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Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Five officers apprehended for rogue shooting

Five officers apprehended for rogue shooting AMBON, Maluku (JP): Soldiers from a special joint security force apprehended on Monday morning five police and military officers who allegedly shot at them as they were trying to quell riots which had claimed the lives of 10 people.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/120 golfers compete in Kosaido circuit

120 golfers compete in Kosaido circuit JAKARTA (JP): One hundred and 20 female golfers will compete in the US$75,000 Kosaido Ladies Asia Golf Circuit at the Ciputra Golf and Country Club, Surabaya, from Jan. 24 to Jan. 27.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Garbage adds refugee problems

Garbage adds refugee problems ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: As if East Timorese refugees in camps across Belu regency did not have enough problems already, they now have a new menacing problem -- what to do with mountains of garbage.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Juan refuses to answer questions over bunker

Juan refuses to answer questions over bunker JAKARTA (JP): Lawyer Juan Felix Tampubolon refused on Monday to answer police questions over his alleged role in obstructing their efforts to locate an underground bunker in the house of the fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Construction of Plaza Kelapa Gading halted

Construction of Plaza Kelapa Gading halted JAKARTA (JP): The construction project of Plaza Kelapa Gading in Kelapa Gading Barat subdistrict of north Jakarta has temporarily been halted until the city administration issues a building permit (IMB), an official said on Monday.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Cheap land sought for new terminal

Cheap land sought for new terminal JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has recommended two separate plots of land that could house the new bus terminal to replace the overcrowded Pulogadung terminal.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Non-military action preferred on hostage case

Non-military action preferred on hostage case JAYAPURA (JP): Army deputy chief Lt. Gen. Kiki Syahnakri and Deputy chief of Irian Jaya police Brig. Gen.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Soldiers told to remain firm in face of plot to ruin Army's image

Soldiers told to remain firm in face of plot to ruin Army's image JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto told soldiers on Monday not to be discouraged by claims by certain groups that the military was behind all the security problems in the country.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Corruption 'from state palace to political parties'

Corruption 'from state palace to political parties' JAKARTA (JP): Unlike in the past, political parties are now the vanguard of corruption in the country, as a result of democratization and decentralization, the Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) revealed in its year-end report on Monday.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Centris expects higher revenues

Centris expects higher revenues JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed transportation company PT Centris Multipersada Pratama Tbk (CMPP) estimates its pretax profit this year will increase by about 50 percent to Rp 6.4 billion ($673,700) from Rp 4.2 billion last year, a company executive has said.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Eurico trial to continue

Eurico trial to continue JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta District Court decided on Monday to continue the trial of East Timorese militia leader Eurico Guterres, who is standing trial on charges of inciting violence.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Bantul builds industrial estate to woo investors

Bantul builds industrial estate to woo investors BANTUL, Yogyakarta (JP): The Bantul regency in Yogyakarta province is developing a 55-hectare industrial estate in Piyungan subdistrict in a bid to lure investors into the regency.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Obituary

Obituary Veteran writer Slamet Soeseno, 73, died at his office here on Monday morning, stunning his colleagues and family.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Badminton coaches to have contract system

Badminton coaches to have contract system JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) plans to employ a contract system for coaches at the Indonesian Badminton Center in Cipayung, East Jakarta, as a way to improve the performance of the coaches.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Unleaded premium available by April: Pertamina

Unleaded premium available by April: Pertamina JAKARTA (JP): Following the government's plan to initiate the removal of leaded gasoline from sale in the capital this year, the state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina will begin to supply unleaded premium by April 1, 2001.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Engaging a democracy 'icon'

Engaging a democracy 'icon' The United Nations has done well to broker a political engagement between Myanmar's ruling military junta and its arch adversary and a phenomenal proponent of democracy, Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/RI to retain 40,000 tons of coffee to prop up prices

RI to retain 40,000 tons of coffee to prop up prices JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia plans to retain up to 40,000 tons of coffee until August this year as part of its commitment to prop up falling coffee prices in the world, Minister of Agriculture Bungaran Saragih said on Monday.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Exhibitions* Fine Arts by Bandung Young Artists, at Griya Seni Popo Iskandar, Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi 268 (Phone: 022 2013662), until Jan. 27. * Painting, Ikatan Wanita Pelukis Indonesia, Galeri Hidayat, Jl. Sulanjana 36 (Phone: 022 4208257), 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Jan. 27 to Feb.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/PKB will welcome former PAN figures

PKB will welcome former PAN figures JAKARTA (JP): The National Awakening Party (PKB) is ready to welcome political figures who recently quit the National Mandate Party's executive board, said a PKB executive.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/3,000 teenagers elementary education

3,000 teenagers elementary education BOJONEGORO, East Java: Poor economic conditions and a lack of awareness have contributed to the rising number of at least 3,000 teenagers in the Bojonegoro regency who have not continued their education beyond elementary school.M.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Surabaya intercity bus drivers go on strike

Surabaya intercity bus drivers go on strike SURABAYA (JP): Haunted by the vandalism of angry mobs who have set fire to several buses, hundreds of intercity bus drivers at the Purabaya terminal went on strike here on Monday demanding that police guarantee their security.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/RI may win bronze in SEA Games basketball

RI may win bronze in SEA Games basketball JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's men's national team manager Erick Thohir expressed optimism about bringing home the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games bronze medal, considering the 16 players named to the team on Monday and the coach's training program.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Bank Aspac ignored BI warning: Witnesses

Bank Aspac ignored BI warning: Witnesses JAKARTA (JP): The court trying a former Bank Aspac director charged with corruption heard on Monday the bank continued to misappropriate the government's liquidity support funds despite warnings from the central bank.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Police reveal reason why bombs discovered

Police reveal reason why bombs discoveredBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): It was God's hand that guided police to Elize Maria Tuwahatu, an alleged acquaintance of fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra who was arrested with three bombs in her possession at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) on ...

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Attorney General's Office probes T. Priok rights abuses

Attorney General's Office probes T. Priok rights abuses JAKARTA (JP): State prosecutors decided on Monday to continue their investigation into the 1984 Tanjung Priok incident, while awaiting the establishment of a joint investigating team on human rights abuses which would eventually take over ...

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Mt. Merapi activity intensifies: Rizal

Mt. Merapi activity intensifies: Rizal YOGYAKARTA (JP): Monday's activity of the 2,968-meter-high Merapi volcano increased nearly threefold compared to the day before with the emission of increasing amounts of lava and gas clouds, and dust seen blanketing its slopes, except for the eastern side.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Cardoso offers hints on reform

Cardoso offers hints on reformBy Emmanuel Subangun JAKARTA (JP): The visit of Fernando Henrique Cardoso, president of Brazil, to Indonesia this week reminds me about a term in the language of development science.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Jan. 22

Rupiah Rates Jan. 22 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,850.00 9,850.00 9,303.00 9,397.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Dramatic downfall of Estrada

Dramatic downfall of Estrada President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid quickly called the new Philippine President Gloria Aroyyo to congratulate her on Saturday, Jan. 20 (SCTV, Jan. 20).

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Gian still authorized to hold his speaker post

Gian still authorized to hold his speaker post TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang mayor H.M. Thamrin asserted on Monday that he is still acknowledging Gian Sugiharsono as speaker of Tangerang (Mayoralty) Legislative Council despite reports that Gian was among members facing expulsion from the ...

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 22, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/RI, HK fugitive agreement deliberated

RI, HK fugitive agreement deliberated JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra officially proposed to the House of Representatives on Monday a bill that would allow the administrations of Indonesia and Hong Kong to surrender fugitives sought by each other.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Green turtles staying away from W. Java's Citirem coast

Green turtles staying away from W. Java's Citirem coastText and Photos by Bambang Parlupi CITIREM, West Java (JP): Green turtles have traditionally laid their eggs on Citirem, a 1.1 kilometer stretch of coastline in the Cikepuh nature reserve in Sukabumi, West Java.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Two top officials of IBRA resign

Two top officials of IBRA resign JAKARTA (JP): Two deputy chairmen of the powerful Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) have tendered their resignation amid rumors of increasing political interference with the agency.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Music9:00 TV Drama10:00 Music11:00 Talk Show12:00 p.m.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/IBRA reports Dharmala to AG office

IBRA reports Dharmala to AG office JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) filed on Monday a criminal report with the General Attorney's Office against PT Dharmala Sakti Sejahtera for allegedly unlawfully selling Dharmala's stake in a joint venture insurance firm.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Top shuttlers in easy group at National C'ships

Top shuttlers in easy group at National C'shipsBy Novan Iman Santosa BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): Top seeds will face weak competition during round-robin matches, following the group draw for the Inter-club National Badminton Championships commencing on Tuesday at the Hasanuddin Sports ...

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Campaign to increase public participation

Campaign to increase public participation JAKARTA (JP): In line with the inception of regional autonomy, the city administration launched on Monday a 10-month campaign in five subdistricts aimed at increasing public participation in community development.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/50 candidates to join MAT selection

50 candidates to join MAT selection JAKARTA (JP): Fifty candidates from 19 cities in Indonesia will join the final selection for the Marlboro Adventure Team (MAT) Winter Challenge at Mount Bromo this weekend.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Gus Dur walks out of scandals hearing

Gus Dur walks out of scandals hearing JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid on Monday left legislators dumbfounded as he abruptly walked out of a meeting with the House of Representatives' special committee investigating the Bulog and Brunei scandals.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/New hope in Manila

New hope in Manila After the dramatic turn of events in Manila over the weekend, the old saying that "all's well that ends well" seems to be nowhere more appropriate than in the case of the leadership crisis in the Philippines.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/JSX called on to withdraw new delisting policy

JSX called on to withdraw new delisting policy JAKARTA (JP): A securities investor association has urged the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) to withdraw a new delisting regulation, saying that the policy could inspire listed firms to manipulate their share prices to avoid being delisted.

Tue, 23 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 ...

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/32 killed in Sangihe Talaud landslides

32 killed in Sangihe Talaud landslides JAKARTA (JP): Officials said on Monday 32 people were killed in landslides triggered by days of heavy rain in Sangihe Talaud regency on Sangir island, North Sulawesi, while 20 others are feared dead.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Demonstrators warned of infiltrators: Mahfud

Demonstrators warned of infiltrators: Mahfud YOGYAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Mahfud MD warned that infiltrators could penetrate both government supporters and opponents, who recently showed their muscle at the House of Representatives (DPR) compound.

Tue, 23 Jan 2001

JP/Low price of rice

Low price of rice Thousands of demonstrators staged a huge rally around the House complex on Jan. 17, 2001. But none of them protested the low price of rice.