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Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/RI slow to review money laundering law

RI slow to review money laundering lawUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith the House of Representatives dragging its feet in amending the country's antimoney laundering law, Indonesia could slip back onto the list of countries categorized as havens for money launderers, an expert warns.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/West Sumatra KPU economizes

West Sumatra KPU economizesPADANG, West Sumatra: The West Sumatra General Election Commission (KPU) has saved at least Rp 20 billion (US$2.1 million) by, among other things, amalgamating some polling stations.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Changing times bring color and beauty to religious festival

Changing times bring color and beauty to religious festivalKadek Suartaya, Contributor, Gianyar Hundreds of young women paraded from Sukawati village in Gianyar to a nearby sacred spring carrying colorful offerings and other ritual paraphernalia.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Tourism meet to be held at Nusa Dua

Tourism meet to be held at Nusa Dua The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, in cooperation with the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN-WTO), will hold a Tourism Communications (Tourcom) Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific at Bali International Convention Center (BICC), the Westin ...

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/NU, Muhammadiyah renew antigraft vow

NU, Muhammadiyah renew antigraft vowThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe country's two largest Islamic organizations renewed their commitment on Wednesday to push for a movement against endemic corruption in the predominantly Muslim country.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Pollycarpus linked to BIN, says team

Pollycarpus linked to BIN, says teamMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe fact-finding team tasked to assist the investigation into the death by poisoning of Munir Thalib Said revealed incriminating evidence of the involvement of the State Intelligence Body (BIN) in the case, saying ...

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/U.S. firm owns 97% stake in Sampoerna

U.S. firm owns 97% stake in SampoernaLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaU.S. cigarette giant Philip Morris now controls 97 percent of the country's second largest cigarette maker PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna and has appointed Martin King as the new president, replacing Michael Joseph Sampoerna.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Photo exhibition shows that grief lingers among tsunami victims

Photo exhibition shows that grief lingers among tsunami victimsM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe massive tsunami that hit Aceh and North Sumatra in December was so cataclysmic that many of the victims of the natural disaster have been unable to come to terms with the reality of what ...

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Correction to article

Correction to articleRegarding my opinion piece titled Media, defamation and judicial review: Comparison with Australia published in The Jakarta Post on May 12, I would like to correct a small error in the article.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Security operation in Aceh 'adjusted'

Security operation in Aceh 'adjusted'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government lifted on Wednesday the one-year civil emergency in tsunami-devastated Aceh through a presidential regulation, which also spells out the heavy presence of military troops there.Regulation No.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Raid on vendors ends in clash

Raid on vendors ends in clash JAKARTA: The eviction of street vendors in Cawang area of East Jakarta on Tuesday afternoon has end with clashes between public order officers and students of the Christian University of Indonesia (UKI), whose campus is located nearby.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/W. Java lacks Rp 2.7b for polio fund

W. Java lacks Rp 2.7b for polio fundBANDUNG, West Java: The West Java provincial administration is still short Rp 2.7 billion (US$287,000) in funds to carry out its polio immunization program on May 31 and June 27, West Java Governor Danny Setiawan said on Wednesday.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/RI ranks fifth in software piracy out of 93 countries

RI ranks fifth in software piracy out of 93 countriesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIllegal software accounted for 87 percent of all computer programs sold in Indonesia in 2004, according to a global software piracy watchdog.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Draft criminal code seen as threat to artistic freedom

Draft criminal code seen as threat to artistic freedomHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFirst time director Joko Anwar was baffled when the government- sanctioned Film Censorship Institute (LSF) cut a kissing scene from his new release Janji Joni (Joni's Promise).

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Indonesia back on investors' radar screen

Indonesia back on investors' radar screenMichael Vatikiotis, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The fact that foreign investment is coming back to Indonesia and its economy is showing real signs of recovery is not just good news for Southeast Asia's largest economy - it is ...

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Plane passenger suspected in 1 kg cocaine smuggling attempt

Plane passenger suspected in 1 kg cocaine smuggling attemptAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe threat of a death sentence does not seem to have deterred traffickers from trying to smuggle drugs into the country.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/RI to buy warships from the Netherlands

RI to buy warships from the Netherlands JAKARTA: The government has decided to purchase two corvette warships from the Netherlands in a bid to boost the capacity of the Indonesian Navy.Director General for Defense Procurement at the Ministry of Defense Rear Adm.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/PKI members cleared to proceed with suit

PKI members cleared to proceed with suit JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court ruled on Wednesday that former members of the now-outlawed Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) could proceed with a class-action lawsuit against the President.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/ASEAN ups cooperation to fight drug trafficking

ASEAN ups cooperation to fight drug traffickingWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, BaliThe failure to track chemists and the precursor chemicals for certain types of illegal drugs remain a major obstacle in the fight against drug trafficking, a conference held here concluded on ...

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Hunting down the perpetrators in E. Timor

Hunting down the perpetrators in E. TimorTaufik Basari, Jakarta The atrocities that occurred in East Timor in 1999 have been recognized as gross violations of human rights that constitute international crimes.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/All subdistricts to get public services fund

All subdistricts to get public services fundBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city administration is planning to allocate Rp 2 billion (US$210,000) for each of the city's 267 subdistricts in a bid to improve public services in the capital, an official says.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Outboard motor credit divides Buyat villagers

Outboard motor credit divides Buyat villagers The company at the center of pollution allegations in Buyat Bay, Newmont, spends Rp 3.3 billion (US$335,000) a year to improve the life of the community around its mining site, the company says.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Land acquisition stalls road work

Land acquisition stalls road work BEKASI: A project that will connect East Jakarta with Bekasi has again had to be delayed because the government has not yet acquired land.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Curious about port corruption

Curious about port corruption Having read the letter by Fees and graft at Priok from Juan Luis Dominguez from Palembang, South Sumatra (The Jakarta Post, May 16), I am very curious about the case.It seems the case was a serious one and we need to disclose it clearly.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/President Susilo approves additional military funding

President Susilo approves additional military fundingRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono approved on Wednesday a proposal for an increase in the country's military spending this year despite earlier opposition amid concern over the widening state budget ...

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/If tribunal's outcome was dissatisfactory, it's not my business

If tribunal's outcome was dissatisfactory, it's not my business The UN-sanctioned commission of experts (COE) commenced their mission in Jakarta on Wednesday and they will stay until Friday to meet a variety of people involved in meting out justice for East Timor.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Buyat people differ on alleged pollution

Buyat people differ on alleged pollutionHarry Bhaskara and Jongker Rumteh, The Jakarta Post, Buyat/Manado/North SulawesiThis is the second article in a series on Buyat. The serenity and scenic beauty of Buyat village's surroundings conceal deep divisions among the villagers.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Acehnese greet new civil status

Acehnese greet new civil statusNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehAcehnese are hopeful that the government's lifting of the civil emergency status in the province on Wednesday will mean more peace in the conflict-ridden area, even if many remain unsure precisely how the change will affect ...

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/G3 economies to slow down, import demand to drop

G3 economies to slow down, import demand to dropZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe economies of the United States, Europe and Japan are expected to slow down this year, which will pose a modest threat to Asian exporters including Indonesia, as the decelerating economies will consequently ...

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Sumatran elephant born in animal park

Sumatran elephant born in animal park BOGOR: Taman Safari Indonesia in Cisarua, Bogor, celebrated the birth of a female Sumatran elephant on Monday, Antara reported on Tuesday."The delivery was normal," said keeper Suparno.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Drill turns into real-life drama

Drill turns into real-life dramaSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, PadangA loud alarm at the school indicates a huge earthquake and the students and teachers immediately take cover under their desks. They reach for their bags and place them on their heads.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/BMW 120i tries to entice younger market segment

BMW 120i tries to entice younger market segmentPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaOn the road, the new BMW 120i, has drawn many curious looks from motorists. It was as though people wanted to make sure that what they were seeing was really a BMW.Hatchbacks are not all that popular here.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/RI to send more workers abroad

RI to send more workers abroadRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA lack of job creation at home due to slower-than-expected economic growth has prompted the government to intensify efforts to export workers as a solution to the unemployment problem.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, May 19, 2005

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, May 19, 2005.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Woodcut Printing Exhibition Aku, Badanku, Jiwaku, Masa Laluku, by Edo at Klinik Seni Taxu, Jl. Gunung Rinjani Blok IXA no. 8 Denpasar (Tel.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/'New rule brings back Soeharto era'

'New rule brings back Soeharto era'The issuance of Presidential Regulation No. 36/2005 on land acquisition for the development of public projects has given the government more power to take land off private citizens in the name of public interest.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Weapons used by attackers were stolen firearms: Police

Weapons used by attackers were stolen firearms: PoliceM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonThe weapons used to shoot dead five Mobile Brigade troopers during a recent attack on Seram island, Maluku, were police-issue firearms, a police spokesman said on Wednesday.

Thu, 19 May 2005

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Padang students trained to deal with quake, tsunami Syofiardi Bachyul Jb The Jakarta Post/Padang A loud alarm at the school indicates a huge earthquake and the students and teachers immediately take cover under their desks. They reach for their bags and place them on their heads.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/The need to cooperate on oil policy in East Asia

The need to cooperate on oil policy in East AsiaMakmur Keliat, Jakarta Oil diplomacy can be defined as attempts carried out by nations to protect and secure their access to oil resources through dialog and negotiation.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Golkar split over demand for more ministerial posts

Golkar split over demand for more ministerial postsTony Hotland The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Golkar Party reaffirmed on Wednesday its support for the government of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, which it said was unconditional despite internal pressure for more representation in Cabinet.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Industry minister appoints seven new top officials

Industry minister appoints seven new top officialsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister of Industry Andung A. Nitimihardja installed on Wednesday the lineup for his ministry's top posts.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/The idea of ASEAN Parliament seems distant, but not unrealistic

The idea of ASEAN Parliament seems distant, but not unrealisticBantarto Bandoro, Jakarta The idea of an ASEAN parliament was debated at the recent seminar here on the Establishment of a Regional Parliament, organized by the Inter-parliamentary Cooperation Body of the House of Representatives.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/AGO investigating Mandiri loans extended to PT CGN

AGO investigating Mandiri loans extended to PT CGNEva C. Komandjaja and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn the latest development in the Bank Mandiri alleged lending scam, AGO spokesman R.J.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Insurers' goodwill questioned

Insurers' goodwill questioned I am a policy holder acting for three insured parties, PT Coca Cola Bottling Indonesia, PT Jasprim Dinamika Global and PT Bakrie Building Indonesia, in a matter of marine cargo insurance by PT Asuransi Purna Artanugraha (Aspan), Jakarta.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/W. Java administrations asked to pay Rp 56b for garbage slide

W. Java administrations asked to pay Rp 56b for garbage slideYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungFour West Java administrations that used Leuwigajah dump will be required to pay Rp 56 billion (US$5.8 million) in damages, an official said on Tuesday.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Visa rolls out Visit Bali Program

Visa rolls out Visit Bali ProgramJAKARTA: Joining the campaign to boost tourism in Bali, which has suffered a great deal from terrorism scares, Visa International launched on Tuesday its Visit Bali Program 2005, granting cardholders special privileges and discounts at participating merchants.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/'Smart Vans' to reach out to slum children

'Smart Vans' to reach out to slum childrenThe Jakarta Post, JakartaStarting today, what are being dubbed "Smart Vans" will be traversing slum areas in Greater Jakarta from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day to provide alternative education opportunities to children from poor families.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/JP/18/PUTU

JP/18/PUTULamenting the death of a cultureI Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post/DenpasarFor many people, natives and foreigners alike, subak, the traditional Balinese irrigation system was the glowing masterpiece of the island's predominant rice-growing culture.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/City enjoys budget surplus of Rp 1.68t in 2004

City enjoys budget surplus of Rp 1.68t in 2004Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso reported on Wednesday that the city administration recorded a surplus of Rp 1.68 trillion from its 2004 city budget owing to unrealized budget allocations and higher city revenue.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/SBI rate raised to 7.9 percent

SBI rate raised to 7.9 percent JAKARTA: Bank Indonesia (BI) raised on Wednesday its benchmark one-month SBI interest rate to 7.9 percent, from 7.87 percent last week, absorbing a total of Rp 36.9 trillion (some US$3.8 billion) from the market during the day's auction of the notes.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/The ghosts of East Timor

The ghosts of East Timor"Don't go around digging up old skeletons," so an old Indonesian saying goes.Six-and-a-half years after the turmoil that swept the former province of East Timor (now Timor Leste), Indonesia has not respectfully laid to rest the skeletons of that fateful tragedy.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Part2 of 2: Does the master plan for Aceh rehabilitation drive NGOs away?

Part2 of 2: Does the master plan for Aceh rehabilitation drive NGOs away?Daniel Kingsley, Washington DC The MoF, as a monitoring institution, has not had its position in the monitoring process clearly defined either.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/TV Today: Friday, May 20, 2005

TV Today: Friday, May 20, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Bumi Sehat Clinic sees both grief and relief

Bumi Sehat Clinic sees both grief and reliefCatherine Wheeler, Contributor, UbudThis account by Robin Lim was prepared by Catherine Wheeler, Robin is the the midwife who founded the Bumi Sehat health clinic in Ubud, Bali. Lim and a team of volunteers went to Aceh as part of a relief project.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Susilo calls Arroyo over hostages

Susilo calls Arroyo over hostages JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has called Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to take the necessary measures to help release three Indonesians now being held hostage by separatist rebels in southern Philippines.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Golkar differs over demand for more ministerial posts

Golkar differs over demand for more ministerial postsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Golkar Party reaffirmed on Wednesday its support for the government of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, which it said was unconditional despite internal pressure for more representation in Cabinet.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Three Papuan separatists nabbed

Three Papuan separatists nabbed JAYAPURA, Papua: Security personnel arrested three alleged Papuan separatists during a raid recently in Sarmy regency, some 150 kilometers west of Jayapura, a senior military officer said on Wednesday.

Thu, 19 May 2005

JP/Bogor to vaccine over 80,000 infants

Bogor to vaccine over 80,000 infantsTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorAs many as 80,623 children under five in Bogor will receive a polio vaccination on May 31 and June 28 to prevent the spread of the disease in the municipality.