia saying many other indicators had shown an upward trend.