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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 9:00 Talk Show 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Ramayana voted as favorite RI firm

Ramayana voted as favorite RI firm JAKARTA (JP): Department store chain PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa was voted as investors' favorite Indonesian company according to the monthly financial magazine Asiamoney.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Pupuk Kaltim plans to sell 49% stake via IPO

Pupuk Kaltim plans to sell 49% stake via IPO JAKARTA (JP): State-owned fertilizer firm PT Pupuk Kaltim plans to sell a 49 percent stake this year as part of the government's privatization program, according to company president Syaiful Amir.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Gus Dur to appoint expert to study amendment to the 1945 Constitution

Gus Dur to appoint expert to study amendment to the 1945 Constitution JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said here on Thursday that he would appoint constitutional law expert Harun Alrasid to chair a special committee to study the amendment of the 1945 Constitution.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/After Hours Club a gem on Jakarta's bar scene

After Hours Club a gem on Jakarta's bar scene JAKARTA (JP): This week we stop in at the After Hours Club, a classy venue that deserves more notice than it has received since opening in March 2000.Location: Jl. Kebon Sirih, Arya Building, Fifth Floor. Located just off of Jl. Agus Salim (or Jl.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/More revenues in vehicle taxes

More revenues in vehicle taxes TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang administration has succeeded in raising revenue of Rp 69.9 billion (US$7.4 million) from vehicle tax and fees during the last fiscal year, exceeding their target of Rp 45.7 billion (US$4.8 million) by 155 percent.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/'The 6th Day' is not the end of the day for Arnie

'The 6th Day' is not the end of the day for Arnie The 6th Day (*** out of four stars)Action/Thriller/Sci-Fi, 123 minutesStarring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tony Goldwyn, Michael Rappaport, WendyCrewson, Robert Duvall.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 18, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Bombings after 1998 have not been resolved

Bombings after 1998 have not been resolved JAKARTA (JP): The political history of bombings in Indonesia took a sharp turn after the 1998 May riots, in which all of the cases involving bomb explosions have never been solved, the Indonesian Forum for Peace (FID) secretary Munir said on Thursday.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Foreign Ministry clarifies

Foreign Ministry clarifies I wish to refer to Mr. Meidyatama Suryodiningrat's article published by The Jakarta Post on Jan. 11, 2000, touching on Indonesia's foreign policy under the leadership of President Abdurrahman Wahid which may create some misunderstanding.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Indomobil to focus on car retailer

Indomobil to focus on car retailer JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed car manufacturer and importer of various car brands PT Indomobil Sukses Internasional said on Thursday that it would leave the car importing business and would instead focus on becoming a car retailer.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Operation to maintain public order extended

Operation to maintain public order extended JAKARTA (JP): The widely criticized citywide operation to maintain public security and order has been extended for 10 days and will involve more personnel, deputy governor for administrative affairs Abdul Kahfi said on Thursday.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Jakarta fails to reform bureaucracy

Jakarta fails to reform bureaucracyBy Marco Kusumawijaya JAKARTA (JP): All city problems that bedevil Jakarta stem from its incompetent governance and lack of leadership integrity.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Kidnapping of timber workers could deter investors

Kidnapping of timber workers could deter investors JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): It is feared that the kidnapping of eleven timber company workers, including a Korean national, in Irian Jaya's westernmost town of Merauke, will affect the business climate in the mineral-rich province, Governor ...
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Uneasy neighbors

Uneasy neighbors It is often the case that countries very similar to each other do not enjoy the best of relations. Take India and China. One would have assumed that two nations with so much in common would have struck up an easy partnership.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Issue on dismissal of ministers no longer relevant

Issue on dismissal of ministers no longer relevant JAKARTA (JP): Several House of Representatives (DPR) factions on Thursday questioned the relevance of continuing the inquiry into President Abdurrahman Wahid's decision to dismiss two economics ministers in April, 1999.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/KONI to empower human resources in each branch

KONI to empower human resources in each branch JAKARTA (JP): Following complaints from its members about the implementation of regional autonomy throughout the country, the National Sports Council (KONI) decided to empower its human resources in its regency and mayoralty chapters.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Troops in Maluku to be gradually pulled out

Troops in Maluku to be gradually pulled out AMBON, Maluku (JP): Security battalions in the Maluku islands will be pulled out gradually, going from the present 17 to four, a military officer said on Thursday."By February at the latest only four battalions will remain in Maluku.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Navy stages 16th KASAL Cup bridge tournament

Navy stages 16th KASAL Cup bridge tournament JAKARTA (JP): To show its commitment to the development of contract bridge in the country, the Indonesian Navy is staging a competition at the Navy Officers House on Jl. Prapatan in Central Jakarta.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/ASEAN raises swap facilities

ASEAN raises swap facilities JAKARTA (JP): Central banks under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed to raise their short term liquidity support funds to US$1 billion from $200 million, to supplement any shortfalls in the fiscal balances of ASEAN members.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/If they act like RI capital controls, they are

If they act like RI capital controls, they areBy Benjamin Pedley SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Bank Indonesia's decision earlier this week to clamp down on speculative trade in the rupiah isn't a capital control in the strictest sense, but the effect of the move -- at least for now -- appears to be the ...
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Chief justice selection takes a new turn

Chief justice selection takes a new turn JAKARTA (JP): The month-long dispute on the chief justice selection took a new turn as the House of Representatives has decided to return the matter to House Commission II on Legal and Home Affairs.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Fighting crime in Jakarta

Fighting crime in Jakarta Confronted with the rising crime rate in the capital, Jakarta's city administration appears to have found at least part of the answer: gas pistols to arm the city's public order and civil defense officers. For that purpose, City Hall is reported to have spent Rp. 1.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Bush may demand bigger Japanese defense role in the region

Bush may demand bigger Japanese defense role in the regionBy Gaku Shibata and Keiko Iizuka TOKYO: The administration of U.S. President-elect George W.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Indebted hotels under IBRA

Indebted hotels under IBRA BANDUNG: Three hotels owned by the West Java administration are now handled by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) due to unpaid debt, a councillor said on Wednesday.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Cops arrested on drug trafficking charges

Cops arrested on drug trafficking charges JAKARTA (JP): Three police officers were among six drug trafficking suspects arrested on Wednesday by North Jakarta Police detectives, who seized 1.3 tons of dried marijuana in during a raid at the Regency II housing complex of Pasar Kamis, Tangerang.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Lopa testifies to meeting with the President

Lopa testifies to meeting with the President JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Baharuddin Lopa confirmed on Thursday that President Abdurrahman Wahid met with him last year to discuss the legal aspects of two financial scandals that are allegedly linked to the President.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo: A Letter from the Ocean by Mosista Pambudi at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3458771), until Jan. 24. * Photo: Solidaritas, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/BCA launches farming credits

BCA launches farming credits YOGYAKARTA (JP): PT Bank Central Asia (BCA) Tbk. launched here on Thursday a Rp 100 billion (US$10.5 million) credit program for the country's farmers and fishermen.The bank's president, D.E.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/HSBC names two new executives

HSBC names two new executives JAKARTA (JP): HSBC announced here on Thursday the appointment of Nick JG Green as head of the bank's Investment Banking and Markets in Indonesia.Green joins from HSBC, Hong Kong, where he was in the Equity Capital Markets team.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Mad cow disease - any risk of it in Indonesia?

Mad cow disease - any risk of it in Indonesia?By Tri Hafiningsih JAKARTA (JP): For many Indonesians, eating slices of deep fried beef brain, beef liver sauteed in hot chili sauce, tongue steak, a bowl of oxtail soup or tripe curry are culinary treats.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Eight-year jail term sought for Bob Hasan

Eight-year jail term sought for Bob Hasan JAKARTA (JP): State prosecutors asked the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday to sentence timber tycoon Muhamad 'Bob' Hasan, a long-time crony of former president Soeharto, to eight years in jail for corruption.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/'Gus Dur should comply with the House's request'

'Gus Dur should comply with the House's request' President Abdurrahman 'Gus Dur' Wahid's refusal to come to the House of Representatives (DPR) to answer questions over two alleged financial scandals dubbed as Bruneigate and Buloggate has sparked a wide controversy.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Higher tax on time deposits 'won't cause capital flight'

Higher tax on time deposits 'won't cause capital flight' JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Taxes Machfud Sidik has insisted that the increase in income tax on interest from bank time deposits and savings would not cause capital flight out of the country.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Police to break into more sections of Tommy's residence

Police to break into more sections of Tommy's residence JAKARTA (JP): In yet another desperate attempt to locate the fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, police announced plans on Thursday to drill and break into at least three other spots in his house.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/John Hancock has new president

John Hancock has new president JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of PT Asuransi Jiwa Bumiputera John Hancock has named Roderick F. Haire as the insurance company's president, replacing David W.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/No agreement on Shangri-La dispute

No agreement on Shangri-La dispute JAKARTA (JP): A hearing at the House of Representatives between workers and management of the Shangri-La Hotel and officials of the Ministry of Manpower on Thursday failed to reach any significant agreement.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Jan.18

Rupiah Rates Jan.18 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,975.00 9,975.00 9,428.00 9,522.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Bibit assigned to guard Jakarta

Bibit assigned to guard Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): In anticipation of security uncertainties in the capital, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto has decided to replace Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Slamet Kirbiantoro with Maj. Gen. Bibit Waluyo.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Highway robbery?

Highway robbery? On Jan. 17, 2000, The Jakarta Post reported that the Jakarta City Administration has just spent Rp 1.2 billion to buy 60 German-made Melcher tear-gas pistols for its public order units.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/PLN plans long term contract for industries

PLN plans long term contract for industries JAKARTA (JP): State owned electricity company PT PLN is planning to offer large industrial users special power rates under long term contracts to better ensure their power supply.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/BI official accused of malfeasance

BI official accused of malfeasance BANDUNG, West Java: The Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) will file on Friday a report to the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) on alleged malfeasance by a Bank Indonesia (BI) official in the supplying of paper for the Rp 1,000 and Rp 5,000 bank notes.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Councillors urged to summon police chief

Councillors urged to summon police chief YOGYAKARTA: Representatives from eight local Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) came to the City Council on Thursday, demanding that councillors summon the city police chief over several major unsolved cases.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Army's Special Force to be reorganized

Army's Special Force to be reorganized JAKARTA (JP): The Army's Special Force (Kopassus) will be reorganized to meet the demands of security environment in the future, a senior military officer said on Thursday.Army Chief of Staff Gen.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Capital to extend 34 gas stations' land use permit

Capital to extend 34 gas stations' land use permit JAKARTA (JP): The city administration agreed on Thursday to extend the land use permit of 34 gas stations occupying green areas across the capital.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC The Sixth Day 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Accidental Spy 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Bless The Child 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Escort 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Unbreakable ...
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/IMB for shop-houses still in process

IMB for shop-houses still in process JAKARTA (JP): A city official said on Thursday that the building permit for Plaza Kelapa Gading complex in North Jakarta, where hundreds of shop-houses are being constructed, is still being processed.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/What is mad cow disease

What is mad cow disease JAKARTA (JP): Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) is transmissible to cattle through contaminated meat and bonemeal (MBM) and cattle feed containing infected "specified offals" (brains, nerve or lymphatic tissues).
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/36 firms join telecoms expo

36 firms join telecoms expo JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-six telecommunications-related companies began a four-day exhibition at the Jakarta Convention Hall here on Thursday.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001

JP/Three cellular operators seek DCS-1800 licenses

Three cellular operators seek DCS-1800 licenses JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's three cellular telephone network operators are seeking licenses to operate on the DCS-1800 network following the issuance of similar permits having been granted to telecommunications companies PT Telkom and PT Indosat last ...
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