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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Gus Dur supporters burn Golkar offices

Gus Dur supporters burn Golkar offices SURABAYA (JP): The anger of President Abdurrahman Wahid's supporters boiled over on Wednesday when they torched Golkar Party offices in Surabaya, Mojokerto and Malang, all in East Java.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Police to hand over Elize to prosecutors

Police to hand over Elize to prosecutors JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives are scheduled to hand over bomb suspect Elize Maria Tuwahatu and the dossier on her to state prosecutors next week.City police chief of detectives Sr. Comr.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Fighting racism and xenophobia

Fighting racism and xenophobia Chinese Indonesians have been able to openly celebrate Chinese New Year for the past two years. Feb. 15 also marks the once- lively Cap Go Meh celebrations following the New Year.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Residents moved from critical area

Residents moved from critical area BOGOR (JP): Over 170 families from Cileuksa Lebak subdistrict have been relocated from their subsiding land to the neighboring area of Cileuksa Utara, which lies 2 kilometers away.Spokesman for the Bogor regency administration M.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Police arrest 2, seize 1,669 explosive devices

Police arrest 2, seize 1,669 explosive devices JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Police special crimes detection unit (Tipiter) arrested two men for questioning and are hunting another following the finding of 1,669 small explosive devices in a warehouse in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, on Tuesday ...

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali: Exhibitions * Painting Song of Peace, by 7 painters from Malang, Surabaya, Kalimantan, Pranoto's Art Gallery, Main road, Kutuh, Ubud (Phone: 0361 970827), until Feb. 24. * Painting by German artist Peter Dittmar, at Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Government undecided over fuel price increase

Government undecided over fuel price increase JAKARTA (JP): The government is undecided on whether to increase fuel prices in April this year as planned in the 2001 state budget, a minister said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/PLN regrets electricity black out

PLN regrets electricity black out JAKARTA (JP): A number of areas in the western and southern parts of the capital experienced a power blackout on Wednesday, starting at around 12 a.m.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Indosat books profit despite lower income

Indosat books profit despite lower income JAKARTA (JP): International telephone operator PT Indosat suffered a 12.2 percent decline in operating profit in 2000, but the company still booked a significant increase in net earnings thanks to a surge in other income.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Enjoy the delights, food and views of Bali

Enjoy the delights, food and views of Bali DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Do Bali's white beaches, luxury hotels, friendly smiles and cultural festivals satisfy you? Have you ever sampled the wide selection of delicious foods offered by the famous tourist island's hotels and restaurants?Bali has numerous ...

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Public role in budget review hailed

Public role in budget review hailed JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso asserted on Wednesday that the public would have the opportunity to participate in revising the 2001 city budget in July.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Jakarta Outer Ring Road project may start next month

Jakarta Outer Ring Road project may start next month JAKARTA (JP): The eagerly anticipated Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR) is entering the final stages of its preparation and may begin next month, Minister of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure Erna Witoelar said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/On the inside looking in for Agus Suwage

On the inside looking in for Agus SuwageBy Aendra H. Medita JAKARTA (JP): A self-portrait is a powerful medium to explore who we are and take aim at the world around us, the force which has shaped us and our lives.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/YLKI begins new debate over 'halal' certification

YLKI begins new debate over 'halal' certification JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) proposed on Wednesday that foodstuff producers label products with warnings alerting consumers to the fact that they contain substances which are forbidden for consumption by Muslims.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/'Latitudes' attempts to enlighten readers

'Latitudes' attempts to enlighten readersBy I Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): What would a writer typically do if he/she is getting fed up of having to sacrifice his/her seemingly ever-flowing ideas and inspiration just to be able to put up with the limited space and taste of, say, a ...

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Feb.7

Rupiah Rates Feb.7 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,110.00 10,110.00 9,562.00 9,658.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Zoo wall brings protests

Zoo wall brings protests BANDUNG, West Java: Members of the Indonesian Architects Association (IAI) and conservation group Bandung Heritage are protesting the construction of a wall surrounding the zoo.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Officer arrested over kidnapping

Officer arrested over kidnapping JAKARTA (JP): North Sumatra Police detectives arrested three men on Tuesday, including an officer stationed in Belawan Medan police station, in connection with the kidnapping of two Singaporean nationals from Polonia Airport in Medan.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Persija bows 0-1 to Persita Tangerang

Persija bows 0-1 to Persita Tangerang JAKARTA (JP): Home favorite Persija Jakarta was routed 0-1 by Persita Tangerang in the western division's first round at the 2001 Bank Mandiri soccer league at Benteng stadium, Tangerang, on Wednesday.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/After censure: Reform or replay?

After censure: Reform or replay? For the House of Representatives (DPR) to have held a sitting president answerable for alleged corruption without succumbing to executive power or threats from partisan supporters was a historic breakthrough. It strengthened the system of checks and balances.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Four escape Kuta detention

Four escape Kuta detention DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Four inmates escaped from Kuta police subprecinct detention center, some 15 kilometers west of here on Wednesday.The four fugitives were identified as Steven Juki, 26, Novel Burhanuddin, 22, Sofyan Kadir, 19, and Putut Hartanto, 28.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Why has Israel stepped closer to national suicide

Why has Israel stepped closer to national suicideBy Jonathan Freedland LONDON: It is as shocking as if Jean-Marie le Pen had become president of France, or Jorg Haider chancellor of Austria.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Vertical Limit 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The 6th Day 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Cast Away 14:15 17:15 20:15 Meet The Parents 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Art of War ...

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Parts of Aceh suffer from power blackout

Parts of Aceh suffer from power blackout BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Parts of Aceh were still paralyzed on Wednesday following a power blackout as violence continued to rock the province with two military and police officers shot dead by gunmen.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Rp 3.4 billion for Padang street kids

Rp 3.4 billion for Padang street kids PADANG: The Asian Development Bank will allocate Rp 3.4 billion this year to support the activities of 11 shelters for street children in Padang, West Sumatra.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/TV today

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

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/ILO calls on Jamsostek to improve its transparency

ILO calls on Jamsostek to improve its transparency BEKASI, West Java (JP): The International Labor Organization (ILO) representative office in Jakarta called on state-owned PT Jamsostek to be more transparent in managing funds it has collected, to win workers' confidence.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Czech artist Jiri Chmelar wants to grasp infinity

Czech artist Jiri Chmelar wants to grasp infinityBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Czech-born artist Jiri Chmelar has finally made it to Jakarta. He has come to Bali three times in the past, but does not consider those trips as a visit to this country."That place is not Indonesia.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Court verdicts obstruct the law

Court verdicts obstruct the law We are the representative lawyers of a Bank, acting as the plaintiff.There are three verdicts of the South Jakarta District Court which make us very disappointed.First, the Court issued a verdict in favor of a third party who was not a party involved in a case.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Absolutely Bali offers look at 'other side' of Bali

Absolutely Bali offers look at 'other side' of Bali JAKARTA (JP): It is true that Bali is more than just white sand, undulating seas, surf and amusement parks or beautiful Balinese girls clad in elaborately gold-embroidered songket lined up in streets ready to attend a religious ceremony in ...

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Sinar Mas urged to hand over 'free and clear' assets to IBRA

Sinar Mas urged to hand over 'free and clear' assets to IBRA JAKARTA (JP): The government will not accept as collateral Sinar Mas Group assets that have been pledged to foreign creditors, Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) deputy chairman Mahmuddin Yasin said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Government proposes three options to Marubeni

Government proposes three options to Marubeni JAKARTA (JP): The government has proposed three new options to Japan's Marubeni Corp. in a bid to reach an agreement to restructure the overseas debt of petrochemical company PT Chandra Asri, according to an IBRA official.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Military think tank gets first civilian governor

Military think tank gets first civilian governor JAKARTA (JP): Ermaya Suradinata, currently Director General for National Integration at the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been appointed governor of the National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas).

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Three men killed by police, mob

Three men killed by police, mob JAKARTA (JP): Three alleged criminals were killed, two of them by police bullets, at three separate locations on Tuesday.Jakarta Police chief of detectives Sr. Comr.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/New ambassador to Australia nominated

New ambassador to Australia nominated JAKARTA (JP): The government of Indonesia named Sudjadnan Parnohadiningrat, a career diplomat in the Ministry of Foreign affairs as the candidate to fill the vacant ambassadorial post in Canberra.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Sharon's victory

Sharon's victory As widely predicted by opinion polls in Israel weeks before the Feb. 6 election, Likud Party leader Ariel Sharon defeated Prime Minister Ehud Barak in the premiership contest on Wednesday by a wide margin.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Last three hostages freed by leader of Free Papua Movement

Last three hostages freed by leader of Free Papua Movement JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Willem Onde, the leader of the Free Papua Movement (OPM), released on Wednesday afternoon three hostages, including two Koreans, who had been held for 23 days.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Golkar to file lawsuits against government, police

Golkar to file lawsuits against government, police JAKARTA (JP): In response to the torching of several Golkar offices in East Java by supporters of President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung said on Wednesday the party would file lawsuits against the ...

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Suwandi hopes for the best in Davis Cup tie opener

Suwandi hopes for the best in Davis Cup tie opener JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian best singles Suwandi expressed hope of being able to win over Uzbekistan's Oleg Ogorodov in the opening match of the Davis Cup Group I Asia Oceania tie at the Kemayoran Tennis Center, Central Jakarta, on Friday.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Nine officials punished over Ancol scam

Nine officials punished over Ancol scam JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced on Wednesday that sanctions would be imposed on nine of the 11 officials investigated in connection with controversial overseas trips made last October.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Abdurrahman dismisses Yusril from Cabinet

Abdurrahman dismisses Yusril from Cabinet JAKARTA (JP): With continuing calls for his resignation, President Abdurrahman Wahid fired on Wednesday Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra for disloyalty.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/KONI waits for IOC letter on Bob Hasan's fate

KONI waits for IOC letter on Bob Hasan's fate JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) will wait for an official letter from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding the fate of Indonesia's timber tycoon Mohamad "Bob" Hasan's membership after being convicted of corruption.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/AIA's new investment product

AIA's new investment product JAKARTA (JP): PT Asuransi AIA Indonesia, a unit of American International Group Inc. (AIG), launched AIA Invest on Wednesday, a new product offering life insurance policy holders various investment alternatives.

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 7, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Thu, 08 Feb 2001

JP/BEM UI sticks to moral action, upholds reform

BEM UI sticks to moral action, upholds reform JAKARTA (JP): University of Indonesia's Student Executive Body (BEM UI), which leads other student bodies from various universities in anti-President Abdurrahman Wahid rallies here, says its aim is not to force the President to resign.

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