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Searching for all articles published on 2001-03-21 ...

53 articles.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Prijadi says Guthrie transaction final

Prijadi says Guthrie transaction final JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Prijadi Praptosuhardjo reiterated on Tuesday that the sale of 25 palm oil plantations by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to Malaysia's Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd. was already final.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Police search for three men over train bombing

Police search for three men over train bombing JAKARTA (JP): The City Police have distributed rough sketches of three men in connection with the weekend bombing of a railway track in the Tangerang district of Serpong.City Police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/RI scraps antidumping duty on steel pipes

RI scraps antidumping duty on steel pipes JAKARTA (JP): Government has decided to remove the antidumping duty imposed on welded steel pipe imports from China, Japan, South Korea and Singapore.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/The judiciary mafia

The judiciary mafia The judiciary "mafia" (gang) in Indonesia is like the wind: trees tumble, but it is impossible to catch the wind. And the one party who keeps denying that the wind exists is the government.Monday, though, the denials came to an end.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Mixed doubles seniors concerned for juniors

Mixed doubles seniors concerned for juniors JAKARTA (JP): After a failure in the All England championships, Indonesia mixed doubles senior players expressed concern on their juniors development specially to compete against strong badminton countries athletes in international events in the future.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Govt to build new drug rehab center

Govt to build new drug rehab center JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon build another rehabilitation center for drug addicts in Cibubur, East Jakarta, due to the big increase in patients over the past five years, an official said.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Elize handed over to prosecutors with tight escort

Elize handed over to prosecutors with tight escort JAKARTA (JP): Tight security marked the hand-over of bomb suspect Elize Maria Tuwahatu from the city police to the Jakarta Provincial Prosecutor's Office on Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Rupiah rate March 20

Rupiah rate March 20 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,898.00 10,898.00 10,346.00 10,450.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Sapuan sentenced to two years in jail

Sapuan sentenced to two years in jail JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court handed down a guilty verdict to the former deputy chairman of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Sapuan on Tuesday, sentencing him to two years in jail for his part in a Rp 35 billion (US$3.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Golkar's dissolution legally unacceptable

Golkar's dissolution legally unacceptable MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): There is no legal basis for any power in this country to disband the Golkar Party, despite mounting demands for the party's dissolution, prominent lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis said here on Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/RI under review for laxity in fighting money laundering

RI under review for laxity in fighting money laundering JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is being investigated by an international antimoney laundering body for not doing enough to curb the flow of dirty money into the country, a senior official of the central bank said here on Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/What Americans want for Indonesia

What Americans want for IndonesiaBy A.M. Hendropriyono JAKARTA (JP): The Washington Post editorial of March 2, "Judging Indonesia" was of interest given the potential of a leading daily in shaping public opinion in the United States.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Dede hopes to grab GM Norm title

Dede hopes to grab GM Norm title JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's young and hopeful chess player, International Master (MI) Dede Liu, expressed hope of being able to grab the Grand Master (GM) Norm title at the Wotulo Memorial International Grand Master Chess Tournament this week.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/RI to go ahead with military operation in Aceh

RI to go ahead with military operation in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military Commander Adm. Widodo A.S. said on Tuesday a limited military operation in Aceh was necessary because the police could no longer handle security disturbances in the province.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/New warning to Indonesia

New warning to Indonesia After the rebuke from the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) last week, all three multilateral development agencies that have been playing an important role in backing Indonesia's desperate bid to get out of its economic crisis have expressed utter disappointment ...

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Company demands ministry Rp 1,000

Company demands ministry Rp 1,000 JAKARTA (JP): The State Administrative Court on Tuesday adjourned until next Wednesday the trial of a dispute between the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs and promotion company PT Cahaya Kristal Media Utama (CKMU) after both parties refused to respond to ...

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Marines queried over shooting

Marines queried over shooting JAKARTA (JP): Two Marine officers are facing an internal affairs investigation by the Marine Infantry Brigade in Cilandak, South Jakarta, over the shooting of a police officer on Tuesday morning.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Students march for special session

Students march for special session PADANG, West Sumatra: Thousands of students marched to the provincial legislative building on Tuesday calling for an expedited special session of the People's Consultative Assembly to impeach President Abdurrahman Wahid.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Legislators go on the attack again

Legislators go on the attack again JAKARTA (JP): The wave of recriminations against President Abdurrahman Wahid further increased on Tuesday when a petition signed by 151 legislators was submitted, charging that the President had violated the State Guidelines.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Shuttler Ellen resigns from national squad

Shuttler Ellen resigns from national squad JAKARTA (JP): Following her poor performance at the All England Championships two weeks ago, Indonesia's number two women's shuttler, Ellen Angelina, resigned from the Indonesian Badminton Center.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Identifying the problem of congenital heart disease

Identifying the problem of congenital heart disease Heart disease is not only a condition of the aged -- children can also have congenital or acquired heart disease. The Jakarta Post's regular contributor on pediatrics Dr.

Wed, 21 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 ...

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Involving citizens in the criminal justice system

Involving citizens in the criminal justice system TOKYO: The Judicial System Reform Council, a government advisory panel that has been exploring ways to involve the public directly in the criminal justice procedure, has completed an outline of its recommendations. The main points are as follows.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Three men arrested for Rp 100m swindle

Three men arrested for Rp 100m swindle JAKARTA (JP): City police have arrested three men for allegedly using the names of some senior officers to tap money from a number of large companies.City police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/TNI chief's approval sought for questioning Ginandjar

TNI chief's approval sought for questioning Ginandjar JAKARTA (JP): Former minister of mines and energy Ginandjar Kartasasmita, a suspect in graft cases involving state oil and gas company Pertamina and a local partner, said on Tuesday that he is awaiting the Indonesian Military (TNI) chief's ...

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Tuberculosis often a symptom of underlying HIV infection

Tuberculosis often a symptom of underlying HIV infectionBy Chris Green JAKARTA (JP): There is no way to prove it at present, but it appears that tuberculosis (TB) is the most common infection associated with AIDS in this country.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Actor brings Oscar Wilde to Jakarta

Actor brings Oscar Wilde to Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): His name was once a dirty word, sullied by the homosexual scandal which sent him to prison and left him a broken man, but today Irish playwright Oscar Wilde is someone to celebrate.

Wed, 21 Mar 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 12:30 p.m.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Indonesia, UK expand ties in marine development

Indonesia, UK expand ties in marine development JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian and British governments took steps to expand ties in marine development on Tuesday through a number of programs, including the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) and cooperation in integrated coastal zone management.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Rightists making themselves unelectable

Rightists making themselves unelectableBy Paul Taylor LONDON (Reuters): Conservative opposition parties in Europe's three leading nations -- Britain, Germany and France -- are in danger of making themselves unelectable due to poor leadership, internal feuding, sleaze or a policy deficit.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 20, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades ...

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Spicing things up at Martabak Mesir Kubang

Spicing things up at Martabak Mesir Kubang JAKARTA (JP): The streets are filled with vendors offering that favorite snack-time bite martabak, a rich pancake with either a sweet filling (take your pick from peanuts, cheese, chocolate sprinkles, or a devilish mix of them all) or minced beef or lamb.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/The government is slow

The government is slow I must say I am not too far from reality by saying, in some cases, our government is telmi (acronym for telat mikir or slow thinking).

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Gus Dur to reply to House censure soon

Gus Dur to reply to House censure soon JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Tuesday that his reply to the House of Representatives (DPR) memorandum of censure for his alleged involvement in two financial scandals would be ready by the end of March.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Cop may face 7 years over suspect's death

Cop may face 7 years over suspect's death JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Military Court postponed on Tuesday the initial hearing of a police officer responsible for the death of a suspected robber during questioning at South Bekasi Police office on Oct. 7, 1999.As the defendant, Second Adj. Insp.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Adi Andojo resigns from the anti-corruption team

Adi Andojo resigns from the anti-corruption team JAKARTA (JP): Former deputy chief justice Adi Andojo Soetjipto has resigned from the government-sponsored anti-corruption team, saying that the decision was prompted by the team's failure in taking any major corruption cases to court.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/A taste of Italian chic at Prego's restaurant in Blok M

A taste of Italian chic at Prego's restaurant in Blok M JAKARTA (JP): The area near Blok M bus terminal always seems to be a maelstrom of noise, dust and people in a hurry, whatever the time of day.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/The Guthrie deal: Land laundering

The Guthrie deal: Land laundering Your editorial Guthrie deal finally closed (March 9, 2001) misses the point somewhat.If (some of) the lands for the plantations were taken without the agreement of the original owners, then the Salim Group never obtained legal title.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Asia world of soccer to have Super League

Asia world of soccer to have Super League MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced here on Tuesday that after this year, the Asian Champions Cup and Winners Cup would be staged as the Asian Super League.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Islamic scholars question Taliban's ideas

Islamic scholars question Taliban's ideasBy Kathy Gannon and Richard N. Ostkubg ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP): What sort of religious regime would demand the demolition of grand artworks that have stood for 15 centuries? Or eliminate schooling for girls after age 8? Or chop off the hands or feet of ...

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Where to go in Surabaya

Where to go in SurabayaExhibition* Posters: Le Saga du Francais, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), until March 24.Music and Entertainment * Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, Jl.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Bank Indonesia's control of money supply must end

Bank Indonesia's control of money supply must end The rupiah has fallen well beyond the "psychological" limit of Rp 10,000, in what has been called a repetition of the September 1997 scene. An economist at the Australian National University, Ross H.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Felia installed as new IBRA deputy chairwoman

Felia installed as new IBRA deputy chairwoman JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Prijadi Praptosuhardjo installed on Tuesday Felia Salim as the new deputy chairwoman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) in charge of the restructuring and sale of banks controlled by the agency.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Ade Rai continues competition despite PABBSI threat

Ade Rai continues competition despite PABBSI threat JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top bodybuilder Ade Rai will go ahead with the 2001 Siswaraga bodybuilding championships for students on Saturday despite an alleged threat from the Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Body Building Association ...

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Do my young sons need fluoride for their teeth?

Do my young sons need fluoride for their teeth? Dear Dr Donya, I live in Medan and I have two sons, aged 3.5 years and 1.5 years. My elder son brushes his teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice daily. My younger son brushes without toothpaste at the moment.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Gunmen fire on choppers carrying minister, reporters

Gunmen fire on choppers carrying minister, reportersBy Johannes Simbolon LHOKSEMAWE, Aceh (JP): Gunmen fired on two helicopters carrying Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro and other officials inspecting gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations in Aceh on Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/City inspector resigns over Ancol scandal

City inspector resigns over Ancol scandal JAKARTA (JP): City Inspector Hendarin Ono Saleh has submitted his resignation after his recommendation to remove two senior city officials over an overseas travel scandal was rejected.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/1,200 civil servants have no job

1,200 civil servants have no job BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: At least 1,200 civil servants posted at the South Kalimantan administration have been out of work since the regional autonomy law was implemented in January.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/DHL wins best service award

DHL wins best service award JAKARTA (JP): Courier company DHL Worldwide Express has been named the "Best Express Service" for the 15th consecutive year at the Asia Freight Industry Awards (AFIA) 2001.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Drugs issue haunts Thai-Myanmar ties

Drugs issue haunts Thai-Myanmar ties SINGAPORE: It would take someone with an esoteric interest in the long history of Thai-Myanmar border squabbles not to get glassy-eyed over the latest skirmishes in recent weeks.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/More hole-in-ones expected in major golf event

More hole-in-ones expected in major golf event JAKARTA (JP): The 2001 Fedex-RPX corporate golf league is expected to produce more hole-in-ones in the event which starts next Friday.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/House endorses bill on RI-HK extradition treaty

House endorses bill on RI-HK extradition treaty JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that will allow the administrations of Indonesia and Hong Kong to surrender fugitives pursued by each country.

Wed, 21 Mar 2001

JP/Shangri-La accused of sabotaging talks

Shangri-La accused of sabotaging talks JAKARTA (JP): The Shangri-La Hotel Independent Workers' Union (SPMS) on Tuesday accused the hotel management of sabotaging tripartite negotiations with the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration by refusing to deliver an invitation on the talks to the union.