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Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/JP/rbw

JP/rbw ONE MONTH TO GO: It is still a month away, but hotels and recreation centers in Jakarta and other major cities in the country have been busy preparing to welcome the New Year. Here stock traders cheerfully blow trumpets to welcome the year 2001.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Elusive Tarmizi stages solo exhibition

Elusive Tarmizi stages solo exhibitionCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Amidst the hustle and bustle of often-incomprehensible works of art, the exhibition at the One Gallery offers some respite and a breath of fresh air.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/MPR tp get new deputy speaker

MPR tp get new deputy speaker JAKARTA: A splinter faction of the National Awakening Party (PKB) lead by Matori Abdul Djalil announced on Tuesday that it had chosen Abdul Kholik Ahmad to fill a vacant deputy speaker's post in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Acehnese man on trial in deadly bomb blast

Acehnese man on trial in deadly bomb blastMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court began on Wednesday a trial of an Acehnese man involved in a bombing case that ended in the explosion of a dormitory here on May 10, and claimed three lives.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Take project management away from govt agencies

Take project management away from govt agenciesRobert J. Cochrane, Former Strategic, Development Consultant, Asia Development Bank As corruption shows no sign of abating under decentralization it is a gloomy picture indeed despite the best intentions of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's ...

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Drug dealer gets death

Drug dealer gets deathMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The Tangerang district court sentenced to death a Pakistani man on Wednesday for smuggling 1,050 grams of heroin from Pakistan into the country.Presiding judge M.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Intercity bus drivers to take drug, alcohol tests

Intercity bus drivers to take drug, alcohol testsAmar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police were to test intercity bus drivers for drug and alcohol abuse to ensure the safety of passengers traveling ahead of Idul Fitri celebrations, Jakarta police said on Wednesday.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Pemuteran Bay offers alternative Bali experience

Pemuteran Bay offers alternative Bali experiencePariama Hutasoit, Contributor, Pemuteran, West Bali If you get bored with the hustle and bustle of Kuta or Sanur beaches in the southern part of Bali, simply pay a visit to the pristine and quiet Pemuteran beach in the wild west of the island, about ...

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Man axed wife to death

Man axed wife to death BOGOR: A 40-year-old man, Oding, is being detained by the Sukabumi District Police for allegedly axing his wife to death.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/IBRA banks' key indicators improve

IBRA banks' key indicators improveThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Key financial indicators of banks under the control of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) improved in the third quarter of this year compared to the previous quarter, according to State Minister for State Enterprises ...

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Nov. 28

Rupiah Rates Nov. 28 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,932.00 9,932.00 10,484.00 10,380.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Court proceeds with Hetty's trial

Court proceeds with Hetty's trial JAKARTA: The hearing of a close friend of the fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra in the Central Jakarta Court continued on Wednesday after being postponed due to the prosecutor's failure to present evidences before the court on Tuesday.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Kho dips his brush in the cultural melting pot

Kho dips his brush in the cultural melting potP.J. Leo, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The use of various figures, symbols, colors and materials in the works of painter Antonius Kho show that he has been influenced by a variety of cultural genres.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Diarrhea flares up in flood-hit S. Bandung

Diarrhea flares up in flood-hit S. BandungYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Hundreds of people in southern Bandung have been suffering from diarrhea and eye infections amid the worst flooding since 1994, which has inundated the subdistrict for two weeks.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/JP/FESTIVE

JP/FESTIVEBali Offering joyous festivities for old and young OR Celebrate your holiday in style on the Island of the GodsORCelebrate your holiday in style in BaliRita A.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC (Tel. 5256351) Don't Say a Word 15:00 19:05 21:15 Joy Ride 15:40 19:45 21:45 The One 15:00 19:05 21:15 The Score 15:40 19:45 21:45 Captain Corelli's Mandolin ...

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/'Troops ready for Afghanistan'

'Troops ready for Afghanistan'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government would make a strategic assessment on whether to allow Indonesian troops to join the UN-led peacekeeping force in Afghanistan if such forces were requested, Minister of Defense Matori Abdul Djalil said on Wednesday.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/HKTI asks Megawati to raise rice import tariff

HKTI asks Megawati to raise rice import tariffFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Farmers Association (HKTI) asked President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday to raise import tariffs on rice in a bid to help protect local farmers.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Piles of criminal cases await Tommy

Piles of criminal cases await TommyKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta How the authorities deal with the subsequent legal processing of captured Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra will, of course, depend on the ability of the National Police to obtain evidence of some of his crimes.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Xanana appeals to refugees to return to East Timor

Xanana appeals to refugees to return to East TimorYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Visiting East Timor leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao received a heroes welcome on Wednesday from more than 1,000 East Timorese refugees in a meeting held at a gymnasium in Oepai in the city.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/AIDS subject of poster contest

AIDS subject of poster contest JAKARTA: In commemorating International AIDS Day on Dec. 1, the Indonesian AIDS Foundation is running a three-day poster and banner competition for high school students at the Bulungan auditorium, South Jakarta.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Kontras, LBH to sue rights body

Kontras, LBH to sue rights body JAKARTA: The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) is facing legal action for allegedly giving false information to the public on last January's murderous ethnic conflict in Central Kalimantan.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/EU praises East Kalimantan's forest project

EU praises East Kalimantan's forest projectDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Tanjung Redeb The European Union (EU) hailed its forest management pilot project in Berau, East Kalimantan as one of the world's best but it has yet to yet to decide whether the project will be extended, pending further ...

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Golkar legislators foils investigation of Akbar

Golkar legislators foils investigation of AkbarBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators from the Golkar Party successfully foiled attempts on Wednesday to create a House of Representatives (DPR) committee to examine alleged corruption involving House speaker and Golkar party ...

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Power struggle mounting in Batam

Power struggle mounting in BatamFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam The conflict between the Batam administration and the Batam Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) has been mounting after the local administration issued numerous permits to companies following the implementation of regional ...

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Car rental may soar during 'Lebaran'

Car rental may soar during 'Lebaran'Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Car rental companies will be doing brisk business during the upcoming Idul Fitri holiday, as those who can afford to prefer to rent minibuses to transport them to their hometown.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Bali's stray dogs find a friend in Yudisthira foundation

Bali's stray dogs find a friend in Yudisthira foundationYudha Bantono, Veterinarian, Denpasar A dog is a man's best friend. That's how it works for most Balinese, who treat their dogs like members of their families. But how many dogs can be sheltered in one house? Five is the most.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/34 die in Manado after consuming home-made liquor

34 die in Manado after consuming home-made liquorYongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado At least 34 people have died and dozens of others are in a critical condition in the North Sulawesi capital of Manado after consuming locally brewed liquor, police and hospital officials have said.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaThursdayMaghrib 5:57 p.m.Friday Imsak 3:56 a.m.Subuh 4:06 a.m.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 28, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,175 ...

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Rini urges exporters to expand market

Rini urges exporters to expand marketTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini Soewandi urged Indonesian exporters to help limit the impact of the global economic recession by exploring markets outside the United States.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Improper manner

Improper manner On Nov. 24, my friend and I visited a friend of ours who lives at Apartment Rasuna Said. We left the place at about 9:30 p.m. As it was already late, we decided to take a taxi.There was no taxi in front of the main door of the tower.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Tax deduction of 'zakat' must apply to non-Muslims

Tax deduction of 'zakat' must apply to non-Muslims The law to make the religious requirement for Muslims to donate at least 2.5 percent of their wealth to charity (zakat) tax deductible has come into effect.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Seoul makes ready largest soccer stadium for World Cup finals

Seoul makes ready largest soccer stadium for World Cup finals The Tourism Division of the Seoul Metropolitan Government recently invited journalists and people representing the tourism industry in Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, China and Indonesia, including The Jakarta Post's reporter Ahmad ...

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Nothing tests a nation's traditions of democracy and adherence

Nothing tests a nation's traditions of democracy and adherence to the rule of law so much as war, when the impulses of both the government and the governed are to find safety and security. Two mistakes are readily made in such situations.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/DPR, govt approve 12% bus fare rise

DPR, govt approve 12% bus fare riseFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators and the government agreed on Wednesday to a 12 percent increase in intercity bus fares during the Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year holidays.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Mosque donates to the needy

Mosque donates to the needy JAKARTA: The Cut Nyak Dien Mosque has provided scholarships to 1,000 children and capital for 50 small businesses.H.M.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Coach Schumm drops five from U-20 team

Coach Schumm drops five from U-20 teamMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bernhard Schumm, coach of the Indonesian Under-20 soccer team, recently dropped five players from his squad because they had apparently tried to falsify their ages by providing inaccurate birth certificates.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Kontras wants consistency on Papua

Kontras wants consistency on PapuaTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) continued to demand on Wednesday that the government be responsible for several policies it has imposed on the troubled Irian Jaya province, in ...

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Solution to Semen Gresik sale problem expected soon: Minister

Solution to Semen Gresik sale problem expected soon: MinisterTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Wednesday that it would propose a new resolution meant to appease the opponents of the sale of its 51 percent stake in Indonesia's largest cement maker PT Semen ...

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 3:00 a.m. Ramadhan Program 4:30 Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/5 killed in fresh Poso communal conflict

5 killed in fresh Poso communal conflictBadri Djawara, The Jakarta Post, Poso At least five people were killed and five others were injured when two rival sectarian groups clashed in the Central Sulawesi riot-torn town of Poso late on Tuesday.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/On international students

On international students For generations, immigrants have played a key role in shaping the character of the United States.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Merging banks under duress

Merging banks under duress The government has become notorious for its foot dragging and, sometimes, even outright inaction with regard to the reform measures that are badly needed to generate a sustainable economic recovery.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/'Zakat' ruling to boost tithing

'Zakat' ruling to boost tithingAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The controversial new rule giving tax incentives for Muslims who give zakat (Muslim tithes) will boost the amount of donated from Muslims next year, and would also increase Muslims' participation in alleviating poverty, ...

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Bukit Asam workers reject new board of directors

Bukit Asam workers reject new board of directorsBahrul Ilmi Yakub, The Jakarta Post, Palembang More than 200 workers of state-owned coal company PT Bukit Asam held a demonstration at the South Sumatra legislative building in Palembang on Tuesday, demanding the central government annul ...

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Govt forms team to probe Theys' murder

Govt forms team to probe Theys' murderThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite being rejected by local informal leaders, the government has formed a joint team of police and the military to investigate the murder of Irianese proindependence activist Theys Hiyo Eluay.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Government wants fit banks for merger

Government wants fit banks for mergerBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to improve the condition of five banks set for a merger this year, by stripping off their bad loans and replacing them with state bonds to produce a healthy bank.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions* An Evolution of Collaboration between Photograps and Paintings, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), until Dec. 26. * Panting Faight of Women by Made Sukadana, Paros Gallery, Jl. Pantai Purna, Sukawati, Gianyar, until Jan. 10.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/City to tax lottery organizers

City to tax lottery organizersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council plans to propose a bylaw on taxes to be paid by organizers of free lotteries in the mass media.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Same mistakes being made in Aceh and Papua

Same mistakes being made in Aceh and PapuaAboeprijadi Santoso, Radio Nederlands, Amsterdam On Dec. 1 and Dec.

Thu, 29 Nov 2001

JP/Game is over for Tommy

Game is over for TommyDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's most-wanted fugitive is behind bars after police stormed a house in southern Jakarta and arrested Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra on Wednesday afternoon after a year-long police chase.Jakarta Police Chief Insp. Gen.