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38 articles.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Military makes a show of force

Military makes a show of force JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) held a sudden show of force right in front of the presidential palace on Sunday evening, to express unity among soldiers ahead of critical times to come at the ongoing People's Consultative Assembly Special Session.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Indonesian shuttlers grab two titles at Malaysia Open

Indonesian shuttlers grab two titles at Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers brought home two titles at the men's and mixed doubles at the US$120,000 Malaysia Open at Malawati Stadium in Shah Alam, Malaysia, on Sunday.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Churchgoers devastated by Sunday bomb incident

Churchgoers devastated by Sunday bomb incident JAKARTA (JP): As the priest delivered a sermon on peace at Santa Anna Church in Duren Sawit, East Jakarta, on Sunday, a bomb exploded under one of the pews in the back of the church.The blast injured at least 70 people.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Rp 1.5b allotted for Barongsai festival

Rp 1.5b allotted for Barongsai festival JAKARTA (JP): The second national Barongsai (Chinese Dragon dance) festival will be held at the Bung Karno sports complex in Central Jakarta in October.The chairman of the festival's steering committee, M.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Gus Dur's art of war

Gus Dur's art of warBy Susanto Pudjomartono JAKARTA (JP): There is no doubt about it -- last weekend's battle between President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and the majority of factions in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) was a battle of wits, which should be recorded in detail in ...

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Gafur admits giving money, but denies giving bribes

Gafur admits giving money, but denies giving bribes MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Newly elected North Maluku Governor Abdul Gafur admitted on Sunday he gave money to several members of the provincial legislative council, but denied the money was a bribe.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Megawati gets moral boost from leaders of major parties

Megawati gets moral boost from leaders of major parties JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of major political parties met on Sunday at the private residence of presidential hopeful Megawati Soekarnoputri in Kebagusan, South Jakarta, to give necessary political support in her fight for the presidential seat.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/U.S.-RI military ties still need strings attached: Report

U.S.-RI military ties still need strings attached: Report JAKARTA (JP): An international think tank, in its report on military ties between the United States and Indonesia, recommended that albeit seeking various positive engagements and dialog, Washington should continue attaching conditions to ...

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Many buildings on Pulau Seribu unlawful

Many buildings on Pulau Seribu unlawful JAKARTA (JP): Many buildings in the privately owned Seribu islands are unlawful as they have no permit, and the owners do not have a certificate granting them the right to use them, an official said.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/BII purchase is shortcut for Mandiri to lead retail market

BII purchase is shortcut for Mandiri to lead retail marketBy: Berni K. Moestafa JAKARTA (JP): Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank, is set to shortcut its way into leading the retail market with the acquisition of PT Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII), despite critics claiming the move as ...

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/APP to continue payments on rupiah

APP to continue payments on rupiah JAKARTA (JP): The heavily indebted Singapore-based Asia & Pulp Paper Cp. (APP) agreed to continue its payments of local bonds, following a deal struck last week between the company and local bondholders, a government official has said.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Political reality

Political reality How much, or how little, popular support President Abdurrahman Wahid still enjoys today is reflected in Saturday's resolution at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) when it overwhelmingly voted to call him to account for his erratic leadership.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/IMF and Rizal Ramli

IMF and Rizal Ramli I read with interest Rizal Ramli's response Editorial on IMF (July 19, 2001) to The Jakarta Post's editorial IMF's ominous message (July 17, 2001) and can understand his obvious indignation.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/The good, and bad, on herbal remedies available on the market

The good, and bad, on herbal remedies available on the marketBy Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): Many diverse cultures throughout the ages have utilized the medicinal properties of plants, flowers and herbs, and their healing traditions are still being applied today.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC (Phone: 5256351): Pearl Harbor 14:15 17:30 20:45 Moulin Rouge 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Along Came A Spider 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 3000 ...

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Association recommends new telecom system

Association recommends new telecom system JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Satellite Association (Assi) recommends the implementation of a high altitude platform system (HAPS) for Indonesia's telecommunications network as an alternative to higher cost satellites, a senior executive said.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Garuda receives award

Garuda receives award JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia received on Saturday the "Innovation Award" from Singapore-based magazine Travel Weekly East for its impressive turnaround through crisis management.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Drug evidence destroyed

Drug evidence destroyed TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang Prosecutor's Office destroyed on Friday a large amount of marijuana, heroin, shabu-shabu (crystal methampetamine) and ecstasy pills which had been seized as evidence for various court cases in the regency.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Talks on regional representative faction delayed

Talks on regional representative faction delayed JAKARTA (JP): The majority in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) defied persistent challenges from regional representatives on Saturday, saying that their demand for reinstatement as a separate faction would only materialize at its annual ...

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Dutch tourist killed by lava

Dutch tourist killed by lava YOGYAKARTA: A Dutch tourist was killed and his brother injured in a rainfall of lava as they were hiking on the volatile Mt. Merapi volcano north of here on Saturday.An official at the volcano's research agency, A.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/The origins of the New Order regime

The origins of the New Order regimeBy Candra Gautama JAKARTA (JP): When Soeharto stepped down from the presidency on May 21, 1998, it marked the fall of the New Order. But some anti-New Order circles say New Order supporters are still striving for a comeback, especially through the legislature.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Online technical help can save the day -- and they are free

Online technical help can save the day -- and they are freeBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): What would happen if your car broke down on a deserted Jakarta street in the middle of the night? Chances are, you would suddenly become very religious.You will pray and pray for a miracle to happen.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Gus Dur suspends MPR, DPR

Gus Dur suspends MPR, DPR JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid suspended the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) just after 1 a.m. on Monday, only hours before it was due to start an impeachment process.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Is there such a thing as 'Indonesian English'?

Is there such a thing as 'Indonesian English'?By A. Chaedar Alwasilah JAKARTA (JP): Globalization has had a remarkable impact on language policies and language education. People are now facing global competition in all walks of life -- politics, economy, and the service industries.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Two software tools that you can use to convert files

Two software tools that you can use to convert filesBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Few people today would deny that Microsoft Office has become the most popular productivity tool for PCs and Macs.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:45 Variety Show 10:00 Children's Program 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 12:00 p.m.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Indonesia's soybean imports still high

Indonesia's soybean imports still high JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian imports of soybean were projected to stand at 600,000 tons this year, similar to the previous years' figures, as there are no signs local farmers have expanded their soy fields, a senior official of the Ministry of Agriculture ...

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Room named after Lopa

Room named after Lopa JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed Attorney General Marsillam Simanjuntak officially renamed on Sunday the Sasana Cipta Kerta room in the Attorney General's Office building as Sasana Baharuddin Lopa.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/TNI in show of force and unity

TNI in show of force and unity JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) held a sudden show of force right in front of the presidential palace on Sunday evening, to express unity among soldiers ahead of critical times to come at the ongoing People's Consultative Assembly Special Session.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Gus Dur supporters hold rallies in Wonosobo, Cirebon

Gus Dur supporters hold rallies in Wonosobo, Cirebon JAKARTA (JP): Rallies both for and against Abdurrahman Wahid intensified on the eve of Monday's session of the People's Consultative Assembly to hear the President's accountability speech.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Aussie newlyweds robbed in Bali

Aussie newlyweds robbed in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: A burglar broke into the hotel room of an Australian couple honeymooning in Bali, making off with A$1,500 in cash and valuables, including two heirloom gold bracelets."This is the honeymoon we certainly want to forget.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Church bombings fail to escape shoppers

Church bombings fail to escape shoppers JAKARTA (JP): Visitors crowded the city's shopping malls on Sunday despite the two bombings that occurred earlier in East Jakarta and escalating political tension.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Gus Dur turns his guns on TNI

Gus Dur turns his guns on TNI JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid warned the Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police on Sunday against becoming involved in the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Convicted children need legal certainty: Activists

Convicted children need legal certainty: Activists JAKARTA (JP): Activists have blasted the government and legislators for their failure in providing legal certainty for children involved in crime.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Blasts hurt over 70 churchgoers

Blasts hurt over 70 churchgoers JAKARTA (JP): Sunday services at two churches in East Jakarta were disrupted after two powerful blasts sent churchgoers scrambling out of the houses of worship.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Caution needed in using dietary aids

Caution needed in using dietary aidsBy I. Christianto and Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): In their bid for better health, many people are taking dietary aids and sports supplements commonly found in stores and advertised on TV.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Kidnappers to free Belgians on Aug. 1

Kidnappers to free Belgians on Aug. 1 JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Irianese kidnappers have agreed to release on Aug. 1 two Belgian filmmakers they had taken hostage for almost two months, once their demands are met, a church negotiator said on Saturday.Rev.

Mon, 23 Jul 2001

JP/Three die in chain collision

Three die in chain collision PADANG, West Sumatra: Three people were killed and 22 others injured in a chain collision involving four vehicles on Jl. Adinegoro in the Koto Tengah district here on Saturday.