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Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/State audit commission fails to reach target

State audit commission fails to reach targetKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The State Officials' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) failed to reach its target of scrutinizing the finances of at least 1,500 officials due in part to a distinct lack of enthusiasm from its members and staff ...

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/JP/3/INSIGHT

JP/3/INSIGHTWhither civil society? Are we getting closer or farther from becoming a civil societyJ. Soedjati Djiwandono Political Analyst Jakarta Both Sukarno, through his "guided democracy", and Soeharto through his "Pancasila democracy", robbed the sovereignty and power of the people.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/No jump yet in flow of people returning to Jakarta

No jump yet in flow of people returning to JakartaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta There was no significant increase in the number of people returning to Jakarta through the city's three major bus terminals -- Kampung Rambutan and Pulogadung in East Jakarta and Lebak Bulus in South Jakarta -- on Sunday, ...

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Urban poor, marginalized by the city

Urban poor, marginalized by the cityIda Indawati Khouw The Jakarta Post Jakarta Who's the enemy of the Jakarta administration this year? The answer is neither criminals, nor poverty, nor others one might think more obvious. The enemy, perversely, is the urban poor.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Cash handout to boost economy

Cash handout to boost economyV.K. Chin, The Star, Asia News Network, Kuala Lumpur The 100 Ringgit to be given to the hardcore of all races for the festive season will be another boost to consumer spending that will further stimulate the economy.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Surf the Web with Internet appliances

Surf the Web with Internet appliances To a lot of people, the word "computer" always invokes in their mind an image of a machine that requires rocket science to operate.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/City demolishes vendors' kiosks

City demolishes vendors' kiosksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public order officers demolished on Saturday evening dozens of tents, stalls and kiosks erected by sidewalk vendors along busy roads in Kampung Melayu and Jatinegara in East Jakarta.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Argentina woes carry lessons for IMF in Indonesia

Argentina woes carry lessons for IMF in IndonesiaBerni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Jakarta Argentina teetering into economic chaos right under the nose of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) hammers home some lessons for Indonesia on how it should work with the fund, experts said.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/30 soldiers run amok at Bali airport

30 soldiers run amok at Bali airport DENPASAR, Bali: Some 30 soldiers from the Armored Vehicle Panzer Platoon of the Udayana Military Command's Cavalry Company stormed Ngurah Rai International Airport on Thursday evening, ransacked a taxi company's booth, and beat up two taxi driver in an ...

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Jakarta gridlock, problems and solutions

Jakarta gridlock, problems and solutions JAKARTA: Many residents here seem to take traffic jams for granted since it has become a daily occurrence as well as a characteristic of this city of more than 10 million people.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Twins fight for free IDs, education for the poor

Twins fight for free IDs, education for the poorFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Double the trouble, with twice the fight.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Larry 'Unbreakable' Ellison not invulnerable

Larry 'Unbreakable' Ellison not invulnerable========================== Lela E. Madjiah The Jakarta Post San Francisco, California -------------------------- Attending Larry Ellison's question and answer session during the Oracle OpenWorld 2001 here opened my eyes to his other side that is not ...

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Street vendors raided in N. Jakarta

Street vendors raided in N. Jakarta JAKARTA: Around 300 street vendors operating under the flyover on Jl. S Parman, West Jakarta, were raided by city public order officials on Friday night. The vendors offered no resistance.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/JP/5/SOED

JP/5/SOEDMPR, interest group delegates epitomize RI democracySoedijarto Member, People's Consultative Assembly Interest Group Faction Jakarta State University After 56 years of independence, comprehension of the history, culture and aspirations of our founding fathers is waning.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Larry 'Unbreakable' Ellison not invulnerable person

Larry 'Unbreakable' Ellison not invulnerable personLela E. Madjiah, The Jakarta Post, San Francisco, California Attending Larry Ellison's question and answer session during the Oracle OpenWorld 2001 here opened my eyes to his other side that is not apparent when he's talking business.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/K. Basrie

K. Basrie The Jakarta Post JakartaHoping for an end to a dark time As a keen wristwatch collector, Sudwikatmono, a veteran businessman, has never been quite able to resist his temptation to keep adding new items to his massive collection.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Students clash with police in Jayapura

Students clash with police in JayapuraR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Jayapura Police apprehended 42 students involved in a violent antigovernment demonstration in the city on Saturday, but some were later released after questioning.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Can we rely on our consumption for growth?

Can we rely on our consumption for growth?Ari A. Perdana, School of Economics, University of Indonesia, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta It was only half a year ago that Chief Economic Minister Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti said the country's economic recovery would depend on ...

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Korean warships to visit Jakarta

Korean warships to visit Jakarta JAKARTA: A Korean naval military fleet, consisting of three South Korean warships carrying 800 cadets and sailors, is scheduled to visit Jakarta from Dec. 27 to Dec. 30, the Korean Embassy said in a statement on Sunday.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/KL gets tough on illegal workers

KL gets tough on illegal workers JAKARTA: Malaysian police are keeping an eye on its coasts in anticipation of an influx of illegal Indonesian job seekers after Idul Fitri.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Manpower ministry breaks promise to stem corruption

Manpower ministry breaks promise to stem corruptionFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea has failed to make good on his promise to rid his office of deep- rooted corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN) practices, arguing instead that ...

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Street vendors vs administration: Partnership is crucial

Street vendors vs administration: Partnership is crucialMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Street vendors have become a unique phenomenon in this city. Not to mention ubiquitous.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Fire in the slums areas displaces Jakarta migrants

Fire in the slums areas displaces Jakarta migrantsEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta She wanted to wear the dress for Idul Fitri, but only two days before the holiday, it was burned along with other valuables inside her parents' house and dozens of other semi-permanent buildings in the densely ...

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/A peaceful and merry Xmas

A peaceful and merry Xmas Christmas Day, when Christians all over the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ two millennia ago, is supposed to be both festive and serene.It is festive because it marks the birth of a man who Christians believe to be the savior of mankind.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Love of young leaders wanes

Love of young leaders wanesThe Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Not so long ago, it seemed that political power belonged to the young. The list of hyped nation leaders endorsed by voters in their respective countries were below 60 years of age.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Ambon and Poso on alert ahead of Xmas celebration

Ambon and Poso on alert ahead of Xmas celebrationFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Poso in Central Sulawesi and Ambon in Maluku, two areas in the country where religious conflicts have been rife remain calm ahead of Christmas celebrations as the people have been asked to maintain ...

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/With dubious achievements, does Sutiyoso deserve reelection?

With dubious achievements, does Sutiyoso deserve reelection?Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta It is difficult to cite Governor Sutiyoso's achievements this year.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Reminders of promises

Reminders of promises Too many people in political parties, government offices have made promises to eradicate poverty, improve social welfare, build schools, bridges and hospitals, keep prices low, etc., but rarely have they, in practice, kept their promises.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/'Resume probe' into 1996 tragedy

'Resume probe' into 1996 tragedy JAKARTA: A senior leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) demanded on Friday that the police resume investigations into the attack on the party's headquarters that took place on July 27, 1996.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/PLM helps manufacturers

PLM helps manufacturersZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id Remember the 1950s and 1960s when major car manufacturers like Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Buick, Cadillac and others introduced new models such as the Bel Airs, the Impalas, the Falcons, the Galaxies, the Fairlanes every year ...

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 8:05 Environment 10:00 Children's Song 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:30 Debating 3:30 Talk Show 4:00 Quiz 8:00 Quiz 9:30 Blues Night 11:00 TV Drama 12:00 a.m. Religious TeachingsTPI 5:30 a.m.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Dropping Soeharto case 'hurt sense of justice'

Dropping Soeharto case 'hurt sense of justice'Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's plan to revoke graft charges against former autocrat Soeharto has angered critics who say that such a move would insult people's sense of justice.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Officials told to publicize Malino Declaration truce

Officials told to publicize Malino Declaration truceErik W. and Elnino Mohi, The Jakarta Post, Palu/Gorontalo Central Sulawesi Governor Aminuddin Ponulele asked local officials to inform the public about the Malino Declaration, which was recently agreed upon by warring factions in Poso, in ...

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Christians undeterred in celebrating Xmas

Christians undeterred in celebrating XmasAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With last year's Christmas Eve bombings and other church attacks still fresh in people's minds, most regular church-goes still intend to attend services on Christmas Eve regardless.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/K. Basrie

K. Basrie The Jakarta Post JakartaHoping for an end to a dark time As a keen wristwatch collector, Sudwikatmono, a veteran businessman, has never been quite able to resist his temptation to keep adding new items to his massive collection.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/The Jakarta Post

The Jakarta Post JakartaFrom a tool to fashion, what next? From machine to quartz, what next? The history of the wristwatch is indeed short. Wristwatches did not begin to see widespread use until the 1920s. Men tended to regard the wristwatch as effeminate.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Rupiah to end the year unchange

Rupiah to end the year unchangeBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With many market participants away on vacation, a generally weak demand for the U.S.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/IBRA lambasted for low recovery in asset sale

IBRA lambasted for low recovery in asset saleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Instead of bragging about its target-achieving feats, the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) should focus more on efforts to boost the recovery rate of its assets sales to minimize the burden of the state, experts ...

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Kerosene scarce in Bogor

Kerosene scarce in Bogor BOGOR: Locals often complain about kerosene shortages in certain parts of the regency, but recent shortages have not been due to the poor distribution system.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Drugs abuse: How low can you go?

Drugs abuse: How low can you go?Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Amid mounting concerns due to the increasing numbers of drug abusers in the capital, the government seems to be powerless to contain the problem and curb the distribution of illegal drugs.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Argentina woes carry lessons for IMF in Indonesia

Argentina woes carry lessons for IMF in IndonesiaBerni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Jakarta Argentina teetering into economic chaos right under the nose of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) hammers home some lessons for Indonesia on how it should work with the fund, experts said.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/RI eying Chinese LNG market

RI eying Chinese LNG marketMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is seeking to supply the growing Chinese liquefied natural gas (LNG) market as part of its expansion strategy, a senior government official says.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Dope finding on lifter Gustar a mystery: PABBSI

Dope finding on lifter Gustar a mystery: PABBSIMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The stripping of the weightlifting gold medal Gustar Junianto won at the recent Kuala Lumpur SEA Games has left the Indonesian weightlifting community and the sport's governing body, PABBSI, with a mystery to ...

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Homebound trip uncomfortable but worth it

Homebound trip uncomfortable but worth itRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Blitar Carrying a travel bags, two shoulder bags and a cardboard box, Sunartin, 47, got out of the worn-out cab.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Home of the very young, old

Home of the very young, oldRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Blitar About 40 kilometers south of Blitar, East Java there is a poor and arid area inhabited mainly be the elderly and the very young for most of the year.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Some products still protected at start of AFTA

Some products still protected at start of AFTAAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said that import tariffs on some chemical and plastic products would remain above five percent next year despite the implementation of the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA).

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Muslim leaders pledge to preach peace, prosperity

Muslim leaders pledge to preach peace, prosperityBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslim leaders from around the globe have vowed to preach peace and prosperity and actively participate in creating a more humane society.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Compassion may rule Mega's decision on Soeharto

Compassion may rule Mega's decision on SoehartoTiarma Siboro and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Aides close to Megawati Soekarnoputri revealed that she is strongly inclined to forgive ailing former president Soeharto, either by presidential pardon or revoking the ...

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Idul Fitri exodus more than tradition

Idul Fitri exodus more than traditionLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Spiritual festivities like Idul Fitri are always long-awaited for a number of reasons. For millions of migrants, this is the time to go home.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Man beaten to death by crowd

Man beaten to death by crowd JAKARTA: A man was beaten to death by residents of Selang Tengah, Bekasi, for allegedly stealing electronic appliances, Bekasi police said on Friday.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Missing PDI cadre reappears

Missing PDI cadre reappearsAgus Maryono and Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Purbalingga/Jakarta The chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle's Ngawi office, Yuwono Susetyo, was found alive on Saturday morning after he was kidnapped on Dec.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Batam bridges lay dormant

Batam bridges lay dormantFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam The central government has built six bridges connecting Batam with a group of neighbouring islands --Tonton, Nipah, Setoko, Rempang, Galang and New Galang-- at a cost of at least Rp 256 billion, but the mega project has now ground to a halt ...

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Why not learn from history?

Why not learn from history? The fall of all our governments, since independence, have been prompted by their abuse of the public's aspirations. It was the Sept.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Pro XL can't be wrong, can it?

Pro XL can't be wrong, can it? On Nov. 11, 2001, I purchased a Pro XL card for my cellular phone number 0818372592 at Matahari Simpang Lima in Semarang. Unfortunately, there were no additional units recorded in my cellular phone and my card was blocked.On Nov.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Argentina economic woes carry lessons for IMF in Indonesia

Argentina economic woes carry lessons for IMF in IndonesiaBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Argentina teetering into economic chaos right under the nose of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) hammers home some lessons for Indonesia on how it should work with the fund, experts said.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Taiwan companies to build Manado-Bitung road

Taiwan companies to build Manado-Bitung roadYongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado The LED Group, a construction and road building business group in Taiwan, is preparing a substantial transport infrastructure project in North Sulawesi's emerging industrial districts.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Citibank responds

Citibank responds We refer to the letter from Ms. Adrilin Evi published in The Jakarta Post on Dec. 7, 2001 titled Citibank disappoints.Thank you for your feedback. We have tried numerous times to contact our customer, Ms. Adrilin Evi, who was disappointed with Citibank's services.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/ We all have different reasons for buying watches. Some buy for

We all have different reasons for buying watches. Some buy for the practicality, some for fashion, still others for the artistic designs, but many buy watches simply to flaunt their own prosperity. But before one purchases a new one, it is good to first learn about types of fine timepieces.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/DPRD Jakarta: empowered but not all that wiser

DPRD Jakarta: empowered but not all that wiserT. Sima Gunawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta One is never too old to study. City councillors know the axiom well and took a shot at implementing it -- without worrying about the cost.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Thousand Islands, a new regency need of people first development

Thousand Islands, a new regency need of people first developmentBenget Simbolon Tnb., The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta city administration inaugurated Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands) off the North Jakarta coast as a new regency in November, but many problems have still been left ...

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/MPR, interest group still needed in RI

MPR, interest group still needed in RISoedijarto, Member, People's Consultative Assembly, Interest Group Faction, Jakarta State University After 56 years of independence, comprehension of the history, culture and aspirations of our founding fathers is waning.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Taking care of your time and prestige

Taking care of your time and prestige We all have different reasons in buying watches. Some buy for its practicality, some for fashion, and others may be for their artistic designs or even to show their prestige. Watches today is very practical.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Church ServicesIn celebrating Christmas, churches are holding services on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. Some of them can be seen in the following list:* Grace Methodist Church at Mulia Hotel, Mezzanine Floor, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 1, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. and Year-end Service on Dec.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/'Lord, let them buy lots of Xmas cake'

'Lord, let them buy lots of Xmas cake'Al Kennedy, Guardian News Service, London As some of you may be aware, I am a minister (ordained by mail) of many years' standing.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Scattering litter, mirror of the administration's ineptitude

Scattering litter, mirror of the administration's ineptitudeAnnastashya Emmanuelle The Jakarta Post Jakarta The closure of Bantar Gebang, the city's garbage dump, is the dire result of the city administration's incompetence in handling Jakarta's waste problems.

Mon, 24 Dec 2001

JP/Food, noise mark holiday revelry

Food, noise mark holiday revelryRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Blitar Celebrating the Muslim Idul Fitri holiday in the remote hamlet of Kali Kuning, near Blitar in East Java, was unique.