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44 articles.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Bombs, bombers and the bombed

Bombs, bombers and the bombedBy Sidhesh Kaul JAKARTA (JP): Nothing has changed. Not one bit. Indonesia has been rocked by bombs of varying types and intensities for the last five decades and nobody is listening. Social bombs. Economic bombs. Political bombs.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Exhibition* Arts Exhibition: Point de vue, images du monde, by Renaud Auguste-Dormeuil, at the Fine Arts Gallery, West Java Cultural Center in Dago, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., until July 15.Performances* Performances by Bandung young artists, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/BNI's ATM robbed in Bekasi

BNI's ATM robbed in Bekasi JAKARTA (JP): Bekasi Police detectives have not made any significant progress in their investigation of the theft of Rp 196.2 million (US$21,325) from Bank BNI's automatic teller machine (ATM) at Goro wholesale outlet in Pekayon, South Bekasi, an officer said on Monday.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Sjahril's detention extended

Sjahril's detention extended JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office extended on Monday the arrest of central bank governor Sjahril Sabirin to another 40 days, pending the completion of the investigation into his involvement in the Bank Bali scandal.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Jakarta-N. Europe shipping

Jakarta-N. Europe shipping JAKARTA (JP): The world's largest container shipping alliance, the Grand Alliance, launched its first direct service to Indonesia with the arrival of OOCL Fortune at Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT) last Friday to start a new direct service between the ...

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Protesters vandalize governor's office

Protesters vandalize governor's office MEDAN, North Sumatra: Hundreds of impatient protesters who have camped out at the North Sumatra governor's office for four days, started to vandalize the complex on Monday.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Malaysia's arms heist

Malaysia's arms heist Malaysian police continue to hunt for more members of the Al- Ma'unah Islamic cult following a daring arms theft on July 2 by the organization's firebrands.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: House on Haunted Hill 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Next Best Thing 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Mission Impossible 2 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Dinosaur 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Pukar ...

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Parents prefer schools nearer to home

Parents prefer schools nearer to home JAKARTA (JP): Fearing for the lives of their children due to the growing number of violent student brawls, many parents have decided to enroll their junior high school-graduated children in schools closer to their homes.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Army set to send more troops to troubled Maluku

Army set to send more troops to troubled Maluku SEMARANG (JP): The Army is set to send more reinforcement troops to the war-torn Maluku Islands, including Ambon, if the situation remains out of hand, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Tyasno Sudarto said here on Monday."We are preparing additional troops.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Senior cops face school dismissal

Senior cops face school dismissal JAKARTA (JP): A National Police officer revealed on Monday the police would not issue advanced course certificates to some 14 middle-ranking police officers due to their alleged involvement in drugs."The National Police is investigating the case.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/PPP faction to reject Sutiyoso's speech

PPP faction to reject Sutiyoso's speech JAKARTA (JP): While questioning Governor Sutiyoso's ability to govern the capital, United Development Party Faction (PPP) faction at City Council hinted on Monday of a plan to reject the governor's accountability speech before the council last month.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/UK trade mission visits RI

UK trade mission visits RI JAKARTA (JP): A major British delegation from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) began a week-long visit to Indonesia on Monday to seek new business opportunities in the country.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Provinces want more revenues from natural resources

Provinces want more revenues from natural resources JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Bambang Subianto said on Monday that regional administrations wanted a greater revenue share from their natural resources, but at the same time they also wanted the central government to continue to cover their ...

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Top leaders meet in show of unity

Top leaders meet in show of unity JAKARTA (JP): Top political leaders confirmed here on Monday that they had held a private meeting with President Abdurrahman Wahid to consolidate ranks and ensure the continuity of the government for the sake of national stability.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Toxic fish causes deaths

Toxic fish causes deaths BANJARNEGARA, Central Java: A nine-year-old girl died and six family members are being treated in Kalibening village after they unsuspectingly ate a toxic home-cooked fish on Sunday evening, police have said.Khotijah, 40, fried a dry-salted fish for her family's dinner.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Alarming rise in number of HIV carriers

Alarming rise in number of HIV carriers JAKARTA (JP): The number of those infected with HIV has shown an alarming increase this year, with the total number of new sufferers in the first five months of 2000 nearly equal to last year's 12-month total.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Djoko tells court how he spent Bank Bali money

Djoko tells court how he spent Bank Bali money JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Djoko S. Tjandra, a defendant in the high-profile Bank Bali scandal, told the South Jakarta District Court that he used Rp 434 billion (US$47 million) of Rp 546 billion paid to PT Era Giat Prima (EGP) to recoup interbank ...

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/IBRA to divest ownership in BCA and Bank Niaga

IBRA to divest ownership in BCA and Bank Niaga JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to further divest part of its ownership in publicly listed Bank Central Asia (BCA) and Bank Niaga this year in a bid to raise cash to help finance the state budget, deputy chairman of the Indonesian Bank ...

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Financial director of 'Antara' fired for fraud

Financial director of 'Antara' fired for fraud JAKARTA (JP): Antara news agency chief Mohamad Sobary fired on Monday his finance director, Saiful Hadi, over an alleged Rp 350 million embezzlement.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Drinking water

Drinking water The article about mineral water on page 9 of the July 5 edition of The Jakarta Post contained an error.The writer says that "Purified, or reverse osmosis water must be distilled by a process in which the water is boiled, evaporated and the vapor condensed".This is not true.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Saudi will not raise oil output, Rodriguez says

Saudi will not raise oil output, Rodriguez says JAKARTA (JP): President of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Ali Rodriguez Arague, confirmed on Monday that Saudi Arabia would not go ahead with its plan to raise oil output.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Tallo tells Ruteng people to be calm

Tallo tells Ruteng people to be calm KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): East Nusa Tenggara Governor Pieter A. Tallo called for calm on Monday and warned that anyone found to have been involved in the recent violence which claimed two lives in Ruteng, Flores, would be punished.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Witnesses quizzed over bombing of AG's Office

Witnesses quizzed over bombing of AG's Office JAKARTA (JP): Police have questioned nine witnesses over the bomb blast at the Attorney General's Office compound last Tuesday, which caused some minor damage to a lavatory on the ground floor of the five-story office building of the Deputy Attorney ...

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Navy, Air Force ready to secure Jakarta

Navy, Air Force ready to secure Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The Navy and Air Force are committed to providing full backup to the police and Army in securing the capital during next month's General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), senior officers said on Monday.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Sunken vessel 'Ashigara' to be salvaged in August

Sunken vessel 'Ashigara' to be salvaged in August JAKARTA (JP): A massive salvage operation to raise the sunken Japanese warship Ashigara in the Bangka Straits is due to begin in August.

Tue, 11 Jul 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.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on July 10, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Indonesian shuttlers see easy first round

Indonesian shuttlers see easy first round JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's singles shuttlers, including Thomas Cup hero Hendrawan, will have slight opening matches at the three-star Thailand Open beginning on Wednesday.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/New bill on right to form unions passed

New bill on right to form unions passed JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives on Monday unanimously passed a new bill on the rights of workers to unionize.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/PSSI warns foreigners playing for local clubs to behave

PSSI warns foreigners playing for local clubs to behave JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) warned foreign players on Monday who are competing in the quarterfinals of the Bank Mandiri national soccer league in Jakarta to improve their behavior following an incident ...

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 10, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Reform in fashion

Reform in fashion The fashion industry is apparently struggling for attention and customers. While there are undoubtedly some talented and inspired designers, I would like to address them from the consumer's point of view.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Four killed in Tangerang accident

Four killed in Tangerang accident JAKARTA (JP): Four people were killed and nine others were seriously injured when the driver of an angkot (public minivan) failed to control his speeding vehicle and crashed into a sand- laden truck on a bridge over the Jakarta-Merak toll road on Sunday evening, ...

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Missing Dutch vessel to be seized

Missing Dutch vessel to be seized BATAM, Riau: The local district court issued on Monday a verdict to seize the missing Dutch-flagged MV Amsterdam Zeist dredger and sentenced in absentia its Dutch captain, Leutscher Erick, to three years in jail with a Rp 500 million fine.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Sinar Mas unit to form CDT business

Sinar Mas unit to form CDT business JAKARTA (JP): Integrated logistics companies PT Bina Sinar Amity and PT Bina Sinar Utama plan to establish the country's first customs distribution terminal in the Cakung area of North Jakarta next year, a company official has announced.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Poaching, cyanide fishing threaten Komodo National Park

Poaching, cyanide fishing threaten Komodo National ParkBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Once upon a time when man lived in complete harmony with the animals, a reptile queen named Putri Naga succumbed to the irresistible charms of Najo, a local fisherman.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Planetarium offers virtual journey to faraway galaxy

Planetarium offers virtual journey to faraway galaxyBy Boy de Waart JAKARTA (JP): Still wondering where to take your kids to fill in an afternoon during the long school holidays? What about on a trip to a faraway galaxy -- to the planetarium at Taman Ismail Marzuki in Central Jakarta.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Muhammadiyah calls for national unity

Muhammadiyah calls for national unity JAKARTA (JP): In the wake of the threat of national disintegration, Muslim organization Muhammadiyah has reminded the government and all parts of the country to renew their commitment to the settlement of crises.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Akbar prepared to clarify housing savings scandal

Akbar prepared to clarify housing savings scandal JAKARTA (JP): House of Representative Speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Monday he was prepared to clarify his alleged role in irregularities found in a housing savings scheme.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Commonwealth raises RI stake

Commonwealth raises RI stake JAKARTA (JP): Commonwealth Bank of Australia announced on Monday it has acquired 99 percent interest in its Indonesian joint venture bank, Bank BII Commonwealth.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Bomb threats downplayed

Bomb threats downplayed SURABAYA: Surabaya Police chief Sr. Supt. Sri Kresno Tjokrobawono down played on Monday a slew of bomb threats in the city in recent weeks, saying there was no critical political gain in attempting to plant bombs there.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Rupiah weakness hurting manufacturing: Kadin

Rupiah weakness hurting manufacturing: Kadin JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Aburizal Bakrie said on Monday that if the rupiah continued to stay at about Rp 9,000 per U.S.

Tue, 11 Jul 2000

JP/Rates for tax payment, valid from July 10 to July 16

Rates for tax payment, valid from July 10 to July 16 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 8,950.00Austrian schilling 1 618.02Australian dollar 1 5,267.08Belgian franc 1 210.82Canadian dollar 1 6,010.75Swiss franc 1 5,468.