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Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/RI in world debate contest

RI in world debate contest JAKARTA: Five Indonesians will take part in the annual World Schools Debating Championship, which begins in Singapore on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of National Education.This will be the second time that Indonesia is sending a delegation to the event.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Japanese firms' sentiments for ASEAN improve: JETRO

Japanese firms' sentiments for ASEAN improve: JETROThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Negative business sentiment for Japanese companies operating in five ASEAN economies eased slightly in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore this month, according to a survey conducted by the Japan External Trade ...

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/The home front

The home front The aviation security bill passed by Congress in response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks set Friday as an interim deadline for all checked luggage in the United States to be scrutinized, by one method or another.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Rupiah Rates Jan.22

Rupiah Rates Jan.22 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,892.00 9,892.00 10,444.00 10,340.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/PJSI dreams of medal from judo in Busan 2002 Asian Games

PJSI dreams of medal from judo in Busan 2002 Asian GamesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A series of overseas outings have already been planned for national judoka ahead of the 2002 Asian Games, with the sport's governing organization, the PJSI, dreaming of bringing home a medal from the ...

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/PKB amends platform to attract voters

PKB amends platform to attract votersAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Unreconciled relations with the breakaway Matori Abdul Djalil faction took center stage during the just-concluded congress held by the faction of the National Awakening Party (PKB) loyal to Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" ...

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Vulnerability to poverty needs to be examined

Vulnerability to poverty needs to be examinedAri A. Perdana, Center for Strategic and International Studies, School of Economics, University of Indonesia, Jakarta In his 1981 book entitled Poverty and Famines, Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen wrote, "Much about poverty is obvious enough.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Despite police's vow, Tommy's fate still plagued by uncertainty

Despite police's vow, Tommy's fate still plagued by uncertaintyDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Though accomplices implicated in crimes allegedly masterminded by Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra are being tried, the fate of former president Soeharto's youngest son remains clouded ...

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Ten generals to be questioned: Rights activist

Ten generals to be questioned: Rights activistA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations (KPP HAM) will quiz 10 military and police generals implicated in the Trisakti, Semanggi I and Semanggi II incidents, and will exercise its subpoena rights ...

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/The situation is worsening

The situation is worsening Once again we are reminded of the importance of communications, openness and transparency.It started with the rumors concerning the trip to China by the president's husband, Taufik Kiemas, accompanied by six ministers.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Bali prison escapee nabbed

Bali prison escapee nabbed DENPASAR, Bali: After more than two years at large, I Ketut Artana, who escaped from the Kerobokan Penitentiary in the city in 1999, was nabbed in Donggala regency, Central Sulawesi, recently.Bali Provincial Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Renovating the house that Lee built

Renovating the house that Lee builtMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Either in awe or envy, many agree Singapore is a model of effective administration.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Penelope in Tom Cruise's eyes

Penelope in Tom Cruise's eyes LONDON: At the British premiere of the movie Vanilla Sky, stars Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz spent an hour talking with many of the 2,000 assembled fans - and using their cellphones."I wanted to spend time out here with people who had waited so long.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Where to go in Surabaya

Where to go in SurabayaMusic and Entertainment* Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Tel. 031 5311234): - Lobby: Pianist, every Morning, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Monday to Saturday evening, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Sunday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Enjoy Japanese specialties in Kemang at Oishi

Enjoy Japanese specialties in Kemang at OishiAida Greenbury, Contributor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was a relief when a Japanese restaurant, Oishi, had the guts to venture into the South Jakarta bule neighborhood of Kemang more than a year ago.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Govt acts to cope with terrorism

Govt acts to cope with terrorismYogita Tahil Ramani and Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an unprecedented move security authorities here have summoned a Muslim cleric to question his alleged links to Islamic militant networks, including al-Qaeda.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Taliban's detention

Taliban's detention The premature and hypocritical concern voiced by otherwise reputable international organizations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, Human Rights Watch or Amnesty International over detention conditions of Taliban and al-Qaeda prisoners at the U.S.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Unionists walk free

Unionists walk free JAKARTA: The Tangerang District Court declared two labor activists, Sofyan Bedot and Surjito, innocent of antisocial behavior on Monday.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Japan gives Rp 20b in grants

Japan gives Rp 20b in grants JAKARTA: Japan has earmarked some Rp 20 billion (US$2 million) in education grants for Indonesia for 2002, Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia Yukio Takeuchi said on Tuesday.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Thailand finds a way out, what about us?

Thailand finds a way out, what about us? The topics of the talks by Thailand's Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra during his two-day visit to Indonesia were focused on trade cooperation and the terrorism issue.Indonesia and Thailand are still struggling to escape from the crisis.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/People with social problems sent home

People with social problems sent homeRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration sent home on Tuesday 50 beggars, street singers, street vendors, squatters and thugs to their respective villages as part of the administration's efforts to bring order to the city.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Villagers abandon kerosene, turn to firewood

Villagers abandon kerosene, turn to firewoodAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto The soaring prices of basic commodities caused by fuel price increases have forced people to try to reduce their expenses.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Security forces an obstacle to peace in Maluku: Mayor

Security forces an obstacle to peace in Maluku: MayorTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Besides the absence of a serious commitment from the central government, the disharmony among security personnel, especially between the local military and police in the provincial capital of Maluku, has ...

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/KPPU warns of possible manipulation in BCA tender process

KPPU warns of possible manipulation in BCA tender processThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) expressed concern of possible manipulation in the sale process of the government's 51 percent stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) due its lack of transparency.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Afghan cultural assets must be restored

Afghan cultural assets must be restoredYusaku Usanami, Asian Bureau, Bangkok, The Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo Helping war-torn Afghanistan get back on its feet after 23 years of fighting is a pressing issue.Japan hosts an international conference for Afghan reconstruction from Monday in Tokyo.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Appeal against Army plan in Aceh falls of deaf ears

Appeal against Army plan in Aceh falls of deaf earsAnnastashya Emmanuelle and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pressures mounted on Tuesday against the planned reinstatement of the military command in restive Aceh, but both the government and the House of Representatives turned a deaf ...

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Detention center funds approved

Detention center funds approved JAKARTA: A Jakarta Police spokesman said on Tuesday that the City Council had approved the disbursement of Rp 10 billion (US$961,540) under the 2002 city budget for the setting up of a special detention center for drug abusers and traffickers.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/A careful look at human rights

A careful look at human rights The truth is often assumed to belong only to those who say it. This is indicated by the latest reports issued by Human Rights Watch. This international monitoring body, based in New York, claims that the U.S. was the largest violator of human rights in 2001.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Jakarta begins door-to-door ID card raids

Jakarta begins door-to-door ID card raidsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration started its controversial door-to-door ID card raids in the five mayoralties on Tuesday, arbitrarily arresting 1,763 people, even though many of them had the necessary documentation.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/PT Great River workers still on strike

PT Great River workers still on strike BOGOR: Thousands of workers from textile producer PT Great River International in Cibinong, Bogor, continued their strike for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, demanding a pay raise from Rp 412,000 to Rp 576,000 per month.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Only 32 firms file objection to minimum wage hike

Only 32 firms file objection to minimum wage hikeAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration revealed on Tuesday that only 32 companies, among 25,000 private firms here, have officially filed objections over the new minimum wage - amounting to Rp 596,266 (US$60) - due to ...

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/China is changing its security calculus

China is changing its security calculusDan Ewing, Nixon Center, Washington, D.C., The Korea Herald, Asia News Network, Seoul The events of Sept. 11 and their aftermath have changed China's security calculus and forced China to reevaluate its geopolitical position.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Council against sale of water firms' shares

Council against sale of water firms' sharesAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council rejected on Tuesday a planned divestment of city-owned water supply company PAM's two foreign partners, PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) and PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ), as it would be against the ...

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/DPRD 'has no authority to remove Sunarto'

DPRD 'has no authority to remove Sunarto'Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government is still waiting for the Surabaya Legislative Council's report on its recent decision to remove Surabaya Mayor Sunarto Sumaprawiro from office and to appoint Deputy Mayor Bambang Dwi ...

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXList of Securities Quotation:Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Jan 22, 2002; Shares Close Change Trading Volume ...

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Police, TNI personal infected with AIDS

Police, TNI personal infected with AIDS JAKARTA: An undisclosed number of police and Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel are either battling full-blown acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or have been infected with HIV that could develop into AIDS, an official from the ministry of ...

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/The downside of free trade arrangements

The downside of free trade arrangementsThe Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Free Trade Arrangements (FTAs) have become fashionable lately.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Elite games hamper reform impetus

Elite games hamper reform impetusPeter Milne, Managing Editor Van Zorge Report on Indonesia, Jakarta As the pressure builds on Golkar Chairman Akbar Tandjung, appeals can be heard for President Megawati Soekarnoputri to remain steadfast in her resistance to overtures from Golkar to allow the ...

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Soprano Voigt lightens Wagner up

Soprano Voigt lightens Wagner up NEW YORK: Deborah Voigt found a way to make Wagner funny.The soprano's intriguing recital program Sunday ended with Adieux de Marie Stuart, a song Wagner composed while he lived in Paris in 1839 or 1840.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Akbar inquiry is not first priority, legislators say

Akbar inquiry is not first priority, legislators sayA'an Suryana and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After giving a tepid response to the setting up of an inquiry team to investigate House Speaker Akbar Tandjung, legislators said on Tuesday that they were not in a hurry to decide on ...

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Govt to cut rubber output

Govt to cut rubber outputDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to cut rubber output by 60,000 tons this year and 75,000 next year in a bid to boost sagging prices of the commodity, according to an official from the Ministry of Agriculture.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/National Park not destroyed!

National Park not destroyed! We wish to clarify, in response to your Jan. 9, 2002 article "Gunung Palung National Park in West Kalimantan destroyed, that Gunung Palung is still there! The reporting is based on excellent field research by a Harvard University-affiliated team of foresters, and ...

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Akbar told to delay plan for haj trip to Mecca

Akbar told to delay plan for haj trip to MeccaA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung's insistence on performing a haj pilgrimage despite his status as a suspect in a high-profile corruption scandal is feared to hamper the country's law enforcement ...

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, January 23, 2002

TV Program: Wednesday, January 23, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:45 City News10:00 Music10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Response to

Response to shipping saga On behalf of the management of PT Freight Lini Express Indonesia we would like to thank Mr. Paul Hamel for bringing the problem of his shipment from Canada to Surabaya (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 18, 2002: Shipping saga).

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Govt avoids legal action against ex-bankers

Govt avoids legal action against ex-bankersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has vowed to take legal action against indebted former bankers if, by the end of March, they decline to sign an agreement to start repaying their debts.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Protests continue over price hikes

Protests continue over price hikesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Protests have continued in several cities across the archipelago against the soaring price of staple foods and other commodities, spurred by the recent 22 percent increase in fuel prices.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/WFP launches nutrition program

WFP launches nutrition program The World Food Programme (WFP) has held a series of training courses for nutrition educators and volunteers from 17 local NGO partners in conjunction with the launching of the third cycle of its nutrition program."The training course, held from Jan. 15 to Feb.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Religious group calls for end to U.S. anti-terrorism drive

Religious group calls for end to U.S. anti-terrorism driveYogita Tahil Ramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 300 members of the Islamic Defenders Front from Surakarta (FPI-S) staged a protest outside the U.S. Embassy here on Tuesday, demanding that Indonesia sever all relations with the U.S.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/What a mess at IBRA

What a mess at IBRA How very bleak the situation appears with the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), now seen as the most powerful economic organization in the country.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Megawati reminded of her promise

Megawati reminded of her promise JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has been reminded to fulfill very soon her promise to provide the people of West Nusa Tenggara a power generator, a report said.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/'Purge misleading food product ads'

'Purge misleading food product ads'Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two consumer watchdogs have urged the government to help stop misleading advertisements on food and supplement products.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Astra clarifies

Astra clarifies Since early January 2002 many of our business partners and associates have complained regarding frequent telephone calls made by some people claiming to be the committee in charge of a joint advertisement for the 45th anniversary of PT Astra International Tbk.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Rendezvous at budget Warung Monas Jatim

Rendezvous at budget Warung Monas JatimFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Just as you would expect in a city that never sleeps, there are plenty of eateries in Jakarta that are open until after midnight, even up to dawn. Most of them are sidewalk warung (food stalls).

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Rendi A. Witular

Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta The city administration started its controversial door-to-door ID card raids in the five mayoralties on Tuesday, arbitrarily arresting 1,763 people, even though many of them had the necessary documentation.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Rheumatic fever hard to diagnose, even with test

Rheumatic fever hard to diagnose, even with testDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com If you or your child have symptoms of rheumatic fever, diagnosis involves a physical examination and questions regarding your symptoms.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Govt to increase phone charges by 15 percent

Govt to increase phone charges by 15 percentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government yesterday announced plans to raise telephone charges by 15 percent from this February, ending months of speculation over the increase.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Contempt for human rights is not impressive

Contempt for human rights is not impressiveRichard Norton-Taylor, Guardian News Service, London The pictures of prisoners at the U.S.

Wed, 23 Jan 2002

JP/Kabelvision's service

Kabelvision's service I must congratulate Kabelvision for their sheer inability to keep track of both their customers and service providers (e.g. couriers). I have just received a telephone call inviting us to subscribe to their Internet service via Link Net.