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Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Asian states' fight to lure foreign funds under way
Asian states' fight to lure foreign funds under way SINGAPORE (Reuters): As imports rise and erode external surpluses, Asian countries are eyeing every opportunity to lure overseas capital to sustain growth.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Death toll hits 116 in RP dump avalanche
Death toll hits 116 in RP dump avalanche MANILA (AFP): The death toll from a garbage avalanche that wiped out an entire community of scavenger families near Manila climbed to 116 Wednesday, as fears grew about the risk of disease.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Semarang to host karate c'ships
Semarang to host karate c'ships SEMARANG (JP): Semarang will host the national karate championships from July 29 to July 30 at Jatidiri Stadium, organizing committee chairman Bambang Raya Saputra has said."At least 500 karatekas throughout the country will attend the championships.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Playing traditional gamelan the American style
Playing traditional gamelan the American styleBy I Kadek Suartaya UBUD, Bali (JP): The villagers in Ubud, Bali, were dazed by a group of Americans playing gamelan and dancing deftly to the tune of this traditional musical instrument.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Government pledges to support cooperatives
Government pledges to support cooperatives JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid reiterated on Wednesday his government will uphold Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution because it ensures people's rights to the state riches.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
On Muhammadiyah's mission
On Muhammadiyah's mission I refer to your editorial of the July 12, 2000 edition of The Jakarta Post titled Muhammadiyah's mission. While I wholeheartedly support the promotion of social change and education promoted by Muhammadiyah I have to question its efficacy, especially with regard to our...
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Gus Dur's 'harassment' of DPR may not be to his benefit
Gus Dur's 'harassment' of DPR may not be to his benefit President Abdurrrahman Wahid has agreed to meet legislators on July 20, which has been read as a "maneuver" as it was one day before the legislature's recess -- which was finally rescheduled.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Rate hike fails to stop rupiah's fall
Rate hike fails to stop rupiah's fall JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah hit a 21-month low of Rp 9,500 to the dollar on Wednesday due to a combination of external factors and ongoing concern over domestic political uncertainty.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Police question Tommy's escorts over bomb blast
Police question Tommy's escorts over bomb blast JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta police detectives have so far questioned 20 people, including nine bodyguards of former president Soeharto's son, Hutomo Mandala Putra, as witnesses in connection with last week's blast at the Attorney General's Office, an...
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
ITB arts festival leaves some disappointed
ITB arts festival leaves some disappointedBy Hera Diani BANDUNG (JP): "Welcome to Pasar Seni ITB. You can shop 'til you drop," screamed the long-haired Ariya, a student at the School of Art and Design at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB).
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Rights minister rules out civil emergency for Aceh
Rights minister rules out civil emergency for Aceh JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Human Rights Hasballah M. Saad ruled out on Wednesday the possibility of declaring a state of civil emergency in conflict-torn Aceh.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Badminton seeds lose in Thailand opener
Badminton seeds lose in Thailand opener JAKARTA (JP): Seeds tumbled in the opening round of the three- star Thailand Open in Bangkok Wednesday starting with the 13th seed Roslin Hashim of Malaysia.Roslin, Malaysia's best hope in the tournament, surprisingly bowed out to little-known Shoji Sato of...
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Security for investors
Security for investors Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono's call to mining companies to cooperate with the military and police to protect their businesses from rioters and looters is so far the strongest stance ever taken by the government to defend the business sector from disorder and...
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Persija to appeal for Leandro
Persija to appeal for Leandro JAKARTA (JP): Soccer club Persija will appeal to the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) for leniency over a sanction against its Brazilian midfielder, Luciano Leandro, the club's chairman, Ahmaddin Ahmad, said on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Supriati to race in Europe for Olympics ticket
Supriati to race in Europe for Olympics ticket JAKARTA (JP): Women's long-distance runner Supriati Sutono will compete in a tournament in Europe before taking part in the Asian Track and Field Championships at Senayan Madya Stadium later in July to earn a ticket to the 2000 Olympic Games.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Six clubs fight for semis on Thursday
Six clubs fight for semis on Thursday JAKARTA (JP): With the final round-robin quarterfinals taking place on Thursday at both the Senayan Stadium here and Mattoangin Stadium in Makassar, South Sulawesi, the remaining six clubs will fight their best to grab the three semifinal tickets.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Indonesia needs transformational leaders
Indonesia needs transformational leadersBy Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): Democracy will be reduced to being its own worst enemy if politicians continue to treat it as merely a matter of power politics. As we move closer to the annual session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in August,...
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
No rush to rethink ASEAN currencies despite slide
No rush to rethink ASEAN currencies despite slide SINGAPORE (Reuters): Unwelcome flashpoints on the region's political horizons have triggered sharp falls in ASEAN currencies in recent days but most analysts say there is no reason to panic.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Man douses lover with acid
Man douses lover with acid JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta police detectives are still looking for a man accused of pouring acid on his 17-year-old lover at the latter's house in Johar Baru last Thursday, an officer said on Wednesday.Central Jakarta Police detective deputy chief Sr. Insp.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
NGO activist sues ex-legislator
NGO activist sues ex-legislator JAKARTA (JP): A non-governmental organization activist has filed a lawsuit with National Police Headquarters, demanding that police prosecute former House of Representatives (DPR) legislator Muhammad Buang for alleged defamation.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Quake hits Jakarta, West Java, ruins houses
Quake hits Jakarta, West Java, ruins houses JAKARTA (JP): An earthquake hit Jakarta and some areas in West Java on Wednesday, destroying dozens of buildings, mostly residents' houses, in Sukabumi and Bogor.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Stressing on honesty and inner conscience
Stressing on honesty and inner conscienceFrom Suara KaryaI feel concerned as I witness the recent political turbulence, which continues to rage. As a common citizen, the demands of my family and I are simple: a safe, peaceful country with affordable food and clothing and where my children can go to...
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Arms sweep by military intensifies in Maluku
Arms sweep by military intensifies in Maluku JAKARTA (JP): Security authorities have seized thousands of weapons and explosives in a series of arms sweeping operations in Maluku, which remains tense despite the two-week imposition of a civil emergency status.Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Adm.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Mother brutally killed in public
Mother brutally killed in public BANDUNG: A 27-year-old mother named Cucu Mulyati met her tragic death on Wednesday morning when a homeless man named Uju dragged her from a crowded alley near Cijerah Islamic Boarding school in Bandung Kulon.Mulyati was on her way to her office at around 7 a.m.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Negotiators back on Jolo island to resume talks
Negotiators back on Jolo island to resume talks JOLO, Philippines (Agencies): Philippine negotiators seeking the release of 40 mostly foreign hostages held by separatist group sailed back to the southern island of Jolo on Wednesday after a month-long break in talks.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Millions lost in daylight robbery
Millions lost in daylight robbery DENPASAR, Bali: Armed robbers managed to get away with Rp 11.7 million during a daylight robbery as three employees of Tiara Dewata supermarket were conducting a transaction at a money changer.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Thai named Timor force commander
Thai named Timor force commander BANGKOK (AFP): The United Nations has appointed Thailand's Lt. Gen. Boonsrang Niumpradit as the new commander of the UN force in East Timor, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
RP, N. Korea begin diplomatic ties
RP, N. Korea begin diplomatic ties MANILA (AFP): The Philippines and North Korea signed an agreement here on Wednesday establishing diplomatic relations.The Philippines is the last member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to establish relations with North Korea, paving the way...
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Kwik upbeat government will meet IMF deadline
Kwik upbeat government will meet IMF deadline JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Wednesday it was optimistic it would meet the deadline set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to complete key economic reform programs.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
PSIS dismisses foreign players
PSIS dismisses foreign players SEMARANG (JP): Home favorite PSIS soccer club will discharge two foreign players following its failure in the 2000 Bank Mandiri national soccer league which has forced the relegation of the 1999 league's champion to first division.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Legislators propose inquiry into Bulog, Brunei scandals
Legislators propose inquiry into Bulog, Brunei scandals JAKARTA (JP): Legislators from four major factions submitted a proposal on Wednesday for an inquiry into the Rp 35 billion State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal and the confusion surrounding a US$2 million donation from Brunei.
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
DEN says govt may fail to meet IMF deadline again
DEN says govt may fail to meet IMF deadline again JAKARTA (JP): Secretary of the National Economic Council (DEN) Sri Mulyani Indrawati said on Tuesday that the government might again fail to meet the deadline in the implementation of certain key reform programs as promised to the International...
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
Teenager charged with raping
Teenager charged with raping JAKARTA (JP): Defendant Muhammad Hasanudin, 18, kept his head down on Tuesday when prosecutor Samadi charged him with raping a four-year-old girl in a room of the vacant flood control office in Kebon Melati subdistrict, Central Jakarta.
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
20 RI women held as sex slaves freed
20 RI women held as sex slaves freed KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Immigration officers acting on a public tip-off discovered 20 Indonesian women who alleged that a Malaysian prostitution syndicate was holding them captive in a three-story building, a news report said Tuesday.
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
Supriati expected to qualify for Olympics
Supriati expected to qualify for Olympics JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian women's long distance runner Supriati Sutono is expected to qualify for the Olympic Games in Sydney in September in the Asian Track and Field Championships late August at the Senayan Madya Stadium.
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
Gus Dur vows Tangguh LNG project to benefit Irianese
Gus Dur vows Tangguh LNG project to benefit Irianese JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has promised that the planned Tangguh LNG plant in Berau Bay, Irian Jaya, would benefit the people of Irian Jaya.
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
Rp 825b in humanitarian aid for Aceh held up: Governor
Rp 825b in humanitarian aid for Aceh held up: Governor JAKARTA (JP): Aceh Governor Ramli Ridwan said on Tuesday his people were reaping little benefit from a cease-fire between separatist rebels and security forces, and urged an extension of the accord.
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
Parents of dead student enraged
Parents of dead student enraged BANDUNG: The parents of Eri Rachman, a freshman from the State Administration Institute (STPDN) who was allegedly tortured to death by his seniors in March, are irate after learning that the court has still not tried their son's case.
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
Utut draws again in Beijing
Utut draws again in Beijing JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grand Master Utut Adianto had to accept the offer of a draw from Chinese Grand Master Xu Jun in the sixth Tan Chin Nam Cup, a 16-category chess championship, in Beijing on Monday.
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
School enrollment fees
School enrollment feesFrom KompasAt the beginning of every school year, parents wishing to enroll their children at elementary schools (SD), junior high schools (SLTP) and senior high school (SLTA) are confused by the fees.
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
House accepts Gus Dur's date for interpellation
House accepts Gus Dur's date for interpellation JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives agreed on Tuesday to delay the closure of its in-session period to allow President Abdurrahman Wahid to reply to an interpellation motion on July 20.
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
Change of E. Timor system considered
Change of E. Timor system considered DILI (AP): In an attempt to address growing resentment of East Timor's UN administrators, the world body is considering the inclusion of senior independence leaders in governing positions, officials said on Tuesday.
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
Hookers flock Semper neighborhood
Hookers flock Semper neighborhood JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Semper Timur subdistrict in North Jakarta demanded on Monday that City Council Commission E for social welfare take action against the rampant prostitution in the neighboring subdistrict of Kampung Rawa Malang.
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
Monopoly at Tanjung Priok
Monopoly at Tanjung PriokFrom KompasOn July 1, 2000, Kompas reported that the president director of Humpuss Terminal Petikemas stated that Ocean Investment Ltd, a subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa had won the tender to buy all of PT Humpuss Terminal Petikemas's shares.
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
Taufik haunted by back injury, title unsure
Taufik haunted by back injury, title unsure JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Open defending champion Taufik Hidayat may lose his chance to retain his title as he is suffering from a back injury.The official doctor of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI), Michael Triangto, said on Tuesday that...
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
Gen. Tyasno named in counterfeit money ring
Gen. Tyasno named in counterfeit money ring JAKARTA (JP): A defendant in a Rp 19.2 billion (US$2.1 million) counterfeit money case told the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday that the money was produced with the full knowledge of former chief of the Indonesian Military Intelligence Body...
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
Results of Taperum probe to be revealed
Results of Taperum probe to be revealed JAKARTA (JP): The government will unveil on Wednesday the results of the internal investigation into alleged irregularities in the Civil Servants Housing Savings (Taperum) that reportedly involved House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung.
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
Stop the suffering of the Malukus
Stop the suffering of the Malukus Religious cleansing in the Maluku islands is now in full view of the world -- and so too is Jakarta's inability to stop it. Instead of saying it is an internal matter, Jakarta must accept foreign help in resolving what could become one of the world's worst crimes...
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
Ananda, Trisutji redefine classical music
Ananda, Trisutji redefine classical musicBy Y. Bintang Prakarsa JAKARTA (JP): Many classical concerts are not user-friendly, that is, they often leave the audience in a state of aural confusion. This is especially true of music from the 20th century.
Wed, 12 Jul 2000
Nine basketball clubs to take part in 2000 league
Nine basketball clubs to take part in 2000 league JAKARTA (JP): Nine clubs are going to compete in the 2000 Nuvo Kobatama basketball league, including home favorite and defending champion Mahaka Satria Muda and former champion Panasia Indosyntec of Bandung.