Motorcyclists in JakartaFrom Bisnis IndonesiaA growing number of motorcyclists in Jakarta ignore traffic signs, thereby endangering other road users.They drive on the sidewalks of Jl. Matraman, Sudirman and Tomang, depriving pedestrians of their right of way.

Student brawlsFrom RepublikaThe increased frequency of brawling among secondary school students in Jakarta is a tremendous worry. The brawls seem to be organized and have increased in brutality. It is regrettable that some victims are students of good conduct.

Right body reaffirms findings on July 27 riot JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights announced yesterday that one of the five fatalities in the July 27 riots resulted from a gunshot wound.

Government intervention in economy still neededBy Prapti Widinugraheni MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The 13th congress of the Indonesian Economists Association (ISEI) closed here yesterday with its participants agreeing to the inarguable need for government intervention in the country's economic...

Nobel prize for Horta sends the wrong message: Alatas JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas says the decision to award exiled East Timor separatist leader Jose Ramos Horta the Nobel Peace Prize has sent the "wrong" message to Indonesia.

Erby pulls no punches for the starsBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Guarding celebrities is still an unusual profession here.Many local dignitaries feel safe enough walking around, even in big cities like Jakarta, without "Rambos" to fend off bothersome fans and make sure they don't get hurt.

Basic training course a must for city's 'satpam'By Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): The rise in brutal crime has put the fear of God into many Jakartans.Many households and most offices in Jakarta already employ security guards, known as satpam.

Scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours JAKARTA (JP): I had been driving around the parking ground of a government building for fifteen minutes, desperately trying to find a parking space, when my lady-friend pushed the horn and held up two fingers. To my surprise, it worked magic.

ITB grants Hartarto honorary doctoral degree BANDUNG, West Java (JP): Hartarto Sastrosoenarto, coordinating minister for production and distribution, was awarded an honorary doctoral degree yesterday by the prestigious Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB).

India is cementing closer relations with ASEAN S.D. Muni looks at how common interests are drawing India and ASEAN closer together. India's maiden participation in the Jakarta ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and Post-Ministerial Conference (PMC) meetings was low-key but confident.

Jakartans differ over services of 'satpam' JAKARTA (JP): Some might say that hiring a satpam or a personal bodyguard is just a waste of money. But they will change their mind when their family or property is attacked.The Jakarta Post asked people what they think.

More people use services of 'satpam' A high crime rate and robust economic growth have led many wealthy people to hiring security guards to protect their lives, families and properties. The Jakarta Post reporters Gedsiri Suhartono, K.

Guess What? Journalists don't give up easily and when they press their interviewees for an answer, they often end up irritating them.That happened on Wednesday of Oct. 9. Actually it was a great day for journalists, who were covering two Army events in Bandung -- the installment of Maj. Gen.

Wang set for second straight win in Indonesia SURABAYA, East Java (Agencies): Defending champion Wang Shi- Ting and fourth seeded Nana Miyagi both scored straight set victories to reach the final of the US$107,500 Wismilak International here yesterday.Taiwanese Wang, seeded No.

Cambodia edges towards peace, prosperity and democracyBy Sorpong Peou Prospects for peace in the country have improved following a split in the Khmer Rouge Cambodia may be on a slow but sure path towards peace, prosperity and democracy.

Sifting through pieces of Indonesian maritime historyText and photos by Bambang Budi Utomo JAKARTA (JP): My forefathers were people of the sea. Conquering the wide open seas was their passion...This song was popular years ago with school children and villagers.