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Searching for all articles published on 2001-02-16 ...

56 articles.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Champion Kartika SC dominates championships

Champion Kartika SC dominates championships JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion Kartika Shooting Club dominated the second day of the Inter-Club National Championships at the Bung Karno Shooting Range in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Thursday, taking six gold medals.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Scoring a touchdown against racism in 'Remember the Titans'

Scoring a touchdown against racism in 'Remember the Titans'By Joko E.H. Anwar Remember the Titans (*** 1/2 out of four stars)Drama, 113 MinutesStarring: Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Ryan Hurst, Wood Harris, Hayden PanettiereDirector: Boaz YakinA Walt Disney Pictures/Jerry Bruckheimer Film ...

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Megawati to open new fishing port

Megawati to open new fishing port JAKARTA (JP): The city is set to have its first ocean fishing port of Samudera Jakarta in Muara Baru, North Jakarta, slated to be officiated by Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Friday.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Multicultural program for children launched

Multicultural program for children launched JAKARTA (JP): Bartol and Sam, both 12 years old, are children of Kanum ethnic group living around Rawa Biru (Blue Swamp) in Merauke, Irian Jaya.One day, while fishing at the swamp, they accidentally crossed an area known as Sasi.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Feb.15

Rupiah Rates Feb.15 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,105.00 10,105.00 9,557.00 9,653.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/TNI to announce reshuffle in three days: Endriartono

TNI to announce reshuffle in three days: Endriartono JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) headquarters is expected to announce a reshuffle within the next three days, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said on Thursday.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Telkom, Indosat end their cross-ownerships worth $1.5b

Telkom, Indosat end their cross-ownerships worth $1.5b JAKARTA (JP): In a US$1.5 billion landmark deal, state telecommunication firms PT Telkom Indonesia and PT Indonesia Satellite Corporation (Indosat) agreed to end their cross- ownerships in three of their subsidiaries to ...

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Elize's dossier sent to prosecutor

Elize's dossier sent to prosecutor JAKARTA (JP): City police submitted on Thursday the dossiers on bomb suspects Elize Maria Tuwahatu and her mother Sonya to the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office.City police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/President's defense team named: Susilo

President's defense team named: Susilo JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono revealed on Thursday that a special team to formulate the President's response to the House of Representatives' memorandum has been established.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/HPMI members deny charges by Honda

HPMI members deny charges by Honda JAKARTA (JP): Chinese motorcycle distributors and importers denied on Thursday allegations that their products have been infringing the patent rights of Honda.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Gov't says SIRA chief trial in Sabang

Gov't says SIRA chief trial in Sabang BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The trial of Central Information for Aceh Referendum (SIRA) chief Muhammad Nazar remains up in the air after the government brushed off a Supreme Court ruling on Thursday that the trial venue be moved from Sabang, Aceh to Medan, North ...

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/NGOs to call for aid boycott if forest law not enforced

NGOs to call for aid boycott if forest law not enforced JAKARTA (JP): Four local non-governmental organizations have threatened to call for a boycott by Indonesia's aid donors unless the government puts an immediate stop to illegal logging and the destruction of the country's forests.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Dossiers of alleged shooters submitted

Dossiers of alleged shooters submitted AMBON, Maluku: Pattimura Military Commander Brig. Gen. I Made Yasa said on Thursday that the dossiers of the Wijaya II rogue shooters have been handed over to Indonesian Military (TNI) headquarters.He pledged to "bow to any decision made following the probe".

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo: Indonesian Press Photo Service (Ipphos) photos (1945 - 1950), I See Gallery, The Polish Cultural Center, Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, until Feb. 28. * Painting Bramasto's Collections 1939-1996, Gallery Twilite Cafe, Jl. Kemang Raya No.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Presidential priorities

Presidential priorities North Sumatra, Bengkulu, East Java, Central Java, Aceh, Jambi, Banten - these are only some of Indonesia's disaster-struck provinces.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Police may question Akbar over land scam

Police may question Akbar over land scam JAKARTA (JP): Pressure over a housing scam allegedly involving Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung is growing with National Police spokesman Brig. Gen.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/JFX ready to face new competitors

JFX ready to face new competitors JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Future Exchange (JFX) said the opening of Indonesia's second futures commodities exchange next month would not undermine its operation.JFX director J.W.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Style still counts in Muslim fashion

Style still counts in Muslim fashionBy Tri Hafiningsih JAKARTA (JP): The doors to fashion and style do not have to close when women make the choice to wear the jilbab, the Muslim head scarf.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/National education committees formed

National education committees formed JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of National Education has set up two committees to review and revise a number of regulations and laws concerning the educational arena.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb.15, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Strengthening Australia-RI ties

Strengthening Australia-RI ties The following is the first part of a shortened address by the new Australian envoy Richard Smith to a luncheon held by the Indonesia Australia Business Council (IABC) in Jakarta, Feb. 6. JAKARTA: Let me offer a few impressions based on my first three weeks here.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Moving S'pore-Malaysia ties beyond mood swings

Moving S'pore-Malaysia ties beyond mood swingsBy Irene Ng SINGAPORE: Every so often, it has been the lot of Malaysia and Singapore to prove all over again that their ties tend to be ruled by mood swings.One moment, the mood can be bitter and heavy; in another, all sweetness and light.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Vertical Limit 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Guilty 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Meet The Parents 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Duets 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Phyton ...

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/TNT gets ISO 9002 certificate

TNT gets ISO 9002 certificate JAKARTA (JP): PT TNT Logistics Indonesia, a subsidiary of Amsterdam-based TNT Post Group N.V. has been awarded ISO 9002 certification for its logistics warehouse operation at milk powder manufacturer PT Sari Husada in Klaten, Central Java.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Meeting called to decide Arifin's fate

Meeting called to decide Arifin's fate JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction chief Arifin Panigoro saw his fate hang by a thread on Thursday as a party meeting was called in response to a series of his controversial moves.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/La Paene keeps his word by turning into pro boxer

La Paene keeps his word by turning into pro boxer JAKARTA (JP): National flyweight boxer La Paene Masara was not bluffing when he insisted that the Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) find him a job or he would turn professional.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Detainee found dead in Bogor

Detainee found dead in Bogor BOGOR (JP): A defendant in a rape case was found dead in his isolation cell at the Paledang penitentiary.The warden, Agus Toyip, said that the victim, identified as Edi Suhendi, 59, was found dead by a guard who was on patrol at around 1:50 a.m.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Court to receive files on corrupt judges this month

Court to receive files on corrupt judges this month JAKARTA (JP): The government-appointed Joint Team to Eradicate Corruption is once again to bring charges against corrupt judges, this time through the offices of public prosecutors.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Russia seeks to expand role in Mideast

Russia seeks to expand role in MideastBy Henry Meyer MOSCOW (AFP): Russia could exploit the handovers of power in Jerusalem and Washington to win a more influential role for itself in the moribund Middle East peace process, Russian experts said on Wednesday.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Why reduce violence?

Why reduce violence? An article in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 12, 2001 (page 1), Indonesian and GAM strike accord to reduce violence, caught my attention and I would like to offer my comments.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Suspects in attack on City Council held

Suspects in attack on City Council held JAKARTA (JP): Police have detained seven people in connection with Wednesday's mob attack on the City Council, Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bahrul Alam said on Thursday.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Rare trees lost in botanical gardens

Rare trees lost in botanical gardens BOGOR (JP): A large number of rare trees planted in botanical gardens here and in Bali have fallen following days of torrential rain over the past week.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Malaysia expected to avoid neighbors' turmoil

Malaysia expected to avoid neighbors' turmoilBy Simon Cameron-Moore KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): When the time comes for Malaysian strong man Mahathir Mohamad to stand down, his country will be better equipped to ride the transition than some of its troubled Southeast Asian neighbors.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Court begins hearing case against Suwondo

Court begins hearing case against Suwondo JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta District Court commenced on Thursday the trial of President "Gus Dur" Abdurrahman Wahid's masseur, Muhammad Alip Agung Suwondo, for his alleged role in the Rp 35 billion (US$3.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Bush's choices bode well for Asia policy

Bush's choices bode well for Asia policyBy Sonya Hepinstall WASHINGTON (Reuters): The new administration's sharpened focus on Japan and choices for its foreign policy and trade teams bode well for Asia policy under President George W. Bush, a panel of experts said on Monday.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Music in taekwondo meet to attracts fans

Music in taekwondo meet to attracts fans JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Taekwondo Association (TI) blended sports event with musical performance and games at the second LG Cup Taekwondo National Championships in an effort to popularize the sport more.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Regional autonomy revisited

Regional autonomy revisited Barely six weeks since the regional autonomy law came into force, doomsayers in Jakarta are already giving the thumbs down to the power-sharing arrangement between the central and regional administrations.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Government submits to House bill on National Police

Government submits to House bill on National Police JAKARTA (JP): The government submitted to the House of Representatives (DPR) on Thursday the National Police review bill regulating the Police's independence and primary duties in maintaining nationwide security.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/PT Ancol official dismissed over financial scandal

PT Ancol official dismissed over financial scandal JAKARTA (JP): President director of PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol (PJA) Rushadi has paid a dear price for allowing the company to sponsor overseas trips for a group of city councillors and officials.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Bus stop killings a challenge to Sharon

Bus stop killings a challenge to SharonBy Christian Chaise JERUSALEM (AFP): Events like Wednesday's killing of eight Israelis by a Palestinian bus driver near Tel Aviv could provoke a harsh response from right-winger Ariel Sharon once he assumes power as Israel's next prime minister, an analyst ...

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Mahfud apologizes but stands by claims

Mahfud apologizes but stands by claims JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Mahfud MD apologized on Thursday for alleging that the Golkar Party misused funds during the 1999 general election, but not because his remarks were inaccurate, rather for the "hurt" they caused the party.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/IFC, SCB agree to aid RI importers

IFC, SCB agree to aid RI importers JAKARTA (JP): The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) signed an agreement on Thursday to provide some US$125 million in trade financing for Indonesian importers.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Kuchma accuses opposition over protests

Kuchma accuses opposition over protestsBy Philippe Coumarianos KIEV (AFP): Beset by scandal and targeted by mounting unrest, Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma has shown he will not go without a fight, throwing a leading dissenter into jail and accusing opposition leaders of seeking to stir up a ...

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/City receives ISO certificate

City receives ISO certificate JAKARTA (JP): Two of the city's 43 district offices received on Wednesday ISO 9002 certificate for their quality services.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Surakarta hosts supercross event

Surakarta hosts supercross event SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Surakarta will host the first leg of the national and international Gudang Garam Supercross Indonesia 2001 on Feb. 17 and Feb. 18."Supercross is a completely different event compared to motocross or grass track.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Comic trio brings fun to Jakarta

Comic trio brings fun to Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The Chipolatas, a dynamic trio with a pledge to bring music, juggling and acrobatic madness to everyone, are coming to Jakarta and Surabaya.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Hanson's views a threat to Aussie-RI ties

Hanson's views a threat to Aussie-RI ties JAKARTA (JP): Visiting Australian trade minister Mark Vaile on Thursday maintained that Canberra does not endorse the statements of Australian far-right politician Pauline Hanson, warning that her remarks could damage bilateral relations.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/The 'jilbab' a personal choice for Muslim women

The 'jilbab' a personal choice for Muslim women JAKARTA (JP): It's not a case of everybody's doing it, and some Muslim women who make the intensely personal decision to wear the jilbab (head scarf) must deal with negative reactions from those around them, including members of their family.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/The harsh realities behind the agriculture policies

The harsh realities behind the agriculture policiesBy Emmanuel Subangun JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, like many other countries, has sacrificed some of its citizens for the survival of the majority. Their presence is a prerequisite for life no matter what.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Stranded tourists saved by mobile text message

Stranded tourists saved by mobile text message JAKARTA (JP): Twelve foreign tourists and six cabin crew stranded on a yacht named the Ombak Indah which was forced off course in Lombok waters, West Nusa Tenggara, were rescued on Thursday after one of the tourists sent a mobile telephone ...

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/PPP firm on its stance on special session

PPP firm on its stance on special session BANDUNG (JP): United Development Party (PPP) chairman Hamzah Haz on Thursday remained unrelenting in his argument for a special session of the People's Consultative Assembly, saying that it would help reduce tension and conflict."The sooner the better.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Govt warned not to lose control over oil and gas sector

Govt warned not to lose control over oil and gas sector JAKARTA (JP): All the major factions at the House of Representatives expressed their support for the recently submitted oil and gas bill, but they warned that the government mustn't loose control over the strategic oil and gas sector despite ...

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Semen Padang beats PSPS

Semen Padang beats PSPS JAKARTA (JP): Semen Padang managed to end its victory drought by defeating PSPS Pekanbaru 3-1 at Agus Salim Stadium in Padang on Thursday.Host Semen Padang scored three goals by strikers Syafril M in the 15th minute, Husaini in the 40th minute and Purwanto in 78th minute.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Bank Mandiri plans to raise US$600m via IPO

Bank Mandiri plans to raise US$600m via IPO JAKARTA (JP): Giant state Bank Mandiri plans to raise about US$600 million from its initial public offering (IPO) in October, according to the bank's president E.C.W. Neloe.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Tugu Muda to host national c'ships

Tugu Muda to host national c'ships SEMARANG (JP): The Semarang-based Tugu Muda table tennis club will host the national championships in the middle of April.

Fri, 16 Feb 2001

JP/Rizal says IMF is too pushy

Rizal says IMF is too pushy JAKARTA (Agencies): Indonesia on Thursday complained that the leader of its bailout program, the IMF, was pressing it too hard, saying it was difficult to implement every reform while the country was going through its unruly transition to democracy.