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Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Rights tribunal charges ex-general for Priok bloodshed

Rights tribunal charges ex-general for Priok bloodshedTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A former military police chief stood before the ad hoc rights tribunal in Jakarta on Tuesday, charged with crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the 1984 Tanjung Priok massacre and for ...

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/WBA hosts WBA convention

WBA hosts WBA conventionWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The 82nd convention of the World Boxing Association has begun on Tuesday in Bali, with its Indonesian affiliate saying it would use the opportunity to push for the country's prospect boxers to move up to the ...

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Tourism, housing threaten Bandung forest

Tourism, housing threaten Bandung forestYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java A massive tourism and housing project is threatening a forest and the water supply to the West Java provincial capital of Bandung.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Huge dose of steroids may help cure SARS

Huge dose of steroids may help cure SARSSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Hong Kong research scientist asserted here on Friday that large doses of steroids could help patients recover from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/'The keg is tapped' at Aryaduta Hotel

'The keg is tapped' at Aryaduta HotelMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Oktoberfest, a 19th century royal wedding turned into a modern day folk festival, is being celebrated by German communities around the world.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Mortar found at market trash

Mortar found at market trash JAKARTA: A mortar was found by a scavenger, Bahri, on Monday evening in a pile of garbage behind the Blok A traditional market, in Fatmawati, South Jakarta. He found the mortar wrapped in a black plastic bag inside a cardboard box.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Police get animal award

Police get animal award JAKARTA: Five police officers were give awards on Monday for their efforts in fighting against the trade of and ownership of endangered animals.The policemen were Bali police chief Insp. Gen. Made Mangku Pastika, Lampung police chief Insp. Gen.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Farmers' Day to see calls for national land reform

Farmers' Day to see calls for national land reformMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousand of farmers are expected to join nationwide rallies to commemorate the 43rd National Farmer's Day on Wednesday, during which they will renew the call for land reform.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Pakistan arrests four more Indonesian JI suspects

Pakistan arrests four more Indonesian JI suspectsMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaPakistan has arrested four more Indonesian students suspected of having links to Southeast Asian terror group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), a senior security official said on Tuesday.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Children's speech difficulties

Children's speech difficultiesDear Dr. Donya, I was excited when I read your article about DLD (Developmental Language Disorder). My daughter started imitating words in her 26th month. She imitated and remembered everything very well. But speaking is still difficult.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Foreign investment

Foreign investment From time to time, we read press reports about the amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) approved by the Indonesian authorities. Indonesians may well ask themselves why FDI needs to be approved in a different way to that for domestic projects.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Seeking protection for oceans and seas

Seeking protection for oceans and seasKlaus Toepfer, The Dawn, Asia News Network, Karachi, Pakistan In early September, delegates from across the globe descended on the South African city of Durban to chart the way forward for the world's national parks and protected areas.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/'We're used to floods, ready to be evacuated'

'We're used to floods, ready to be evacuated' The onset of the rainy season brings relief to those who have suffered from water shortages. But people are now concerned about the floods that seem likely to occur in prone areas in the capital.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Sultan to serve for 2nd term

Sultan to serve for 2nd termSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta After months of debate and repeated deadlocks over gubernatorial election procedures, the Yogyakarta legislative council agreed on Tuesday to declare Sultan Hamengkubuwono X governor for a second five-year term.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Pakistan arrests four more JI suspects

Pakistan arrests four more JI suspectsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pakistan has arrested four more Indonesian students suspected of having links to Southeast Asian terror group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), a senior security official said on Tuesday.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Police to buy 112,000 firearms

Police to buy 112,000 firearms JAKARTA: National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Tuesday his office was planning to purchase 112,000 revolvers to be distributed to police offices across the country.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Thousands flee flooded houses in N. Sumatra

Thousands flee flooded houses in N. SumatraApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Thousands of people in Medan, North Sumatra, were forced to flee their homes after the Deli River breached its banks overnight Monday.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Over 6m dropouts in recent years

Over 6m dropouts in recent years JAKARTA: Over six million school-aged children across the country have dropped out of school recently, according to the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef).

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Unggul Indah offers Rp 600b bonds

Unggul Indah offers Rp 600b bonds JAKARTA: PT Unggul Indah Cahaya Tbk, the major supplier of alkylbenzene, the raw material for detergent in the Asia Pacific region, announced on Tuesday its plan to offer Rp 600 billion worth of bonds.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Wives of GAM leaders disappear

Wives of GAM leaders disappearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The wives of several Free Aceh Movement (GAM) leaders have disappeared in the past week, with the rebels pointing their fingers at the Indonesian military.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Prosecutors seek 18 year jail term for GAM negotiator head

Prosecutors seek 18 year jail term for GAM negotiator headNani Farida The Jakarta Post Banda AcehState prosecutors have demanded an 18-year jail term for Free Aceh Movement (GAM) head negotiator Teungku Sofyan Ibrahim Tiba and 16 years for negotiation team member Teungku Nashiruddin bin Ahmed.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/May the buyer beware

May the buyer beware I have always dreamed of buying a house. I saved my money for a long time in order to afford a nice house in a safe neighborhood. I viewed many houses while trying to decide which one was best.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Samson's weak removal service

Samson's weak removal service On Sept. 6, Samson Movers Company was supposed to pack and move our furniture from Kemayoran to Kuningan, based on an agreement with Andre, its removals manager.After a week of phone calls with him, he showed up with five workmen at 4 p.m.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/U.S. rejection on Hambali access irks Indonesia

U.S. rejection on Hambali access irks IndonesiaKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators say the United States' rejection of Indonesia's demand for direct access to alleged Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) leader Hambali for questioning would only hamper antiterrorism campaigns in the world's ...

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Judges not yet ready to rule AJI action

Judges not yet ready to rule AJI action JAKARTA: The judges handling a suit filed by lawyers for the Jakarta chapter of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI Jakarta) against the police delayed the hearing of the case on Tuesday.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/RI firms get contracts during expo

RI firms get contracts during expo JAKARTA: Indonesian businesspeople clinched millions of dollars worth of deals during a recent trade exhibition in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates.The Indonesia Solo Exhibition (ISE), which was held between Sept. 16 and Sept.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/A matter of procedure

A matter of procedure No one can deny that the police have sharpened their senses, or their ability to fight terrorism.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Natural rain or cloud seeding?

Natural rain or cloud seeding?From Koran TempoJakarta was again bathed in rain from Saturday to Tuesday and its citizens welcomed the long-awaited shower with joy. However, the question arose whether the rain was natural or artificial.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Malaysia 'model' offers lessons for Muslim world

Malaysia 'model' offers lessons for Muslim worldMushahid Hussain, Inter Press Service, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is about to do something unique in the Muslim world, one that would be a rarity in the Third World as well.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Is U.S. unilateralism potentially lethal for UN?

Is U.S. unilateralism potentially lethal for UN?Gwynne Dyer, Columnist, London Just as democracy is the least bad political system, given the alternatives, so is the United Nations the least bad international system.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/House passes geothermal bill into law

House passes geothermal bill into lawFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All nine factions of the House of Representatives agreed to pass the geothermal bill into law on Tuesday, which is expected to be able to lure more investors into developing the country's geothermal sector.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, September 24, 2003

TV Program: Wednesday, September 24, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Magic Show7:30 Music9:30 Business Magazine10:00 Game Show: Dibisikin12:00 p.m.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Minister officially fires school head

Minister officially fires school headThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandung The Ministry of Home Affairs has officially fired the head of the government-run Public Administration Institute (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java following the controversial death of one of its students recently.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Dubai road show runs well, says Minister of Finance Boediono

Dubai road show runs well, says Minister of Finance BoedionoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government claims that its road show in Dubai last week -- aimed at testing investor interest on a planned international bond issue next year -- has been a success, with the government presentation having ...

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, September 24, 2003

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, September 24, 2003Exhibitions* Maritime Exhibition by students of ITS - Surabaya Institute of Technology, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), Sept. 25 - 30. * Photo Images and Paysage, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/FIATA to hold world congress in Bali

FIATA to hold world congress in BaliThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA) will hold its World Congress from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 in Bali.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Statue project reported to police for alleged markup

Statue project reported to police for alleged markupDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Non-governmental organization (NGO) Jakarta Development Watch (Jadewa) on Tuesday reported the head of the Jakarta City Park Agency, Mauritz Napitupulu, to the police for allegedly marking up the budget ...

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Over 11,000 students get scholarships

Over 11,000 students get scholarships PALU, Central Sulawesi: At least 11,344 students with commendable achievements in their studies at various elementary, junior and senior high schools in Banggai Islands (Bangkep) regency, Central Sulawesi, have received scholarships from the local government.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Mandiri may not meet loan target for corporate sector

Mandiri may not meet loan target for corporate sectorRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank, said on Tuesday that it might miss this year's lending target for the corporate sector, because the overall business climate remained unfavorable.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Why fruit and veggies are good for your health

Why fruit and veggies are good for your healthMelissa Southern, Dietitian, Jakarta, SouthernDietitian@yahoo.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/New party offers hope for reform, modernity

New party offers hope for reform, modernityKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A relatively new politician strongly criticized the poor performance of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's government, saying she had deviated from the reform agenda.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/House approves 2003 budget revision

House approves 2003 budget revisionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives state budget commission has approved the revision to the 2003 state budget that better reflects recent developments in the economy, but the deficit remains at Rp 34.4 trillion.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Gus Dur and clerics in dispute over PKB's reshuffle

Gus Dur and clerics in dispute over PKB's reshuffleTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Friction between former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and influential clerics from the largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) broke into open conflict following the clerics' opposition to ...

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/The development of AIDS treatment

The development of AIDS treatment The development of new treatments for AIDS represents a triumph of medical research, but this scientific miracle also has produced some unexpected pitfalls.It's wonderful that so many HIV-positive people are leading healthy lives thanks to complex drug regimens.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Three consortia vie for Bank Lippo

Three consortia vie for Bank LippoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Tuesday that three consortia consisting of 18 local and foreign firms in total had submitted preliminary bids for a 52 percent stake in Bank Lippo, which has been put up for sale.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Government's offices after the holiday

Government's offices after the holiday Productivity and relaxation are different. After working hard, people take a holiday. Thus, holidays are like moratorium after people work hard. Relaxation meanwhile is a kind of salary or compensation for people who work hard.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Man allegedly ODs on sex drugs

Man allegedly ODs on sex drugs TANGERANG: A man was found dead in a hotel room on Jl. Dimyati, Tangerang mayoralty, on Tuesday, with initial indications that he overdosed on a sex-enhancing drug after allegedly performing the sex act with a sister.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Mega woos U.S. businessmen for investment

Mega woos U.S. businessmen for investmentFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, New York President Megawati Soekarnoputri promised to take various measures, including stamping out corruption, to improve the investment climate in the country.Speaking here in front of U.S.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Motorists can expect worse, before relief

Motorists can expect worse, before relief Motorists driving through the Senen, Tomang and Cawang areas must be prepared for more traffic jams in the next couple of years because of the ongoing construction projects in those places.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Foreigners fanned separatism: Mega

Foreigners fanned separatism: MegaFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, New York President Megawati Soekarnoputri says foreigners have been helping rebels in troubled provinces Papua and Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam to fight for independence from Jakarta.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Web site for SMEs launched

Web site for SMEs launched JAKARTA: The Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation (Swisscontact) in cooperation with PT Dataindo Inti Swakarsa launched on Tuesday a website to help develop the country's small and medium enterprises.The jasakami.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Dorodjatun tries to woo KL business

Dorodjatun tries to woo KL businessFadli, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti encouraged on Monday more Malaysian businesspeople to invest in Indonesia, saying the Indonesian government was continuing to create a conducive climate for ...

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/U.S. investors to visit Batam

U.S. investors to visit Batam SINGAPORE: About 40 American businessmen grouped in the American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham) in Singapore plans to visit Indonesia's industrial island of Batam to view business opportunities there.The visit is scheduled for Nov. 14, Amcham chairperson Kristine L.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Freeing up services: Delayed, not canceled

Freeing up services: Delayed, not canceledYanuar Nugroho, Director, The Business Watch Indonesia, Surakarta, yanuar-n@unisosdem.org Rejoicing and lamentation greeted the collapse of the world trade talks in Cancun last week.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Risk of dollar appreciation: No economist can say when

Risk of dollar appreciation: No economist can say whenJ. Bradford DeLong, Professor of Economics, University of California, Berkeley, Project Syndicate Once upon a time, until 1997, America's current account deficit was relatively small -- just 1 percent of GDP.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/New trade center to rise in Senayan

New trade center to rise in SenayanBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Another commercial center will soon be constructed on the 40,000- square-meter area of land, originally allocated as a green area and for sporting facilities under the Bung Karno Sport Complex Management (BP GBK), in ...

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Senayan exhibit publicizes 'urban forest' blueprint

Senayan exhibit publicizes 'urban forest' blueprintZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Why is Senayan becoming a commercial area?""Why are there so many hawkers in the Bung Karno sports complex? Aren't you going to do something about them?"These were some of the questions posed by visitors ...

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Poisonous tempeh kills five villagers

Poisonous tempeh kills five villagers PURBALINGGA, Central Java: At least five people died and dozens of others were hospitalized after eating fermented tempeh, doctors and residents said on Tuesday.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Former militia fighters protest killing in E. Timor border zone

Former militia fighters protest killing in E. Timor border zoneYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara Former pro-Jakarta militia leaders condemned on Tuesday the killing of their ex-member, Vegas Bibilitu, by East Timor police on the border area between Indonesia's East ...

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/UNICEF marks Int'l Peace Day in Ambon

UNICEF marks Int'l Peace Day in Ambon AMBON, Maluku: The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) representative office in Ambon in cooperation with the Maluku Library commemorated International Peace Day in the provincial capital on Tuesday.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Car crashes and other safety tips

Car crashes and other safety tipsDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Jakarta Cars can pose a great danger to your child's health and safety. Most injuries and deaths caused by car crashes can be prevented by the use of car seat belts.

Wed, 24 Sep 2003

JP/Prosecutors want 18 years for key GAM negotiator

Prosecutors want 18 years for key GAM negotiatorNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh State prosecutors have demanded an 18-year jail term for Free Aceh Movement (GAM) head negotiator Teungku Sofyan Ibrahim Tiba and 16 years for negotiation team member Teungku Nashiruddin bin Ahmed.