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Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Government's plan to curb air pollution targets private cars
Government's plan to curb air pollution targets private carsBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): A beautiful woman stands on the side of a busy street near a pedestrian bridge, while in front of her passing vehicles emit dark fumes into the air. Over time, her skin darkens and the bridge rusts.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Dreyfus helps RI exporters
Dreyfus helps RI exporters SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Paris-based global trading company Louis Dreyfus Et Cie is said to be offering Indonesia funding for a coffee retention plan, sources said Monday.Confirmation from Louis Dreyfus couldn't be obtained, but a source close to the company told Dow Jones...
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Military officers involved in July 27 incident: Yusril
Military officers involved in July 27 incident: Yusril JAKARTA (JP): A joint civilian-military court will try alleged perpetrators of the 1996 bloody takeover of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Headquarters, a minister said on Monday.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Ambon now resembles battlefield
Ambon now resembles battlefield AMBON, Maluku (JP): Ambon began to resemble a battlefield on Sunday, as violence entered its fifth consecutive day with security forces seemingly powerless to stop it.Another 14 people died in the city as heavily armed rioters continued their attack on several areas,...
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Yanes doesn't mix sport and politics
Yanes doesn't mix sport and politics SURABAYA (JP): Short-distance runner Yanes Raubaba from Irian Jaya doesn't believe in mixing sports and politics, despite calls for independence from his fellow Irianese."I don't want to combine sport and political affairs. Sport is sport, politics is politics.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Govt voices concern over KPC miners' strike
Govt voices concern over KPC miners' strike JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Mines and Energy, expressing concern over the prolonged workers strike at coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal in East Kalimantan, called on both parties to settle their dispute amicably.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Attorney General's performance
Attorney General's performance I refer to the article in The Jakarta Post titled Syahril's resistance on June 23, 2000 (a translated version from Bisnis Indonesia).This paper voiced its criticism on Marzuki Darusman's move to detain the former Bank Indonesia governor, and asked why then other...
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Megawati arrives in Singapore for a three-day working visit
Megawati arrives in Singapore for a three-day working visit SINGAPORE (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri arrived in Singapore on Sunday for a three-day working visit.During her stay in the island state the Vice President is scheduled to meet Singapore President S.R.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Oil prices strengthen on supply increase
Oil prices strengthen on supply increase LONDON (AFP): Crude prices bounced back after the kingpin OPEC producers gathered in Vienna agreed to a modest increase in supply and dismissed the price-setting formula that had been drafted earlier this year.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Striving to protect the witness amid calls for trials
Striving to protect the witness amid calls for trialsBy Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): There is a lot of clamor nowadays to bring those guilty of abusing power and violating human rights to trial -- those involved in abduction, arbitrary detention, corruption, torture, rape and killings.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
The 12 steps of Narcotics Anonymous
The 12 steps of Narcotics Anonymous JAKARTA (JP): "What are the 12 Steps of Narcotics Anonymous?" is always the most frequently asked question by addicts, families and the general population.1. We admit that we are powerless over our addiction, that our lives have become unmanageable.2.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Local doctors concentrate on making money, not on research
Local doctors concentrate on making money, not on research JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian doctors tend to ignore scientific work and devote themselves to making money, a medical observer said on Saturday.Former chairman of the Indonesian Doctors Association Kartono Mohammad said fewer quality medical...
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Narcotics Anonymous program poses way out
Narcotics Anonymous program poses way outBy David Gordon JAKARTA (JP): On April 1, 1997 in South Jakarta, eight people attended the first ever meeting held in Indonesia of the most successful and respected program known worldwide to help drug addicts to become, and remain, clean.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Don't separate refugees: Mar'ie
Don't separate refugees: Mar'ie JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Red Cross Chairman Mar'ie Muhammad urged the Central Sulawesi administration on Sunday not to segregate Muslim and Christians refugees, saying that it would heighten religious and ethnic discord in the province.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
ASEAN automotive sector bouncing back
ASEAN automotive sector bouncing back JAKARTA (JP): The ASEAN automotive sector is now bouncing back from the devastating economic crisis of 1997/1998 which crippled the region's automotive industry, according to a new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
JSX to continue upward movement: Analysts
JSX to continue upward movement: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): Equity analysts said the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Composite Index would stay above the 500-point level this week as more investors -- shrugging off concerns over political instability sparked by feuds among elite politicians -- would take...
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Two new local airlines begin their operations
Two new local airlines begin their operations JAKARTA (JP): Lion Airlines and Awair International launched their inaugural flights last week, becoming the first of seven new airlines to start operation.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Rebel attacks still widespread in Aceh, says police chief
Rebel attacks still widespread in Aceh, says police chief BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Outgoing Aceh Police chief Brig. Gen. Bachrumsyah Kasman warned of dangerous security disturbances here despite the humanitarian pause that came into effect on June 2.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
How to deal with the past
How to deal with the past The following is the first of two articles based on a presentation by Peter R. Baehr, emeritus professor of human rights at Utrecht University and Leiden University, the Netherlands.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Yogya elects AJI chief
Yogya elects AJI chief YOGYAKARTA: Raihul Fadjri was reelected on Sunday as chairman of the Yogyakarta branch of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) for the second consecutive two-year term.The provincial congress also agreed to slim-line the organization, which will now have four...
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Govt attacked for neglecting fishing
Govt attacked for neglecting fishing JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Fishing Companies (Gappindo) has criticized the government for its lack of concern about promoting the country's lagging fishing industry.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Jakarta still trying to catch up with E. Java
Jakarta still trying to catch up with E. JavaBy Ivy Susanti SURABAYA (JP): Jakarta was trailing by a wide margin in the 15th National Games (PON) medal tally on Sunday, still trying to catch up with host East Java at the 15th National Games (PON).
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Seasonal workers still lack protection
Seasonal workers still lack protection JAKARTA (JP): The lack of a clear-cut regulation on industrial labor relationships and poor control from the government have led to the vast exploitation of workers, especially those hired on a seasonal basis, according to legal expert Apong Herlina.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, June 26, 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, June 26, 2000Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Ekspresi Nuansa 15 untuk Kemanusiaan, at World Trade Center, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 29-31, South Jakarta (Phone: 5211320), until July 1.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Observers condemn Friday's attack on Komnas HAM
Observers condemn Friday's attack on Komnas HAM JAKARTA (JP): Political observers Hermawan Sulistyo and Johannes Kristiadi have condemned Friday's violent attack on the headquarters of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) by members of the Front for Defenders of Islam (FPI).
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Victims of Poso riot
Victims of Poso riotFrom NeracaThe flaring of riots in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, has left 200 people dead and 3,000 houses as well as 80 places of worship razed by fire. Three occasions of rioting in Poso have inflicted losses estimated to total some Rp 100 billion.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Amien expresses dissatisfaction at reform movement
Amien expresses dissatisfaction at reform movement JAKARTA (JP): People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais expressed his discontent on Saturday over the foot- dragging reform movement which he had once set the pace of.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Bulog
Bulog Correction: In the story "Gus Dur questioned over Bulog scandal" that appeared in our paper on Sunday, we erroneously reported that the President had been named a suspect in the Bulog scandal. The President was actually questioned as a witness in the scandal.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Vice President inaugurates 2MW nuclear reactor
Vice President inaugurates 2MW nuclear reactor BANDUNG (JP): Indonesia entered a new phase in its nuclear development on Saturday when the country's first two-megawatt reactor was inaugurated.The reactor, called Triga 2000, was inaugurated by Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri at the National...
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Tanjung Priok revisited
Tanjung Priok revisited Sixteen years since the military opened fire on demonstrators on the streets of Jakarta's Tanjung Priok district, the ghosts of the victims continue to haunt the nation. Since the case has never been thoroughly resolved, it is not surprising that the massacre still evokes...
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Porn VCD traders arrested
Porn VCD traders arrested JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta's Taman Sari Police detectives have arrested nine alleged traders of pornographic video compact discs (VCDs) in a five-day raid at Harco Glodok shopping center, an officer said on Saturday.Taman Sari Police chief of detectives First Lt. Samuel T.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
More tremors hit Bengkulu
More tremors hit Bengkulu BENGKULU: Another large tremor measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale shook Bengkulu on Sunday nearly three weeks after the initial earthquake which caused nearly 100 deaths."The latest quake was felt at around 9:23 a.m.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Hikers, campers destroying Gede and Pangrango peaks
Hikers, campers destroying Gede and Pangrango peaks JAKARTA (JP): The Gede Pangrango National Park near Bogor is suffering increasing environmental degradation due to visiting hikers and campers, many of whom profess to be nature lovers, environmental experts said.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Tension still grips Matraman area
Tension still grips Matraman area JAKARTA (JP): Matraman in East Jakarta was still tense on Sunday afternoon, with residents of Kebon Manggis and Palmeriam subdistricts preparing for attacks following fresh brawls early on Sunday morning.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Slack investment worrisome for Malaysia
Slack investment worrisome for MalaysiaBy Sabyasachi Mitra KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Foreign investors are shying away from Malaysia while it drags its feet on corporate reforms, depriving industry of capital and technology needed for long-term growth.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Residents dream of clear blue sky and clean air
Residents dream of clear blue sky and clean air JAKARTA (JP): Most city residents may agree that it is rare to observe the beauty of a blue sky in the city and to breathe in clean air.Just pass along a highway and take a look at the surrounding areas, where you will notice that the only visible...
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Sutiyoso launches first 'Delman' parade
Sutiyoso launches first 'Delman' parade JAKARTA (JP): In a campaign to establish an image of a capital that is safe to invest in and in connection with the city's 473rd anniversary, Governor Sutiyoso launched the first delman (horse- drawn carriage) parade on Sunday.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Suspected thief burned alive
Suspected thief burned alive SRAGEN, Central Java: A man was burned to death by a mob in Jabung village, Plupuh Sragen district, for allegedly stealing a television set on Saturday.The deceased, identified as Ratiyo, 30, was mobbed when he and two friends, Sarwono, 18 and Sumar, 24, were accused of...
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Father kills daughter with mattock
Father kills daughter with mattock SURAKARTA, Central Java: Local police have arrested a man for allegedly killing his own daughter with a mattock in Laweyan village on Saturday.Antara reported that the deceased, Dewi Siti Halimah, 16, was struck with a mattock while asleep.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
No political bickering, please
No political bickering, please Looking at the situation in our country at this moment makes me very sad. What has become of the Indonesia we love so much and for which we are mentally and physically ready to sacrifice our lives.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Music 9:00 Sports News 11:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Sports News 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Music 5:30 TVRI News (in English) 6:00 TV Series: Hotel 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sports News 9:00 World News 9:35...
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Philippines says rebels may accept autonomy offer
Philippines says rebels may accept autonomy offer MANILA (Reuters): The Philippines' biggest rebel group has indicated it may consider a government offer of autonomy to end a 28-year-old separatist rebellion, a government official said on Sunday.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Debt collectors haunt store
Debt collectors haunt store JAKARTA (JP): An employee of a store selling water pumps filed a complaint to the police on Saturday of intimidation by debt collectors, fearing that they might return on Monday.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Anwar called on to clean BI of corrupt practices
Anwar called on to clean BI of corrupt practices JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution must act immediately to eliminate corruption from the central bank to make its monetary policy credible, according to a group of former Bank Indonesia employees.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Sjahrir says RI economy could grow by 6% this year
Sjahrir says RI economy could grow by 6% this year JAKARTA (JP): Despite the bleak political environment, Indonesia's economic growth this year could reach 6 percent as the country's real economy has been growing rapidly during the past few months, according to noted economist Sjahrir.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Indovision's explanation sought
Indovision's explanation sought Indovision has done it yet again, for the second time in a row. It has failed to negotiate a timely renewal of its contract with Sony Entertainment Television, resulting in the abrupt cessation of the channel's programs and, thereby, inconveniencing subscribers.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
Good ink and media give fine results
Good ink and media give fine resultsBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): I was enjoying the ride in his white Fiat Uno when my friend, Happy, raised the classic question, "Can it really harm my printer if I use a refilled cartridge?"Happy runs a fast-growing graphic design business.
Mon, 26 Jun 2000
When will Soeharto case be settled?
When will Soeharto case be settled?From Pikiran RakyatFrom the time Soeharto stepped down from his presidential seat in May 1998, an occasion which ushered in the reform era, there have been many demands that Soeharto be brought to court.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Gus Dur questioned over Bulog scandal
Gus Dur questioned over Bulog scandal JAKARTA (JP): Unlike the grilling of other witnesses in the Rp 35 billion State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scam, police took a more polite approach in questioning President Abdurrahman Wahid, who has been named a witness in the crime.
Sun, 25 Jun 2000
Workers strike worsens at KPC mining site
Workers strike worsens at KPC mining site JAKARTA (JP): At least 150 protesting workers have taken control of vital mining facilities at PT Kaltim Prima Coal's mine in Sanggata regency, East Kalimantan.