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Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/IBRA agrees to release Sewu-New York Life funds

IBRA agrees to release Sewu-New York Life funds JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has agreed to release US$2.2 million belonging to Sewu-New York Life funds as part of the government's blanket guarantee for depositors at closed banks.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Maluku provocateurs 'must be punished'

Maluku provocateurs 'must be punished' LANGGOR, Maluku (JP): While expressing confidence that they can solve the prolonged sectarian clashes themselves, Maluku people on Friday asked the central government to take stern measures against parties that continue to provoke them.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Police shoot dead robbers

Police shoot dead robbers JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta Police detectives have shot dead three members of a notorious gang of robbers known as Kelompok Enam (Group of Six) over the last two days in connection with robberies on public buses T-506 plying the Kampung Melayu-Pondok Kopi route.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Justice Taufiq accused of power abuse

Justice Taufiq accused of power abuse JAKARTA (JP): A watchdog alleged on Friday that the Supreme Court Vice Chief Justice Taufiq had abused his power by ordering the Jakarta High Court to seize Rp 2.1 billion from the State Electric Company (PLN) to compensate losses claimed by a private company.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Detective sued over car sale

Detective sued over car sale JAKARTA (JP): A city resident lodged a complaint against a city police detective on Friday over a fraudulent car transaction in which she lost Rp 65 million (US$6,500).A police source said Nancy Widjanarko, 56, a resident of Jl.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Student movements are 'highly politicized', says observer

Student movements are 'highly politicized', says observer JAKARTA (JP): The ongoing student movements are "highly politicized" since they are allied to the members of the political elite, an observer told an open dialog on Friday."Students are part of the elite in the community structure.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Rupiah rate March 16

Rupiah rate March 16 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,635.00 10,635.00 10,084.00 10,186.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Sutiyoso offers funds to restore prison

Sutiyoso offers funds to restore prison JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso visited on Friday the Cipinang Penitentiary and promised to provide funds needed to rebuild buildings and other facilities damaged in Wednesday's riot.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Police to quiz model about Tommy

Police to quiz model about Tommy JAKARTA (JP): City Police detectives issued a summons on Friday for 27-year-old model Lani Banjaranti, in connection with the whereabouts of former president Soeharto's youngest son, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra."Lani is scheduled to be questioned next Monday.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Peaceful settlement over Millennium row

Peaceful settlement over Millennium row JAKARTA (JP): Chinese motorcycle importer PT General Laju Machinery Indonesia (GLMI) and the sole agent of Japan's motorcycle maker Honda, PT Federal Motor (FM), have decided to seek an out-of-court settlement to their dispute.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Genetically modified cotton seed arrives in Makassar from S. Africa

Genetically modified cotton seed arrives in Makassar from S. Africa MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): A total of 40 tons of genetically modified Bollgard cotton seed arrived at the Makassar airport from South Africa on Thursday amid strong protests from environmentalists.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Shuttlers upset over sponsorship agreement money

Shuttlers upset over sponsorship agreement money JAKARTA (JP): Several shuttlers expressed their disappointment on Friday over their share of a sponsorship deal, which they said broke a verbal agreement made with Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) late last year.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Rupiah weakens again despite joint intervention

Rupiah weakens again despite joint intervention JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian rupiah weakened again on Friday despite joint intervention launched by Bank Indonesia (BI) and state-owned companies.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Dissolve the current legislature

Dissolve the current legislature The following is the second of two articles based on a conference paper by sociologist George J. Aditjondro, a lecturer at Australia's Newcastle University.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/TNI should avoid 'excesses' in Aceh

TNI should avoid 'excesses' in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): A firm and limited military operation is needed to restore stability in strife-torn Aceh, "but must be conducted under certain measures to avoid possible excesses", prominent political observer Juwono Sudarsono of the University of Indonesia (UI) ...

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Shangri-La staff set to work

Shangri-La staff set to work JAKARTA (JP): Over 900 Shangri-La Hotel staff and management held a party on Thursday evening to celebrate the hotel's return to business, which has been set for Saturday.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Activists criticize annual budget for Makassar

Activists criticize annual budget for Makassar MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Some 50 people claiming to represent 11 districts in the city of Makassar crowded the legislative council office on Friday, demanding that the 2001 mayoralty budget approved earlier this month be revised.

Sat, 17 Mar 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 Mar 2001

JP/House factions reduce upcoming recess period

House factions reduce upcoming recess period JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) decided on Friday to cut short its recess, a move that will allow the legislative body to assemble in time to issue the second memorandum to President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Soluna taxis launched

Soluna taxis launched JAKARTA (JP): The operator of New Gading Taxi, PT Abdi Gading Kencana, launched on Thursday a new fleet of taxis comprising 100 Soluna cars.Company president Wiranti Wibawa said in a statement her company was the first in the capital to use Soluna cars.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/'Bom' an explosive metaphor for the times

'Bom' an explosive metaphor for the timesBy Kartika Bagus C. SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): The chilling words rang out in the closing scene of a recent performance by Kelompok Tonil Klosed (Kloearga Sedjahtera).

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Lawmakers warn Megawati against political ploy

Lawmakers warn Megawati against political ploy JAKARTA (JP): Legislators warned Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Friday that she might experience a similar fate to incumbent President Abdurrahman Wahid if she joins the parties aimed at toppling the embattled President.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Thieves net Rp 3b in armed robbery

Thieves net Rp 3b in armed robbery JAKARTA (JP): Four armed men posing as couriers robbed the house of Sudjono, chairman of the Indonesian Bar Association (Ikadin), in Depok, south of here, making away with valuables and cash worth Rp 3 billion (US$300,000).

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Telkom hopes to settle disputes with all KSO partners this year

Telkom hopes to settle disputes with all KSO partners this year JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) says it hopes the prolonged conflict with its five joint cooperation scheme (KSO) partners can be settled this year.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/On satellite imaging

On satellite imaging This is in response to the article published on March 14, 2001 entitled New satellite imaging intruding into privacy. It mentioned an urgent need for new laws to regulate high resolution imaging satellites because they are unfair to less developed countries.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Arun runs out of gas; LNG exports halted

Arun runs out of gas; LNG exports halted JAKARTA (JP): The Aceh-based liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer PT Arun NGL Co has completely ceased its liquefied exports because its natural gas supplies are now only capable of fueling the company's power generators, an official at state oil and gas ...

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/President's lifestyle

President's lifestyle Garuda, Indonesia's flag carrier had been asked to courier US$300,000 to the presidential secretary when the President and his entourage were in Saudi Arabia.It took me a moment to figure out how much money the above amount of U.S. dollars would be in rupiah.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Grenade finds a campaign to create terror: Police chief

Grenade finds a campaign to create terror: Police chief JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Insp. Gen. Mulyono Sulaiman said on Friday that the discovery of grenades and suspicious- looking objects over the past few days indicated an obvious attempt to cause chaos.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Ketapang Port resumes operation

Ketapang Port resumes operation DENPASAR, Bali: Thousands of commuters wanting to use the Bali-Java sea crossing had to camp for almost 17 hours at the compound at the port of Gilimanuk even though it was opened at 3:30 a.m local time on Friday, Antara reported.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Trio, a favorite old Chinese eatery for all ages

Trio, a favorite old Chinese eatery for all ages Everyone has a favorite little eatery, their secret place to return to from time to time to dine.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/'No limit' set for Soeharto's medical costs

'No limit' set for Soeharto's medical costs JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutor Muchtar Arifin said on Friday that the state is not limiting the funds earmarked for former president Soeharto's medical treatment, while the state-appointed team of physicians has calculated that it would cost some Rp ...

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Tangerang waste really stinks

Tangerang waste really stinks JAKARTA (JP): The stench of piled-up garbage at the Malabar market on Jl. Karet Raya in Tangerang, West Java, has forced public transportation drivers to avoid the road.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Home Movies

Home Movies JAKARTA (JP): After Mork and before Mrs. Doubtfire, Robin Williams made more than his fair share of movies. Some will argue that, in many of them, he simply took his zany comedy personality from stage performances and remolded it into the characters he was playing on screen.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Hendrawan concerned about the development of junior players

Hendrawan concerned about the development of junior players JAKARTA (JP): World number four Hendrawan expressed concern about his juniors' development regarding the Badminton Association of Indonesia's (PBSI) inability to provide funds necessary to send shuttlers abroad to the World Grand ...

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Learning from the Japanese

Learning from the Japanese The outside world has always believed that the Japanese exemplify modest living and honesty at all costs. It seemed that globalization has changed all that. They are still hard working, however, if their welfare is at stake.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Diarrhea kills 3 on Komodo Island

Diarrhea kills 3 on Komodo Island MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Three people have died and 13 others have been hospitalized in an outbreak of diarrhea which has struck the district of Komodo, Manggarai regency, beginning in February.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/New synod chief elected

New synod chief elected AMBON, Maluku: Rev. Broery Hendriks was named the new head of the Maluku Protestant Church (GPM) Synod for the next five years in an election that was marked by a heated debate on Friday.Broery, 51, defeated seven other candidates by securing 112 of the 176 votes.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

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

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Options in a virtual emergency: Ichlasul Amal

Options in a virtual emergency: Ichlasul Amal The country's political situation appears to be going from bad to worse, with thousands of rival demonstrators taking to the streets to voice their opinions.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Polymer makers battle for tariff increases

Polymer makers battle for tariff increases JAKARTA (CNI): Indonesian polymer producers are battling for an increase in tariffs and a switch to the dual tariff system used by other ASEAN countries.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/The central bank law

The central bank law The government has finally bowed to international pressure against hasty amendments to the 1999 central bank law, under which Bank Indonesia is protected from political interference.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Marzuki named new forestry minister

Marzuki named new forestry minister JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid named on Friday Marzuki Usman as the new Minister for Forestry, replacing Nurmahmudi Ismail who was sacked on Thursday night.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/'Civilian face' the ultimate goal of police reform

'Civilian face' the ultimate goal of police reformBy Winahyo Soekanto DENPASAR (JP): The recent remark of Lt. Gen.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Govt allocates Rp 3.8 billion to resettle Sampit refugees

Govt allocates Rp 3.8 billion to resettle Sampit refugees BANGKALAN, Madura Island (JP): The government, through the Ministry of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure, has allocated Rp 3.8 billion to resettle Madurese refugees who fled their homes in Central and West Kalimantan.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Sociologist Sardjono Jatiman dies of liver failure

Sociologist Sardjono Jatiman dies of liver failure Noted sociologist Sardjono Jatiman, known for his studies on poverty, died early on Friday morning of liver disease at Ongko Mulyo Hospital in Pulomas, East Jakarta. He was 60.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Prosecutors to summon eight councillors over Ancol scam

Prosecutors to summon eight councillors over Ancol scam JAKARTA (JP): Eight city councillors will be summoned next week in connection with two controversial overseas trips made last October, Jakarta Prosecutor's Office special crimes official Andi Syarifuddin said on Friday.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Pay It Forward 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Lost Souls 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Emperor's New Groove 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Dude Where's My Car 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Crouching Tiger ...

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo: Frida Kahlo and Her Friends, by Lola Alvarez Bravo, La Casa de Mexico, Jl. Panglima Polim III no. 1-3, South Jakarta, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., until March 28. * Video Installation by Christophorus Ade Desembris, French Cultural Center, Jl.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/Taufik, Marlev reach Swiss Open quarters

Taufik, Marlev reach Swiss Open quarters JAKARTA (JP): Top seed Taufik Hidayat and third seed Marlev Mainaky advanced to the quarterfinals of the US$120,000 Swiss Open badminton championships in Basel, Switzerland.

Sat, 17 Mar 2001

JP/RI Davis Cup team to warm up in two Japanese tournaments

RI Davis Cup team to warm up in two Japanese tournaments JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Davis Cup team will participate in two Japanese tennis tournaments as part of its preparations for a second-round playoff against South Korea next month.