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On This Day - October 2, 2000

Gate collapses at packed rock concert

Gate collapses at packed rock concert SURABAYA: The gates of a concert venue at the August 17, 1945 University collapsed here on Saturday as thousands of people tried to force their way into an already packed rock concert.

Foul water in Bintaro

Foul water in BintaroFrom Bisnis IndonesiaOn behalf of the residents of the Mertilang area, sector 9, Bintaro Jaya, allow me to write about a complaint which is yet to get any attention from the management of PT Jaya Real Property, the developer responsible for the Bintaro Jaya housing compound.

Message from the Ambassador

Message from the Ambassador On 1st October, 2000, Nigeria celebrated its 40th Independence Anniversary. On this august occasion, I extend warm greetings from the Government and People of Nigeria to the Government and People of the Republic of Indonesia.

Street crimes rising in Batam

Street crimes rising in Batam BATAM: Street crimes against foreign travelers were on the rise here and impatient locals were sometimes taking the law into their own hands, a report said on Sunday.Antara reported that an angry mob lynched a 23-year-old man and severely injured another on Saturday...

Betrayal of Pancasila tragedy commemorated

Betrayal of Pancasila tragedy commemorated JAKARTA (JP): In a sign of the changing times, the country commemorated on Sunday what used to be called Pancasila Sanctity Day but has been renamed "Commemoration of the National Tragedy due to the Betrayal of Pancasila".

Property sold to locals, foreigners

Property sold to locals, foreigners JAKARTA (JP): Property developers, hard hit by the economic crisis, have stepped up marketing efforts through an auction system to attract more local and foreign buyers, Jones Lang Lasalle property consultant said here over the weekend.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition A stream in Color and Expression by Lucia Hartini, Wakidi, Hendra Gunawan, etc., at Loteng Gallery, Jl. Prapanca Raya no. 26, South Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Oct. 15. * The Discovery of a Century at the National Museum, Jl.

Jakarta prepared for IPU meeting

Jakarta prepared for IPU meeting JAKARTA (JP): The capital is set to host the 104th conference of the Inter-parliamentary Union (IPU) and all of the detailed preparations have been concluded ahead of the Oct. 15-21 meeting, an official said.

Operation to disarm militias extended

Operation to disarm militias extended JAKARTA (JP): Security forces are stepping up the weapons sweeping operations in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) following the decision by the National Police to extend the operation for another 15 days.

Let Soeharto's old age be peaceful

Let Soeharto's old age be peacefulFrom Jurnal IndonesiaWhen I recently watched a televised report on former president Soeharto, who was about to be examined at the Central Pertamina Hospital (RSPP), I suddenly felt sorry for him. He looked extremely pale, weak and sorry, as if without a soul.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 8:30 Music 10:00 President's speech 12:00 p.m. Music 12:30 Interval 2:00 News 2:30 Performance 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Music 6:00 TV Series: Dos Mujeres 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00...

Ex-convict held for drugs

Ex-convict held for drugs JAKARTA (JP): After being released from the Cipinang jail five months ago, Rodiaman Rachman who had spent nearly two years in jail for the kidnapping of Indonesian tycoon Sjamsul Nursalim, found himself in detention again after he was arrested on Saturday for drug...

API Foundation to publish parliament guide

API Foundation to publish parliament guide JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to bridge the gap between the legislators and the public, a team of researchers is working on a complete Indonesian Parliament Guide (PPI) to be launched in January.

Turkey may review dumping charge on Indonesian PSF products

Turkey may review dumping charge on Indonesian PSF products JAKARTA (JP): The Turkish government has promised to review its dumping charges against Indonesian polyester staple fiber (PSF) products, an industry source said here on Saturday.

Officials' assets

Officials' assetsFrom Jurnal IndonesiaI was quite startled upon learning that members of the Audit Commission of Officials' Assets (KPKPN) would be installed in the near future because in my opinion the KPKPN's formation isn't final yet, meaning there is still a dispute between the legislative and...

Military ammunition management

Military ammunition management The discovery of arms and ammunition smuggled into North Maluku demonstrates that a disposition against peace exists. The killings in Maluku are part of an extended and detestable episode in a political game that must be stopped.

Ciputra speaks on marketing

Ciputra speaks on marketing JAKARTA (JP): Noted business tycoon Ciputra has asked the government to support businesses of Indonesian origin oveseas in a bid to help the marketing of the country's products on the international market.

Solomons rethinking Taiwan relationship

Solomons rethinking Taiwan relationship HONIARA (AFP): Solomon Islands is reconsidering its 20-year- old diplomatic ties with Taiwan and may switch to recognizing China, government sources here say.Taiwan has been a generous aid donor here and in return the Solomon Islands has supported Taipei's...

Gus Dur seeks pointers on democracy in Chile

Gus Dur seeks pointers on democracy in Chile JAKARTA (Agencies): President Abdurrahman Wahid said Saturday that he hoped to gain pointers during his visit to Chile about ways to ease the transition from authoritarian rule to democracy.

Military issues shoot on site orders in Maluku

Military issues shoot on site orders in Maluku AMBON, Maluku (JP): With no alternative available to stop the violence in Maluku province, including its capital of Ambon, Pattimura Military Commander Brig. Gen. I Made Yasa said here on Saturday that those instigating riots would be shot on sight.

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