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46 articles.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Peso up as Estrada loses support

Peso up as Estrada loses support SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The Philippine peso soared by more than 15 percent to its highest level in three months on Friday after the chief of the country's military withdrew his support for President Joseph Estrada, fueling investors' hopes that a change of ...

Sat, 20 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.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Soeharto's in-law Maya given early leave from jail

Soeharto's in-law Maya given early leave from jail JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto's granddaughter-in-law Gusti Maya Firanti Noor, 29, was released from Pondok Bambu Women's Penitentiary in East Jakarta on Friday, five weeks before the end of her eight-month sentence.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/KPC, E. Kalimantan still in dispute over divestment

KPC, E. Kalimantan still in dispute over divestment JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal and the local government of East Kalimantan are still in dispute over the percentage of shares KPC must divest to local investors this year, according to a senior government ...

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:30 Variety Show 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/BI will not move toward capital controls: Syahril

BI will not move toward capital controls: Syahril JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin stressed on Friday that the central bank would not impose capital controls to stabilize the beleaguered rupiah.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Artists come together to share, learn

Artists come together to share, learnBy Asip A. Hasani SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): A long-haired old man moved to the center of the arena, swaying to the rhythm of African and Sundanese drums.He moved freely, although he was clearly conscious of what he was doing.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Govt won't compensate Cemex in cash

Govt won't compensate Cemex in cash JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Friday that it would not pay Mexico-based cement company PT Cemex Indonesia compensation in cash when the government spins off PT Semen Padang from its parent company, the state-owned Semen Gresik Group (SGG).

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Bush faces tests in Asian policy

Bush faces tests in Asian policy If U.S. president-elect George W. Bush believes that the economic slowdown in America is his biggest concern, he may be surprised. When the inauguration parties end early next week, Mr. Bush will quickly realize he also is the leader of the world's only superpower.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Artist Gansser conquers spirit of the unknown

Artist Gansser conquers spirit of the unknownBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): What Asia has obviously succeeded in doing to Luca Gansser, 56, is to have made him turn himself inside out.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Madcow fears don't hamper RI meat imports

Madcow fears don't hamper RI meat imports JAKARTA (JP): The government will continue to import beef from the Republic of Ireland despite fears of spreading madcow disease into Indonesia, a senior government official said here on Friday.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Bajawa spends Rp 14b on refugees

Bajawa spends Rp 14b on refugees KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): The Bajawa regency administration has spent a total of Rp 14 billion to deal with thousands of refugees dislocated from their villages due to the eruption of Wawo Muda volcano on Jan. 11.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Experts contend RI population at least 211m

Experts contend RI population at least 211mBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Academics here disputed on Friday the recent results of the national census, arguing that the true count should reflect a total population of at least 211 million and not 203.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Jember versity to get medical school

Jember versity to get medical school SURABAYA: Jember State University Rector Kabul Grahadi said here on Friday the university planned to establish a medical school by 2003.The new school will initially have 68 students, adding to the university's student body of about 13,900.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Three PAN executives deny reports of their resignation

Three PAN executives deny reports of their resignation JAKARTA (JP): Three executives of the National Mandate Party (PAN) denied on Friday reports that they were following the footsteps of economist Faisal Basri and resigning from the party."The reports are baseless.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/President Abdurrahman calls on public not to overreact

President Abdurrahman calls on public not to overreact SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid called on the public on Friday not to overreact to news reports, claiming that these reports were sometimes inaccurate.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/More pork for Chinese new year

More pork for Chinese new year JAKARTA (JP): The City Animal Husbandry Agency is providing at least 4,500 pigs to fulfill the demand for pork during the Chinese New Year celebration on Jan. 24.The pigs were brought in from Central Java, Yogyakarta, Lampung and North Sumatra.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/UI students threaten to sue rector over suspensions

UI students threaten to sue rector over suspensions JAKARTA (JP): Six of nine University of Indonesia students suspended for staging a rally against an additional education fee have threatened to sue the university's rector.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Ambon paralyzed again with bombs, rumors

Ambon paralyzed again with bombs, rumors AMBON, Maluku (JP): Ambon capital of Maluku was paralyzed on Friday in the wake of the commemoration of start of the bloody conflicts that have gripped the Malukus for the last two years.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Adidas workers rally at council

Adidas workers rally at council TANGERANG (JP): No less than 6,000 workers of PT Prima Inreksa Industri, a supplier for shoemaker Adidas, staged another rally at the legislative council here on Friday, after a settlement of their earlier dispute over pay increases failed to materialize.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/On tax on deposit interest

On tax on deposit interest It is disappointing that The Jakarta Post has come out in support of the government's proposal to raise the flat rate tax on the interest on bank deposits from 15 percent to 20 percent after only a very superficial analysis (Taxing interest incomes, Jan. 10, 2001).

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Govt to nullify decision to revoke tax incentives

Govt to nullify decision to revoke tax incentives JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to reinstate tax incentives given to companies undertaking debt restructuring following criticism from the business community.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Taufik ranks second, Christensen takes over

Taufik ranks second, Christensen takes over JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's singles player Taufik Hidayat dropped to second place in the International Badminton Federation (IBF) world rankings after sitting out the US$250,000 Korea Open last week.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/N. Sumatra council speaker elected

N. Sumatra council speaker elected MEDAN, North Sumatra: Ahmad Azhari of the Indonesian Democratic Party of struggle (PDI Perjuangan) was elected speaker of the provincial council in a tight election on Friday, defeating Golkar Party's Serta Ginting by one vote.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/A woman held for possessing bombs

A woman held for possessing bombs JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives found three bombs at the Indonesia Miniature Park (TMII) recreation park in East Jakarta on Friday and arrested a woman allegedly linked to former president Soeharto's fugitive son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

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

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/New tax on time deposits and agricultural products 'to stay'

New tax on time deposits and agricultural products 'to stay' JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Prijadi Praptosuhardjo said on Friday that the government would not cancel the new value added tax (VAT) on agricultural products, and the higher income tax rate on time deposits and savings despite ...

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/The Merauke incident

The Merauke incident For an organization whose aim it is to establish an independent state, it could be said that at least some of the demands that the Free Papua Organization (OPM) are making following the taking of 11 PT Tunas Korindo timber workers hostage on Tuesday in Irian Jaya sound pretty ...

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Anniversary Cup a test for national team

Anniversary Cup a test for national team JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Basketball Association (Perbasi) will use the Anniversary Cup in July as a test for its men's and women's teams to face the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur in September.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Elite row shows political immaturity

Elite row shows political immaturityBy Setiono JAKARTA (JP): We all recall the close ties between Abdurrahman Wahid and reformist Amien Rais before they were elected to top positions of the country.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Subdistrict council membership open to all residents: Councillor

Subdistrict council membership open to all residents: Councillor JAKARTA (JP): Membership of subdistrict councils is open to all city residents, including those who are active members of political parties, a councillor said on Friday.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Karaoke hall robbed in Sanur

Karaoke hall robbed in Sanur DENPASAR, Bali: Regulars of the Barcelona Bar and Karaoke Hall may be singing the blues this weekend after burglars made off with some Rp 50 million worth of sound system and video compact disc equipment on Friday.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Rare animal trade foiled

Rare animal trade foiled JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced on Friday that it had confiscated 114 rare animals last year that were about to be traded on the black market.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Anti-monopoly commission to probe taxi firms

Anti-monopoly commission to probe taxi firms JAKARTA (JP): The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) will investigate the controversial hike in taxi tariffs in Jakarta as there have been allegations that it was induced by unhealthy business practices among taxi companies.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Councillors demand delay to tap water price hike

Councillors demand delay to tap water price hike JAKARTA (JP): The City Council Commission C for economic affairs has recommended a delay to a proposed increase in tap water rates until the end of 2001 for the bottom three consumer groups.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/West Java bombing mastermind admits his role, probe continues

West Java bombing mastermind admits his role, probe continues BANDUNG (JP): Iqbal, one of suspects in the December bombings in Bandung, claimed to be the mastermind and coordinator of the bombings in West Java, a police officer said here on Friday.The West Java Police detective chief Adj. Sr.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Police to question Tommy's wife, lawyers, bodyguards over bunker

Police to question Tommy's wife, lawyers, bodyguards over bunker JAKARTA (JP): The city police are scheduled to interrogate on Monday all three lawyers of the fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, Tommy's wife, Ardhia Pramesti "Tata" Regita Cahyani and several of Tommy's bodyguards, for having ...

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Marzuki blames predecessor for slow work

Marzuki blames predecessor for slow work JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman has blamed his predecessor for his sluggish efforts in tracking down suspected hidden assets and wealth belonging to former president Soeharto's family and cronies.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/'Improve intelligence unit to find Tommy'

'Improve intelligence unit to find Tommy' The police's weeklong involvement with Tommy's (son of former president Soeharto) bunker has captured the nation's imagination while Tommy still remains at large.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/House to speed up deliberation of two important labor bills

House to speed up deliberation of two important labor bills JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives will speed up the deliberation of two labor bills in a bid to mend the country's poor labor conditions and settle the increasing number of industrial disputes.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Jan. 19

Rupiah Rates Jan. 19 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,950.00 9,950.00 9,403.00 9,497.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Obstructing labor unions is a crime: lawyer said

Obstructing labor unions is a crime: lawyer said JAKARTA (JP): Employers tend to try to block the establishment of labor unions, and this is a violation of the law, the head of the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH) labor unit Rita Olivia said on Friday.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC The 6th 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 Krocodylus 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Unbreakable ...

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Separatist rebels take five negotiators hostage

Separatist rebels take five negotiators hostage JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Separatist rebels in remote Irian Jaya seized on Thursday five negotiators seeking the release of 11 kidnapped plywood workers, an officer said on Friday.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Bill Clinton's oddly superficial presidency

Bill Clinton's oddly superficial presidency WASHINGTON: Bill Clinton's eight ragged years as president included some significant accomplishments. But our overwhelming sense in looking back at them is one of disappointment at opportunities lost.

Sat, 20 Jan 2001

JP/Suwondo testifies at House on his role in Buloggate

Suwondo testifies at House on his role in Buloggate JAKARTA (JP): Alip Agung Suwondo, the main suspect in the alleged misuse of Rp 35 billion from the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) foundation Yanatera, testified on Friday before the House of Representatives' special committee probing the case.