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Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Three suspects named in attack

Three suspects named in attack JAKARTA (JP): Police officially declared on Friday three suspects among the seven people arrested in connection with Wednesday's attack on the City Council building.City Police Detectives chief Sr. Comr. Hary Montolalu said the suspects, identified as S.O.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Heavier sanctions sought for illegal fishing

Heavier sanctions sought for illegal fishing JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries is working on a revision of the fisheries law that will emphasize stronger sanctions on illegal maritime activities, minister Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said on Friday.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/The use of might will not prove right in Israel's quasi-war

The use of might will not prove right in Israel's quasi-warBy Martin Woollacott LONDON: Asymmetrical war is the name given to it by military theorists.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/W. Java dominates taekwondo c'ships by winning three golds

W. Java dominates taekwondo c'ships by winning three golds JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion West Java dominated the second day of the second LG Cup Taekwondo National Championships by grabbing three golds on Friday at the Bung Karno tennis indoor stadium, leaving the fourth to Central Sulawesi.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Dancer Anuradha follows in footsteps of tradition

Dancer Anuradha follows in footsteps of traditionBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): If it were not for people like Anuradha Nehru, one of India's seven classical dance forms would have remained restricted to a small village in a southern state of the Indian subcontinent.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Various events set for city birthday

Various events set for city birthday JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday Jakarta's 474th anniversary celebration should boost tourism in the capital.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Renovation of HI traffic circle to finish this year

Renovation of HI traffic circle to finish this year JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso plans to complete renovations to the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle on the busy Jl. M.H.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Sulawesi Energy, PLN reach deal on power plant

Sulawesi Energy, PLN reach deal on power plant JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PT PLN and independent power producer (IPP) Sulawesi Energy Pty Ltd have reached a long- term agreement to reduce power tariffs at the Sengkang power plant in Sulawesi, the IPP's shareholder Energy ...

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Vertical Limit 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Remember the Titans 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 Python ...

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Courier group wants govt to scrap PT Post monopoly

Courier group wants govt to scrap PT Post monopoly JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Association of Courier Companies (Asperindo) urged the government on Friday to revoke PT Pos Indonesia's (Posindo) monopoly rights and give greater freedom to private courier companies.Asperindo chairman Rudy J.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Khartoum is trying to end civil war

Khartoum is trying to end civil warBy Andrew Hammond KHARTOUM (Reuters): At first glance, Khartoum doesn't seem like the capital of a country at war.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Tutut named suspect in $306m corruption case

Tutut named suspect in $306m corruption case JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office named former president Soeharto's daughter Siti Hardiyanti "Tutut" Rukmana on Friday as a suspect in a corruption case over a US$306 million project involving state oil and gas company Pertamina.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Govt, GAM reach new security accord

Govt, GAM reach new security accord GENEVA (AP): Representatives of the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist on Friday agreed to a new accord to reduce violence, a joint statement said.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Kartika continues c'ship domination

Kartika continues c'ship domination JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion Kartika Shooting Club has maintained its domination on the third day of the Inter-club National Championships at the Bung Karno Shooting Range in Senayan, Central Jakarta, despite a decline in productivity which saw them take ...

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Australian firms agree to invest A$550 million

Australian firms agree to invest A$550 million JAKARTA (JP): A group of Australian firms agreed on Friday to invest A$550 million (some Rp 2.7 trillion or US$287 million) here for the expansion of their businesses this year, marking the first tranche of a A$1.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Memorandum to President unconstitutional: PKB

Memorandum to President unconstitutional: PKB JAKARTA (JP): The National Awakening Party (PKB) faction released on Friday a "white book" on their objections and the alleged fallacies of the House of Representatives special committee which investigated President Abdurrahman Wahid's involvement in ...

Sat, 17 Feb 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, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Business confidence continues to fall

Business confidence continues to fall JAKARTA (JP): The confidence of corporate executives about the prospects for their businesses continued falling in December as uncertainty in the country's political front persisted, according to a survey issued by Danareksa Research Institute on Friday.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Arief calls for political moratorium up to 2004

Arief calls for political moratorium up to 2004 Political dispute among Indonesia's leaders have reached new heights. Sociologist Arief Budiman, a professor at Melbourne University, thinks the elite and President Abdurrahman 'Gus Dur' Wahid should display statesmanship for the sake of the people.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Serving the people

Serving the people For the past year or so, Iran has been undergoing a modest if irregular degree of political thaw as some leaders prod the militantly Islamic nation towards more moderate policies at home and abroad. The prospect of normal discourse has been welcomed around the world.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/UN peacekeeping cut in Congo could backfire

UN peacekeeping cut in Congo could backfireBy Buchizya Mseteka LUSAKA (Reuters): A decision by the United Nations to cut the number of peacekeepers it will deploy in the Congo is a recipe for disaster and could undermine Africa's home-grown peace plan, analysts said on Wednesday.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Bulog chief 'chosen with mission to create profit'

Bulog chief 'chosen with mission to create profit' JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli said on Friday that a new chief for the strategic National Logistics Agency (Bulog) had been chosen, and would be installed by Vice President Megawati Sukarnoputri in the near future.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Membership cards launched to help former athletes

Membership cards launched to help former athletes JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to improve former athletes' lives, the Prestasi Anak Bangsa Foundation through its business unit PT WAOW Bina Prestasi will launch WAOW membership cards on Saturday evening at the Mulia Hotel in Senayan, Central Jakarta.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Gus Dur barred from visiting Gajah Mada campus

Gus Dur barred from visiting Gajah Mada campus YOGYAKARTA (JP): After eulogizing about the long road to democracy which Indonesia must travel, President Abdurrahman Wahid found out later on Friday that not all roads are open to him after students blocked streets preventing his visit to the Gadjah ...

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Decree on transgenic products deplored

Decree on transgenic products deplored JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Environment Sonny Keraf lamented at Ministry of Agriculture Decree No. 107/2001 which allows limited sales of transgenic crops in Sulawesi.The decree, which was issued on Feb.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/GAM threatens to create trouble in Jakarta

GAM threatens to create trouble in Jakarta BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Resolute rebel group Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has threatened to create trouble nationwide if the joint police and military operation to restore order in the province continues.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Bali, center of turtle trade

Bali, center of turtle trade DENPASAR, Bali: Environmental organization Fauna Conservation for Life (KSBK) claimed that Bali is the biggest site of turtle trading in the country.In the period between May through to August 1999, it reported, some 9,400 of the protected animals had been traded.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Cultures come together in Cirebon ceramics

Cultures come together in Cirebon ceramics Cirebon ceramics, examples of which are currently on display at Bentara Budaya Jakarta in Central Jakarta, are most often associated with Sitiwinangun village in Klangenan subdistrict.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Electricity company's plight

Electricity company's plight However one analyzes its financial condition, state electricity company PLN is without a doubt broke. With current assets of only Rp 9.7 trillion (US$1.02 billion) as of September (latest data available) and Rp 77.3 trillion in debts, of which Rp 47.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/A nightmare for the Palestinians

A nightmare for the PalestiniansBy Adian Husaini JAKARTA (JP): Following his victory in the recent elections, Ariel Sharon has finally managed to convince the defeated Ehud Barak to form a national coalition government that the former has to declare by March 31.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Suspect in JSX bombing escapes from Cipinang

Suspect in JSX bombing escapes from Cipinang JAKARTA (JP): A suspect in the bomb attack on Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) building last September escaped from Cipinang Penitentiary in East Jakarta on Friday morning.City police chief of detectives Sr. Comr.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Has school system contributed to violence?

Has school system contributed to violence? The national education system has been repeatedly criticized.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Students attack Golkar office in C. Jakarta

Students attack Golkar office in C. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Some 500 students from various groups attacked Golkar Party's city chapter office on Jl. Cikini, Central Jakarta on Friday evening, throwing at least five molotov cocktails at the office.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Govt defends DRB-Hi Com role in JORR project

Govt defends DRB-Hi Com role in JORR project JAKARTA (JP): The government brushed aside on Thursday critics who doubted the competence of Malaysian investor DRB-Hi Com in the long-awaited Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR) project.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Campaign launched for the elimination of child labor

Campaign launched for the elimination of child labor JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of National Education and the International Labor Organization (ILO) on Friday launched a national campaign for the elimination of child labor, which aims to equip the country's 19.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/IFC's Peter Woicke urges govt to fix legal system

IFC's Peter Woicke urges govt to fix legal system JAKARTA (JP): Visiting executive vice president of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Peter Woicke called on the government on Friday to continue to fix the country's legal system to help revive investor confidence in the economy.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/President praises Wanagama program

President praises Wanagama program GUNUNG KIDUL, Yogyakarta: President Abdurrahman Wahid hailed on Friday Gadjah Mada University's role in forest conservation efforts through its Wanagama "forest laboratory" in Gunung Kidul regency.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Iranian Arts, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat 12, Central Jakarta, until Feb. 22. Contact 331378 for more information. * Photo: Indonesian Press Photo Service (Ipphos) photos (1945 - 1950), I See Gallery, The Polish cultural center, Jl.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Cost of basic goods up significantly

Cost of basic goods up significantly JAKARTA (JP): The cost of basic commodities in the capital has risen significantly over the past fortnight, a consequence of delivery problems following recent floods and mass protests in several provinces.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Hendri to give his version

Hendri to give his version JAKARTA (JP): National junior tennis player Hendri Susilo Pramono has expressed the hope that the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) will listen to both sides before arriving at any decisions, particularly regarding sensitive issues that could affect a player's ...

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Home Movies

Home Movies JAKARTA (JP): While the actor Leonardo DiCaprio is a household name for many people -- especially the younger generation -- in Indonesia, filmmaker Agnieszka Holland seems barely known.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Correction

CorrectionPhoto A: SoemantriSRI SOEMANTRICorrection: The picture which appeared in the Discourse column on the front page of Friday's edition is, in fact, that of former information minister Mashuri, not constitutional law expert Sri Soemantri as stated.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Kopassus impostor busted in hotel raid

Kopassus impostor busted in hotel raid JAKARTA (JP): A man posing as a member of the Army's special force (Kopassus) was arrested in a hotel room for illegal possession of two guns, a grenade and dozens of bullets, an officer said on Friday.City Police Detectives Chief Sr. Comr.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Golden Glove delayed for third time

Golden Glove delayed for third time JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) Central Java chapter, which is also coordinating the Golden Glove (STE) 2000, decided to delay the event until April, instead of holding it in March as previously scheduled, due to venue ...

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Strengthening Australian-Indonesian business ties

Strengthening Australian-Indonesian business ties The following is the second 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.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/PKB sets sights on Golkar scandal probe

PKB sets sights on Golkar scandal probe JAKARTA (JP): The country could see another round of political probes into financial scandals if the National Awakening Party (PKB) has its way by setting up a special committee to investigate financial improprieties involving the Golkar Party.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Gorontalo inaugurated as the country's 32nd province

Gorontalo inaugurated as the country's 32nd province JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs and Regional Autonomy Surjadi Soedirdja installed Tursandi Alwi on Friday as acting Governor of Gorontalo and inaugurated the region as the country's 32nd province.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Sutiyoso vows tough action on Ancol scam

Sutiyoso vows tough action on Ancol scam JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso renewed his pledge on Friday that city officials connected to irregularities in three overseas trips sponsored by PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol (PJA) would receive fair and just treatment.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/SIA's Indonesian routes

SIA's Indonesian routes We would like to thank you for the article SIA expects lower traffic on Indonesian route on page 12 of The Jakarta Post on Feb. 13, 2001. Allow me to make a few comments to balance the points made in the article.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/BCA extends credit to farmers

BCA extends credit to farmers JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Bank Central Asia (BCA) will extend Rp 2 billion (U$210,500) in subsidized credits to farmers in West Java.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Illegal cafes closed by force

Illegal cafes closed by force BOGOR (JP): Public order officers here closed down on Thursday two cafes for not holding an operational permit.The two cafes were Cafe Koral, located on Jl. A.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/PSSI to appoint national team coach next week

PSSI to appoint national team coach next week JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) will appoint the national team's coach and officials for the 2002 World Cup prequalifying round and the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games next week.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Kubrick in all his diversity at Bentara Budaya Jakarta

Kubrick in all his diversity at Bentara Budaya JakartaBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): It would be too convenient, and unfair, to call 1999's Eyes Wide Shut the greatest work in director Stanley Kubrick's distinguished career.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb.16, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Feb.16

Rupiah Rates Feb.16 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,103.00 10,103.00 9,555.00 9,651.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Maluku's SGI seizes hundreds of weapons during raid in Ambon

Maluku's SGI seizes hundreds of weapons during raid in Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): The Military Joint-Intelligence Task Force (SGI) stationed in Ambon seized on Friday hundreds of weaponry during an afternoon raid at a house in Tanah Lapang Kecil area, Nusaniwe district, Ambon.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Showbiz and politics make heady mix in RP

Showbiz and politics make heady mix in RPBy Malou Mangahas MANILA (Reuters): Movies and TV networks have become a breeding ground for politicians in the Philippines but critics say that mixing show business and politics could leave voters star-struck when election time comes around.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Trekker's body missing on Mt. Slamet

Trekker's body missing on Mt. Slamet PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Rescue workers continued efforts to evacuate the bodies of four trekkers from Gadjah Mada University's nature lovers club from Mount Slamet on Friday.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/Hotel and textile sectors fear hike in fuel prices

Hotel and textile sectors fear hike in fuel prices JAKARTA (JP): The hotel and textile industries, two sectors on the front line of Indonesia's export thrust, will be severely hurt by the government's plan to increase domestic fuel prices by up to 20 percent in April, executives from the two ...

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/The Corrs forced to cancel Indonesian tour

The Corrs forced to cancel Indonesian tour JAKARTA (JP): Irish pop group The Corrs canceled their promo concert here, which was initially planned to be held at the Jakarta Convention Center on Feb. 27, citing an illness suffered by one of its group.

Sat, 17 Feb 2001

JP/PDI Perjuangan to proceed with House memorandum

PDI Perjuangan to proceed with House memorandum JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) on Friday renewed its commitment to proceed with the memorandum and shunned efforts to pursue a special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) for President ...