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Sat, 05 Aug 2000
C. Java fighters to World C'ships
C. Java fighters to World C'ships SEMARANG (JP): Three Central Java pencak silat fighters -- Jayanti Agustiningrum in the women's C class, Edi Purnomo in the men's F class and Dwi Priono in the men's L class -- will compete in the Pencak Silat World Championships in Hanoi at the end of August.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Cell phone thefts
Cell phone thefts Referring to an article published in The Jakarta Post on July 28, 2000 entitled Business on the rise at Kebayoran Lama flea market, I was delighted to hear about the development and success of business for the former Taman Puring traders.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
More of Lee's memoirs due soon
More of Lee's memoirs due soon SINGAPORE (AFP): The second volume of memoirs by Singapore elder statesman Lee Kuan Yew will be launched next month to coincide with Lee's 77th birthday on Sept. 16, joint publishers Singapore Press Holdings said on Friday.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
PABBSI to stay out of Olympic selection
PABBSI to stay out of Olympic selection JAKARTA (JP): The new chairman of the Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Association (PABBSI), Dharma Surya, said on Friday he would not intervene in the selection of the three women weightlifters who will go to the 2000 Olympic Games.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Strict gun rules set in Philippines
Strict gun rules set in Philippines MANILA (AFP): The Philippine interior secretary, Alfredo Lim, has ordered a crackdown on owners of unlicensed guns, including the bodyguards of politicians, after a presidential order to check the proliferation of weapons.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
RI, Dutch ships collide off S'pore
RI, Dutch ships collide off S'pore SINGAPORE (AFP): An Indonesian tanker and a Dutch-registered dredge collided on Friday in Singapore waters, spilling the chemical phenol into the sea, port authorities said.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Violence on the border
Violence on the border I can only endorse what David Jardine had to say (East Timor issue, The Jakarta Post, Aug. 1). Militia the world over must look at the skills of their Indonesian "counterparts" with envy! Indonesia at a time when international faith and confidence is so badly needed, is again...
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Tanah Abang market keeps its bad image
Tanah Abang market keeps its bad imageBy Ida Indawati Khouw Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta, which will celebrate its 265th anniversary on Aug. 30, has crime records dating back to the early years of its existence.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Surakarta Chinese perform Javanese opera
Surakarta Chinese perform Javanese opera JAKARTA (JP): Chinese-Indonesians have been unfairly stereotyped as thinking of nothing but business and making money.But Chinese-Indonesians from the ancient city of Surakarta, Central Java, who have a long history of embracing Javanese culture, mean to...
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Sikka regency short of gasoline
Sikka regency short of gasoline MAUMERA, East Nusa Tenggara: After East Java, Bali and Jakarta, the Sikka regency is now short of gasoline.The shortage of gasoline since Wednesday has forced drivers to line up more than 10 hours to get vehicles fueled at two gasoline pump stations in East and West...
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
19 Poso riot suspects arrested
19 Poso riot suspects arrested POSO, Central Sulawesi: Security personnel have arrested 19 alleged rioters involved in the Poso riots which first broke out on May 23, an official said on Friday."The 19 suspects, six of whom belong to the Muslim camp and 13 others from a Christian group, were...
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Loan abuse may cost government $16b
Loan abuse may cost government $16b JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) disclosed on Friday the government risks losing Rp 138.4 trillion (US$16 billion) due to the misuse of emergency liquidity loans extended by the central bank to commercial banks between late 1997 and January, 1999.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Wang wins Olympic golf c'ships
Wang wins Olympic golf c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Wang Ter Chiang of China Taipei convincingly scored five-under par in the final day of the Rp 250 million (US$28,090) Olympic Golf Championships at the Rancamaya Golf and Country Club in Bogor Friday.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Golkar not out for special session: Akbar
Golkar not out for special session: Akbar JAKARTA (JP): Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung reiterated on Friday his party had no intention of changing the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly to a special session which could impeach the President.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Credit scheme aimed at women launched
Credit scheme aimed at women launched JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Bomer Pasaribu launched a credit program on Friday aimed specifically at empowering women.The program is called Grameen Bank and is adopted from the same program in Bangladesh.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition Figure Abad Baru (The New Era Figure) at Edwin's Gallery Jl. Kemang Raya No. 21, Kemang, South Jakarta (Phone: 7194721), until August 13. * Sculpture and Ceramic Exhibition Keanekaragaman Karsa dan Cipta, at Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail...
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Education can eradicate poverty
Education can eradicate poverty I read an article in The Jakarta Post on July 26, 2000, which states that Bazis is collecting more donations and plans to use the funds to eradicate poverty and improve the quality of human resources by allocating Rp 5.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Bogor traders reject relocation
Bogor traders reject relocation BOGOR (JP): Some 300 traders selling a variety of goods in kiosks and on streets in Pasar Ramayana complex appealed to local councillors on Friday to help them secure the cancellation of a city administration order concerning their immediate relocation.M.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Three juniors swim in Aspac
Three juniors swim in Aspac SEMARANG (JP): Central Java girl swimmer Shelomita Elisabeth and Jakartans Renata Lumbantoruan and Ariel Poniman will represent Indonesia in the Asia Pacific Age Group Swimming Championships in Kaosyiung, China Taipei, on Aug. 5 and Aug. 6.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Foreigners barred from multimedia services
Foreigners barred from multimedia services JAKARTA (JP): Executives of Indonesia's nascent Internet industry woke up Friday with the shocking news that the government has barred foreign investors from the multimedia services.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Gus Dur to survive MPR Annual Session
Gus Dur to survive MPR Annual Session President Abdurrahman Wahid, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri, People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais and House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung agreed on Tuesday to ease political tension and renewed their commitment to the...
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Ketaping airport project 'to resume'
Ketaping airport project 'to resume' PADANG, West Sumatra: Governor Zainal Bakar expressed his optimism on Friday that the halted Ketaping International Airport project would resume despite the objection by the Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW).
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Battling graft key to RI progress: U.S.
Battling graft key to RI progress: U.S. WASHINGTON (AFP): The United States has reaffirmed its position that rooting out graft is key to economic growth following Jakarta's move charging former Indonesian president Soeharto with corruption.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Rusdihardjo says bomb at Caday's home a C4 type
Rusdihardjo says bomb at Caday's home a C4 type JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Gen. Rusdihardjo said his personnel had identified the bomb that exploded at the front gate of the Philippine ambassador's residence on Tuesday as a C4, a high velocity military plastic explosive.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Rioters to be shot on sight during MPR session: Police
Rioters to be shot on sight during MPR session: Police JAKARTA (JP): City police will take firm measures against any parties attempting to disrupt the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), including shooting on sight any rioters, the police chief insisted on Friday.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Sutiyoso orders action on illegal wild boar trading
Sutiyoso orders action on illegal wild boar trading JAKARTA (JP): Prompted by recent scares that wild boar meat is being passed off as cheap beef at several markets in the capital, Governor Sutiyoso vowed on Friday to take stern and immediate action against the illegal practice.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
NU kicks 'Neraca' out of office in ownership row
NU kicks 'Neraca' out of office in ownership row JAKARTA (JP): The Neraca business daily will have to temporarily suspend publication until Tuesday after its office on Jl. Jambrut in Central Jakarta was emptied by local City Public Order officials over an ownership dispute with Nahdlatul Ulama (NU).
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
UN demands tougher action on Timor militiamen
UN demands tougher action on Timor militiamen UNITED NATIONS (Agencies): The United Nations Security Council has demanded tougher action by Indonesia to curb militias harassing UN staff in refugee camps in West Timor.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Gus Dur's support weaker after MPR meeting: Expert
Gus Dur's support weaker after MPR meeting: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Support for President Abdurrahman Wahid in the House of Representatives will be severely reduced -- to as little as 11 percent of its legislators -- after the meeting of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) next week, a noted...
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
4 family members died in a fire
4 family members died in a fire JAKARTA (JP): A mother and her three daughters died when fire swept through their house on Friday in Permata Indah Park housing complex in Pejagalan subdistrict, North Jakarta, an officer said on Friday.North Jakarta Police detectives chief Asst. Supt.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Shortage of cash no excuse for murder: Judge
Shortage of cash no excuse for murder: Judge JAKARTA (JP): Defendants Tonggo Sinurat, alias Rinaldi, 31, and Sanggam Tambunan, 29, lowered their heads as the judge told them not to commit murder again."In another week or so, the prosecutor might demand 10 years, 15 years or more for the murder you...
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
On the shortage of gas
On the shortage of gasFrom Suara KaryaThere are very seldom leaders who, when faced with problems, immediately take the necessary actions and look for a way out. In general, what they do mostly is look for reasons, justifications and finally a scapegoat. This is the reality in this country.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Pertamina must be held responsible
Pertamina must be held responsibleFrom Suara KaryaThe recent fuel shortage, particularly premium leaded gasoline, in several locales was only a test case to find out its impact. Media editorials have covered this matter, but nothing was mentioned about who was responsible for the shortage.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Anton, Ismu unchallenged in Indocement Cup tourney
Anton, Ismu unchallenged in Indocement Cup tourney JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Olympic Games qualifiers Anton Suseno and Ismu Harinto scored an easy 2-0 win over the duo of Richard Rumambi and Eddy Sugiarto in second-round action at the fourth Indocement Cup table tennis tournament on Friday.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
GKJ Festival expected to inspire Jakarta
GKJ Festival expected to inspire Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): After a long pause, the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta (GKJ) will again delight the local art circle with an international-scale art event on Aug. 19 through Sept. 9.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Bonix incorporates optimism to fight opponent in ring
Bonix incorporates optimism to fight opponent in ringBy Bona Beding DENPASAR (JP): As the bell rang before the end of the third round to signify his victory, Indonesian bantamweight boxer Bonix Yusac Saweho jumped in jubilation and punched the air, while about 3,000 local spectators cheered.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Firmer rupiah drives Asian currencies high
Firmer rupiah drives Asian currencies high SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were firmer late on Thursday, basking in the Indonesian rupiah's ascent to a six-week high.Snapping out of its recent consolidation against the rupiah, the dollar skidded through one support level after another late...
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Politics played key role in military reshuffle
Politics played key role in military reshuffle The need for military support by the government and internal rivalry led to the latest military reshuffle, says military analyst Kusnanto Anggoro of the Jakarta-based Centre of Strategic and International Studies.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Woman jailed for chocolate bar
Woman jailed for chocolate bar BANDUNG, West Java: A 30-year old woman has been forced to spend nearly a week in the Regol police precinct's cell for allegedly stealing three chocolate bars worth Rp 6,000 from a local supermarket.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
GM opens automotive plant in Thailand
GM opens automotive plant in Thailand RAYONG, Thailand (DPA): General Motors (Thailand) opened a US$650 million automotive assembly plant in southeast Thailand on Thursday and called it a linchpin to the world's largest automotive company's expansion into the Asia Pacific region.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Allied forms Batam unit
Allied forms Batam unit SINGAPORE (AFX-ASIA): Allied Components International Ltd said it has formed a new unit, PT Allied Batam, in Batam, Indonesia.PT Allied Batam, which will have an authorized capital of US$290,000, is principally engaged in printed circuit board assembly.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Court sentences Zimbabwean to eight years for heroin
Court sentences Zimbabwean to eight years for heroin JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced on Thursday Zimbabwean national Mecksom Ramson, alias Baba, 37, to eight years in prison and fined him Rp 5 million (US$560) for selling heroin through a go-between in December last year.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Obsolete regulation
Obsolete regulation One of the few New Order regulations I considered reasonable at the time of its introduction in the late 1980s, when rich people used to fly to Singapore or other places just for shopping -- namely that residents had to pay an exit tax when departing this country -- is a...
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
MPR's Annual Session to cost Rp 25.7 billion
MPR's Annual Session to cost Rp 25.7 billion JAKARTA (JP): The coming 10-day Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is expected to cost the state Rp 25.7 billion (US$2.8 million).More than half of the funds will be used for hotel accommodation for the 700 members of the Assembly.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Two Poso riot leaders arrested
Two Poso riot leaders arrested MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Two alleged leaders of the Poso riots, Dominggus Soares and Marimus, were arrested in a special military operation on Monday, officials said on Thursday.Chief of Peace Task Force on Poso riots Col. M.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
PT Pos maintains monopoly over postal services
PT Pos maintains monopoly over postal services JAKARTA (JP): The government will maintain the exclusive rights awarded to state-owned PT Pos Indonesia in providing postal services in the country.Director General of Post and Telecommunications Sasmito Dirdjo said here on Wednesday the state-owned...
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Abdurrahman turns 60 today
Abdurrahman turns 60 today JAKARTA (JP): A simple gathering of family and friends will be held at Cipanas Presidential Palace, West Java, to commemorate President Abdurrahman Wahid's 60th birthday on Friday morning.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
An act of terror
An act of terror The perpetrators of Tuesday's bomb attack on the Philippine ambassador's residence have shown a certain finesse in the timing of their act and target of their attack. However, whoever they are and whatever their motive, any acts of terror must be condemned.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Agri unit buys RI company
Agri unit buys RI company SINGAPORE (AFX-ASIA): Golden Agri-Resources Ltd said its unit PT Ivo Mas Tunggal has acquired PT Agropalma Sejahtera, which owns palm plantations in West Kalimantan, for a cash consideration of Rp 1.3 billion.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Bomb scare rattles Japanese diplomat's home
Bomb scare rattles Japanese diplomat's home MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Bomb hoaxes in separate places, including the residence of the Japanese Consul General residence, alarmed the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar on Thursday.