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Wed, 05 Apr 2000
Probo to sue government for 'baseless' charge
Probo to sue government for 'baseless' charge JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Probosutedjo, a half brother of former president Soeharto, is threatening to sue the Ministry of Forestry and Plantations for defamation.M.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000
Indonesia men's singles, doubles have good draws
Indonesia men's singles, doubles have good draws JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's singles and doubles have good draws in the US$180,000 Yonex Japan Open in Tokyo starting Wednesday. Indonesian shuttlers at least are likely to reach the quarterfinals in the final qualifying round for the Sydney...
Wed, 05 Apr 2000
Suspected drug dealer arrested
Suspected drug dealer arrested BOGOR (JP): Local police arrested on Sunday night an alleged drug dealer identified as Nabani bin Abdullah, 42, for possession of seven kilograms of marijuana, and are searching for four other suspects.Bogor Police chief Lt. Col.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000
RI's U-19 team out of Asian qualifying
RI's U-19 team out of Asian qualifying JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's under-19 soccer team was routed in the prequalifying round of the Asian U-19 team in a 0-3 defeat by Myanmar at Deyang City in Sichuan province, China, on Monday.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 3, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 825 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 550 -25 6,812,500 Alakasa Industrindo 475 100 1,000 Alfa...
Wed, 05 Apr 2000
Sutiyoso says provocateurs at work in Matraman conflict
Sutiyoso says provocateurs at work in Matraman conflict BANDUNG (JP): Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso said here on Monday that he suspected provocateurs were behind a series of recent brawls between residents of neighboring Palmeriam and Kebon Manggis subdistricts in Matraman area of East Jakarta.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000
Nurfaizi poised to probe police payoff report
Nurfaizi poised to probe police payoff report JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen. Nurfaizi pledged on Monday to investigate the veracity of a report that several top city police officers, including himself, took a percentage of the illegal fees charged for driver's licenses.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000
Justice for Soeharto
Justice for Soeharto With public pressure for due justice continuing to mount, time appears to be running out for the government to make good on its promise for a full and speedy investigation of former president Soeharto and to bring the former strongman to justice on charges of corruption during...
Wed, 05 Apr 2000
Oil spill pollutes waters off Cilacap
Oil spill pollutes waters off Cilacap CILACAP, Central Java: An estimated 1,000 barrels of crude oil spilled into the waters off Cilacap after the fuel tanker MT King Fisher hit a reef on Saturday, causing a leak in one of its compartments.The accident took place at about 3:05 p.m.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000
Independent E. Timor remains Indonesia's stumbling block
Independent E. Timor remains Indonesia's stumbling blockBy Lela E. Madjiah KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Former president B.J. Habibie was naive when he thought that letting go of East Timor would mean an end to Indonesia's problems.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000
'Health Today' offers tips for better living
'Health Today' offers tips for better living JAKARTA (JP): A new health magazine hit the newsstands in Indonesia in April. Health Today joins a number of other titles aimed at providing Indonesians the advice and guidance they need to live physically, emotionally and mentally healthy lives.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000
Straight talk about AIDS
Straight talk about AIDSFrom Media IndonesiaWith information about HIV/AIDS continuing to develop, it would certainly be naive of some people if they did not rid themselves of the myths about the virus and the ensuing syndrome.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000
Public firms no allowed to amortize forex losses
Public firms no allowed to amortize forex losses CISARUA, West Java (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) will no longer allow publicly listed companies to record part of their foreign exchange losses on future balance sheets.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000
Estrada says critics "crazy"
Estrada says critics "crazy" MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Joseph Estrada said on Tuesday that a signature campaign launched to force him to reform or quit was cooked up by "crazy people."A civic movement led by several former government officials with an exclamation mark as its symbol was...
Wed, 05 Apr 2000
RP movie actor to negotiate release
RP movie actor to negotiate release ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AP): A southern Philippine province has agreed to appoint a movie actor known for his tough-guy roles as chief negotiator for the release of 33 people seized by Muslim extremist rebels, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000
The year 2000: Making the choice to change
The year 2000: Making the choice to changeBy Tishy Bruce JAKARTA (JP): What is the meaning behind the number 2000? Why is it relevant in this new Age of Aquarius? What is the Age of Aquarius?In numerological terms, the number 2 relates to balance and co-operation.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000
Maspion, U.S. firm tie up
Maspion, U.S. firm tie up JAKARTA (JP): Household appliance producer Maspion Group has established a strategic alliance in production and marketing with American-based World Kitchen Inc., a Maspion Group executive said on Monday.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000
President urged to reshuffle economic ministers
President urged to reshuffle economic ministers JAKARTA (JP): The clamor is growing for President Abdurrahman Wahid to fire his economic ministers amid public impatience over their perceived inability to pull the country out of the economic crisis.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
New service to pamper prepaid simPATI cards
New service to pamper prepaid simPATI cards JAKARTA (JP): The extraordinary expansion of Internet-enabled cellular telephone facilities owes much to factors peculiar to humankind, making consumers receptive to a handset-based online experience.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Central Java fisheryfolk sink in debt
Central Java fisheryfolk sink in debtBy Haryoso SEMARANG (JP): The Central Java high seas are rich in marine resources; most notably fish but, ironically, loan sharks, who prey on local fisherfolk by throwing them into the jaws of sheer poverty.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
No paper
No paper In observance of the Hindu Day of Silence, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Tuesday. The Post will appear again on Wednesday. -- Publisher
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Wullems to help PSM Makassar
Wullems to help PSM Makassar MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Henk Wullems of the Netherlands, a former coach of the national soccer team, signed a contract with the PSM Makassar club on Saturday.Williams, who also coached the Bandung Raya and Pelita Bakrie (now Pelita Solo) teams, and Dutch teams...
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Study center to be established at Jakarta Historical Museum
Study center to be established at Jakarta Historical Museum JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Historical Museum will have a study center for Jakarta history, an official said on Saturday.The museum director, Tinia Budiati, said the center is expected to become the place for research activities, including...
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
'Democracy' vs democracy
'Democracy' vs democracy There was never any question that Megawati Soekarnoputri would be reelected chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) this weekend. Before PDI Perjuangan held its congress in Semarang last week, Megawati commanded such immense support from...
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Landslide kills six
Landslide kills six WONOSOBO, Central Java: A landslide resulting from torrential rains hit Gerangan village late on Thursday, leaving at least six people dead and six others injured.Rescue workers and locals managed to unearth the six bodies from the mud on Friday afternoon, Antara reported on...
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
PDIP comes under fire from experts
PDIP comes under fire from experts SEMARANG (JP): The first congress of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) crossed the finishing line unimpeded, but has raised criticism from both insiders and outsiders over its failure to live up to people's demands.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Five die in car accident
Five die in car accident TANGERANG (JP): Five passengers of an angkot (public minivan) were killed when a truck speeding in the wrong direction hit the vehicle on Jl. Daan Mogot at Tanah Tinggi area on Saturday around midnight, police and witnesses said.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Soeharto's lawyers 'can be arrested'
Soeharto's lawyers 'can be arrested' JAKARTA (JP): Observers and legal practitioners said on Saturday that Soeharto's lawyers could be arrested for hampering the investigation into the former president's alleged corruption case.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Mob burns house of 'witch'
Mob burns house of 'witch' PURWOKERTO, Central Java: About 100 angry residents in Karangtengah village in Cilongok of Banyumas regency burned down on Saturday the house of a local named Muhidi Watim, 50, for allegedly practicing black magic.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
UMNO celebrates by-election victory
UMNO celebrates by-election victory KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Leaders of Malaysia's ruling party on Sunday celebrated their victory in a closely watched by-election, trumpeting the win as a rebuke of opposition claims that Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was losing the people's support.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
The dilemma in hiking oil prices
The dilemma in hiking oil pricesBy David E. Sumual JAKARTA (JP): The price of oil is of critical importance to today's Indonesian economy, given that oil is the largest traded commodity, both in volume and value terms. It is generally known that we depend on a "hydrocarbon economy".
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Collector offers wide range of rare books
Collector offers wide range of rare booksBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Having trouble locating books and other printed materials dealing with the history of Indonesia?Browsing the virtual bookstores on the Web might prove helpful.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
SNYL expects 40% growth
SNYL expects 40% growth Insurance company PT Asuransi Jiwa Sewu New York Life (SNYL) said it expected its new individual sales to grow by 40 percent this year amid the growing demand for life insurance.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Singh wins Rally Indonesia
Singh wins Rally Indonesia MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Malaysian racer and top seed Karamjit Singh and navigator Allen Goh won the final stage of the Gudang Garam Rally Indonesia here on Sunday.Singh, driving the Proton PERT, finished first with a total time of 3:01:00.5.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
PDI Perjuangan: So much to learn to become a modern party
PDI Perjuangan: So much to learn to become a modern party The leadership of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) have been talking about making the party into a "modern" one. Mochtar Buchori, the chief organizer of the party congress which ended on Saturday, talked to The...
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Free circumcision for students
Free circumcision for students JAKARTA (JP): The student senate at the Medical School of the University of Indonesia held a one-day free circumcision service for teenagers living near the Salemba campus in Central Jakarta on Sunday.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Berau Coal restructures US$40 million in debt
Berau Coal restructures US$40 million in debt JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed heavy equipment distributor PT United Tractors said its coal mining subsidiary, PT Berau Coal, had signed an agreement with its creditors on the restructuring of a debt worth US$40 million.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Save Kartini and baby's lives
Save Kartini and baby's lives The photos of brides and grooms, most with babies in arms (The Jakarta Post , March 20, 2000) spoke volumes about the tolerance of the world's largest Muslim society. Here were hundreds of couples, most already blessed with the gift of new life, being gracefully...
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Investors, where are you?
Investors, where are you?From PelitaWhen President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid went on successive tours of many countries, many people, including Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly Amien Rais, voiced sharp criticism.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Asia enters new era in digital audio service
Asia enters new era in digital audio service A group of Indonesian journalists were invited by WorldSpace Corp. to witness the live broadcast in Singapore recently of the launch of its digital satellite in Kourou, French Guiana. The following is a report from The Jakarta Post's Hyginus Hardoyo.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Human skeletons found in separate graves in Aceh
Human skeletons found in separate graves in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): A joint team of policemen and military personnel found eight human skeletons -- some dressed in military uniforms -- during search operations in Aceh Besar, North and West Aceh on Saturday, a military source said.Lt. Col.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Matraman residents called to settle battle themselves
Matraman residents called to settle battle themselves JAKARTA (JP): City police chief Maj. Gen. Nurfaizi regretted the seemingly endless dispute between two neighboring residents in the Matraman area, East Jakarta, urging the disputed parties to settle the prolonged battle on their own.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Student working as taxi driver murdered
Student working as taxi driver murdered JAKARTA (JP): Efendi Manurung, a college student who earned his living driving a taxi, was killed by two thieves pretending to be passengers on Saturday evening.According to a police report, the crime took place at about 7:30 p.m. on a spot of Jl.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, April 3, 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, April 3, 2000Exhibitions * Sculpture Exhibition: Mother of Earth, at Galeri Lawang, 8th floor of block L building, Campus I Tarumanegara University, Jl. S. Parman no. 1, West Jakarta, until April 21.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
IMF does not object to delay in fuel price hikes: Kwik
IMF does not object to delay in fuel price hikes: Kwik JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) did not object to the government's decision to delay fuel price hikes, Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie said.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
JSX to be quiet due to religious holidays
JSX to be quiet due to religious holidays JAKARTA (JP): The religious holidays on Tuesday and Thursday will drive trading activities on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) to a very quiet state this week, according to equity analysts.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Govt plays down lawsuit against Johny
Govt plays down lawsuit against Johny JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab played down on Saturday a lawsuit filed by two U.S. human rights groups against an Indonesian Army general, saying it was an ordinary case in the United States.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Asia needs biotechnology to boost rice yields: Experts
Asia needs biotechnology to boost rice yields: Experts MANILA (DPA): Asia needs to turn to such "cutting-edge science and technology" as genetic engineering to boost rice production and feed its growing population, scientists attending a rice research conference in the Philippines said Sunday.
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
Cruelty of PKI
Cruelty of PKIFrom Pikiran RakyatWhat? Gus Dur has apologized to the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI)? You must be wrong! Have you heard correctly? So, in what capacity has Gus Dur made the apology? As a private person or as the President and leader of the Indonesian people?Gus! Have you forgotten...
Mon, 03 Apr 2000
No more medals for RI swimmers in Pusan
No more medals for RI swimmers in Pusan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia failed to earn more medals in the Sixth Asian Swimming Championship's final day at Pusan, South Korea after its swimmers only managed to finish below the top three.