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63 articles.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Govt to inspect chemical plants

Govt to inspect chemical plantsRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Bekasi, West Java Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said the government would learn from the recent explosion at a chemical plant in East Java, and increase inspections of chemical plants to avoid future ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Luluk,Alven win Thailand Open

Luluk,Alven win Thailand OpenAgencies, Jakarta Indonesian pair Luluk Hadiyanto/Alven Yulianto won the men's doubles badminton title on Sunday in the US$50,000 Thailand Open after defeating top seeds Nathan Robertson/Anthony Clark of England in Bangkok.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/The role of the media

The role of the media I consider the verdicts against the Koran Tempo daily and Tempo magazine as slaps in the face of justice and democracy.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/House to prioritize bills related to democracy, justice

House to prioritize bills related to democracy, justiceKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many of the bills relating to efforts to develop a more democratic political system and a strong judicial system will be put on top of the House of Representatives (DPR)'s legislative agenda, ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/IBRA finalizes property sale program

IBRA finalizes property sale programThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is expected to announce on Monday the winning bidders in its last property asset sale program."After an evaluation process, IBRA will announce the winning bidders on Jan.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/A guide to the 2004 elections

A guide to the 2004 electionsInternational Crisis Group (ICG), Jakarta Indonesia faces at least two and probably three national elections in 2004, including a presidential vote, but they are unlikely to bring fundamental change.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Indonesia a lucrative market for expensive cars

Indonesia a lucrative market for expensive carsBurhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta The number of luxury cars in Indonesia, like in many developing countries, is still comparatively small.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/TV Program: Monday, January 26, 2004

TV Program: Monday, January 26, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita8:00 Music: Sik Asik9:00 Entertainment News10:00 TV Drama: Kabayan 12:00 p.m.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Another 89 GAM prisoners exiled to Javanese jails

Another 89 GAM prisoners exiled to Javanese jailsSlamet Susanto and Teuku Agam Muzakir, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Lhokseumawe Eighty-nine convicted Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members arrived in Yogyakarta on Sunday from their home province in the second such transfer to prisons on the country's ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/PDI-P denies early campaigning

PDI-P denies early campaigningThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairman of the Bekasi chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), Mochtar Mohamad, denied on Friday that the party had carried out a disguised campaign in the recent fanfare visit of party member Taufik Kiemas ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Green-togged terror victims named suspects

Green-togged terror victims named suspectsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Tangerang/Depok Ciputat Police named two women who had previously filed reports to the police on the mysterious half-man, half-beast kolor hijau (green underwear) rapist as suspects for making false statements that could cause ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Police nab suspected molester

Police nab suspected molester BOGOR: West Bogor police arrested on Friday a 25-year-old man who allegedly molested a teenager.Chief of detectives First Insp. Luki said the 13-year-old victim lived next door to the suspect, identified as Iwan, in a neighborhood in Gunung Batu subdistrict.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/De Porras goal earns Persija win

De Porras goal earns Persija winZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Argentine striker Emmanuel De Porras salvaged Persija's pride with the game's only goal late in the second half as the Jakarta club beat PSM Makassar 1-0 in their Indonesian soccer league fixture at the Lebak Bulus stadium ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Emergency status for Papua denied

Emergency status for Papua denied YOGYAKARTA: The government said it has no plan to raise a civil emergency status on Papua, despite constant security problems in the country's easternmost province.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/RI haj pilgrims lack knowledge

RI haj pilgrims lack knowledge JAKARTA: Many Indonesian haj pilgrims have violated Islamic rules of behavior during their pilgrimage because of their lack of knowledge, the Haj Media Center (MCH) at the Ministry of Religious Affairs said on Saturday.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Jakarta told to clean up Bantar Gebang

Jakarta told to clean up Bantar GebangDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Bekasi City Council special committee called on the Jakarta administration on Sunday to make good the environmental damage that had been caused by its dumping of 6,000 tons of waste per day at the Bantar Gebang dump ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Bantul court acquits defendant of charges in DPD support scam

Bantul court acquits defendant of charges in DPD support scamSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The Bantul District Court acquitted on Friday Juventius Untung Sudarmo, who had been charged with forging documents in his run for the Yogyakarta Regional Representative Council (DPD).

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Expensive cars have better chance to survive and grow

Expensive cars have better chance to survive and growRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Targeting the few people at the top of the social ladder, luxury car dealers have confidence the market for their products will never disappear or be affected by any crisis that could shake the nation's still ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Seven injured in toll road accident

Seven injured in toll road accidentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seven people were severely wounded when an intercity bus, from the firm of Luragung Jaya, lost control and flipped over on the Cikampek toll road in Cikarang, Bekasi, on Sunday at 7:40 a.m. No other vehicles were involved.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Bird flu should not impact RI tourism

Bird flu should not impact RI tourismP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The current outbreak of bird flu disease in a number of Asian countries should not have a significant impact on the Indonesian tourism sector as long as the government takes measures to prevent the disease from becoming ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Branding of luxury cars should be treated with great care

Branding of luxury cars should be treated with great careAgus W. Soehadi, Contributor, Jakarta On one busy afternoon a flashy red Porsche overtook several cars on one of Jakarta's longest roads, Jl. TB Simatupang.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Money launderers may be driving stocks to correction

Money launderers may be driving stocks to correctionRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After enjoying a strong rally through the first three weeks of the year, the Jakarta Stock Composite Index is predicted to run out of steam this week as many bluechip shares are already considered ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Hasty conclusions

Hasty conclusions Indonesia, as a large, nascent democratic country, is facing a series of elections this year. The legislative election with some 16,000 candidates to choose from will take place on April 5.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Bumi to increase coal output by 14%

Bumi to increase coal output by 14%Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed PT Bumi Resources, the country's largest coal producer, said over the weekend that it had set a target of increased coal output at around 14 percent this year, taking advantage of a rise in global ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Busway, let's wait and see

Busway, let's wait and see From reading the letter titled On the busway in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 20 by Gandhi Sukardi, and its closing comment that "traffic jams still occur -- although they are not as serious as before the advent of the busway", it is obvious that the author is not living in ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/'Tempo' credibility stands firm amid libel suits

'Tempo' credibility stands firm amid libel suitsM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former Press Council chairman Atmakusumah said the Tempo media group did not lose credibility despite the numerous lawsuits filed against it.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Busway bus hits Swiss national

Busway bus hits Swiss national JAKARTA: The controversial TransJakarta Busway corridor has again exacted a toll, following a collision with a motorcycle earlier this month during the first day of the free tryout period.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Infotech Center built in Mataram

Infotech Center built in Mataram MATARAM, West Java: The West Nusa Tenggara branch of the Indonesian Women's Coalition for Democracy and Justice has built a People's Information Technology Center (Infotech Center) in Mataram.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Govt gives up on corruptor's wealth

Govt gives up on corruptor's wealthMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Months of hunting for assets of the late Hendra Rahardja, former Indonesian banker and business magnate convicted of corruption, have ended in disappointment as virtually all of his wealth has been sold, a ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Shops deserted after 'Imlek'

Shops deserted after 'Imlek' JAMBI: Shops and markets in Jambi were relatively deserted on Saturday, two days after Imlek (Chinese New Year), because the shop owners were still celebrating.Some still opened their shops, though, but only for half a day.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Govt confirms bird flu after long cover-up

Govt confirms bird flu after long cover-upRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After keeping the bird flu from the public since September, allegedly due to pressure from several well-connected poultry businessmen, the government finally confirmed on Sunday the avian influenza, or bird flu, ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Balinese celebrate 'Kuningan'

Balinese celebrate 'Kuningan' DENPASAR, Bali: Hindus in Bali commemorated Kuningan on Saturday, when they celebrated the victory of Dharma (bringer of Good Deeds) against Adharma (bringer of Bad Deeds).

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Each day Fery is held assaults press freedom

Each day Fery is held assaults press freedom Negotiations on the release of hostages being held by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), including RCTI television cameraman Fery Santoro, are still ongoing. On Jan.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Nonstop gaming and chatting with N-Gage

Nonstop gaming and chatting with N-GageZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id Lately, the Japanese have been worrying about the future of their nation. The reason? Their youths spend their time on the subway playing digital games.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Flood victims complain aid suspicions

Flood victims complain aid suspicionsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Hundreds of flood victims in Bahorok claimed on Saturday that the disbursement of aid from the government had been marked by irregularities.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/On draft tax law

On draft tax law The ministry of finance appreciates The Jakarta Post's articles on tax reform published on three consequtive days, Jan. 14, Jan. 15, and Jan. 16, and its editorial on Jan.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Proper cooking prevents bird flu: WHO

Proper cooking prevents bird flu: WHOEva C. Komandjaja and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wash your hands before you cook any poultry product and cook it thoroughly at temperatures above 70 degrees Celsius to ensure that it is free of any bird flu virus, says the World ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Yusril bids early farewell

Yusril bids early farewell JAKARTA: Although the current Cabinet will be dissolved only after the next president takes office in October, Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra has already bid farewell to his staff."I would like to say goodbye to all of you.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Galeri Buku offers good, cheap books

Galeri Buku offers good, cheap booksDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tucked away in the far right corner of the Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) arts center on Jl. Cikini Raya in Central Jakarta, many people overlook the small bookstore selling both classic and new books at affordable price.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/JP/3/PDS4

JP/3/PDS4Excerpts of PDS' vision:o To uphold the five basic principals of state practice mentioned in the opening of the 1945 Constitution which includes:a. Equal opportunity for all groups to take an active role in public life based on meritocracy;b.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Bright future awaits employees after retirement

Bright future awaits employees after retirementKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All workers, whether in the formal or informal sectors, will receive a monthly pension upon retirement, according to the national social security system (NSSS) bill, provided that they have been participating ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Telkom targets 1.2 million Telkom Flexi customers this year

Telkom targets 1.2 million Telkom Flexi customers this yearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom is targeting some 1.2 million new customers this year for its newly-launched cellular phone service called Telkom Flexi.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Fewer Australian tourists visit Bali

Fewer Australian tourists visit Bali DENPASAR, Bali: The number of Australian holidaymakers that visited the island resort of Bali last year dropped 27 percent compared to that in the previous year, a local tourist official said here on Saturday.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Is DHL computerized?

Is DHL computerized? My replacement Visa card was sent during the second half of December from the UK to my Jakarta address. As I had not yet received the card by Jan. 16, I phoned my bank in the UK to ask about it.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Robbers steal truck, 27 tons of paper

Robbers steal truck, 27 tons of paper BEKASI: A gang of robbers allegedly stole a truck loaded with 27.7 tons of raw paper early on Sunday when the truck driver, Sumiaji, was dozing at a rest area along the Cikampek toll road in Bekasi.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/'Traffic jams at night now normal'

'Traffic jams at night now normal' Starting on Monday, the police will begin enforcing the extended three-in-one traffic policy, with offenders facing sentences of up to a month in jail and a fine of Rp 1 million (US$119).

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/'Senyap', a search for meaning in silence

'Senyap', a search for meaning in silenceIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rows of headstones sit peacefully as cottony clouds rush restlessly by over a graveyard somewhere on Madura island in eastern Java, racing with the sun to finish the day's business before darkness descends.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Home sweet home, another theme to lure tenants

Home sweet home, another theme to lure tenantsSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta High-rise serviced apartments in town show their concern for family tenants by providing them facilities tailored to their specific needs, such as the need for entertainment and fun, leisure, ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Floods continue to spread in Sumatra and Kalimantan

Floods continue to spread in Sumatra and KalimantanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Floods spread again across the archipelago on Saturday, after heavy rain pounded the area the day before.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Indonesian courts create unemployment.

Indonesian courts create unemployment.Sebastiaan Pompe, IMF Resident Legal Advisor, Jakarta It is accepted theory that reliable law enforcement and legal certainty are critical for investment recovery. This has been a mantra of international donor organizations for almost a decade.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Minister wants more low-cost housing in industrial zones

Minister wants more low-cost housing in industrial zonesRidwan Max Sidjabat, The Jakarta Post, Bekasi, West Java Manpower and Transmigration Minister Jacob Nuwa Wea inaugurated over the weekend two blocks of affordable apartments for low- income workers in Jababeka industrial zone, Cikarang, ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Will Washington return to supporting freer trade?

Will Washington return to supporting freer trade?Susan Ariel Aaronson, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, Washington Despite its initial support for open markets, the Bush administration has taken several steps that could undermine the rules-based trading system that has brought great ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Christian party offer hope to minority voters

Christian party offer hope to minority votersRais Hidayat, Research and Development Unit, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Prosperous Peace Party (PDS) is special because it is the only party representing the Protestant and Catholic minorities, which passed the selection by the General Election ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Megawati signs labor court law

Megawati signs labor court law JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has signed Law No. 2/2004 on the settlement of labor disputes, which replaces Law. No. 22/1957.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Mega to discuss Aceh, military ties with Qaddafi

Mega to discuss Aceh, military ties with QaddafiFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri will discuss the Aceh question and military cooperation with Libyan President Moammar Qaddafi when the latter pays a state visit to Indonesia in late February, a ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/RI expectations high for BG Lee

RI expectations high for BG LeeTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government has expressed hopes that the visit of Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday will result in an improved understanding on the part of the city state about the rapid changes that ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Minister complains over quota

Minister complains over quota JAKARTA: State Minister for Women's Empowerment Sri Redjeki Sumaryoto expressed her disappointment with political parties for failing to nominate enough women to the upper ranks of their candidacy list.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Heart and head necessary when it comes to life insurance

Heart and head necessary when it comes to life insuranceRobert J. Shiller, Professor of Economics, Yale University, Project Syndicate Most people do not feel the same impulse to go out and buy insurance, or diversify their investments, as they do to buy a sofa or new clothes.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Chicken theft blamed for riot in Banggai, two killed

Chicken theft blamed for riot in Banggai, two killedIrvan NR, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi At least two persons were killed, eight suffered stab wounds and 39 homes were burned down during a riot that erupted in Banggai regency, Central Sulawesi, following the alleged theft of ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Business getting better as economy shows its strength

Business getting better as economy shows its strengthDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta As the country's economy begins to show signs of recovery and the security situation has improved, more and more businesspeople and expatriates are coming to Jakarta, making the serviced- apartments ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/SCSI, IDE or Serial ATA for your next hard disk?

SCSI, IDE or Serial ATA for your next hard disk? If you have been playing around with PCs for long enough, you will know how confusing are the interface standards for connecting your hard disks to your system.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Beware of Internet plagiarism

Beware of Internet plagiarismVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta, vmahmud@yahoo.com As 2004 begins, so continues the school year.

Mon, 26 Jan 2004

JP/Anticorruption body calls for probe into ballot box tender

Anticorruption body calls for probe into ballot box tenderMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Anticorruption Commission (KPK) called on the police and the Attorney General's Office on Saturday to probe possible collusion in the controversial Rp 311 billion ballot box tender.