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Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Funds from cigarette taxes needed

Funds from cigarette taxes needed JAKARTA: House of Representatives' Commission VII on population and welfare affairs has asked the government to increase the contribution to the state budget raised from taxes on cigarettes to help finance the development budget of the Ministry of Health next ...

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Councils reject aid for house repairs

Councils reject aid for house repairsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The councils of three subdistricts here have rejected city administration aid for the repair of houses damaged by the recent floods.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Funds for school exams finally disbursed

Funds for school exams finally disbursedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration started disbursing funds for school exams on Tuesday, one day after the exams started.As usual, the administration blamed technical reasons behind the disbursement of the Rp 10.4 billion (US$1.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Government's decision to permit Indorayon to reopen sparks protests

Government's decision to permit Indorayon to reopen sparks protestsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan More protests and violence are clouding the North Sumatra town of Porsea as local people opposed the central government's decision to give a green light for pulp and paper company PT ...

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Life expectancy increases, says official

Life expectancy increases, says official JAKARTA: Director general for community health at the Ministry of Health Azrul Azwar, revealed on Tuesday that the average person's life expectancy in Indonesia had jumped within the last 30 years to 70 years old in 2000 from 55 years old in 1970.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Strengthening of the rupiah

Strengthening of the rupiah Head of the World Bank's representative office in Indonesia, Mark Baird, has said that the strengthening of the rupiah in the last few weeks is an indication of the restoration of market confidence.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/'Learn from Bung Hatta': Scholars

'Learn from Bung Hatta': ScholarsDebbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post JakartaNational leaders should learn more from Indonesian history and the founding fathers in an attempt to bring the country into a just, prosperous, and peaceful condition, scholars and observers said on Tuesday.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/House shows support for Endriartono

House shows support for Endriartono JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday officially endorsed the nomination of Gen. Endriartono Sutarto to lead the Indonesian military (TNI), replacing Adm. Widodo A.S.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Killer of Malaysian couple shot dead

Killer of Malaysian couple shot dead TANGERANG: Tangerang police detectives shot dead two suspected criminals, including one who allegedly murdered a Malaysian couple, at separate places here late on Monday.Police detective's deputy chief Insp.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Results of Russian-American summit in Moscow generate moderate

Results of Russian-American summit in Moscow generate moderate optimismGennady Chufrin Deputy Director Institute of Global Economy and International Relations Russian Academy of Sciences RIA Novosti Moscow The Russian-American summit meeting in Moscow became an important event in the ...

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Jihad is parallel in Bible, Koran: Religious leaders

Jihad is parallel in Bible, Koran: Religious leadersMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jihad is sometimes an awful, feared and notorious word to many Indonesians, who generally know it only as a holy war against non-Muslims.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Oil rig explosion injures seven

Oil rig explosion injures seven SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: A fire occurred at an oil rig belonging to PT Expan in Tarakan on Monday, seriously injuring seven workers.The seven are being treated at Tarakan General Hospital.Adj. Sr. Comr.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/TNI appoints Djoko as Maluku military chief

TNI appoints Djoko as Maluku military chiefKurniawan Hari and Imanuddin, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) Headquarters appointed on Tuesday Maj. Gen.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Telkom barred from making deal with VoIP operators

Telkom barred from making deal with VoIP operatorsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has asked state-owned telecommunications firm PT Telkom to cancel plans to establish a joint operating arrangement with 12 Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) operators, according to a ...

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Rupiah Rates May.28

Rupiah Rates May.28 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,355.00 8,355.00 8,899.00 8,811.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Fungal infections affect skin, hair and nails

Fungal infections affect skin, hair and nailsDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com To some people, fungal infections look like a worm under the skin and because of this worm-like appearance, it is often called "ringworm".

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, May 29, 2002

TV Program: Wednesday, May 29, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:30 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Where to go in Surabaya

Where to go in SurabayaExhibitions* International Environment Art Works organized by Tunas Hijau, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), May 27 to June 3. * Graphic Signe, CCCL - French Cultural Center, June 5 - 15. Films* French Film Festival, at Mitra 21, 2:15 p.m.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Elected for the people?

Elected for the people? At least nine individuals have registered their candidacy for Jakarta governor with the secretariat of the Jakarta Council to replace incumbent Sutiyoso, whose term ends in October.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/After TNI has a new boss

After TNI has a new boss This week, we probably will have a new TNI (The Indonesian Military) chief. Last week, the House of Representatives Commission I interviewed and studied the resume of the sole candidate to head TNI, namely, Gen. Endriartono Sutarto.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Tax, subsidies to promote sustainable development

Tax, subsidies to promote sustainable development As the host of the fourth preparatory committee meeting for the World Summit on Sustainable Development, Indonesia has the opportunity to contribute to the creation of global measures to save the planet.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Telkom barred from making deal with VoIP operators

Telkom barred from making deal with VoIP operatorsRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government has asked state-owned telecommunications firm PT Telkom to cancel plans to establish a joint operating arrangement with 12 Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) operators, according to a ...

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/House shows support for Endriartono

House shows support for Endriartono JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday officially endorsed the nomination of Gen. Endriartono Sutarto to lead the Indonesian military (TNI), replacing Adm. Widodo A.S.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Nation in dire need of leaders with conscience

Nation in dire need of leaders with conscienceDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National leaders should learn more from Indonesian history and the founding fathers in an attempt to bring the country into a just, prosperous, and peaceful condition, scholars and observers said on Tuesday.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Punish errant officials, say legislators

Punish errant officials, say legislatorsDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators have urged the government to mete out strict punishment against errant officials over the misuse of Rp 20 trillion (US$20 billion) state funds in three government institutions.Commission chairman P.L.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Tension rises in East Aceh after GAM frees students

Tension rises in East Aceh after GAM frees studentsNani Farida and Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Tension in war-ridden Aceh, especially East Aceh regency, was rising following the release by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) of female students allegedly abducted early this month.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Maluku front to sue govt over separatist charges

Maluku front to sue govt over separatist chargesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) will file a suit against the government for branding the Front as a separatist movement and associating it with South Maluku Republic (RMS).

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Bidding price "good and fair," says Niaga bidder

Bidding price "good and fair," says Niaga bidder Dadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Although refusing to disclose its bidding price, the Malaysia- based financial group, Commerce Holding-Assets Bhd.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/'Ideology is dead' in politics

'Ideology is dead' in politicsAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Syafii Ma'arif hit the headlines recently when he said that there was no need to pit Muslims against nationalists.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Correction

CorrectionIn our editorial of May 28, the reference to the Russian president should have read Vladimir Putin, not Alexander Putin. We apologize for the error.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSX.rm .plStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 28, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading ...

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/India-Pakistan conflict

India-Pakistan conflict The Asahi Shimbun Tokyo Japan must join the drive to avoid war at all cost. Claims to Kashmir and other issues cannot be resolved by military might. India and Pakistan ought to know that after three wars.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Outspoken councillor suspended

Outspoken councillor suspendedAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City councillor Ugiek Soegihardjo of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has been suspended for reporting an alleged bribe he received from businessman Edward Surjadjaja, the party's senior councillor ...

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Key witness testifies on 1999 East Timor violence

Key witness testifies on 1999 East Timor violenceTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The first eyewitness testified on Tuesday during the trial of five suspected human rights violators believed to have been responsible for the deaths of civilians in Suai town, East Timor, following ...

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Democratic yet effective government 'a challenge'

Democratic yet effective government 'a challenge'Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To have a working democracy and an effective government constitutes the biggest challenges today, says former defense minister Juwono Sudarsono.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Drug abuse, brawls prevalent among rural teenagers

Drug abuse, brawls prevalent among rural teenagersAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto Drug abuse, student brawls and pornography have reached an alarming level among junior and senior high school students in Central Java's rural areas.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Police to get 100 new patrol vans

Police to get 100 new patrol vans JAKARTA: Jakarta Police say it will get 100 new patrol vans in June.The 100 vans were part of a total of 300 new vans the police would receive, Senior Commissioner Anton Bachrul Alam said on Monday.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Indonesia postpones Gusmao's visit

Indonesia postpones Gusmao's visitThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has postponed the visit of East Timor President Xanana Gusmao, the foreign affairs ministry said on Tuesday.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/'Jakarta is so dirty, polluted'

'Jakarta is so dirty, polluted' The lack of care and attention in disposing urban waste has caused serious problems, such as flooding. The Jakarta Post talked to vendors about their ideas on how to handle the garbage issue.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Indonesia has modest goal at SE Asian junior volleyball meet

Indonesia has modest goal at SE Asian junior volleyball meetMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With Thailand expected to remain top dog, Indonesia will be looking for a modest goal when it hosts the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Junior Men's Volleyball Championship in Jakarta next month.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Jihad has parallels in Bible, Koran: Religious leaders

Jihad has parallels in Bible, Koran: Religious leadersMuhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post JakartaJihad is sometimes an awful, feared and notorious word to many Indonesians, who generally know it only as a holy war against non-Muslims.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/JP/3/SOMASI

JP/3/SOMASIFKM to sue govt over separatist chargesThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) will file a suit against the government for branding the Front as a separatist movement and associating it with South Maluku Republic (RMS).

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Local boys to take part in W. Cup

Local boys to take part in W. CupThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia may have failed to qualify for the 2002 World Cup, but the country will still be represented at the quadrennial event.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/New night spots target Rp 1.2b

New night spots target Rp 1.2b JAKARTA: The newly-launched Jalan Jaksa-Wahid Hasyim-Haji Agus Salim-Kebon Sirih night tourist spot, dubbed "Little Ancol", is expected to generate Rp 1.2 billion (more than US$130,000) per month, according to an association of local businessmen.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/US$20b plundered, legislators urge strict punishment

US$20b plundered, legislators urge strict punishment Debbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta Legislators have urged the government mete out strict punishment against errant officials over the misuse of Rp 20 trillion (US$20 billion) state funds in three government institutions.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Cirebon Mayor Lasmana meets drivers' demand for fare hike

Cirebon Mayor Lasmana meets drivers' demand for fare hikeNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Cirebon Mayor Lasmana Suryaatmadja approved an increase in minivan fares to Rp 1,300 for general passengers and to Rp 500 for students, from Rp 900 and Rp 400 previously, after hundreds of drivers ...

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/US$20b plundered, legislators urge strict punishment

US$20b plundered, legislators urge strict punishment Debbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta Legislators have urged the government mete out strict punishment against errant officials over the misuse of Rp 20 trillion (US$20 billion) state funds in three government institutions.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Domination of market fundamentalists

Domination of market fundamentalistsYvan Magain, Economist, Brussels If you look back over the last 20 or 30 years, nearly 100 countries have faced a monetary crisis.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Indonesia has modest goal at junior volley meet

Indonesia has modest goal at junior volley meetMusthofid The Jakarta Post Jakarta With Thailand expected to remain top dog, Indonesia will be looking for a modest goal when it hosts the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Junior Men's Volleyball Championship in Jakarta next month.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Scarcity of clean water blight urban areas

Scarcity of clean water blight urban areasThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Water scarcity poses huge problems for the residents of large cities like Jakarta, and impoverished meatball vendor Kusno is no exception.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/KPPU to announce Indomobil probe soon

KPPU to announce Indomobil probe soonAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) said on Tuesday it had completed its investigation into alleged manipulation during the high profile sale of government shares in automaker PT Indomobil ...

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Government and the House in favor of media restriction

Government and the House in favor of media restrictionBimo Nugroho, Director Institute for the Studies on Free Flow of Information (ISAI), Jakarta, bimo@isai.or.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Portuguese reintroduced: Pupils, teachers tongue-tied in E. Timor

Portuguese reintroduced: Pupils, teachers tongue-tied in E. TimorPandaya, The Jakarta Post, Dili There is a tragicomedy taking place in the East Timor's elementary schools.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/'Detention of Tommy's lawyer legal'

'Detention of Tommy's lawyer legal' JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court declared Tuesday that the police detention of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's lawyer, Elza Syarief, was legal.Judge Torang H.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/U.S. poorly served FBI and CIA

U.S. poorly served FBI and CIAMatthew Engel Guardian News Service Washington In New York, on the morning of Sept. 12, I met an exiled Ulsterman. He was homeless, wandering the streets with his wife and baby, because their apartment block, like the rest of lower Manhattan, had been sealed off.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/US$20b plundered, legislators urge strict punishment

US$20b plundered, legislators urge strict punishment Debbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta Legislators have urged the government to mete out strict punishment against errant officials over the misuse of Rp 20 trillion (US$20 billion) state funds in three government institutions.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Suspects released in Aceh due to shorage of judges

Suspects released in Aceh due to shorage of judgesNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh A number of suspected criminals in Aceh have been released because of the shortages of judges in a number of district courts in the restive province.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Bidding price good and fair, says Bank Niaga bidder

Bidding price good and fair, says Bank Niaga bidderDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although refusing to disclose its bidding price, the Malaysia- based financial group, Commerce Holding-Assets Bhd.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Navy drives away refugees

Navy drives away refugees CIREBON, West Java: The Indonesian naval fleet based in Cirebon, West Java, has managed to drive away a small passenger ship with South Asian refugees intending to enter the country.Cirebon naval base commandant Col. Budhi S.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Consumer confidence continues to rise: Danareksa

Consumer confidence continues to rise: DanareksaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consumer confidence in Indonesia rose for the third consecutive month in April, as economic fundamentals improved and consumers placed more faith in the government's ability to spur growth, according to a survey.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Empire Grille launches new and exotic menu

Empire Grille launches new and exotic menuJames Boyd, Contributor, Jakarta A marvelous evening of fine wining and dining was recently had by an assorted crew of local movers and shakers, glitterati and conspicuously hungry hacks at the Empire Grille, Jakarta's only revolving restaurant located a ...

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/US$20b plundered, legislators urge strict punishment

US$20b plundered, legislators urge strict punishment Debbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta Legislators have urged the government mete out strict punishment against errant officials over the misuse of Rp 20 trillion (US$20 billion) state funds in three government institutions.

Wed, 29 May 2002

JP/Law school graduates bribe their way to success

Law school graduates bribe their way to successMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The legal profession has been tarnished lately by several cases involving the court system, while media reports have put the cases in the spotlight.The first involves lawyer Trimoelja D. Soerjadi.