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Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Part 1 of 2

Part 1 of 2Will revision of the law on regional autonomy fail?P. Agung Pambudhi, Executive Director, Monitoring Committee of Regional Autonomy Implementation (KPPOD), Jakarta The White Paper of the government's economic policies after the ending of its cooperation with the International ...

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/National discipline

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.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/JP/3/DISC

JP/3/DISCJapan-ASEAN summit in Tokyo first meeting outside the region Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri will co-chair the Japan-ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations) commemorative summit in Tokyo on Dec. 11-12.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Happy Idul Fitri

Happy Idul Fitri Monday will be the end of the holy month, which many Muslims have observed in accordance with the guidance given by the Prophet Muhammad.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/The 'Big Six' are now rediscovering peace

The 'Big Six' are now rediscovering peaceJonathan 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.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Part of 2

Part of 2Will revision of the law on regional autonomy fail?P. Agung Pambudhi, Executive Director, Monitoring Committee of Regional Autonomy Implementation (KPPOD), Jakarta Although the plan to revise the law on regional autonomy has often been publicly discussed, the public is yet to be ...

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/When there's a will ...

When there's a will ... We are German citizens, living in Indonesia. My husband is working in the field of education development with the German government. Our daughter is a medical student, who wanted to visit us for two weeks.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/PDI Perjuangan excludes critics from candidate selection

PDI Perjuangan excludes critics from candidate selectionFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has excluded outspoken party members from its list of legislative candidates for the 2004 elections.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Councillors get Idul Fitri bonuses

Councillors get Idul Fitri bonuses BANYUMAS, Central Java: Banyumas councillors, who have often been criticized for their poor performance, have just received an Idul Fitri bonus of Rp 3,250,000 (US$382) each, a councillor has said.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/People's purchasing power drops in Jambi

People's purchasing power drops in Jambi JAMBI, Jambi: Ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday, people's purchasing power in Jambi province has significantly dropped compared to last year.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Gunungkidul to have new harbor

Gunungkidul to have new harbor YOGYAKARTA: In a bid to increase the daily yield of fish in Gunungkidul -- from 800 kg a day to 4 tons -- the Yogyakarta authority is building a harbor worth some Rp 10.5 billion, an executive said recently.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Washington should use 'soft' power and seek international cooperation

Washington should use 'soft' power and seek international cooperationJoseph S. Nye, Jr., Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, Cambridge, U.S.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/JP/3/DISC

JP/3/DISCJapan-ASEAN summit in Tokyo first meeting outside the region Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri will co-chair the Japan-ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations) commemorative summit in Tokyo on Dec. 11-12.

Sat, 22 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 ...

Sat, 22 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 ...

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Road accidents claim 14 lives

Road accidents claim 14 livesID Nugroho and Oyos Saroso, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya, Bandarlampung At least 14 people died in road accident on Friday, as most Indonesian Muslims were preparing to observe the Idul Fitri holidays next week.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Bus, railway stations crammed as holiday nears

Bus, railway stations crammed as holiday nearsThe Jakarta Post Jakarta/Cirebon/Yogyakarta With just three full days before the kick off of Idul Fitri celebrations on Nov.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Indofood will pay dividends on 30% of profit

Indofood will pay dividends on 30% of profitThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The world's largest instant noodle maker PT Indofood Sukses Makmur plans to pay out 30 percent of its 2003 net profit in dividends next year, which is the same ratio as last year, a senior official said.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Most Merak ferries fail safety standards

Most Merak ferries fail safety standardsMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang More than half the ferries sailing from Merak port in West Java to Sumatra island fail international safety standards.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/An idea of a general

An idea of a general Bad credit always makes a country to suffer loss. To close moribund companies will only lead to an even more terrible social impacts.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Parties find new gold mine with selection fees

Parties find new gold mine with selection feesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The nomination of legislative candidates by the country's political parties is not only undemocratic but also discriminatory due to the high "fees" charged by the parties to the aspirants, non governmental ...

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Military has failed to turn Acehnese against rebels: Commander

Military has failed to turn Acehnese against rebels: Commander The first six months of martial law in Aceh has yet to encourage people to participate in the fight against the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), as evident in the military's failure to capture the rebel group's leaders.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/The Japan-ASEAN summit is key to closer ties

The Japan-ASEAN summit is key to closer ties Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri will co-chair the Japan-ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations) commemorative summit in Tokyo on Dec. 11-12.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Experts lament trend to sue government critics

Experts lament trend to sue government criticsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal experts lamented the recent trend among central and local government officials for reporting anyone who criticizes them to police for alleged slander, saying that it was harming the country's ...

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Maria Lumowa's sister arrested for BNI scandal

Maria Lumowa's sister arrested for BNI scandalAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Another relative of Maria Paulien Lumowa, a prime suspect in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$200 million) Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scam, has been arrested for alleged involvement.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Preelection lame duck syndrome

Preelection lame duck syndromeRachmad Bahari, Institute for Policy and Community Development Studies, Jakarta The countdown to the 2004 general election continues.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Old crime, new crisis

Old crime, new crisisJP/6/E05authoritarian former Indonesian president Soeharto, why has one military massacre of Muslim civilians been singled out for accountability, almost two decades after the fact? The answer is as much entwined in the present day threat posed by extremist Islam - and its ...

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Boats collide, one dead, nine missing

Boats collide, one dead, nine missingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ten people thought to be on their way home to celebrate Idul Fitri with loved ones are feared dead after two ships collided in rough seas in waters off Southeast Sulawesi on Thursday night.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/'Scum of society' turn new tricks in Surabaya

'Scum of society' turn new tricks in SurabayaID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya, East Java Wise men say that the holy month of Ramadhan belongs to all human beings, including people who are branded as "scum of society".

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/'I won't bring anyone from my village to Jakarta'

'I won't bring anyone from my village to Jakarta' The Jakarta administration has warned those leaving for their hometowns during the Idul Fitri holiday not to bring relatives or friends to the capital, which already has around 8.3 million citizens.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Excelcomindo repays foreign debt

Excelcomindo repays foreign debtThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cellular phone operator PT Excelcomindo Pratama announced Friday it had repaid some US$70 million of its debts to foreign creditors, by using half of the proceeds raised from the recent bond issue.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Stay healthy with traditional 'jahe pletok'

Stay healthy with traditional 'jahe pletok'Singgir Kartana, Contributor, Magelang, Central Java In the competitive food and beverage business there is a well- known adage that the ingredients might be similar but the taste should be different, depending on how you brew and serve them.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Hundreds of fishermen in Java to be relocated

Hundreds of fishermen in Java to be relocated AMBON, Maluku: Hundreds of fishermen from the north coast of Java will soon be relocated to Southeast and Southwest Maluku districts, Maluku province, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Rochmin Dahuri said here on Friday.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Emergency numbers during holiday

Emergency numbers during holidayA. EMERGENCYPOLICE 112Jakarta Police 523-4333West Jakarta Precinct 548-2317North Jakarta Precinct 491-055Central Jakarta Precinct 390-9922South Jakarta Precinct 720-6013/11East Jakarta Precinct ...

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/S. Korea's farmers must adapt to globalization

S. Korea's farmers must adapt to globalizationThe 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.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Brother's quarrel turns to fatal fight

Brother's quarrel turns to fatal fight JAKARTA: A quarrel between two brothers, both Philippine nationals, resulted in the death of the youngest brother, aged 21, early on Friday morning. He had been stabbed in the chest and his hands were badly cut.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/

Old 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 answer is as much entwined in the present ...

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Where is U.S. leadership on trade issues?

Where is U.S. leadership on trade issues? W. Robert Warne The Korea Herald Asia News Network Seoul For the past 60 years the U.S. has advocated trade liberalization to boost competitiveness, productivity and economic growth.

Sat, 22 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.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/KPU, TV stations ink cooperation

KPU, TV stations ink cooperation JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday with five television stations to advertise the 2004 elections.The five TV stations are Trans TV, SCTV, TV7, TVRI and Metro-TV.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/JP/3/DISC

JP/3/DISCJapan-ASEAN summit in Tokyo first meeting outside the region Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri will co-chair the Japan-ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations) commemorative summit in Tokyo on Dec. 11-12.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Chemical sparks brief scare in Surabaya

Chemical sparks brief scare in SurabayaAbdul Khalik and ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya Three packages containing a chemical substance that were found aboard a van sparked a brief panic and security scare in the country's second biggest city of Surabaya on Friday.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Accepting cultural diversity part of Islamic civilisation

Accepting cultural diversity part of Islamic civilisationChandra Muzaffar, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur Like many other Islamic parties with a similar mindset, Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) has a tendency to insist upon religious purism. Its Nov.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Traffic in Jakarta

Traffic in Jakarta During the last few months road traffic in Jakarta has been going from bad to worse; with the arrival of the rainy season it has been further worsened.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/The great job machine

The great job machineAlberto Alesina and Francesco Giavazzi, Project Syndicate Until the third quarter of this year, the number one doubt facing the U.S. economy concerned the Pyrrhic character of its "jobless" recovery.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Thugs beat up man over bonus

Thugs beat up man over bonus JAKARTA: A chicken trader was beaten by a group of thugs late on Thursday because he refused to give them an Idul Fitri bonus.The victim, Ramun, 35, was taken to hospital to treat the long gash on his face.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 22, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 22, 2003Exhibitions* Exhibition of antiquarian 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.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Telecom watchdog to get into gear next month

Telecom watchdog to get into gear next monthThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recently established Indonesian Telecommunications Regulatory Body (BRTI) will start operation in the middle of next month, a senior government official said on Friday.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Blind people brave hurdles to gain confidence

Blind people brave hurdles to gain confidenceTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jatiluhur, Purwakarta, West Java The young woman wobbles on a length of rope suspended between two trees some five meters above the ground.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Rusli Zainal installed as new Riau governor

Rusli Zainal installed as new Riau governorHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Rusli Zainal, a former contractor, was installed as the new governor of the resource-rich Riau province on Friday by Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno.

Sat, 22 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.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Business confidence weakens due to terror

Business confidence weakens due to terrorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The upward trend in business confidence in the country was halted in August and September due to the impact of the Marriott Hotel bombing, the Danareksa Research Institute said in its regular survey on Friday.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Observers advise city to prioritize SMEs and housing

Observers advise city to prioritize SMEs and housingBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Urban observers advised the Jakarta Administration to put a higher priority for the 2004 city budget spending on small- and medium-sized enterprises and other important sectors, particularly public ...

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Local homemade meals still most popular

Local homemade meals still most popularMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakartans still prefer Indonesian food and homemade meals to break their fast, despite the many international restaurants and thriving franchise eateries available across the city.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Rebirth of Constitution without legitimacy

Rebirth of Constitution without legitimacyDenny Indrayana, Lecturer, Constitutional Law, University of Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta When a constitution lacks legitimacy, it is but a worthless document. Legitimacy must be present in the drafting of every constitution.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Students to monitor election

Students to monitor electionSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Thousands of students from more than 100 universities across the country are expected to be involved in monitoring and voter education work during next year's general elections, it was announced on Friday.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Malaysian investor wins Palmerah oil concession

Malaysian investor wins Palmerah oil concessionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysian oil contractor Tately & NV won on Friday the tender for the onshore Palmerah oil and gas concession in South Sumatra, outbidding its strongest rival, Indonesia's state-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Govt mulls increasing global bond plan

Govt mulls increasing global bond planThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono said on Friday that the government may increase the size of its international bond issue next year from the original plan of US$400 million following an upgrade in the country's sovereign rating.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Body of missing soldier returned to RI

Body of missing soldier returned to RI JAYAPURA, Papua: The remains of First. Sgt. Irfan Effendy, an Indonesian soldier killed during a border patrol in the Papua province, was returned to Jayapura from Papua New Guinea territory on Thursday.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Reforming economic reform

Reforming economic reformDani Rodrik Professor of Political Economy John F. Kennedy School of Government Harvard University Project Syndicate Economists have been more influential over the last 15 years than at probably any other time in history.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/PDI-P provides free buses for 'mudik'

PDI-P provides free buses for 'mudik' JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) is providing free transportation for people wishing to return to their hometowns to celebrate the post-fasting Idul Fitri holiday.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Company uses IBRA money to pay bonuses

Company uses IBRA money to pay bonuses BANDUNG: The management of PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI) used emergency funds of Rp 78 billion (US$9.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/City says flood task force enough for holiday

City says flood task force enough for holidayEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the number of Idul Fitri travelers reaching its peak this weekend, the City Administration ensured residents that it would have enough flood watchmen available during the civil servants' official nine-day ...

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Idul Fitri menus on offer

Idul Fitri menus on offer YOGYAKARTA: Restaurants in the ancient city of Yogyakarta will open for businesses as usual during Idul Fitri, or Lebaran as it is popularly called, on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26.Mlangi Resto on Jl. Ring Road Barat, Nogotirto, for example, will be open to the public from 11 a.m.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Tangerang enjoys tax revenue

Tangerang enjoys tax revenue TANGERANG: Newly elected Mayor Wahidin Halim on Thursday gave five motorcycles to his subordinates. He said the five offices had efficiently collected property taxes, adding that tax revenue this year has far exceeded the target.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Controversy over water resources bill

Controversy over water resources billNila Ardhianie, Coordinator, Indonesian Forum on Globalization, Surakarta, Central Java With the delayed discussion of the bill on Water Resources (RUU-SDA) by the House of Representatives (DPR) and the proposed article on irrigation considered by the World ...

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Firecracker menace

Firecracker menace Year in year and year out the guilty parties are the same -- the people who peddle the illegal stuff and the parents who never learn.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/'Tempe mendoan', an all-time favorite

'Tempe mendoan', an all-time favoriteAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto, Central Java Today's youth may favor pizzas or pretzels over Indonesian traditional snacks, but the Javanese tempe mendoan still holds a place in the hearts and bellies of many.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/The second six months for Aceh

The second six months for Aceh As the first six-month military operation in Aceh has yet to crush the rebellious activities of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), the government has decided to extend the operation for another six months.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/On national plus schools

On national plus schools While I generally read Simon Gower's frequent articles in The Jakarta Post with mild interest, I was somewhat incredulous at some of the comments made in his most recent article RI's schools should target higher standards (the Post, Nov. 15).

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Bogus journalists annoy City Hall staff

Bogus journalists annoy City Hall staffBambang Nurbianto and Marilin, The Jakarta Post Jakarta/Depok With Idul Fitri approaching, officials at the city halls in Jakarta and Depok are having to deal with the annual arrival of bogus journalists demanding a holiday bonus.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/KPU to define 'disgracelful behavior'

KPU to define 'disgracelful behavior' JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) may issue a definition of "disgraceful behavior" in an instruction that could be used to block the candidacies of some presidential hopefuls, a KPU member says.KPU member Mulyana W.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Law, bilateral agreements urgent for migrant workers

Law, bilateral agreements urgent for migrant workersA. 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 said.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Pressure mounts to oust Flores regent

Pressure mounts to oust Flores regentYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara The East Flores branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) demanded on Friday that the regency legislative council convene a plenary meeting immediately to oust regent ...

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/

Shopping TipsA refrigerator, washing machine or clothes dryer could be the most important home appliance you will ever buy.

Sat, 22 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.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/The politics of religious pluralism

The politics of religious pluralism Muhamad Ali, Lecturer, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN), Jakarta, muhamad@hawaii.edu Religion has become part of not only private but also public life in Indonesia as elsewhere.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Council differs on report

Council differs on report BOGOR: The Justice Party faction of Bogor City Council has rejected the accountability report of Mayor HR Iswara Natanegara, saying that the administration had failed to deal with chronic traffic congestion and to curb rampant corruption.

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/No paper

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

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Acehnese forced to celebrate Idul Fitri in camps

Acehnese forced to celebrate Idul Fitri in campsTeuku Agam Muzakkir, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam As Idul Fitri approaches, there is little to look forward to for those Acehnese forced into refugee camps by the conflict between the government and the separatist Free ...

Sat, 22 Nov 2003

JP/Siliwangi residents sue Jakarta governor

Siliwangi residents sue Jakarta governorEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of residents of a disputed plot of land on Jl.