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Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Table setting and food festival 2000

Table setting and food festival 2000 JAKARTA (JP): A four-day table setting and food festival is scheduled to be held from Thursday at Bidakara Hotel on Jl. Gatot Subroto in South Jakarta. The event was conceived to raise funds for health and scholarships, the organizers said.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Ten people killed in JSX blast

Ten people killed in JSX blast JAKARTA (JP): A powerful blast rocked the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) building here on Wednesday afternoon, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens.The dead, mostly drivers, were brought up one-by-one about four hours after the 3:17 p.m.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Sjahril granted five-day leave

Sjahril granted five-day leave JAKARTA (JP): Suspended Bank Indonesia (Central Bank) governor Sjahril Sabirin left on Wednesday for his hometown in West Sumatra after securing permission from the Attorney General's Office to leave his place of detention for five days, an official said.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Kontras releases sketch of KPA kidnapping suspect

Kontras releases sketch of KPA kidnapping suspect JAKARTA (JP): The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) will disseminate a sketch of a man it believes was an accomplice in the alleged abduction of four activists of the Agrarian Reform Consortium (KPA) last month.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/East and West in Timor borderline

East and West in Timor borderline NEW DELHI: Life in East Timor is an enduring catastrophe. Roughly 80,000 homes were destroyed in the violence unleashed by pro-Jakarta militias, backed by the Indonesian Army, last year, very few of which have been rebuilt.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/RI hesitant to summon U.S. envoy

RI hesitant to summon U.S. envoyBy Irawan Abidin JAKARTA (JP): Many observers have found it hard to understand why the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hesitated for so long before announcing that it had decided to summon the United States envoy to clarify statements attributed to him, that had the ...

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/RI confident of meeting new oil quota

RI confident of meeting new oil quota JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro expressed optimism that Indonesia would be able to boost crude oil production by 41,000 barrels per day (bpd) to meet the new oil production quota.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Banks 'continue to show positive results'

Banks 'continue to show positive results' JAKARTA (JP): The country's 150 commercial banks continued to demonstrate a healthy performance in July with most of their interest margins showing positive growth, according to Bank Indonesia's report.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Witnesses give grim accounts of JSX blast

Witnesses give grim accounts of JSX blast JAKARTA (JP): Employees from some of the companies located in the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) building described the harrowing moments following the powerful explosion that rocked the building on Wednesday afternoon.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Interval 1:15 p.m.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Students ask for death probe

Students ask for death probe BOGOR (JP): Some 500 high school students marched on Wednesday to the City Council building demanding the completion of the investigation into the death of their classmate, Dede Sulaeman, who was killed in an attack on Monday.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/The mythical Chris Ashton

The mythical Chris Ashton I would refer to the letter from D. Chandramouli published in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 2, 2000 and in which he commented on some of the past writers to the Post.As a friend of Chris Ashton I would advise Mr.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Free e-mail for RI Olympic team

Free e-mail for RI Olympic team JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian athletes competing in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games will get free personalized e-mail addresses from e-mail service provider Boleh Net (www.bolehmail.com) to allow them communicate with fans, friends and family.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Balinese traditional Arja opera cheers Jakartans

Balinese traditional Arja opera cheers JakartansBy Tuti Gintini JAKARTA (JP): Bali is noted for its natural beauty and traditional sendratari (dance-drama).The island of the gods is also the birthplace of a unique opera.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Let us not have a blind Southeast Asia region

Let us not have a blind Southeast Asia regionBy Vorapun Srivoranart BANGKOK: During a recent visit to Thailand, South African Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad shared his country's experience in national reconciliation, offering a relevant lesson to Southeast Asia in transition.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/A different view of smoking

A different view of smoking I am very surprised to see an ad for cigarettes appearing in the Sept. 11, edition of The Jakarta Post. The ad which appeared on page 14, took up half a page and was in full color.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Freeport's conflict of interest

Freeport's conflict of interest Recently, PT Freeport Indonesia signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with local Irianese. Later on Aug. 22, 2000, U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Robert S. Gelbard responding to an article in The Jakarta Post dated Aug. 16, 2000 -- U.S.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

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

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Netheads to get their own show on ANteve

Netheads to get their own show on ANteve JAKARTA (JP): Private TV station Anteve in cooperation with Onklik.com and computer distributor PT Acer Indonesia has announced a new Sunday evening show dedicated to all things Internet.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Anticipating the crash in world oil production

Anticipating the crash in world oil productionBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON: A barrel of crude oil still costs more than a barrel of Coke or a barrel of Perrier water, as the website of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) helpfully points out.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/PSSI says Nandar still head coach

PSSI says Nandar still head coach JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) ended the controversy over a possible replacement of the national team coach, announcing on Wednesday that Nandar Iskandar would continue coaching the team for the 2000 Asian Cup in Lebanon and the Tiger ...

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Good corporate governance

Good corporate governance Your featuring of Kwik Kian Gie on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000 is much appreciated, albeit a little bit too late. Better late than never!I have known Pak Kwik since the mid-1980s when he was still active at Institute Manajemen Prasetya Mulia.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Mahaka and IM Texmaco eye league's third series

Mahaka and IM Texmaco eye league's third series JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion Mahaka Satria Muda aims to avenge favorite Indonesia Muda (IM) Texmaco in the 2000 Nuvo Kobatama national basketball league's third series.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Governor uninformed about fuel subsidies

Governor uninformed about fuel subsidies JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso is in the dark about the government's plan to provide cash to the city's poor to protect them from the effects of fuel price hikes due in two weeks.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Ex-Texmaco workers seek council support

Ex-Texmaco workers seek council support BANDUNG, West Java: After five months of unsuccessful lobbying at the House of Representatives and the Ministry of Manpower, workers at the textile manufacturer Texmaco's plants in Subang sought support for a wage hike from the West Java Provincial Council.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/They could holiday anywhere; they chose Bali

They could holiday anywhere; they chose BaliBy Rob Goodfellow DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Stephanie Picald, Celine Dautias and Bruno Bertrand are from Provence in the south of France. David and Kelly Raitt are from Redwood country, northern California.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Requisites for S. African, S. Korean models for justice

Requisites for S. African, S. Korean models for justice Many are learning about the experience of other countries in the search to heal the nation's scars.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Indonesian Navy and Marine Corps to be reorganized

Indonesian Navy and Marine Corps to be reorganized JAKARTA (JP): Marine Corps chief Maj. Gen. Harry Triono confirmed on Wednesday the plan to reorganize the Indonesian Navy and the Marine Corps to improve their performances.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/2 nabbed in connection with FPI shooting

2 nabbed in connection with FPI shooting JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives from Central Jakarta arrested two men believed to have shot dead a senior figure of the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) here about seven weeks ago.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Australian businessman surrenders to police

Australian businessman surrenders to police SURABAYA (JP): After six hours of negotiations with police, Peter Negal, a 60-year-old Australian businessman who refused to talk to officers over an alleged swindle on Tuesday, surrendered to police on Wednesday.South Surabaya Police Sr. Supt.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/KONI given greater authority over sports

KONI given greater authority over sports JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has greater authority to formulate policies on competitive sports development as a result of the dissolution of the state ministry of youth affairs and sports last month.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition Borneo: Air Mata Api, Borneo, Tears of Fire by Rama Surya at Komaneka Fine Art Gallery, Monkey forest, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali (Phone: 0361 976090), through Oct. 14. * Painting Exhibition: Kebiar Seni VI Bibit, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Big Momma's House 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Super Star 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Joan of Arc 14:15 17:15 20:15 Final Destination 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Any Given Sunday ...

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/RI's sea transportation needs improvement: Expert

RI's sea transportation needs improvement: Expert BANDUNG (JP): Sea transportation in Indonesia is less popular than ground or air transportation despite the fact that the archipelagic country has more than 13,000 islands, an expert says.Ofyar Z.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Sahetapy speaks out on Supreme Court candidates

Sahetapy speaks out on Supreme Court candidates JAKARTA (JP): Amid growing criticism of the incumbent justices of the Supreme Court, chairman of the National Commission on Law J.E.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Palestinians' patience

Palestinians' patience The Palestinian Central Council's decision on Sunday to postpone a declaration of an independent Palestine state for at least two months, from the scheduled Sept. 13 deadline to Nov.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/$9.5m worth of orders booked during TIME expo

$9.5m worth of orders booked during TIME expo JAKARTA (JP): Participants at the annual Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo (TIME) 2000, which ended on Wednesday, booked orders worth about US$9.5 million.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/State power firm eyes listing in New York

State power firm eyes listing in New York JAKARTA (JP): Power producer PT PNJB I, a subsidiary of state- owned PT PLN, plans to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange by 2002, the company's corporate secretary said on Wednesday.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Give us the details

Give us the details A two-day seminar on corruption within the civil service due to start today in Bangkok will provide the public with a rare glimpse into one of the country's worst and most enduring of social ills from the perspective of those who are very much part and parcel of the problem.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Hindu epics in the spotlight in Bali

Hindu epics in the spotlight in BaliBy I Wayan Juniarta JIMBARAN, Bali (JP): Dozens of literary scholars from at least 12 countries are holding an international conference and festival on the ancient Hindu epics the Ramayana and Mahabharata.The three-day meet, starting from Sept.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/End of an era for Yogyakarta's 'blangkon'

End of an era for Yogyakarta's 'blangkon'By Simon Sudarman YOGYAKARTA (JP): The golden age of the traditional Javanese men's cap made out of batik fabric, which is locally known as blangkon, has almost faded away.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Art auction on Thursday

Art auction on Thursday JAKARTA (JP): As part of an effort to raise funds, The Kasih Mulia Foundation will hold an auction of the works of noted local artist Srihadi Soedarsono and Netherlands artist Arie Smit, at Wisma GKBI on Jl. Sudirman in Central Jakarta, on Thursday.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Kohirman, Sudirman arrested for fraud

Kohirman, Sudirman arrested for fraud PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): Local police arrested on Monday Pasaman Regency Council Speaker Kohirman and councillor Sudirman from Commission A on government affairs over the alleged fraud of documents.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Postpone Sampang regent's inauguration: President

Postpone Sampang regent's inauguration: President JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid ordered East Java Governor Imam Utomo on Wednesday to postpone the inauguration of reelected Sampang regent Fadhilah Budiono, suggesting an investigation be conducted into the official.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Doctors to decide if Soeharto is fit to attend court

Doctors to decide if Soeharto is fit to attend court JAKARTA (JP): Defense lawyer Muhammad Assegaf said on Wednesday whether former president Soeharto attended his court session at the Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday depended completely on the latest medical examination of the former ruler.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Govt to fix forestry rulings

Govt to fix forestry rulings JAKARTA (JP): The government is revising more than 3,000 forestry regulations which it says are ineffective because they do not stipulate clear sanctions for those who violate them, Antara reported on Tuesday.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Besieged by giants

Besieged by giants Fears, expressed by various parties in the past, that Indonesia would soon be swallowed up by giants (from other countries) unless Indonesians prepared themselves properly for the approaching tide of globalization seems at present close to becoming reality.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Gus Dur to open Gapensi congress

Gus Dur to open Gapensi congress SEMARANG, Central Java: President Abdurrahman Wahid is scheduled to open the 10th National Conference of the Indonesian Builders Association (Gapensi) here, which is scheduled to run from Sept. 16 until Sept. 20, an official said on Wednesday.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Clean needles seen as vital to curb HIV/AIDS

Clean needles seen as vital to curb HIV/AIDS JAKARTA (JP): The national drive against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) took a controversial step forward with activists pushing for easy access to clean needles for intravenous drug users (IDUs).

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/'Becak' drivers attack E. Jakarta mayoralty office over raids

'Becak' drivers attack E. Jakarta mayoralty office over raids JAKARTA (JP): Led members of the Urban Poor Consortium (UPC), a non-governmental organization, a group of some 400 people claiming to be becak (pedicab) drivers in the East Jakarta area attacked the local mayoralty office on Wednesday ...

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Govt to decide fate of 150 state companies

Govt to decide fate of 150 state companies JAKARTA (JP): The government is expected to decide in a Cabinet meeting on Thursday which ministries should control the country's more than 150 state enterprises, according to Junior Minister of National Economic Restructuring Cacuk Sudarijanto.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/TNI to hold 10K event

TNI to hold 10K event JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI), in cooperation with the Indonesian Amateur Athletics Association, will organize a 10 kilometer run to commemorate its 55th anniversary, an officer said on Wednesday."The event will take place on Sept.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Conversion Rates

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

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Dutch flavor for Jakarta's art lovers

Dutch flavor for Jakarta's art loversBy Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): There is a certain undeniable wave sweeping through the contemporary art world, especially that of Europe.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/Irianese forbidden to hoist "Morning Star"

Irianese forbidden to hoist "Morning Star" FAKFAK, Irian Jaya: Police publicly banned on Wednesday the hoisting of Papua's Morning Star flag in Fakfak regency, saying that such action could trigger further disturbances.Irian Jaya Police chief Brig. Gen. S.Y.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000

JP/UN will not send mission to Atambua

UN will not send mission to Atambua JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab said in New York the United Nations Security Council had agreed not to send a mission to Indonesia in the wake of the murder of three UN workers in Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara.