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70 articles.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/WB urges greater cooperation between central, local govts

WB urges greater cooperation between central, local govtsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Clarity of functions between the central and local governments, and the yawning disparity between poor and rich regencies have posed a real threat to regional autonomy in Indonesia, a ...

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Factory meal lands hundreds in hospital

Factory meal lands hundreds in hospitalHundreds of employees of PT Mataram Tunggal Garment in Sleman regency, Yogyakarta, were admitted to the hospital on Wednesday with food poisoning.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Angie ousts Camerin to reach third round in Indian Open

Angie ousts Camerin to reach third round in Indian OpenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Angelique "Angie" Widjaja of Indonesia beat Maria Elena Camerin of Italy 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the third round of the US$140,000 WTA Indian Open tennis tournament in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/'New taxis only make the traffic worse'

'New taxis only make the traffic worse' The Jakarta administration is planning to launch a new taxi service using Kijang minivans, which can carry more passengers and baggage, despite the 25,000 taxis currently already traversing the city. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents about the issue.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Three killed in road accident

Three killed in road accidentSUBANG, West Java: Three people were killed and seven others were severely injured on Tuesday evening when a Mitsubishi Colt minivan overturned in Ciater subdistrict, Subang regency.All were the passengers of the minibus.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Students clash with Makassar police

Students clash with Makassar police MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Hundreds of students clashed with police on Wednesday during a protest condemning the Supreme Court's unequivocal acquittal of Akbar Tandjung of graft.No fatalities were reported, but several students suffered minor injuries.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Five killed in workplace in 2003

Five killed in workplace in 2003YOGYAKARTA: Accidents in the workplace occurred 332 times at various companies across Yogyakarta mayoralty last year, an official has said.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Three killed in road accident

Three killed in road accidentSUBANG, West Java: Three people were killed and seven others were heavily injured on late Tuesday when a Mitsubishi Colt minibus fell upside down in Ciater subdistrict in Subang regency.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Textile makers to face tough challenges: Forum

Textile makers to face tough challenges: ForumSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian textile and apparel industry may further lose its export market share once the quota system in its main U.S. and European markets is scrapped by 2005, an industry leader said.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Nothing to stop approval of water bill

Nothing to stop approval of water billSuherdjoko and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Semarang/Jakarta Despite mounting public opposition, the House of Representatives is set to endorse the controversial water resources bill when it convenes for a plenary session on Thursday.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Infrastructure investment key to tackling poverty: ILO

Infrastructure investment key to tackling poverty: ILOMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Labor Organization (ILO) recommended on Tuesday the Indonesian government invest in labor-intensive public infrastructure projects and support small and medium enterprises in ...

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/NU to issue leadership criteria

NU to issue leadership criteria JAKARTA: The country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), will hold a national meeting before the presidential election to draw up a list of criteria for future leaders.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/The crucial link between corruption and rights violation

The crucial link between corruption and rights violationHarun ur Rashid The Daily Star Asia News Network Dhaka Many human rights activists, lawyers, jurists and almost everyone with any sense of justice consider that the fight for human rights and the fight of corruption share a great deal ...

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, February 19, 2004

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, February 19, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Photographs featuring works by Indonesian noted photographer Rama Surya and William R Durman, Cottage Art, Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai 888XX, Pemogan, Denpasar, until Feb. 20. * Painting What is behind a Picture? at K.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Grain key to China's success in achieving national stability

Grain key to China's success in achieving national stabilityDing Shengjun China Daily Asia News Network Beijing Grain security is one of the major factors that may affect China's social stability and economic development as well as its national security.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/IBRA has failed to cure banks: Analysts

IBRA has failed to cure banks: AnalystsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Less than a fortnight before the official Feb.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Children banned from election campaigns : Bachtiar

Children banned from election campaigns : BachtiarThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Anyone found to have involved children in the upcoming election campaigns will be subject to a maximum five-year prison term or a Rp 100 million (US$11.4 million) fine, Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah said.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Thursday, February 19, 2004

Thursday, February 19, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi6:30 Documentary7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita8:00 Music: Sik Asik9:00 Entertainment News: Pro Biz10:00 TV Drama 12:00 p.m.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Bank Danamon net profit jumps by 61%

Bank Danamon net profit jumps by 61%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Danamon, the country's fifth largest bank in terms of assets, announced on Wednesday that 2003 net profit jumped by 61 percent on strong revenue from lending and fee-based activities.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/

Naming people with AIDS May I strongly protest your naming of the person who died of AIDS in Mataram (First AIDS death reported in NTB, The Jakarta Post, Feb. 17, 2004, page 5). This violates the accepted principles of ethical and empathetic journalism.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Police hunts for perpetrators behind pornographic pictures

Police hunts for perpetrators behind pornographic picturesEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Internet users have been bombarded recently with pornographic pictures of a local female TV soap star and a rock band guitarist, which have become a hot topic on local gossip shows and made headlines ...

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Dengue death toll hits 166

Dengue death toll hits 166Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The death toll in the dengue fever outbreak has reached 166 from the at least 8,135 people infected nationwide, as health authorities are struggling to identify the virus responsible for the rapid spread of the disease.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Knock! Knock! 'Jumantik' is here

Knock! Knock! 'Jumantik' is hereThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta From next week one of your neighbors may knock on your door and show you a glass jar containing mosquito larvae.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Locust invasion wrecks havoc in West Sumba

Locust invasion wrecks havoc in West SumbaYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Thousands of hectares of ripened corn in six districts in West Sumba regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), have been destroyed by swarms of locusts over the past few months.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/BI refuses to weaken rupiah to boost exports

BI refuses to weaken rupiah to boost exportsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia (BI) has refused to intervene in the foreign exchange market and weigh in on the rupiah performance against the U.S. dollar to boost exports in spite of calls from local business players.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/KPU names ink tender winners amid financial doubt

KPU names ink tender winners amid financial doubtMoch. N. Kurniawan and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a two-week delay, the General Elections Commission (KPU) announced on Wednesday four companies that won the contract to provide ink for the April 5 legislative election despite ...

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Humans blamed for animal-related disease

Humans blamed for animal-related diseaseEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Humans are to blame for the recent spread of many life- threatening diseases that are related to animals, including Bovine Spongiform Encephalophathy (BSE) or mad cow disease, avian influenza, also known as bird ...

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Multipolar world may emerge from decline of greenback

Multipolar world may emerge from decline of greenbackBharat Jhunjhunwala, Contributor, New Delhi bharatj@nda.vsnl.net.in The declining fortunes of the dollar are becoming a matter of global concern. America is earning less from exports than she needs to pay for her imports. The U.S.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Patients confused about free care

Patients confused about free careAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the city administration has urged city-run hospitals to prioritize dengue fever patients and provide them with free-of- charge medical services, at city-run Budhi Asih Hospital in East Jakarta, many patients and ...

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Investors want higher gas output split

Investors want higher gas output splitP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Oil and gas implementing body BP Migas has rejected a request from ExxonMobil Indonesia Inc. and ConocoPhilips for a higher production split in the Blok A gas field in Lhokseumawe, Aceh.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Mutual funds remains the best alternative

Mutual funds remains the best alternativeHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although many people have turned their investments into shares to take advantage of the bullish stock market, fund managers still believe that mutual funds will remain the favorite among individual and ...

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Behind the scenes on the busway project

Behind the scenes on the busway projectSachin Gopalan, Business Analyst, Jakarta sachin.gopalan@jditeam.com Everyone nowadays seems to be going ballistic over the shiny brand new TransJakarta project of the Governor of Jakarta.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Three killed in road accident

Three killed in road accidentSUBANG, West Java: Three people were killed and seven others were severely injured on Tuesday evening when a Mitsubishi Colt minivan overturned in Ciater subdistrict, Subang regency.All were the passengers of the minibus.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Abdul Khalik and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta

Abdul Khalik and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local officials, supposedly the frontline of the Jakarta administration's community fix for flooded areas, have done little to help inundated residents, often not even bothering to show up, flood victims said.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/BNI faces uncertainty over Texmaco debt repayment

BNI faces uncertainty over Texmaco debt repaymentRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), the country's second largest bank, has hit a snag in its attempt to obtain full repayment of its US$67 million loan to troubled textile and engineering giant ...

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/TB and global health

TB and global health In addition to your article on Bill Gates, the most generous philanthropist in history in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 15, I would like to share the following information provided by Reuters on Feb. 13, 2004: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has donated US$82.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Banning headscarves in public schools

Banning headscarves in public schools Again The Jakarta Post has devoted ample space to the issue of religious paraphernalia, specifically Muslim headscarves in French schools. Yet again, the issue has been narrowly focused.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Kampar Regent must go: Councillors

Kampar Regent must go: CouncillorsHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau A special team of Kampar regency councillors on Wednesday recommended the dismissal of Regent Jefri Noer and his deputy, Zakir, following massive protests by teachers and students in the province.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Alleged JI member on trial

Alleged JI member on trial JAKARTA: An alleged member of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) terrorist network stood trial on Wednesday at the South Jakarta District Court for conspiracy to commit terrorism, targeting National Police headquarters and foreign interests in the capital.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Utut beats Stefanova in Makita chess tourney

Utut beats Stefanova in Makita chess tourneyMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta GM Utut Adianto bounced back from a surprise loss to beat GM Antoaneta Stefanova in the third round of the Makita-Lakoni International Grand Master Chess Tournament here on Wednesday.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/After bird flu, dengue

After bird flu, dengue Doctors' confirmation on Tuesday of suspicions a new, previously unknown sub-variant of the dengue virus is responsible for a virulent outbreak accross the country adds to the graveness of a situation already rated "extraordinary" by the government.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Australia's Child Wise regrets Bali child abuse document

Australia's Child Wise regrets Bali child abuse documentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The head of Australia's leading child protection advocacy group said she wished she had never made public a report on pedophiles in Bali.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Public services at haj terminal a disappointment

Public services at haj terminal a disappointmentMulta Fidrus The Jakarta Post TangerangRelatives of arriving haj pilgrims expressed disappointment over the poor facilities and services at the newly inaugurated Haj Terminal at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Navy ready to assist KPU

Navy ready to assist KPUSURABAYA: The Indonesian Navy is ready to aid the General Elections Commission (KPU) in distributing ballot boxes throughout the archipelago as the election draws near.Navy deputy chief Vice Adm.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Legislators skip bill debate

Legislators skip bill debate JAKARTA: Many of the legislators deliberating the truth and reconciliation bill skipped the debate on Wednesday without explanation.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Residents frustrated by services at haj terminal

Residents frustrated by services at haj terminalMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Relatives of arriving haj pilgrims expressed disappointment over the poor facilities and services at the newly inaugurated Haj Terminal at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Ex-cops gets 2 years for bomb possession

Ex-cops gets 2 years for bomb possessionM. Taufiqqurahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court sentenced on Wednesday a former member of the Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) to two years in prison for explosives possession, a similar sentence to what the court handed down ...

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Photos recount WWII horror

Photos recount WWII horror================= Tantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post Jakarta ----------------- A casual visitor might simply regard it as an odd assortment of black-and-white photographs of grim-faced, bare-chested, old men.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Golkar told to ensure fair convention

Golkar told to ensure fair conventionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Golkar Party executive has called on the organizing committee of the party's convention and all six presidential candidates to maintain fairness in the next stage of the selection process of the party's presidential ...

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Banning headscarves

Banning headscarves in public schools Again The Jakarta Post has devoted ample space to the issue of religious paraphernalia, specifically Muslim headscarves in French schools. Yet again, the issue has been narrowly focused.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Bandung court favors PTDI workers

Bandung court favors PTDI workersYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung A panel of judges at the Bandung District Court ruled on Wednesday in favor of the union at aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), which had filed a suit to stop the firing of more than 6,000 employees.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Akbar's graft case is over, legal expert confirms

Akbar's graft case is over, legal expert confirmsFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has no authority to reopen the Rp 40 billion (US$4.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Banning headscarves

Banning headscarves in public schools Again The Jakarta Post has devoted ample space to the issue of religious paraphernalia, specifically Muslim headscarves in French schools. Yet again, the issue has been narrowly focused.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Naming people with AIDS

Naming people with AIDS May I strongly protest your naming of the person who died of AIDS in Mataram (First AIDS death reported in NTB, The Jakarta Post, Feb. 17, 2004, page 5). This violates the accepted principles of ethical and empathetic journalism.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Lawmakers accept puzzling 'payments'

Lawmakers accept puzzling 'payments'Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Several West Java legislative councillors have admitted to accepting Rp 10 million (US$1,200) each from the West Java Bank, which is owned by the provincial government.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/'Don't put all your eggs in one basket'

'Don't put all your eggs in one basket' "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" is one of the most meaningful tips when it comes to investing. Putting the money in different types of investment will prevent investors from incurring heavy losses particularly during the downswings.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Justice officials reject new head

Justice officials reject new headJAYAPURA, Papua: Dozens of civil servants at the Justice and Human Rights office here have protested for three consecutive days, demanding that the government cancel the appointment of Sukarno as the head of the office, as he was incapable of leadership.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Sidewalk vendors get stiff fines

Sidewalk vendors get stiff fines BOGOR: Dozens of sidewalk vendors around Suryakencana market were apprehended on Wednesday and tried on the spot for violating Bylaw No. 1/1990 on public order.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Japan finances voter education

Japan finances voter education JAKARTA: Japan has provided US$270,889 to four non- governmental organizations (NGOs) to finance voter education ahead of the 2004 elections.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Bankers expose weaknesses in government deposit insurance plan

Bankers expose weaknesses in government deposit insurance planThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta While generally acceptable in principle, the government- proposed bank deposit insurance law still contains weaknesses that could deal a serious blow both to the public and banking sector, top bankers have ...

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Policemen nabbed for extortion

Policemen nabbed for extortion TANGERANG: Tangerang Police arrested on Tuesday two of five police officers assigned to West Jakarta Police headquarters and a civilian on charges of extortion.Tangerang Police chief Sr. Comr. I Ketut Untung Yoga identified the three suspects as Brig.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Indonesia secures 18 Olympic slots: KONI

Indonesia secures 18 Olympic slots: KONIZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has secured 18 slots in the Athens Olympic Games in August -- but still far from its targeted 50, said a national sports official.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/E. Timor security bleak: UNPKF

E. Timor security bleak: UNPKFKUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The United Nations Peacekeeping Force (UNPKF) in East Timor voiced its negative outlook over local security conditions after the UN mission withdrew on May 20, an Indonesian Military officer said on Wednesday.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Unruly police to go to court

Unruly police to go to court JAKARTA: City Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo said eight policemen had been named suspects for beating student protesters in front of the Supreme Court on Feb. 12 and would be taken to public courts for trial.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Tennis fans' unruly behavior

Tennis fans' unruly behavior I was in a crowd cheering for the Japanese team in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group I tie on Sunday, Feb. 8, the final day of a three-day series of matches against Indonesia.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Locals want Halimun park expansion revised

Locals want Halimun park expansion revisedTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Residents living at the foot of Mt. Gunung Halimun want the central government to exclude their homes and land from the plan to expand the Gunung Halimun National Park here.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Flooding spreads in Indramayu homes regency

Flooding spreads in Indramayu homes regencyNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java Torrential rains that have pounded Indramayu regency since last week have caused massive floods in the area, inundating at least 10,000 hectares of paddy fields and at least 1,400 homes, mainly in ...

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Jombang market fire causes Rp 5b losses

Jombang market fire causes Rp 5b lossesThe Jakarta Post, Tangerang A fire that razed the Jombang traditional market in Ciputat, Tangerang, was estimated to have caused over Rp 5 billion (US$595,238) in losses to vendors, the market's boss said on Wednesday.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Minister Syamsul pledges 'TVRI's neutrality in general election

Minister Syamsul pledges 'TVRI's neutrality in general electionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State television station TVRI will continue to maintain its neutrality when covering the elections, the state minister of communications and information assured the public on Wednesday.

Thu, 19 Feb 2004

JP/Walhi seeks boycott of RI timber

Walhi seeks boycott of RI timberMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) is seeking a worldwide boycott of Indonesian wood products, saying that over 70 percent of the country's logs come from illegal sources.