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On This Day - August 8, 2000

Lawyers proclaim Djoko's innocence

Lawyers proclaim Djoko's innocence JAKARTA (JP): Defense attorneys of Djoko S. Tjandra, the main defendant in the high-profile Bank Bali scandal, insisted on Monday that their client had not caused any loss to the state as the Rp 546 billion (US$61.

'Rodad': Wonosobo's religious art show

'Rodad': Wonosobo's religious art showBy Bambang M WONOSOBO, Central Java (JP): The cool town located at the foot of Sumbing and Sindoro mountains has charmed millions of people with its breathtaking scenery.

Asian Airlines seek common voice to meet new challenges

Asian Airlines seek common voice to meet new challenges KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Regional aviation leaders declared Monday that while many airlines have soared out of Asia's financial crisis, closer solidarity was now needed to weather new hurdles which challenge the industry.

Cutline

CutlineWWF & BTNUK The carcass of a Javan rhinoceros, one of the world's most endangered mammals, lies decomposing in the Ujung Kulon National Park. The rhino's remains were found by a rhino population monitoring team on Aug. 1.The 2.

Government blasted over Internet restriction

Government blasted over Internet restriction JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investors and local Internet companies blasted the government on Monday over its controversial policy to ban foreign investors from entering the country's Internet- related businesses, calling it unrealistic.

Malaysia palm oil closes higher on duty-free news

Malaysia palm oil closes higher on duty-free news KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Monday, boosted by news that Malaysia may allow local companies to export crude palm oil (CPO) duty-free this year, traders said.

Pertamina to sign gas contract with Singapore Power

Pertamina to sign gas contract with Singapore Power JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Monday it expected to sign a deal in November with Singapore Power for a 20-year supply of natural gas from Central and South Sumatra to Singapore.

On 'jilbab'

On 'jilbab'From Pikiran RakyatCommenting on the so-called jilbab lontong (Mr. Asep Ridwan used this term in a recent letter to the editors in Pikiran Rakyat), this is some kind of explanation about the correct jilbab (female headwear that exposes the face but not the ears, neck or hair), meaning...

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Music 9:30 Dialog 10:00 Music 10:30 Documentary 11:30 Dialog 12:00 p.m. Interval 2:30 Children's Performance 3:00 Documentary 3:30 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Talk Show 5:30 News (in English) 6:00 Sports 6:30 Music...

Megawati 'refuses' to read progress report

Megawati 'refuses' to read progress report JAKARTA (JP): While relations between President and Vice President are said to be congenial, aides close to Megawati Soekarnoputri said the fact that she did not read Monday's key presidential report was evidence of her dissatisfaction with it.

Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Film* French Film at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Phone 4212417), 2 p.m., 6:30 p.m.: Le bonheur est dans le pre, August 8. E.T. I'Extraterrestre, August 11. Indiana Jones et le Temple Maudit, August 15. Jurassic Park, August 18.

Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Aug. 7, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,185.00 9,185.00 8,642.00 8,728.00Australian dollar 1 4,800.50 5,396.19 5,068.53 5,127.70Austrian schilling 1 540.34 606.56 570.51 576.

Country's illness not cured yet

Country's illness not cured yet Unfortunately President Abdurrahman Wahid has, up to now, not brought any good fortune to the nation and country even though he possesses a strong legitimacy to rule this country.

Why Indonesia should legally protect its environment better

Why Indonesia should legally protect its environment betterBy Sarah Waddell JAKARTA (JP): Virtually every national constitution revised or adopted since 1970 has addressed environmental concerns. An important question in view of the constitutional amendments that will be considered by the...

GAM commander emerges from hiding, calls for end to unrest

GAM commander emerges from hiding, calls for end to unrest BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The armed wing commander of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), Tengku Abdullah Syafiie, made his first public appearance on Sunday after months of hiding, calling for his followers to "support Aceh independence through a...

BPK reviews work over past 10 months

BPK reviews work over past 10 months JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) said on Monday that during the 10 months President Abdurrahman Wahid has been in office it completed four audits of state financial transactions worth Rp 901.88 trillion (US$101 billion).

Prosecutors in Soeharto trial to be protected

Prosecutors in Soeharto trial to be protected JAKARTA (JP): With the South Jakarta District Court yet to decide on a venue for the trial of former president Soeharto, the Attorney General's Office took significant measures on Monday for the safety of prosecutors in the alleged corruption case.

More NU-affiliated civilian militiamen head to Jakarta

More NU-affiliated civilian militiamen head to Jakarta SURABAYA (JP): At least 2,000 Banser civilian militiamen are leaving for Jakarta from Surabaya over the next two days, despite pleas by police for them to stay at home.

Five injured in Suratin semifinals

Five injured in Suratin semifinals BOGOR (JP): At least five people were seriously injured during a clash between supporters of Semen Padang and Persijatim (East Jakarta Persija) during the Suratin Cup soccer semifinals at Pajajaran Stadium here on Monday.

Mobs loot 8,000 hectare forest

Mobs loot 8,000 hectare forest SEMARANG: About 8,000 hectares of teakwood forest in Blora regency of Central Java have been looted by local residents so far this year, an official said Monday."The groups usually brandish weapons during their operation and they do not hesitate to resist arrest if...

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