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Employees paid with fake rupiah

Employees paid with fake rupiah TANGERANG (JP): Police are continuing their questioning of the manager and a secretary of garment factory PT Young Chang Perkasa here, following claims by 70 workers that they had received wages of counterfeit Rp 50,000 notes.

Pressure mounts to delay CGI donors meeting

Pressure mounts to delay CGI donors meeting JAKARTA (JP): Pressure on the government and the World Bank to delay the upcoming donors meeting, which will provide the country with a new loan commitment, is mounting, with the National Mandate Party (PAN) jumping on the bandwagon.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Variety Show 3:00 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Technology Program 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music 9:00...

East Timor ballot may be delayed again

East Timor ballot may be delayed again DILI, East Timor (JP): The United Nations Mission on East Timor (UNAMET) indicated on Sunday the possibility of a second delay in the scheduling of a popular consultation on the future of East Timor.

House must draw up witness protection program: Activists

House must draw up witness protection program: Activists JAKARTA (JP): Activists are urging the House of Representatives to include a witness protection program in the antigraft bill to encourage the public to report corruption.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Art Exhibition by Cak Kandar, at Hotel Ciputra Jakarta, Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman, West Jakarta (Phone: 5660640), 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., until Aug. 22. * Photo Exhibition: Karnaval, at Galeri Lontar, Komunitas Utan Kayu, Jl.

S. Korean, Algerian nabbed in Bandung

S. Korean, Algerian nabbed in Bandung BANDUNG: The immigration office has taken two foreigners into custody for violating immigration regulations, Antara reported on Saturday.Lim Sung Su, a 46-year-old South Korean national, and Nemoar Kamil, a 35-year-old Algerian, were apprehended in separate...

Foreign investment fell 77% in first half

Foreign investment fell 77% in first half JAKARTA (JP): Foreign direct investment approved by the government in the first six months of this year plunged by 77.5 percent to US$1.88 billion, from $8.35 billion during the same period last year.

Aceh needs humanitarian approach: Governor

Aceh needs humanitarian approach: GovernorBy M.M.I. Ahyani BANDUNG (JP): More than 53,000 Acehnese fleeing intimidation and rumored clashes between the military and separatist rebels in several regencies now find themselves sheltered in makeshift centers.

Fisherman survives horror sea trip

Fisherman survives horror sea trip SEMARANG: Rescue workers continued on Saturday their search for three West Nusa Tenggara fishermen who went missing in Bali waters.One survivor, Saharudin, was found unconscious by fishermen in Cilacap waters, Central Java, along with the bodies of Haming and Nas,...

Poverty, a national shame

Poverty, a national shame The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) announced on Friday that there were 49.5 million poor Indonesians, or 24.2 percent of the 202 million population, at the end of 1998. It based its findings on a survey of the impact of the economic crisis which was conducted in...

Southeast Sulawesi offers tax breaks to lure investors

Southeast Sulawesi offers tax breaks to lure investors JAKARTA (JP): The provincial government of Southeast Sulawesi is offering a wide range of tax breaks to investors who are interested in setting up new businesses in the province.

Navy property burned in early morning fire

Navy property burned in early morning fire JAKARTA (JP): Fire gutted several buildings inside the compound of the Indonesian Navy's Fleet II Headquarters on Jl. Gunung Sahari in North Jakarta early Sunday.No fatalities were reported and total material losses have yet to be released.

Ramos Horta

Ramos Horta I refer to the article titled Ramos Horta wants to become an Indonesian citizen (Media Indonesia, July 4). As a layman who does not know politics, I feel that Horta's wish is unrealistic. Why? Because as I know, Horta in the last two decades has had nothing but negative comments about...

Students into prostitution

Students into prostitution YOGYAKARTA: Police have said the number of prostitutes, among them female students, has continued to rise since the economic crisis hit Indonesia in 1997, despite decreasing clients.Sleman Police chief Col.

Rights abuses rife in Irian: Report

Rights abuses rife in Irian: ReportBy Neles Tebay JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Security authorities continued to commit human rights violations in Irian Jaya in the past year as popular resentment against the central government unfolded in the wake of an upsurge in separatist activities, a rights...

Kalimantan timber seized at port

Kalimantan timber seized at port JAKARTA (JP): Owners of some 900-cubic meters of wooden planks, an illegal shipment from Kalimantan seized by police at Tanjung Priok port in North Jakarta two days ago, were yet to claim the material, an officer said on Sunday.Chief of Jakarta Police detective Col.

Asia on the mend, but bankers still laid low

Asia on the mend, but bankers still laid low SHANGHAI, China (AFP): The worst of the Asian financial crisis which rocked global markets two years ago may be over, but international central bankers gathering here this week still have plenty to mull over.

Forex reserves fall to $16.39 billion

Forex reserves fall to $16.39 billion JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's net foreign reserves decreased to US$16.39 billion in the week ending July 7, from $16.41 billion the previous week, the central bank said in its latest weekly report.

Criminal code to change definition of rape

Criminal code to change definition of rape JAKARTA (JP): When is a rape not rape?Based on the Criminal Code, many rapes would not be considered a rape in court.Prominent lawyer and woman activist Nursyahbani Katjasungkana said Article 285 of the Criminal Code vaguely defined rape as only applicable...

G-7's FSF promises not to overlook Asian concerns

G-7's FSF promises not to overlook Asian concerns HONG KONG (Reuters): The chief of a G-7 watchdog on global financial stability assured Asian central bankers on Saturday their views would be considered in its work to help avert crises.

Cohesion a must for Indonesia's recovery

Cohesion a must for Indonesia's recoveryBy Sidesh Kaul This is the first of two articles commenting on the government's effort to resuscitate the ailing economy. JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF), right from the inception of the crisis in Indonesia, has stodgily maintained its...

Hun Sen backs Kota Kinabalu plan

Hun Sen backs Kota Kinabalu plan KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen supports a proposal to twin Phnom Penh and Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Malaysia's Sabah state, officials said on Sunday.

Indofood booked US$123m profit in first half of year

Indofood booked US$123m profit in first half of year JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed food producer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur announced on Sunday a net profit of Rp 825 billion (US$123 million) for the first half of the year.

Al-Azhar school demolition canceled

Al-Azhar school demolition canceled BOGOR (JP): Mayor Iswara Natanegara has revised his decision to demolish the Al-Azhar school in West Bogor by allowing the operator to continue enrolling students, commence its teaching program and also by providing help with obtaining the necessary building...

PT Telkom hot item on privatization list

PT Telkom hot item on privatization list FRANKFURT (Reuters): Indonesia said on Friday it will talk to Deutsche Telekom about taking a stake in telecoms group Indosat, and that France Telecom has shown interest in domestic telecoms firm PT Telkom Indonesia.

Regional police chiefs 'to answer to governors'

Regional police chiefs 'to answer to governors' JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie promised on Saturday the newly enacted laws on regional autonomy would enable regional police chiefs to be appointed by provincial legislative councils, and answerable to governors.

Retired captain shot dead in Aceh

Retired captain shot dead in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): Unidentified gunmen shot dead a retired army captain in the latest incident of violence in Aceh, a newspaper reported on Sunday.Rahmat Raden, 60, former chief of a subdistrict military command, was shot on Saturday by two men riding on a motorcycle in...

50% of vote must for majority

50% of vote must for majorityFrom Pikiran RakyatI would like to comment on an article titled Elite dan Rakyat (The elite and the people) in Pikiran Rakyat on June 20, 1999.The fourth paragraph reads: "The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle's (PDI Perjuangan) victory in the 1999 general...

Few companies heed government call to register

Few companies heed government call to register JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Trade and Industry has received a low response from private and state-owned companies to its call to register.Director General of Domestic Trade Teddy Setiadi said on Saturday that only 877 companies, or 29.

Continent to open third outlet in Jakarta

Continent to open third outlet in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Promodes, the French business group that runs the Continent hypermarket outlets, plans to open its third store in Jakarta, disregarding not only the economic recession but also protests from local supermarket chains.

Kanematsu to sell gas stake

Kanematsu to sell gas stake TOKYO (Nikkei): Kanematsu Corp. will sell a stake in its natural gas concession in the Indonesian part of New Guinea to raise funds to cover extensive extraordinary losses, The Nihon Keizai Shimbun Saturday morning edition reported, citing company officials.

ICMI 'backs' Habibie's bid

ICMI 'backs' Habibie's bid BANDUNG (JP): The Association of Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals (ICMI) concluded its congress on Sunday by urging Muslim parties to unite and establish their own faction -- and to support incumbent President B.J. Habibie's bid for another term in office.

Ten students win scholarships

Ten students win scholarships PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Ten students from 1,802 hopefuls at Raudhatul Ulum Islamic boarding school in the Ogan Komering Ilir district town of Sakatiga, South Sumatra, have won scholarships to study Islam at Egypt's leading institute of higher learning, Al Azhar...

Habibie tells governors and regents to alleviate poverty

Habibie tells governors and regents to alleviate poverty JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie has requested all governors, regents and mayors to concentrate on alleviating poverty in urban areas, coastal areas and "backward villages".

PPD I orders background check on councilors

PPD I orders background check on councilors JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Provincial Elections Committee (PPD I) will reexamine documents supplied by the 76 city councilor candidates to establish whether they are Jakarta residents, a committee executive said on Sunday.

Crime reporter dies in traffic accident

Crime reporter dies in traffic accident JAKARTA (JP): A reporter from the military-owned ABRI whose news beat included the morgue of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, died in a traffic accident on the Slipi toll road in West Jakarta on Sunday.

Club helps patients manage health

Club helps patients manage healthBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Suffering from any kind of health problem may make people feel vulnerable and unsure about everything. The slightest symptoms can easily create anxiety and worry.

Andrian and Yoon win men's doubles' final

Andrian and Yoon win men's doubles' final JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Andrian Raturandang who paired with Yoon Yong-il of South Korea won the men's doubles final of the Men's Indonesian Fertilizer Future 4 at Kemayoran Tennis Center on Saturday.

Grand Hyatt Bali's packages of excitement

Grand Hyatt Bali's packages of excitement Discover excitement on the Island of the Gods with two great packages. Grand Hyatt Bali's Unforgettable Grand Adventure Package is just US$130 per room per night and includes access to The Bay Club Fitness and Health Center (excluding massage), $10 discount...

Curriculum in for a trimming to cut the workload of students

Curriculum in for a trimming to cut the workload of studentsBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): After working as a teacher for 35 years, Ratno Hadi still thinks his job as an elementary school teacher is not easy, and carries huge responsibilities.

Political cooperation

Political cooperationFrom Rakyat MerdekaIndonesian Democratic Union Party (PUDI) chairman Sri Bintang Pamungkas is still making an effort to be given a seat in the House of Representatives, because there is still no sign his party will win a seat in the House.

Art dealer Jais Darga Wijaya goes international

Art dealer Jais Darga Wijaya goes internationalBy Jean Couteau DENPASAR (JP): Indonesian modern painting is, at last, reaching the stage of internationalization. Born in the 1930s as a reaction against colonial exoticism, Indonesian modern painting has long remained confidential and known only to...

Badminton stars lack sponsorship deals

Badminton stars lack sponsorship dealsBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Modern sports is inevitably tied to the sponsors who pay prize money, support events and make household names around the world of stars.

CJ's No Ties After 5 offers new Wednesday evening entertainment

CJ's No Ties After 5 offers new Wednesday evening entertainment JAKARTA (JP): Cafes and pubs are becoming favorite places for professionals in the capital to meet their clients and discuss business during office hours.

RI sculptors fill Singapore's Volume and Form

RI sculptors fill Singapore's Volume and FormBy Amir Sidharta SINGAPORE (JP): Visitors lining up at Singapore's immigration checkpoint at Changi airport are greeted with the city's latest touch of aesthetics.

RI karatekas win bronze

RI karatekas win bronze JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia won a bronze medal in the third World Ladies Cup karate tournament in the women's kata team event in Tokyo on Saturday.Coach Christine Taroreh said in a telephone interview that the team -- consisting of Fitria Mega Sjaukat, Merani Mega Sjaukat and...

Asia delegates walk out in World Cup row

Asia delegates walk out in World Cup row LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters): Asia's entire delegation walked out of a FIFA congress on Friday in protest over the allocation of places for the 2002 World Cup finals and repeated a threat to boycott the qualifying tournament.

Godly living in the beautiful and tranquil Ciater resort

Godly living in the beautiful and tranquil Ciater resortBy Kafil Yamin CIATER, West Java (JP): Not many tourist destinations are truly natural. While numerous resorts have come to life after the land was converted, the environment changed and a large amount of investment poured in, Ciater is...

Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: KompasJP/msaRECOGNITION FOR SENIORS: Chairman of Kompas-Gramedia Group Jacob Oetama (right) hands the inaugural edition of Senior tabloid to its first customer, Hardito (second left) to mark its launch. The tabloid's chief editor Sumohadi Marsis (left), general manager Ign.