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Searching for all articles published on 2001-07-25 ...

51 articles.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Political parties battle for VP post

Political parties battle for VP post JAKARTA (JP): After a strong show of unity in unseating Abdurrahman Wahid from the presidency, political party factions were back to their usual selves on Tuesday, fighting off each other for the vice presidential seat, with Akbar Tandjung, Hamzah Haz and ...

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Plan to sell plot of land in Kemayoran questioned

Plan to sell plot of land in Kemayoran questioned JAKARTA (JP): City councillors questioned on Tuesday the city- joint venture exhibition firm PT Jakarta International Trade Fair's (JITF) plan to sell 10 hectares of land in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, at a price of about Rp 300 billion ...

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/School land deal protested

School land deal protested JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of parents, whose children studied at state-run junior high school 56 in the Blok M area, South Jakarta, rallied at the City Council on Tuesday, protesting the government's decision to move the school to another location.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Riau province to jointly own CPP's oil block

Riau province to jointly own CPP's oil blockBy Haidar Anwar Tanjung PEKANBARU, Riau (JP): The planned establishment of Riau Petroleum by the provincial administration of Riau marks a new stage in its fierce battle with Jakarta for control over the Coastal Plain Pekanbaru (CPP) oil block currently ...

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Surgery the only way to treat hernia

Surgery the only way to treat herniaBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Heru, a 30-year-old executive, carried on with his routine activities although he was aware of a bulge in his groin. He thought the bulge was normal since it did not hurt and disappeared in the morning.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/First day in office for President Megawati

First day in office for President Megawati JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri woke up as president for the first time on Tuesday and immediately got down to work in her capacity as chief executive.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/RI cyclists earn medals at Asian C'ships

RI cyclists earn medals at Asian C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Kuala Lumpur 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games cyclists grabbed two silver medals and three bronze medals at the Asian Championships from July 7 to July 17 in Chinese Taipei.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/The new Megawati era

The new Megawati era The nation should be grateful that the transition of power from Abdurrahman Wahid to Megawati Soekarnoputri has been relatively smoother than anticipated, without violence and more significantly, without loss of life.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/TV today

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

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/A new leader, a new hope

A new leader, a new hope Now that the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has appointed Megawati Soekarnoputri as our new president, there is still this nagging question of whether she is really cut out for the job.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Changes in Megawati, PDI-P, hopefully for the better

Changes in Megawati, PDI-P, hopefully for the better Among those sharing "guarded optimism" for the presidency of Megawati Soekarnoputri is researcher and rector of the Jakarta State Islamic Studies Institute Azyumardi Azra.

Wed, 25 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 ...

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 24, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Bombing victims keep their spirits high

Bombing victims keep their spirits highBy Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Annastashya Emmanuelle JAKARTA (JP): Junior high school student Agnes Jessica Winarto, one of the victims of Sunday's bomb blast in a church here, has not yet realized that she has lost her right leg.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Film* Monthly French Film La Rein Margot, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), Wednesday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 5 p.m., until the end of July.Performance* Concert Glenn Bagus Zulkarnain, Mandarin Oriental, Majapahit Hotel, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Dollar dumping boosts rupiah further

Dollar dumping boosts rupiah further JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah rallied for a second day in a row, on the back of euphoria that swept the market, following the election of Megawati Soekarnoputri as the country's fifth president.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Off-road racing in Cikarang

Off-road racing in Cikarang JAKARTA (JP): The Cheetah Off-Road Club, a member of the Indonesian Off-Road Federation (IOF), will stage SCORE Off-Road Racing on Aug.11 and Aug.12 at the Lippo Cikarang Off-road racing track in Cikarang, West Java.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Palestinians need to brace themselves for the worst

Palestinians need to brace themselves for the worstBy Azzam Tamimi LONDON (JP): Vulnerable, exposed and disempowered, the Palestinians under Israeli occupation pray that the Arabs, the Muslims and the rest of the world will come to their aid having recognized the seriousness of the situation in ...

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/B2B firm to launch IPO

B2B firm to launch IPO JAKARTA (JP): PT Global Jaringan Nusantara, the Indonesian unit of Hongkong-based B2B e-marketplace provider Global Sources plans to launch a domestic initial public offering (IP0) in October.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/KPC proposes neutral body to value its stake

KPC proposes neutral body to value its stake JAKARTA (JP): Coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) has urged the government to establish an independent appraiser to value its assets and end the prolonged row over its divestment program, according to one of its owners, Anglo-Australian ...

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/All companies in city told to register their expatriates

All companies in city told to register their expatriates JAKARTA (JP): The city administration urged all companies to register expatriates on their payroll with the authorities.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Native languages threatened with extinction

Native languages threatened with extinction JAKARTA (JP): Language indicates where you belong. But this might not be true for some, as many of the Indonesian native languages are now at the brink of extinction.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Dozens of Gus Dur supporters maintain vigil outside palace

Dozens of Gus Dur supporters maintain vigil outside palace JAKARTA (JP): One day after the ousting of President Abdurrahman Wahid, the number of his supporters staging a rally in front of Merdeka Palace, Central Jakarta, dropped significantly on Tuesday.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Men's sprinters vague of SEAG target

Men's sprinters vague of SEAG target JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's men's sprinters doubt their chances of winning medals at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur in September, following their poor performances in the local championships here.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Parking at Karawaci

Parking at Karawaci It is a pity that the management of Supermal Karawaci does not pay proper attention to automobile parking at this mall.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/False alarm jangles nerves at police HQ

False alarm jangles nerves at police HQ JAKARTA (JP): Fear gripped officers at the National Police Headquarters on Tuesday when a suspected bomb was found in the Wisma Bhayangkari Meeting Hall, located next to the National Police Information Center on Jl. Senjaya in South Jakarta.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Man murdered on mosque porch

Man murdered on mosque porch TANGERANG (JP): A suspected thug, Mad alias Gondrong, was found dead with several stab wounds to his head and neck on the porch of Munawwaroh Mosque in the Ahmad Yani soccer stadium on Jl. Windu Karya I, Tangerang, early on Tuesday.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Kikugawa: Excellent value and relaxing

Kikugawa: Excellent value and relaxing JAKARTA (JP): If you happen to be in the vicinity of Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) and are feeling a bit peckish, then I can recommend no better place to eat than Kikugawa Japanese Restaurant.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Changes in Megawati, hopefully for the better

Changes in Megawati, hopefully for the better Among those sharing "guarded optimism" for the presidency of Megawati Soekarnoputri is researcher and rector of the Jakarta State Islamic Studies Institute Azyumardi Azra.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Acne: Prevention better than treatment

Acne: Prevention better than treatment Dear Dr Donya,I read your article about acne on The Jakarta Post's website. I am 30 years old but is still suffering from acne problems, especially the scars it leaves behind.I would like to know how to remove or reduce acne scars.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/What parents should know about sexually transmitted diseases

What parents should know about sexually transmitted diseasesBy Donya Betancourt Since teenagers are not immune to sexually transmitted diseases, parents should be well-informed of the diseases along with causes, symptoms and treatment.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Bomb rocks Central Sulawesi Police Headquarters

Bomb rocks Central Sulawesi Police Headquarters PALU, Central Sulawesi (JP): A blast hit Central Sulawesi Police Headquarters in the provincial capital of Palu on Tuesday, forcing dozens of officers to evacuate the building in panic.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Computer software in Indonesian

Computer software in Indonesian I read with interest your article of July 21, 2001 titled PC software in Indonesian to be launched.I don't think that launching such software is the answer to making rural and city people computer-literate.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Advertisers exploit children to promote their products

Advertisers exploit children to promote their productsBy Jonminofri Nazir JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian children, especially those living in Jakarta, usually have similar tastes.Today, most of them love T-shirts, bags, shoes, books or any other product bearing the cuddly Teletubbies characters.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Where Megawati's loyalties lie

Where Megawati's loyalties lieBy Lesley McCulloch TASMANIA, Australia (JP): It was with quiet amazement and some amusement that I read Focusing on reform process of TNI (The Jakarta Post July 18).

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/IMF names new RI agent

IMF names new RI agent JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund announced on Tuesday that David Nellor would succeed John Dodsworth as the senior resident representative in Indonesia when the latter's term concluded at the end of this month.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Official says condoms vital for military operations

Official says condoms vital for military operations JAKARTA (JP): A senior official at the Ministry of Health has warned the government it is not enough to arm the Indonesian Military (TNI) only with ammunition when they are deployed in military operations where they have to leave their family ...

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/World shuttlers still consider Indonesia Open prestigiuos

World shuttlers still consider Indonesia Open prestigiuos JAKARTA (JP): Competing shuttlers at the US$170,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open considered the five-star tournament prestigious, despite the last minute withdrawal from badminton powerhouse China and neighbor Thailand due to security reasons ...

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Brawl over frying pan sends three inmates to hospital

Brawl over frying pan sends three inmates to hospital TANGERANG (JP): Three inmates were rushed to the hospital after being injured in a brawl over a frying pan at the men's penitentiary on Jl. Veteran in Tangerang, on Tuesday morning.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Anai's Padang cuisine in upmarket setting

Anai's Padang cuisine in upmarket setting JAKARTA (JP): Everybody knows that Padang food is this country's closest equivalent to fast food.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Rupiah rate July 24

Rupiah rate July 24 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,463.00 10,463.00 9,913.00 10,013.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Police arrest four over murder

Police arrest four over murder JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Police arrested four alleged separatist rebels here early on Monday morning in connection with the murder of four Mobile Brigade police officers last month.The provincial police chief, Insp. Gen.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/BP to lead Indonesia's LNG marketing efforts in China

BP to lead Indonesia's LNG marketing efforts in China JAKARTA (JP): The government and state oil and gas company Pertamina have agreed to appoint Anglo-American energy firm BP Plc to lead marketing efforts in China for its Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Irian Jaya, a BP senior ...

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Luxury car distributors upbeat on 2001 sales

Luxury car distributors upbeat on 2001 sales JAKARTA (JP): Domestic luxury car distributors expressed optimism that they could meet the 2001 sales target despite the country's economic woes.Paulus B.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/PKB confirms dissolution of its factions

PKB confirms dissolution of its factions JAKARTA (JP): The National Awakening Party (PKB) confirmed on Tuesday the dissolution of its factions in the House of Representatives and the People's Consultative Assembly, though there was some dissension on this point.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Victims' family compensated

Victims' family compensated GRESIK, East Java: State-owned social security company Jamsostek paid on Monday Rp 49.1 million in compensation to relatives of two victims killed in a recent fire on a tanker.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Soldiers detained for desertion

Soldiers detained for desertion MEDAN, North Sumatra: Two Army soldiers have been detained at the Tanah Karo Police station near here, charged with deserting their unit now deployed in the troubled province of Aceh.North Sumatra Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Politics must stay out of new economic team: Experts

Politics must stay out of new economic team: Experts JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri should avoid political compromise in the formation of her next Cabinet economic team, as it would slow down efforts to bring the country's economic recovery back on track, experts said on Tuesday.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Megawati shows support for police chief Bimantoro

Megawati shows support for police chief Bimantoro JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri showed her approval of Gen. Surojo Bimantoro as the rightful National Police chief, when she handed him the command baton during his courtesy call on Tuesday.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Gus Dur's friends urge his return to civil movement

Gus Dur's friends urge his return to civil movement JAKARTA (JP): Friends of deposed president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid urged him on Tuesday to leave the presidential palace and return to the civilian movement to guard democracy and freedom of speech.

Wed, 25 Jul 2001

JP/Papuan council demands freedom for Irian Jaya

Papuan council demands freedom for Irian Jaya JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Following the ouster of former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, the Papuan Presidium Council announced on Tuesday the easternmost province Irian Jaya wished to separate from Indonesia.