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48 articles.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Minister urges quality improvement in education

Minister urges quality improvement in education JAKARTA (JP): Minister of National Education Yahya Muhaimin opened the fourth National Education Convention on Tuesday calling for improvements in quality and less stress on subjects such as ideology and civic affairs.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/A corner for good java at Dome

A corner for good java at Dome JAKARTA (JP): It's the oft-heard complaint of longtime residents of the capital -- where to find a good place for a cup of coffee and conversation without having to fight for mirror space with the posers.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Lack of warnings on smoking danger

Lack of warnings on smoking danger I refer to the letter from Mr. Graeme T. Steel published in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 14, 2000, titled A different view of smoking.Regarding your letter about smoking, I echo your disappointment with The Jakarta Post for displaying a tobacco advertisement.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Breast-feeding, the best source of food for babies

Breast-feeding, the best source of food for babiesBy Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): As we know , breast-feeding is the perfect source of food for babies, it is full of nutrition and immunities and it is the cheapest milk in the world.But a few mothers have problems when breast-feeding.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/IM Texmaco ends Aspac's winning streak

IM Texmaco ends Aspac's winning streak JAKARTA (JP): Aspac finally tasted the agony of defeat at the 2000 Nuvo Kobatama basketball league in a see-saw match against IM Texmaco on Tuesday.The spirited IM pushed Aspac to its limits during the match, which it won 73-70.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Bomb threats hit Jakarta again

Bomb threats hit Jakarta again JAKARTA (JP): Acts of terror returned to the capital on Tuesday as four bomb threats, which later turned out to be hoaxes, were telephoned to two separate offices in South Jakarta.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Rusdihardjo's dismissal

Rusdihardjo's dismissal Rusdihardjo's dismissal as chief of the National Police must not be seen as the removal of an individual officer. It could well be that Gus Dur (President Abdurrahman Wahid) is disappointed with Rusdihardjo's performance.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Time for fair E. Timor assessment

Time for fair E. Timor assessmentBy Richard Woolcott CANBERRA (JP): The foreign affairs editor of The Sydney Morning Herald, Hamish McDonald, noted in a recent article that politicians and diplomats were "dodging blame" and "lying low", following the release of the 1974-76 documents on East Timor.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/RI shows gas potential at world energy expo

RI shows gas potential at world energy expo JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian International Oil, Gas and Energy Conference and Exhibition (IIOGE) opened here on Tuesday with Indonesia endeavoring to find export markets for the country's gas resources.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Jl. Braga prepares to get a shock

Jl. Braga prepares to get a shock BANDUNG: As part of commemorations marking the 190th anniversary of Bandung, the city tourist office is holding a one- day art and street performance spectacular along the famous Jl. Braga main drag on Sept. 24.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Where to go in Surabaya

Where to go in SurabayaMusic and Entertainment * The Westin Surabaya, Jl. Embong Malang 85-89 (Phone: 031 5458888): - Java Jimmy's Irish Pub: Live music, Sunday to Thursday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.* Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Sutiyoso and Edi to hold talks with city police chief

Sutiyoso and Edi to hold talks with city police chief JAKARTA (JP): Due to the worsening security condition in the capital, Governor Sutiyoso and City Council speaker Edi Waluyo have agreed to soon hold a meeting with the Jakarta Police to further discuss ways to improve overall security.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Indonesia's business prospects in 2001

Indonesia's business prospects in 2001 The following is based on a presentation by businessman Sofyan Wanandi at the recent World Economic Forum in Melbourne. MELBOURNE: Three years have gone by since Indonesia and the region were hit by the financial crisis.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Woman killed with son on lap

Woman killed with son on lap JAKARTA (JP): A three-year-old boy was found crying on the bloody lap of his murdered mother on Tuesday in Bekasi, east of Jakarta, police said.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Former bank owners must fulfill debt obligations

Former bank owners must fulfill debt obligations JAKARTA (JP): The country's powerful former bank owners must surrender additional assets if the amount pledged earlier was insufficient to cover the indebtedness of their banks to the government, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs ...

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Jiang plans to step down on schedule

Jiang plans to step down on scheduleBy Ching Cheong SINGAPORE: China's President Jiang Zemin told a group of overseas Chinese in New York recently that he would step down as Communist Party chief in 2002 and as state President in 2003.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Mother's milk, the best source of docosahexaenoic acid for babies

Mother's milk, the best source of docosahexaenoic acid for babiesQuestion:Dear Dr. Donya,1. Does frequent use of antibiotics weaken a child's immunity system?2. Are nasal aspirators safe to be used on small kids when they get phlegm in their nostrils?3.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Filipinos back bid to stamp out Abu Sayyaf at all costs

Filipinos back bid to stamp out Abu Sayyaf at all costsBy John Grafilo and Girlie Linao MANILA (DPA): The continuing military assault against Abu Sayyaf rebels in the southern Philippines must result in the "destruction" of the extremist group, otherwise the government would appear to have ...

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Governor gives aid for new dorm

Governor gives aid for new dorm JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso on Tuesday handed over Rp 500 million (US$58,140) in aid to help finance the construction of a new students' dormitory at the Syarief Hidayattulah State Academy of Islamic Studies (IAIN) in Ciputat, South Jakarta.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Olympics Program 12:00 p.m. Interval 2:00 News 2:30 Olympics Program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Olympics Program 9:00 News 9:35 Economic News 10:00 Comedy 10:30 NewsProgram 2 5:30 p.m.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/America's new defense system

America's new defense system We applaud U.S. President Bill Clinton's decision to put off construction of the national missile defense (NMD) due to the insufficient consultation with the major powers and America's allies.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Youth drowns in strong whirlpool

Youth drowns in strong whirlpool BOGOR (JP): Eighteen-year-old Muhammad Haris was found dead after drowning two nights ago in a whirlpool in the Ciliwung river at Kampung Pangkalan, Kedung Halang Talang here.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/AWAIR to serve new routes with new planes

AWAIR to serve new routes with new planes JAKARTA (JP): Private air carrier Air Wagon International (AWAIR) is set to expand its services with two new aircraft and four more domestic and two new international routes next month, company managing director Rachmat Soebakir said on Tuesday.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Capital's population drops by 1.1 million, governor reveals

Capital's population drops by 1.1 million, governor reveals JAKARTA (JP): The capital, renown as one of the most densely populated cities in the world, wrote a new page in its history book by losing a whopping 1.1 million of its population within a year.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Banser ready to fight Soeharto followers

Banser ready to fight Soeharto followers SURABAYA (JP): Leading figures of Banser civilian security guards said on Tuesday they were ready to fight followers of former president Soeharto.Banser is under Nahdlatul Ulama's Muslim youth organization (Ansor).

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Emerging markets in good shape

Emerging markets in good shapeBy David Chance LONDON (Reuters): Emerging markets are in generally good shape as the International Monetary Fund and World Bank head to Prague for their annual meeting and analysts say prospects for most are continuing to improve.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Udin's trial adjourned

Udin's trial adjourned YOGYAKARTA: The first trial of a police sergeant charged with plotting the murder of a journalist in 1996 began at a Yogyakarta military tribunal on Tuesday without the presence of the defendant.Prosecutor Lt. Col. Roesdi H.R. told the court presided over by Col.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Akbar has different stance on police chief's dismissal

Akbar has different stance on police chief's dismissal JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker (DPR) Akbar Tandjung has taken a different stance from most House members over President Abdurrahman Wahid's decision to dismiss National Police chief Gen. Rusdihardjo.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 19, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Law needed to probe Presidential 'affairs'

Law needed to probe Presidential 'affairs' JAKARTA (JP): The bill on the presidency now being drafted by the House of Representatives should include a provision that allows for investigations into allegations of extramarital affairs involving the head of state, a legal expert said.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/RSCM doctors

RSCM doctors Most people are disappointed with the "verdict" of the medical team from a reputable public hospital (RSCM), who did not allow Soeharto to be brought to the court room.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Cleaning service man 'commits suicide'

Cleaning service man 'commits suicide' JAKARTA (JP): A cleaner at the Danamon building on the main thoroughfare of Jl. Sudirman in Central Jakarta was found dead on Tuesday afternoon on the roof of the seventh floor annex of the 33-story building.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Dana, Kasiyadi share lead in golf tourney

Dana, Kasiyadi share lead in golf tourney TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Dana Mahmud and Kasiyadi each scored three-under par 69 for the joint lead after the first day of the Rp 100 million (US$11,700) Andersen Consulting Challenge golf championship at the Bumi Serpong Damai Golf Course, Tangerang, ...

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Govt to auction short-term bonds in December

Govt to auction short-term bonds in December JAKARTA (JP): The government will issue short-term bonds in December in a bid to further support the bank recapitalization program, according to director general of financial institutions at the Ministry of Finance Darmin Nasution.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Greed for power threatens Ivory Coast, Guinea

Greed for power threatens Ivory Coast, GuineaBy Michael Bitala MUNICH (DPA): You don't have to be a pessimist to believe that two more West African states might be about to sink into chaos, and maybe even war, in the next few weeks. The reports coming from the area do not leave much room for hope.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/IBRA banks to extend Rp 300 billion to SMEs

IBRA banks to extend Rp 300 billion to SMEs JAKARTA (JP): Ten commercial banks controlled by the Indonesian Banking Restructuring Agency (IBRA) agreed on Tuesday to extend Rp 300 billion (US$35.3 million) worth of credit to small and medium enterprises.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Provinces urged to think of forest conservation

Provinces urged to think of forest conservation JAKARTA (JP): Provincial administrations, which will be given greater authority to manage their forest resources beginning next year, should not use their power to boost regional revenue at the expense of forest conservation.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Several helpful ways to gain weight

Several helpful ways to gain weightBy Clare E. Urwin SURABAYA (JP): Wanting to gain weight is a problem that receives little sympathy. "You should be so lucky" is the usual response from friends and colleagues.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Taming Mogadishu no easy task for new president

Taming Mogadishu no easy task for new presidentBy Kieran Murray MOGADISHU (Reuters): The city lies in ruins, young militiamen roam the streets on the orders of nefarious warlords, there is no police force and he has no money.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Govt to provide tax incentives for debt restructuring

Govt to provide tax incentives for debt restructuring JAKARTA (JP): The government will provide approximately Rp 600 billion (US$70.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Wanting to gain weight is a common desire

Wanting to gain weight is a common desireQuestion: Hello Clare,I enjoy your column in The Jakarta Post -- informative and very readable. If possible, may I have a few tips regarding a diet and exercise regime for a male, 33 years, wishing to increase his body weight.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Kostrad cleared of graft charges

Kostrad cleared of graft charges JAKARTA (JP): The Army's Strategic Reserve Command (Kostrad) has been cleared of corruption charges over the use of massive financial resources managed by its foundation.But Army Inspector General Maj. Gen.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/6,472 bottles of alcohol confiscated

6,472 bottles of alcohol confiscated CILACAP, Central Java: Cilacap Police confiscated 6,472 bottles of alcohol in raids on various stalls and shops in the area on Monday evening."In our observation, alcohol is consumed daily by local residents.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Big Momma's House 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Road Trip 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 ...

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/The JSX plunges

The JSX plunges The 7 percent fall of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Composite Index on Monday to a 17-month low, though widely predicted after the bomb blast at the JSX building on Wednesday afternoon, will have a far-reaching impact on the pace of the nascent economic recovery.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/President requested funds: Official

President requested funds: Official JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) testified in court on Tuesday that he had disbursed Rp 35 billion of funds from an employee foundation in January.He believed the money was requested by President Abdurrahman Wahid.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/'Military reluctant to disarm militias in West Timor'

'Military reluctant to disarm militias in West Timor' YOGYAKARTA (JP): Harold Crouch pointed out that the government will continue to face difficulty in disarming pro-integration militias ensconced in West Timor without the full cooperation of elements of the military.

Wed, 20 Sep 2000

JP/Komselindo

Komselindo I would like to share with your readers the bad experience which I had with Komselindo. On Sept. 9, I received a letter from the Laisina Law Office which acts as a "debt collector" for Komselindo.