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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

Headline: So underwhelming

Headline: So underwhelming Amien Rais, leader of an important Indonesian political party, got it about right when asked to appraise President Abdurrahman Wahid's speech of apology yesterday to a highly critical parliament. He said that it was "okay".

Constitutional crisis?

Constitutional crisis? The Second Amendment to the 1945 Constitution, now being discussed at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), is actually a series of alterations to Indonesia's basic law. The proposed amendment contains as many as 29 items, which if approved, will expand the 1945...

Search for missing Aceh activist begins

Search for missing Aceh activist begins BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Security authorities began searching on Tuesday for the chairman of the New York-based nongovernmental organization International Forum for Aceh (IFA), Jafar Sidik Hamzah.

Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition * Design Exhibition at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), through August 26.Performance * Concert: Surabaya Symphony Orchestra - Robin Clavreul (French Cellist), Jean-Paul Minelli Bella (French Arpeggina Player), Hansjorg Koch...

Books on Communism hot sellers at MPR

Books on Communism hot sellers at MPR JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) may reject President Abdurrahman Wahid's call to revoke the 1965 decree prohibiting communism, but books on communism and leftist figures were the most popular sellers at a book kiosk on the Assembly...

Luhut regrets govt ban on dot-com investors

Luhut regrets govt ban on dot-com investors JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Luhut Pandjaitan said on Tuesday the recent ban of foreign investors in the country's nascent Internet sector was against the government's drive to attract foreign funds.

Routine bomb sweep at AG office

Routine bomb sweep at AG office JAKARTA (JP): Following a series of bomb blasts and threats in the capital recently, the Attorney General's Office initiated on Tuesday a routine bomb sweep within the office compound, an official said.

Cabinet changes likely this month: Alwi

Cabinet changes likely this month: Alwi JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid is likely to reshuffle his Cabinet toward the end of the month after the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) closes on Aug. 18, a top government minister said on Tuesday.

Bad quality of Tangerang water

Bad quality of Tangerang water We, Tangerang's residents, have long since subscribed to the Tangerang Drinking Water Company (PDAM Tangerang), but now the water quality gets worse every day which disappoints us.

Political lies lead to disaster

Political lies lead to disaster Political structures built on lies, seen solid from the outside, will not last and will succumb to the forces of truth in the end.A book to that effect, mostly referring to the New Order, was launched on Sunday (August 6) by the Sinar Harapan publishing company.

Beware, crime at Cawang

Beware, crime at CawangFrom Jurnal IndonesiaThose passing through the Cawang traffic light, precisely on the crossroad between Jl. MT Haryono, Jl. D.I. Panjaitan, near the traffic light, must be careful as the area has of late been a very sensitive location for crimes.

TNI set to write itself into Constitution

TNI set to write itself into Constitution JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is almost certain to write the political role of the Indonesian Military (TNI) into the 1945 Constitution under a compromise among the country's major political parties.

Malaysia's palm oil ends off lows

Malaysia's palm oil ends off lows KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil futures closed off the day's lows on Tuesday with players awaiting fresh developments on the possibility of duty-free exports.

South Jakarta court receives dossiers on Soeharto

South Jakarta court receives dossiers on Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): With the decision on a location for the trial remaining unsettled, government prosecutors submitted the dossiers on former president Soeharto's alleged corruption to the South Jakarta District Court on Tuesday.

Transportation fares to rise next month

Transportation fares to rise next month JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar said here on Tuesday that new sea and land transportation fares would take affect beginning next month.The minister said that fare increases could not be avoided as the current charges were no longer...

Pertamina resumes Balikpapan refinery operation

Pertamina resumes Balikpapan refinery operation JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Tuesday operation of its refinery in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, had resumed after a blast on Monday forced it to close one of its production facilities.

Defiant Anwar jailed nine years for sodomy

Defiant Anwar jailed nine years for sodomy KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian judge on Tuesday jailed ex- deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim for nine years for sodomy -- a sentence which could keep him behind bars till 2014.

Migrant settlers return to Java

Migrant settlers return to Java PADANG, West Sumatra: Hundreds of migrant settlers from several towns in Java left their lands at Pagai Utara Utara and Sipora area in Mentawai islands to return to their hometowns over a land dispute with the natives.

Barring direct investment in Internet unwise

Barring direct investment in Internet unwiseBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): As the Internet penetrates everyone's life, one of the major phenomena that it brings is the dot-coms that offer almost any conceivable type of goods and services through the web of sites: books, CDs, toys, computers, clothes,...

Soldier killed in fresh violence in Ambon

Soldier killed in fresh violence in Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): A trail of fresh violence continued to rock Ambon, leaving at least one soldier killed and four people injured, including one serviceman, officials said on Tuesday.Pattimura Military Commander Brig. Gen.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 8, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 655 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 305 0 310,000 Alakasa Industrindo 900 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 890 -5...