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41 articles.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Habibie's Mercedes Benz most attractive in show

Habibie's Mercedes Benz most attractive in show JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of people took a close look at a silver 1954 two-door Mercedes-Benz sedan, which was on display along with 300 others in the parking lot of the Front Row restaurant on Jl. Gatot Subroto in South Jakarta on Sunday.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Wiranto, Zacky should be on the suspect list: Solidamor

Wiranto, Zacky should be on the suspect list: Solidamor JAKARTA (JP): The joint team set up by the Attorney General's Office to investigate rights violations in East Timor has ignored the real offenders, a watchdog said on Saturday.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Of puzzles, passions and politics

Of puzzles, passions and politicsBy Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): Every day, millions of people all over the world escape into the black and white checkered square called a crossword puzzle, where idyllically every problem has an interlocking solution.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Soeharto's trial wrong from beginning: Amien

Soeharto's trial wrong from beginning: Amien YOGYAKARTA (JP): Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Amien Rais said on Saturday that the trial of former president Soeharto would not have developed into a political debate if there had been no flaws in his medical reports from ...

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Abdurrahman bets his post on new Cabinet, says Akbar

Abdurrahman bets his post on new Cabinet, says Akbar JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung said that President Abdurrahman Wahid was betting his presidency on the new Cabinet which consists of his own men and decided upon with little involvement from political parties.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/The President's men and the nation's hope

The President's men and the nation's hope There is so much controversy surrounding the current Cabinet -- both in its genesis and its prospects -- that The Jakarta Post asked H.S. Dillon, a political economist, his opinion on these issues.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Sculpture Exhibition by Iriantine Karnaya, Galeri Nasional Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3813021), until Sept. 11.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Councillors have 'no plan to drop Governor Sutiyoso'

Councillors have 'no plan to drop Governor Sutiyoso' JAKARTA (JP): Two city councillors said on Sunday they had no intention of removing Governor Sutiyoso from office by rejecting his accountability speech."The governor can only be removed if he deviates or commits a crime...

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Do you have a Golden Ear? Try high-end audio

Do you have a Golden Ear? Try high-end audio Do you love music or even have a passion for it? If yes, then you probably own some audio high-end equipment.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/The resurgence of trade and investment

The resurgence of trade and investment This is the first of a two-part article presented to the Indonesia Australia Business Council in Jakarta on Aug. 29 by Mark Vaile, Australia's Trade Minister.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Music 9:00 Interval 12:00 p.m.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/The issue of color

The issue of color Does color matter? Sometimes, and to certain people, indeed it does. Green is associated with life, blue with restfulness and tranquility and red with life.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Officer, residents held over drugs

Officer, residents held over drugs JAKARTA (JP): Angry Menteng Atas residents of Setiabudi district, South Jakarta, apprehended a police officer and three residents for alleged possession of drugs and smoking equipment at an empty house on Jl. Minangkabau, Saturday night.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Warehouse project 'risky for flights'

Warehouse project 'risky for flights' TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang Regent Thamrin said here on Sunday that the construction of a 100-hectare warehouse in the Selapajangjaya subdistrict could affect the safety of flights arriving and departing from the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Rizal says new LoI with IMF to be signed on Thursday

Rizal says new LoI with IMF to be signed on Thursday JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Rizal Ramli said on Sunday that the government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would simultaneously sign a new letter of intent (LoI) on Thursday.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Thanks to fellow letter writers

Thanks to fellow letter writers I woke up the other day to a new world; one full of agents of change. Spiritually, I feel much richer and I like to think that I am more useful to society, while in fact I have remained a poor letter writer.Mr. D.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Government firm on fuel price hike

Government firm on fuel price hike JAKARTA (JP): The government was determined to cut fuel subsidies and raise the price of fuel so that there would be more funds available for promoting the welfare of the poor, Coordinating Minister for Economy Rizal Ramli said.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Turn on the fax for your eyes only by using PrivaSoft

Turn on the fax for your eyes only by using PrivaSoft BANDUNG (JP): I have just received a fax from one of my new suppliers quoting last-minute changes in their sales contract.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Man commits suicide after Ambon tragedy

Man commits suicide after Ambon tragedy JAKARTA (JP): A 52-year-old man was found dead on the third floor of his house on Jl. Kartini Raya in Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta, on Friday evening.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Travel mart to open this week

Travel mart to open this week JAKARTA (JP): The number of foreign participants registered for this weekend's Tourism Indonesia Mart and Expo (TIME 2000) has jumped to 109, which is a sign of increased confidence in the country's political situation, organizers said.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Government warns GAM about effect of truce violation

Government warns GAM about effect of truce violation JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government warned on Sunday that it would suspend the newly extended humanitarian pause in Aceh if it found the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) violating the accord during the one-month probation period.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/U.S. ambassador in Jakarta ruffles feathers again

U.S. ambassador in Jakarta ruffles feathers again JAKARTA (JP): Once again the United States Ambassador Robert Gelbard has ruffled feathers, with one senior Indonesia legislator demanding the foreign ministry summon the American ambassador for his "inappropriate comments".

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Kurniawan on his way to professionalism

Kurniawan on his way to professionalism JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's striker Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto stole the show in the final match of the Independence Cup Sunday when the host team defeated Iraq 3-0.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Yogyakarta Palace employees do not work for the money

Yogyakarta Palace employees do not work for the moneyText and photos by Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): Shining coins are spread out in front of 83- year-old Prawirodini. The old man looks fondly at the coins, collected over many years.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Riau and Pertamina CPP talks deadlocked

Riau and Pertamina CPP talks deadlockedBy Berni K. Moestafa JAKARTA (JP): Negotiations between state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina and the province of Riau over the establishment of a joint venture to operate the province's Coastal Plain Pekanbaru (CPP) oil block are stalled as both parties ...

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Indonesia in no hurry over 3G spectrum: Official

Indonesia in no hurry over 3G spectrum: OfficialBy Christiani Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia still needs more time to introduce the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), although some developed countries are now rushing toward the use of the so called 3G, or third-generation ...

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Demand in property sectors on upward trend: Consultant

Demand in property sectors on upward trend: Consultant JAKARTA (JP): All property sectors showed a positive net take up during the second quarter of this year, with demand in the retail sector showing exceptionally strong, international property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) has said.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/IBM's T20s, latest notebook in store

IBM's T20s, latest notebook in storeBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): While other leading notebookmakers such as Acer, Compaq, Fujitsu, Sony and Toshiba have been coming up with ultra- sleek designs and distinctive color tones, we have seen only the black and boxy ThinkPads from IBM.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Hendrawan unpretentious about his chance in Sydney

Hendrawan unpretentious about his chance in Sydney JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's singles shuttler Hendrawan is unpretentious about his chance of winning a gold in the upcoming Olympic Games in Sydney."Let's not talk about my target at the Olympics. Everybody has equal chances there.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Police tightens security in Kupang

Police tightens security in Kupang KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Police have tightened security at United Nations representative offices in East Nusa Tenggara following rumors of possible assaults over the weekend, Antara reported.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Government to open Selayar islands for all

Government to open Selayar islands for all SELAYAR ISLANDS, South Sulawesi (JP): The government has vowed to end the isolation of the islands of Selayar, some 700 kilometers from the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar, and to develop its economy.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Investors told to employ local staff

Investors told to employ local staff SLEMAN, Yogyakarta: The head of the Yogyakarta branch of the Indonesian Furniture Association (Asmindo) said here on Saturday that foreign investors here should recruit more local workers.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Big Momma's House 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Kid 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 B.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Master tournament takes place

Master tournament takes place JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) will hold the Enerpac Master Tournament to commemorate the body's 50th anniversary.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Taxi operators cancel fare increase

Taxi operators cancel fare increase JAKARTA (JP): In reaction to the declining number of passengers following the adoption of new fares on Friday, several taxi operators decided on Sunday to return to the old fare.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Indonesia defeats Iraq in style to lift Independence Cup

Indonesia defeats Iraq in style to lift Independence Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian soccer fans saw their dreams realized when Indonesia lifted the trophy after defeating Iraq 3-0 in the final of the Independence Cup soccer tournament at Senayan main stadium on Sunday.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Marble mine closed in E. Nusa Tenggara

Marble mine closed in E. Nusa Tenggara MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: A marble mine belonging to PT Karya Asta Alam (KAA) in Netpala village, North Molo district in South Central Timor regency was closed for six months following protests from local tribes.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Roy to join ISG in France

Roy to join ISG in France SEMARANG (JP): Local motorcycle racer Roy Adrianto is to join the ISG Endurance France. He received two invitations from the manager Laurent Duhem, the first on July 21 and the second on July 24."This is a golden opportunity and I won't waste it," he said Saturday.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Search for ship victims intensifies

Search for ship victims intensifies AMBON, Maluku (JP): Search and rescue teams on Sunday stepped up their search for at least 16 passengers of KM Mulya Star which sank off the Manipa strait near Buru island in Central Maluku regency on Friday night.As of Sunday evening 9:30 p.m.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Police search for car thieves

Police search for car thieves BOGOR (JP): Bogor Police detectives are on the lookout for eight men in connection with the armed robbery of three vans and electronic equipment from a house in the Bubulak Tarik Kolot village of Ciluer, Bogor Utara district, early Sunday morning.

Mon, 04 Sep 2000

JP/Seven injured in FPI attack on Tebet cafes, bars

Seven injured in FPI attack on Tebet cafes, bars JAKARTA (JP): Seven people, including four women, were accosted when some 100 members of the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) attacked cafes and bars in Tebet, South Jakarta, on Friday evening, a police officer said on Saturday.