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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/The 'UMNO-ization' of Thai politics

The 'UMNO-ization' of Thai politicsThe Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Thaksin Shinawatra came to power a year ago promising voters a "new political era". And indeed he managed to make good his word.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Wiranto sues UI sociologist

Wiranto sues UI sociologist JAKARTA: For the second time, former Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto and three generals sued University of Indonesia sociologist Thamrin Amal Tomagola at the Cibinong District Court on Wednesday.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Navy battles crime Medan

Navy battles crime MedanApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Belawan The Navy has announced that it will continue its two-year drive against the increasing smuggling, piracy and illegal fishing off the eastern part of North Sumatra.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Influential religious groups reject 'syariah' adoption

Influential religious groups reject 'syariah' adoptionA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All mainstream religious groups in Indonesia have suggested that the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) retain Article 29 of the 1945 Constitution in its present form, on the grounds that it has done ...

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Basic commodity prices remain high in Jakarta

Basic commodity prices remain high in JakartaDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The price of staple foods in several markets in the capital was still high in the wake of the recent floods, triggering many eateries to raise the price of their meals.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Bomb blasts hit Ambon: Just 24 hours after a peace accord was

Bomb blasts hit Ambon: Just 24 hours after a peace accord was signed to end three years of communal conflict in Maluku, two bombs exploded near a hotel in the province's capital Ambon on Wednesday night. Nobody was killed in the incident as the explosives hit remains of houses, Antara reported.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Milosevic's trial need

Milosevic's trial need not be victors' justiceGeoffrey Robinson Author, 'Crimes Against Humanity - The Struggle for Global Justice' Guardian News Service London Courts try cases -- but cases also try courts.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Chronology of major incidents and peace efforts in Maluku

Chronology of major incidents and peace efforts in MalukuJan. 19, 1999: The beating of a Christian passenger by a group of bus crew members in Batu Merah in Ambon triggers a mass brawl.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Milosevic's trial need not be victors' justice

Milosevic's trial need not be victors' justiceGeoffrey Robinson, Author, 'Crimes Against Humanity -- The Struggle for Global Justice', Guardian News Service, London Courts try cases -- but cases also try courts.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Minister told to butt out

Minister told to butt out JAKARTA: A number of legislators have urged Religious Affairs Minister Said Agil Husin Al Munawar to drop his plans to handle the issuance of halal certificates for both imported and domestic products, saying it would only encourage manipulation and new corruption, ...

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/A better defense against aliens

A better defense against aliens Like most countries, Malaysia welcomes visitors as a matter of policy, not just home-grown hospitality, and, with a few exceptions, they are waved through passport control with a brisk smile.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/KPKPN still undecided on collusion and nepotism

KPKPN still undecided on collusion and nepotismTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's campaign for a clean and accountable government remains on hold after the State Official Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) admitted on Wednesday that it was still searching for a legal basis to ...

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS The following is the executive summary of research results on Maluku from the website of the Jakarta office of the Brussels- based International Crisis Group, dated Feb. 8 before the government-sponsored peace talks in Malino, Central Sulawesi.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Disaster after disaster

Disaster after disaster Let us contemplate the flood calamities that have happened due to lack of consideration and foresight. All of these cases could have been avoided if people would plan ahead: 1.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Police arrests 105 criminals

Police arrests 105 criminals JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police have arrested 105 criminals in an operation staged between Jan. 23 and Feb. 11. Detective chief Sr. Comr.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/RI to lobby India to lower CPO import tarrif

RI to lobby India to lower CPO import tarrifThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini M.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Further delay of BCA sale unwarranted

Further delay of BCA sale unwarrantedRiyadi Suparno The Jakarta Post Jakarta The sale of the government's controlling stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) has again hit a snag, with sudden opposition from inside the Cabinet.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Hope in Maluku

Hope in Maluku Skeptics may question how long the latest Maluku peace agreement, which was signed by Muslim and Christian representatives in the South Sulawesi hill town of Malino on Tuesday, will really hold.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Regional autonomy may hinder Jakarta's action against floods

Regional autonomy may hinder Jakarta's action against floodsBambang Nurbianto and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration is unable to make comprehensive decisions to handle the flood problems alone because the main rivers in the city originate in the hills of West ...

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Desperate elephants attack villagers in North Sumatra

Desperate elephants attack villagers in North SumatraApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan As the world-famous Gunung Leuser National Park suffers from a continuous logging onslaught, at least 13 rare jungle elephants have been forced from the jungle, causing chaos in local villages.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Talent, following the norm not everything

Talent, following the norm not everythingSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Magelang, Central Java Two painters, Nashar and Batara Lubis, have proven that talent and "obedience" for mainstream art are not everything.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Valentine's Day spirit still there and growing

Valentine's Day spirit still there and growingTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's that time of year again when the stores are abound with pink balloons, teddy bears and chocolates -- all in the name of love.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/KONI boss assures of funds for Asiad trip

KONI boss assures of funds for Asiad tripMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid a potentially straining prospect of the fund-raising campaign for the 2002 Asian Games, the man at the helm of the National Sports Council (KONI) has offered his assurance about the fund availability.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/You need friends

You need friends America's foreign policy on Iran promises a regional disaster. The country which spawned revolutionary Islam two decades ago has been undergoing a process of reform encouraged by the diplomatic engagement of Britain, Europe and even the U.S.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/RI and Malaysia to revise MoU on migrant workers

RI and Malaysia to revise MoU on migrant workersAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the Malaysian government has agreed to continue accepting Indonesian workers, future recruitment should be based on a government-to-government basis and not rely solely on recruiting agents, ...

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Rio Tinto says will withold investment in Indonesia

Rio Tinto says will withold investment in IndonesiaAlex Wilson, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto will not make significant investments in Indonesia until uncertainties over regional autonomy and mining legislation are resolved, according to Indonesian CEO Lex ...

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Hundreds of school buildings damaged by floods: Agency

Hundreds of school buildings damaged by floods: AgencyAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A total of 802 schools have been damaged and over 180,000 students have had their schooling disrupted despite the upcoming second term examination on Feb. 25 as a result of ongoing floods in the capital.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Bali sculptor finds expression with wood

Bali sculptor finds expression with woodWayan Sunarta, Contributor, Ubud, Bali Misshapen wooden faces and strange creatures abound in Galeri Sembilan in Ubud. They are the works of aspiring artist I Ketut Muja.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/UGM not the oldest

UGM not the oldest In a report published by The Jakarta Post on Feb. 9, on Australian Prime Minister John Howard's visit to Yogyakarta, it is mentioned that Gadjah Mada University (UGM) is the oldest university in Indonesia.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Jasa Marga to raise Rp 400 billion in bonds

Jasa Marga to raise Rp 400 billion in bondsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned toll operator PT Jasa Marga plans to issue Rp 400 billion (about US$39 million) worth of bonds to finance the construction of vital toll roads, including the link between the West Java towns of Cikampek and ...

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Korean airlines service

Korean airlines service As a recent expat arrival to Indonesia, I tend to listen more than talk when confronted with an unpleasant situation in the business sector. However, I do not extend this courtesy to the international airlines.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Korean trade minister to visit Indonesia

Korean trade minister to visit IndonesiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta South Korean Trade Minister Hwang Doo-Yun is scheduled to visit Indonesia on Feb. 17 - 19 in an effort to help strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries, according to a statement from the South Korean Embassy.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/TV Program: Thursday, February 14, 2002

TV Program: Thursday, February 14, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Agenda10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/In search of lasting peace in war-torn Maluku

In search of lasting peace in war-torn MalukuThe following is the executive summary of research results on Maluku from the website of the Jakarta office of the Brussels- based International Crisis Group, dated Feb. 8 before the government-sponsored peace talks in Malino, Central Sulawesi.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/BIN doubts validity of terror report

BIN doubts validity of terror reportYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief AM Hendropriyono questioned on Wednesday the validity of a document on planned terrorist attacks in the capitals of three Southeast Asian countries.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Golkar leaders to be summoned over Gafur scandal

Golkar leaders to be summoned over Gafur scandalYogita Tahil Ramani The Jakarta Post JakartaPolice will likely summon two senior Golkar Party leaders for questioning as witnesses in the bribery scandal involving North Maluku Governor-elect Abdul Gafur. National Police spokesman Insp. Gen.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Minister to send guilty developers to prison

Minister to send guilty developers to prisonBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many developers have violated a law requiring them to set aside 40 percent of the space covered by housing projects for public and social facilities such as green areas for parks.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Power plant projects to resume: Official

Power plant projects to resume: OfficialMoch N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering allowing up to seven independent power producers (IPPs) to resume the development of power plants which were halted in the wake of the country's 1997 financial crisis.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Govt provides Rp 128b for victims

Govt provides Rp 128b for victims JAKARTA: The Ministry of Health has allocated Rp 128 billion for disaster relief in 2002, secretary-general Dadi S. Argadiredja said on Wednesday."The funds will go to 20 provinces, where flood victims and around 1.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/AAUI to clarify 'all risks' clauses

AAUI to clarify 'all risks' clausesFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of Indonesian General Insurance (AAUI) has promised to hold talks with the Council of Indonesia Insurance (DAI) to redefine the term 'all risks' as it relates to insurance policies in a bid to clear up ...

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Govt urged to form special force for Maluku

Govt urged to form special force for MalukuJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Malino Chairmen of opposing delegations from Maluku asked the government to form a joint special security force, comprising both the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police, to ensure that the Malino peace accord is ...

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Flood-related illnesses kill 15 in capital city

Flood-related illnesses kill 15 in capital cityMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The death toll of flood victims killed by diarrhea and other flood-related ailments around the city increased to at least 15 on Wednesday amid public ignorance about the illnesses.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Rupiah Rates Feb. 13

Rupiah Rates Feb. 13 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,666.00 9,666.00 10,217.00 10,115.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Different orbits

Different orbits Vehemently arguing that Indonesia is predominantly a Muslim country and the current moral crisis can only be solved through Islamic law, some people have insisted on incorporating syariah into the Constitution since the downfall of the New Order regime.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/On environment and city planning

On environment and city planning The permit for Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) -- a luxury housing estate in Hutan Angke Kapuk, West Jakarta -- is going to be reviewed by an independent panel, which will be soon be formed by the Jakarta Governor, Sutiyoso.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Officials warn of spewing Merapi

Officials warn of spewing Merapi The Volcanology Development and Investigation Agency in Yogyakarta warned the people in the area to stay alert with regard to Mount Merapi which often becomes more active during the rainy season.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Intelligence chief urges quick decision on debt extension plan

Intelligence chief urges quick decision on debt extension planBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chief of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), Hendropriyono urged the government to immediately finalize the revision of a controversial debt payment extension plan, warning ...

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions* Painting by I Wayan Gede Susana, Hide Out Fine Art Gallery, Jl. Raya Ubud, until Feb. 28. * Sculpture Contemplation by Ketut Muja, Galeri 9, Ubud, until Feb. 15. * Painting The Dance, the Dancer by Barbara Anello, The Chedi (Tel.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Villagers block Caltex road

Villagers block Caltex roadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents of the village of Jurang, Rokan Hulu regency, Riau have blocked the main access road to an oil field owned by American PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia, according to a company senior executive.Caltex spokesman Poedyo W.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: KadinKadinTRADE DEAL: Tony Agus Ardi (left), president of the U.S. Committee of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Daniel S.Emerson, president of the Indonesia-Indiana Alliance, sign a cooperation agreement to develop small businesses.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Feb. 13, 2002 Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 ...

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Thursday, February 14, 2002)

Pick of the Flicks (for Thursday, February 14, 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 ...

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Amien seeks fair solution to comfort women issue

Amien seeks fair solution to comfort women issueTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais called on Wednesday for a fair and prudent solution to the comfort women issue, saying that the matter was one of the dark periods in ...

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Alwi's PKB ready to change name

Alwi's PKB ready to change nameThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Awakening Party (PKB) under Alwi Shihab announced on Wednesday a plan to change its name in anticipation of a long and energy-sapping legal battle with its splinter group led by Matori Abdul Djalil.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Military Police gambling ring causes riot

Military Police gambling ring causes riot TANGERANG: About 200 angry gamblers attacked and destroyed Sgt. Maj. Jupri's house on Jl.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Fishermen complain about double levies

Fishermen complain about double leviesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Confusing articles in the law on Regional Administration and the absence of implementation guidelines have cost the country's fishing industry dearly, as its members have been forced to pay levies both to regional ...

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Malaysia, RI profit from Indonesian illegal workers

Malaysia, RI profit from Indonesian illegal workersEddy Purwanto, Consortium for the Defense of Indonesian Migrant Workers, Jakarta; Yos Soetiyoso, Institute for the Study and Development of Community Self-Support, Yogyakarta Problems related to Indonesian migrant workers continue to arise.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Pertamina to speed up change

Pertamina to speed up changeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina president Baihaki Hakim said on Wednesday that Pertamina was expected to become a limited liability company in early 2003, sooner than the expected November 2003.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Floodwaters rise again in Tangerang

Floodwaters rise again in TangerangMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Floods again hit Tangerang on Wednesday following heavy rains that drenched the city over the past two days.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Flood returns, victims back again to temporary shelters

Flood returns, victims back again to temporary sheltersAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of Jakarta's flood victims, and in particular those living on the banks of Ciliwung River, were given no respite on Wednesday as floods returned to swamp their houses.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Driver charged with stealing Rp 600m

Driver charged with stealing Rp 600m BANYUMAS, Central Java: A 43-year-old driver working for Bank Rakyat Indonesia's (BRI) Banjarnegara branch in Central Java was arrested on Tuesday after a 12-day manhunt after he fled with 600 million of customers' money.Banyumas police chief Sr. Comr. R.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Chinese celebrate New year in Balinese style

Chinese celebrate New year in Balinese styleRita A.Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar As the Year of the Horse arrived last Tuesday, thousands of Chinese residents flocked to Chinese temples across Bali hoping for blessings for the new year.The night was cloudy but the rain failed to eventuate.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Further delay of BCA sale unwarranted

Further delay of BCA sale unwarrantedRiyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sale of the government's controlling stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) has again hit a snag, with sudden opposition from inside the Cabinet.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Seaport laborer's value is only Rp 2.6 per kilogram in Batam

Seaport laborer's value is only Rp 2.6 per kilogram in BatamFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Across from the bustling Batu Ampar port in Nagoya on Batam island one can often see the pristine skyscrapers of Singapore, which is only 20 kilometers away and reachable in 45 minutes by ferry.

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Yogyakarta legislators in hot seat over bribes

Yogyakarta legislators in hot seat over bribesAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Dozens of activists blocked the entrance gate of Yogyakarta's provincial legislative council (DPRD) on Wednesday in a protest against two corruption scandals that they believe directly implicate local ...

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Thu, 14 Feb 2002

JP/Law enforcement most vital step for Maluku

Law enforcement most vital step for MalukuYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Stricter law enforcement through the disarmament of militant groups from the two warring factions -- Muslim and Christian -- in the strife-torn province of Maluku is badly needed to help stop the three-year ...

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