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Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Refugees begin to go home as floods recede

Refugees begin to go home as floods recedeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Floods that devastated Central Java's northern coastal areas in Kudus, Pati and Demak regencies began to recede on Sunday, prompting many refugees, who had been stuck at several makeshift accommodation centers, to return home.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Yamazaki grabs Kosaido Ladies title

Yamazaki grabs Kosaido Ladies title JAKARTA: Japanese Momoyo Yamazaki won the 2002 Kosaido Indonesian Ladies Open after carding four-under par 140 at the Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club in Bedugul, Bali on Friday.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Floods spoil Chinese 'Imlek' celebration

Floods spoil Chinese 'Imlek' celebrationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ethnic Chinese population no longer faces political restrictions in celebrating Imlek (Chinese New Year), which falls on Feb. 12.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Monday, February 11, 2002)

Pick of the Flicks (for Monday, February 11, 2002) .TB3.10" 3.90" 4.70" 5.50"Hollywood KC (Tel. 5256351)Hardball 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Lord of the Rings 14:15 17:30 20:45 Behind Enemy Lines 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Kabhie Khusi ...

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Dimyati discloses plan to resign from DPR, PDI-P

Dimyati discloses plan to resign from DPR, PDI-PYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislator Dimyati Hartono has disclosed that he plans to tender his resignation from the House of Representatives (DPR) and the Indonesian Democratic Party for Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction, ...

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/It takes a village

It takes a village They say that the worst tragedy brings out the best in people.We saw this happen in New York City in the aftermath of the Sept.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Malino: A place of history, peace

Malino: A place of history, peaceArifuddin Saeni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Less than two months ago few had heard of the quiet hamlet of Malino in Gowa regency, South Sulawesi. Suddenly this small town, located some 80 kilometers from Makassar, is making headlines.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/RI-Indiana Alliance to help small businesses

RI-Indiana Alliance to help small businessesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States Committee of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and the Indonesia-Indiana Alliance signed a cooperation agreement in Washington on Thursday to develop small enterprises, notably in ...

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Phinisi struggles to beat Patriot

Phinisi struggles to beat PatriotMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Star-studded Jakarta Phinisi was stretched to five sets to overcome fellow Jakartans Patriot in a Proliga professional volleyball league match here on Sunday.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Sand export suspension effective Feb. 15

Sand export suspension effective Feb. 15Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A ban on sand exports from Riau to Singapore, aimed at curbing illegal sand quarrying that has seriously damaged the province's marine environment, will come into effect on Feb.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Fingers in the pot: Corruption or just dues?

Fingers in the pot: Corruption or just dues?Robin Rhee, The Korea Herald, Asia News Network, Seoul "It is well known what a middleman is: He is a man who bamboozles one party and plunders the other," wrote the statesman Benjamin Disraeli. That's probably a fair assessment of how politics operates.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Utut foresees bright chess future for Susanto

Utut foresees bright chess future for SusantoMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chess Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto has tipped Susanto Megaranto, a surprise winner at the recently concluded Pusam Open chess tournament, as having a successful future chess career.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Presidential spokesperson needed

Presidential spokesperson needed The need for a presidential spokesman is quite urgent. This issue has become a concern not only of the legislature, but also of various circles in society.The proposal is based on a number of reasons.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Arab Americans exercise caution amid anti-Muslim sentiment in the U.S.

Arab Americans exercise caution amid anti-Muslim sentiment in the U.S.Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Dearborn/New York, the United States Since becoming a citizen of the United States 14 years ago, Intisar Alawie, a 16-year-old Muslim, never felt scared or threatened living in America, ...

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Rejections grow against autonomy law revision

Rejections grow against autonomy law revisionKurniawan Hari and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's move to revise Law No.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/'Now is the time for local firms to expand'

'Now is the time for local firms to expand' Warren J. Keegan, an international expert in marketing and global business strategies, predicts that international companies will shun Indonesia for some time as a consequence of the Sept. 11 terrorists attack on New York and the Pentagon.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Volkswagen AG upbeat on Indonesia market

Volkswagen AG upbeat on Indonesia marketDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Despite a modest sales performance last year, German car-maker Volkswagen AG expects a better showing this year in Indonesia, provided that the government is able to improve the business climate in the country, ...

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/UKI hospital charges flood victim

UKI hospital charges flood victim JAKARTA: The UKI private hospital in East Jakarta was criticized on Sunday for charging a flood victim, whose child was treated for diarrhea in the hospital, despite a government instruction to give them free treatment.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Women robbed in Kemang area

Women robbed in Kemang area JAKARTA: A gang of handbag snatchers may be operating in Kemang, an area famous as a cafe paradise for expatriates.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/PDI-P continues moves to unseat Bambang

PDI-P continues moves to unseat BambangFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) continued its campaign against State/Cabinet Secretary Bambang Kesowo for reportedly having too many differences of opinion with the President's husband, ...

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Victims cry for help

Victims cry for helpMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent massive floods that paralyzed the capital for more than a week, have resulted in severe destruction on several fronts, including economic conditions for small traders and vendors.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Fingers in the pot: Corruption or just dues?

Fingers in the pot: Corruption or just dues?Robin Rhee, The Korea Herald, Asia News Network, Seoul "It is well known what a middleman is: He is a man who bamboozles one party and plunders the other," wrote Benjamin Disraeli.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Questioning impunity in human rights abuses

Questioning impunity in human rights abusesImanuddin, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's legal supremacy is at stake following the defiance by the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police on behalf of the military and police officers allegedly implicated in the 1998 ...

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/IBRA appoints Andersen to advise bank merger

IBRA appoints Andersen to advise bank mergerThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said it had appointed consulting firm Arthur Andersen as its financial advisor for the merger of five banks, among them Bank Bali and Bank Universal.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Greed, fear, bright ideas: Money traders' only rules

Greed, fear, bright ideas: Money traders' only rulesJill Treanor, Guardian News Service, London Seven years ago Nick Leeson was found out, and he has been notorious ever since as the man who broke Barings bank. Just like Leeson, John Rusnak knows how it feels to be rumbled.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Megawati told to talk more to the press

Megawati told to talk more to the pressTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's National Press Day on Friday offered President Megawati Soekarnoputri an occasion to both criticize the media, and to learn how to deal with it.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Prison boss suspect in drug case

Prison boss suspect in drug case YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta Police have detained Wiragunan Penitentiary Chief Djati Setiawan and declared his a suspect for the possession of psychotropic drugs.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Neighbors should be friends

Neighbors should be friends If trouble is brewing between two neighboring countries they should immediately look for ways to settle the dispute in a mature and responsible way.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Trouble shooting with a PC; Things to look for

Trouble shooting with a PC; Things to look forVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta You've just purchased a new program or piece of hardware to run on your PC but after you installed it the entire system slows down or hangs occasionally.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Ring ring! Who's calling please?

Ring ring! Who's calling please?Zatni Arbi, Contributor, Jakarta "Hello, is Sien Tauw there?" the woman on the other end said."I'm afraid you've got the wrong number, there's nobody by that name here," you answer politely. However, before you finish the sentence, the woman has already hung up.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Floodwaters trigger fear of widespread poverty crisis

Floodwaters trigger fear of widespread poverty crisisDamar Harsanto and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many flood victims have been left homeless, jobless, sick and penniless as a result of the recent floods.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/JP/1/HOUR

JP/1/HOUR Solskjaer double sends United back to top: Two goals from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sent Manchester United back to the top of the English premier league on Sunday as the champions won 2-0 at Charlton Athletic.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Akbar case a pebble in Golkar's shoe ahead of 2004 general elections

Akbar case a pebble in Golkar's shoe ahead of 2004 general electionsA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Even against a background of other political parties with noisy internal disputes, Golkar still manages to stand out in the face of the 2004 general elections, thanks to chairman ...

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/1,867 students graduate from UI

1,867 students graduate from UI JAKARTA: In a ceremony held on Saturday, 1,867 undergraduate students and 662 others from non-degree programs graduated from the University of Indonesia (UI).Rector Asman Boedisantoso R.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/VP blames New Order for nationwide flooding

VP blames New Order for nationwide floodingNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Vice President Hamzah Haz called on Sunday for a review of the current national development system following the devastating floods and landslides across the country, which have killed at least 150 people over the ...

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Astrid Susanto dismissed from PDKB

Astrid Susanto dismissed from PDKB The Executive Board of the Love the Nation Democratic Party (PDKB) has fired legislator Astrid S. Susanto for joining the "rival" Indonesian National Unity Faction (FKKI) in the House of Representatives (DPR)."It is a betrayal of the party.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Buyers want quality products not low prices

Buyers want quality products not low pricesZatni Arbi, Contributor, Jakarta Oops, I did it again. I thought about rechecking what GIS exactly stood for when I was writing last week's article, but I never had the chance to do so as the final deadline for submitting the article had already arrived.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Compromise sought in pursuit of democracy

Compromise sought in pursuit of democracyMiriam Budiardjo, Professor, Political Science, University of Indonesia, Jakarta The Sept. 11, 2001 incident has drastically changed the world.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Painting by Dutch painter Walter van Oel, Cemara 6 Gallery, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto, Central Jakarta, until March 8. * Painting, Sculpture: PEREK - "Womens' experiment" by members of the Yogyakarta-based art group, The British Council Gallery, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Housing market for expatriates continues revival

Housing market for expatriates continues revivalDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta's housing market for expatriates is expected to continue to revive further this year despite the economic slump and less favorable business environment in Indonesia, according to property consultant ...

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Rival Maluku factions begin peace talks

Rival Maluku factions begin peace talksJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Malino All the 70 delegates from the warring factions have arrived in the resort hill town of Malino in South Sulawesi to meet for peace talks aimed at halting three years of sectarian fighting in the troubled Maluku islands.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Donors distrust govt officials to deliver aid

Donors distrust govt officials to deliver aidBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent floods in the city have strengthened the indications of public distrust in government officials, as almost all people and non-governmental organizations avoided official channels in making ...

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Megawati seeks new TNI chief, says aide

Megawati seeks new TNI chief, says aideFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is still exploring the possibility of naming a new Indonesian Military (TNI) chief to replace incumbent Adm. Widodo A.S., who is long past the mandatory retirement age of 55.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/BCA fit-and-proper tests deadline Monday: BI

BCA fit-and-proper tests deadline Monday: BIBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The four final bidders for Bank Central Asia (BCA) have until today to complete all documents needed to pass Bank Indonesia's fit and proper tests, marking the first hurdle in the last stage of selling a 51 ...

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/TV Program: Monday, February 11, 2002

TV Program: Monday, February 11, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:05 Environment8:45 City News10:00 Music10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Chinese face modest 'Imlek' celebration

Chinese face modest 'Imlek' celebration The Jakarta Post Jakarta The ethnic Chinese population no longer faces political restrictions in celebrating Imlek (Chinese New Year), which falls on Feb. 12.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Riverbank squatters ignorant to environment destruction

Riverbank squatters ignorant to environment destructionBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Living by the riverbanks is not a very good idea.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Tonton grabs Asian title of Langkawi

Tonton grabs Asian title of LangkawiThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian cyclist Tonton Susanto grabbed the Asian division title of the 2002 Tour de Langkawi which ended in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Insurers inundated with flood-related claims

Insurers inundated with flood-related claimsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Realizing the pains inflicted by the recent flooding, some insurance companies have vowed to settle claims quickly.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Fuel hoarder arrested in Tegal

Fuel hoarder arrested in Tegal TEGAL, Central Java: Police arrested a businessman for illegally selling fuel in the Central Java town of Tegal and confiscated at least 15 drums of diesel fuel and two drums of kerosene from him on Saturday.Tegal Police detectives chief Adj. Comr.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Ruling on GMO-based product labeling urged

Ruling on GMO-based product labeling urgedAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) expressed concern on Sunday over the government's tardy progress in issuing a regulation on the labeling of GMO-based products, even though such products were ...

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Workers go on strike for better pay in Palu

Workers go on strike for better pay in PaluMaxi Wolor, The Jakarta Post, Palu More than 300 workers of the furniture manufacturing company PT Leang Yang in the Central Sulawesi capital of Pulu went on strike on Saturday, demanding higher wages and better working conditions.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Jakarta stock market may turn bearish, analysts say

Jakarta stock market may turn bearish, analysts sayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A technical correction, coupled with the absence of market incentives, will likely continue to drag the Composite Index down this week, signaling the end of the index's earlier upward trend.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/Vocational education must provide students with life skills

Vocational education must provide students with life skillsA. Chaedar Alwasilah, Dean, Faculty of Language and Arts Education, Indonesian University of Education (UPI), Bandung, West Java The issue of teaching life skills has recently drawn the attention of educators. The Kompas daily (Jan.

Mon, 11 Feb 2002

JP/False flood reports filed

False flood reports filedMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Dozens of companies in the Periuk district of Tangerang have filed false reports on the recent flooding, claiming that their operations were severely affected in order to get tax compensation from the government, authorities said.