Search Archive
Search Tips
You can use boolean operators in your search:
pugilist AND basketball- Both words must appearjakarta OR surabaya- Either word can appearjakarta NOT politics- Must have jakarta but not politics+jakarta -politics- Must have jakarta, must not have politics"exact phrase"- Search for exact phrasebasket*- Wildcard (matches basketball, basket, etc.)
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Bank Niaga recapitalization cost soars
Bank Niaga recapitalization cost soars JAKARTA (JP): The recapitalization cost of publicly listed Bank Niaga is estimated to soar to around Rp 9.3 trillion (US$1.23 billion) from an earlier estimate of Rp 8.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Police seize $60,000 in bogus note haul
Police seize $60,000 in bogus note haul JAKARTA (JP): Police announced on Wednesday the seizure last week of counterfeit American dollars totaling $60,000, in $100 denominations, from a 61-year-old resident of Bekasi.Chief of Jakarta Police detectives Col.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Militia head queried about illegal gun
Militia head queried about illegal gun JAKARTA (JP): The leader of an East Timor prointegration group has been questioned by East Nusa Tenggara Police in connection with the illegal possession of a weapon, police said on Thursday.Col.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
City awash in protests for different demands
City awash in protests for different demands JAKARTA (JP): Protests covering various demands were held in the city as President Abdurrahman Wahid clarified his economic and political policies with members of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Thursday.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
China beats RI in Federation Cup
China beats RI in Federation Cup OSAKA, Japan (AFP): China maintained its unbeaten record in the Fed Cup tennis Asia Oceania Group One tournament Thursday with victory over Indonesia.China's women tightened their grip on Pool B after Li Na defeated Asian Games champion Yayuk Basuki 5-7, 6-1, 6-2...
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
City police to be reshuffled
City police to be reshuffled JAKARTA (JP): City police spokesman Lt. Col. Zainuri Lubis hinted on Wednesday a planned reshuffle at the Jakarta Police headquarters, involving four significant police officers."The decree for the reshuffle has already been issued, signed by National Police chief Gen.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
'Nanook of the North' set for Jakarta
'Nanook of the North' set for JakartaBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): Local moviegoers will have the chance to enjoy ethnographic film week from April 27 to April 29 at Lingkar Budaya on Jl. Tanjung, Central Jakarta.The cultural center screens selected films every month.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Doubts cloud Aceh military trial
Doubts cloud Aceh military trial YOGYAKARTA (JP): Skepticism persists about the trial of 24 soldiers and a civilian charged in a mass killing in Aceh last year as violence continued in the strife-torn province on Thursday.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Rebel leader killed in clash between separatists
Rebel leader killed in clash between separatists JAKARTA (JP): An Irian Jaya rebel leader was shot dead in a clash between rival separatist groups, a report said on Thursday.Antara news agency quoted Irian Jaya Military Commander Maj. Gen.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Abdurrahman must beware of growing political divisions
Abdurrahman must beware of growing political divisions Disappointment with Abdurrahman Wahid's (Gus Dur) government is leading to strange bedfellows, with the former ruling party, Golkar, the faction being most courted, says observer Azyumardi Azra, rector of the state-run Syarif Hidayatullah...
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 8:30 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Documentary 3:30 Music 4:00 News 4:30 TV Series 5:30 TVRI News (in English) 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sports 9:00 World News 9:35 Music 10:30 NewsProgram...
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Amien warns Gus Dur to keep Cabinet intact
Amien warns Gus Dur to keep Cabinet intact JAKARTA (JP): People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais cautioned President Abdurrahman Wahid on Thursday that further changes to his economic team would be political suicide.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Over 90 new species found in Irian Jaya
Over 90 new species found in Irian Jaya JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A group of researchers have found 93 new species in the Wapoga and Sewa districts of Yapen Waropen regency, a team member said on Thursday.Yance de Fretes told Antara the new species discovered during last month's joint research included...
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Six arrested over Rp 750m robbery
Six arrested over Rp 750m robbery JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives have arrested five men over their alleged roles in the robbery of imported video compact discs (VCD) players and television sets worth Rp 750 million (US$93,750) from an electronic goods importing firm, an officer said on Thursday.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
RI ties altered forever: Howard
RI ties altered forever: Howard SYDNEY, Australia (AP): Australian Prime Minister John Howard said Thursday tensions between the two neighbors due to the East Timor issue may never be fully repaired.He said top-level efforts to repair diplomatic relations between Australia and Indonesia have been...
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Purwokerto trains bring profit
Purwokerto trains bring profit PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): The regional office of state- owned railway company PT KAI, overseeing Purwokerto and its surrounding area, enjoyed Rp 9 billion in net profits last year.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Thai PM to visit Laos
Thai PM to visit Laos BANGKOK (AP): Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai is to visit neighboring Laos on May 26 through May 28 at the invitation of his Laotian counterpart Sisavath Keobounphanh, Thai and Laotian officials said on Thursday.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Asian currencies mixed late, interest rate hike lifts peso
Asian currencies mixed late, interest rate hike lifts peso SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): A surprise interest rate hike by the Philippine Central Bank in anticipation of tighter monetary policy in the U.S. helped the peso higher late Thursday as Asian currencies ended the session mixed.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Prosecutors seize documents from Soeharto foundation
Prosecutors seize documents from Soeharto foundation JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office began on Thursday the unprecedented seizure of documents believed to contain information on assets allegedly illegally amassed by former president Soeharto.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
RP economy sinking under President Estrada
RP economy sinking under President EstradaBy Bob McKee LONDON: In early April, Philippine armed forces spokesman Col. Romero denied reports that the military was preparing a coup against President Joseph Estrada.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Balinese couple named professors
Balinese couple named professors DENPASAR, Bali: Scholars Luh Ketut Suryani and Tjokorda Alit Kamar Adnyana were inaugurated as professors at Udayana University's School of Medicine here on Thursday.The couple, both 56 and married for 28 years, are known for their critical thinking on issues such...
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Mitsubishi in Indonesian oil
Mitsubishi in Indonesian oil TOKYO (AFP): Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp. said on Thursday it had bought a five-percent stake in oil and gas fields off Indonesia from German energy group Veba.Mitsubishi got the rights to acquire two concessions off the southeast Sumatran coast and...
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Businessman reports graft in Supreme Court
Businessman reports graft in Supreme Court JAKARTA (JP): The government-sanctioned National Ombudsman Council received on Thursday a complaint of corruption in the Supreme Court.Businessman Djohan Taniwidjaya lodged a complaint with the council alleging a substitute registrar at the Supreme Court...
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Prosecutor's demand upsets court
Prosecutor's demand upsets court TANGERANG (JP): A prosecutor's demand to sentence a South Korean national, the sole defendant in a murder case, to 18 months in jail sparked anger on Thursday in Tangerang District Court.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Oil-rich Dumai has new mayor
Oil-rich Dumai has new mayor DUMAI, Riau: Wan Syamsir Yus and Suarman AR were installed on Thursday as the mayor and deputy mayor of Dumai, home to an oil refinery serving oil giant Caltex.Riau governor Saleh Djasit called on the new officials during the swearing-in ceremony to develop the town...
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, April 28, 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, April 28, 2000Exhibitions * Sculpture Exhibition: Klein Plastiek, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5252321), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., until May 20.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Bacelius replaces Laksamana as chief of JITF
Bacelius replaces Laksamana as chief of JITF JAKARTA (JP): The government has appointed Bacelius Ruru to head the Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF), newly appointed State Minister of Investment and State Enterprises Development Rozy Munir said on Thursday.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Indonesia joins trade displays in Japan, Singapore
Indonesia joins trade displays in Japan, Singapore JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian businessmen will join an international trade fair in Osaka, Japan. It will be held from April 29 to May 4 in order to promote local products on the Japanese market, the Ministry of Industry and Trade office said on Thursday.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
PT Newmont responds
PT Newmont responds The editorial page of The Jakarta Post has often been a forum for the debate of important issues involving the development of democracy in Indonesia. I believe that no issue is of more importance to the future of nation than the process of decentralization, and Donna Woodward,...
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
One dead, three still missing in Ambon riot
One dead, three still missing in Ambon riot AMBON, Maluku (JP): A man was found dead with multiple stab wounds, while three others were still missing on Thursday following the latest sectarian conflict involving Christians and Muslims in Waihaong subdistrict here.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Abuse of prerogative
Abuse of prerogative The President has the prerogative right to appoint and dismiss members of his cabinet. In the political sense such a right can be easily abused. Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly Amien Rais reminded us the other day that the latest dismissal of two ministers in...
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Asian antipiracy meet opens in Japan
Asian antipiracy meet opens in Japan TOKYO (AFP): Japan convened on Thursday the first ever conference to discuss collective measures against mounting attacks on ships in Asia by organized gangs of pirates.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Graft rumors swirl after reshuffle
Graft rumors swirl after reshuffle JAKARTA (JP): Legislators said after a closed-door consultative meeting that President Abdurrahman Wahid told them his decision to replace two economics ministers was due to their alleged involvement in corruption, collusion and nepotism.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Two taxi robbers mobbed to death
Two taxi robbers mobbed to death JAKARTA (JP): Residents from Kedondong village in Mangun Jaya, Bekasi, fatally mobbed late on Wednesday evening two men from a gang of four who police say were attempting to rob a taxi driver.Bekasi Police chief Lt. Col.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Police checking IDs
Police checking IDs I am an Indian girl living and working in Jakarta with an oil company. The other night I went out with some of my friends. While the group was returning in a couple of taxis, we were stopped near the Hard Rock Cafe about 1:30 a.m.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Group in military garb storms police post, injures six
Group in military garb storms police post, injures six JAKARTA (JP): A group of some 30 men in military uniforms attacked on Thursday a traffic police post in Johar, Karawang, 45 kilometers east of here, and beat five of six on-duty officers and vandalized six motorbikes, a local police source said.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
'Congkokan', a Javanese centenarian ceremony
'Congkokan', a Javanese centenarian ceremonyBy Bambang M YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Javanese people were once known to strongly hold their centuries-old traditions. Yet, in the modern era, many think such traditions irrational with traditional ceremonies a waste of time and money.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Marine security system planned to stop poaching
Marine security system planned to stop poaching BANDUNG (JP): The government will require all commercial vessels bearing Indonesian flags weighing more than 2,000 dead weight tons to equip themselves with transponders next year in an attempt to curb illegal entry and poaching in the country's...
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Nine missing after RP boat hijack
Nine missing after RP boat hijack MANILA (AFP): Nine Filipino fishermen have been reported missing for almost two weeks after their boat was hijacked by unidentified armed men in the disputed Spratly islands in the South China Sea, a Philippine military report said here on Thursday.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Police impostor nabbed in Denpasar
Police impostor nabbed in Denpasar DENPASAR, Bali: Local police arrested on Wednesday night a 21- year-old man from Praya in Central Lombok for pretending to be a policeman.The man, named by police as Lalu Fauzi, was employed at a fruit stall."We are still investigating the case.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Traditional drama at JIS
Traditional drama at JIS JAKARTA (JP): Students of the Jakarta International School are scheduled to perform an Indonesian traditional drama entitled Lakshagraha (Pandawa Obong) at their school compound for three consecutive days starting from Thursday evening, the school's intercultural director,...
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Manila blames rebels for Sipadan abduction
Manila blames rebels for Sipadan abduction ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): Members of a separatist group have brought 21 hostages abducted from a Malaysian resort to a southern Philippines stronghold and are reportedly seeking a two million dollar-plus ransom, officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Most Asian currencies close lower, rupiah still suffering
Most Asian currencies close lower, rupiah still suffering SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies weakened against the U.S. dollar in regional trading hours Wednesday with the Indonesian rupiah bearing the brunt of the decline.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Sutiyoso 'invited' in July 27 probe
Sutiyoso 'invited' in July 27 probe JAKARTA (JP): The National Police has issued what they term an "invitation" to three former retired military generals to answer questioning as witnesses in connection with the forcible takeover of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters on July 27,...
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Japan foreign minister to visit Indonesia
Japan foreign minister to visit Indonesia TOKYO (DPA): Japanese Foreign Minister Yohei Kono said on Tuesday he will visit Indonesia as part of his three-nation five- day trip starting on Friday.The overseas visit will also take Kono to Singapore and the former Indonesian province East Timor.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Sulawesi students stage rally, renew demand for independence
Sulawesi students stage rally, renew demand for independence MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Street rallies by disgruntled students protesting the dismissal of Minister of Industry and Trade Yusuf Kalla here started Wednesday off with a renewed threat to break away from the republic.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Seizure of Soeharto assets to begin soon
Seizure of Soeharto assets to begin soon JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office announced on Wednesday it would begin the seizure of assets related to former president Soeharto's corruption charges in the coming few days.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Bribery allegation hits judge candidate Teguh
Bribery allegation hits judge candidate Teguh JAKARTA (JP): Teguh Samudra, one of 10 independent ad hoc judges proposed by the government for the Jakarta Commercial Court, was allegedly involved in a Rp 2 billion (US$250,000) court bribery involving a civil dispute occurring in 1998, according to a...
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Property sector 'on road to recovery'
Property sector 'on road to recovery' JAKARTA (JP): The property sector, especially housing, will recover to its precrisis level next year as sales this year are predicted to double from 1999, leading property developer Ciputra said on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Police shoot two in Merauke spat
Police shoot two in Merauke spat MERAUKE, Irian Jaya: A street quarrel between two policemen and two civilians here on Monday resulted in the shooting of the latter.Irian Jaya Police chief Brig. Gen. SY Wenas confirmed the shooting on Wednesday, saying it was due to a misunderstanding.