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Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Garuda reopens China route amid high demand

Garuda reopens China route amid high demandTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National flag-carrier Garuda Indonesia reopened its Jakarta- Guangzhou route on Tuesday in response to increasing passenger and cargo demand from China, the company's head of communications Pujobroto said.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Police urged to announce probe result

Police urged to announce probe resultR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Around 1000 students from various universities in Jayapura, the capital of Irian Jaya province, took to the streets on Tuesday insisting that the police speed up their investigation into the death of Papuan independence ...

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/RI suffers decline in soybean production

RI suffers decline in soybean productionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has been suffering from an ongoing decline in soybean production over the last three years, according to an official at the Ministry of Agriculture.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Purwokerto offers unique snail curry at Ramadhan fasting month

Purwokerto offers unique snail curry at Ramadhan fasting monthAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto Thirty-eight-year-old Kustini has been very busy wrapping kraca for her customers. They start lining up at her stall from 3 p.m.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Terror bill to be revised but controversy remains

Terror bill to be revised but controversy remainsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is planning to revise the controversial antiterrorism bill but most of the disputed articles will remain, an official said on Tuesday.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Holdiko secures Rp 11.67 trilion in proceeds this year

Holdiko secures Rp 11.67 trilion in proceeds this yearDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Holdiko Perkasa, a holding company set up by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) in 1998 to oversee the sale of the Salim Group assets, has finalized 19 transactions during this year, ...

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Taxi driver murdered by robbers

Taxi driver murdered by robbers JAKARTA: The driver of Tiffani taxi was found murdered in his cab, parked along Bypass road in East Jakarta, apparently after being robbed on Monday night.Pulogadung Police Subprecinct Chief, Second Insp.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Growth of militias spell trouble

Growth of militias spell trouble Civilian militias and task forces are everywhere. They belong to different organizations but are established for a similar goal: To be used as a coercive force.Like soldiers, they wear uniforms, berets, army boots and carry clubs and blow whistles.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Troops disarm rivals, expell outsiders from troubled Poso

Troops disarm rivals, expell outsiders from troubled PosoTiarma Siboro and Badri Djawara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Poso Authorities said they have begun security operations to restore order in violence-torn Poso, Central Sulawesi, pledging to pacify local armed groups and expel armed outsiders ...

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Bitung on alert for riots

Bitung on alert for riots BITUNG, North Sulawesi: Port security authorities in Bitung, North Sulawesi, have been told to step-up surveillance against riot-makers aboard arriving ships there, ahead of Idul Fitri and Christmas.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Demand for promise fulfillment

Demand for promise fulfillment JAKARTA: A group of activists, calling themselves Indonesian People, have established a new front in charge of the fulfillment of promise known as "Barisan Penagih Janji".

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Mending old mistakes

Mending old mistakes One piece of advice pragmatists like to give is to look to the future, and forget the past. But while in many cases this may be good advice, other times it may be equally prudent to look to the past for the sake of avoiding old mistakes.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/JP/FESTIVE

JP/FESTIVEBali Offering joyous festivities for old and young OR Celebrate your holiday in style on the Island of the GodsORCelebrate your holiday in style in BaliRita A.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Legislators opposed to inquiry on Akbar case

Legislators opposed to inquiry on Akbar caseKurniawan Hari and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators appeared to eat their own words when they signaled on Tuesday that they might not press forward with investigations into Golkar Party chief Akbar Tandjung's alleged abuse of ...

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Migration, beneficial for everyone

Migration, beneficial for everyoneGuardian News Service, London One of the many hidden consequences of the events of Sept. 11 has been to change the nature of the debate in many parts of the world about race, asylum and migration.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Angry bob ransacks 'Kaltim Pos' office

Angry bob ransacks 'Kaltim Pos' officeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta An angry mob ransacked the office of the Kaltim Pos daily in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, for unspecified reasons, at 8 a.m on Tuesday.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Wide heels bad for your knees

Wide heels bad for your knees Agencies, Washington New research has shown that chunky heels are just as bad for the knees as spindly stilettos. Women who want to add height and walk comfortably opt for wide heels.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Police summon Sidiq over Tommy claim

Police summon Sidiq over Tommy claimDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After successfully dragging former president Abdurrahman Wahid and Yorrys Raweyai of Pemuda Pancasila into the periphery of his legal troubles, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra has set his sights on Abdullah Sidiq Muin, ...

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Spiritual leader extorted me for 15b: Tommy

Spiritual leader extorted me for 15b: TommyorTommy accuses Muslim cleric of extortion Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta After successfully dragging former president Abdurrahman Wahid and Yorrys Raweyai of Pemuda Pancasila into the periphery of his legal troubles, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala ...

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/JITF on track to meet restructuring target

JITF on track to meet restructuring targetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF), which facilitates the restructuring of the country's huge corporate debt, is on track for meeting this year's restructuring target of US$14 billion in debt, despite the unfavorable ...

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Thomas, Uber Cup squads to be decided fairly

Thomas, Uber Cup squads to be decided fairlyNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) promised on Tuesday a fair and transparent selection of players for the 2002 Thomas Cup world men's team championship and its women's category Uber Cup.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Local spending to fuel growth next year

Local spending to fuel growth next yearBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the current global economic downturn, Indonesia is looking inward for a push to the economy, as the government said on Tuesday it would focus on boosting domestic consumption.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Seven killed, 42 injured in Ambon explosion

Seven killed, 42 injured in Ambon explosionNovi Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon At least seven people were killed and 42 others were seriously injured in a strong explosion onboard the California which was in Ambon Bay sailing to Galala ferry port from Banteng near the provincial capital city ...

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Dec. 10

Rupiah Rates Dec. 10 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,660.00 9,660.00 10,211.00 10,109.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/JP/7/Project

JP/7/ProjectYogyakarta art and cultural center underway againSri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post Yogyakarta Following a year-long delay, the Yogyakarta Taman Budaya (TBY) art and cultural center project has resumed in order to meet a deadline set by the Japanese government, which is financing the ...

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Kerosene crisis hits Purbalingga

Kerosene crisis hits PurbalinggaAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purbalingga It is difficult at present to buy kerosene in the Central Java regency of Purbalingga; if it is available at certain stalls or shops, the price has soared, to Rp 1,000 per liter.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 a.m. Ramadhan Program 4:30 Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Global Stock Index Dec.11

Global Stock Index Dec.11 Latest Change %Change New York DJ Indus 9921.45 -128.01 -1.27 Dec 10 Nasdaq 1992.12 -29.14 -1.44 Dec 10 S&P 500 1139.93 -18.38 -1.59 Dec 10Toronto TSE 300 7559.81 -56.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/WBC pledges $5,000 donation to Indonesian boxers' bereaved

WBC pledges $5,000 donation to Indonesian boxers' bereavedMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the six-month provisional ban it imposed on Indonesia, the World Boxing Council (WBC) has now pledged a US$5,000 donation to the families of dead boxers as an expression of the council's ...

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Causes of terror remains poverty

Causes of terror remains poverty The Coalition Forces, led by the U.S., have successfully crushed the Taliban and have almost gained full control of Afghanistan.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 11, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,175 ...

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Growth of militias spell trouble

Growth of militias spell trouble Civilian militias and task forces are everywhere. They belong to different organizations but are established for a similar goal: To be used as a coercive force.Like soldiers, they wear uniforms, berets, army boots and carry clubs and blow whistles.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Java governors agree to limit migration

Java governors agree to limit migrationYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Governors on Java have agreed to give priority to people from their own localities when filling job vacancies in their own province in an attempt to control the high level of migration to major cities on the ...

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Tangerang, Bogor say no to city's gabage

Tangerang, Bogor say no to city's gabageMulta Fidrus and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang/Bogor Dozens of garbage trucks that had traveled from Jakarta to unload trash in Tangerang and Bogor were forced to return to the capital on Tuesday after encountering strong resistance from ...

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Where to go in Surabaya

Where to go in SurabayaMusic and Entertainment* Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Tel. 031 5311234): - Lobby: Solo Pianist, every Morning, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Monday to Saturday evening, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Sunday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Sports council announces Busan 2002 athlete list

Sports council announces Busan 2002 athlete listNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After several days of tense anticipation, the National Sports Council (KONI) announced on Tuesday a list of 171 athletes who will be vying for medals with the national team for the 2002 Asian Games in ...

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Threat of impotence accompanies diabetes

Threat of impotence accompanies diabetesRidlo Aryanto, Contributor, Yogyakarta Pramono is no longer the man he used to be. The 42-year-old is now skinny and looks weak for a man of his age. The thing is, he has had diabetes for five years.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Mega lacks priority to combat KKN: Official

Mega lacks priority to combat KKN: OfficialFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's complaint that her anticorruption campaign lacks legislative support received strong reactions from legislators on Tuesday.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/No walls can separate human rights

No walls can separate human rightsKofi Annan, United Nations, Secretary General, OsloPart 2 of 2 In a world filled with weapons of war and all too often words of war, the Nobel Committee has become a vital agent for peace. Sadly, a prize for peace is a rarity in this world.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Schools curriculum too board, detailed and theoretical

Schools curriculum too board, detailed and theoreticalSimon Marcus Gower, Coordinator Junior, Senior High Schools, St. Laurensia School, Serpong, Banten Attaining the best qualities in education requires qualities of flexibility and sophistication in adapting to the changing needs of our world.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/State prosecutors question Habibie in Hamburg

State prosecutors question Habibie in HamburgThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State prosecutors have started questioning former president B.J.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Man killed by noise youths

Man killed by noise youths TANGERANG: A man died in hospital hours after being mobbed for shouting at a group of young men who were making a noise in order to wake up residents for sahur (predawn meal) on Jl. Chandra in Kelapa Kedaung village, Penunggangan Barat subdistrict, on Monday.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/City councillors find illegal increase in bu ticket prices

City councillors find illegal increase in bu ticket pricesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council's Commission D, dealing with transportation, found stickers announcing an illegal increase in bus ticket prices of up to 125 percent at the Pulo Gadung bus terminal on Tuesday.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Legendary director Teguh karya passes away

Legendary director Teguh karya passes away Legendary director Teguh Karya, 66, died on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. due to complications from a stroke suffered in 1998. He died on the way to Mintohardjo Navy Hospital in Pejompongan, Central Jakarta.His body was taken to the Teater Populer studio on Jl.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/On the African National Congress and AIDS

On the African National Congress and AIDS The country needs someone with independence and imagination to lead its fight against HIV/AIDS, which is a "war of enormous magnitude." These sentiments ... are shared by many.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Action plan needed to curb child sex trade: Unicef

Action plan needed to curb child sex trade: UnicefFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) reminded the Indonesian government on Tuesday to draw up a national action plan to tackle all forms of commercial sexual exploitation against children in the ...

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/"Sales" do not always offer good bargains

"Sales" do not always offer good bargains The end-of-year holiday shopping bonanza is soon to arrive. Shops, department stores and traditional marketplaces have become more colorful than usual. Signs of big discounts, some of up to 70 percent, have been placed at most department stores.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/U.S Dollar Rates Dec.11

U.S Dollar Rates Dec.11 Latest Previous %ChgYen 125.90-97 125.92-01 -0.02Euro* 0.8911-19 0.8907-11 +0.04Sterling* 1.4342-47 1.4351-57 -0.06Swiss franc 1.6595-66 1.6624-30 -0.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Garbage a disaster in Jakarta

Garbage a disaster in Jakarta Unexpectedly, Bekasi's legislative council closed Bantar Gebang dump, which had been leased out to Jakarta's administration.For the benefit of the public, many circles hope that this dump could still be used, though with new requirements.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Sutiyoso urges people to burn their garbage

Sutiyoso urges people to burn their garbageThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakartans beware! You may soon be living in a city that may sink under a mountain of garbage and engulfed in a thick, foul- smelling smoke within a matter of days.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/RI not on al-Qaeda network list

RI not on al-Qaeda network list JAKARTA: Indonesia is not on the U.S. list of the 45 countries where Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda terrorist networks operate.The list was on the pamphlet that the American embassy in Jakarta released as part of its observance of the Sept.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/2001 marked by moral decadence, analyst says

2001 marked by moral decadence, analyst saysBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A political analyst says that 2001 has been marked by excessive immoral practices on the part of politicians, ranging from corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN) to the abuse of power.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Sale of Telkom boosts investment weighting

Sale of Telkom boosts investment weightingTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Last week's sale of 11.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Flu shot cuts chance of influenza

Flu shot cuts chance of influenzaDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com With the onset of the rainy season also comes the cold and flu season.The last influenza pandemic (global epidemic) was in 1997. Influenza is a universal disease, it affects all segments of society.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/House slammed for passing police law

House slammed for passing police lawBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Activists slammed the House of Representatives Tuesday for passing the National Police Law without amending its controversial articles which have come under strong public scrutiny recently.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/US$178m graft case trial delayed

US$178m graft case trial delayed JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court failed Monday to begin the US$178 million corruption trial of a state-owned financial company chairman.Lawyers Amir Syamsuddin and M.

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Is TNI serious about its reform commitment?

Is TNI serious about its reform commitment?Imanuddin, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Is the Indonesian Military (TNI) serious with its commitment to carry out internal reforms? Most senior and influential military figures would say "yes" -- adding, "but it should be gradual".

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC (Tel. 5256351) Monster Inc 15:00 19:05 21:15 Bounce 15:40 19:45 21:45 Ticker 15:00 19:05 21:15 Don't Say a Word 15:40 19:45 21:45 Proximity ...

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/For the past 14 months, hundreds of Palestinians fell martyrs

For the past 14 months, hundreds of Palestinians fell martyrs and thousands wounded in their great uprising for freedom and independence as they live under the suppression of the Israeli occupier which resorts to unjustified violence, subjugation and tyranny as well as the explicit terrorism of ...

Wed, 12 Dec 2001

JP/Government reviews privatization strategy

Government reviews privatization strategyBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Stumbling in the sale of state enterprises, the government said on Tuesday it was reviewing its privatization strategy which is expected to come out early next year.