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Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Japan's Takenaka gives bleak view of economy

Japan's Takenaka gives bleak view of economy Reuters Tokyo Japanese Economics Minister Heizo Takenaka on Friday gave a bleak view of the ailing economy, saying he believed it to be in a more severe state than the government's official assessment suggested.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/230 refugees stranded on Rote island

230 refugees stranded on Rote islandThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 230 asylum-seekers from Middle Eastern countries were stranded on Rote island in East Nusa Tenggara province after strong waves and high winds prevented them from sailing through to their destination, Australia, an East Nusa ...

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/MPR told to promote reform agenda

MPR told to promote reform agendaAbu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ongoing People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) session should put the reform agenda back on track, political observers say.Denny J.A.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/U.S. Dollar Rates Nov.2

U.S. Dollar Rates Nov.2 Latest Previous %Chg Yen 121.54-60 122.00-08 -0.38 Euro* 0.9054-56 0.9018-22 +0.40 Sterling* 1.4651-57 1.4624-30 +0.18 Swiss franc 1.6264-70 1.6309-15 -0.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/China, ASEAN eye world's largest FTA

China, ASEAN eye world's largest FTAP. Parameswaran, Agence France Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan China's Premier Zhu Rongji and the leaders of Southeast Asia's 10 nations are expected to agree on an ambitious plan to create the world's largest free-trade zone, officials said Friday.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Employees still complain of unfair treatment

Employees still complain of unfair treatmentEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What do workers do when they get together? They share stories about their daily workload and how their companies treat them.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Mountain climber's body recovered

Mountain climber's body recovered KUNINGAN, West Java: Rescue workers recovered the body of 21- year-old Iwan who fell into the cauldron of Mount Ciremai in Kungingan regency on Oct. 25, 2001 and it was evacuated to the general hospital for autopsy before being handed over to his relatives.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Sports event for disabled opens

Sports event for disabled opens JAKARTA: A one-week sporting event for disabled people in the city opened at the Gelora Ragunan sports center in South Jakarta on Friday.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Seven killed in Mamuju clashes

Seven killed in Mamuju clashesJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Seven people were killed and several others seriously injured in a series of violent clashes among villagers in Batuampa village, Mamuju regency, some 470 kilometers north of the provincial capital of Makassar.Adj. Sr. Comr.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Bimantoro's retirement date being debated

Bimantoro's retirement date being debatedTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators are divided over the retirement date of National Police chief. Gen. Surojo Bimantoro, who should officially retire on Nov. 3 (not on Nov. 1 as reported earlier).

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Gowa paper plant: A tug of war over scrap

Gowa paper plant: A tug of war over scrapArifuddin Saeni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Scrapped 15 years ago, the defunct PKG paper plant in Gowa, the first factory of its kind in eastern Indonesia, has been plagued by seemingly endless woes, climaxing in Gowa regency's strong opposition to what it ...

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/City Councillors mocked for new building plan

City Councillors mocked for new building planAnnastashya Emmanuelle The Jakarta Post Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Some 50 demonstrators grouped under the Jakarta Residents Forum (Fakta) staged a protest at City Council on Friday, demanding the council cancel its plan to build a new council building.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Yogyakarta urged to explore its rich maritime resources

Yogyakarta urged to explore its rich maritime resourcesAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Yogyakarta province, with a coastline totaling 110 kilometers across its four regencies, has yet to fully exploit its marine resources, a recent seminar on the subject concluded.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Embarrassing

Embarrassing The rejection of a series of interruptions from regional representatives of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) -- the country's top law-making body -- led to a brawl during the first day of the plenary meeting of the MPR's annual session.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Police told not to resort to violence

Police told not to resort to violence A group of 200 people staged a peaceful rally outside the Jakarta Police Headquarters on Friday, to demand that police remain professional and do not resort to violence in dealing with protesters in the capital.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Drugs-related crimes most prominent in West Jakarta: Police

Drugs-related crimes most prominent in West Jakarta: PoliceDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Drugs-related offenses are the most common form of crime in West Jakarta, as indicated by the significant number of people involved in drugs who are detained by the police, a senior police officer ...

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/POLAND

POLAND ...th Independence DayThis two-page special supplement is prepared to commemorate the republic's anniversary of independence day and help provide latest information about Poland and its people, hopes and bilateral relation with Indonesia.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Observers say Howard's remarks 'political ploy'

Observers say Howard's remarks 'political ploy'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Canberra's open criticism of Indonesia over people-smuggling into Australia and its stance on the U.S. campaign against terrorism are merely political maneuvers by Prime Minister John Howard ahead of the Nov.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 2, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Argentina to restructure debt

Argentina to restructure debtAgence France Presse Buenos Aires Argentina is to restructure its debt in an effort to save four billion dollars in 2002, President Fernando de la Rua announced Thursday.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Sucipto reelected as PODSI chief

Sucipto reelected as PODSI chief MEDAN, North Sumatra: Ahmad Sucipto was reelected the chairman of the Indonesian Rowing Association (PODSI) after winning a unanimous vote at the organization's national congress on Friday.Sucipto, a retired admiral and former Navy chief of staff.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/President's OK sought to query Subiakto

President's OK sought to query SubiaktoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Police awaited permission from President Megawati Soekarnoputri to question a member of the People's Consultative Assembly, Subiakto Tjakrawerdaya, who was suspected of involvement in a Rp 10 billion land scam at the State ...

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Govt readies $1 billion in bonds for BII loan transfer

Govt readies $1 billion in bonds for BII loan transferBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans raising hedge bonds worth US$1 billion for Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) next week to replace bad loans owed by parent Sinar Mas Group, as part of Bank ...

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Megawati's silence is not always golden

Megawati's silence is not always goldenBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri, who has been at the helm for three months, is yet to exert her best, observers say.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Supreme Court under fire over Tommy's acquittal

Supreme Court under fire over Tommy's acquittalAbu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Golkar and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) criticized on Friday the Supreme Court for its failure to live up to the public's sense of justice.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/KL palmoil firms seek review of work permits

KL palmoil firms seek review of work permits Malaysia's palmoil industry has urged the government to review a three-year cap on work permits for foreign labor, warning it could cause a massive labor shortage, a report said Friday.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Experts argue the effects of popular arithmetic courses

Experts argue the effects of popular arithmetic coursesIda Indawati Khouw, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta How long do you need to memorize 30 digits and then count them backwards? Perhaps a couple of minutes.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/People first in agrarian reform, NGO acticists demand

People first in agrarian reform, NGO acticists demandKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition of environmental non-governmental organizations called on Friday for an edict that would enable the common people to have greater opportunities in the utilization of the country's immense ...

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Megawati urged to improve economic performance

Megawati urged to improve economic performance "We understand that 100 days ... is not a sufficient time, but we expected that the government could draw up the priorities and problems that should be taken care off to boost the economic condition.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Takenaka gives bleak view of economy

Takenaka gives bleak view of economyReuters, Tokyo Japanese Economics Minister Heizo Takenaka on Friday gave a bleak view of the ailing economy, saying he believed it to be in a more severe state than the government's official assessment suggested.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Students held for extortion

Students held for extortion The Makassar police subprecinct in East Jakarta detained six students for allegedly extorting money and valuables from public bus passengers, a police report said on Friday.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/'Boxing' legislators bury the hatchet

'Boxing' legislators bury the hatchetFabiola Desy Unidja and Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Embarrassed by Thursday's brawl at the opening session of the People's Consultative Assembly, legislators ducked for cover whenever the incident was raised on Friday.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Japan counter-attacks U.S. over WTO

Japan counter-attacks U.S. over WTOAgencies, Tokyo/Singapore Japan dismissed Friday a scathing attack by the United States over Tokyo's role in World Trade Organization (WTO) talks, saying it was Washington that should be criticized for insisting on its own economic agenda.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/PBSI apologizes over Taufik scuffle

PBSI apologizes over Taufik scuffleNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) apologized on Friday for a bad-tempered scuffle involving the country's top player Taufik Hidayat, but the world number three looks set to escape any disciplinary action.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Global Stock Index Nov.2

Global Stock Index Nov.2 Latest Change %Change New York DJ Indus 9263.90 +188.76 +2.08 Nov 1 Nasdaq 1746.30 +56.10 +3.32 Nov 1 S&P 500 1084.10 +24.32 +2.29 Nov 1 Toronto TSE 300 6984.61 +98.91 +1.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Independent filmmakers express themselves

Independent filmmakers express themselvesBayu Dwi, Contributor, Jakarta A middle-aged man sits among passengers aboard a Jabotabek (Greater Jakarta) commuter train, holding a worn out sport shoe. He has a dazed look of disbelief on his face from what has just happened.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Dutch Graphic Design, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), Nov. 3. * Painting Art Festival 2001 by Amrus Natalsya, Joko Pekik, etc., Bizete Gallery, Jl. Gandaria I no. 9 A, South Jakarta (Tel. 7246725), Mon.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Nov.2

Rupiah Rates Nov.2 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 11,105.00 10,105.00 10,658.00 10,552.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/No more raids against 'becak'

No more raids against 'becak' JAKARTA: Raids against becak (three-wheeled pedicabs) had come to an end, with the authorities having seized 11,405 pedicabs in the five mayoralties, head of the City Public Order Agency Firman Hutadjulu said on Thursday.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/'Close nightspots during fasting month'

'Close nightspots during fasting month' KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The local office of the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) urged the provincial administration to temporarily close nightspots and entertainment centers during Ramadhan.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Absence of child protection law deplored

Absence of child protection law deploredLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An executive of the National Commission for Child Protection has expressed concern over the absence of a law that adequately protects children from violations of their rights, including violence, neglect, ...

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Gale strikes Wonogiri

Gale strikes Wonogiri SURAKARTA, Central Java: Some 255 houses were badly damaged by a powerful gale that struck the Wonogiri regency on Thursday evening.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/When morality of intervention overrides sovereignty of nations

When morality of intervention overrides sovereignty of nationsGeorge M. Spencer, Author, 'Hope After Holocaust, A Layman's History Of The 20th Century', The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore There are two conceivable scenarios wherein a country's sovereignty might be justifiably ...

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Some people love disorder

Some people love disorder People who live in an overcrowded urban center like Jakarta very often have the same characteristics: A lack of tolerance and patience because one normally learns that when one wants to get something or somewhere one has to fight for it.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Megawati told to improve economic performance

Megawati told to improve economic performanceFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post,Jakarta Legislators urged President Megawati Soekarnoputri to improve the performance of her economic team and set up clearer priorities in its bid to revive the economy.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Germany offers further educational support

Germany offers further educational supportFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Germany has shown interest in having closer cooperation with Indonesia in the education sector.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/City Council asked to cancel building plan

City Council asked to cancel building planAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Some 50 demonstrators grouped under the Jakarta Residents Forum (Fakta) staged a protest at City Council on Friday, demanding the council cancel its plan to build a new council building.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Brawl brings spotlight on regional representatives faction

Brawl brings spotlight on regional representatives factionBambang Nurbianto and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The embarrassing boxing match on the floor of the People's Consultative Assembly on Thursday has rekindled the debate on whether the Regional Representatives Faction should be ...

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Landslide destroys 11 more houses

Landslide destroys 11 more housesTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Kebumen Continued landslides in the village of Seling, in Sadang district, claimed 11 more houses on Friday bringing the total of homes destroyed since Tuesday to 62.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/How and when to select a profession

How and when to select a professionHeru Prasetyo, Managing Director, Accenture Indonesia Educational background often has nothing to do with one's career. A medical doctor was recently given an award for his achievement in developing a modern approach to public administration.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/KONI official irritated by soccer row

KONI official irritated by soccer rowThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Polemics raised by the media over whether the national soccer team is eligible for the Asian Games in Pusan, South Korea next year has angered a top official of the National Sports Council (KONI), who accused the media of indulging in ...

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Mom and Me 10:00 Music 10:30 Top Lens 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Timah, local govts seek to end illegal mining

Timah, local govts seek to end illegal miningMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly-listed state tin mining firm PT Timah and local governments on Bangka and Belitung islands are studying measures to end the illegal mining activities on the islands that have been troubling the ...

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Monsanto helps E. Java farmers

Monsanto helps E. Java farmers JAKARTA: Monsanto Fund has provided a grant of Rp 250 million (US$25,000) to help improve the skills of East Java farmers in Kediri.The director of non-government organization Utika Mandiri, St.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Legal merger of banks expected this year: Official

Legal merger of banks expected this year: OfficialBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The legal merger of recapitalized banks may be completed by the end of this year, a government official said, signaling efforts to avoid further liquidation by forcing weak banks to meet this year's ...

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Wanted: Partner for commission

Wanted: Partner for commissionI Wayan Juniarta, The Jakarta Post, Jimbaran, Bali The National Awakening Party (PKB) is considering an alliance with other political parties and non-governmental organizations to establish an independent constitutional commission.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Hard work in Marrakesh

Hard work in Marrakesh International climate protection is no longer in the limelight. The aim in Marrakesh is to avert any further weakening of the compromise on implementing the Kyoto Protocol.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Five students wounded in protest

Five students wounded in protest KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Several people were injured when some 500 students clashed with police during a protest in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), opposing calls for the inclusion of the Jakarta Chapter in the Constitution.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Sutiyoso sets conditions for city to buy central government bonds

Sutiyoso sets conditions for city to buy central government bondsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City administration officials have no objection to purchasing central government bonds to help offset the 2002 state budget deficit in return for the handing over of several state assets ...

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Row at MPR

Row at MPR It's really embarrassing that some members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) were seen brawling in public.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Jambi Police have new patrol ship

Jambi Police have new patrol ship JAMBI: The Jambi Provincial Police have a new patrol boat that will be used to fight against the rampant smuggling in the province.Jambi Police chief Brig. Gen.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/POLAND

POLAND ... th Independence DayThis two-page special supplement was prepared to commemorate the republic's anniversary of its independence day and to help provide the latest information on Poland and its people, its hopes and its bilateral relations with Indonesia.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Protests resume against air strikes on Afghanistan

Protests resume against air strikes on AfghanistanAinur R. Sophiaan and Kartika Bagus, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya/Surakarta SURABAYA: Major protests against the U.S. strikes on Afghanistan following the Sept.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Fear of less clout behind MPR squabble

Fear of less clout behind MPR squabbleRidwan Max Sijabat, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The shameful quarreling among lawmakers during the opening ceremony of the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly on Thursday reflected regional representatives' disappointment with the ...

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Erasmus Huis to show 'Oeroeg'

Erasmus Huis to show 'Oeroeg' JAKARTA (JP): Erasmus Huis will present films produced by Hans Hylkema, best-known in this country for his film entitled Oeroeg.The movie Oeroeg is open for public viewing on Saturday at the Erasmus Huis auditorium, on Jl. H.R.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Govt to relocate 1.3m refugees

Govt to relocate 1.3m refugees JAKARTA: The government has allocated Rp 1 trillion (US$95 million) to relocate some 1.3 million displaced people from refugee camps to their homelands or new areas to start a new life next year, Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah said on Friday.The 1.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/AGO to summon Raudlatul Jannah executives

AGO to summon Raudlatul Jannah executivesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office (AGO) is to summon the organizers of the Raudlatul Jannah Islamic Foundation in connection with the misappropriation of Rp 54.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Jayapura Police seize W. Melanesian flag

Jayapura Police seize W. Melanesian flag JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Local police seized on Thursday documents and a West Melanesian flag from a meeting of the West Melanesia Christian Democratic Party at the Hamadi Rawa Church in South Jayapura subdistrict."We have arrested J.M.

Sat, 03 Nov 2001

JP/Andrean on the brink of winning world chess crown

Andrean on the brink of winning world chess crownMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Andrean Susilodinata pulled himself closer to an unprecedented world chess title after chalking up a decisive win, his fourth in a row, in the penultimate round of the World Youth Championship in Oropesa del ...