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Mon, 10 Jan 2000
Residents block road in Jimbaran
Residents block road in Jimbaran JIMBARAN, Bali: Local residents blocked the road leading to the Four Seasons and The Ritz Carlton in Jimbaran, some 25 kilometers south of Bali capital's Denpasar, on Saturday, demanding compensation for the land taken up by it.
Mon, 10 Jan 2000
Landslide cuts off 15,000 people
Landslide cuts off 15,000 people KUALA LUMPUR (AP): About 15,000 residents of a Malaysian highlands resort area were stranded when a landslide cut off all road and telephone links.Residents of Cameron Highlands, a hill resort region in central Malaysia, are still recovering from a mud slide that...
Mon, 10 Jan 2000
Large influx of travelers on weekend: Official
Large influx of travelers on weekend: Official JAKARTA (JP): The capital is set to groan under a massive influx of returning Idul Fitri holiday makers beginning this weekend, railway officials said on Sunday.
Mon, 10 Jan 2000
Forest export earnings to exceed $8b in 2000
Forest export earnings to exceed $8b in 2000 JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forestry Society (MPI) forecasts the country's foreign exchange earnings from exports of wood and other forest-related products this year to reach more than US$8 billion.
Mon, 10 Jan 2000
A Cabinet reshuffle imminent?
A Cabinet reshuffle imminent? Compared to (his predecessor) B.J. Habibie, President Abdurrahman Wahid has everything. He has a strong legitimacy that originates from the people because he was chosen as the result of a fair general election.
Mon, 10 Jan 2000
Six armed robbers break in at dawn
Six armed robbers break in at dawn JAKARTA (JP): A group of six robbers, armed with sharp weapons, broke into a house in Central Jakarta early on Sunday, making off with a car, jewelry, and electronics goods totaling Rp 85.6 million (US$12,230).A local police officer said the robbery on Jl.
Mon, 10 Jan 2000
Violence in Maluku
Violence in Maluku I regret Donna K. Woodward's letter Gen. Wiranto's Berlin Wall? in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 5, 2000. The violence in Maluku involves conflict between Christians and Muslims. The former wants to annihilate the latter.
Mon, 10 Jan 2000
Carbide cannons put the bang in Idul Fitri
Carbide cannons put the bang in Idul FitriBy Edi Petebang and Erma S. Ranik PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): Loud explosions rattled hamlets along Kapuas and Landak rivers during the month of Ramadhan. The deafening noise peaked on the eve of Idul Fitri.
Mon, 10 Jan 2000
Fire destroys four blocks of souvenir market in Kuta
Fire destroys four blocks of souvenir market in Kuta KUTA, Bali (JP): Fire destroyed four blocks of a five-block souvenir market here on Sunday, causing at least Rp 5 billion in losses.No fatalities were reported.Eyewitnesses said the fire started at about 7:00 a.m. local time at a kiosk in Block A.
Mon, 10 Jan 2000
BI: Third parties and second opinions
BI: Third parties and second opinions YOGYAKARTA (JP): The government's move to present the Supreme Audit Agency's (BPK) audit of Bank Indonesia (BI) to the House of Representatives last week has sparked a rift between the government and the central bank, leading to more fears in relation to the...
Mon, 10 Jan 2000
East Timor under control, says UN force
East Timor under control, says UN force DILI (AP): After three months of occupation by international peacekeepers, East Timor is now relatively safe and there is no longer a major security threat by pro-Indonesian militias, the incoming leader of the UN multinational force said on Sunday.Lt. Gen.
Mon, 10 Jan 2000
Man's body found at construction site
Man's body found at construction site JAKARTA (JP): A man in his 30s was found dead at a restricted construction site in the Senen area, Central Jakarta, on Sunday morning.Local police said they were in the dark about the identity of the man and the cause of his death.
Mon, 10 Jan 2000
Bishop involved in politics?
Bishop involved in politics? This is a reaction to your report on Maluku may get new leaders in the Jan. 6, 2000 edition. Since when is a Catholic bishop, or priest for that matter, called upon to act as a spokesman for the President on political matters? Was it proper for Bishop Petrus Mandagie to...
Mon, 10 Jan 2000
Graft the reason for potential Cabinet shake-up: Khofifah
Graft the reason for potential Cabinet shake-up: Khofifah JAKARTA (JP): The possibility of a Cabinet reshuffle remains uncertain, but if there is one it will not bear political motives, State Minister of the Empowerment of Women Khofifah Indar Parawansa said on Sunday.
Mon, 10 Jan 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Jan. 10, 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Jan. 10, 2000Exhibitions * Handicraft Exhibition: Cinderamata Nusantara, at Galeri Kampoeng Seni, in Metropolitan Mal, Bekasi, Jan. 7. Dances and music performance, every Monday, Thursday, at 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mon, 10 Jan 2000
Gus Dur's inner circle
Gus Dur's inner circle Critics of President Abdurrahman Wahid accused him last week of practicing his own form of cronyism when he enlisted two close friends as top aides. Marsilam Simanjuntak and Bondan Gunawan, colleagues from Gus Dur's days at Forum of Democracy, were appointed respectively...
Mon, 10 Jan 2000
'January effect' blunted by fears of U.S. rate hike
'January effect' blunted by fears of U.S. rate hike JAKARTA (JP): Fund managers are expected to start the year's buying program, intensifying their activities at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) and raising the composite index this week, according to stock analysts.
Mon, 10 Jan 2000
RI resin injures US firms
RI resin injures US firms WASHINGTON (Dow Jones): The International Trade Commission Thursday issued a preliminary ruling that U.S. manufacturers are being injured by expandable polystyrene resins imported from Indonesia and South Korea at less than fair value.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Bribery allegation in Paiton project denied
Bribery allegation in Paiton project denied JAKARTA (JP): Tycoon Hashim Djojohadikusumo denied on Thursday that independent power producer PT Paiton Energy used bribery to secure its controversial power purchase contract with state-owned electricity company PT PLN.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
No paper
No paper In observance of Idul Fitri, The Jakarta Post will not appear on Saturday and Sunday. The Post will resume publication on Monday. We wish our Muslim readers a Happy Idul Fitri. -- Publisher
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Navy opens blockade in Maluku waters
Navy opens blockade in Maluku waters JAKARTA (JP): The Navy has imposed a blockade in Maluku waters to help prevent the spread of violence in the area and expedite evacuations, which have transported some 17,500 people in less than a week.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Police arrest member of gang of ax-wielding robbers
Police arrest member of gang of ax-wielding robbers JAKARTA (JP): A young man in his twenties was arrested shortly after he smashed a motorist's car window and grabbed the latter's cell phone in a daylight robbery on Jl. Kramat Bundar of Senen subdistrict in Central Jakarta on Wednesday.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Muslims prepare to mark Idul Fitri on Saturday
Muslims prepare to mark Idul Fitri on Saturday JAKARTA (JP): The estimated 9 million Muslims in Jakarta are preparing to celebrate the arrival of Idul Fitri with mass prayers on Saturday.As is customary, the Idul Fitri morning prayer will take place at about 7 a.m.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Music 5:00 Ramadhan Program 6:00 Sports 6:30 TVRI News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Ramadhan Program 9:00 World News 9:30...
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Fatwa's name restored, salary reimbursed
Fatwa's name restored, salary reimbursed JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso on Thursday officially restored the good name of Muslim scholar Andi Mappetahang Fatwa, who lost his position in the city administration in 1979 for his opposition to the ruling New Order regime.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
11 foreigners to be deported
11 foreigners to be deported JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta Immigration Office will soon deport nine Indians and two Sri Lankans for overstaying and possessing fake Indonesian Temporary Staying Permits (KITAS), an official said on Wednesday.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Idul Fitri reflections
Idul Fitri reflections Idul Fitri has arrived again, and as usual, it is a time to rejoice and to contemplate, as well as a time for self- reflection. Coming at the end of Ramadhan, Idul Fitri caps the holy month during which Muslims refrain from eating and drinking, and restrain from indulging in...
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Idul Fitri travelers make hay while the sun shines
Idul Fitri travelers make hay while the sun shinesBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Packed train stations are a common sight these days as people get ready to leave town to celebrate Idul Fitri back home.And as part of the annual tradition, the revelers usually bring "a little something" with them --...
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Renault seen facing long, bumpy road in Asia
Renault seen facing long, bumpy road in Asia TOKYO (Reuters): Renault SA's Asian push gathered steam this week with news of talks to buy Samsung Motors and reported plans to build cars at Nissan Motor Co's Southeast Asian plants, but analysts warn the road ahead will be long and bumpy.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Nirwan Bakrie sued at commercial court
Nirwan Bakrie sued at commercial court JAKARTA (JP): PT Sinar Mas Multifinance has filed a bankruptcy suit with the Jakarta Commercial Court against prominent businessman Nirwan D. Bakrie for his allegedly unfulfilled personal guarantee of over Rp 60 billion (US$8.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Generals' lawyers to visit East Timor
Generals' lawyers to visit East Timor JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers defending Army generals under scrutiny for their alleged involvement in the East Timor debacle will visit the territory on Jan. 16 to prove their clients' innocence.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Amien slams rights body for apathy on Maluku woes
Amien slams rights body for apathy on Maluku woes JAKARTA (JP): With violence in Maluku continuing unabated, People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais lashed out at the National Commission on Human Rights on Thursday for turning a blind eye to the bloodshed.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Storm wrecks 40 houses in C. Java
Storm wrecks 40 houses in C. Java SEMARANG: Heavy rain and strong winds lashed three villages in Kranggan district, Central Java, on Thursday causing damage to 40 houses."The three villages are Kranggan, Badran and Pendowo.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Hotel industry sees better growth for 2000
Hotel industry sees better growth for 2000 JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's hotel industry is projected to see a between five percent and 10 percent growth in room occupancy rates this year due to increasing business activity, an analyst said earlier this week.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
The easiest work
The easiest workFrom Rakyat MerdekaWe are now in 2000 and hope that the new year will bring improvement to all fields, especially to the economy. Political stability, general security and a less mercurial government are also among our expectations.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Busy Idul Fitri for President, Vice President
Busy Idul Fitri for President, Vice President JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid and the first family will hold four open-house sessions at Merdeka Palace on the first day of the post-fasting month Idul Fitri holiday to receive well- wishers, including members of the public.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Jan. 7, 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Jan. 7, 2000Exhibitions * Handicraft Exhibition: Cinderamata Nusantara, at Galeri Kampoeng Seni, in Metropolitan Mal, Bekasi, Jan. 7. Dances and music performance, every Monday, Thursday, at 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
From Irian Jaya to Papua
From Irian Jaya to Papua I refer to the article in The Jakarta Post, Jan. 2, 2000 entitled President changes Irian Jaya's name to Papua.Prior to 2000, President Abdurrahman Wahid announced that the name of the Irian Jaya province would be Papua. Many people expressed disagreement with that decision.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Analysts back Gus Dur on removing Sjahril
Analysts back Gus Dur on removing Sjahril JAKARTA (JP): Analysts support President Abdurrahman Wahid's move to replace Bank Indonesia governor Sjahril Sabirin, but major factions at the House of Representatives have yet to give a response to his proposal.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
11 die as bus falls into ravine
11 die as bus falls into ravine SUBANG, West Java: Eleven people were killed and 15 others injured when a bus heading for Central Java from Jakarta plunged into 30-meter deep ravine in Subang on Thursday.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
A fiery Foster stars in new version of 'Anna and the King'
A fiery Foster stars in new version of 'Anna and the King'By Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): East is East and West is West. And the twain did meet at the court of the King of Siam.At least they did in the 1860s, when a British woman came to the palace to teach King Mongkut's children and wives...
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Garuda offers free hotel
Garuda offers free hotel JAKARTA (JP): Passengers flying business class with Garuda to Jakarta from Padang, Banjarmasin, Batam, Manado, Jayapura, Biak or Ampenan will get a free one-night stay at Sahid Hotel or Aryaduta Hotel upon arrival in Jakarta.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Prabowo makes secret visit to capital
Prabowo makes secret visit to capital JAKARTA (JP): Lt. Gen. (ret) Prabowo Subianto, the disgraced former chief of the Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad), left Jakarta on Thursday after a brief and highly secretive visit here, his friends said on Thursday.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Jan. 6, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,129.00 7,201.00Australian dollar 1 4,690.88 4,741.86Austrian schilling 1 534.56 540.48Belgian franc 1 182.34 184.36Brunei dollar 1 4,301.32 4,347.38Canadian dollar 1 4,914.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Suspected arms supplier dies from beating in Aceh
Suspected arms supplier dies from beating in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): A military police officer who was detained for selling arms to the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has died from severe head and bodily injuries, a hospital administrator said.The director of Tapak Tuan Hospital in South Aceh, T.M.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Patience and fairness needed
Patience and fairness neededFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe regrettable Ambon clashes have not only resulted in many people being killed, but also giving the image of Indonesia as a violent nation. In fact, we were known as a patient, polite and hospitable nation.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Observers back Gus Dur's assessment of police
Observers back Gus Dur's assessment of police JAKARTA (JP): Military and police observers cautiously supported President Abdurrahman Wahid's statement on the National Police's role and duties.Army Lt. Gen. (ret) Hasnan Habib, former National Police chief Gen.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
TV stations compete for holiday viewers
TV stations compete for holiday viewers JAKARTA (JP): Idul Fitri for most is a time to visit neighbors and relatives, wish each other well and ask for forgiveness for any trespasses.While people will continue to take part in these time-honored traditions, local TV stations are doing their best to...
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Three Iranians stranded in Merauke
Three Iranians stranded in Merauke MERAUKE, Irian Jaya: Three Iranians have been stranded in the town of Merauke since November awaiting financial aid from the Iranian embassy in Jakarta, Antara reported on Thursday.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
No cure no pay
No cure no pay Upon learning of a massage clinic in Batam that accepts patients for treatment on a no-cure, no-pay basis, a few of us visited Batam recently. While we consider the four of us to be healthy, we tried out the two-hour massage therapy of Yayasan Pijit Berdiploma Indonesia (Certified...