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Searching for all articles published on 2001-06-14 ...

45 articles.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Kerosene begins to disappear in West Sumatra

Kerosene begins to disappear in West Sumatra PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): Soon after the House of Representatives (DPR) approved the government's plan to increase the fuel prices, effective June 15, kerosene and diesel fuel disappeared from West Sumatra's markets.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Rizal pledges to carry out 2001 state budget measures

Rizal pledges to carry out 2001 state budget measures JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed Finance Minister Rizal Ramli pledged on Wednesday in a meeting with the House of Representatives state budget task force to carry out the budget measures agreed to last week between the former finance minister and ...

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Wahyudi a master at clever global parodies

Wahyudi a master at clever global parodiesBy Aendra H. Medita JAKARTA (JP): In the graphic arts, creating extraordinary power in the exploration of visual forms is more than a mere process. It centers on an understanding of concept and technique.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Three religions come together at house of worship in Bali

Three religions come together at house of worship in BaliText and photos by Alpha Savitri Griya Kongco Dwipayana is a house of worship of Tri Dharma, a religious sect incorporating Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates June. 13

Rupiah Rates June. 13 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,725.00 11,725.00 11,169.00 11,281.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Migrants curse government's negligence

Migrants curse government's negligence JAKARTA (JP): The Hongkong-based Indonesian Migrant Workers Union (IMWU) criticized on Tuesday the government's negligence in protecting Indonesian workers overseas and demanded that it establish labor protection laws and regulations.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Pertamina eyes Iranian oil for Cilacap refinery

Pertamina eyes Iranian oil for Cilacap refinery JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Wednesday it planned to import Iranian crude oil to supply its Cilacap refinery, in a move that could lead to the replacement of Saudi Arabia's more expensive crude.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Agum and MPR leaders discuss special session

Agum and MPR leaders discuss special session JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Agum Gumelar met with leaders of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to discuss the special session scheduled for Aug. 1, 2001.

Thu, 14 Jun 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.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/State officials reluctant to disclose wealth

State officials reluctant to disclose wealth JAKARTA (JP): Many state officials have demonstrated their unwillingness to disclose their wealth and assets as only 13 percent of the total forms distributed by the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) have been returned.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/VP receives newly appointed ministers

VP receives newly appointed ministers JAKARTA (JP): Despite her cool reaction to the appointment of new ministers and non-attendance at their induction, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri was ready not only to meet with them but also give them instructions.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/French automaker Renault SA to reenter Indonesian market

French automaker Renault SA to reenter Indonesian market JAKARTA (JP): French automaker Renault SA is set to reenter the Indonesian market, following a deal with Japan's Nissan Motor Co Ltd. and Nissan distributor PT Indomobil Sukses Internasional to sell Renaults cars in Indonesia.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/House members probing riots

House members probing riots SURABAYA: The House of Representatives and the National Commission on Human Rights are conducting separate investigations into violence in several East Java towns following the House's issuance of a motion of censure against President Abdurrahman Wahid over two weeks ...

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Bengkulu explores new tax resources

Bengkulu explores new tax resources BENGKULU, Bengkulu: The provincial administration is drafting six new bylaws on taxes in an effort to bolster its revenue now that the central government is cutting back on regional subsidies, Antara reported on Wednesday.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/JCC to challenge Dream Team

JCC to challenge Dream Team JAKARTA (JP): Six members of the JAPFA Chess Club (JCC) will challenge the Dream Team -- comprising young players Taufik Halay, Susanto Megaranto, Andrean Susilodinata and Tirta Chandra from the Utut Adianto chess school in Bekasi -- for a friendly match on Thursday at ...

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Five Brimob officers killed in Manokwari

Five Brimob officers killed in Manokwari JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Five on-duty officers of the Indonesian Police Mobile Brigade were killed in a pre-dawn attack by an unidentified group of people in the village of Wondiwoi, located in the Wasiur district of Manokwari regency, on Wednesday.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Young shuttler Fitria dreams of filling Susy's shoes

Young shuttler Fitria dreams of filling Susy's shoes SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Since the retirement of badminton queen and 1992 Olympic champion Susy Susanti, Indonesia no longer has a reliable shuttler in the women's singles.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/PAN councillor rejects dismissal over rape charge

PAN councillor rejects dismissal over rape charge JAKARTA (JP): A city councillor from the National Mandate Party (PAN), who was earlier reported to police for alleged sexual harassment, rejected on Wednesday the party's decision to fire him.Councillor M.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Defects reported in major corporate restructuring deals

Defects reported in major corporate restructuring deals JAKARTA (JP): The independent oversight committee of the country's corporate debt restructuring program announced on Wednesday that it had found "significant" defects in four corporate restructuring deals approved by the Financial ...

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Flying mission to promote SEAG

Flying mission to promote SEAG JAKARTA (JP): The organizers of the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games will launch a flying expedition to participating countries to promote the Sept. 8 to Sept. 17 biennial event.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Activists demand stern action against Muslim hard-liners

Activists demand stern action against Muslim hard-liners JAKARTA (JP): A coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), grouped under the Ornop Coalition, urged police on Wednesday to take stern action against members of a hard-line Muslim group who had committed acts of theft and vandalism ...

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Electrolux expects robust sales in 2001

Electrolux expects robust sales in 2001 JAKARTA (JP): PT Electrolux Indonesia, wholly owned by Sweden's Electrolux Group, expects robust sales of its household appliances this year despite the country's political and economic uncertainties, a senior executive said on Wednesday.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Conflicting expert opinions

Conflicting expert opinions Reading experts' opinions about legal matters in the print media -- something akin to a crash course for the community -- will only lead to confusion.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/U.S. embassy gets new visa system

U.S. embassy gets new visa system JAKARTA (JP): The United States Embassy in Jakarta is promising a new user-friendly system for scheduling nonimmigrant visa appointments beginning on Monday.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/PSM beats Pusam in goalfest

PSM beats Pusam in goalfest MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Defending league champions PSM beat visitors Putra Samarinda (Pusam) of East Kalimantan 7-0 in the eastern division's second qualifying round match of the Bank Mandiri national soccer league on Wednesday.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Much ado over a decree

Much ado over a decree As labor unions protest in major cities in Indonesia almost on a daily basis, to demand the revocation of two controversial ministerial decrees, it is very easy to lose perspective of what is at the core of the row.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Cartoons by 16 Balinese cartoonists, Gedung Titik Dua, Jl. W.R. Supratman, Denpasar, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until June 15. * Friends of the Reef, Hard Rock Hotel, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., June 14-15.Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Labor protests turn violent

Labor protests turn violent JAKARTA (JP): Workers' protests turned to violence in the West Java capital of Bandung when thousands of demonstrators vandalized the provincial legislative council building, destroying and setting fire to more than 30 cars and at least 25 motorcycles on Wednesday.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Political tension keeping foreigners from Jakarta Fair

Political tension keeping foreigners from Jakarta Fair JAKARTA (JP): The current political tension has discouraged foreigners from participating in the forthcoming one-month-long Jakarta Fair that is due to open on Friday, an executive said on Wednesday.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/JP/2/DAYAK

JP/2/DAYAKFollow-up actions to Dayak-Madura reconciliation urged PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan (JP): Several local tribal leaders have called on all levels of the government to promptly follow up results of the newly concluded Dayak people's congress, which recommended the settlement of ...

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Police release Laskar Jihad commander from custody

Police release Laskar Jihad commander from custody JAKARTA (JP): The National Police released Laskar Jihad Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jammaah commander Ja'far Umar Thalib from custody on Tuesday, though the suspect remains under investigation.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/German arrested for taxi theft

German arrested for taxi theft JAKARTA (JP): Kebayoran Baru Police detectives arrested late on Tuesday night a German man alleged to have stolen a Dian taxi and physically abused its driver last month.Kebayoran Lama Police chief Adj. Comr. Sihombing said the theft occurred at 1 a.m.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Mahfud slams TNI and police for disloyalty

Mahfud slams TNI and police for disloyalty JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Mahfud M.D. criticized the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police on Wednesday for resisting the policy of their superior President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, a move which he considered an offense of law.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/'No intimidation of Timorese refugees'

'No intimidation of Timorese refugees' KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Udayana Military Commander Maj. Gen. Willem T. da Costa denied on Wednesday the military intimidated East Timorese refugees into choosing to remain in Indonesia during last week's registration.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/PBI shuttlers thrive at Milo Open

PBI shuttlers thrive at Milo OpenBy Novan Iman Santosa SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Boys singles top seed Sony Dwi Kuncoro of the Indonesian Badminton Center (PBI) cruised to the US$9,000 Milo Junior Indonesia Open quarterfinals after outclassing Yoga Uki Asah of West Java 15-2, 15-5.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Former president Soeharto stable after minor surgery

Former president Soeharto stable after minor surgery JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto was in a stable condition on Wednesday after cardiologists at Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta successfully installed a permanent pacemaker to normalize his uneven heartbeat.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Indonesia must see facts in East Timor saga

Indonesia must see facts in East Timor sagaBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA: It is time for the Indonesian elite, and the military (TNI) in particular, to get over Australia's role in concluding the sorry East Timor episode.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/President's political foes face investigation

President's political foes face investigation JAKARTA (JP): New Attorney General Baharuddin Lopa confirmed on Wednesday he would investigate corruption allegations against Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung and senior Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) member ...

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Drug suspect's arrest tip of the iceberg in Bali's drug battle

Drug suspect's arrest tip of the iceberg in Bali's drug battleBy I Wayan Juniartha KUTA, Bali (JP): Chief of the Denpasar Police detectives unit Commissioner Cahyo Budi could hardly believe his eyes when he saw what was on a table in the corner of the room.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Street children live hard life with laughter, jokes

Street children live hard life with laughter, jokesBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): If you are riding on a bus, you might encounter young street poets. They can recite romantic poetry or make you laugh with funny pantun (traditional poetry).One such street poet is Januari, 21.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Government begins drive to make country healthy

Government begins drive to make country healthy JAKARTA (JP): The government launched on Wednesday a comprehensive health promotion drive to achieve the goals of the Healthy Indonesia 2010 program.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 13, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/Armed attackers set MUI office on fire

Armed attackers set MUI office on fire BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): A group of armed people burned down a building belonging to the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI)'s provincial chapter in Aceh on Wednesday.Nobody was killed in the attack on the 22-year-old convention hall, which took place at about 2 a.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/German artist paints Indonesian images

German artist paints Indonesian images JAKARTA (JP): The ongoing JakArt2001 festival seems to have stretched its arms far and wide to exhibit artworks of significant variety.

Thu, 14 Jun 2001

JP/'Conflict maps' to deal with crime

'Conflict maps' to deal with crime PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The South Sumatra Police chief has introduced a new approach to curb the growth of the region's crime.Insp. Gen.