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Searching for all articles published on 2001-07-26 ...

48 articles.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Three companies launch e-banking

Three companies launch e-banking JAKARTA (JP): Internet solutions provider PT Jatis Solutions, together with PT Microsoft Indonesia and Biznet launched on Wednesday a service to provide Internet banking applications to small and medium banks in Indonesia.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Pancasila unites the nation

Pancasila unites the nation As the state philosophy, the five principles of Pancasila are superior in position to the constitution. Consequently, a political move that fails to conform with Pancasila must be rejected although on paper or logically it can be justified.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Indonesian women lost to Canton junior 59-93

Indonesian women lost to Canton junior 59-93 JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian women's basketball team suffered a 93-59 defeat at the hands of the Canton junior team in their first friendly in Canton, China.Women's team manager Max B.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/WB urges Megawati to fight graft, poverty

WB urges Megawati to fight graft, poverty JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank (WB) hailed on Wednesday the appointment of President Megawati Soekarnoputri as Indonesia's leader into times of greater political stability, but urged her to fight corruption and reduce widespread poverty.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/BNI Bekasi robbed

BNI Bekasi robbed JAKARTA (JP): Six men robbed the Bekasi branch of Bank Negara Indonesia early Wednesday morning and took away a safe containing Rp 100 million in cash and important documents.Bekasi Police chief of detectives Adj. Comr. Wahyu Handoyo said the robbers arrived at the bank on Jl.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Bapepam probes investors in alleged BCA manipulation case

Bapepam probes investors in alleged BCA manipulation case JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) said it had focused its investigation on stock investors of PT Bank Central Asia (BCA), after it found indications of 20 security companies collaborating to manipulate the price ...

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Megawati visits her father Sukarno's grave

Megawati visits her father Sukarno's grave JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri visited the grave of her father, the country's first president, in Blitar, East Java, on Wednesday morning.This was her first trip out of Jakarta since replacing Abdurrahman Wahid as president on Monday.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Aceh peace talks must continue, Imam says

Aceh peace talks must continue, Imam says JAKARTA (JP): Muslim and community leaders in restive Aceh have asked newly installed president Megawati Soekarnoputri to continue peace talks with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist rebel group.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Guitarist Balawan makes a name for himself

Guitarist Balawan makes a name for himself DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A blend of various music -- rock, pop, jazz and traditional Balinese gamelan orchestra -- makes the newly released solo album of guitarist I Wayan Balawan unique.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Telkom plans to sell noncore subsidiaries

Telkom plans to sell noncore subsidiaries JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom plans to divest a number of subsidiaries and shareholdings in several noncore businesses, a senior executive said on Wednesday.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/President Megawati needs the support of the Muslims

President Megawati needs the support of the Muslims Question: What does Megawati Soekarnoputri's rise to the presidency mean for Indonesian Muslims?Answer: (Her win) was a natural occurrence; the consequence of a democratic life conducted through political activities, which are based on the ...

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Lessons from Special Session: Constitutional change urgent

Lessons from Special Session: Constitutional change urgent To avoid repeated mistakes, the overhaul of the Constitution should be a consideration, writes political analyst J. Soedjati Djiwandono.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Officers grilled over insubordination

Officers grilled over insubordination JAKARTA (JP): Police internal affairs and intelligence continued on Wednesday to grill eight mid-ranking police officers over insubordination charges.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Poso protesters detained by police

Poso protesters detained by police PALU, Central Sulawesi: The Poso Police detained on Wednesday four protesters for the possession of weapons.They are being held with 61 others being questioned over an explosion at the Central Sulawesi Police Headquarters.Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Fewer hot spots found in Indonesian forests

Fewer hot spots found in Indonesian forests JAKARTA (JP): There were 2,239 hot spots resulting from forest fires in Indonesia by the middle of 2001, about half the count recorded several years ago, a forestry ministry senior official disclosed on Wednesday.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Report on Ambon to be retracted

Report on Ambon to be retracted AMBON, Maluku: The Office of the Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs has withdrawn a report on the damage that occurred during two years of communal conflict here, following a request for verification by Governor Saleh Latuconsina.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/City to sell Wisata Hotel in Bali

City to sell Wisata Hotel in Bali JAKARTA (JP): The city administration said on Wednesday it would sell a city-owned hotel in Kuta, Bali, which is reportedly suffering debts of Rp 40 billion (US$4 million).

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/IBRA sues Artha Swadaya

IBRA sues Artha Swadaya JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Wednesday it had filed a bankruptcy petition against PT Artha Swadaya with the Jakarta Commercial Court following the latter's failure to repay outstanding debts worth Rp 14.107 billion (US$1.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/PKB chapters defy leaders' policy

PKB chapters defy leaders' policy MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): The central executive board of the National Awakening Party (PKB) suffered another blow on Wednesday as its provincial chapter here declared its recognition of new president Megawati Soekarnoputri.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Gresik books rise in sales

Gresik books rise in sales JAKARTA (JP): State owned cement company PT Semen Gresik said on Wednesday its sales rose 10.2 percent to 7.42 million tons in the first half of this year from 6.73 million tons in the same period last year."It follows a 28.2 percent increase to 11.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/What kind of Cabinet?

What kind of Cabinet? Now that we have a new president and vice president, the focus of the ongoing power struggle is shifting to the lineup of the new Cabinet.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Mykonos Taverna -- attractively simple, yet great food

Mykonos Taverna -- attractively simple, yet great food KUTA, Bali (JP): On a recent trip to Bali, I was very much aware of how quickly things change there in the food and beverage industry.

Thu, 26 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.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Art classes becoming the latest trend

Art classes becoming the latest trendBy Muninggar Sri Saraswati JAKARTA (JP): A nude young man sat quietly with an empty look on his face in the middle of a dimly lit room. His face showed no emotion even though he was surrounded by several people who now and then carefully observed him.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Megawati brings with her a whole host of problems

Megawati brings with her a whole host of problems One of the most interesting questions regarding Megawati Soekarnoputri's elevation to the presidency is her relations with the Muslim community. The following are the views of M.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Gus Dur's family apologizes to the nation

Gus Dur's family apologizes to the nation JAKARTA (JP): One day before Abdurrahman Wahid was to vacate the presidential palace and depart to the United States for "health reasons", his family thanked the nation and apologized for any errors they might have committed during the former president's ...

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Drug suspect verdict postponed

Drug suspect verdict postponed TANGERANG (JP): The defendant in a major drug case, who was due to be sentenced by Tangerang District Court, failed for the second time to appear before court on Wednesday.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 25, 2001:Shares Close Change TradingVolume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,400 -25 114,500 Adindo ...

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Bomb scare at money changer

Bomb scare at money changer BANDUNG: A suspected bomb was found in the restroom of the Golden Megah Money Changer on Jl. Oto Iskandar Dinata on Wednesday afternoon.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Willem ready to replace Juan for training in Cuba

Willem ready to replace Juan for training in Cuba JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian light welterweight (63.5 kgs) boxer Willem Papilaya said he was ready to replace Juan Sapariban for an overseas stint in Cuba before the national squad leaves for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur in ...

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Hamzah, Akbar to go through to final vote

Hamzah, Akbar to go through to final vote JAKARTA (JP): The nation was kept in suspense overnight as the election of the vice president went down to the wire with the last two candidates, Akbar Tandjung and Hamzah Haz, having to fight it out in a third and final ballot on Thursday morning.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/MPR Special Session keeps the media busy

MPR Special Session keeps the media busy JAKARTA (JP): Some of the people who have been expending the most energy during the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly are from the media.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Arts: Hierarchy by Koniherawati, Seniwati Showspace, Jl. Raya Ubud (Phone: 0361 975485), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Aug. 29. * Painting: Zen to Video, by Wayan Karja, Peter Dittmar, Filippo Sciascia, Wolfgang Widmoser, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Visa holders hit 1.85m

Visa holders hit 1.85m JAKARTA (JP): Visa International announced on Wednesday that the number of its credit card holders in Indonesia rose to 1.85 million as of end of March, a 42 percent increase from a year ago.Visa's country manager for Indonesia Ellyana C.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Anusapati's works in wood an austere vision of life

Anusapati's works in wood an austere vision of lifeBy Carla Bianpoen JAKARTA (JP): Art historians, art critics and the public may well be at a loss when it comes to the distinction between art and craft, but the contemporary crafts movement is proceeding to erase that division, and at a ...

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Traffic in Gajah Mada diverted

Traffic in Gajah Mada diverted JAKARTA (JP): Traffic passing along Jl. Hayam Wuruk and Jl. Gajah Mada in Central Jakarta will be temporarily rerouted on Thursday evening due to the construction of a pedestrian bridge in front of Duta Merlin complex on Jl. Gajah Mada.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Gunung Kawi, a place for spiritual goings-on

Gunung Kawi, a place for spiritual goings-onText and photo by Alpha Savitri GIANYAR, Bali (JP): Rich in historical and spiritual significance, Gunung Kawi was once a favorite site of the country's first president Sukarno when he visited Tampaksiring Palace in Gianyar regency, a kilometer away ...

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/New father Hendrawan loses in 1st round

New father Hendrawan loses in 1st round JAKARTA (JP): World champion Hendrawan lost his first round match of the US$170,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium, but won an even bigger prize by becoming a father earlier on Wednesday morning.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Little revelry in Bali over Megawati's presidency

Little revelry in Bali over Megawati's presidency DENPASAR, Bali (JP): There was little sign of festivity and no public displays of euphoria in the streets of Denpasar and other cities in Bali when Megawati Soekarnoputri was sworn in as Indonesia's fifth president on Monday.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/26 brothel owners refuse compensation

26 brothel owners refuse compensation JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta Mayor Soebagio said on Wednesday the owners of at least 26 brothels in the former Kramat Tunggak brothel complex continued to refuse the compensation offered by the mayoralty.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Court case against three former justices begins

Court case against three former justices begins JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta District Court began proceedings on Wednesday against former Supreme Court justice M. Yahya Harahap, who is charged with receiving Rp 96 million in bribes while presiding over a land dispute in 1998.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/A moment of truth for political elite

A moment of truth for political eliteBy Richard W. Baker HONOLULU, Hawaii (JP): Indonesia has just gone through another chaotic change of presidents -- its third in just over three years after only one in the preceding 30.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Megawati asked to set example in fighting corruption

Megawati asked to set example in fighting corruption JAKARTA (JP): To set an example, President Megawati Soekarnoputri is urged to declare zero tolerance against corruption by openly calling on all not to give any facility to members of her family or political party.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Choong, Lee quit Grand Prix finals

Choong, Lee quit Grand Prix finals JAKARTA (JP): The Malaysian pair of Choong Tan Fook and Lee Wan Wah have pulled out of the World Grand Prix finals in Brunei Darussalam from Aug. 8 to Aug. 12 due to Lee's back injury.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Top officers, retirees hold closed-door talks

Top officers, retirees hold closed-door talks JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military (TNI) top brass and retired generals from both the police and military convened a closed-door meeting at Wisma Persada in Halim, East Jakarta on Wednesday.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Many Jakartans made homeless by crisis

Many Jakartans made homeless by crisis JAKARTA (JP): The number of homeless people and urban poor families in Jakarta is relatively high, due to the ongoing economic crisis, according to the latest census.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Simple but great food at Mykonos Taverna

Simple but great food at Mykonos Taverna KUTA, Bali (JP): On a recent trip to Bali, I was very much aware of how quickly things change there in the food and beverage industry.The Jakarta and Bali markets are completely different, as Bali is much more affected by tourism's seasonal variations.

Thu, 26 Jul 2001

JP/Rupiah rate July 25

Rupiah rate July 25 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,470.00 10,470.00 9,920.00 10,020.