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Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Extinguishers to be provided citywide

Extinguishers to be provided citywideDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration will provide fire extinguishers for all neighborhood units, community units and subdistrict offices to help fight fires in densely populated areas that fire trucks have difficulty accessing.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Thursday, April 29, 2004

Thursday, April 29, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria7:30 Music10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/RI requires much higher quality education nationwide; Academics

RI requires much higher quality education nationwide; AcademicsLeony Aurora, Jakarta Education observers suggested on Wednesday that the government should focus on improving the quality of education at schools instead of merely pushing for higher standards in the national final examinations.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/'Education is being sacrificed for profit'

'Education is being sacrificed for profit' The protracted dispute over state middle school SMP 56 in Melawai, South Jakarta, has triggered various reactions among residents, including those who believe that the case has been politicized by a certain party.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Russian chopper deal lands several in hot water

Russian chopper deal lands several in hot waterKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators have found numerous problems in the US$21.6 million purchase of four Russian-made Mi-17 helicopters committed by high-ranking officers in the Army, the defense ministry and the finance ministry.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Duckling becomes a swan

Duckling becomes a swan When I opened The Jakarta Post, dated April 25, I noticed a difference. Then I spotted the "Box" at the right side bottom. The Post has become a strapping twenty-one year old, a prime youth, "full of beans" to quote Woodhouse.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Big raid busts small den

Big raid busts small den BOGOR: A joint team from the National Police, Bogor Police, the bomb squad and the police's paramilitary Mobile Brigade raided a gambling den in a small shop on Jl. Siliwangi on Wednesday, managing to seize Rp 27.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Message from the Ambassador:

Message from the Ambassador: In conjunction with the Queen's Day anniversary on April 30, the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Indonesia Ruud Treffers consented to a special interview with The Jakarta Post contributor T.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Man nabbed for spying on girls

Man nabbed for spying on girls TANGERANG: An IT worker was arrested late on Monday after neighbors at his boarding house discovered a hidden camera in the bedroom ceiling of three female university students.The 27-year-old, identified only as LY, was arrested late on Monday.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Fast, transparent legal process on illegal logging a must

Fast, transparent legal process on illegal logging a mustTony Hotland JakartaA group of environmentalists renewed on Wednesday their call for a prompt and transparent legal process in illegal logging cases as a condition to restore public trust in the government and to deter other people from ...

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Lampung revote faces mounting opposition

Lampung revote faces mounting oppositionOyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung The Lampung legislative council is facing increasing pressure to cancel its plans for a gubernatorial revote, while three major factions withdrew their members from the election committee in protest.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Only four parties submit list of major donors

Only four parties submit list of major donorsMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta Only four out of the 24 political parties that contested the legislative elections have submitted to the General Elections Commission (KPU) the names of those who made donations amounting to Rp 5 million (US$581) or more.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Old buildings in Padang in danger of disappearing

Old buildings in Padang in danger of disappearingImran Rusli, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West Sumatra The West Sumatra public works office and several office buildings were located near the port, in addition to a building with thick and high walls that was a military warehouse and was never idle.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Chile, Indonesia sign treaty to boost bilateral trade ties

Chile, Indonesia sign treaty to boost bilateral trade tiesFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian and Chilean governments signed on Wednesday an economic cooperation agreement to boost bilateral trade.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Museum Bahari valuable but neglected

Museum Bahari valuable but neglectedBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaLike buried treasure, it's tough to find the Indonesian maritime history museum, which is hidden away in the corner between the busy Pasar Ikan and Pakin roads in Penjaringan, North Jakarta.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/The impact of Wiranto's presidential bid

The impact of Wiranto's presidential bidBantarto Bandoro, Jakarta To the surprise of many, domestically and internationally, Gen. (ret.) Wiranto trounced Golkar Party leader Akbar Tandjung in the party's first-ever internal election, making him a strong contender for the presidential position.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Indosat launches value-added matrix with 13 partners

Indosat launches value-added matrix with 13 partnersDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Telecommunications firm PT Indonesian Satellite Corporation (Indosat) signed an agreement on Wednesday with 13 companies and educational institutes for the establishment of a value-added matrix that would ...

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Fast, transparent legal process on illegal logging a must

Fast, transparent legal process on illegal logging a mustTony Hotland JakartaA group of environmentalists renewed on Wednesday their call for a prompt and transparent legal process in illegal logging cases as a condition to restore public trust in the government and to deter other people from ...

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Thomas, Uber Cups face TV boycott

Thomas, Uber Cups face TV boycott Seven private television stations threatened to boycott the Thomas and Uber Cups in protest over the restriction in their coverage during the championship.The championship will run in Jakarta from May 7 to May 16, 2004.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Open letter to the next President of Indonesia

Open letter to the next President of IndonesiaKahlil Rowter, Jakarta I congratulate you on becoming the leader of the fourth most populous country on earth and the third largest democracy in history.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Women reject military candidates

Women reject military candidates SEMARANG: The Indonesian Women's Coalition (KPI) voiced strong opposition to presidential candidates with military backgrounds during a rally in Semarang, Central Java, on Wednesday.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Global activism strengthens value of democracy

Global activism strengthens value of democracyZakiyuddin Baidhawy, Surakarta, Central Java During the eighties many activists embraced a simple slogan: "Think globally, act locally." The message: In acting at the local level, one needed to understand how global forces affected local reality.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Indosat launches value-added matrix with 13 partners

Indosat launches value-added matrix with 13 partnersDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Telecommunications firm PT Indonesian Satellite Corporation (Indosat) signed an agreement on Wednesday with 13 companies and educational institutes for the establishment of a value-added matrix that would ...

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/How to protect the Malacca Straits

How to protect the Malacca StraitsMichael Richardson, The Straits Times, Asia News Network/Singapore Singapore's Defense Minister Teo Chee Hean has called for tighter security in the Malacca Straits to prevent a possible maritime terrorist attack that could, at least temporarily, close the 900 km ...

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Zafira Elegance born out of feedback

Zafira Elegance born out of feedbackNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Collecting and analyzing customer feedback is indeed a way to remain afloat amid tight competition. Prior to releasing the latest model of its multipurpose van (MPV), PT General Motors Indonesia (GMI) did just that.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Correction

CorrectionEditorial: The NKRI supporters were ostensibly .... in the third paragraph of Wednesday's editorial should read The RMS supporters were ostensibly ...We regret the error.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Our legal black hole

Our legal black hole This time it was the 94.5 percent-owned subsidiary of British Prudential Assurance Company Ltd. that plunged into Indonesia's legal "black hole".

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Niaga Q1 profit up by more than 200%

Niaga Q1 profit up by more than 200%Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta Publicly listed Bank Niaga, the country's ninth largest bank in terms of assets, said on Wednesday that first quarter profits surged by more than 200 percent on the back of strong revenue from lending operations and a decline in the ...

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/BNI posts lower Q1 net profit

BNI posts lower Q1 net profitThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) said on Wednesday its first quarter net profit plunged by 13 percent upon its decision to raise bad loan provisions by more than fourfold.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Tangerang thieves snatch Rp 130m in latest case

Tangerang thieves snatch Rp 130m in latest caseMulta Fidrus, Tangerang Two thieves managed to steal Rp 130 million (US$15,295) belonging to a Taiwanese timber businessman from the inside of a car that had stopped outside of a penitentiary in Tangerang municipality on Wednesday.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Govt to disburse Rp 3.1t funds to SMEs

Govt to disburse Rp 3.1t funds to SMEsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Wednesday it would disburse around Rp 3.1 trillion (US$364.71 million) in special loans for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) next week.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Campaign targets teenage smoking

Campaign targets teenage smokingWahyoe Boediwardhana, Kuta, Bali The message is clear: teenagers should not smoke. That is the slogan of a campaign launched by two multinational giants, a convenience store franchise company and one of the leading cigarette producers in the world.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Police build costly hospital in Papua

Police build costly hospital in Papua JAYAPURA, Papua: The National Police have built a hospital in Jayapura, Papua, at a cost of Rp 18 billion (US$2.2 million). The hospital was inaugurated by Papua Police chief Insp. Gen. Timbul Silaen on Wednesday.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/44 students remain at Melawai as deadline expires

44 students remain at Melawai as deadline expiresBambang Nurbianto/Damar Harsanto, Jakarta As of the deadline on Wednesday, 44 first-year students of state middle school SMP 56 had stayed behind in a last-ditch effort to keep their school on Jl. Melawai Raya, South Jakarta.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Kuwaiti Ambassador clarifies

Kuwaiti Ambassador clarifies With reference to the article Kuwait deports more RI workers issued on April 26 in your well-circulated newspaper, I would like to inform you that what was mentioned in my statement was absolutely untrue.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Projector stolen from eye clinic

Projector stolen from eye clinic JAKARTA: Someone broke into an eye clinic located in the Griya Puspa building at Persahabatan Hospital in East Jakarta early on Wednesday morning, making off with an overhead projector, a security guard said."One of the guards checked the room at about 1 a.m.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Diplomatic pressure urged to spare maids from S'pore gallows

Diplomatic pressure urged to spare maids from S'pore gallowsA. Junaidi JakartaActivists from various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) urged the government on Wednesday to take diplomatic measures and legal action to help five Indonesian female housemaids now facing possible death sentences ...

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Receiver to report Prudential directors

Receiver to report Prudential directorsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The lawyer appointed by the court to safeguard the assets of PT Prudential Life Assurance threatened on Wednesday to report the company's directors to the police for obstructing him from carrying out his duties.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Lake level drops as farmers plant crops

Lake level drops as farmers plant crops BOGOR: The lake level in a popular resort area in Cijeruk village, Cijeruk, is decreasing because residents had converted the area into paddy fields during the past four years, Lido Lake Resort general manager Irmansjah Madewa said on Tuesday.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Tripartite group set up to aid HI workers' plight

Tripartite group set up to aid HI workers' plightThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Manpower and Transmigration Agency will set up a tripartite discussion with the management of PT Hotel Indonesia Natour (HIN) and the workers' union, which represents around 1,300 employees of Hotel Indonesia ...

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Outspoken Ba'asyir turns mum

Outspoken Ba'asyir turns mumP.C. Naommy, Jakarta Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir refused on Wednesday to answer police questions over his alleged role in regional terrorist network Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) during an examination at Salemba Penitentiary in Jakarta.The questioning, led by Sr. Comr.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 29, 2004

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 29, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Solo exhibition of Wayan Karja Blue of Karja, , Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan Ubud (Tel. 0361 979252), until May 25. * Ceramic and Painting by Philip Lakeman and Graham Oldroyd, at Jenggala Ceramic Jl.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/New bylaw may worsen Jakarta pollution

New bylaw may worsen Jakarta pollutionMulta Fidrus, Tangerang An environmentalist raised concerns that a new bylaw, which was just enforced earlier this month, might worsen river pollution as it apparently disregarded control of the disposal of liquid waste produced by hospitals.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Wiranto and Timor Leste

Wiranto and Timor Leste In the commentary Wiranto must face the storm by Pitan Daslani (The Jakarta Post, April, 26) there appears a truly astonishing paragraph, "Everybody put the blame on Wiranto as well as the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the police, despite their self- sacrificing ...

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Rise in world interest rates could adversely affect emerging markets

Rise in world interest rates could adversely affect emerging marketsJ. Bradford DeLong Project Syndicate One swallow does not make a summer, and one month of normal job growth, and rising prices in the United States does not mean that the Federal Reserve no longer fears economic malaise ...

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Report on SMP 56 clarified

Report on SMP 56 clarified With reference to The Jakarta Post's Speaker's Corner column on April 26, titled "SMP 56 dispute politicized", we believe that this item may lead to a misunderstanding of the facts, especially regarding the indication of Abdul Latief's intervention in the matter.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Candidate found to have fake cert

Candidate found to have fake cert BANYUMAS, Central Java: The Banyumas General Elections Commission on Wednesday disqualified Suherman, a candidate in the recent legislative election, after his diploma was found to be false.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Legal certainty very important for further investment, ADB says

Legal certainty very important for further investment, ADB saysUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia needs to improve legal certainties if it wants to invite more investment and drive upward its modest economic growth, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Merpati's Kupang-Darwin flight opens

Merpati's Kupang-Darwin flight opens JAKARTA: Merpati airlines will resume flying the Kupang-Darwin route in cooperation with Australian regional airline Airnorth, the state-owned airline announced on Wednesday.Merpati stopped flying the route in 2000.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/;JP;MUN;

;JP;MUN; ANPAa..r.. Scene-salah-president 'No party courts me' JP/4/scene No party wants me: Solahuddin Spelling of his name should be the same JAKARTA: Deputy chairman of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) Salahuddin Wahid said on Wednesday that no political party had ...

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Divorce tops cases in Aceh sharia court

Divorce tops cases in Aceh sharia court BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: Divorce petitions have dominated the types of cases that have been dealt with by the Banda Aceh Sharia Court over the last three months.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Visually impaired support Gus Dur

Visually impaired support Gus DurThe Jakarta Post, Lampung Dozens of visually impaired people staged a rally on Thursday at the Lampung General Elections Commission (KPU)'s office to protest against the commission's ruling at the national level requiring presidential and vice presidential ...

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/House to ask govt to slightly alter martial law in Aceh

House to ask govt to slightly alter martial law in AcehKurniawan Hari, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) is likely to recommend the government lower martial law in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam to a state of civil emergency, given improving security and public order in the province.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/PSM beats Persita to keep lead in RI league

PSM beats Persita to keep lead in RI leagueAndi Hajramurni, Makassar, South Sulawesi PSM of Makassar maintained the lead in the Indonesian soccer league after scraping to a 1-0 victory over 10-man Persita of Tangerang at Mattoangin Stadium here on Wednesday.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Law on teachers needed: Amien

Law on teachers needed: Amien SEMARANG, Central Java: Presidential hopeful Amien Rais said on Wednesday that Indonesia should have a teacher's law to help boost their performance.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Ex-police chief to stand trial over Flores violence

Ex-police chief to stand trial over Flores violenceThe Jakarta Post, Kupang Former Manggarai Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Boni Tompoi will face trial over the deaths of six coffee farmers on Flores island, East Nusa Tenggara, during a violent protest last month.East Nusa Tenggara Police chief Brig.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Crack down on illegal loggers a must

Crack down on illegal loggers a mustTony Hotland, Jakarta A group of environmentalists renewed on Wednesday their call for a prompt and transparent legal process in illegal logging cases as a condition to restore public trust in the government and to deter other people from committing the crime.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/30 types of poisoned food found in NTT

30 types of poisoned food found in NTTYemris Fointuna, Kupang The East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Food and Drugs Agency (POM) said on Wednesday it had discovered at least 30 types of contaminated food and soft drinks in shopping centers, kiosks and stalls.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/No party wants me: Solahuddin

No party wants me: Solahuddin JAKARTA: Deputy chairman of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) Solahuddin Wahid said on Wednesday that no political party had officially offered him a chance to be their vice presidential candidate in the July election.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Megawati accepts terms for coalition with Hamzah

Megawati accepts terms for coalition with HamzahThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang President Megawati Soekarnoputri has accepted three conditions set by Vice President Hamzah Haz for another coalition in the coming presidential election.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/House rejects Ciracas port

House rejects Ciracas port JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) has rejected a government plan to move the special compound for returning migrant workers from the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Ciracas in East Jakarta, saying that it was not cost- nor time- efficient.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Photo-caption

Photo-captionJP/Mulkan SalmonaPOVERTY TALKS: Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Koentjoro-Jakti (right) accompanied by International Labor Organization (ILO) deputy country director Peter Radermaker (left) take questions from participants in a seminar here.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Honda City comes with more safety features

Honda City comes with more safety featuresThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Safety has become the standard in the automotive industry, with automakers striving to provide more safety features to lure safety-conscious consumers.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/KPU hacker case a first for police

KPU hacker case a first for policeEvi Mariani, Jakarta The Jakarta Police cyber crimes division admitted on Wednesday that the investigation into the suspected hacker of the General Elections Committee (KPU) website, Dani Firmansyah, was an unprecedented challenge for the country's legal system.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/The coming age of interest

The coming age of interestJ. Bradford DeLong Project Syndicate One swallow does not make a summer, and one month of normal job growth, and rising prices in the United States does not mean that the Federal Reserve no longer fears economic malaise and deflation.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/3 scientists named chief researchers

3 scientists named chief researchers JAKARTA: The Agency for Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) named three of its experts as chief expert researchers, the highest rank in research, in recognition of their contributions to development their fields.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Human excrement polluting RI

Human excrement polluting RI SANUR, Bali: Almost all rivers and land in Indonesia were contaminated with industrial and domestic waste as well as human excrement an expert said during a national seminar on public sanitation on Wednesday.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Military to send 400 soldiers to Poso

Military to send 400 soldiers to Poso MANADO, North Sulawesi: The provincial military command here will soon send some 400 reinforcement troops to help improve security in the violence-torn regency of Poso, Central Sulawesi, a senior officer said on Wednesday.North Sulawesi military chief Col.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Visually impaired throw support behind Gus Dur

Visually impaired throw support behind Gus DurThe Jakarta Post Lampung Dozens of visually impaired people staged a rally on Thursday at the Lampung General Election Commission (KPU)'s offices to protest against the commission's ruling at the national level requiring presidential and vice ...

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Tension down; Ambon still fears snipers

Tension down; Ambon still fears snipersAzis Tunny and Slamet Susanto, Ambon/Yogyakarta A high-powered government team arrived in Ambon on Wednesday, as people from the provincial capital of Maluku again became segregated along religious lines.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Aggrieved families report hospital

Aggrieved families report hospitalEvi Mariani, Jakarta Police reports were filed against two hospitals in Central Jakarta on Wednesday.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Fast, transparent legal process on illegal logging a must

Fast, transparent legal process on illegal logging a mustTony Hotland JakartaA group of environmentalists renewed on Wednesday their call for a prompt and transparent legal process in illegal logging cases as a condition to restore public trust in the government and to deter other people from ...

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/NGOs try to spare maids from Singapore gallows

NGOs try to spare maids from Singapore gallowsA. Junaidi, Jakarta Activists from various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) urged the government on Wednesday to take diplomatic measures and legal action to help five Indonesian female housemaids now facing possible death sentences in Singapore.

Thu, 29 Apr 2004

JP/Diplomatic pressure urged to spare maids from S'pore gallows

Diplomatic pressure urged to spare maids from S'pore gallowsA. Junaidi JakartaActivists from various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) urged the government on Wednesday to take diplomatic measures and legal action to help five Indonesian female housemaids now facing possible death sentences ...