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On This Day - November 30, 2000
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
East Timor refugees to choose their countries
East Timor refugees to choose their countries JAKARTA (JP): Some 134,000 East Timor refugees residing in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province will have to decide whether to stay or leave the country in a one-day registration slated for Dec. 13, officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Questioning objectiveness of art criticism in Indonesia
Questioning objectiveness of art criticism in IndonesiaBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The objectiveness of art criticism in Indonesia is being questioned. The development of contemporary fine arts in Indonesia seems to be controlled by the taste of only a few people, who have a number of...
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Police arrest chiefs of Papua Council
Police arrest chiefs of Papua Council JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya Police arrested on Wednesday proindependence figure Theys Hiyo Eluay for alleged treason as people in the province were bracing for a rally to commemorate the unrecognized 1961 declaration of independence on Friday.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Deborah Nolan, an artist with a noble cause
Deborah Nolan, an artist with a noble causeBy Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): While the majority of artists find vent to human emotions in external metaphysical objects, Deborah Nolan, attempts a manifestation of these internal landscapes and how they manifest themselves in the human figure.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
YLKI opposes bus fare hike during holidays
YLKI opposes bus fare hike during holidays JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) asked the government and bus operators on Wednesday to review the 30 percent increase in intercity bus fares scheduled for the week before and after Idul Fitri.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Mahathir coalition loses crucial by-election
Mahathir coalition loses crucial by-election KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's ruling coalition lost a crucial by-election in his home state on Wednesday, dealing a blow to the premier's political standing.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Tommy and his body guards
Tommy and his body guardsFrom Rakyat MerdekaI find Tommy's case very interesting although l am a ordinary man living in a village. I can only get furious and indignant watching Tommy's arrogant conduct, especially toward Nudirman Munir.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Government issues higher coupon rate bonds
Government issues higher coupon rate bonds JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Wednesday that it would issue new bonds carrying a higher coupon rate that could be exchanged with some of the lower interest rate bonds held by the recapitalized banks.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Indonesia's Utut reaches FIDE World chess c'ships second round
Indonesia's Utut reaches FIDE World chess c'ships second round JAKARTA (JP): Grand Master Utut Adianto of Indonesia cruised to the second round after overcoming International Master Imad Hakki of Syria 1.5-0.5 Victory Points (VPs) on the second day of the US$3.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Child drowned in Denpasar river
Child drowned in Denpasar river DENPASAR, Bali: A swollen river here swept away a three-and-a- half-year-old child on Wednesday, who was presumed drowned after hours of fruitless searching.The incident took place at 7:45 a.m.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Government makes deal with Prajogo to restructure Chandra Asri
Government makes deal with Prajogo to restructure Chandra Asri JAKARTA (JP): The government reached agreement with businessman Prajogo Pangestu late Wednesday on tough debt restructuring terms for the petrochemical giant PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Center.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
PSMTI holds 1st congress
PSMTI holds 1st congress BATAM, Riau: The members of the Indonesian-Chinese community grouped in Paguyuban Sosial Marga Tionghoa Seluruh Indonesia (PSMTI) opened their first congress here on Tuesday.At least 5,000 participants from 86 regencies and mayoralties in 21 provinces are taking part in the...
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Government gives Rp 3m in aid to West Sumatra
Government gives Rp 3m in aid to West Sumatra PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): On behalf of the central government, Minister of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure Erna Witoelar handed over on Wednesday Rp 3 billion to the West Sumatra administration for the repair and rebuilding of infrastructure...
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Ex-forestry ministers scheduled to testify
Ex-forestry ministers scheduled to testify JAKARTA (JP): Former forestry ministers Hasjrul Harahap and Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo are scheduled to testify as witnesses on Thursday in the multimillion dollar graft trial of timber baron Mohamad "Bob" Hasan at the Central Jakarta District Court.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Acts of vandalism
Acts of vandalism When will a leader from the current government (President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri, for instance) be courageous enough and have integrity enough to put a definite stop to the increasingly antisocial and criminal acts generated by the group that...
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Art with a message displayed in Yogyakarta
Art with a message displayed in YogyakartaBy Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): To get their art exhibited for public viewing can sometimes be a daunting endeavor for young artists vying with one another for the limited available space.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
State of emergency now
State of emergency now If the government is so keen to impose a state of emergency in Aceh, now is the best time to do it. While at it, the government should also declare a state of emergency in North Sumatra and West Sumatra.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Police: FPI members raid billiard hall
Police: FPI members raid billiard hall JAKARTA (JP): Some 70 armed members of the Defenders of Islam (FPI) raided a billiard hall on Tuesday at Jl. Buncit Raya No. 38 in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, a police report said.The mob, armed with daggers, swords and sticks, arrived at about 10:45 p.m.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Six chief justice candidates undergo final selection
Six chief justice candidates undergo final selection JAKARTA (JP): Six candidates for Supreme Court chief justice undergoing a final test by the Commission II of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, pledged to improve the poor image of the Supreme Court, by among other things, dismissing bad...
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibitions * Painting Women After Women, at Seniwati Showspace, Ubud Main Street, Dec. 2 to Dec. 26. * Painting Refleksi Seni II, Warna Warni Ekspresi, Darga Gallery, Komplek Sanur Raya 20-21, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Denpasar (Phone: 0361 285249), 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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