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Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Housemaids deserve humane treatment: NGO

Housemaids deserve humane treatment: NGOM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Concerned non governmental organizations have called on families employing domestic housemaids to start treating them as individuals with equal rights, in a bid to curb the rampant abuse and discrimination ...

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Illegal villas on plantation destroy nature

Illegal villas on plantation destroy natureTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor An activist of the People Loves the Environment (WAKAL) organization revealed on Thursday that around 691 hectares of the Gunung Mas tea plantation located in the Puncak resort area had been used for building 316 ...

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Yi, Sunu lead seeds' charge in junior ITF tennis tourney

Yi, Sunu lead seeds' charge in junior ITF tennis tourneyZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Yi Chu Huan of Chinese Taipei and Sunu Wahyu Trijati of Indonesia faced few problems in their second-round matches as the seeded players continued their charge in the 2003 ITF Indonesia Junior Tennis ...

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Schooling should be a positive experience

Schooling should be a positive experienceSunitha Girish, Contributor, Jakarta The late great pediatrician and writer of best-selling child- care books, Dr. Benjamin Spock states in his book Baby and Child Care, "The main lesson in school is how to get along in the world.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/'Republika' denies being acquired by PDI-P, mulls lawsuit

'Republika' denies being acquired by PDI-P, mulls lawsuitMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Republika newspaper denied on Thursday The Jakarta Post's report that certain members from President Megawati Soekarnoputri's political party injected fresh funds into the Islamic-based newspaper.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Robbery victim still traumatized by violence

Robbery victim still traumatized by violenceDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Aisyah, 37, could not believe her eyes on Thursday morning when she saw the suspected robbers -- three men and two women -- arrested earlier in the week, squatting in the corner of the Jakarta Police ...

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/YLKI to help monitor Idul Fitri bus ticket prices

YLKI to help monitor Idul Fitri bus ticket pricesP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three main bus stations in the city are working with the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) to monitor illegal hike of ticket prices prior to the Idul Fitri holiday, which falls on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Thousands lack water monthly

Thousands lack water monthlyBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 9,000 customers file complaints every month with PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) and PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja), the two international partners of the city tap water utility PD PAM Jaya.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Ramadhan brings blessings to vendors

Ramadhan brings blessings to vendorsP.C. Naommy and Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ramadhan has brought blessings to around 50 street vendors selling tajil (snacks for breaking the daily fast during the holy month) along Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Central Jakarta.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/JP/4/ACEH

JP/4/ACEHGovt prepares draft of amnesty for Aceh rebelsTiarma Siboro Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government said on Thursday that it has been preparing a draft on amnesty policy and expects to consult the House of Representatives (DPR) in the near future.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Capital market watchdog moves to calm mutual fund industry

Capital market watchdog moves to calm mutual fund industryThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairman of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) Herwidyatmo denied reports there had been massive redemption in the country's mutual fund industry.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/'Party symbols must go,' Liberal Election Watch

'Party symbols must go,' Liberal Election Watch SURABAYA: Following a recent fatal clash between rival party supporters in Bali, an election watchdog here demanded on Thursday that the East Java provincial administration remove party propaganda materials from the streets.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/TV Today: Friday, November 14, 2003

TV Today: Friday, November 14, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 TV Drama: Lorong Waktu8:00 TV Drama: Mat Angin9:00 Religious Teachings10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:30 Friday Prayers12:30 p.m.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/RI employees to get 13% pay rise in 2004

RI employees to get 13% pay rise in 2004JP/13/13PAYRI employees to get 13% pay rise in 2004 Indonesian workers are projected to receive an average 13 percent increase in salary next year, according to a survey conducted by Mercer Human Resources Consulting.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Classic Shaw Brothers return to the screen

Classic Shaw Brothers return to the screenKenny Santana, Contributor, Jakarta Jakarta moviegoers may have been reluctant to part with their ticket money in recent times. It has been rather a case of pot- luck with too many Hollywood blockbusters and most not worth the price of popcorn.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/JP/4/GAM

JP/4/GAMAceh councillor stands trial for treasonThe Jakarta Post Banda Aceh/JakartaThe Aceh Besar District Court began the trial on Thursday of a local legislative member who is charged with providing funds to Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/IMF completes final review of RI economy

IMF completes final review of RI economyDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its review of the country's economic reform program, the final review under its four-year US$5 billion loan program.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/BI blames BNI board over loan scandal

BI blames BNI board over loan scandalDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank faulted the directors of Bank BNI over its huge loan scandal as they had failed to act on an internal audit, which had reported something amiss long before the scam eventually became public knowledge.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Further doubts on truth commission

Further doubts on truth commission JAKARTA: More analysts have expressed doubt that a planned Truth and Reconciliation Commission can help in the process of national reconciliation.J.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/RI employees to get 13% pay rise

RI employees to get 13% pay rise Indonesian workers are projected to receive an average 13 percent increase in salary next year, according to a survey conducted by Mercer Human Resources Consulting.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Court delays hearing evictees suit

Court delays hearing evictees suit JAKARTA: The opening session of a civil lawsuit filed by evicted residents from Tanjung Duren, West Jakarta, was put back to Dec. 4 as the court had yet to receive the lawyers' letters of appointment, and that the defendants failed to turn up.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/PDI Perjuangan moves to seek NU support

PDI Perjuangan moves to seek NU supportSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang After an informal meeting to boost ties with the Golkar Party, key PDI Perjuangan figure Taufik Kiemas -- the President's husband -- is visiting East Java to meet the leaders of Nahdlatul Ulama, the country's largest ...

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/KPU told to beware of hackers

KPU told to beware of hackers JAKARTA: An official called on the General Elections Commission (KPU) on Thursday to beware of computer hackers who could sabotage preparations for next year's elections.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Tiarma Siboro

Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Indonesian Bishop Council (KWI) urged Catholics across the country to vote only for candidates with clean track records during the elections next year, regardless of religious or political affiliation.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Catholics urged to vote 'clean'

Catholics urged to vote 'clean'Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bishop Council (KWI) urged Catholics across the country to vote only for candidates with clean track records during the elections next year, regardless of religious or political affiliation.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Police set for tasks at vital places

Police set for tasks at vital placesTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A top security minister expressed on Thursday his support for the police to take over security job in areas of great economic value, or vital installations, from the Indonesian Military (TNI), except for those in ...

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 14, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 14, 2003Exhibitions* An exhibition of over 100 terracotta's from the Majapahit Kingdom period, 13th-15th century, East Java and other parts of the archipelago. The Royal Treasures Room, Dharma Mulia Galleries, Jl. Ciputat Raya No. 50 (Tel. 7492850), 9 a.m.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/'We only use tap water only to wash car, water plants'

'We only use tap water only to wash car, water plants' City tap water operator PD PAM Jaya has proposed an increase of tap water rates by 30 percent.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Govt. criticized for trying to absolve forest violators

Govt. criticized for trying to absolve forest violatorsApriadi Gunawan and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Medan/Jakarta As many as 27 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in North Sumatra criticized the government for stating that the recent flash flood in the regency's resort town ...

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/IBRA completes property sale

IBRA completes property sale JAKARTA: The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) completed on Thursday its third batch property asset sale program this year, selling around 17.95 percent of the assets on offer, with a recovery rate of 114.87 percent, the agency said in a statement.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Save our national forests

Save our national forests Almost two weeks since the tragedy that hit North Sumatra, the flash flood that swept away much of the resort town of Bukit Lawang in Bahorok is still on everybody's lips. For good reason, too.By any measure, the Bahorok deluge was a disaster of major proportions.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Justice wanted for Semanggi victims

Justice wanted for Semanggi victimsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of students from various universities in Jakarta demanded that the government, and in particular the Attorney General's Office, uphold justice and punish those responsible for the Semanggi I incident on Nov. 13, 1998.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/600,000 firecrackers confiscated in Kendal

600,000 firecrackers confiscated in KendalSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Kendal, Central Java Kendal Police seized 600,000 firecrackers of various sizes from a trader on Thursday morning in Karangdowo village, Weleri district, Kendal regency.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Police smash up Theys memorial, tension increases

Police smash up Theys memorial, tension increasesNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post , Jayapura, Papua Defying protests from local Papuans, the Papuan Police demolished on Thursday a large billboard erected next to a monument commemorating the death of Papua Presidium Council (PDP) chairman Theys ...

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Gang of strange attackers hit Monopoly Watch office

Gang of strange attackers hit Monopoly Watch officeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group calling itself the election support committee attacked on Thursday the office of Monopoly Watch following the latter's criticism of the General Elections Commission (KPU) for its procurement tender process.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/East Timor's future in the balance

East Timor's future in the balanceDamien Kingsbury Head Philosophical, Political and International Studies Deakin University Victoria, Australia As the United Nations winds down in East Timor ahead of next May's departure, this fledgling state is wrestling with forces that could offer it a ...

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Minivan drivers cry foul over buses

Minivan drivers cry foul over buses JAKARTA: Some 100 public minivan drivers and owners gathered at the City Council in Central Jakarta to protest overlapping routes with public buses, which they said had cut into their income.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Govt considers pneumonia vaccine

Govt considers pneumonia vaccineDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has taken the initial step toward introducing the Haemophilus influenzae serotype B (Hib) vaccine to fight pneumonia and meningitis among infants under 24 months, an official said on Thursday.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Finding the best possible leader

Finding the best possible leader I was thrilled to see the orangutans make it to the front page these last couple of days, in spite of the depressing circumstances.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Govt to develop 90 islands on borderlines

Govt to develop 90 islands on borderlines JAKARTA: In response to its loss in the legal battle over Sipadan and Ligitan islands off Kalimantan last year, the government is now mapping out plans to develop some 90 outlying islands across the country, a cabinet minister says.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/History says Jews, Muslim can live together peacefully

History says Jews, Muslim can live together peacefullyJonathan Power, Columnist, London The Jews and the Palestinians are closer than they like to think. The fundamental values of Israel are also sacred to Muslims.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/JP/4/GAM

JP/4/GAMAceh councillor stands trial for treasonNani Farida The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh DarussalamThe Aceh Besar District Court began the trial on Thursday of a local legislative member who is charged with providing funds to Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Fugitive terrorist may attack 6 months after Marriott blast

Fugitive terrorist may attack 6 months after Marriott blastTiarma Siboro and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Thursday that fugitive Malaysian terror suspect Dr.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Siemens to boost cell phone sales by 40% next year

Siemens to boost cell phone sales by 40% next yearSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The distributor of Siemens cellular phones plans to intensify its marketing efforts in order to jack up sales by 40 percent next year.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Govt decides to dismiss DI workers

Govt decides to dismiss DI workersFebiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government finally decided on Thursday to proceed with a plan to dismiss the employees of troubled state-owned aircraft- maker PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI), despite large-scale protests from workers.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Councillor stands trial for treason

Councillor stands trial for treasonThe Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta The Aceh Besar District Court began the trial on Thursday of a local legislative member who is charged with providing funds to Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/NGO calls for restrictions on military in Priok trials

NGO calls for restrictions on military in Priok trialsUrip Hudiono The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Institute for Public Research and Advocacy (Elsam) urged the ad hoc human rights tribunal on Thursday to ban soldiers and the military symbols from the courtroom in order to maintain the court's ...

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/NGO calls for restrictions on military in Priok trials

NGO calls for restrictions on military in Priok trialsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Institute for Public Research and Advocacy (Elsam) urged the ad hoc human rights tribunal on Thursday to ban soldiers and the military symbols from the courtroom in order to maintain the court's ...

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Alleged rapist killed by mob

Alleged rapist killed by mob BEKASI: Angry residents of Cibuntu village, Cikarang Barat, Bekasi, located alongside the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road, ganged up on Tuesday evening and beat a man who was believed to have raped several women and children in the area.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Ministers to sign worker protection

Ministers to sign worker protection JAKARTA: Five Cabinet ministers will sign a decree on the establishment of an advocacy agency to provide legal assistance for migrant workers.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Nearsighted govt

Nearsighted govt On Nov. 2, 2003, a flash flood hit a North Sumatran popular resort town near Langkat, killing over 100 people and leaving hundreds of others missing and feared dead.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Siemens to boost cell phone sales by 40% next year

Siemens to boost cell phone sales by 40% next yearSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The distributor of Siemens cellular phones plans to intensify its marketing efforts in order to jack up sales by 40 percent next year.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Bush reinventing 'War on terror'

Bush reinventing 'War on terror'Mushahid Hussain, Inter Press Service, Islamabad Two years down the line, facing difficulties in Afghanistan and Iraq and stiff opposition at home and abroad, U.S. President George W Bush has tried to re-invent the "war on terror".

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Experts warn of abuse in tax policy

Experts warn of abuse in tax policyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts said the move by the Directorate General of Taxation in detaining tax evaders without prior trial could further nurture extortion and collusion as it could be abused by unscrupulous tax officials to intimidate taxpayers.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Expired food items seized in Lampung, Yogyakarta

Expired food items seized in Lampung, YogyakartaOyos Saroso H.N. and Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung/Yogyakarta Ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday, provincial administrations are beginning the annual campaign to safeguard consumers against harmful food items.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/JP/4/GAM

JP/4/GAMAceh councillor stands trial for treasonThe Jakarta Post Banda Aceh/JakartaThe Aceh Besar District Court began the trial on Thursday of a local legislative member who is charged with providing funds to Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Two more Myanmarese deported

Two more Myanmarese deported SORONG, Papua: The Sorong Immigration Office deported on Thursday Myanmar nationals Myat Kyaw Thu and Myiat Naing Oe for visa violations.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Mandiri profit to grow 10-20% next year

Mandiri profit to grow 10-20% next yearRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta Publicly listed Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank in terms of assets, said on Thursday net profit for 2004 was expected to grow by between 10 percent and 20 percent on higher income from lending.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/'Most KPK candidates not credible'

'Most KPK candidates not credible'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A noted lawyer complained on Thursday that most candidates applying for executive positions at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) lacked integrity and a strong commitment to combating corruption.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Purnomo may be OPEC secretary general

Purnomo may be OPEC secretary general Indonesian Energy Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said Thursday he might be appointed acting Secretary-General of OPEC at the end of the year, in addition to him taking over the rotating presidency of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Medan-Singapore flights fully booked

Medan-Singapore flights fully booked MEDAN, North Sumatra: Tickets for flights from here to Singapore for Nov. 19 to Nov. 24 have been fully booked for weeks, according to travel agents.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Governor promises temple aid

Governor promises temple aid DENPASAR: Bali Governor I Dewa Beratha promised on Thursday to deliver money to help pay for the renovation of three Hindu temples (pura) in the regencies of Tabanan and Buleleng.Each temple will receive Rp 150 million.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Prayers followed by mob attack

Prayers followed by mob attack BEKASI: A group of people who had just attended a religious meeting led by noted Muslim preacher Kyai Haji Abdullah Gymnastiar, better known as A'a Gym, mobbed three men on Thursday who were found to be in possession of a large knife.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Mandiri profit to grow 10-20% next year

Mandiri profit to grow 10-20% next yearRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank in terms of assets, said on Thursday net profit for 2004 was expected to grow by between 10 percent and 20 percent on higher income from lending.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/Report unsubstantiated: Editor

Report unsubstantiated: Editor The report that people close to the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) had injected fresh funds into national daily Republika was unsubstantiated, The Jakarta Post chief editor Raymond Toruan said Thursday.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/JP/4/ACEH

JP/4/ACEHGovt prepares draft of amnesty for Aceh rebelsTiarma Siboro Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government said on Thursday that it has been preparing a draft on amnesty policy and expects to consult the House of Representatives (DPR) in the near future.

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/East Timor's future in the balance

East Timor's future in the balanceDamien Kingsbury, Senior Lecturer, International Development, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia As the United Nations winds down in East Timor ahead of next May's departure, this fledgling state is wrestling with forces that could offer it a stable future ...

Fri, 14 Nov 2003

JP/U.S. to provide money for education

U.S. to provide money for education JAKARTA: U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Ralph L. Boyce reiterated on Thursday his government planned to provide US$157 million to strengthen the quality and capability of public and religious (pesantren) schools here.