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Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Three men detained for slander
Three men detained for slander JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police detectives have detained three men for questioning over their alleged role in spreading fallacious stories about a female billionaire.Col.
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 9:00 Music 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Management Program 5:00 Technology Program 5:30 Sports 6:00 Music 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama...
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Fresh violence leaves 22 dead
Fresh violence leaves 22 dead JAKARTA (JP): On the eve of separate visits by President Abdurrahman Wahid to Aceh and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri to Maluku, fresh violence erupted over the weekend in the two areas, leaving at least 22 people dead.
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Protectors of reform
Protectors of reform The people have been confused to see the annoyance and irritation expressed by some members of the community at the government's policies on various national tragedies that have claimed thousands of lives, for example, in Ambon, for example.
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
City to review decree on protected buildings
City to review decree on protected buildings JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is planning to review a gubernatorial decree on protected buildings in the capital, saying the regulation is no longer valid or relevant, an official said on Sunday.
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Obselete armaments a cause of concern
Obselete armaments a cause of concernBy A'an Suryana BOGOR (JP): Although Indonesia is not at war with anyone, the fact that the Indonesian Military's war equipment is obsolete draws concern from military officers, including those at the Jakarta Military Headquarters.
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
President's men unhappy with free press
President's men unhappy with free press JAKARTA (JP): Press freedom, one of the symbols of democracy, will at some point scare all the President's men, regardless of their commitment to democracy.The semblance of fright unfolded on Saturday when some palace officials expressed their disappointment...
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
What is good teaching? Ask the 'customers'
What is good teaching? Ask the 'customers'By Hendra Gunawan BANDUNG (JP): In our country, schools and universities are often viewed as factories or industries that produce graduates. With this concept, however, many problems arise, especially regarding the quality of the "products".
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
City to reevaluate analysis of PIK
City to reevaluate analysis of PIK JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso has said that the city administration would reevaluate the environmental impact analysis of the Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) housing complex in North Jakarta following speculative reports of its role in the flood on the Soekarno-Hatta...
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Andalas stops production
Andalas stops production JAKARTA (JP): PT Semen Andalas Indonesia of Banda Aceh ceased operations on Dec. 7 when its power generators caught fire causing the company to lose potential revenues of Rp 900 million (US$125,000) per day.
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Security forces disperse protesters in Bintan; 13 hurt
Security forces disperse protesters in Bintan; 13 hurt SINGAPORE (Agencies): Thirteen people were wounded Sunday morning when Indonesian forces dispersed villagers camped outside resorts in the island of Bintan near Singapore to demand compensation for land they claim was practically robbed from...
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Students to hold seminar on autonomy
Students to hold seminar on autonomy JAKARTA (JP): A group of student organizations will hold a two-day seminar here on Monday and Tuesday on wide-ranging autonomy and federalism.The seminar will be organized by a joint committee comprising representatives from several student organizations,...
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Cellular operators pledge better networks and coverage
Cellular operators pledge better networks and coverage JAKARTA (JP): At the beginning of this new millennium, people are seeing that most new English terms are starting with an "e", after a proliferation and familiarization of so-called e-banking, e-business, e-commerce, e-mail, etc.
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Local stocks may surge on new deal with IMF
Local stocks may surge on new deal with IMF JAKARTA (JP): Trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) is expected to improve next week following the signing of the government's letter of intent with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
'Halal' worm products launched
'Halal' worm products launched BOGOR (JP): The Sabda Alam cooperative, which has been breeding worms for years, has launched 20 products using worms, ranging from soft drinks and soap to medicine.The cooperative's chief Ahmad Tuteng Supriadi said the soft drinks were sold for Rp 2,000 (US30 cents)...
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Daewoo's foreign creditors agree to debt recovery
Daewoo's foreign creditors agree to debt recovery SEOUL (AFP): South Korean authorities and foreign creditors clinched a deal Saturday on the recovery of debts from the failed Daewoo Group after months of exhausting negotiations, an official said.
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Endangered rhinos, tigers dwindling
Endangered rhinos, tigers dwindling BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Two endangered species, the Sumatran rhinoceros (dicerorhinuss Sumatrensis) and Sumatran tiger (panthera tigris Sumatrensis), in sanctuary at South Bukit Barisan National Park, have rarely been seen over the last four years, researchers...
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Drugs rampant in SE Sulawesi
Drugs rampant in SE Sulawesi KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Police here expressed concern of rampant drug abuse in the province on Saturday, saying it had affected all levels and ages in the community."Drug abuse is even prevalent among children," the Southeast Sulawesi Police chief, Col.
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Candra and Tony clinch first title this year in Taipei
Candra and Tony clinch first title this year in Taipei JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's best men's doubles Candra Wijaya and Tony Gunawan earned their first title this year in the US$150,000 Chinese Taipei Open after defeating the 1996 Olympics silver medalists Cheah Soon Kit and Yap Kim Hock 15-7, 15-7...
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
A guide to travel books about Indonesia
A guide to travel books about IndonesiaBy David Jardine JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, in keeping with its size, has prompted many English-language travel commentaries, some of which, of course, have been very much more than mere travelogues.
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
New cellular phone sets in the offing
New cellular phone sets in the offing JAKARTA (JP): Major cellular telephone producers plan to launch a wide range of new cellular sets this year to tap the projected hefty increase in demand in the local market.
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
KPP HAM to verify TNI's role in East Timor mayhem
KPP HAM to verify TNI's role in East Timor mayhem JAKARTA (JP): The government-sanctioned Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations (KPP HAM) in East Timor is likely to verify the alleged involvement of the Indonesian Military (TNI) in the post-ballot violence in the territory, a team...
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
South Jakarta police arrest two officers for car theft
South Jakarta police arrest two officers for car theft JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police detectives arrested six people, including two active police officers and the wife of a Jakarta Police officer over the weekend for, among other things, allegedly being involved in the theft of a vehicle.
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Why a bigger budget
Why a bigger budget It would be merely self-evident to say that the scars that more than thirty years of military-dominated rule have left on this country run deep among Indonesians. Just how deep they are can be gauged by the strong opposition that has been voiced in many quarters of our society...
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Divorce cases up in Purwokerto
Divorce cases up in Purwokerto PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The Idul Fitri holiday not only gave rise to the usual tradition of bringing families together here, but it also brought about the odd phenomenon of breaking couples apart in the Purwokerto area.
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Sailors nabbed for theft
Sailors nabbed for theft BATAM, Riau: Five sailors of a ship bearing the United States flag have been arrested for allegedly stealing mining material, including cooper, and trying to smuggle it into Singapore.
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Rectors told to reject poor quality lecturers
Rectors told to reject poor quality lecturers JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to enhance the credibility of national universities, Minister of National Education Yahya Muhaimin asked all rectors on Saturday to turn away lecturers who graduated from dubious institutions.
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Government urged to retain control of PT Telkom
Government urged to retain control of PT Telkom JAKARTA (JP): The government should maintain its controlling ownership of domestic call operator PT Telkom despite its plan to make further divestment at the company in view of the strategic role of the telecommunications industry, Telkom president A.
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Gus Dur upbeat Aceh's woes soon over
Gus Dur upbeat Aceh's woes soon over JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid maintains that the troubles in the restive province of Aceh can be solved by the end of March.In an interview with private television station RCTI on Sunday evening, Abdurrahman calmly and easily answered questions...
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
IBRA may delay BCA share issue till March
IBRA may delay BCA share issue till March JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) may have to delay the crucial initial public offering (IPO) plans of Bank Central Asia (BCA) until March because the agency has been slow in registering the plans at the country's Capital Market...
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Some 1,500 rulings may be revoked
Some 1,500 rulings may be revoked PADANG, West Sumatra: At least 1,500 rulings issued by the central government and various provincial administrations during the New Order era may be revoked when Law No. 22/1999 on regional autonomy takes effect.
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Bodies emerge from thick mud
Bodies emerge from thick mud PADANG, West Sumatra: Body parts believed to be of 10 victims missing in the December landslide here have surfaced through the mud following a heavy downpour.Most of the remains, however, could not be identified because they had decomposed, acting Mayor Masril Payan...
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Rice, sugar seized in Philippines
Rice, sugar seized in Philippines ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AP): Police and soldiers seized thousands of bags of rice, sugar and other goods smuggled from Malaysia to the southern Philippines, authorities said on Saturday.
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Myanmar's U Thant steered United Nations during crisis
Myanmar's U Thant steered United Nations during crisisBy Myint Zan The following article brings back memories of U Thant, the late UN secretary general, who successfully steered the United Nations clear from troubled water. This is the first of two articles.
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
China takes first step to join LNG mart
China takes first step to join LNG mart SINGAPORE (Reuters): China has taken the first step to meeting expectations that it will become one of Asia's biggest importers of liquefied natural gas (LNG).The State Council -- the country's highest authority -- has given the go ahead for China's first LNG...
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Unstable Indonesia liability to region
Unstable Indonesia liability to region The following article is based on a presentation by United States Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers in a luncheon at the Regent Hotel, Jakarta on Jan. 20. The event was jointly organized by AmCham Indonesia and Association of University Graduates of...
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
East Kalimantan wants to obtain 51% stake in KPC
East Kalimantan wants to obtain 51% stake in KPC JAKARTA (JP): The East Kalimantan provincial administration has expressed a keen interest to acquire a 51 percent stake in coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC), a senior official has said.
Mon, 24 Jan 2000
Police should maintain stability: Adm. Widodo
Police should maintain stability: Adm. Widodo JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Adm. Widodo A.S. has underlined the primacy of the role of the National Police in law enforcement, stressing that the military should focus primarily on national defense.
Sun, 23 Jan 2000
Spending money in pursuit of coolness
Spending money in pursuit of coolnessBy William Furney JAKARTA (JP): The British comedian Eddie Izzard once said that coolness was the pursuit of youth and for some time now the youth of many Asian countries has been looking to the West in attempts to become the hippest, coolest, trendiest young...
Sun, 23 Jan 2000
So, what else is new?
So, what else is new? JAKARTA (JP): Gus Dur and my wife share the same priority in facing the new year. The priority is, shaping up their respective Cabinet! My wife with her kitchen cabinet, and Gus Dur, as President Abdurrahman Wahid is popularly known, with his government Cabinet.
Sun, 23 Jan 2000
RI boxers fail in pre-Olympics bouts
RI boxers fail in pre-Olympics bouts JAKARTA (JP): Two more Indonesian boxers were abruptly defeated in the second match of the pre-qualifying round for the 2000 Olympic Games at Tae Jeon City in South Korea on Saturday.
Sun, 23 Jan 2000
Yogyakarta artist likens reform to fashion trend
Yogyakarta artist likens reform to fashion trendBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): "Reform", which, as a word proper and a yell, is expected to bring about a change for the better in our social and political lives, and after Soeharto's fall, it has been shouted by Indonesians in places across the...
Sun, 23 Jan 2000
Why literature is not popular among students
Why literature is not popular among studentsBy A. Chaedar Alwasilah BANDUNG (JP): Literature is simply defined as a collection of the best writings. How good is the best? It is judged using a set of criteria accepted by the literary community.
Sun, 23 Jan 2000
Spotligth
SpotligthPhoto G: CrowneCrowne PlazaMONEY, SUGAR AND RICE: Stefan Voogel, general manager of Hotel Crowne Plaza Jakarta, hands over a check to Haj Abdullah of Baitul Al Muklisin Mosque, while Albert Hinsen, the hotel executive assistant manager, looks on.
Sun, 23 Jan 2000
RI shooters' chances 'slim' in qualifying for Olympics: Official
RI shooters' chances 'slim' in qualifying for Olympics: Official JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian female shooters have slim chance of qualifying for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney in September due to their poor world record, the Indonesian Shooting and Hunting Association official in charge of target...
Sun, 23 Jan 2000
Singaporean dancer displays her talent in five solo pieces
Singaporean dancer displays her talent in five solo piecesBy Julianti Parani SINGAPORE (JP): Amid the hustle and bustle of modern Singapore, where the rivers of culture from East and West meet, a vibrant arts scene resonates.
Sun, 23 Jan 2000
RI makes top ten in Transnational bridge event
RI makes top ten in Transnational bridge event JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia men's team finished in the top 10 of the Transnational Contract Bridge World Championships at Bermuda Islands on Thursday. Indonesia collected 266 Victory Points (VPs), as did France.
Sun, 23 Jan 2000
Taking in the stunning panorama of Mount Merapi
Taking in the stunning panorama of Mount MerapiBy Ahmad Solikan BOYOLALI, Central Java (JP): Thin layers of fog carried on the wind penetrated the darkness slowly enveloping the villages clinging to the slopes of Mount Merapi in Central Java.
Sun, 23 Jan 2000
'Gajah Uling' batik: The pride of Banyuwangi
'Gajah Uling' batik: The pride of BanyuwangiBy Antariksawan Jusuf BANYUWANGI, East Java (JP): When the name Banyuwangi is mentioned, many Indonesians think of it as the land of erotic Gandrung dance. But not many of them realize the significance of the type of batik worn by the dancers.
Sun, 23 Jan 2000
Mataram refugees put heavy strain on Bali
Mataram refugees put heavy strain on Bali DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The influx of refugees from riot-hit Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, to Denpasar and its vicinity is feared to create food and health problems.