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Military adopts wait-and-see stance on fake money case

Military adopts wait-and-see stance on fake money case JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) is temporarily taking a wait-and-see position following the testimony of a defendant in a Rp 19.2 billion counterfeit money case which indicated the alleged involvement of Army Chief Gen.

Ginandjar's role in alleged graft to be probed: Marzuki

Ginandjar's role in alleged graft to be probed: Marzuki JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said on Wednesday his office would continue investigations into alleged corruption in the renewal of PT Freeport Indonesia's mining contract and the awarding of a power purchase contract to PT...

Pertamina wins approval to sell LNG to India

Pertamina wins approval to sell LNG to India JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Wednesday that it won approval from India to sell its natural liquefied gas (LNG) to the country."We plan to sign a memorandum of understanding on the sale tomorrow (Thursday).

Asiri charity night

Asiri charity nightFrom Media IndonesiaI was one of the many present at the Asiri & Indonesian artists charity night held in the grand ballroom of Mulia Hotel, Senayan, Jakarta on March 13, 2000.The Asiri chairman in his address that night pointed out that the money raised would be used to help...

Coffee backbone of devastated E. Timor

Coffee backbone of devastated E. Timor ERMERA, East Timor (AP): High in East Timor's hills, hundreds of poor farmers lead donkeys laden with sacks of freshly picked red coffee cherries down muddy tracks to a local factory.

FPI offers to join antivice task force

FPI offers to join antivice task force JAKARTA (JP): The Islam Defenders Front (FPI) offered its services on Tuesday to help curb vice in Jakarta as councillors pondered a proposal for a new task force.

Lufthansa seals PAL deal

Lufthansa seals PAL deal MANILA (AFP): Lufthansa Technik AG, a subsidiary of the German airline Lufthansa, has formally sealed its acquisition of the engineering and maintenance unit of Philippine Airlines (PAL).

Ex-Bank Bali owner demands compensation

Ex-Bank Bali owner demands compensation JAKARTA (JP): Former owner and CEO of the publicly listed Bank Bali, Rudy Ramli, demanded the government pay some Rp 9 billion (US$1 million) in compensation, and to "freeze" the rights of Deutsche Bourse Clearing (DBC) in the bank.

Replica of golden Hermes to be erected at Harmoni

Replica of golden Hermes to be erected at Harmoni JAKARTA (JP): Hermes -- the Greek god of commerce, eloquence, invention, travel, theft -- will soon once again grace the busy Harmoni bridge in Central Jakarta after an absence of nearly one year.

Sutiyoso promises shelter, jobs for integrationists

Sutiyoso promises shelter, jobs for integrationists JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso vowed on Wednesday to provide temporary shelter and employment for some 40 East Timorese integrationists who have been taking refuge at the House of Representatives compound since last month.

Indonesia, KL, Thailand to meet on rubber price plan

Indonesia, KL, Thailand to meet on rubber price plan BANGKOK (Reuters): Officials from Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia will meet in Kuala Lumpur in August to hammer out a way of setting up a minimum selling price for rubber, a Thai minister said on Wednesday.

Asian states' fight to lure foreign funds under way

Asian states' fight to lure foreign funds under way SINGAPORE (Reuters): As imports rise and erode external surpluses, Asian countries are eyeing every opportunity to lure overseas capital to sustain growth.

Death toll hits 116 in RP dump avalanche

Death toll hits 116 in RP dump avalanche MANILA (AFP): The death toll from a garbage avalanche that wiped out an entire community of scavenger families near Manila climbed to 116 Wednesday, as fears grew about the risk of disease.

Semarang to host karate c'ships

Semarang to host karate c'ships SEMARANG (JP): Semarang will host the national karate championships from July 29 to July 30 at Jatidiri Stadium, organizing committee chairman Bambang Raya Saputra has said."At least 500 karatekas throughout the country will attend the championships.

Playing traditional gamelan the American style

Playing traditional gamelan the American styleBy I Kadek Suartaya UBUD, Bali (JP): The villagers in Ubud, Bali, were dazed by a group of Americans playing gamelan and dancing deftly to the tune of this traditional musical instrument.

Government pledges to support cooperatives

Government pledges to support cooperatives JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid reiterated on Wednesday his government will uphold Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution because it ensures people's rights to the state riches.

On Muhammadiyah's mission

On Muhammadiyah's mission I refer to your editorial of the July 12, 2000 edition of The Jakarta Post titled Muhammadiyah's mission. While I wholeheartedly support the promotion of social change and education promoted by Muhammadiyah I have to question its efficacy, especially with regard to our...

Gus Dur's 'harassment' of DPR may not be to his benefit

Gus Dur's 'harassment' of DPR may not be to his benefit President Abdurrrahman Wahid has agreed to meet legislators on July 20, which has been read as a "maneuver" as it was one day before the legislature's recess -- which was finally rescheduled.

Rate hike fails to stop rupiah's fall

Rate hike fails to stop rupiah's fall JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah hit a 21-month low of Rp 9,500 to the dollar on Wednesday due to a combination of external factors and ongoing concern over domestic political uncertainty.

Police question Tommy's escorts over bomb blast

Police question Tommy's escorts over bomb blast JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta police detectives have so far questioned 20 people, including nine bodyguards of former president Soeharto's son, Hutomo Mandala Putra, as witnesses in connection with last week's blast at the Attorney General's Office, an...

ITB arts festival leaves some disappointed

ITB arts festival leaves some disappointedBy Hera Diani BANDUNG (JP): "Welcome to Pasar Seni ITB. You can shop 'til you drop," screamed the long-haired Ariya, a student at the School of Art and Design at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB).

Rights minister rules out civil emergency for Aceh

Rights minister rules out civil emergency for Aceh JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Human Rights Hasballah M. Saad ruled out on Wednesday the possibility of declaring a state of civil emergency in conflict-torn Aceh.

Badminton seeds lose in Thailand opener

Badminton seeds lose in Thailand opener JAKARTA (JP): Seeds tumbled in the opening round of the three- star Thailand Open in Bangkok Wednesday starting with the 13th seed Roslin Hashim of Malaysia.Roslin, Malaysia's best hope in the tournament, surprisingly bowed out to little-known Shoji Sato of...

Security for investors

Security for investors Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono's call to mining companies to cooperate with the military and police to protect their businesses from rioters and looters is so far the strongest stance ever taken by the government to defend the business sector from disorder and...

Persija to appeal for Leandro

Persija to appeal for Leandro JAKARTA (JP): Soccer club Persija will appeal to the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) for leniency over a sanction against its Brazilian midfielder, Luciano Leandro, the club's chairman, Ahmaddin Ahmad, said on Wednesday.

Supriati to race in Europe for Olympics ticket

Supriati to race in Europe for Olympics ticket JAKARTA (JP): Women's long-distance runner Supriati Sutono will compete in a tournament in Europe before taking part in the Asian Track and Field Championships at Senayan Madya Stadium later in July to earn a ticket to the 2000 Olympic Games.

Six clubs fight for semis on Thursday

Six clubs fight for semis on Thursday JAKARTA (JP): With the final round-robin quarterfinals taking place on Thursday at both the Senayan Stadium here and Mattoangin Stadium in Makassar, South Sulawesi, the remaining six clubs will fight their best to grab the three semifinal tickets.

Indonesia needs transformational leaders

Indonesia needs transformational leadersBy Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): Democracy will be reduced to being its own worst enemy if politicians continue to treat it as merely a matter of power politics. As we move closer to the annual session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in August,...

No rush to rethink ASEAN currencies despite slide

No rush to rethink ASEAN currencies despite slide SINGAPORE (Reuters): Unwelcome flashpoints on the region's political horizons have triggered sharp falls in ASEAN currencies in recent days but most analysts say there is no reason to panic.

Man douses lover with acid

Man douses lover with acid JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta police detectives are still looking for a man accused of pouring acid on his 17-year-old lover at the latter's house in Johar Baru last Thursday, an officer said on Wednesday.Central Jakarta Police detective deputy chief Sr. Insp.

NGO activist sues ex-legislator

NGO activist sues ex-legislator JAKARTA (JP): A non-governmental organization activist has filed a lawsuit with National Police Headquarters, demanding that police prosecute former House of Representatives (DPR) legislator Muhammad Buang for alleged defamation.

Quake hits Jakarta, West Java, ruins houses

Quake hits Jakarta, West Java, ruins houses JAKARTA (JP): An earthquake hit Jakarta and some areas in West Java on Wednesday, destroying dozens of buildings, mostly residents' houses, in Sukabumi and Bogor.

Stressing on honesty and inner conscience

Stressing on honesty and inner conscienceFrom Suara KaryaI feel concerned as I witness the recent political turbulence, which continues to rage. As a common citizen, the demands of my family and I are simple: a safe, peaceful country with affordable food and clothing and where my children can go to...

Arms sweep by military intensifies in Maluku

Arms sweep by military intensifies in Maluku JAKARTA (JP): Security authorities have seized thousands of weapons and explosives in a series of arms sweeping operations in Maluku, which remains tense despite the two-week imposition of a civil emergency status.Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Adm.

Mother brutally killed in public

Mother brutally killed in public BANDUNG: A 27-year-old mother named Cucu Mulyati met her tragic death on Wednesday morning when a homeless man named Uju dragged her from a crowded alley near Cijerah Islamic Boarding school in Bandung Kulon.Mulyati was on her way to her office at around 7 a.m.

Negotiators back on Jolo island to resume talks

Negotiators back on Jolo island to resume talks JOLO, Philippines (Agencies): Philippine negotiators seeking the release of 40 mostly foreign hostages held by separatist group sailed back to the southern island of Jolo on Wednesday after a month-long break in talks.

Millions lost in daylight robbery

Millions lost in daylight robbery DENPASAR, Bali: Armed robbers managed to get away with Rp 11.7 million during a daylight robbery as three employees of Tiara Dewata supermarket were conducting a transaction at a money changer.

Thai named Timor force commander

Thai named Timor force commander BANGKOK (AFP): The United Nations has appointed Thailand's Lt. Gen. Boonsrang Niumpradit as the new commander of the UN force in East Timor, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

RP, N. Korea begin diplomatic ties

RP, N. Korea begin diplomatic ties MANILA (AFP): The Philippines and North Korea signed an agreement here on Wednesday establishing diplomatic relations.The Philippines is the last member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to establish relations with North Korea, paving the way...

Kwik upbeat government will meet IMF deadline

Kwik upbeat government will meet IMF deadline JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Wednesday it was optimistic it would meet the deadline set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to complete key economic reform programs.

PSIS dismisses foreign players

PSIS dismisses foreign players SEMARANG (JP): Home favorite PSIS soccer club will discharge two foreign players following its failure in the 2000 Bank Mandiri national soccer league which has forced the relegation of the 1999 league's champion to first division.

Legislators propose inquiry into Bulog, Brunei scandals

Legislators propose inquiry into Bulog, Brunei scandals JAKARTA (JP): Legislators from four major factions submitted a proposal on Wednesday for an inquiry into the Rp 35 billion State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal and the confusion surrounding a US$2 million donation from Brunei.

DEN says govt may fail to meet IMF deadline again

DEN says govt may fail to meet IMF deadline again JAKARTA (JP): Secretary of the National Economic Council (DEN) Sri Mulyani Indrawati said on Tuesday that the government might again fail to meet the deadline in the implementation of certain key reform programs as promised to the International...

Teenager charged with raping

Teenager charged with raping JAKARTA (JP): Defendant Muhammad Hasanudin, 18, kept his head down on Tuesday when prosecutor Samadi charged him with raping a four-year-old girl in a room of the vacant flood control office in Kebon Melati subdistrict, Central Jakarta.

20 RI women held as sex slaves freed

20 RI women held as sex slaves freed KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Immigration officers acting on a public tip-off discovered 20 Indonesian women who alleged that a Malaysian prostitution syndicate was holding them captive in a three-story building, a news report said Tuesday.

Supriati expected to qualify for Olympics

Supriati expected to qualify for Olympics JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian women's long distance runner Supriati Sutono is expected to qualify for the Olympic Games in Sydney in September in the Asian Track and Field Championships late August at the Senayan Madya Stadium.

Gus Dur vows Tangguh LNG project to benefit Irianese

Gus Dur vows Tangguh LNG project to benefit Irianese JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has promised that the planned Tangguh LNG plant in Berau Bay, Irian Jaya, would benefit the people of Irian Jaya.

Rp 825b in humanitarian aid for Aceh held up: Governor

Rp 825b in humanitarian aid for Aceh held up: Governor JAKARTA (JP): Aceh Governor Ramli Ridwan said on Tuesday his people were reaping little benefit from a cease-fire between separatist rebels and security forces, and urged an extension of the accord.

Parents of dead student enraged

Parents of dead student enraged BANDUNG: The parents of Eri Rachman, a freshman from the State Administration Institute (STPDN) who was allegedly tortured to death by his seniors in March, are irate after learning that the court has still not tried their son's case.

Utut draws again in Beijing

Utut draws again in Beijing JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grand Master Utut Adianto had to accept the offer of a draw from Chinese Grand Master Xu Jun in the sixth Tan Chin Nam Cup, a 16-category chess championship, in Beijing on Monday.