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Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/PKB considers reviewing decision on top official

PKB considers reviewing decision on top officialTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bowing to demands from influential clerics from the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the National Awakening Party (PKB) said on Wednesday that it would review its decision to reposition party secretary- general ...

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/BPK slams govt over corruption

BPK slams govt over corruptionRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) blasted again on Thursday the government's lackluster efforts in combating corruption, saying most of the suspected corruption cases discovered by the agency have been ignored.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/JP golf meet tees off Friday

JP golf meet tees off Friday JAKARTA: Ninety golfers will compete in The Jakarta Post 20th Anniversary Golf Tournament on Friday at the Rancamaya Golf & Country Club in Bogor, West Java.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Editor tells court he is only a 'messenger'

Editor tells court he is only a 'messenger'Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rakyat Merdeka daily newspaper managing editor Supratman told the South Jakarta District Court on Wednesday that he was just conveying the people's response to the government and was not deliberately ...

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Police attacked over student's death

Police attacked over student's death MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Around 500 people, including students from numerous universities and motorcycle taxi drivers, in West Nusa Tenggara staged a violent demonstration on Wednesday to demand a probe into the death of a student.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Irregularities admitted in statue project

Irregularities admitted in statue projectBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso was away at the Indonesia Provincial Administrations Association (APPSI) meeting in Banda Aceh, Jakarta Parks Agency head Mauritz Napitupulu admitted procedural irregularities by ...

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Yusra Martunus attempts to 'soften' the 'hard'

Yusra Martunus attempts to 'soften' the 'hard'Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta The horseshoes in Yusra Martunus' work Melunakan Keras (Softening the Hard) attract attention, but not because of their symbolic association with luck.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Ratna still decrying injustice in new play

Ratna still decrying injustice in new playBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's clear that you do not want to get on the bad side of actress-playwright Ratna Sarumpaet.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/5,000 police officers to secure Bali commemoration

5,000 police officers to secure Bali commemorationWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The police said on Wednesday they would deploy about 5,000 officers to provide security during the commemoration of the Oct.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/62 candidates named for Constitutional Commission

62 candidates named for Constitutional CommissionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly has named 62 candidates for the Constitutional Commission, whose duty it will be to assess the amendments made to the 1945 Constitution.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/29 men nabbed for gambling

29 men nabbed for gambling TANGERANG: Tangerang police arrested 29 men after they were caught in the act while gambling during raids in 11 districts across Tangerang regency and mayoralty late on Monday.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Megawati, Susilo top survey of presidential possibles

Megawati, Susilo top survey of presidential possiblesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A recent survey by the Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI) shows that President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono are the most ...

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Students want Bulukumba incident declared a serious crime

Students want Bulukumba incident declared a serious crimeAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi In observance of National Farmer's Day, more than 100 students here demanded that the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) declare the July 21 violence against farmers ...

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Anarchy: Dictatorship by the party

Anarchy: Dictatorship by the partyNeal H. Cruz, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila The dangers of a parliamentary system of government is now evident even before the Constitution can be amended.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/'Govt not helpful in curbing nonbudgetary funds'

'Govt not helpful in curbing nonbudgetary funds'Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) said on Wednesday that it had encountered obstacles while trying to audit corruption-prone nonbudgetary funds worth trillions of rupiah, currently being retained by several ...

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/UGM hosts national seminar on reform

UGM hosts national seminar on reform YOGYAKARTA: Gadjah Mada University (UGM) will open a three-day national seminar on reform here on Thursday, which will feature numerous prominent scholars, economists and other experts from different backgrounds of study.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Employees seek House help over pay

Employees seek House help over pay JAKARTA: A number of employees of airline company P.T. Indonesian Airlines (IA) went to the House of Representatives (DPR) on Wednesday to demand that the company pay their salaries.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Getting down to serious business at APEC

Getting down to serious business at APECPana Janviroj, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Much has been done to promote next month's Apec leaders summit in Bangkok. Never before have the city's mushrooming billboards devoted themselves to one single topic.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Italian companies visit RI

Italian companies visit RI JAKARTA: Twelve marble and granite machinery producers from Italy are in Indonesia until Friday to explore business opportunities.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Programs to aid farmers will continue

Programs to aid farmers will continueSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government claimed on Wednesday that it had distributed 15,960 tons of free rice to about 250,000 families of farmers whose crops had failed due to drought.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Three RI students arrested for JI links in Pakistan hail from C. Java

Three RI students arrested for JI links in Pakistan hail from C. JavaBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Boyolali, Central Java Three of six Indonesian students arrested by Pakistan authorities had graduated from the Darusy Syahadah Islamic boarding school in Ngruki, Boyolali, Central Java, the ...

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Troops blamed for attacking villagers

Troops blamed for attacking villagersApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra A group of suspected soldiers attacked a residential area in Deliserdang regency, North Sumatra, leaving a number of villagers injured and their houses damaged, local residents and military officers said ...

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/More parents complain aboutr violence at STPDN

More parents complain aboutr violence at STPDNThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the controversial death of Wahyu Hidayat, a student at the government-run Public Administration Institute (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java, more parents have filed complaints with the police over the violence their ...

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Voting registration paper tender opens

Voting registration paper tender opens JAKARTA: A total of 24 firms are taking part in the pre- qualification process for the 2004 election voting registration paper tender, 19 of which are Jakarta-based.The rest are from West Java, Central Java, East Java and North Sumatra.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Minister says not feasible to relax banking secrecy

Minister says not feasible to relax banking secrecyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A proposal from legislators to relax existing regulations on banking secrecy principles -- while worthy of consideration -- is seen as unfeasible for immediate implementation, Minister of Finance Boediono said on ...

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Governors call for greater role in autonomy

Governors call for greater role in autonomyNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governors from 29 provinces went ahead with their first working meeting here on Wednesday, in an apparent show of support for the ongoing joint operation against the separatist movement ...

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Vendors oppose market plan

Vendors oppose market plan TANGERANG: Hundreds of vendors in Curug market, Tangerang regency, staged a rally on Wednesday at the regency council building in Tigaraksa, demanding the administration not to rebuild Curug market.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/U.S. policy toward Arafat

U.S. policy toward Arafat If he is sidelined, there is still at least a chance that a moderate leader may emerge to lead the Palestinian people on the road to peace. The Israeli policy of expelling him from the West Bank or, as some extremists urge, killing him will make matters far worse.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Testing the water

Testing the water President Megawati Soekarnoputri hosted a special breakfast meeting with American business leaders in New York on Monday, as part of her itinerary during a visit to the U.S.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Criticisms on Aceh and Timor

Criticisms on Aceh and Timor Ramzy Hasibuan and Sumarsono Sastrowardoyo (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 9 and July 25) deplored my articles on East Timor (Jakarta rights tribunal buries E. Timor atrocities, Aug.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/RI urges countries to solve root issues behind terror acts

RI urges countries to solve root issues behind terror actsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, New York Amidst the global war on terrorism, President Megawati Soekarnoputri strongly urged all countries to review their counter-terror policy and to give equal treatment to all parties involved ...

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Balinese painters break free of 'esthetic slavery'

Balinese painters break free of 'esthetic slavery'I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali A group of young Balinese painters have decided to pool their talents and break free from the restraints of mainstream art in an exhibition titled Esthetic and Nature.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Farmers furious about dwindling farmland

Farmers furious about dwindling farmlandMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Farmers across the country staged street rallies on Wednesday as they commemorated the 43rd anniversary of the National Farmers Day, and urged the government not to privatize the agriculture sector as it ...

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Introducing Smart forfour, the car for smart drivers

Introducing Smart forfour, the car for smart drivers The word "smart" is always associated with cleverness or brilliance. But in the automotive world, "smart" may have acquired a new meaning.Smart is a two-seater, small car.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/The subtle voice of the Dalai Lama

The subtle voice of the Dalai LamaND Batra, The Statesman, Asia News Network, Calcutta A day after the Sept.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Govt upbeat about meeting revised budget targets

Govt upbeat about meeting revised budget targetsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the House of Representatives officially passed the 2003 state budget revision into law on Wednesday at a plenary session, Minister of Finance Boediono expressed optimism on meeting all the revised targets.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Landslide victims still missing

Landslide victims still missing BOGOR: Five sandminers who went missing in a landslide in Lengkong hamlet, Pasir Buncir subdistrict, Caringin district, Bogor regency, have still not been recovered as of Wednesday evening.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Mega tells Bush to be cooperative, but fails to speak about Hambali

Mega tells Bush to be cooperative, but fails to speak about HambaliFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, New York President Megawati Soekarnoputri held bilateral talks with United States President George W. Bush here on Tuesday to discuss bilateral cooperation in fighting global terrorism.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Finding a better solution

Finding a better solution The government-run Public Administration Institute (STPDN) in Sumedang district in Indonesia's West Java province, has been widely criticized following the controversial death of student, Wahyu Hidayat, last Sept.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Rights team clarification

Rights team clarification I would like to clarify the news published on page 2 of The Jakarta Post dated Sept. 16, 2003, on the May 1998 riots.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Italian companies visit RI

Italian companies visit RI JAKARTA: Twelve marble and granite machinery producers from Italy are in Indonesia until Friday to explore business opportunities.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Constitutional Court issues code of ethics

Constitutional Court issues code of ethicsA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Constitutional Court issued on Wednesday its internal code of ethics, with a vow to maintain the integrity of its nine judges and immediately to get to work.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Syariah Mandiri issues bonds

Syariah Mandiri issues bonds JAKARTA: PT Bank Syariah Mandiri will issue five-year bonds with a total value of Rp 200 billion to strengthen its capital.The bond issue will be underwritten by PT AAA Securities and PT Mandiri Sekuritas, according to a press statement.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Parents allege schools mired in corruption

Parents allege schools mired in corruptionBambang Nurbianto and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two disputes between parents and school administrators over alleged misuses of school fees and development funds came to the fore on Wednesday following tough action by the ...

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/19 DPD candidates disqualified

19 DPD candidates disqualified As many as 19 of 104 hopefuls, who have submitted registration forms to the City General Election Commission (KPUD) to become members of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD), have been disqualified for not fulfilling the minimum requirements.KPUD chairman M.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/TV Program: Thursday, September 25, 2003

TV Program: Thursday, September 25, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Magic Show8:00 TV Drama9:00 Business Magazine10:00 Music1:00 p.m.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Three drug suspects arrested in Medan

Three drug suspects arrested in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Police arrested three men, two of them Acehnese residents, early on Wednesday on charges of attempting to sell 200 kilograms of marijuana loaded on a truck in Medan Sunggal subdistrict, North Sumatra.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Philippos expresses the longing for eternal wisdom

Philippos expresses the longing for eternal wisdomJean Couteau, Contributor, Bali Bali shares more than a few features with ancient Greece.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Sweden's rejection of the euro

Sweden's rejection of the euro Deep down, even the most fanatical supporters of the euro must now recognize that it isn't going to happen. Their two main contentions -- that the euro is inevitable, and that Britain is too small to go it alone -- have been blown away by Sweden's "nej.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Return of radio's 'king of comedy'

Return of radio's 'king of comedy'Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "SK93.9FM Sentra Komedi, you're listening to Trafieska! Monday is Say Day. You may call and talk about anything," Uncle JC opened the segment."Yes, you can say anything about traffic," continued JC's partner, Funny Girl.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Seven dead, 10 missing in boat accident

Seven dead, 10 missing in boat accidentHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Seven people died and 10 others are missing after a traditional boat loaded with passengers sank late on Monday in the waters off Topang island, Bengkalis regency, Riau province, police said ...

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Vegas shot dead within E. Timor's territory: Police

Vegas shot dead within E. Timor's territory: PoliceYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara East Nusa Tenggara Police chief Edward Aritonang said on Wednesday former militiaman Vegas Bibilitu was shot dead by East Timor police within the neighboring country's territory.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Weapons turned over to Maluku police

Weapons turned over to Maluku police AMBON, Maluku: Hundreds of weapons surrendered to the police during a four-year sectarian conflict in Maluku province have been turned over to the provincial police chief.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/'What about civilian supremacy?'

'What about civilian supremacy?' The recent death of a student at the Public Administration Institute (STPDN), Wahyu Hidayat, shocked the public as he was allegedly beaten to death by his seniors.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Initial draft on new tax law completed soon

Initial draft on new tax law completed soonThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government expects to be able to finalize the initial draft of amendments to the tax law by the end of this month. The amendment is aimed at simplifying the tax structure and rates in the country.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Exchange program for school principals

Exchange program for school principals JAKARTA: The government will instigate an exchange program between schools principals from eastern Indonesia and principals from areas with a higher quality of education, such as Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Central Java and West Java.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/KPU demands election law revision

KPU demands election law revisionMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due to unresolved debate over seat allocations at the House of Representatives, the General Elections Commission (KPU) demanded on Wednesday the House and the government revise the election law with a single purpose of ...

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 25, 2003

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 25, 2003.TB.30" 1.0" Festival Kuta Karnival, a one-month long multi-events festival under the theme A Celebration of Life a Remembrance of Love, until Oct. 12. More information on www.Gokuta.com Sept.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Pertamina's capital set at Rp 200 trillion

Pertamina's capital set at Rp 200 trillionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance has set state oil and gas company Pertamina's authorized capital at Rp 200 trillion (US$23 billion) following the company's change of status from a semi-profit- making enterprise into that of a limited ...

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/BMW X3 has a modern and youthful design

BMW X3 has a modern and youthful design Following the success of the BMW X5, a Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), the German-based company will launch a smaller version, the X3. The car has a modern design with a touch of youthful freshness.

Thu, 25 Sep 2003

JP/Not right time to dance while the poor abound

Not right time to dance while the poor aboundErnesto Zedillo, Director, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, New Haven, It is hard to understand why some self-appointed representatives of the peoples of the world danced jubilantly in celebration of the failure of the WTO ministerial ...