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Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Fitch upgrades RI's sovereign rating

Fitch upgrades RI's sovereign ratingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta International rating agency Fitch Ratings said on Thursday it had upgraded Indonesia's currency rating by one notch, a move that could help improve investor confidence ahead of the government's international bond offering next year.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Bush and Blair linked only by Iraq saga

Bush and Blair linked only by Iraq sagaPolly Toynbee, Guardian News Service, London The spectacle over the next few days of Tony Blair and George Bush beaming and backslapping remains as puzzling as ever.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Former GAM members to celebrate Idul Fitri at home

Former GAM members to celebrate Idul Fitri at homeNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Maulidarrahmi, 18, a former member of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) smiled when she was told that had been granted permission to spend ten days at home to celebrate Idul Fitri.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Aussie travel agents to visit NTB

Aussie travel agents to visit NTB MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: At least 40 travel agents from Perth, Australia, are slated to visit tourist resorts in West Nusa Tenggara province (NTB), said vice chairman of the Lombok- Sumbawa Tourism Promotions Board Rosa Stuart.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/'Arisan' money goes missing

'Arisan' money goes missing JAKARTA: The high hopes of over 200 lottery participants to win big money ahead of Idul Fitri celebration were bitterly dashed on Thursday when they discovered that the lottery coordinator had disappeared, and with her Rp 1.3 billion (US$153,000) in cash.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Namesake award, choir marks Miriam's 80th bash

Namesake award, choir marks Miriam's 80th bash There was no birthday cake for senior scholar Miriam Budiardjo prepared by her colleagues when she celebrated her anniversary on Thursday.They decided to present her with a more 'insightful gift'.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/'Traffic and obligations diminish Idul Fitri'

'Traffic and obligations diminish Idul Fitri' Holidaymakers have started to leave the city to celebrate Idul Fitri, which will fall on Nov. 25, in their hometowns.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Motorcycle sales up by 2.3%

Motorcycle sales up by 2.3%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sales of new motorcycles in October increased by 2.3 percent to 291,115 units from the level in the previous month, the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo) said on Thursday.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Germany provides technical assistance to help SMEs

Germany provides technical assistance to help SMEsSandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian and German governments signed on Thursday a declaration of intention to establish Business Technology Centers (BTC) in Batam, Yogyakarta and Jakarta.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Achieving

Achieving national discipline It is amazing that the problem of transition toward democracy, which has characterized Indonesian political development during the past five years, has recently triggered a hectic debate between scholars and commentators.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/RI-U.S. relations

RI-U.S. relations CORRECTION: The headline title Why RI and U.S. cannot become better friends on page 7 of the Nov. 20, 2003, issue misrepresents the central theme of the article and should be replaced with "How RI and U.S. could become better friends." We apologize for the inconvenience.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Eight arrested for embezzlement

Eight arrested for embezzlement MANADO, North Sulawesi: North Sulawesi Police arrested on Thursday eight people on suspicion of embezzling Rp 5.4 billion (US$635,294) from a compensation fund under a transmigration program.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Regent told to step down after Flores riot

Regent told to step down after Flores riotYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post Kupang, East Nusa TenggaraThe Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), the largest faction in the East Flores Regency Council, proclaimed on Thursday that it had withdrawn support for Regent Felix ...

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Suspect bank officers in BNI scam start mudslinging

Suspect bank officers in BNI scam start mudslingingAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank officers in the Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scam have responded to the high profile graft case by slinging a startling array of mud at one other.Rivai M.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Land allocated for transmigrants

Land allocated for transmigrants UNA AHA, Southeast Sulawesi: The Kendari administration has allocated 1,000 hectares of land in Asera, Latoma and Abuki districts toward a transmigration program.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/No paper

No paperIn observance of the Idul Fitri holiday and in line with government instructions, The Jakarta Post will not be published from Monday (Nov. 24) to Wednesday (Nov. 26). The Post will reappear on Thursday (Nov. 27).

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/City sets Rp 12.16t budget for next year

City sets Rp 12.16t budget for next yearBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta City Administration is proposing some Rp 12.158 trillion (US$1.43 billion) for the 2004 city budget, or a 10.68 percent increase from the previous year's budget of Rp 11.563 trillion.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Bus drivers tested for drugs, alcohol

Bus drivers tested for drugs, alcoholTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of holidaymakers were seen swarming the city's bus terminals, train stations, and seaport on Thursday, heading for their hometowns to celebrate Idul Fitri which is only four days away.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/London's anti-war protesters should realize that the "Big Six"

London's anti-war protesters should realize that the "Big Six" are discovering peace.Jonathan Power Columnist London The micro picture is disturbing. Not since Vietnam have America and its allies seemed so bogged down in wars that are not going well. There is much to protest about.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Uniting against corruption

Uniting against corruption Weeks have now elapsed since two of this nation's biggest Muslim organizations, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah, formally proclaimed their resolve to join forces to battle the scourge of corruption that has been plaguing this country for so many decades.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Jakarta's planned monorail trains: New but not the aspirin

Jakarta's planned monorail trains: New but not the aspirin In the original plan Jakarta monorail trains were intended to connect Jakarta and its outlying areas of Bekasi in the east and Tangerang in the west, but the dedicated scheme was altered because the Jakarta administration had to bow down ...

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/

Tolong dibagi yang adilVictory for the people The Central Jakarta District Court turned down on Wednesday Sinivasan Marimutu's lawsuit against Tempo weekly magazine.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/JP/3/priok

JP/3/priokKopassus chief must stand for Priok trial: Judge Urip Hudiono and Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Jakarta Human Rights Court on Thursday stressed that the defendant Maj. Gen.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/U.S. can't rely solely on might

U.S. can't rely solely on might Washington must exercise soft power and seek international cooperation Joseph S. Nye, Jr. Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Cambridge, U.S.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Mega, Hamzah to receive well-wishers

Mega, Hamzah to receive well-wishers JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz will hold an open house on Nov. 25, the first day of Idul Fitri, to receive well-wishers.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Legal end of the Marcos' wealth

Legal end of the Marcos' wealthPhilippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila The supreme Court on Tuesday ended a 12-year-long saga of delays in the government's efforts to recover the secret assets of the Marcos family with a final decision holding that 658 million dollars in Swiss bank ...

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Plan to have GAM listed as terrorist group still on

Plan to have GAM listed as terrorist group still onFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said the government has not dropped the option of having the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) included on the United Nations' list of ...

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Money dealers enjoy brisk holiday trade

Money dealers enjoy brisk holiday tradeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Travelers going home for Idul Fitri do not have to look far to find crisp money in small denominations to give away to children in their home villages as a way to spread happiness during the holiday.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/JP/3/priok

JP/3/priokKopassus chief must stand for Priok trial: Judge Urip Hudiono and Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Jakarta Human Rights Court on Thursday stressed that the defendant Maj. Gen.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/No plan to replace Matori: Ministry

No plan to replace Matori: Ministry JAKARTA: The government reiterated on Thursday that there were no immediate plans to replace defense minister Matori Abdul Djalil, who has been unable to discharge his duties since suffering a stroke in August.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Telkom to allocate 40% of profit as dividend

Telkom to allocate 40% of profit as dividendRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-controlled telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) said on Thursday it planned to allocate 40 percent of its 2003 net profit for dividends next year.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/How RI can be a First World nation

How RI can be a First World nationPatrick Guntensperger, Business Consultant, Jakarta, ttpguntensperger@hotmail.com The Republic of Indonesia has everything it needs to take its place among the nations of the First World.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/KL monorail trains attract enthusiasts

KL monorail trains attract enthusiastsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia reached another milestone after the big hit of its own national automotive products, Proton and Saga, with the recent launch of Kuala Lumpur Monorail trains.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/'Eli beli': Playing at democracy

'Eli beli': Playing at democracyKaushik Basu, Professor of Economics, Project Syndicate In Calcutta, when some younger kid came along and insisted on joining the game my friends were playing, we would let the new kid in, but only after whispering into each other's ears the words, eli beli.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Monorails of Asia

Monorails of AsiaLocation Note OpeningSentosa Island, Singapore -- Long loop system through a lot of greenery. To be replaced with Hitachi Small Monorail. Opening 1981Lotte World, Korea, -- Indoor-outdoor minirail.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Indonesia mourns Badminton legend

Indonesia mourns Badminton legendZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian badminton icon, Ferdinand Alexander Sonneville, better known as Ferry Sonneville, the founder of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) and former president of the International Badminton Federation (IBF), ...

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Kopassus general 'must stand trial in Priok case'

Kopassus general 'must stand trial in Priok case'Urip Hudiono and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Human Rights Court on Thursday stressed that the defendant Maj. Gen.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Bogus journalists demand bonus

Bogus journalists demand bonusApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Hundreds of people claiming to be journalists have flooded offices in the North Sumatra capital city of Medan to demand Idul Fitri bonuses, many of them using coercion in their requests.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Foreign firm to build oil refineries

Foreign firm to build oil refineries Japanese and Middle Eastern companies are interested in building oil refineries in Indonesia amid growing demand for oil products in the country, a senior official said on Thursday.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Indonesia mourns badminton legend

Indonesia mourns badminton legendZakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesian badminton legend, Ferdinand Alexander Sonneville, better known as Ferry Sonneville, the founder of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) and former president of the International Badminton Federation ...

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Tangerang to clear riverbanks

Tangerang to clear riverbanks TANGERANG: Tangerang municipality authorities will next week demolish hundreds of houses and buildings illegally built along the banks of the river Cisadane, as part of efforts to prevent flooding."The administration is now beginning to implement Bylaw No.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 21, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 21, 2003Exhibitions* Exhibition of antiqurian maps and prints of Indonesia form the 16th century to the present time, at Gedung Arsip Nasional (the National Archive Building), Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, (Tel. 6347744), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Armed robberies soar as end of Ramadhan festivities begins

Armed robberies soar as end of Ramadhan festivities beginsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Armed robberies and burglaries are on the rise as Idul Fitri, which will fall on Nov. 25 and 26, draws near. Over the past three days, at least three cases a day have been reported.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/House endorses 24 new regencies

House endorses 24 new regencies Kurniawan Hari and Moch N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaThe House of Representatives (DPR) on Thursday endorsed 13 bills on the establishment of 24 new regencies in 13 provinces throughout the country.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Maluku refugees to be returned home

Maluku refugees to be returned homeM. Azis Tunny and Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Ambon/Makassar The Maluku administration will next month repatriate around 1,000 families, comprising 5,102 people, currently taking refuge in several camps across the province to their homes in ...

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Texmaco wanted to produce weapons

Texmaco wanted to produce weapons JAKARTA: Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto proposed on Thursday that the ailing Texmaco company be turned into a defense firm producing military equipment, including weapons.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Greenspan silent on near-term outlook

Greenspan silent on near-term outlookJoseph Rebello, Dow Jones, Washington Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on Thursday played down financial-market worries about the record U.S.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Police complete Rais' dossier

Police complete Rais' dossier JAKARTA: Police submitted the dossier of JW Marriott Hotel bombing suspect M. Rais to the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office on Thursday, paving the way for his trial at the Central Jakarta District Court."We have completed the investigation and interrogation of Rais.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/What if there had been no Mahathir?

What if there had been no Mahathir?Thang D. Nguyen, Program Coordinator, United in Diversity Forum, Jakarta As Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad of Malaysia retired after 22 years of leadership, it is interesting to ask, how and what would Malaysia be today, had he not been there? The answer ...

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Evictees demand promised relief

Evictees demand promised relief JAKARTA: Hundreds of evictees from Cengkareng Timur, Jembatan Besi and Tanjung Duren Selatan, all in West Jakarta, held a protest on Thursday in front of the offices of the Coordinating Minister of People's Welfare and the Ministry of Social Affairs, demanding the ...

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/JP/4/TKI

JP/4/TKI Law, bilateral agreements urgent for migrant workers A. Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The enactment of a law protecting migrant workers in receiving countries is much more urgently needed than the recently signed joint ministerial decree to set up advocacy teams overseas, observers ...

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Banking for the world's poor

Banking for the world's poor Microcredit -- tiny business loans extended to poor people in developing countries -- is a proven development strategy, expected to benefit 100 million of the world's poorest families by 2005.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Water rates issue

Water rates issue We would like to clarify some points relating to the water rates increase currently being discussed.We at Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) are very aware of our responsibility to the community of East Jakarta that we serve and are committed to consistently delivering service improvements.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Saving farming in Korea

Saving farming in Korea The Korea Herald Asia News Network Seoul A "farming road map" announced on the occasion of Farmers Day last week foresees pouring 119 trillion won, or US$100 billion, into loans and subsidies for farmers over the next 10 years.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Parcel business very lucrative during holidays

Parcel business very lucrative during holidaysLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cikini railway station, Central Jakarta, normally characterized by inner-city train commuters walking hither and thither, is currently attracting another type of person.Upcoming Idul Fitri on Nov. 25 and Nov.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Diplomatic mission to be trimmed

Diplomatic mission to be trimmedFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is planning to reduce the number of the country's representative offices around the globe in an effort to enhance the performance of its diplomatic missions.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/House to withdraw presidency bill

House to withdraw presidency bill JAKARTA: The House of Representatives will withdraw a bill on the presidency that it had sent to President Megawati Soekarnoputri, saying the bill requires further revision.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Riau to send students to U.S., Japan

Riau to send students to U.S., JapanPEKANBARU, Riau: In order to improve the quality of its human resources, the Riau administration is to send 24 high school graduates on a scholarship program to the U.S. and Japan for undergraduate degrees.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/TV Today: Friday, November 21, 2003

TV Today: Friday, November 21, 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, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Regent told to step down after Flores arson attack

Regent told to step down after Flores arson attackYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), the largest faction in the East Flores Regency Council, proclaimed on Thursday that it had withdrawn support for Regent ...

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/House endorses 24 new regencies

House endorses 24 new regenciesKurniawan Hari and Moch N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) on Thursday endorsed 13 bills on the establishment of 24 new regencies in 13 provinces throughout the country.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Porn defendant walks free

Porn defendant walks free JAKARTA: Central Jakarta District Court acquitted on Thursday the manager of a movie production house of charges of violating the law on obscenity.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Media practitioners back restriction on political party advertisements

Media practitioners back restriction on political party advertisementsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Media practitioners have agreed with the General Elections Commission (KPU) to limit advertisements placed by political parties in the mass media for the sake of equal opportunity ...

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/U.S. and democratization in the Middle East

U.S. and democratization in the Middle EastRiza Sihbudi, Research Fellow, JSPS-CSEAS, Kyoto University, Japan The U.S. President George W.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Lack of model leaders

Lack of model leaders One of the nation's problems is its lack of model leaders. It is difficult for us to find a real leader who can set a good example to the nation.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/No paper

No paperIn observance of the Idul Fitri holiday and in line with government instructions, The Jakarta Post will not be published from Monday (Nov. 24) to Wednesday (Nov. 26). The Post will reappear on Thursday (Nov. 27).

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/IMF may disburse last loan for RI next month

IMF may disburse last loan for RI next monthThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) may disburse its final loan tranche to Indonesia next month under the four-year US$5 billion lending program, the Fund's representative David Nellor said on Thursday.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Several KPK candidates questionable, NGO says

Several KPK candidates questionable, NGO saysMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Coalition of the Judiciary Observers has lashed out at the committee selecting candidates for seats on the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), for choosing figures with questionable track ...

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Mandiri projects lending to grow 15% in 2004

Mandiri projects lending to grow 15% in 2004Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-controlled Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank in terms of assets, said on Thursday that its lending volume was projected to grow by 15 percent next year.Mandiri president E.C.

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Residents dissatisfied with House performance

Residents dissatisfied with House performanceKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The majority of people living in urban areas across the country are dissatisfied with the House of Representatives (DPR), believing the lawmakers are fighting for either the interests of their political parties ...

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/Red Cross anticipates blood supply shortage on holidays

Red Cross anticipates blood supply shortage on holidaysP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) is struggling to maintain blood supplies to meet the expected high demand during the long official holiday, in cooperation with religious ...

Fri, 21 Nov 2003

JP/

Published: November 19, 2003BELUM DIPAKAIOld crime, new crisis Of all the human rights abuses committed under the authoritarian former Indonesian president Soeharto, why has one military massacre of Muslim civilians been singled out for accountability, almost two decades after the fact? The ...