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Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Telkom's 2001 profit rises 41.2% to Rp 41.2t

Telkom's 2001 profit rises 41.2% to Rp 41.2t The Jakarta Post JakartaDomestic telephone monopoly PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) reported a higher than expected 41.2 percent increase in its unaudited net profit on Tuesday to Rp 4.23 trillion (US$425 million) last year, up from Rp 3.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/New state secrecy bill threatens public rights

New state secrecy bill threatens public rightsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A highly-commended plan by the House of Representatives (DPR) to open public access to information more widely will face a tough challenge as the government plans to submit a state secrecy bill for ...

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Privatization lacks public support: Survey

Privatization lacks public support: SurveyAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's crucial privatization program lacked public support, a key element for the success of the program, according to a survey conducted by the faculty of social and political sciences at ...

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/TNI chief succession up to House: Susilo

TNI chief succession up to House: SusiloTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has picked a new Indonesian Military (TNI) chief to replace Adm. Widodo A.S.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Illegal trade in endangered species on the rise in RI

Illegal trade in endangered species on the rise in RIRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Illegal trading of endangered and protected species has reached an alarming level in Indonesia, with the provinces of Bali and East and West Nusa Tenggara serving as centers for the ...

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Museums lack professional staff, visiotrs saty away

Museums lack professional staff, visiotrs saty awayDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A distinct lack of professionalism on behalf of the civil servant staff members in Jakarta was responsible for the poor management of museums, whose role as cultural centers were on the decrease of late, ...

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Rahardi's trial to be handle by panel of 'generous' judge

Rahardi's trial to be handle by panel of 'generous' judgeMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The judges set to handle the graft trial of former State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chief Rahardi Ramelan next Tuesday in the South Jakarta District Court are no strangers to controversy.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Haze blankets North Sumatra capital Medan

Haze blankets North Sumatra capital Medan The head of the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency at Polonia Airport in Medan, North Sumatra, hinted on Tuesday that the haze which had been covering the city since Saturday had the potential to become a very serious problem.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Smaller tombs for the dead

Smaller tombs for the dead BOGOR: The dead can no longer have big tombs here as the Bogor Sanitation and Cemetery Agency has limited the size of graves to 18 square meters.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/RI meets with Japanese economic advisors

RI meets with Japanese economic advisors JAKARTA: A Japanese team of experts is holding talks with government officials to help Indonesia reform its economy, according to the Japanese embassy.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Rp 66 billion loans not disbursed, Sutiyoso shocked

Rp 66 billion loans not disbursed, Sutiyoso shockedAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than Rp 66 billion in loans are available for low-income people to improve their economic activities.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Cynical U.S. steel move not worth trade war

Cynical U.S. steel move not worth trade warLim Say Boon, Director, OCBC Investment Research, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Now, why would United States President George W.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Four killed as landslide buries house in Semarang

Four killed as landslide buries house in SemarangBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Semarang At least four people from one family were killed on early Tuesday morning when a landslide buried and destroyed their house in the Central Java capital of Semarang.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/House members wrestle to push out Akbar

House members wrestle to push out AkbarKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders of the factions at the House of Representatives (DPR) said on Tuesday that legislators have the right to propose the dismissal of Akbar Tandjung from his position as House speaker.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/'Parliament Watch' for environment to be set up

'Parliament Watch' for environment to be set up JAKARTA: State Minister of the Environment Nabiel Makarim disclosed on Tuesday his plan to establish a monitoring body in all regions nationwide to observe the works of city councillors in connection with the implementation of environmental policies.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Irene takes 2002 junior chess title

Irene takes 2002 junior chess titleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Irene Kharisma from South Sumatra emerged on Tuesday as the champion of the girls' U-14 division at the Rp 6 million (US$600) Rider-Enerpac National Junior Chess tournament in Bekasi, West Java.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Rupiah Rates March. 12

Rupiah Rates March. 12 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,478.00 9,478.00 10,028.00 9,928.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Govt, NGOs to curb maternal mortality

Govt, NGOs to curb maternal mortalityLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The nationwide campaign to curb mortality rates for pregnant women was relaunched on Tuesday, involving more state institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in a bid to reach out to more at-risk families.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/President to attend Nyepi celebration

President to attend Nyepi celebration JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz are expected to attend an event marking the Hindu Day of Silence (Nyepi) on April 20 at Candra Wilwatikta Park, Pandaan, near Malang in East Java.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Price for KPC divestment

Price for KPC divestment The central government and PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) have finally agreed to value the mining company at US$889 million, thereby clearing almost two years of deadlock in the negotiations for KPC's divestment of a 51 percent stake to national interests, as required by ...

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Leptospirosis shows mild symptoms but can be deadly

Leptospirosis shows mild symptoms but can be deadlyTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An increase in the number of leptospirosis victims hit headlines recently with nine people reportedly dead and at least 27 people infected with the disease known as "black jaundice" or "Weil's disease" ...

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/No massive job cuts for BCA: StanChart

No massive job cuts for BCA: StanChartThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Britain's Standard Chartered Bank Plc (StanChart) said on Tuesday it had no plans for massive job cuts as it rushed to assuage thousands of Bank Central Asia (BCA) employees protesting the sale of the bank to a foreign consortium, ...

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/How will we get our money back?

How will we get our money back? The government has given a three-month window of opportunity to 33 huge debtors to pay off their debts, and decided not to further extend debt rescheduling. The main incentive will be to exempt debtors, who can fulfill their obligation, from any lawsuits.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Three get two years each for assault

Three get two years each for assault TANGERANG: The Tangerang District court sentenced three domestic helpers to two-year prison terms on Tuesday for assaulting their younger colleague.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

jp/Govt privatization plan lacks public support: Survey

Govt privatization plan lacks public support: SurveyAdianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government's crucial privatization program lacked public support, a key element for the success of the program, according to a survey conducted by the faculty of social and political sciences at ...

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/China-Taiwan unification drama starting

China-Taiwan unification drama startingYoichi Funabashi, Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo On my way into Shanghai from Pudong airport, I noticed many trucks on the road hauling sea containers that bore the emblem of Evergreen Marine Corp.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Govt plans to organize new round of peace talks for Aceh

Govt plans to organize new round of peace talks for AcehTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to facilitate new peace talks that will include all parties in Aceh.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Tax hike proposal denied

Tax hike proposal deniedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration claimed on Tuesday that it took no part in the proposal to increase this year's property tax, which has shocked many taxpayers here.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Timbul set to face rights trial

Timbul set to face rights trial JAKARTA: Former East Timor Police chief Brig. Gen. Timbul Silaen said he was ready to stand trial before the human rights tribunal for his alleged involvement in East Timor atrocities.The tribunal is due to start sitting on Thursday.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Heavenly fare from Bali at Aston Atrium

Heavenly fare from Bali at Aston AtriumBill Blade, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta You're stuck, at around 6 p.m., in one of those hopelessly vast, frustrating, and unavoidable traffic jams on Jl. Sudirman when your mind begins to wander.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Correction

Correction In the editorial of the March 12 edition the reference to the former Bulog chief should have read Rahardi Ramelan, not Rahardi Ramlan and the Bulog deputy chief Achmad Ruskandar, not Dadang Ruskandar. The executive of the Raudlatul Jannah Foundation refered to is Dadang Sukandar.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/A closer look at prostitution

A closer look at prostitutionPhilippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila Last week Labor Secretary Patricia Santo Tomas called for a review of the anti-prostitution provisions of the Revised Penal Code, a move that could pave the way for the legalization of the sex trade in the country.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/The face of Indian fascism

The face of Indian fascism The recent events in the Indian state of Gujarat must be effectively disassociated from the Ayodhya temple-mosque imbroglio, which is another mess altogether.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Don't let PT Dirgantara Indonesia Collapse

Don't let PT Dirgantara Indonesia Collapse Ironic and tragic are perhaps the most appropriate adjectives to portray the condition of Indonesia's aircraft-making company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI).

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Prosecutors talk tough on graft, still no action

Prosecutors talk tough on graft, still no actionMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State prosecutors are seeking a life sentence for the former commissioner and president of the now-defunct BHS Bank, Hendra Rahardja, in a corruption case that cost the state more than Rp 2.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/The great patent rip-off: Unsurprising U.S. tariffs

The great patent rip-off: Unsurprising U.S. tariffsGeorge Monbiot, Guardian News Service, London The most surprising aspect of the steel war launched by the United States last week is that anyone is surprised.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Clarification on Falun Gong

Clarification on Falun Gong In order to rebut the negative news that has been circulating these past few days and which has completely misled people, as Falun Gong practitioners, we would like to enlighten your readers with the information below.1.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/PKB bans councillors from overseas visit

PKB bans councillors from overseas visitAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The National Awakening Party (PKB) has banned its legislators in the East Java provincial legislative council from going to Europe for comparative studies.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Where to go in Surabaya

Where to go in SurabayaExhibition* Photo, Visions 01, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/A closer look at prostitution, poverty

A closer look at prostitution, povertyPhilippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila Last week Labor Secretary Patricia Santo Tomas called for a review of the anti-prostitution provisions of the Revised Penal Code, a move that could pave the way for the legalization of the sex trade in the ...

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/JP/12/BEJ

JP/12/BEJ .pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 12, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades ...

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Hartini Sukarno passes away at 78

Hartini Sukarno passes away at 78Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One of former president Sukarno's wives, Hartini Sukarno, passed away on Tuesday after being treated for heart failure in a hospital in Jakarta.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Oil may drop below RI's $22 target despite recent surge

Oil may drop below RI's $22 target despite recent surge Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta The average international oil price this year would likely drop below the 2002 state budget assumption of US$22 per barrel despite the current surge in the price of the commodity, according to ...

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Govt seeks ways to fight corruption

Govt seeks ways to fight corruption JAKARTA: National Police chief Da'i Bachtiar, Attorney General M.A. Rachman and State Minister for Administrative Reform Feisal Tamin will hold a meeting at the latter's office on Wednesday to discuss measures against corruption.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Student killed by classmates

Student killed by classmates JAKARTA: A 21-year-old student at the Jakarta Arts Institute (IKJ) was beaten to death by classmates on Monday evening after he was accused of stealing his friend's cell phone.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Public accountability expected of business

Public accountability expected of businessB. Herry Priyono, Researcher, Alumnus, London School of Economics, Jakarta When we say that the business sector is "private", and the state "public", we may believe that we are simply describing a natural state of affairs.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Taufik is back to defend Thomas Cup

Taufik is back to defend Thomas CupNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian shuttler Taufik Hidayat decided to return home after his plan to play for Singapore came to an abrupt end after the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) threatened to ban him from playing.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Oil may drop below $22 despite recent surge

Oil may drop below $22 despite recent surgeMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The average international oil price this year would likely drop below the 2002 state budget assumption of US$22 per barrel despite the current surge in the price of the commodity, according to the director ...

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Checking for Hepatitis is vital

Checking for Hepatitis is vital Dear Dr. Donya, When is the plan for vaccination against Hepatitis B starting in Indonesia?My next question is about my girlfriend, who is from Indonesia. She does not have any record of hepatitis B or other vaccinations.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Unborn babies can get CMV during pregnancy

Unborn babies can get CMV during pregnancyDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com More and more cases of CMV are being reported each year.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Plastic and rubber trade fair opens in Singapore

Plastic and rubber trade fair opens in SingaporeBenget Simbolon, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Singaporean Minister for Trade, Industry and Foreign Affairs Raymond Lim opened on Tuesday the Aseanplas 2002 trade show, Southeast Asia's leading trade fair for plastics and rubber.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Student killed by classmates

Student killed by classmates JAKARTA: A 21-year-old student at the Jakarta Arts Institute (IKJ) was beaten to death by classmates on Monday evening after he was accused of stealing his friend's cell phone.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Suspect returns last tranche of alleged graft Bulog money

Suspect returns last tranche of alleged graft Bulog moneyTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A suspect in a high-profile corruption case returned the last tranche of Rp 7.5 billion on Tuesday of the misused State Logistics Agency (Bulog) funds to the government.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Dynamite fishermen nabbed in Bali

Dynamite fishermen nabbed in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Buleleng Police have arrested seven fishermen who are believed to have endangered the natural ecosystem of the regency's western coast by catching fish with powerful homemade explosives.Buleleng Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. M.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Tommy upset by guilty verdict, witness says

Tommy upset by guilty verdict, witness saysMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Elza Syarief, the lawyer of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, testified before the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday in a case on the murder of Supreme Court Justice M. Syafiuddin Kartasasmita.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Kontras report reveals rights abuses worsening

Kontras report reveals rights abuses worseningTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's human rights record worsened in 2001 as the state continued to neglect its obligations to promote and protect human rights, the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence ...

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Soccer fans involved in brawl after TV quiz

Soccer fans involved in brawl after TV quizRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta News of soccer fans getting into trouble, both on and off the field, is nothing new and is a regular occurrence during the competition season.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Indian textile firms take part in expo

Indian textile firms take part in expo JAKARTA: A group of 34 Indian textile companies, including manufacturers and exporters, will partake in the Asian Global Sourcing Exhibition, to be held between March 14 and 16 in Jakarta.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Doctors warn of possible outbreak in C. Java

Doctors warn of possible outbreak in C. JavaBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Doctors are warning that there could be an anthrax outbreak in several regencies in Central Java after one villager recently died in the town of Boyolali.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, March 13, 2002

TV Program: Wednesday, March 13, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cartoon10:00 News11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/House approves conversion of bonds in four banks

House approves conversion of bonds in four banksDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives finally approved on Monday the government proposal to convert some of the fixed-rate bonds in four banks into variable-rate bonds to avoid banks suffering yet more financial ...

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Telkom's net profit rises to Rp. 4.23t

Telkom's net profit rises to Rp. 4.23tThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Domestic telephone monopoly PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) reported a higher than expected 41.2 percent increase in its unaudited net profit on Tuesday to Rp 4.23 trillion (US$425 million) last year, up from Rp 3.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 12, 2002 Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/China's older generation leaves many problems

China's older generation leaves many problems China's younger generation has begun to criticize the process and result of development in that populous country. Criticisms were heard loudly at the 11-day People's National Congress of China, which opened on March 5.

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/Rp 5b targeted from computer show

Rp 5b targeted from computer show JAKARTA: Promoters Dyandra Promosindo has said that it expects to sell Rp 5 billion (US$500,000) worth of computer equipment and Rp 3 billion worth of electronics equipment during the Mega Bazaar Computer and Electronic Show from March 13 to March 17 at the ...

Wed, 13 Mar 2002

JP/PDI Perjuangan delays House decision on Akbar

PDI Perjuangan delays House decision on AkbarFabiola Desy Unidjaja and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although March 18 is fast approaching, the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has still deferred making any decision on whether or not to support the setting ...