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Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/JP/5/racun

JP/5/racun40 children hospitalized for suspected poisoningIndra Harsaputra SurabayaAround 40 students of public elementary school SDN Barata Jaya I in the country's second biggest city, Surabaya, East Java, had to be hospitalized with suspected food poisoning shortly after drinking a beverage on ...

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Election supervisory body supports Gus Dur's move

Election supervisory body supports Gus Dur's moveM. Taufiqurrahman and Dewi Santoso, Jakarta The General Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) threatened on Tuesday to bring the dispute between Abdurrahman 'Gus Dur' Wahid and the General Elections Commission (KPU) to the courts if the ...

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Indonesian democracy or 'demo-crazy'?

Indonesian democracy or 'demo-crazy'?Ziad Salim, Mataram/West Nusa Tenggara Comments on the prospect of democracy in Indonesia range from the most optimistic (look at the free and peaceful legislative election) to less so or even pessimistic (look at the cynical post-election maneuverings of the ...

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Domestic waste pollution killed the fish: Nabiel

Domestic waste pollution killed the fish: NabielSari P. Setiogi, Jakarta Contrary to what Governor Sutiyoso earlier claimed -- that the death of fish and clams in Jakarta Bay in the past month was a natural phenomenon -- a state official revealed on Tuesday the cause as marine pollution related ...

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Western Australia's

Western Australia's culture of diversity I am aware that recent media reports about the senseless attacks on three restaurants in February in Perth may have raised concerns among some of your readers.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/RI progress to development goals

RI progress to development goalsRomeo A. Reyes, Jakarta The national development planning agency, BAPPENAS, has just launched Indonesia's Progress Report on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Rupiah fall only temporary: Govt

Rupiah fall only temporary: GovtThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah fell to a 19-month low on Tuesday as economic and political uncertainties created jitters among companies, which lately have been heavy buyers of dollars.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Voters want security and growth: Eep

Voters want security and growth: EepMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta Voters in the upcoming presidential election are likely to vote for candidates who can ensure security and economic growth, a noted political analyst says.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Firms offer high end health cover

Firms offer high end health cover JAKARTA: Expacare, a global provider of medical insurance, announced on Tuesday its partnership with Global Assistance & Healthcare and PT Asuransi Dayin Mitra to provide a healthcare insurance solution, Mediksure, in Indonesia.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Prosecutors seek death sentence for Gunawan

Prosecutors seek death sentence for GunawanUrip Hudiono, Jakarta State prosecutors are seeking to sentence defendant Gunawan Santoso to death for masterminding the murder of PT Arena Sarana Bakti (Asaba) director, Boedyharto Angsono, and his bodyguard, Edi Siyep, in July last year.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/People demand dismissal of regent

People demand dismissal of regent BEKASI: Around 1,000 people staged a protest in front of Bekasi Council on Monday, demanding the dismissal of Regent Saleh Manaf and Deputy Regent Solihin Sari.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Japan to host first ever international tournament

Japan to host first ever international tournamentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four ICC East Asia-Pacific countries -- Fiji, Indonesia, Japan and Tonga -- will compete in the ICC East Asia-Pacific Cricket Challenge 2004 event.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/JP/5/FOCUS

JP/5/FOCUS Councillor jailed over fake diplomaBANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The Tanjungkarang High Court endorsed on Tuesday a verdict by a lower court that sentenced councillor Dwi Sutarno to 10 months in jail with a probation period of 20 months, for forging a school diploma.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Gold mining in Batang Gadis opposed

Gold mining in Batang Gadis opposedApriadi Gunawan, Medan The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) has demanded that the government stop gold mining in the Batang Gadis National Park, Mandailing Natal regency here, saying that it would damage the environment in the area.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Over 3,000 jobs offered in fair

Over 3,000 jobs offered in fair JAKARTA: More than 3,000 jobs will be up for grabs from the 42 companies participating in the 2004 National Job Fair to be held at the Jakarta Fair Ground on May 27 and May 28, a government official says.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Anaheim will offer more than badminton at 2005 c'ships

Anaheim will offer more than badminton at 2005 c'shipsNovan Iman Santosa, Jakarta When people think of American sports, football, baseball, basketball or ice hockey might come to mind, while it would probably not occur to most to include badminton on the list.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Africa Day in Jakarta brings honor and pride

Africa Day in Jakarta brings honor and prideThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to revive the spirit of Bandung and Afro-Asian solidarity, Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda and two of his predecessors, Ali Alatas and Alwi Shihab, attended on Wednesday a ceremony to mark ...

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/'Grand plan or just more bogus projects?'

'Grand plan or just more bogus projects?' The city administration has announced plans to construct a monorail and expand the busway system. However, there are doubts that these efforts will be enough to ease the capital's chronic traffic congestion.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Former East Timor refugees camp in Denpasar

Former East Timor refugees camp in DenpasarWahyoe Boediwardhana DenpasarAround 300 former refugees of Balinese descent stayed overnight in tents at Niti Mandala square in front of the Bali governor's office on Tuesday, demanding compensation for their property abandoned in 1999 when East Timor ...

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Bomb kills 1 in Ambon while 2 others defused

Bomb kills 1 in Ambon while 2 others defusedOktovianus Pinontoan and Abdul Khalik, Ambon/Jakarta Attempts to apparently provoke further fighting between Muslims and Christians in Ambon, Maluku, continued on Tuesday as a bomb exploded outside a market, killing one and injuring 12 others.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Govt rebuked for neglecting art

Govt rebuked for neglecting art CIREBON, West Java: Cirebon Cultural Council (DKC) lashed out on Tuesday at the Cirebon municipality government for paying little attention to cultural events in the city.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Govt to renovate old mosque

Govt to renovate old mosque BEKASI: The local administration will provide Rp 18 billion (some US$2 million) to renovate and enlarge the Al-Barkah Mosque located on Jl. Pramuka, which dates back to 1908.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Applications to work in KL fall in NTT

Applications to work in KL fall in NTTYemris Fointuna, Kupang The abuse of Indonesian maid Nirmala Bonat has had a negative impact on local people in her home province, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), seeking similar jobs in Malaysia.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Police to name suspects of Sunter fatal accident

Police to name suspects of Sunter fatal accidentEvi Mariani, Jakarta After an hours-long evacuation process, a rescue team comprising volunteers and members of the North Jakarta Fire Department uncovered the bodies of five construction workers on Tuesday, under the debris of a collapsed furniture ...

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Hong Kong minister lures RI firms to issue bonds

Hong Kong minister lures RI firms to issue bonds Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Frederick S. Ma paid a two-day visit to Indonesia this week as part of his tour of Southeast Asia to discuss economic issues and to promote the bond market.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Man digs for treasure after dream, hits gold

Man digs for treasure after dream, hits goldTheresia Sufa, Bogor A resident of Hulu Rawa, Bantarsari village in Rancabungur found 10 bars of gold after digging a hole in his kitchen last Thursday, each bears the picture of former president Sukarno.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Former East Timor refugees camp in Bali

Former East Timor refugees camp in BaliWahyoe Boediwardhana, Denpasar Around 300 former refugees of Balinese descent stayed overnight in tents at Niti Mandala square in front of the Bali governor's office on Tuesday, demanding compensation for their property abandoned in 1999 when East Timor ...

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Independent medical council proposed

Independent medical council proposedDewi Santoso, Jakarta The country's medical association and legislators agreed in a hearing on Tuesday that a medical council to be established under a health bill should be independent in order to protect public interests.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/ISL aims to improve softball showing

ISL aims to improve softball showingEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The Indonesian Softball League will open its inaugural season on Friday, with the sport's governing body hoping the league will help the national team improve its showing at international tournaments.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/IAI plans 'green' accounting standard

IAI plans 'green' accounting standardZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The Office of the State Minister for the Environment signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday with the Association of Indonesian Accountants (IAI) for a collaborative effort to establish a new accounting standard that would ...

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Complacency: Indonesia's democratic deficit

Complacency: Indonesia's democratic deficitAdam Tyson, Toronto As the Republic of Indonesia prepares for its first direct presidential elections since independence was achieved, many observers are putting the electoral system and the various candidates firmly under the microscope.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Only fair to be humane to maids

Only fair to be humane to maidsWong Chun Wai, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia Malaysians who read the front-page news of abused Indonesian maid Nirmala Bonet must have been outraged. She was severely bruised and scalded in what has been described as the worst abuse case.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Ancol to sell 15 percent of shares via IPO

Ancol to sell 15 percent of shares via IPOTony Hotland, Jakarta Recreation park operator PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol (PJA) will sell up to 15 percent of its shares through an initial public offering (IPO) in June, hoping to raise up to Rp 150 billion (US$16.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Govt cancels Rp 3.5t bond issue

Govt cancels Rp 3.5t bond issueRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The government failed on Tuesday to issue bonds seen as crucial to help finance the current state budget amid rising economic uncertainty as a result of the falling rupiah.The Ministry of Finance was scheduled to issue Rp 3.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Children hospitalized for drinking Ribena

Children hospitalized for drinking RibenaIndra Harsaputra, Surabaya Around 40 students of public elementary school SDN Barata Jaya I in the country's second biggest city, Surabaya, East Java, had to be hospitalized with suspected food poisoning shortly after drinking a beverage on Tuesday.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/JP/19/CAFE

JP/19/CAFESobo Cafe performs, organicallyTarko Sudiarno YogyakartaStay healthy in style is the motto of Sobo Cafe, which is located across Puro Pakualaman, Yogyakarta, the palace residence of the Paku Alam royal family.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Two die in road accident

Two die in road accident JAKARTA: Two bus passengers died and five others were injured in an accident at kilometer 50 of the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road in Klari, Karawang, West Java, early on Tuesday morning.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/JP/9/Cricket

JP/9/CricketJapan to host first ever international tournament The Jakarta Post JakartaFour ICC East Asia-Pacific countries -- Fiji, Indonesia, Japan and Tonga -- will compete in the ICC East Asia-Pacific Cricket Challenge 2004 event, The winner will compete with another EAP nation, Papua New ...

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Police officers take over IAIN rector's office after clash

Police officers take over IAIN rector's office after clashSlamet Susanto, Yogyakarta Police officers took over on Tuesday the rector's office of the Sunan Kalijaga State Institute for Islamic Studies (IAIN Sunan Kalijaga), which had been occupied by IAIN students for eight days.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Foreign investors eye Sunda Kelapa harbor

Foreign investors eye Sunda Kelapa harborBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta Numerous foreign businesspeople have expressed interest in investing in and managing potential tourist attractions in northern Jakarta, but first want the city administration to demonstrate its commitment to infrastructure ...

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/JP/5/IAIN

JP/5/IAINPolice take over IAIN rector's officeSlamet Susanto Yogyakarta Police officers took over on Tuesday the rector's office of the Sunan Kalijaga State Institute for Islamic Studies (IAIN Sunan Kalijaga), which had been occupied by IAIN students for eight days.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Fuel subsidy could triple to Rp 40 trillion

Fuel subsidy could triple to Rp 40 trillionFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government fuel subsidy this year may nearly triple to around Rp 40 trillion (about US$4.35 billion) due to soaring oil prices, the state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina said on Tuesday.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Printers paid well for ballot papers

Printers paid well for ballot papersMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta Several firms that won the tender to print ballot papers for the April 5 legislative election have said that they earned large profits from the printing job, raising concerns that the General Elections Commission (KPU) may have ...

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/No minister asks for leave for presidential campaign

No minister asks for leave for presidential campaignFabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta With just one week to go before the campaign period starts none of the Cabinet ministers, who plan to campaign for presidential candidates, have officially requested leave.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/[i]Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Secretary for Financial

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Frederick S. Ma paid a two-day visit to Indonesia this week as part of his tour of Southeast Asia to discuss economic issues and to promote the bond market.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Prudential seeks out-of-court settlement

Prudential seeks out-of-court settlement Insurance firm PT Prudential Life Assurance said it was seeking an out-of-court settlement with a former insurance agent, Lee Bong Siong, to resolve a controversial bankruptcy case filed by the latter.Prudential president Charlie E.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Stakeholders told to fight poverty

Stakeholders told to fight povertyP.C. Naommy, Jakarta Lack of seriousness, coordination and integrated cooperation among stakeholders has hindered efforts to eradicate poverty in the country.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Pondok Indah shops have permits

Pondok Indah shops have permitsLeony Aurora, Jakarta Entrepreneurs who use residential buildings as commercial and business premises in Pondok Indah, South Jakarta, assert that they have obtained permits from various agencies of the city administration.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Police, KPK probe corruption cases involving Puteh

Police, KPK probe corruption cases involving PutehAbdul Khalik and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The National Police and the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) separately announced on Tuesday they would investigate corruption cases in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) that allegedly involve ...

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Solahuddin Wahid clarifies

Solahuddin Wahid clarifies Having read the news report on page one of The Jakarta Post on May 21, under the title of Wiranto clear of rights abuse: Solahuddin, I, as the resource person for this news report, have my objections, particularly to paragraph three of the report, which reads: "It is ...

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Instinct vs rule

Instinct vs rule As I was driving my car, all of a sudden a big red monster cut me off. It was so close it impeded my reflex to step on the break pedal. I thank God I was lucky to escape an accident.On the same day, two motorcycles recklessly cut me off when I was driving in the slower lane.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Submarines purchase

Submarines purchase The origin of two submarines that the Navy plans to purchase was incorrectly stated in the May 24 edition of the Post. The submarines are, in fact, made in South Korea. We also misquoted Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Bernard Kent Sondakh as saying the Navy has 166 helicopters.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Still hope for justice

Still hope for justice More than a week has passed since the Padang District Court sentenced 43 members of West Sumatra's 55-strong provincial legislature to prison for corruption, besides ordering the guilty legislators to return the embezzled money in full and pay more than a Rp 100 hundred ...

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Councillor jailed over fake diploma

Councillor jailed over fake diploma BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The Tanjungkarang High Court endorsed on Tuesday a verdict by a lower court that sentenced councillor Dwi Sutarno to 10 months in jail with a probation period of 20 months, for forging a school diploma.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Padang councillors to be tried soon

Padang councillors to be tried soon PADANG, West Sumatra: Ten of a total 45 Padang councillors charged with graft will go on trial soon, after officials at Padang Prosecutor's Office handed over on Tuesday dossiers on the 10 to Padang District Court.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Astra ups stake in Astra Agro

Astra ups stake in Astra Agro JAKARTA: Automotive giant PT Astra International has spent around Rp 34.6 billion (US$3.8 million) on 15.97 million shares in its plantation subsidiary PT Astra Agro Lestari, at a price of Rp 2,166 per share.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/More funds needed for interns: KPKI

More funds needed for interns: KPKI JAKARTA: The Indonesian Medical Education Committee (KPKI) demanded the government on Tuesday to allocate more funds for doctors while they are doing their internships.The KPKI said that currently the government allocated just Rp 6 million (US$666.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Soenarno named acting transportation minister

Soenarno named acting transportation minister JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri appointed on Tuesday Minister of Settlements and Regional Infrastructure Soenarno as the acting minister of transportation to replace Agum Gumelar.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/KPK tells public not to expect too much

KPK tells public not to expect too muchMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta Like Rome not being built in a day, it will take the nation a long time to see high-profile corruptors sent to jail despite the establishment of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Cases of abuse of Indonesian workers expected to continue

Cases of abuse of Indonesian workers expected to continueRidwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta The violence against Indonesian workers employed as maids overseas could increase in the future because of the absence of an effective mechanism to monitor their condition, according to experts on the subject.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/KPU rules on campaign zones and agenda

KPU rules on campaign zones and agendaM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta After a lengthy scramble between the presidential candidates' campaign teams over the most rewarding venues and dates, the General Elections Commission (KPU) completed on Tuesday a campaign schedule in which the country is divided ...

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Yogya organic cafe opens doors

Yogya organic cafe opens doorsTarko Sudiarno, Yogyakarta Stay healthy in style is the motto of Sobo Cafe, which is located across Puro Pakualaman, Yogyakarta, the palace residence of the Paku Alam royal family.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/Susilo to choose Cabinet this week

Susilo to choose Cabinet this week JAKARTA: Presidential front-runner Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is expected to unveil a tentative cabinet after he returns from a minor haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, a party official said.

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/JP/9/Cricket

JP/9/CricketJapan to host first ever International tournamentThe Jakarta Post JakartaFour ICC East Asia-Pacific countries - Fiji, Indonesia, Japan and Tonga - will compete in the ICC East Asia-Pacific Cricket Challenge 2004 event, with the winner joining another EAP nation, Papua New Guinea, ...

Wed, 26 May 2004

JP/New salary system proposed

New salary system proposedTony Hotland, Jakarta A Washington D.C.-based organization has proposed to regional administrations a new remuneration system for their staff in a bid to improve their performance in providing services to the public.