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Fri, 18 Aug 2000
Body found in parked car
Body found in parked car JAKARTA (JP): A decomposing body was found inside a Kijang van parked in the Hilton Hotel compound on Thursday, a police officer said.Tanah Abang Police Sr. Insp. Angesta Romano Yoyol said the body, later identified as Erwin Sapta Wiradi, was noticed by the hotel parking...
Fri, 18 Aug 2000
PDI-P, Golkar dismiss antimilitary protests
PDI-P, Golkar dismiss antimilitary protests JAKARTA (JP): The two largest factions in the People's Consultative Assembly -- the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and the Golkar Party -- have brushed off the outcry over the continued presence of the Indonesian Military (TNI)...
Fri, 18 Aug 2000
Kotagede festival opens
Kotagede festival opens YOGYAKARTA: A two-week festival featuring traditional arts, performances and cuisine began on Thursday in Kotagede, about five kilometers southeast of Yogyakarta."We plan to hold Festival Kotagede every August," said the chairman of the festival's organizing committee, M.
Fri, 18 Aug 2000
BPKP KO'd, KKN OK?
BPKP KO'd, KKN OK?From RepublikaThe 1945 Constitution on state finances puts the President in a hard position. The President does not have the authority to fully arrange the supervisory function of state finance.
Fri, 18 Aug 2000
Light tremors shake Bengkulu
Light tremors shake Bengkulu BENGKULU, Bengkulu: A deep-seated earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale rocked Bengkulu and its surrounding villages on Wednesday morning. No casualties were reported.
Fri, 18 Aug 2000
Akbar calls on the nation to boost spirit of nationalism
Akbar calls on the nation to boost spirit of nationalism JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung in his address at the official start of a new House session on Wednesday stressed the need for the nation to evoke the spirit of nationalism to face the country's problems.
Fri, 18 Aug 2000
YACB to hold tours on anti-drug abuse
YACB to hold tours on anti-drug abuse JAKARTA (JP): Yayasan Cinta Anak Bangsa (YACB), a foundation preventing drug abuse, is organizing a series of tours and seminars in Semarang, Yogyakarta, Solo and Bali from Aug. 21 until Sept. 4, a foundation official said on Wednesday.
Fri, 18 Aug 2000
Sawung Jabo bangs a gong for world music
Sawung Jabo bangs a gong for world musicBy Sonya Sandham SYDNEY (JP): If you thought you had heard the last of Sawung Jabo and his words of condemnation for social injustice, think again. He is back with more songs, a new outlook and a band with a difference.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Fever a common illness in kids
Fever a common illness in kidsBy Donya Betancourt The Jakarta Post considers youngsters' health to be of the utmost importance. After all, the future rests with our children. Today, we start Kids' Health Corner, an interactive weekly column to which readers can e-mail questions, comments and...
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
A guide to taking off those extra pounds for a better look
A guide to taking off those extra pounds for a better lookBy Claire E. Urwin This is the first of a four-article series on The Way to Lose Weight.Readers are encouraged to become involved by submitting any relevant questions, comments or ideas directly to the writer at clareu@attglobal.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
KL condemns Albright for comments against Mahathir
KL condemns Albright for comments against Mahathir KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysia's foreign minister has slammed U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright for her comments about the conviction of jailed politician Anwar Ibrahim and questioning Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's leadership, a...
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
City needs better fire engines
City needs better fire engines JAKARTA (JP): It's high time the capital had submersible pumps and long-range water hoses to deal with fire incidents, according to head of the City Fire Agency, Suharso,Speaking at a meeting with Governor Sutiyoso and a visiting delegation from the Nederlands...
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Activists hail draft amendment on human rights
Activists hail draft amendment on human rights JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) was hailed on Tuesday for proposing the inclusion of a human rights chapter into the 1945 Constitution, but at the same time it received a thumbs down for rejecting a retroactive clause, which, it...
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Banned banners taken down
Banned banners taken down SURABAYA (JP): Dozens of the banners denouncing political figures and parties which have been erected since the start of the People's Consultative Assembly Annual Session are being taken down by police in a bid to cool the climate in the city.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
RI lifters have bigger chance in 48kg class
RI lifters have bigger chance in 48kg class JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Olympic Games deputy chef de mission, Imron Z.S., and the Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Association's (PABBSI) weighlifting training director, Djoko Pramono, told reporters on Tuesday that Indonesia...
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Cabinet power in 'group of four'
Cabinet power in 'group of four' JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Tuesday that the decision-making power in the upcoming Cabinet would reside in a "group of four" compromising of the President, Vice President and two coordinating ministers.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Muslim groups demand imposition of 'syariah'
Muslim groups demand imposition of 'syariah' JAKARTA (JP): Another huge rally marked the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Tuesday when over 1,000 Muslim protesters from various groups demanded the inclusion of syariah (Islamic law) into the amended Constitution.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Provinces told to be 'unaggressive' in collecting tax
Provinces told to be 'unaggressive' in collecting tax JAKARTA (JP): Director general of taxation Mahfud Sidik warned provincial and district administrations on Tuesday not to be over zealous in collecting tax revenue once the regional autonomy policy is implemented next year.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
U.S. supports Papuan struggle: Beanal
U.S. supports Papuan struggle: Beanal JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): The United States government and Congress have expressed their support for the Irian Jaya people's struggle for independence, a Papuan leader said on Monday.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Model of the year
Model of the year JAKARTA (JP): Many female staffers and stall attendants at the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will have a little personal memento from the event.In an almost organized fashion, they would persuade and then lineup notable Assembly members or figures to...
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Garuda apologizes
Garuda apologizes Referring to the letter from Mrs. Vira V Soekardiman Ramadhan which appeared in The Jakarta Post on July 19, we would like to take this opportunity, again, to extend our deepest regret and sincerest apologies to Mrs.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
'Nekara' business thriving in hi-tech era
'Nekara' business thriving in hi-tech eraBy Bambang Mujiono TEGAL, Central Java (JP): Despite the presence of electronic home appliances, the making of traditional cooking utensils from copper is still in full swing in Tegal, an industrial city in the northern coastal area of Central Java.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
ASEAN's annual car sales increase by 66 percent
ASEAN's annual car sales increase by 66 percent SINGAPORE (AFP): ASEAN's big four automotive markets -- Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand -- have recorded a 66 percent annual sales growth in the first six months of the year, according to an industry survey.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Appeal to Soeharto
Appeal to SoehartoFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThis is my hope for you, Soeharto, as a fellow Muslim. May his children or those closest to him convey the following message to him.You must sincerely repent before Allah SWT.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Most Asian currencies lower on yen, politics
Most Asian currencies lower on yen, politics HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Asian currency traders had one eye on a shaky Japanese yen and the other on the Indonesian rupiah and regional politics as most major currencies lost ground Tuesday, albeit in trading ranges.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Man burned alive for chicken theft
Man burned alive for chicken theft CILACAP, East Java (JP): A 50-year-old Mluwung villager in Wanareja district, Cilacap regency, was burned to death in the wee hours of Tuesday after being accused of stealing a rooster from a local resident.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Soft oils erode palm oil's Asia market
Soft oils erode palm oil's Asia market SINGAPORE (Reuters): Growing soft oil imports from Brazil, Argentina and the United States are slowly but steadily eroding the share of palm oil in Asia's growing market for vegetable oils, traders and commodity analysts said on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Assembly to pass amended constitution
Assembly to pass amended constitution JAKARTA (JP): After days of fierce debate, the first Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) looks set for a happy ending.All factions hinted on Tuesday their principle support for the work of the three commissions tasked with preparing draft...
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Rudolf Supratman, a forgotten composer
Rudolf Supratman, a forgotten composer Year after year, ever since the independence of the Republic of Indonesia was proclaimed urbi et orbi on Aug. 17, 1945, the Indonesia Raya, as the national anthem, has met and always meets its perpetual glory by being played and sung in state ceremonies or...
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Man arrested over alleged kidnapping
Man arrested over alleged kidnapping BANDUNG: Bandung Police have arrested a 57-year-old resident of Balikpapan in East Kalimantan for allegedly abducting a five- year-old boy for 25 days after the child's grandfather failed to pay him a Rp 20 million debt.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Govt urged not to force people to fly the flag
Govt urged not to force people to fly the flag JAKARTA (JP): Constitutional law experts called on the authorities to ease tension in regions experiencing civil unrest by not forcing people there to hoist national flags ahead of the country's 55th Independence Day anniversary on Thursday.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
How to detect cancer early
How to detect cancer earlyDear Sirs, I welcome the new health column in The Jakarta Post which first appeared on Aug. 2, 2000.My late husband had colon cancer but received treatment too late. Therefore, I want to know more about cancer, particularly how to detect it early.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Indosat secures license from govt for DCS-1800
Indosat secures license from govt for DCS-1800 JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed international telephone operator PT Indosat announced on Tuesday that it had secured a provisional license, in principal, from the government to provide a mobile telephone service under the GSM compatible digital cordless...
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Nonaccredited press given Olympic access
Nonaccredited press given Olympic access JAKARTA (JP): With a mounting ambition to become the best host for the Olympic Games ever in history, the New South Wales and federal governments are setting up a "non-accredited" media center to be called the Sydney Media Center at Darling Harbour near...
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Little white lies
Little white lies JAKARTA (JP): Sometimes not revealing the truth is considered better than the ugly truth.That was apparently the case when representatives of the Defenders of Islam Front (FPI) failed to meet with Amien Rais on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 15, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 700 10 41,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 305 0 121,000 Alakasa Industrindo 700 0 0 Alfa...
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
MPR's decision to maintain Military/Police questioned
MPR's decision to maintain Military/Police questioned JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono questioned legislators' decision on Tuesday to allow the Indonesian Military (TNI)/Police faction to retain their seats in the People's Consultative Assembly and conceded that it may have been...
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
MPR criticized for failing to realize expectations
MPR criticized for failing to realize expectations JAKARTA (JP): A coalition of 22 non-governmental organizations (Ornop and Aman) condemned on Tuesday the failure of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to support a direct presidential election, and questioned the Assembly members' commitment...
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Three more arrested over Poso killings
Three more arrested over Poso killings POSO, Central Sulawesi (JP): Three more people have been arrested for their roles in the recent sectarian fighting in Poso, bringing the total suspects detained to six.Poso Police chief Supt.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
War lets Zimbabwe enjoy Congo's riches
War lets Zimbabwe enjoy Congo's richesBy Isabelle Ligner HARARE (AFP): Zimbabwe says its 11,000 troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are there to protect the nation's sovereignty, but Harare's presence has also helped it exploit DRC's vast natural resources, experts said Saturday.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
On syariah
On syariah In your interview with the chairman of the Mujahidin Assembly, Irfan S. Awwas, which appeared in the Opinion page on Aug. 14, 2000, Irfan is quoted as saying, "Islam fully guarantees the freedom of all followers of other religions to practice what they believe in ...
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
On freedom
On freedom When Indonesians raise the red-and-white flag to mark the country's national day on Thursday, the image that comes to mind for most people is that of the fateful August day when a young Sukarno proclaimed Indonesia's independence 55 years ago.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
I do it for the people: Outspoken legislator
I do it for the people: Outspoken legislator JAKARTA (JP): Legislator Alvin Lie of the Reform faction has emerged as one of the harshest critics of President Abdurrahman Wahid, but he says strong criticism only mirrors the depth of his love for his country and the President.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Aug. 15, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,735.00 8,735.00 8,194.00 8,276.00Australian dollar 1 4,510.28 5,097.75 4,777.92 4,829.87Austrian schilling 1 509.45 575.57 539.68 545.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Gus Dur regrets pro-government rally at MPR
Gus Dur regrets pro-government rally at MPR JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid expressed regret on Tuesday for the pro-government rally staged by his supporters in front of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) compound the day before.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Robbers flee with cash, jewelry
Robbers flee with cash, jewelry MEDAN, North Sumatra: Unidentified armed men broke into a house of a resident of Jl. Ade Irma Suryani in Pematang Siantar regency on Tuesday morning and stole hundreds of millions of rupiah and jewelry after overwhelming the housemaid.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Pertamina finds oil and gas
Pertamina finds oil and gas JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Tuesday it had found oil and gas reserves in its Rengan Condong area, some 45 kilometers west of the provincial capital of Jambi.The company said in a statement that the RCD-C oil well produced 77.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Timah's sales surge due to hike in tin price
Timah's sales surge due to hike in tin price JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed state-owned tin company PT Timah announced on Tuesday its net profit of Rp 250.1 billion (US$31.2 million) in the first half of this year, up 37.3 percent from Rp 182.1 billion in the same period last year.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
Regional representative discussion gets support
Regional representative discussion gets support JAKARTA (JP): People's Consultative Assembly members on Tuesday expressed strong support for the inclusion of a regional representatives faction in the Assembly, but decided to defer its establishment till December.
Wed, 16 Aug 2000
The power game
The power game For many people at the grassroots level in Indonesia, Megawati Sukarnoputri has been the great hope for the country ever since she withstood the efforts of former president Suharto to depose her as leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party in 1996.