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Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Police question actor about treasures
Police question actor about treasures JAKARTA (JP): Tanjung Priok Port (KP3) Police have questioned famous local drama artist Anwar Fuady over the salvage of hundreds of ancient ceramic articles from a Chinese shipwreck found in the Blanakan waters off Subang, West Java.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Five steps to corruption heaven
Five steps to corruption heavenFrom Warta KotaSuppose I was a corrupt government official in the New Order era, I would really feel elated with the present government under President Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) because it has not taken any action against the likes of me.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Anton hopes for KONI helping hand
Anton hopes for KONI helping hand JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's table tennis player Anton Suseno hopes the National Sports Council (KONI) will support him financially in an overseas stint in the United States and Brazil in July.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
JITF to restructure $10b in foreign debts
JITF to restructure $10b in foreign debts JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF) is striving to help private companies to restructure some US$10 billion in overseas debts this year, according to newly appointed JITF chairman Laksamana Sukardi.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
LNG plant design
LNG plant design Referring to your article on Feb. 11, 2000 entitled Pertamina picks Chiyoda, Betchtel designs for plant, there is misleading information quoted by your writer which has caused us to receive a claim from our client.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
New wave of protests target plan on communism
New wave of protests target plan on communism JAKARTA (JP): The capital witnessed the second consecutive massive street rallies by thousands of Muslim youths on Friday to protest President Abdurrahman Wahid's plans to revoke the ban on communism in the country and to resume trade ties with Israel.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Indonesia holds court with lead in Davis Cup tie
Indonesia holds court with lead in Davis Cup tie JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia made a good start in the opening of Group II of the Davis Cup Asia Oceania zone by overpowering Malaysia 2-0 at National Tennis Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Medan Jaya ties 0-0 against Persiraja
Medan Jaya ties 0-0 against Persiraja MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Supported by nearly a thousand local fans, Medan Jaya failed to satisfy them with victory and had to settle for a scoreless draw against Persiraja in the Bank Mandiri Soccer League on Friday.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
SingTel to buy stake in Time
SingTel to buy stake in Time SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (SingTel) on Friday announced it had entered into a "non-binding conditional" agreement to take a strategic stake in Malaysia's Time Engineering group.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Contemporary music concerts keep on playing
Contemporary music concerts keep on playingBy Y. Bintang Prakarsa JAKARTA (JP): A wave of contemporary music has been flooding into Jakarta in recent weeks. Last month it was concerts by West Sumatra-born Epi Martison, and a rising star from Germany, Detlev Glanert. But it isn't over yet.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Election by the people
Election by the people Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid was cheered when he said recently that his government would propose that the next president and vice-president be elected directly by the people in 2004. The reason for the applause he drew was obvious.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Money politics popular in Medan
Money politics popular in MedanBy Donna K. Woodward MEDAN (JP): In 1998 Indonesians joined forces against Soeharto, united in their belief that to overcome corruption a clean leader was needed.On the national level there is now an honorable president who has begun appointing persons of integrity to...
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 7, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 800 -25 1,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 550 0 3,345,000 Alakasa Industrindo 475 0 0 Alfa...
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
PMI lacks funds to supply blood
PMI lacks funds to supply blood JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Red Cross is seeking more funds to overcome blood supply expenses, its top executive said on Friday.Chairman Mar'ie Muhammad said the Red Cross (PMI) had to spend Rp 70 billion annually on blood supplies alone.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
RI men's doubles secure final place in Japan Open
RI men's doubles secure final place in Japan Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia secured a final ticket in the US$180,000 Yonex Japan Open men's doubles after world number one pairing Candra Wijaya and Tony Gunawan set up a showdown with veteran compatriots Bambang Suprianto and Tri Kusheryanto in...
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Temporary workers protest uniform change
Temporary workers protest uniform change TANGERANG (JP): Some 675 temporary employees with the Tangerang office of the City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ), brought on Friday their grievance to the local chapter of the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI).
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Man jumps to death from 7th floor
Man jumps to death from 7th floor JAKARTA (JP): A security officer was killed on Friday after he tried escape a fire by jumping from the seventh floor of a building at Jayabaya University in East Jakarta, an officer said.East Jakarta Police chief Col.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Tale of Jl. Pecah Kulit more than skin deep
Tale of Jl. Pecah Kulit more than skin deepBy Ida Indawati Khouw For those unfamiliar with the capital, its assortment of unusually named streets -- Jl. Gereja Ayam ("church chicken"), Jl. Gambar Hidup ("portrait of life") and Jl. Tiang Bendera ("flagpole") -- may sound more than a little odd.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Jakarta braces for bus strike
Jakarta braces for bus strike JAKARTA (JP): Millions of commuters in the capital could be stranded beginning on Monday following a planned massive strike by owners of the over 8,000 private city buses, minibuses and mikrolet (minivans).
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Government assures LIPI's independence
Government assures LIPI's independence JAKARTA (JP): The government assured the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) on Friday that it will enjoy complete independence in carrying out its mission because freedom is a pillar of creativity.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Two boxers qualify for Olympics
Two boxers qualify for Olympics JAKARTA (JP): Boxers La Paene Masara and Hermansen Ballo have joined the list of national athletes to qualify for the 2000 Olympic Games.La Paene outclassed Daniello Lerto Jr.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Aceh rights abuse trial rescheduled for April 17
Aceh rights abuse trial rescheduled for April 17 YOGYAKARTA (JP): After three delays, the joint military- civilian tribunal for alleged human rights violations in Aceh is slated to open on April 17 in Banda Aceh, Minister of Human Rights Affairs Hasballah M. Saad said on Friday.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
More suspected thieves killed by residents
More suspected thieves killed by residents JAKARTA (JP): Three more men were mobbed to death by residents at separate incidents on Thursday, bringing the death toll of vigilante victims in Greater Jakarta to 30 this year.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Sports matches
Sports matches JAKARTA (JP): Following are sports competitions to be broadcast live this weekend on local stations (all times in Jakarta time):SaturdayEnglish soccer league: Bradford v Southampton SCTV at 9 p.m.SundayItalian soccer league: Lazio v Perugia RCTI at 8 p.m.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
IBRA's request for ad hoc judges denied
IBRA's request for ad hoc judges denied JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Commercial Court has rejected the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's (IBRA) request to assign independent "ad hoc" judges to examine the agency's three bankruptcy cases.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Indonesian music loses gifted Broery Pesolima
Indonesian music loses gifted Broery Pesolima JAKARTA (JP): Broery Pesolima, one of Indonesia's pop legends, died from a stroke at Puri Cinere Hospital in South Jakarta at 7:15 Friday. He was 56.Survived by his wife Wanda and two children, Broery had two strokes over the past months and had...
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Soeharto questioning to be resume Monday
Soeharto questioning to be resume Monday JAKARTA (JP): State prosecutors failed on Friday to resume the questioning of former president Soeharto due to his illness, but set a new date for Monday.Director of Corruption Affairs Chairul Imam said that the Attorney General's Office learned that the...
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Siemens opens new division
Siemens opens new division JAKARTA (JP): PT Siemens Indonesia, a supplier in the energy and communication industry, has opened a new business division to tap a growing demand for healthcare equipment in the country, the company's senior executive said here on Friday.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Road damage
Road damage A situation requiring careful attention is the damaged section of road at Ciputat Raya between the bridge and the Hero supermarket. The severe rupture in the road dramatically affects traffic on this major Jakarta thoroughfare.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Bogor teachers plan mass strike
Bogor teachers plan mass strike BOGOR (JP): Some 300 teachers said on Friday they would hold a three-day strike next week to protest their meager salaries and the government's refusal to increase their benefits.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Pilgrimage to the west: When spirit of Earth, sky is awakened
Pilgrimage to the west: When spirit of Earth, sky is awakenedBy Wawan S. Husin BANDUNG (JP): Suprapto Suryosudarmo had traveled to Bandung, Ciamis and Padang in his journey to the west from Padepokan Lemah Putih in Surakarta, Central Java.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Matraman brawl causes Rp 10b losses
Matraman brawl causes Rp 10b losses JAKARTA (JP): Recent brawling between residents in Matraman district of East Jakarta has caused Rp 10 billion (US$1.3 million) in financial losses and left 336 people jobless, an official disclosed on Friday.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Oscar-winning turn on screens here
Oscar-winning turn on screens here JAKARTA (JP): Naughty angels, newborn psychics and gender confusion fills up our movie theaters. The following reviews and grades are by Rayya Makarim (RM), Oren Murphy (OM) and Tam Notosusanto (TN).American Beauty.
Fri, 07 Apr 2000
RI aims to win Davis Cup tie with Malaysia
RI aims to win Davis Cup tie with Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will have a great chance to defeat host Malaysia by winning the doubles and singles matches in the Group II of the Davis Cup Asia Oceania zone in Kuala Lumpur starting Friday.
Fri, 07 Apr 2000
Prabowo pays courtesy call on 'friend' Amien
Prabowo pays courtesy call on 'friend' Amien SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Former chief of the Army Strategic Reserve Command (Kostrad) Lt. Gen. (ret) Prabowo Subiyanto met the People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais at Muhammadiyah hospital here on Thursday.
Fri, 07 Apr 2000
Hendrawan, Marlev move into Japan Open quarters
Hendrawan, Marlev move into Japan Open quarters JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's singles players Hendrawan and Marlev Mainaky reached the quarterfinals of the US$180,000 Yonex Japan Open in Tokyo on Thursday but teammate Hariyanto Arbi made an early exit Wednesday after being tumbled by a...
Fri, 07 Apr 2000
Find 1 ringgit, lose $1,316
Find 1 ringgit, lose $1,316 KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): A Malaysian man was robbed of 5,000 ringgit (US$1,316) while stooping to pick up a 1 ringgit coin he saw lying in the street, a news report said on Thursday.
Fri, 07 Apr 2000
Mandiri, Citibank sign deal
Mandiri, Citibank sign deal JAKARTA (JP): Citibank N.A. has agreed to provide a package training program for staff and senior officials of state owned Bank Mandiri.Citibank said that the training program, especially prepared for Bank Mandiri, would cover several important subjects such as selling...
Fri, 07 Apr 2000
IMF insists local firms repay debts
IMF insists local firms repay debts JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked the government to push recalcitrant indebted companies to repay their foreign debt, Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie said.
Fri, 07 Apr 2000
Malaysia rebounds from crisis but pitfalls seen
Malaysia rebounds from crisis but pitfalls seenBy M. Jegathesan KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia has rebounded impressively from the Asian economic slump but analysts say there is no room for complacency.They generally agree the near-term outlook is rosy but say policymakers must hold inflation in...
Fri, 07 Apr 2000
Expo a draw for multinational enterprises
Expo a draw for multinational enterprises JAKARTA (JP): Over 1,000 multinational companies are taking part in a four-day exhibition at the Jakarta International Exhibition Center in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.
Fri, 07 Apr 2000
Urban bias policy
Urban bias policy The government's decision to postpone fuel price hikes, originally planned for this month, highlights the exceptionally large political leverage that the minority urban population in this country has.
Fri, 07 Apr 2000
Belgian Vs RI immigration
Belgian Vs RI immigration First of all, allow me to thank you for The Jakarta Post website. It is very helpful in keeping up to date with what is happening in Indonesia.It is now more than two months since I arrived in Belgium, the country of my husband.
Fri, 07 Apr 2000
City heritage documents missing
City heritage documents missing JAKARTA (JP): A senior observer of old Jakarta says that the city museum and restoration agency must take responsibility for the whereabouts of the bulk of her studies on city heritage.
Fri, 07 Apr 2000
S'pore, Malaysia media told to avoid un-neighborly articles
S'pore, Malaysia media told to avoid un-neighborly articles SINGAPORE (Agencies): Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong urged Singapore and Malaysian newspapers on Thursday to avoid printing comments that could fuel disputes between the neighbors, who often bicker over a range of issues.
Fri, 07 Apr 2000
Korean replaces Adrianus
Korean replaces Adrianus UNITED NATIONS (AP): Secretary-General Kofi Annan has appointed South Korean economist Hak Su-kim as executive secretary of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.
Fri, 07 Apr 2000
Cycle raises funds for Astra
Cycle raises funds for Astra SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore-listed Cycle and Carriage Ltd. (CCL), is to issue up to S$500 million (US$292 million in notes to help fund its acquisition of Indonesian automotive giant PT Astra International, Standard Chartered Bank said.
Fri, 07 Apr 2000
Sobary officially heads Antara
Sobary officially heads Antara JAKARTA (JP): The top job at the official Antara news agency was handed to noted columnist Mohammad Sobary on Wednesday, with the conspicuous absence of former chief Parni Hadi.
Fri, 07 Apr 2000
Three men stabbed in village rivalry
Three men stabbed in village rivalry BOGOR (JP): Three workers of Bogor Raya golf course were badly wounded in an attack by a group of 70 residents of nearby Cibedug Girang village in Sukatani district on Thursday.Judin, 28, Ukan, 28, and Pepen, 30, suffered slash wounds from sharp weapons.
Fri, 07 Apr 2000
High school takes up antidrug drive
High school takes up antidrug drive JAKARTA (JP): Students at the all-boy SMA Pangudi Luhur High School in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, have launched an antidrug campaign with the support of the National Drug Abuse Prevention Center (NDPC) and ASEAN Secretariat.