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40 articles.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Obituary

ObituaryThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former head of the State Intelligence Coordinating Board (Bakin) Lt. Gen. (ret) Arie J. Kumaat, 57, died of a heart attack at St. Carolus Hospital, Central Jakarta on Sunday at 3:25 a.m.He was rushed to the hospital at 3:10 a.m.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Merauke not yet eligible for a province

Merauke not yet eligible for a provinceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has yet to consider dividing the mineral-rich Irian Jaya into several provinces, and efforts to separate the regency of Merauke will be fruitless, according to Governor Jaap Salosa.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Five children win trip to Australia

Five children win trip to Australia JAKARTA: Five children beat 30 finalists from eight provinces in the McKids It's My Club creativity contest and won a trip to Australia.C. Irina of Jakarta and Made Tosan Aji Pamungkas of Denpasar won the writing competition while Christofer Andrew (Jakarta), P.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/A somber room for rent, shared among workers

A somber room for rent, shared among workersMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Food, clothes and housing are three basic needs of human beings.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/No signs yet of next El Nino, says BMG

No signs yet of next El Nino, says BMGFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) said on Saturday that it had yet to see any signs that El Nino, the weather phenomenon known to cause devastating floods and droughts, will return to the country ...

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Apindo to continue court battle against decree on minimum wage

Apindo to continue court battle against decree on minimum wageThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Employers' Association of Indonesia (Apindo) will proceed with its judicial effort to have the minimum wage decree issued by the Jakarta administration revoked despite a court's recent decision in favor of ...

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Economic reforms lack direction: CSIS

Economic reforms lack direction: CSISBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The roots of Indonesia's slow economic recovery lie in the absence of a clear sense of direction, which has bred ineffective reform policies as the country has sought to escape the economic doldrums over the past ...

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Call for jihad to fight poverty

Call for jihad to fight poverty MEDAN, North Sumatra: People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais has called on Muslims throughout the country to engage in a jihad against poverty caused by the prolonged economic crisis.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Safeguarding your important files

Safeguarding your important filesZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id As the end of 2001 drew closer, I thought I would like to start 2002 with a lot of fresh things, including a new operating system on my home-assembled PC.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/PKB factions go ahead with congresses

PKB factions go ahead with congressesKurniawan Hari and Asip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Yogyakarta The breakup of the National Awakening Party (PKB), founded by former president Abdurrahman Wahid, seems almost inevitable as the party's camp, headed by Minister of Defense Matori ...

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Sharing picture online? Why not?

Sharing picture online? Why not?Vishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta The holidays are history, the guests gone, the food finished. What is left are memories of the family get-together and about two tons of cheesy photos capturing the celebrations.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Bali to refocus tourism market in Asia

Bali to refocus tourism market in AsiaI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar The tourism industry in Bali has been forced to re-focus its marketing priorities towards Asia, particularly China, a sleeping giant with great potential, following a decline in direct foreign tourist arrivals in ...

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Street vigilantism continues

Street vigilantism continuesEmmy Fitri , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over the past few years it has become common to hear about violence committed by mobs, who beat to death the perpetrators of petty crimes if they get caught red-handed.And the vigilante justice is still continuing until now.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Citibank discriminates

Citibank discriminates I recently wanted to use the Internet banking facilities of Citibank to transfer monies from one of my accounts to another. The transaction was blocked for the following reason: I am a foreigner.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/'New busway system should be transparent'

'New busway system should be transparent'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to alleviate ever-worsening traffic congestion, the city administration plans to implement a new transportation system from Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in West Jakarta.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Ambon, Poso do not echo image of RI: Cardinal

Ambon, Poso do not echo image of RI: CardinalThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sectarian conflicts in Maluku and Poso, Central Sulawesi, do not reflect the real situation in Indonesia, because the two areas constitute just a small part of the expansive country, says Cardinal Julius Darmaatmadja.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/More mobile phone thefts in buses

More mobile phone thefts in buses JAKARTA: Many commuters of air-conditioned buses traveling between Jakarta and Tangerang have complained that their mobile phones were stolen during the journey.Most of the victims were women, who used their phone on the bus.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Savoring a traditional new year, Japanese style

Savoring a traditional new year, Japanese styleTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There was nary a lack of enthusiasm in the air as more than 100 people shouted "Yoisho!" (with spirit) , "yoisho" , "yoisho" to a man as he pounded rice with a wooden mallet.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Home teams victorious as Ligina starts

Home teams victorious as Ligina startsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz opened the 2002 Bank Mandiri Indonesian Soccer League (Ligina) on Sunday at Bung Karno Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Privatization priority

Privatization priority The case for allowing a faster rate of privatization in the Indonesian economy is a compelling one.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Ending legal crisis: Getting closer to justice

Ending legal crisis: Getting closer to justiceAchmad Ali, Professor of Law, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, South Sulawesi The specific condition of the law in Indonesia is clearly different from most other countries.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Grenade, 3 mortars found in house

Grenade, 3 mortars found in house JAKARTA: A grenade and three mortars were found on Saturday in a house on Jl. Thalib II, Taman Sari, West Jakarta.They were found by construction workers, who immediately reported the finding to the police.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Police investigation into Theys' alleged murder stalls

Police investigation into Theys' alleged murder stallsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police investigation into the murder of proindependence Papua Presidium Council (PDP) Chairman Dortheys Hiyo Eluaway has stalled, while awaiting the arrival of an independent investigating team, according to the ...

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/On Sharon's cosmetic tactic

On Sharon's cosmetic tactic Although he has dismissed Palestinian President Yasser Arafat as irrelevant, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has consented to talks between his Foreign Minister Shimon Peres and chief of the Palestinian Legislative Council, Ahmed Qureia.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Politicians have yet to do their job for Aceh

Politicians have yet to do their job for Aceh Kirsten E. Schulze Professor, International History London School of Economics Aceh has once again become the subject of debate, first with the announcement of syariah law as part of the special autonomy package and then with Governor Abdullah ...

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/RI workers 'lose out in Saudi Arabia'

RI workers 'lose out in Saudi Arabia'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of Indonesian Workers' Exporting Companies and the Indonesian Embassy in Saudi Arabia have been accused of colluding in their efforts to deal with Indonesian workers in dispute with their employers.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Akbar denies discussing corruption case with Megawati

Akbar denies discussing corruption case with MegawatiThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri and House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung met discreetly on Saturday amid rising pressure on Akbar to resign after he was charged with corruption.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Extremism taints image of Islam: Religious leaders

Extremism taints image of Islam: Religious leadersA'an Suryana and Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Syafi'i Maarif, head of the country's second largest Muslim organization, Muhammadiyah, expressed concern on Saturday over fundamentalist Indonesian Mujahiddin Council (MMI)'s campaign ...

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Megawati pledges all-out fight against corruption

Megawati pledges all-out fight against corruptionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri issued a warning to large-scale corruptors, saying she would continue an all-out battle against corruption, which she said had blighted the country.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Experts expect stock market to weaken this week

Experts expect stock market to weaken this weekThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite Index jumped last week by six percent on the back of significant gains in blue chip shares, but profit taking will likely push the Index down slightly this week, according to analysts.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, January 14, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, January 14, 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.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Govt launches 'rice for the poor' program

Govt launches 'rice for the poor' programJohannes Simbolon, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Logistics Agency (Bulog) will distribute a total of 2.35 million tons of low-priced rice to 9.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Communicate visually with Web cameras

Communicate visually with Web camerasZatni Arbi, Columnist, The Jakarta Post Tired of trying to type away at the speed of your thoughts when chatting over the Internet? Web cameras, or Webcams as they are more widely known today, may save your wrists from repetitive strain injury.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Civilian leaders in Aceh undermine peace process

Civilian leaders in Aceh undermine peace processKirsten E. Schulze, Professor, International History, London School of Economics Aceh has once again become the subject of debate, first with the announcement of syariah law as part of the special autonomy package and then with Governor Abdullah ...

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Attacker killed in Ambon assault

Attacker killed in Ambon assaultOktavianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fresh violence erupted in Ambon, the site of an ongoing sectarian conflict, on Monday when a group of gunmen attacked Rutong Village in the Ambon mayoralty, leaving one attacker dead and four injured.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/RI gas demand to increase as fuel subsidy dries up

RI gas demand to increase as fuel subsidy dries upMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the progressive reduction in the fuel subsidy and its complete removal in 2004, the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) as a source of energy in the country will inevitably rise particularly due ...

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Monday, January 14, 2002)

Pick of the Flicks (for Monday, January 14, 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 Salsa 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Traffic 15:10 18:10 ...

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/JP/4/ACEH

JP/4/ACEH Politicians have yet to do their job for Aceh Kirsten E. Schulze Professor, International History London School of Economics Aceh has once again become the subject of debate, first with the announcement of Syariah Law as part of the special autonomy package and then with Governor ...

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Experts expect stock market to weaken this week

Experts expect stock market to weaken this weekThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite Index jumped last week by six percent on the back of significant gains in blue chip shares, but profit taking will likely push the Index down slightly this week, according to analysts.

Mon, 14 Jan 2002

JP/Rahardi's case to go to court soon

Rahardi's case to go to court soon JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office will soon file the case against former chief of the State Logistics Agency, Rahardi Ramelan, with Central Jakarta District Court, an official said.