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Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Monitoring team reports intimidation
Monitoring team reports intimidation JAKARTA (JP): A private team monitoring the process of a direct ballot for Aug. 30 in East Timor said that overall, the registration process was running smoothly but, intimidation was still being reported in a number of places.
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Pertamina's airline may start scheduled services
Pertamina's airline may start scheduled services JAKARTA (JP): Pelita Air Service, a chartered airline belonging to state-owned Pertamina oil company, is gearing up to serve domestic and regional scheduled services abandoned by other domestic airlines.
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Ex-regent found dead in apartment
Ex-regent found dead in apartment JAKARTA (JP): Nuberto de Araujo, 50, former Ainaro regent in East Timor, was found dead by his neighbors in his low-cost apartment in Bendungan Hilir, Central Jakarta, on Saturday.
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
UOB to buy Philippine bank
UOB to buy Philippine bank SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Singapore's United Overseas Bank Ltd.'s planned acquisition of Westmont Bank in the Philippines is seen as part of long-term strategy that will give it access to the country's retail market, analysts said.
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
7 firms withdrawn from LQ45 Index
7 firms withdrawn from LQ45 Index JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) has withdrawn seven companies from the list of its 45 most liquid shares index, known as the LQ45 Index.The JSX said in a statement on Saturday that the seven companies were Bhakti Investama, Fiskaragung Perkasa,...
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Motorcycle sales drop 32 percent in first half
Motorcycle sales drop 32 percent in first half JAKARTA (JP): Domestic sales of motorcycles dropped 32 percent to 177,558 units during the first half of this year, from 258,000 units sold in the same period of 1998, the Association of Indonesian Motorcycle Sole Agents and Manufacturers (PASMI) said.
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Children sell gambling coupons
Children sell gambling coupons PALU, Central Sulawesi: Dozens of children have become entangled in gambling activities here, Antara reported on Sunday.The game they participate in involves white coupons bearing pictures and numbers.
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Two die in fire in Buleleng
Two die in fire in Buleleng DENPASAR, Bali: A brother and sister died in a fire when their house was burned by angry mobs in Tejakula village, Buleleng, on Saturday.The victims, identified as Nyoman Suweca, 90, and Ketut Tunas, 77, were trapped in the house, according to Buleleng Police chief Lt.
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Over 100 missing in Philippine ferry tragedy
Over 100 missing in Philippine ferry tragedy CEBU, Philippines (Agencies): Three people were killed and over 100 are missing after a Philippine ferry caught fire at sea in the latest tragedy to hit a country with a long record of maritime disasters, officials said on Sunday.
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Two killed from fall into well
Two killed from fall into well JAKARTA (JP): A housewife and her four-year-old daughter were found dead in an old waste water well in East Jakarta on Friday after accidentally falling into it, a police officer said.City Police spokesman Lt. Col.
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Fire burns police precinct
Fire burns police precinct PARE PARE, South Sulawesi: Fire severely damaged the Pare Pare city police headquarters, including the office of chief Lt. Col. Hendrawan, Antara reported on Sunday.A short circuit in the computer room was believed to be the cause of the fire, which started at 11:50 a.m.
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Acehnese refugee plight worsening, say officials
Acehnese refugee plight worsening, say officials JAKARTA (JP): Officials in Banda Aceh have raised concerns over the deteriorating conditions among refugees which have reached some 140,000 people in Pidie, North Aceh and East Aceh.
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Reform-minded or power hungry?
Reform-minded or power hungry?From Suara KaryaI am confused by quite a few of Amien Rais's statements quoted in the media. On whose side is he? Is he just a politician chasing power or is he consistent as a radical reformist?The following calls for comment: First, his attitude is reflected in ideas...
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Shooter Sarmunah aims high
Shooter Sarmunah aims high JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian women's shooters team is faced with a tough challenge to maintain its dominancy in the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam.The team of Sarmunah, Titin Indarwati and Rina Dwi Kusumaningtyas must continue that dominancy with a...
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: The Body Evolution and Social Bias, by Katirin, at Java Gallery, Jl. Kemang Raya no. 36, South Jakarta, until Aug. 14. * Photo Exhibition: Indonesia in white and red, by Polish photographer Grzegorz Torzecki, at Sari Pan Pacific Hotel, Jl. M.
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
SMAC to serve Banda Aceh
SMAC to serve Banda Aceh JAKARTA (JP): Sabang Merauke Raya Air Charter (SMAC) will link Medan, North Sumatra, and Banda Aceh three times a week with 42- seat Fokker-27 airplanes starting on Wednesday, an executive of the private airline company said on Saturday.
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Plan to relocate sugar mills opposed
Plan to relocate sugar mills opposed JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to relocate its sugar industry to outside Java is not realistic, industry figures have said.The director of sugar mill PT Sweet Indolampung, Daddy Hariadi, said over the weekend that moving half of Java's 54 sugar mills would...
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
New telecoms bill gives users better protection
New telecoms bill gives users better protection JAKARTA (JP): The new telecommunications bill is expected to better protect the rights of telecommunications providers and users, say legislators, telecommunications providers and government officials.
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Two Nepalese caught with heroin
Two Nepalese caught with heroin JAKARTA (JP): Two Nepalese nationals have been arrested with 365 grams of heroin inside their stomachs, a police officer said over the weekend.The officer, who asked for anonymity, said on Saturday that the suspects, Bala Tamang and Marbahadur Tamang, were handcuffed...
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Fulfilling a promise
Fulfilling a promise The main story in Republika (July 27, 1999), mentions a statement made by the general chairman of the Central Executive Board of the United Development Party (PPP), Hamzah Haz. He is quoted as saying that if supporters of one particular party slightly prick their thumbs so that...
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Megawati advised to show more wisdom
Megawati advised to show more wisdom JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid has advised poll winner Megawati Soekarnoputri to refrain from openly criticizing political figures, including President B.J. Habibie, lest it upset the ongoing process of political reconciliation.
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
President off to Tangerang village
President off to Tangerang village TANGERANG, West Java: President B.J. Habibie is scheduled to visit Marga Mulya village in Tangerang by helicopter on Monday to launch the national movement on food and nutrition.
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Transparency on spatial plan badly needed: Expert
Transparency on spatial plan badly needed: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Councilors and a city spatial expert urged Governor Sutiyoso's administration on Sunday to prepare and publicize details soon on its new spatial plan to avoid the possibility of violations, which were rampant in the past.
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Accidental tourist deaths in Bali
Accidental tourist deaths in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: At least seven tourists have died here in July as a result of accidents or illness, Antara reported on Saturday.Bureau chief of Inter-nation Service Gus Sumastra said the last victim was a Dutch tourist P.J.
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Habibie urges citizens to avoid anarchy
Habibie urges citizens to avoid anarchy JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie called on citizens Saturday to avoid anarchy and work together for the success of the General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Timah's profits drop
Timah's profits drop JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed tin mining company PT Timah announced on Saturday net profits of Rp 182.1 billion (US$26.7 million) for the first half of 1999, a 40 percent decrease from the Rp 305.7 billion in the same period of last year.
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Officials lambast sea piracy claim
Officials lambast sea piracy claim UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Indonesian officials and a tourism entrepreneur lambasted on Friday unconfirmed reports of mushrooming sea piracy off South Sulawesi's southern shores."We doubt the reports' accuracy.
Mon, 02 Aug 1999
Police raid small-time gambling company
Police raid small-time gambling company JAKARTA (JP): Police have vowed to continue with a campaign against mushrooming lottery sales as part of efforts to rid the capital of gambling practices, an officer said on Saturday.City police detectives chief Col.
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
Conscience
ConscienceBy Teguh Winarsho AS I still cannot change my fate although I have lived a married life for three years now and have a child. Just like when I was a university student, I now live on a monthly "subsidy" from my parents.
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
Anwar's wife set for poll
Anwar's wife set for poll KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The wife of jailed former Malaysian deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday unveiled a manifesto by her new political party for forthcoming general elections.
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
Composers, musicians prepare for Asian Music Week 2000
Composers, musicians prepare for Asian Music Week 2000By Slamet A.Sjukur In anticipation of Asian Music Week 2000, The Japan Federation of Composers will organize two important concerts at Yokohama Minatomirai Hall next Aug. 4 and Aug.
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
Yogyakarta photography show surveys the body, the city
Yogyakarta photography show surveys the body, the city YOGYAKARTA (JP): A cross generation of styles are strongly reflected through the works of four Yogyakartan photographers in an exhibition titled, Simpang Empat, or Crossroads.The works of Agus Leonardus, Layung Buworo, Rama Surya and S.
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
Indonesia labors to defeat Cambodian 1-0 in SEAG opener
Indonesia labors to defeat Cambodian 1-0 in SEAG opener JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's soccer team kicked off to a good start after defeating Cambodia 1-0 in the preliminary Group B match at the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam on Saturday.
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
Senior and junior tenpin bowlers paired for gold
Senior and junior tenpin bowlers paired for goldBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will mate senior and junior tenpin bowlers to win at least two golds from the 12 events in the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam next month, after years of not winning a gold medal.
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
Nine-ball game due to start today
Nine-ball game due to start today JAKARTA (JP): About 100 local billiard players will compete in a 16-day tournament held by the De Leila restaurant, from Aug. 1 to Aug. 17.Organizer Irma told The Jakarta Post on Friday that the tournament is open for both men and women where they will compete with...
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
Fast food: An issue of class, knowledge
Fast food: An issue of class, knowledgeBy Jules Bell Fast food, multinationals, mass production and marketing: What is this cocktail's impact on our health and environment? Should people be wary of the associated dangers of a fast and convenient lifestyle imported from the West? The Jakarta Post...
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
Fast food: Yummy in the tummy, woe for the wallet
Fast food: Yummy in the tummy, woe for the walletBy Irene Sugiharto JAKARTA (JP): We all know the potential health hazards of most fast foods. Still, it's hard to resist the temptation of the high-fat, cholesterol-laden but oh-so convenient treats, especially for the young.
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
Teten Masduki, a modest whistle blower
Teten Masduki, a modest whistle blowerBy Yudha Kartohadiprodjo JAKARTA (JP): It is no secret that corruption is in rampant practice here and everybody would agree that it is one of the country's biggest enemies.
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
ASEAN scholars in S'pore
ASEAN scholars in S'pore SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore on Saturday welcomed the first batch of scholars from nine other ASEAN member countries under a program providing university education to students affected by the regional economic crisis.
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
Speak up and be heard at Prasetiya Mulya institute
Speak up and be heard at Prasetiya Mulya institute Money, or its pursuit, talks at most business schools. At Prasetiya Mulya Business School, however, it is the students who are encouraged -- even demanded -- to speak up and say what they have in mind.
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
Taiwan VP voices bid to lead island
Taiwan VP voices bid to lead island TAIPEI (Reuters): Taiwan Vice President Lien Chan on Saturday announced his hope of becoming the island's next president, succeeding Lee Teng-hui, whose recent remarks on "special state- to-state" ties with China infuriated Beijing.
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Health and Fresh 8:00 Children's Program 9:30 Variety Show 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Drama 12:15 p.m. Comedy 12:30 Student's Quiz 1:00 TV Series: Empire 2:30 Children's Song 3:00 Sports 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Documentary 5:30 TV Drama...
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
RI maids flee bosses
RI maids flee bosses KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP): Some 15,209 Indonesian maids have run away from their employers in Malaysia in the past two years, the Immigration Department said Saturday.Some left because they could not tolerate the long working hours, some were involved in fraud, some could not...
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
Military 'does not want' authoritarian government
Military 'does not want' authoritarian government JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's new government, to be established in November, must be strong but not authoritarian, Minister of Defense and Security/Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Wiranto said on Saturday.
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
The favorite designers who make the stars sparkle
The favorite designers who make the stars sparkleBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): Elizabeth Hurley is pretty. But a few years ago she was known only as a fashionable girl about town from Britain and the girlfriend of actor Hugh Grant.
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
Debutante Putty hopes to be top bowler
Debutante Putty hopes to be top bowler JAKARTA (JP): She is 17, yet she has enough guts to fight for the number one spot in the national ten-pin bowling community, which is now dominated by over-50-year-old women.
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
Acclaimed 'angklung' school reopens
Acclaimed 'angklung' school reopensBy Kafil Yamin BANDUNG (JP): Children handed out angklung to the audience, which mainly consisted of bemused Westerners. A music director appeared on stage and told the audience that each of the traditional bamboo instruments bore a number.
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: FoodJP/alxFOOD FOR ALL: The U.S. Christian Broadcast Network's executive Mark McClandon (third left) distributes free lunches to poor people living in a slum area in Bongkaran, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta.
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
Indonesian food still unknown in U.S.
Indonesian food still unknown in U.S.By Lily Tumbelaka NEW YORK (JP): It is called the culinary embassy of the world.And it is true. For Indonesians living in New York, it is always a special privilege to eat Indonesian food, and usually it is at the embassy or consulate one can eat ethnic dishes,...
Sun, 01 Aug 1999
Jewels in the sea of Maumere Bay marine parks
Jewels in the sea of Maumere Bay marine parksBy Yacob Herin MAUMERE, Flores (JP): The many marine parks of Flores are being promoted for tourism. Chief among them are ones around the islands in Maumere Bay in Sikka regency, which have acquired an international reputation as waterfront tourist...