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Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Outlook 2002: Indonesia's hopes

Outlook 2002: Indonesia's hopes I agree with The Jakarta Post panelist Mr. Soejati Djiwandono's views (Dec. 31, 2001).Reforms in Indonesia are, in one way or another, linked to addressing the genuine grievances of the people.We can understand that solutions cannot be found in the short term.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Foreigners nabbed with $5b counterfeit notes

Foreigners nabbed with $5b counterfeit notesI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Police disclosed here on Thursday that they had detained two foreigners from Senegal and Malawi, who allegedly stored materials to produce some US$5 billion in counterfeit dollar notes in their possession.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Afghan experience shows Indonesia it's OK to rely on outside help

Afghan experience shows Indonesia it's OK to rely on outside helpTeuku Faizasyah, Candidate Ph.D, Diplomatic History and Conflict Resolution, Waikatou University, Hamilton, New Zealand Agreed at last, but will it last? This is the most frequent question raised after the Bonn's talks on ...

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Muslim organizations to hold talks on Islamic law

Muslim organizations to hold talks on Islamic lawSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A militant Muslim organization here is campaigning for Islamic syariah law to be included as an amendment to the 1945 national Constitution.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Bogor bus fare set to increase

Bogor bus fare set to increase BOGOR: Although the government has not yet officially announced a rise in fuel prices, the Bogor Land Transportation Owners' Organization (Organda) proposed on Wednesday a hike in public bus fares from Rp 800 to Rp 1,000.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Asian monies mixed as yen takes a breather

Asian monies mixed as yen takes a breatherNetty Ismail, Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were mixed late Thursday after clambering off their intraday lows, as expressions of concern by Japanese monetary officials over the speed of the yen's recent decline provided the beleaguered Japanese ...

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Lazy legislators disrupt House agenda

Lazy legislators disrupt House agendaKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators failed on Thursday to set a schedule for their activities, which include, among others things, the deliberation of at least 22 crucial bills on various issues for this session.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Price hikes recall another fitful January

Price hikes recall another fitful JanuaryPriyono Tjiptoherijanto, Head, National Employee Affairs Agency (BKN), Jakarta The riots of Jan.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/On capital

On capitalI read with great interest the review you published by Marco Kusumawijaya on the book The Mystery of Capital, written by Hernando de Soto.I have had the pleasure of knowing Hernando for 18 years.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Teenager beaten for stealing cassava

Teenager beaten for stealing cassava JAKARTA: A 14-year-old boy was beaten by a soldier for stealing cassava on his property in Tangerang on Wednesday. The victim was hospitalized for his injuries.The young boy, Yadi, was beaten by Capt.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Prices of rice up 30 percent in several areas in Java

Prices of rice up 30 percent in several areas in JavaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The price of rice has increased by nearly 30 percent in several areas in Central and West Java, and many are attributing that to the government's plan to increase fuel prices and electricity bills.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Debate rages on regional reps revival

Debate rages on regional reps revival JAKARTA: The 90-member working body of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) opened its first meeting on Thursday with a clash over its membership composition.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Pill for men on the way

Pill for men on the way MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Contraceptive pills will soon no longer be exclusively for women.Imam Suharyadi, deputy chairman of the National Family Planning Board (BKKBN) said that a pharmaceutical laboratory in Bandung is developing the pill.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Detikcom, BolehNet form alliance

Detikcom, BolehNet form alliance JAKARTA: Indonesia's leading news portal Detik.com and free e- mail service provider BolehNet have agreed to form a strategic alliance to explore new business opportunities, according to a press statement.CEO of Agracom, the founding owner of Detik.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Police confiscate 470 tons of hoarded fuel aboard ship

Police confiscate 470 tons of hoarded fuel aboard shipRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post , Jakarta The city police have confiscated at least 470 tons of hoarded diesel fuel, worth Rp 5 billion, on a barge off the northern coast of Jakarta.The City police financial detectives division, led by Adj.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/ATI complains about tea auction system

ATI complains about tea auction systemThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The traditional auction system of selling tea which currently is run by a joint marketing board had failed to prop up the price of local tea products, the Indonesian Tea Association (ATI) said on Wednesday.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Does Aceh need a military command?

Does Aceh need a military command?Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The planned revival of a military command in the war-torn province of Aceh has caused controversy among the people of Aceh.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Redefining Japan's role

Redefining Japan's role The whirlwind tour of five Southeast Asian capitals by Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi this week may be in keeping with a tradition for all newly elected Japanese leaders to make introductory courtesy calls on their neighbors, but this time around there is an added ...

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/If I were president

If I were president If I were the president of Indonesia, the first thing I would do is build as many prisons as possible.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, January 11, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, January 11, 2002Exhibitions * Stone Lithographs and Paintings by Ken Pattern, Koi Galeri/Restoran Jl Mahakam I/2 (Tel: 722 2864), 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. until Jan. 31. * Painting Menjemput Impian by Damay, Yaqub Elka, Zeita Gallery, Jl. Kemang Timur no.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Friday, January 11, 2002)

Pick of the Flicks (for Friday, January 11, 2002) .TB3.10" 3.90" 4.70" 5.50"Hollywood KC (Tel. 5256351)American Pie 2 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Original Sin 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 From Hell 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Traffic 15:10 18:10 ...

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Megawati told to suspend IBRA chairman

Megawati told to suspend IBRA chairmanDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri should immediately suspend chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) I Putu Gede Ary Suta to allow an investigation into suspected irregularities within the agency ...

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Diarrhea kills 41 in NTT, dengue haunts N. Sulawesi

Diarrhea kills 41 in NTT, dengue haunts N. SulawesiYemris Fointuna and Yongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Kupang/Manado The death toll from a diarrhea outbreak that has affected several villages in the regency of Belu, bordering East Timor, since early this month has reached 17, and more than 500 ...

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Damar Harsanto

Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Amid anger and frustration on the part of those ejected from their homes, the Jakarta administration has signaled its determination to press ahead with its eviction policy, and has even deployed additional security forces so as to provide the necessary ...

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Ex-Bulog chief questioned, net closing on Akbar

Ex-Bulog chief questioned, net closing on AkbarTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The two central figures in the Rp 54.6 billion State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal switched roles during legal proceedings of the case.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Sutiyoso recruits military officers to beef up civilian security guards

Sutiyoso recruits military officers to beef up civilian security guardsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid anger and frustration on the part of those ejected from their homes, the Jakarta administration has signaled its determination to press ahead with its eviction policy, and ...

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/NU leaders give up efforts to reconcile PKB factions

NU leaders give up efforts to reconcile PKB factionsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the country's largest Muslim organization, which gave birth to the National Awakening Party (PBK), is giving up its exhausting attempts to reconcile two rival factions within the party, citing ...

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/PKB leadership battle hots up

PKB leadership battle hots upBambang Nurbianto and Asip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Yogyakarta The impasse in the leadership tug of war which has split the National Awakening Party (PKB) has failed to dampen its politicians' ambitions to get to the top.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Screen children for cancer: Minister

Screen children for cancer: MinisterLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi has called on parents to have their children checked for cancer at the earliest possible stage to ensure better chances of survival.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Bureaucratic purge is a coup

Bureaucratic purge is a coup The dumping of capable civil servants is fraying the Thai social fabric and opening the road to greater corruptionTransfers of senior bureaucrats under a new government are nothing new in this country.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Rules for shuttlers wishing to play abroad finalized

Rules for shuttlers wishing to play abroad finalizedNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has imposed an unprecedented transfer procedure that demands payment of a fee for elite players who sign with foreign countries.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/E. Timor's patience wears thin over rights tribunal

E. Timor's patience wears thin over rights tribunalTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The East Timor transitional government is considering turning to an international tribunal due to the repeated delays in the trial of officers allegedly involved in the 1999 human rights abuses in the ...

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Japan to

Japan to offer new aid for RIThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Japan Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi will offer Indonesia new aid to support the country's economic recovery, when he meets President Megawati Soekarnoputri in Jakarta tomorrow, said foreign minister Hassan Wirajuda on Thursday.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Fuel price hike seen at 20-25%

Fuel price hike seen at 20-25%Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Thursday it was expecting to raise fuel prices this month by an average of between 20 percent to 25 percent, down from the original proposed 30 percent price hike.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Rupiah Rates Jan.10

Rupiah Rates Jan.10 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,925.00 9,925.00 10,477.00 10,373.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Council factions question budget allocations by city administration

Council factions question budget allocations by city administrationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city council questioned on Thursday the city administration's claim to have provided a greater allocation for general public spending under the 2002 draft city budget.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/PM Koizumi's ASEAN swing

PM Koizumi's ASEAN swingBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta Countries of ASEAN are now rapidly recovering from the currency and economic crisis it has experienced since 1997 with they active assistance of Japan.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/[b]JABAT - I'M NOT SURE WHAT THE LAST PARAGRAPH OF THE FIRST STORY

JABAT - I'M NOT SURE WHAT THE LAST PARAGRAPH OF THE FIRST STORY MEANS - TIMPolice foil fuel hoarding in regencies JAKARTA: Police in Indragiri Hulu, Riau, have arrested SN, 48, and confiscated more than 4,200 liters of solar fuel that was allegedly being hoarded in a bunker near his house in ...

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Warehouse with 75 tons of rice sealed

Warehouse with 75 tons of rice sealed JAKARTA: Police had sealed a warehouse in Marunda, North Jakarta, that was being used to stockpile 15,000 sacks of rice weighing a total of 75 tons, City police spokesman Snr.Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam told reporters on Thursday.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Confusion over wages

Confusion over wages Efforts made by the government to raise workers' wages have almost always involved debates, resistance and chaos because on the one hand, company owners wish to minimize production costs while on the other workers hope to improve the lives of themselves and their families, if ...

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/TV Program: Friday, January 11, 2002

TV Program: Friday, January 11, 2002TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Environment8:45 City News10:00 Children's Song10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Legislators still insisting on Akbar inquiry

Legislators still insisting on Akbar inquiryThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite waning support from many of their colleagues, some legislators were still demanding on Thursday the establishment of a special inquiry into the alleged involvement of House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tanjung in ...

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Military command reinstated in Aceh despite protests

Military command reinstated in Aceh despite protestsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite objections from the Acehnese and from human rights campaigners, the government has decided to reestablish the military command in Aceh, contending that the province needs special treatment ...

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Traffic chaos as jakarta's drains fail in downpour

Traffic chaos as jakarta's drains fail in downpourAnnastashya Emmanuelle and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due to a heavy downpour on Thursday morning, most streets in the city were flooded and caused massive traffic congestion for thousands of commuters.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Antam to build new plant soon

Antam to build new plant soon JAKARTA: State-owned nickel mining company PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (Antam) will start building its third ferronickel plant in Pomala'a, North Sulawesi, within this quarter of the year, a senior official of the company said on Thursday.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Japan to offer new aid for Indonesia

Japan to offer new aid for IndonesiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japan Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi will offer Indonesia new aid to support the country's economic recovery, when he meets President Megawati Soekarnoputri in Jakarta tomorrow, said foreign minister Hassan Wirajuda on Thursday.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 10, 2002: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Medium strip to be demolished

Medium strip to be demolished JAKARTA: A part of tree-lined medium strip on some of the major roads connecting Blok M in South Jakarta and Kota in North Jakarta will be cleared by the city administration to make way for the construction of a bus lane to reduce traffic jams.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Govt prepares new agenda to stop fightings in Ambon

Govt prepares new agenda to stop fightings in AmbonOctavianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Maluku officials were scheduled to meet with the central government in Jakarta on Friday with the hope that new concrete steps would be taken towards resolving sectarian conflict in the province.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Apindo OKs minimum wage

Apindo OKs minimum wageThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Employers' Association (Apindo) vowed on Thursday to comply with a court ruling ordering the implementation of the government's new minimum wage policy.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/Healing powers of gems

Healing powers of gemsFabian H. Chandra, Contributor, Jakarta Gemstone collectors are often interested in precious stones as they are believed to possess magical, medical properties. Gemstone lore only makes them all the more intriguing.

Fri, 11 Jan 2002

JP/StanChart intensifies efforts to buy publicly-listed BCA

StanChart intensifies efforts to buy publicly-listed BCADadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Already regarded as the most credible bidder, Standard Chartered Bank Plc.