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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.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Women's group demands Japanese apology
Women's group demands Japanese apology JAKARTA (JP): The Coalition of Indonesian Women (KPI) called on the Japanese government on Wednesday to make a direct apology to Indonesian women who were forced to become "comfort women" during the Japanese occupation in World War II.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Asia floods ease, but more heavy rain looms
Asia floods ease, but more heavy rain looms SINGAPORE (Reuters): Flooding and rains that have killed over 100 people in Southeast Asia have started to recede, but forecasters warned on Wednesday that more heavy rain was on the way and the unusually wet weather could last until February.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
NISP books Rp 27.6b profit
NISP books Rp 27.6b profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed bank NISP announced on Wednesday a 77 percent increase in net profit to Rp 27.6 billion (US$2.9 million) in the first nine months of the year.The bank said in a statement that credit disbursement rose 91.8 percent to Rp 2.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Train ticket discounts for holiday travelers
Train ticket discounts for holiday travelers JAKARTA (JP): An official with the Ministry of Transportation and Communications said on Wednesday that the government had requested the country's railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) to give discounts to passengers leaving Jakarta early ahead...
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Taxi fare hike
Taxi fare hikeFrom Warta KotaIndifferent and arrogant! This is the attitude of taxi company owners who have increased the taxi fare by almost 50 percent.The reason is unclear. We are only told prices of spare parts have risen, so the taxi fare must also be raised.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
PBSI's decision on Taufik
PBSI's decision on Taufik The news that the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) had banned Taufik Hidayat from two international badminton events as "educative punishment" surprised me.As a badminton lover and supporter, I would like to say that PBSI's decision on Taufik is very regrettable.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
House okays crop varieties bill
House okays crop varieties bill JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Commission III on agriculture, forestry, and maritime and fishing affairs officially approved on Wednesday a bill on crop variety protection, the first of its kind here.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Libraries to stimulate reading habit
Libraries to stimulate reading habit JAKARTA (JP): One way to encourage children to pick up the reading habit is to open more libraries across the country, former education minister Fuad Hassan said last Thursday."The interest in reading among children is already high.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
India, China seen as new markets for RI gas
India, China seen as new markets for RI gas SINGAPORE (AFP): Indonesia is looking at China and India as new markets for its massive natural gas reserves as the government moves to boost domestic demand with a plan to slash oil subsidies, industry experts said Wednesday.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Malaysian palm oil dips
Malaysian palm oil dips KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Long liquidation again dominated the Malaysian palm oil market as prices fell on expectations that slow exports would further boost stocks, traders said on Wednesday.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaThursday Maghrib 5:58 p.m.Friday Imsak 3:56 a.m.Subuh 4:06 a.m.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Gus Dur to sue Soehartos, lawyers for defamation
Gus Dur to sue Soehartos, lawyers for defamation JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman is preparing to take legal action against several members of the family of former president Soeharto and their lawyers over defamation, a presidential spokesman said on Wednesday.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
How to catch the fugitive Tommy
How to catch the fugitive TommyFrom RepublikaIn chasing Tommy Soeharto, convicted in the Goro-Bulog case, the police chief need not waste energy and funds by employing numerous police officers in the task.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
RI to tender Makassar blocks
RI to tender Makassar blocks SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Indonesia intends to announce terms and conditions for six deepwater oil and gas exploration blocks by early January, a source at Indonesia's Ministry of Mines and Energy told Dow Jones Newswires Wednesday.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Mustika Ratu tells Martha to back down
Mustika Ratu tells Martha to back down JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cosmetic producer PT Mustika Ratu has called on its main rival, Martha Tilaar, the owner of PT Martina Berto, to back down in the row over the right to use the name Taman Sari.Dini C.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Brazilians to join PSIS
Brazilians to join PSIS SEMARANG (JP): Two Brazilian soccer players Arliston de Olivera and Gabriel -- who recently resigned from Persijap club in Jepara, Central Java -- applied to the Semarang-based PSIS team prior to the 2001 Bank Mandiri soccer league.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
PBSI insists current contract still the best
PBSI insists current contract still the best JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) secretary-general, Leo Chandra Wiranata, insisted on Wednesday that the ongoing collective sponsorship system for players was still the best option to support athletes' needs.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Akbar warns Gus Dur over Bulog scam
Akbar warns Gus Dur over Bulog scam JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung warned President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid on Wednesday that his alleged involvement in the Rp 35 billion National Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal could be strong grounds for the People's...
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Police give conflicting statements on shooting
Police give conflicting statements on shooting JAKARTA (JP): The motive behind Tuesday's shooting of three West Jakarta Police officers by a colleague remains in the dark as their superiors gave contradictory statements on Wednesday about the incident.Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Rupiah Rates Nov. 29
Rupiah Rates Nov. 29 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,952.00 9,952.00 9,405.00 9,499.00Australian dollar 1 4,7l2.33 5,243.71 4,950.79 5,005.02Austrian schilling 1 557.21 619.82 585.41 591.60Belgian franc 1 190.07 211.43 199.69 201.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
House allows government's proposal to amend central bank law
House allows government's proposal to amend central bank law JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the government's proposal to amend the central bank law, but called for a more comprehensive adjustment than the proposed articles to reshuffle the bank's board of directors.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Code of ethics draft submitted to House
Code of ethics draft submitted to House JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives' Legislation Body (Baleg) submitted for deliberation on Tuesday a draft of the House code of ethics, which bans legislators from publicly speaking about the substance of any meeting held behind closed doors.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Root of disintegration
Root of disintegrationFrom Media IndonesiaIt is the right of all people to defend their country and ensure that their nation and culture remain glorious. The Indonesian people proved this in 1945 when they drove away the Dutch colonial power, and in early 1950s when they sent back to China migrant...
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Crisis hits reptile and crocodile park
Crisis hits reptile and crocodile parkBy Gin Kurniawan BEDUGUL, Bali (JP): A strong and muscular man holding a stick appeared on a platform. His presence attracted dozens of hungry crocodiles which surrounded the platform.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
IMF letter fires warning shot at RI
IMF letter fires warning shot at RI HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Frustrated by the slow pace of economic reform, the International Monetary Fund has fired a warning shot across the Indonesian government's bow, the Far Eastern Economic Review reports in its latest edition to be published Thursday.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Extra markets for year end
Extra markets for year end JAKARTA (JP): In anticipation of increased demand for basic commodities for the upcoming Christmas, New Year and Idul Fitri celebrations, the city administration will establish a number of temporary markets throughout the capital next month.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Suspects in UNHCR attack and Eurico to be tried
Suspects in UNHCR attack and Eurico to be tried JAKARTA (JP): Six suspects in the September mob attack on the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara, and prointegration militia leader Eurico Guterres will soon be tried, according to an official.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Mother gives birth to 5.9 kg baby
Mother gives birth to 5.9 kg baby SEMARANG: Sarikem, 34, a resident of Kampung Adipasir in Rakit subdistrict, Banjarnegara regency, gave birth on Tuesday to an 5.9-kilogram, 54-centimeter baby girl."Both the mother and the baby are healthy.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Airline seats fuuly booked for long year-end holidays
Airline seats fuuly booked for long year-end holidaysBy Tantri Yuliandini JAKARTA (JP): People planning to spend their long year-end holidays away may find it hard to get airplane tickets as seats offered by most airlines have been fully booked from Dec. 16 to Jan. 10, according to travel agents.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
A prayer for Pura Endek Temple on Lake Tamblingan
A prayer for Pura Endek Temple on Lake TamblinganBy Myra Sidharta BEDUGUL, Bali (JP): We would not have embarked on this journey if the keeper of the Chinese temple at Tanjung Benoa had not told us about a preserved hat and a suitcase that he had seen in the Pura Endek temple on Tamblingan.