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Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Dozens of houses burned in clash
Dozens of houses burned in clash PADANG, West Sumatra: Dozens of residents' houses in the village of Mulyo Kersik Tuo, in the Kayu Aro tea plantation in Kerinci regency, 400 kilometers from here, were burned down following a two-day clash between the residents which erupted on Monday.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Pope condemns violence in Russia, Spain, Maluku
Pope condemns violence in Russia, Spain, Maluku VATICAN CITY (Reuters): Pope John Paul on Wednesday condemned bombings in Russia and Spain and made a renewed appeal for an end to fighting between Christians and Muslims on the Indonesian Maluku islands.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
TNI's presence in MPR not good for democracy: Analysts
TNI's presence in MPR not good for democracy: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): Analysts are questioning the possible "compromise" that would amend the 1945 Constitution and enshrine the Indonesian Military/National Police presence in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Artistic eloquence by three aquarellists
Artistic eloquence by three aquarellistsBy Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): The scope of the fluid and fascinating medium of watercolor are displayed at the hands of three senior aquarellists, Benny Setiawan, Sandy Leonardo and Lie Tjoen Tjay.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Dealing with debtors
Dealing with debtorsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaOn Aug. 3, 2000 there was a report in a newspaper that Has S.D., the former manager of Bank P. has declined to sign an indebtedness note as he felt unfairly treated.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Angolan sentenced to death for smuggling 1.1kg of heroin
Angolan sentenced to death for smuggling 1.1kg of heroin TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang District Court sentenced on Wednesday an Angola national to death for trafficking drugs earlier in January.Twenty-eight-year-old Thomas Daniel went on trial for smuggling 1.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Government to review ban on foreign dot-com investors
Government to review ban on foreign dot-com investors JAKARTA (JP): The government will review the controversial ruling banning the entry of foreign investors into the Internet sector.Riza Primadi, the senior assistant on communications and media to the state minister of investment and state...
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Megawati set to take charge
Megawati set to take charge JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid, who has been widely criticized in recent days for the management of his government, agreed on Wednesday night to hand over the day-to-day running of his administration to Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Five killed in Bali landslide
Five killed in Bali landslide DENPASAR, Bali: Five people, including two women, were killed when a landslide hit the remote village of Muncan, Karangasem regency, some 80 kilometers east of here, on Tuesday.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Anger mounts over Anwar's conviction in Malaysia
Anger mounts over Anwar's conviction in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia was hit by a wave of criticism on Wednesday over the conviction of former finance minister Anwar Ibrahim for sodomy, with the United States saying it was outraged by his nine-year jail sentence.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Faulting the economic record
Faulting the economic record Most analysts and factions at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) criticized President Abdurrahman Wahid for his unsatisfactory record in the economic field and complained that his progress report on Monday was completely devoid of any strategic goals, let alone a...
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
27 arrested for torching houses
27 arrested for torching houses DENPASAR, Bali: Police have arrested a total of 27 people suspected of burning residents' houses and a structure for Ngaben (cremation ceremony) in three villages.Bali Police Spokesman Supt.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Sinivasan ready to release large stake in Texmaco
Sinivasan ready to release large stake in Texmaco JAKARTA (JP): The majority shareholder of the giant Texmaco Group, Marimutu Sinivasan, said on Wednesday that he was ready to release his controlling stake in four of its publicly listed subsidiaries to help restructure their total debts of US$2.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
House yet to give support to plan to revise MSAA
House yet to give support to plan to revise MSAA JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives would only support the government's plan to revise an earlier agreement with former bank owners after a thorough study has been completed, according to House Speaker Akbar Tandjung.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
MPR session unheeded in Padang
MPR session unheeded in Padang JAKARTA (JP): The acrimonious debate in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has made the headlines since the Annual Session began on Monday, but unlike most citizens nationwide, people in Padang mayoralty appear to have turned a deaf ear to the event.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Street vendors invited to sell legal products
Street vendors invited to sell legal products JAKARTA (JP): Songwriters, disappointed by the authorities' lack of law enforcement in curbing the piracy of music recordings on tapes, audio compact discs (CD) and video compact discs (VCD), have decided to invite street vendors to trade in the...
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Aug. 9, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,075.00 9,075.00 8,532.00 8,618.00Australian dollar 1 4,718.22 5,307.06 4,985.25 5,039.81Austrian schilling 1 528.56 594.35 558.47 564.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Enjoying the night with Indonesian-German poems
Enjoying the night with Indonesian-German poemsBy Wawan S. Husin BANDUNG (JP): The night was dark yet the stars were still peeping from behind the trees as about one hundred and fifty listeners, mostly artists and students of the German language, packed the French Cultural Center's auditorium in...
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
PDI-P, Golkar reject inclusion of Jakarta Charter in Constitution
PDI-P, Golkar reject inclusion of Jakarta Charter in Constitution JAKARTA (JP): An attempt to include syariah Islam (Islamic law) in the 1945 Constitution looks certain to stall after two major factions in the People's Consultative Assembly -- the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI...
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Backroom politicking saves Gus Dur's job
Backroom politicking saves Gus Dur's job JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid's decision to delegate the daily execution of government to Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri may have been as much about his own political survival as it was improving the performance of his administration.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Sulawesi governors to meet over Poso clashes
Sulawesi governors to meet over Poso clashes MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Governors, local figures and religious leaders from Sulawesi's four provinces are to meet on Saturday in an effort to settle the prolonged sectarian violence in Poso, Central Sulawesi.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
City administration fails to fight spread of leprosy
City administration fails to fight spread of leprosy JAKARTA (JP): While claiming to have continuously provided free medication for lepers, the city administration remains unable to curb the number of people infected with leprosy.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Stop violence!
Stop violence!From Suara KaryaAs an Indonesian working woman riding the city bus on the main streets of the city of Jakarta, I'd like to express my concern about the recent bomb blast at the residence of the Philippines Ambassador to Indonesia, which left two dead and dozens seriously injured.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition by 27 painters at Pranoto's Art Gallery on Ubud Main Road (Phone: 0812 3946595), until Aug. 31. * Painting Exhibition: Kebiar Seni VI Bibit, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., until October 2.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Democracy and 'Javanization'
Democracy and 'Javanization' Most observers were caught by surprise upon learning that Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) was elected chairman of the Syuro (Legislative) Council of the National Awakening Party (PKB) and Matori Abdul Jalil was elected to the party's Tanfidzi (executive) board.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
PT Matahari reports strong growth during first half
PT Matahari reports strong growth during first half JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed retail company PT Matahari Putra Prima announced solid growth in sales during the second semester of this year due to the sharp increase in sales from its supermarket operation.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Osama supporting hostage-takers: RP defense chief
Osama supporting hostage-takers: RP defense chief JOLO, Philippines (Agencies): Philippine Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado accused alleged international terrorist Osama bin Laden on Wednesday of bankrolling Filipino Muslim extremists holding more than a dozen hostages.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Laborers, farmers to meet ministers
Laborers, farmers to meet ministers JAKARTA (JP): Nearly 2,550 labors and farmers from the greater Jakarta area and other places in Java will hold a three-day dialog with Cabinet ministers at the Proklamasi Monument in Central Jakarta starting on Friday, one of the organizers said on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
Ruben gets jump on Danny in chess final
Ruben gets jump on Danny in chess final JAKARTA (JP): Grand Master (GM) Ruben Gunawan beat International Master (IM) Danny Juswanto in the 54th move using the Nimzo Hindia defense in the first match of the finals of the 34th Chess Olympic Games national selection tournament here on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000
President's reply drawn up in hotel
President's reply drawn up in hotel JAKARTA (JP): The affairs of state were moved on Wednesday from Medan Merdeka to a presidential suite on the 12th floor of a five-star hotel in Senayan, Central Jakarta, where President Abdurrahman Wahid spent the whole day.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Korea helps IBRA with asset disposal program
Korea helps IBRA with asset disposal program JAKARTA (JP): The Korea Asset Management Corporation (KAMCO) agreed here on Tuesday to help the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) sell the assets it has received from the former owners of the country's closed and recapitalized banks.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Asia rebounding, but Indonesia lagging: Koehler
Asia rebounding, but Indonesia lagging: Koehler WASHINGTON (Dow Jones): Indonesia continues to lag its Southeast Asian neighbors in rebounding from the financial crisis of three years ago and President Abdurrahman Wahid must set a clear path to recovery, the head of the International Monetary Fund...
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Official gets lost in the crowd
Official gets lost in the crowd JAKARTA (JP): Noted commentator Andi Mallarangeng may know his way around politics, but he seemed quite "lost" at a political venue like the House of Representatives compound.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Students urge law enforcement
Students urge law enforcement SURABAYA: Around 100 students from a number of universities staged a protest on Tuesday to demand the government focus on enforcing the law, particularly in the case involving former president Soeharto.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Ovarian cancer, a silent killer for Indonesian women: Study
Ovarian cancer, a silent killer for Indonesian women: Study JAKARTA (JP): Pouring talcum powder on your body just after a bath can make you feel fresh and fragrant. But, be careful, a study reveals that a woman who has used talc in her genital area for years may be at a high risk of developing...
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Aprilia, Bayu to join German Open
Aprilia, Bayu to join German Open JAKARTA (JP): Women's judoka Aprilia Marzuki and men's judoka Kresna Bayu will compete in the German Open judo championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 13 and Aug. 14 as a warm-up for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Message from the Ambassador
Message from the Ambassador Today is Singapore's National Day. As we celebrate our 35th year of Independence, and Indonesia prepares to celebrate its 55th Independence Day on August 17, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight the key areas of cooperation between the two countries.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Half-hearted reform in TNI
Half-hearted reform in TNIFrom Jurnal IndonesiaThe larger part of the community is of the opinion that the Indonesian Military (TNI) has been half-hearted in undertaking its reform, which it kicked off in October 1998.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Music 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:30 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Health Program 5:30 TVRI News (in English) 6:30 Cultural Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sport 8:30 Talk Show 9:00 News...
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Ruben, Danny into selection finals
Ruben, Danny into selection finals JAKARTA (JP): Grand Master (GM) Ruben Gunawan and International Master (IM) Danny Juswanto progressed on Sunday to the final of the 34th Chess Olympics Games national selection tournament here.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Traffic dispute ends in shooting
Traffic dispute ends in shooting BANDUNG: Twenty-eight-year-old Dedi Junaedi was shot in the leg by another motorist after becoming involved in a traffic dispute on Jl. Sukajadi here on Monday morning.Dedi was reportedly driving to an auto repair shop at about 10 a.m.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Photo album
Photo albumPhoto A: StandJP/bayBOTTOMS UP: Golkar faction members Usman Ermulan (left) and A. Djahidin (right) sip from a glass of jamu herbal medicine at one of the stands in the People's Consultative Assembly compound.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Cetro fights for direct presidential elections
Cetro fights for direct presidential elections JAKARTA (JP): A coalition of 12 organizations campaigning for a direct presidential election system in 2004 is taking its battle to the corridors of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) which convenes its Annual Session this week.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
WB did not finance airport project
WB did not finance airport project On your column "Across the Archipelago" on Aug. 5, 2000, there was a story entitled Ketaping airport project "to resume". The fourth paragraph stated: "According to ICW, the airport project, which is to be funded by the World Bank, is tainted by corruption,...
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Mediterranean fusion at Tuscany restaurant, Bandung
Mediterranean fusion at Tuscany restaurant, Bandung BANDUNG (JP): After a day out on Shoe Street and Jeans Street, and having nasi Padang for lunch and gorging ourselves at every other es cendol and pisang goreng stall on the street, we decided to settle for something continental for dinner.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Officials suspect boar meat was dumped by suppliers
Officials suspect boar meat was dumped by suppliers JAKARTA (JP): Officials from the City Animal Husbandry Agency said on Tuesday they suspected the nearly one ton of wild boar meat found in a sewer in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, on Sunday was dumped by distributors following a significant drop in...
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Regional representatives demand their own faction
Regional representatives demand their own faction JAKARTA (JP): Regional representatives are stepping up their fight to be recognized as a separate faction and not to be merged with the factions of their respective political parties in the People's Consultative Assembly.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Asian currencies mostly up late on improved rupiah sentiment
Asian currencies mostly up late on improved rupiah sentiment SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Improved sentiment toward the Indonesian rupiah pushed most Asian currencies higher late Tuesday, dealers said.The New Taiwan dollar was marginally higher after the central bank intervened, while the South Korean...
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Police reenact events prior to bombing
Police reenact events prior to bombing JAKARTA (JP): As part of their ongoing investigation into last week's bomb blast outside the residence of Philippine Ambassador Leonides T. Caday, city police detectives reenacted on Tuesday the chronology of the incident on Jl. Imam Bonjol in Central Jakarta.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Legislator misses a beat on stage
Legislator misses a beat on stage JAKARTA (JP): Reading a faction's general response before a nationally televised audience is no easy task.It becomes even harder when all the eyes of the nation are upon you and the first page of what is supposed to be read is missing.