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49 articles.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/'Property market strengthening'

'Property market strengthening'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although demand for property in the greater Jakarta area remained generally weak during the first quarter, some developers are moving ahead with their construction projects, indicating early signs of recovery in the property sector, ...

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Calls for legalized gambling in Sumatra spark heated debate

Calls for legalized gambling in Sumatra spark heated debateApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post MedanThe question of whether the North Sumatra administration should legalize and localize gambling on Samosir island has spurred a public debate among businesspeople, religious leaders and others.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/'Tax holiday ineffective in attracting FDI'

'Tax holiday ineffective in attracting FDI'Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Plans to introduce a "tax holiday" would not be effective in alluring foreign investors into the country due to continuing security problems, labor disputes and legal uncertainties, Centre for Strategic and ...

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Demands to reinstate military command remains: Researcher

Demands to reinstate military command remains: ResearcherA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Civilians who adopt a militaristic culture pose a dangerous threat to democracy in the country as they could encourage the military to abandon its reform process, a researcher says.J.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Emission tests can result in bribery

Emission tests can result in briberyBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public transport drivers claim the gas emission tests that are in effect for public transport and are due to be imposed on private cars as part of vehicle registration requirement tests (STNK) are rarely enforced, ...

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Powerful bomb kills two ahead of Aceh peace talks

Powerful bomb kills two ahead of Aceh peace talksIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh A powerful blast killed at least two men and injured seven other people, including three women and two children, in Aceh province ahead of a fresh round of peace talks this week in Switzerland.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/'I was ordered to bury 25 victims of attack on East Timor church'

'I was ordered to bury 25 victims of attack on East Timor church'Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A witness testified before the ongoing Human Rights Court on Tuesday that he was ordered by his superior to bury at least 25 bodies, including three Catholic priests, after a massacre at St.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, April 24, 2002

TV Program: Wednesday, April 24, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:00 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Alwi's PKB to change name

Alwi's PKB to change nameA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Awakening Party (PKB) faction led by Alwi Shihab will soon change its name to the National Awakening Party of Indonesia (PKBI), following months of political dispute with the rival PKB faction led Matori A. Djalil.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Putting the terrorists out of business

Putting the terrorists out of businessAhmad Syafii Maarif, Chairman, Muhammadiyah, Jakarta Few realize that a new Islamic civilization will remain a utopia if the Muslims have not changed its attitude towards a positive, creative, and dynamic one in coping with the world marked by rapid change.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Merit vs action

Merit vs action In her speech marking Kartini Day on Sunday, President Megawati Soekarnoputri upset the feminist movement in Indonesia by berating those who call for a quota for women in government positions.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Boarding houses have no permit

Boarding houses have no permit JAKARTA: Mushrooming boarding houses in the Lenteng Agung area in South Jakarta, -- where many university campuses are located -- have allegedly been set up without a permit from the subdistrict office.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Gambling debate heats up in N. Sumatra

Gambling debate heats up in N. SumatraApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The question of whether the North Sumatra administration should legalize and localize gambling on Samosir island has spurred a public debate among businesspeople, religious leaders and others.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Farhan plans early retirement

Farhan plans early retirement TV presenter and Master of Ceremonies Muhammad Farhan, 32, is pondering an early retirement to spend more time with his autistic son."I want to retire at the age of 40.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/APP units estimate smaller losses in 2001

APP units estimate smaller losses in 2001The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The two Indonesian units of Singapore-based Asia Pulp & Paper Company Ltd (APP) said their financial losses for 2001 would come in smaller than in 2000, but more because they cut provisions rather than improved operations.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Sustainable development meeting planned in Bali

Sustainable development meeting planned in BaliRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia will host a ministerial-level gathering of the Preparatory Committee Meeting of the World Summit on Sustainable Development next month, with United Nations officials praising arrangements ...

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Telkomsel bonds get high foreign interest

Telkomsel bonds get high foreign interestDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's largest cellular operator PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel) said on Tuesday that it had increased the size of its five-year bond issue to US$150 million from the initial plan of $100 million due ...

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Legislators differ on candidates for TNI chief

Legislators differ on candidates for TNI chiefA'an Suryana The Jakarta Post JakartaLegislators tacitly urged President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Tuesday to appoint a new Indonesian Military (TNI) chief, but differed on the number of candidates the President should submit to the House of ...

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Wiranto to be on cartoon series

Wiranto to be on cartoon series JAKARTA: Former military chief Gen. Wiranto, who some have accused of being involved in a variety of human rights abuse cases, will be taking on a new role as the voice of a cartoon character in a nationally-produced cartoon series.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Air Force and Navy to have new chiefs

Air Force and Navy to have new chiefsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) headquarters is expected to announce a major reshuffle, which includes the replacement of Navy Chief of Staff Adm.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/'Akbar tried to make me lie'

'Akbar tried to make me lie'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chief Rahardi Ramelan told the South Jakarta District Court on Tuesday that House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tanjung and his former lawyer had persuaded him to lie to ...

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSX.rm .plStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 23 , 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading ...

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Vice President's secretary appointed

Vice President's secretary appointed JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has appointed the chairman of the State Personnel Administrative Body, Prijono Tjiptoherijanto, as the Vice President's secretary, replacing Bambang Kesowo.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Oka mystified by recurring migraine

Oka mystified by recurring migraineMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Tanjung Lesung, Banten His physical performance is typical of a windsurfer: a strongly built body with dark skin and slightly reddish hair that has obviously been exposed to his day-to-day activity at sea.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/One person killed in brawl in Central Maluku

One person killed in brawl in Central MalukuThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta One person was killed in a brawl in Central Maluku, prompting authorities in the province to step up security two days before the South Maluku Republic (RMS) secessionist movement's anniversary on April 25.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Equality for rich and poor?

Equality for rich and poor?Winahyo Soekanto, Lawyer, Consumer Care Foundation (YPK), Jakarta Come to Hall B of the Jakarta Fair Ground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta these days and witness how Akbar Tandjung, a suspect in the multi-billion-fraud case, and Tommy Mandala Putra, a suspect in the ...

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Governor lashes out at illegal logging

Governor lashes out at illegal loggingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jambi Governor Zulkiffli Nurdin has hit out at rife illegal logging in the Kerinci Seblat National Reserve, home to large numbers of rare species of flora and fauna.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Free medical service for NTB's aged

Free medical service for NTB's aged MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: At least 310,000 elderly people in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) will receive free medical treatment to meet their needs for proper health service.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/S&P downgrades Indonesia's rating

S&P downgrades Indonesia's ratingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a widely expected move, rating agency Standard and Poor's cut Indonesia's sovereign foreign currency credit rating to selective default, but the government said the drop would have little impact on investor confidence.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Real, affordable Italian cuisine comes to Jakarta

Real, affordable Italian cuisine comes to JakartaBill Blade, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For those of us partial to the odd spot of pizza, Jakarta can often seem like a barren, depressing purgatory indeed.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/City councillors query missing Ancol funds

City councillors query missing Ancol fundsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City councillors questioned on Tuesday city-owned PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol over a "missing" company fund of Rp 76.4 billion (US$7.64 million).

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Air pollution can cause long-term health problems

Air pollution can cause long-term health problems Dear Dr. Donya,My name is Ferianto. I am 25 years old. I have been suffering from a sore throat since I was 15-16 years old.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/RI-U.S. joint seminar in Sidoarjo

RI-U.S. joint seminar in SidoarjoThe Jakarta Post, Sidoarjo A United States Marine Corps officer helps his Indonesian counterpart put on a shock proof vest as part of activities in a seminar on non-lethal weapons.The three-day joint seminar, participated in by the Indonesian and U.S.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Indokor's plant helps boost shrimp exports from Yogyakarta

Indokor's plant helps boost shrimp exports from YogyakartaAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Yogyakarta governor Sultan Hamengkubuwono X opened here on Tuesday a plant and cold storage unit that is capable of processing 1,200 metric tons of shrimp annually for export to the United ...

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Verdict for corrupt judge has no sense of fairness

Verdict for corrupt judge has no sense of fairnessMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is not often one sees members of the notoriously corrupt judiciary being tried for bribery in a court of law. So it comes as a surprise to see one actually convicted of the crime.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Punishment sought for lax political parties

Punishment sought for lax political partiesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro) urged the Supreme Court on Tuesday to punish almost all of the 48 political parties that had contested the 1999 general elections for failing to disclose the mandatory ...

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Rich too 'busy' to care about subdistrict councils

Rich too 'busy' to care about subdistrict councilsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While many slum dwellers complain about the poor performance of their dewan kelurahan (subdistrict councils, Dekel), those living in upmarket neighborhoods are oblivious to the councils' existence.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, April 24, 2001

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, April 24, 2001Exhibitions* Painting Bias Warna by artists from Tahan Osing, Banyuwangi, Majapahit Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Jl Tunjungan no. 65 (Tel.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Education expo to be held in May

Education expo to be held in May JAKARTA: An education expo, which will be participated in by a number of foreign schools, including those from Germany and other European countries, will be held from May 2 to May 5 at Jakarta Convention Center.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/IBRA to speed up Indonesia's economic recovery

IBRA to speed up Indonesia's economic recoveryDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Newly-installed Chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Syafruddin Temenggung aims to boost the role of the agency in accelerating the recovery of the country's economy.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/PDI Perjuangan cadres take drugs test

PDI Perjuangan cadres take drugs test JAKARTA: The ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) administered urine tests to all of its functionaries on Tuesday to test for drug use.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/JP/6/prosecutor

JP/6/prosecutorJustice and corruption merry bedfellows at AGO or KKN in the justice system starts with recruitment processMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta An indictment leading to a conviction is supposed to be the main goal of prosecutors in any justice system.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/BIN denies involvement in Agus' arrest in RP

BIN denies involvement in Agus' arrest in RPYogita Tahilramani and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's National Intelligence Agency (BIN) denied on Tuesday it was involved in the arrest of Muslim activist Agus Dwikarna by police detectives and intelligence officers in ...

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/How to handle an unruly, aggresive child

How to handle an unruly, aggresive childDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com When talking about children's behavior, it is generally helpful to consider three kinds of behavior.* Behavior that is wanted and approved.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Street vendors operate illegally

Street vendors operate illegally JAKARTA: Only 11,000 of more than 141,000 street vendors in the city run their business legally, a councillor said.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Justice, corruption a merry bedfellows at AGO

Justice, corruption a merry bedfellows at AGOMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An indictment leading to a conviction is supposed to be the main goal of prosecutors in any justice system.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Two killed in traffic accident

Two killed in traffic accident BOGOR: A chain collision involving five vehicles on the Jagorawi toll road left two people dead and two others seriously injured on Tuesday morning.

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Govt pledges Rp 200b for HIV/AIDS campaign

Govt pledges Rp 200b for HIV/AIDS campaignYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia launched a national movement on Tuesday to fight the deadly spread of HIV/AIDS in the country with officials pledging some Rp 200 billion annually for the campaign and a concerted effort to reduce ...

Wed, 24 Apr 2002

JP/Indonesian karatekas to gain unprecedented experience

Indonesian karatekas to gain unprecedented experienceNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian national karatekas will have an unprecedented opportunity to experience an international karate tournament when they participate at the 2002 Indonesian Open Karate Tournament, to be held ...