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Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Nurturing democracy in Muslim-majority countries

Nurturing democracy in Muslim-majority countriesAlfred Stepan, Project Syndicate How to reform the Islamic world will be among the topics NATO's leaders will discuss in Turkey next week. Both President Bush and the European Union have proposed bold democratization initiatives in the region.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Wiranto team short on money

Wiranto team short on moneySURABAYA: A leader of Wiranto and running mate Salahuddin Wahid's campaign team in East Java said a lack of funds was hampering campaign efforts in the province.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/'We need a governor with clear vision'

'We need a governor with clear vision'Jakarta's official 477th anniversary on Tuesday was marked with performances at City Hall as well as a light show at the National Monument (Monas) nearby. Despite the celebration, many issues still need to be addressed by the city administration.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Campaigners take breaks; save energy for final round

Campaigners take breaks; save energy for final roundBambang Nurbianto, JakartaThe members of the five presidential campaign teams are taking it easy during the fourth round of the campaign in Jakarta, saving their energies for the final round from June 27 to July 1.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/China vital to E. Asian community

China vital to E. Asian communityMotoshige Itoh, The Daily Yomiuri, Asia News Network, Tokyo Seirei keinetsu is a term used by analysts to describe the current state of Japanese-Chinese relations. It literally translates as, "While economic relations are warming up, political ties remain chilly.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Jakarta anniversary date must be changed: Historian

Jakarta anniversary date must be changed: HistorianThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA prominent Betawi -- or native Jakartan -- observer, Ridwan Saidi, said on Tuesday that Jakarta's anniversary, which has been celebrated every June 22 since 1958, must be changed."The commemoration on June 22 is wrong.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Controversial article in tax law dropped

Controversial article in tax law droppedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has finally revoked a controversial article in a draft revision to the country's tax legislation, which gives the tax office greater powers to detain violators, following protests from government agencies and ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Police declare 65,000 tons of PTPN X's sugar illegal

Police declare 65,000 tons of PTPN X's sugar illegalAbdul Khalik, JakartaAt least 65,000 tons of imported sugar owned by state plantation firm PT Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) X was declared illegal on Tuesday, paving the way for prosecution of those involved in case.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/RI, East Timor set to sign border agreement at AMM next week

RI, East Timor set to sign border agreement at AMM next weekAdianto P. Simamora, JakartaIn a major breakthrough in their embryonic relationship, Indonesia and its former province East Timor are set to ink a preliminary border agreement at an upcoming ministerial meeting of southeast Asian nations ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Medco output may surge 18% after acquisition

Medco output may surge 18% after acquisitionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed energy company PT Medco Energi Internasional expects its oil and gas output to soar by 18 percent after acquiring a majority stake in Australia-based Novus Petroleum Ltd.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Former governors tell administration to improve services

Former governors tell administration to improve servicesDamar Harsanto, JakartaFormer Jakarta governors called on the city administration to improve services in the capital on Tuesday by reducing red tape, cutting paperwork, enforcing discipline and developing infrastructure.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/RI, Malaysia to hold joint exercises

RI, Malaysia to hold joint exercises ENPASAR, Bali: The Indonesian and Malaysian military agreed on Tuesday to hold joint exercises in the Malacca Strait to counter piracy and threats of terrorism there.Spokesman for the Indonesian Military Lt. Col.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Manado bureaucracy to be streamlined

Manado bureaucracy to be streamlined MANADO, North Sulawesi: At least 796 officials at the North Sulawesi provincial administration will lose their positions by February 2005, when Government Decree No. 8/2003 takes effect.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Earthquake jolts Bengkulu

Earthquake jolts Bengkulu BENGKULU: An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale jolted Bengkulu province on Tuesday morning, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Angry workers take executives hostage in Samarinda

Angry workers take executives hostage in SamarindaRusman, SamarindaAfter striking for two weeks, workers at two plywood firms in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, raised the stakes on Tuesday, taking two of the companies' executives hostage.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Part 1 of 2: Real military reform depends on civilians

Part 1 of 2: Real military reform depends on civiliansJuwono Sudarsono, London Six years after "the cessation of office" by President Soeharto on May 21, 1998, the Indonesian Military (TNI) remains the most powerful instrument of governance that has the ability to keep the country together.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Police declare 65,000 tons of PTPN X's sugar illegal

Police declare 65,000 tons of PTPN X's sugar illegalAbdul Khalik JakartaAt least 65,000 tons of imported sugar owned by state plantation firm PT Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) X was declared illegal on Tuesday, paving the way for prosecution of those involved in case.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Hotels, malls to get info screens

Hotels, malls to get info screensGood news for visitors to Jakarta, as well as local people, who often experience trouble in obtaining information about places of interest and attractions in the capital, as they will soon be able to access information on the city using touch-screen information ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/RI may lower LNG price for Korean buyer

RI may lower LNG price for Korean buyerFitri Wulandari, Jakarta The Oil and Gas Upstream Regulatory Agency (BP Migas) signaled on Tuesday that Indonesia was ready to sell its liquefied natural gas (LNG) at a discounted price to maintain customer loyalty amid tougher competition in the market.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Old Jakarta at present

Old Jakarta at presentAs the capital city, Jakarta has seen many changes and has lived through many development plans. Many historical sites and buildings have been replaced by business premises. This year, Jakarta celebrates its 477th anniversary.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/House criticized over justice selection

House criticized over justice selectionMuninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaActivists questioned on Tuesday the integrity and capability of the 14 appointed Supreme Court justices, and criticized the House for selecting them hastily in a process that lacked transparency.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Pitung's home to be tourism area

Pitung's home to be tourism areaJAKARTA: The North Jakarta administration plans to convert Marunda Pulau fishing village into a tourist area with adjacent low-cost apartments.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Pluit protester denies role as provocateur

Pluit protester denies role as provocateurUrip Hudiono, JakartaDefendant Niu Fatourus, alias Alay, a former tenant of a low-cost apartment in Pluit, challenged a witness' testimony that he had led a mob to damage the apartment manager's office during the eviction of tenants in February.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Candidates promote unrealistic promises: Study

Candidates promote unrealistic promises: StudyTiarma Siboro JakartaNon-governmental organization The Institute for Democracy Studies (LKaDe) criticized on Tuesday presidential and vice presidential candidates for the unrealistic promises they have made during nearly three weeks of public ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/RI to send children to physics tourney

RI to send children to physics tourney JAKARTA: Indonesia will send a high school physics research team to Brisbane, Australia, to compete in the International Young Physicist Tournament (IYPT) between June 24 to July 1, 2004.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Supreme Court probes 3 judges

Supreme Court probes 3 judges JAKARTA: The Supreme Court has set up a team to investigate three Makassar high court judges who reduced the jail term of an official convicted of stealing state money allocated for East Timorese refugees in the province.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/BCA, Danamon may bid for Permata

BCA, Danamon may bid for PermataRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Bank Central Asia (BCA) and Bank Danamon, the country's largest and second largest privately owned banks said they are still studying the possibility of entering the tender process for a controlling stake in Bank Permata.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Nine nominees pass test for graft court

Nine nominees pass test for graft courtMuninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaThe Supreme Court is expected to approve nine candidates that were selected by a screening process to sit on the ad hoc corruption tribunal, which will be set up later this year.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Hasyim given apology deadline

Hasyim given apology deadlineJAKARTA: A senior Nadhlatul Ulama (NU) cleric gave Hasyim Muzadi, the running mate of Megawati Soekarnoputri, seven days to publicly apologize for using images of NU founder Hasyim Asy'ari in his campaign posters.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Supertanker sale illegal, senior official asserts

Supertanker sale illegal, senior official assertsFitri Wulandari and Tony Hotland, Jakarta The sale of two giant tankers owned by state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina has violated at least one government regulation as the tankers were sold without a prior asset evaluation process by key ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/ASEAN agrees to empower regional security option

ASEAN agrees to empower regional security optionFabiola Desy Unidjaja, JakartaThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is to commence building a regional security community, and while member countries agreed to set a new benchmark for the cooperation, the road ahead may prove bumpy.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Police halt probe into Ribena case

Police halt probe into Ribena case SURABAYA: Police in Surabaya halted their investigation into Ribena beverages after laboratory tests found no poisonous substances in the currant-flavored beverage, according to East Surabaya Police chief of detectives Adj. Comr. Sudibyo.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Utut holds Akopian in first game

Utut holds Akopian in first gameThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto, the only Indonesian representative in the world chess championships now underway in Tripoli, Libya, had to be content with a draw with GM Vladimir Akopian in the first game of the second round on Monday.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Baby among 14 killed in Lampung bus crash

Baby among 14 killed in Lampung bus crashOyos Saroso H.N., BandarlampungPolice personnel in East Lampung regency were hunting down a driver of a passenger bus, who was held responsible for a deadly accident on Monday night in Hargomulyo village, a top police officer said on Tuesday.Adj. Sr. Comr.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Malaria outbreak called extraordinary emergency

Malaria outbreak called extraordinary emergencyDewi Santoso, JakartaThe government is still struggling to contain a malaria outbreak in three provinces where an extraordinary emergency was declared last week.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Flights disrupted due to haze

Flights disrupted due to hazePuji Santoso, PekanbaruA number of flights were diverted or delayed on Tuesday as thick haze from forest and farmland fires covered Pekanbaru city in Riau province and parts of the Malaysian peninsula.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Navy impounds tanker, fishing boats

Navy impounds tanker, fishing boats SURABAYA: The Navy impounded a tanker and 12 fishing boats for various violations during a one-month nationwide operation code- named Trisila.The spokesman for the Eastern Indonesian Fleet Command, Lt. Col.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Linking Asia-Europe civil societies

Linking Asia-Europe civil societiesKavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok At La Pedrera, one of Barcelona's landmarks, conventional ideas must be cast aside for good.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Shuttlers begin play in Jakarta Open

Shuttlers begin play in Jakarta Open The 18th Yonex Sunrise Jakarta Open 2004 badminton championship, featuring about 1,000 players from 74 clubs in Indonesia and four foreign countries, began here on Tuesday.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Shuttlers begin play

Shuttlers begin play in Jakarta Open The 18th Yonex Sunrise Jakarta Open 2004 badminton championship, featuring about 1,000 players from 74 clubs in Indonesia and four foreign countries, began here on Tuesday.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Campaigners take a break; save energy for final round

Campaigners take a break; save energy for final roundBambang Nurbianto JakartaThe members of the five presidential campaign teams are taking it easy during the fourth round of the campaign in Jakarta, saving their energies for the final round from June 27 to July 1.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Choosing presidential candidates

Choosing presidential candidates Unlike the legislative elections for the House of Representatives (DPR), where the outcome was determined by voters' links to and sympathies towards political parties, voters in the presidential elections, according to a general consensus of political analysts on ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Chairul's PBSI post may end July 17

Chairul's PBSI post may end July 17Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Chairul Tanjung's rein at the helm of the country's badminton governing body, the PBSI, looks set to come to an abrupt end next month now that an extraordinary meeting has been scheduled for July 17.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Dads set example for healthy habits

Dads set example for healthy habitsDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician/drdonya@hotmail.comThe father is a role model for not only his son but his daughter too; thus fathers set an example for their children to follow when forming their own health habits.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/164 TNI abuses in Aceh being probed

164 TNI abuses in Aceh being probed BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: The military police have been investigating 164 violations allegedly involving soldiers during the year of martial law in the province.Aceh Military Police Commander Lt. Col. C.M.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/KPU retracts controversial ads

KPU retracts controversial adsM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaResponding to public criticism, the General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Tuesday it had withdrawn newspaper ads that were perceived as benefiting the incumbent president.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Students must pass drug test: Rector

Students must pass drug test: Rector KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Haluoleo University unveiled a new policy on Tuesday that will require new students to take a drug test before being formally admitted to the university.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/2,370 new students arrive at IPB campus

2,370 new students arrive at IPB campus BOGOR: Around 2,370 high school graduates arrived at the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) campus on Tuesday.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Bureaucracy hampers W. Java graft probe

Bureaucracy hampers W. Java graft probeThe Jakarta Post, Cirebon/Bandung/MakassarA senior prosecutor of the West Java Prosecutor's Office asserted on Tuesday that the office was serious about investigating a Rp 25 billion (US$ 2.6 million) graft case allegedly involving 100 provincial councillors.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Scholars asked to be fair in campaign

Scholars asked to be fair in campaignA. Junaidi, JakartaPolitical analysts involved in presidential campaign teams run the risk of damaging their own credibility if they fail to uphold the values of scientific ethics and objective analysis.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Ladia Galaska road project to go ahead despite criminal allegations

Ladia Galaska road project to go ahead despite criminal allegationsP.C. Naommy, JakartaThe government-sponsored Ladia Galaska trans-Aceh road project is moving forward despite allegations of criminal intent from environmentalists, an ongoing police investigation and a pending court ruling.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/41 Tangerang legislators grilled over another mass corruption case

41 Tangerang legislators grilled over another mass corruption caseMulta Fidrus, TangerangThe Tangerang Police will summon 41 councillors over their alleged involvement in the misuse of Rp 3.3 billion (US$354,838) of the regency's community development funds.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Tentacles of corruption

Tentacles of corruption If only that handful of officials at Pertamina had been honest about the whole thing from the start, the state-owned oil company most likely would not have found itself entangled in the increasingly confounding maze of lies and falsehoods that it now must unravel.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Presidential candidates make unrealistic promises: NGO

Presidential candidates make unrealistic promises: NGOTiarma Siboro, JakartaNon-governmental organization The Institute for Democracy Studies (LKaDe) criticized on Tuesday presidential and vice presidential candidates for the unrealistic promises they have made during nearly three weeks of public ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Jobs loses loom as sugar firm faces closure

Jobs loses loom as sugar firm faces closureNana Rukmana, CirebonThe Ministry of Forestry plans to reclaim 13,113 hectares of sugarcane plantations in forest reserves in Majalengka and Indramayu regencies in West Java, threatening to leave at least 21,844 families without a means of livelihood.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Anwar OKs Temasek to bid for Permata

Anwar OKs Temasek to bid for PermataTony Hotland, JakartaBank Indonesia deputy senior governor Anwar Nasution has said that he sees no reason why Temasek Holdings should not be allowed to bid for a majority stake in Bank Permata.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Indonesia needs new development strategy

Indonesia needs new development strategyDavid E. Sumual, Jakarta In the past one-month, many economic discussions have focused on two major external risks facing the Indonesian economy, namely the possibility of aggressive interest rate hikes by the Fed and the impact of higher oil prices on the ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Residents must be alert for dengue

Residents must be alert for dengue BOGOR: The Bogor Health Agency has called on residents to remain alert for dengue fever at least until August, although the peak of the current outbreak had passed.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Inkud 'authorized' to import sugar

Inkud 'authorized' to import sugarZakki P. Hakim and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of Village Cooperatives (Inkud), which has been under scrutiny for its alleged involvement in sugar smuggling, insisted on Tuesday that it had imported sugar after getting the go-ahead ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Know when to stop drinking water

Know when to stop drinking waterDear Dr. Donya,I wonder about drinking water -- most doctors always recommend drinking a lot of water. Is it possible to drink too much? JaneDear Jane,Yes, it's possible to drink too much water, but it is uncommon.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Director accused of raping teen maid

Director accused of raping teen maidYemris Fointuna, KupangAfter the disturbing Nirmala Bonat case, an Indonesian maid who was brutally abused in Malaysia recently, another worker, also from East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), has become a victim of sexual violence.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/House close to ratifying Kyoto Protocol

House close to ratifying Kyoto ProtocolMoch. N. Kurniawan, JakartaHouse of Representatives Commission I has no objections to a government proposal to ratify the Kyoto Protocol as part of the country's commitment to helping reduce global warming.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Tangerang MUI issues 10 edicts

Tangerang MUI issues 10 edictsMulta Fidrus, TangerangThe Tangerang regency branch of the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) has issued 10 fatwas aimed at improving the work of the local administration, the police, the Banten provincial administration and even the central government.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Govt revokes 22 special haj licenses

Govt revokes 22 special haj licenses JAKARTA: The government has revoked the licenses granted to 22 special haj pilgrimage organizers over the past few years, a minister said on Tuesday.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Anti-Americanism in Europe 'alarming'

Anti-Americanism in Europe 'alarming'The Jakarta Post, JakartaAnti-American sentiment has been spreading like wildfire around the world, particularly in Europe, which is alarming, a U.S.- based scholar said in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Wed, 23 Jun 2004

JP/Indosat to pay 48% of profit as dividend

Indosat to pay 48% of profit as dividendTony Hotland, JakartaTelecommunications company PT Indonesian Satellite Corporation (Indosat) announced on Tuesday that it would allocate nearly half of its 2003 net profit as dividend.The publicly listed company will give 48 percent of last year's Rp 1.