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Sun, 20 Feb 2000
'Tonglen': A transformative compassion meditation
'Tonglen': A transformative compassion meditationBy Rahayu Ratnaningsih JAKARTA (JP): Compassion is central in Buddhism. It is not only manifested in good deeds and a nonviolent stance, but is also brought to meditation.
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Painter to break record
Painter to break record DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Indonesian artist Samuel Prasetya Radja Uly set himself to paint for 22 hours continuously, starting Tuesday, in a bid to break the non-stop painting record in Indonesia.
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Relive your wedding with memorable photos after the fact
Relive your wedding with memorable photos after the factBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Do you want to re-marry your beloved spouse for a second, third or more times? Go to a photo studio offering "honeymoon packages".
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
RI troops open fire as reunion turns into violence
RI troops open fire as reunion turns into violence BATUGADE, East Timor (Reuters): Indonesian troops opened fire at the sensitive Timor border on Saturday as a reunion of families split by the conflict threatened to degenerate into serious violence, witnesses said.
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Quaint mementos make for unforgettable wedding
Quaint mementos make for unforgettable weddingBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Arriving at a wedding reception these days, one will be given a nicely wrapped wedding memento along with a thank you note from the bride and bridegroom, and their families.
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
E. Kalimantan offers beaches, crocodiles
E. Kalimantan offers beaches, crocodilesBy Sutoro T. SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan (Antara): Thousands of crocodiles are basking in the sun waiting for visitors. A vast area in Makromang village, Samarinda Ilir district, has been developed into solid pools to accommodate the reptiles.
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
13 convicted for roles in riots
13 convicted for roles in riots MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): A court here sentenced 13 people to between one and four months in jail for involvement in last month's riots on Lombok island.After a five-hour trial here on Saturday all were convicted to a month in jail for looting during the...
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Confucians told to do more social work
Confucians told to do more social work SURABAYA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has called on Chinese-Indonesians and Confucians to play an active role in social welfare through various programs.Speaking at a celebration for the Lunar New Year at the Hyatt Regency Surabaya on Saturday, the...
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Singer Chrisye still appeals to the public
Singer Chrisye still appeals to the public JAKARTA (JP): Pop singer Chrisye mesmerized hundreds of his fans with his popular hits in his sold-out concert at the Jakarta Convention Center in Central Jakarta on Friday evening.
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Light wind snuffs out first race in historic America's Cup
Light wind snuffs out first race in historic America's Cup AUCKLAND (Reuters): The first race in an historic America's Cup match between holders Team New Zealand and Italy's Prada Challenge was cancelled on Saturday because there was not enough wind, regatta officials said.
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Yayuk and Irawati go to circuit final
Yayuk and Irawati go to circuit final JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's former number one player Yayuk Basuki demonstrated her world-class quality in her comeback to professional tennis after a one-year maternity leave in 1999.
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Designer Musa's future all sewn up
Designer Musa's future all sewn upBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): When the young Musa Widyatmodjo determinedly set out on his career as a fashion designer nothing could dissuade him. The 34-year-old bachelor has been working as a professional designer for almost a decade now, and half of that time...
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Protest rally delays local and international flights
Protest rally delays local and international flights TANGERANG (JP): Traffic heading to and from the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport here was blocked for at least three hours on Saturday afternoon by some 300 angry protesters, causing delays of several international and domestic flights.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Bank Mandiri mulls buying IBRA's credit portfolio
Bank Mandiri mulls buying IBRA's credit portfolioBy Reiner S BATAM (JP): Stated-owned Bank Mandiri was considering buying the "good" bank loans held by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) as part of efforts to expand its credit portfolio, the bank's president Robby Djohan said on Friday.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Nurturing a fledgling democracy
Nurturing a fledgling democracy This is the second of two articles based on an address to the Indonesian Council on World Affairs by Kofi Annan, the UN Secretary-General in Jakarta on Feb. 16, 2000. JAKARTA: Separatism is a challenge facing many countries.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Jail sentence sought for alleged smuggler
Jail sentence sought for alleged smuggler TANGERANG (JP): The director of an export company was indicted on Friday at Tangerang District Court for attempting to smuggle cobras to neighboring Malaysia and Singapore last November.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Half of Tangerang's roads damaged
Half of Tangerang's roads damaged TANGERANG (JP): About half of the 550 kilometers of main streets in the Tangerang mayoralty have been seriously or slightly damaged, head of the Bina Marga road development agency Engkan Lengkana reported on Tuesday.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Two Arun LNG trains to be shut
Two Arun LNG trains to be shut JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina and its American partner Mobil Oil Indonesia will soon close two of their six liquefied natural gas (LNG) trains in Arun, Aceh, industrial sources in Singapore said on Friday.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Weltevreden complex still stands proud
Weltevreden complex still stands proudBy Ida Indawati Khouw Preservationists have been very upset after noticing the rear of the former Supreme Court building in Central Jakarta has been damaged by a developer.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Legislators prevented from meeting Soeharto
Legislators prevented from meeting Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer representing Soeharto was fuming on Friday after an unexpected visit by legislators to the former president's residence to question him about his alleged channeling of loans to certain banks.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Annan shocked by devastation
Annan shocked by devastation DILI (AFP): Visibly shocked, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said on Friday the scorched-earth policy carried out in East Timor by Indonesian groups was worse than he had imagined as he ended a brief visit here.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Fair competition urged in PDI Perjuangan congress
Fair competition urged in PDI Perjuangan congress JAKARTA (JP): Officials of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) have urged party supporters to allow the election of its next chairman to be contested fairly and with an emphasis on regeneration.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Pornography and rape
Pornography and rapeFrom Suara KaryaRecent sexual violence cases are not unrelated to the influence of pornographic films which circulate freely in the community.One offender admitted that he raped Mrs. S.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Short films strengthen RI-German cultural ties
Short films strengthen RI-German cultural tiesBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): In a celebration of cultural relations between Germany and Indonesia, the Goethe Institute, in cooperation with various local educational organizations in major cities, is holding a German-Indonesian Short Films Festival...
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Police generals get new posts
Police generals get new posts JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo installed on Friday five major generals and three brigadier generals in their new posts at National Police Headquarters.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
House, govt agree on average 29.43% hike in power rates
House, govt agree on average 29.43% hike in power rates JAKARTA (JP): The government reached agreement on Friday with the House of Representatives' special team on electricity rates to propose an average rate increase of 29.43 percent starting April 1.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
City races on with pedicabs mass operation
City races on with pedicabs mass operation JAKARTA (JP): Undeterred by a lawsuit filed by becak (pedicab) drivers, Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday the city administration would continue with its plan to clear the vehicles off the streets.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Rights group protests shooting
Rights group protests shooting JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A rights group in Jayapura protested on Friday the shooting of demonstrators by policemen in Merauke on Wednesday.John Rumbiak, spokesman for the Institute of Human Rights Studies and Advocacy, told The Jakarta Post the shooting in Merauke was a...
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Persija ties 0-0 with Indocement
Persija ties 0-0 with Indocement SEMARANG (JP): Persija Jakarta tied 0-0 with Indocement Cirebon in an expulsion match of the sixth Indonesian Soccer League (Ligina) at Jatidiri Stadium here. No spectators were allowed to watch the match.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Max Tamaela surprised at rumored tour of duty
Max Tamaela surprised at rumored tour of duty AMBON, Maluku (JP): Brig. Gen. Max Tamaela said on Friday that he was surprised at press reports that his time as chief of the Pattimura Military Command overseeing Maluku and North Maluku would soon come to an end after less than 10 months.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
24% urged for basic wage
24% urged for basic wage JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has proposed to the Ministry of Manpower that the monthly minimum wage (UMR) in the Jakarta area be increased by 24 percent, an official says.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Golkar's defiant politicians signal possibility of return
Golkar's defiant politicians signal possibility of return JAKARTA (JP): Several Golkar politicians who deserted the party during the past general election attended an official party gathering on Friday, signaling the possibility of their return.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Eight people die in two days of violence in city
Eight people die in two days of violence in city JAKARTA (JP): Eight people have died in violent clashes across the city in the past two days. Their bodies were admitted to the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital morgue on Friday.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Gus Dur discounts role of daughters over his actions
Gus Dur discounts role of daughters over his actions YOGYAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid dismissed accusations on Friday his daughters had an overpowering influence over his actions, including his recent claim of a clandestine meeting of military generals in Jakarta.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Presidential 'whisperers'?
Presidential 'whisperers'? It would be interesting to know what President Abdurrahman Wahid would have said had he been present at Thursday's hearing of the House of Representatives Commission I for defense, foreign and political affairs and some of the President's closest aides.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Batam immigration catches foreigners
Batam immigration catches foreigners BATAM, Riau: The local immigration office said on Friday it had prevented 129 foreigners from entering the country through Batam over the last two months.The foreigners include 47 Iraqis, while others were from India, China and Singapore, immigration official...
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 18, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 900 75 35,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 725 -25 8,856,000 Alakasa Industrindo 575 -125 500 Alfa...
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
TPP needs $900m in fresh fund
TPP needs $900m in fresh fund SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Indonesia's Trans Pacific Petrochemical Indotama, which is majority owned by the Tirtamas Group, will require US$900 million to complete the construction of its stalled petrochemical complex in East Java, a Tirtamas official told Dow Jones...
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Pressures mount for more Cabinet shake-up
Pressures mount for more Cabinet shake-up JAKARTA (JP): Although there has been no confirmation of swirling reports of an impending Cabinet reshuffle, leading politicians said on Friday that President Abdurrahman Wahid should fire incompetent ministers.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Textile and Fiber Art Indonesia - Korea at Textile Museum, Jl. Karel Satsuit Tubun, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5606613), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 19. * Instalation Exhibition: Pangaradeon Ni Oroan (Persiapan Pengantin Perempuan, by Altje Ully Panjaitan,...
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Judge warns Malaysia PM
Judge warns Malaysia PM KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The judge in former finance minister Anwar Ibrahim's sex trial told Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Friday to refrain from commenting on the case after the leader said his testimony was not needed.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Banks' losses total Rp 38.7t
Banks' losses total Rp 38.7t JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's 164 commercial banks suffered losses of Rp 38.70 trillion (about US$5.3 billion) in 1999, which is a sharp turnaround from Rp 62.49 trillion in the previous year.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Sexual harassment on public bus on the rise
Sexual harassment on public bus on the rise JAKARTA (JP): The recent robberies and rapes of women in taxis serve as a good reminder to female commuters to be careful in using public transportation in the capital.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Veterans survive women's doubles
Veterans survive women's doubles JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's singles tennis players crashed out of the US$10,000 Women's Circuit-1 at the Danamon Tennis Center in Kemayoran, Jakarta on Friday, while in the doubles event only the veteran national pair Yayuk Basuki and Irawati Moerid Iskandar managed...
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Feb. 18, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,368.00 7,442.00Australian dollar 1 4,656.58 4,710.79Austrian schilling 1 529.19 531.04Belgian franc 1 180.51 182.51Brunei dollar 1 4,323.44 4,369.42Canadian dollar 1 5,078.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Irian Jaya sends 220 athletes for PON
Irian Jaya sends 220 athletes for PON JAYAPURA (JP): The Irian Jaya sports council has decided to send 220 athletes and 224 officials to the 15th National Games (PON) in Surabaya, East Java, council spokesman Steven Dumbon said.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Soedjono missing since Nov. 29
Soedjono missing since Nov. 29 JAKARTA (JP): In a startling revelation, it was disclosed on Friday that key suspect in the alleged military massacre in West Aceh, Lt. Col. Sudjono, had disappeared nearly two months before the military admitted he was missing.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Challenge, not avoid your enemies!
Challenge, not avoid your enemies! It was with an audible sigh of national relief that 200 million people welcomed home President Abdurrahman Wahid or Gus Dur last weekend after a breathtaking two-week tour of European, Middle Eastern and Asian countries.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Death toll in Aceh tumult reaches 179 this year
Death toll in Aceh tumult reaches 179 this year BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Nine more people were reported killed in Aceh in the last two days, raising the death toll for the year to 179.A total of 151 civilians, 15 Indonesian Military (TNI) members and 13 policemen were recorded as casualties in the...
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
IPB receives 39 students from Ambon
IPB receives 39 students from Ambon BOGOR (JP): The Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) has received 39 students from Pattimura University in riot-torn Ambon in a bid to help them complete their studies, IPB academic and student affairs bureau chief Eddi Sendjaja said on Thursday.