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Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Human rights court acquits 4 defendants

Human rights court acquits 4 defendantsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After sentencing former pro-Jakarta militia commander Eurico Guterres to 10 years in prison on Wednesday, a human rights court acquitted on Friday four defendants charged with crimes against humanity in East ...

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Lampung deer near extinction

Lampung deer near extinctionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Sambar deer (cervus unicolor), a protected rare species in the Way Kambas National Park in East Lampung, is under threat of extinction due to rampant poaching that has allegedly involved not only hunters but also security personnel.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Garuda's flights

Garuda's flights to Europe The Jakarta Post published my previous letter in which I expressed my disappointment in our national airline, Garuda Indonesia, for canceling flights to and from the United Kingdom.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Little hope in sight

Little hope in sight Traffic does reflect the culture of the people, many say. Those visiting the capital city for the first time may be shocked to experience the chaotic vehicle traffic situation.There are practically no laws in effect on the roads.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Pressure mounts on police to free Toba Pulp protesters

Pressure mounts on police to free Toba Pulp protestersApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Pressure is mounting on the police to release 16 people arrested for protesting against the planned reopening of the PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL) pulp mill in Porsea, North Sumatra, as the Sweden- based ...

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 30, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 30, 2002Exhibitions * The Art of Poster by Jan Lavies, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until Dec. 5. * Jukung-Boats from the Barito Basin, Maritime Museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan No. 1, North Jakarta (Tel.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Despite talk of free trade, new U.S. policy to hit RI agricultural exports

Despite talk of free trade, new U.S. policy to hit RI agricultural exportsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A new U.S. policy requiring all agricultural products from Indonesia to undergo security inspection in Singapore before entering the U.S.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Rice stock dwindles, thousands of poor people facing hunger

Rice stock dwindles, thousands of poor people facing hungerThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of poor people in the Central Sulawesi regencies of Banggai and the neighboring Banggai Islands are at risk of going hungry as the local administration is falling short of cheap rice.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Including the disabled in social and economic activities

Including the disabled in social and economic activitiesInge Komardjaja Research Institute for Human Settlements Bandung, West Java The recent seminar on "Income generation through the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community" was conducted by the Belgian non-governmental ...

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Oil companies say RI's oil potentials biggest attraction

Oil companies say RI's oil potentials biggest attractionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Major oil and gas firms in Indonesia said the prospect of finding more oil and gas here was the strongest reason for investing in this country, a survey shows.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Anticorruption

Anticorruption Commission I can't help wondering about the news that the House of Representatives (DPR) and the government have reached an agreement to merge the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) with the soon-to-be established anticorruption commission.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/'I will never return to Jakarta'

'I will never return to Jakarta' People have begun leaving the city to celebrate Idul Fitri in their hometowns. For many of them, this is a time of great happiness as they get the chance to share their success with their families back home.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Indonesia looks forward to reinstatement of IMET program

Indonesia looks forward to reinstatement of IMET programFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has expressed optimism over the possibility of the United States Congress allowing Indonesian Military (TNI) officers to rejoin the U.S.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/New broadcast law promote decentralization: Supporters

New broadcast law promote decentralization: SupportersKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The broadcasting bill, rejected by private televisions stations, has been hailed by the community broadcast network and media observers, contending it will help promote decentralization of information ...

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/A safe journey home

A safe journey home As Minister of Transportation Agum Gumelar remarked, Indonesia may be the only place in the world where, each and every year with the regularity of a clock, an exodus of millions of city people journeying to the countryside takes place.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Idul Fitri bus fares raised by up to 100 percent

Idul Fitri bus fares raised by up to 100 percentBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The majority of bus companies at two major stations in the city have raised their fares by up to 100 percent for the peak Idul Fitri travel season, violating the government-set 20 percent cap on fare ...

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Despite crisis, local franchise market still growing

Despite crisis, local franchise market still growingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the economic crisis, the local franchise business grew by an average 13.2 percent over the past six years, while the foreign franchise business contracted by an average 3.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/South Korean election

South Korean election Japan should closely watch its neighbor's race.The Asahi Shimbun Tokyo South Korea's presidential election officially kicked off Wednesday.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/House approves new body to combat endemic corruption

House approves new body to combat endemic corruptionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) on Friday endorsed the bill on the anticorruption commission as part of an apparent effort to combat endemic corruption in the country.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Motorists warned to steer clear of markets

Motorists warned to steer clear of marketsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Police are warning motorists to avoid certain parts of the Jakarta-Cirebon north coast highway as the activities of 12 traditional markets were disrupting traffic and could cause long delays on the eve of Idul Fitri.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Police warn of rising crime during holidays

Police warn of rising crime during holidaysNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Police warned Jakartans on Friday that crime might be on the rise before and during the holidays of Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year's, and asked residents to increase their awareness.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Secondhand clothes business sluggish

Secondhand clothes business sluggishTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Senen market in Central Jakarta is a favorite shopping spot for low-income people. Here, those with a very limited budget can find dozens of stalls selling secondhand clothes inside and outside the market.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/A safe journey home

A safe journey home As Minister of Transportation Agum Gumelar remarked, Indonesia may be the only place in the world where, each and every year with the regularity of a clock, an exodus of millions of city people journeying to the countryside takes place.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Involving the disabled in social, economic life

Involving the disabled in social, economic lifeInge Komardjaja, Research Institute for Human Settlements, Bandung, West Java The recent seminar on "Income generation through the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community" was conducted by the Belgian non-governmental organization, the ...

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/RI defers signing ICC Statute

RI defers signing ICC Statute JAKARTA: Indonesia will not ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) until after the country has reformed the current judicial system, a senior official said.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/On faraway provinces

On faraway provinces Time and again, the 19th century British commentator Lord Macaulay is proven right when he said words to the effect that faraway provinces are not worth the trouble of keeping them in line. Read Chechnya, read Aceh, read Tibet.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/ Growing for the welfare of the people

Growing for the welfare of the people On this day, Monday, Dec. 2, 2002, the United Arab Emirates celebrates the 31st Anniversary of its National Day.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Traces of syncretic kingdom in West Sumatra

Traces of syncretic kingdom in West SumatraTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West Sumatra The village is located in a remote area in Siguntur district in Sawahlunto Sijunjung regency, West Sumatra, accessible only by a 25-minute ponton (traditional wooden boat) ...

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Foreign NGO denies backing Papuan independence

Foreign NGO denies backing Papuan independenceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A United States non-governmental organization, the Council of Foreign Relations, denied suggestions on Friday that its planned visit to Papua was aimed at giving support for the province's independence.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Our visual age endangers young people

Our visual age endangers young peopleSimon Marcus Gower, Director, Research and Development, Harapan Bangsa School, Tangerang, Banten In our age of computer games, entertainment from television and cinema and the massive quantity of material available on the Internet, it is increasingly clear ...

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Despite talk of free trade, new U.S. policy to hit RI exports

Despite talk of free trade, new U.S. policy to hit RI exportsThe Jakarta Post JakartaA new U.S. policy requiring all agricultural products from Indonesia to undergo security inspection in Singapore before entering the U.S.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Eight arrested for thefts, robberies

Eight arrested for thefts, robberies JAKARTA: Police have cracked down on four gangs involved in vehicle thefts and street robberies, arresting eight suspects and confiscating two cars this month.Jakarta Police vehicle unit head Comr.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Continuing education is designed for adult learners

Continuing education is designed for adult learners VANCOUVER, Canada: The old saying goes, "It's never too late to learn". In other words, "It's never too late to mend.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/The war on terror: A statistical operation

The war on terror: A statistical operationGwynne Dyer, Columnist, London If we thought about the "war on terror" in the same way as we think about the "war on crime", we'd realize that we are winning it.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Asians study in Canada to build better careers

Asians study in Canada to build better careers TORONTO, Canada: Julie Eveline Wijaya, in her early 20s, left her hometown and parents in Medan in North Sumatra three years ago to study chemical engineering at Ottawa University in Ontario, Canada.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Battle over public opinion

Battle over public opinion Lurking behind the controversy over the Bill on Broadcasting, which the House of Representatives endorsed on Thursday, is the battle for control over public opinion.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Including the disabled in social and economic activities

Including the disabled in social and economic activitiesInge Komardjaja Research Institute for Human Settlements Bandung, West Java The recent seminar on "Income generation through the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community" was conducted by the Belgian non-governmental ...

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Bali bomb trial to be held in Denpasar: Pastika

Bali bomb trial to be held in Denpasar: PastikaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Denpasar While the investigation into the Bali bombings is not expected to be completed any time soon, the provincial police are already preparing themselves for the trial of the perpetrators.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Recognizing the economic gains from Idul Fitri

Recognizing the economic gains from Idul FitriBahtiar Arif Center for Indonesian Reform Lecturer at the University of Pancasila Jakarta bahtiararif@yahoo.com Idul Fitri, or lebaran, is an annual tradition in Indonesia.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/IOF to stage Java Challenge 2002 off-road event

IOF to stage Java Challenge 2002 off-road eventMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Off-Road Racing Federation will hold the Java Challenge 2002 with routes being drawn through West Java and Banten next month, according to the organizers here on Friday.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Strategic preparation for an interview for a job

Strategic preparation for an interview for a jobPri Notowidigdo, The Amrop Hever Group, Global Executive Search, e-mail: jakarta@amrophever.com If you need to interview for a job, let your philosophy about your work be your guide.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Royal family live near ancient shrine

Royal family live near ancient shrine Some 10 kilometers from Padangroco temple are rumah gadang (palatial house), a mausoleum, and the ancient Siguntur mosque.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Sony's exit a national case

Sony's exit a national case I was surprised to read Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti's comments on the Sony Corporation's plan to leave Indonesia in the Nov. 29 edition of Kompas.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Jamaah Islamiyah operating in Indonesia: Police

Jamaah Islamiyah operating in Indonesia: PoliceA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following a one-month inquiry into the deadly Bali bombing, the National Police announced it had strong evidence the outlawed Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) of Malaysia had expanded its operations into Indonesia.Insp.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/[b]Canada moves into to knowledge-based economy

Canada moves into to knowledge-based economyThe Jakarta Post's journalist Ardimas Sasdi along with six journalists from Asia visited Canada's cities of Ottawa,Toronto, Victoria and Vancouver on a tour involving more than 20 universities, colleges, institutions and government agencies in charge ...

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Sutiyoso blames residents for worsening floods

Sutiyoso blames residents for worsening floodsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Accused of mishandling the floods that swept through the city earlier this year, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso shifted the blame on Friday by accusing residents of worsening the flood problem by dumping garbage ...

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Including the disabled in social and economic activities

Including the disabled in social and economic activitiesInge Komardjaja Research Institute for Human Settlements Bandung, West Java The recent seminar on "Income generation through the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community" was conducted by the Belgian non-governmental ...

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Legislators take break despite dismal track record

Legislators take break despite dismal track recordKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Maintaining its poor performance in passing legislation, the House of Representatives (DPR) closed its one-month session on Friday to give the bumbling legislators time to celebrate Idul Fitri, Christmas, ...

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Balinese call for review of tourism policy

Balinese call for review of tourism policyEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Two prominent Balinese are calling for a review of Bali's tourism policy, saying the Oct. 12 blasts should serve as a cause to take stock of today's realities on the island.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Activists call on UN to act on AIDS drugs

Activists call on UN to act on AIDS drugsDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of AIDS activists sent a petition to the United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Friday, appealing to the world body to help developing and less developed countries obtain access to generic ...

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/JP/6/MISHRA

JP/6/MISHRAThe unemployment question: Squaring the circle Satish Mishra Head, United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR) satish.mishra@undp.org Jakarta Psychologists have a favorite game.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/BI may again postpone 5% NPL requirement

BI may again postpone 5% NPL requirementThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said on Friday it was considering delaying for a second time a ruling restricting the ratio of local banks' nonperforming loans (NPL) to a maximum of 5 percent by the end of this year, citing a prolonged slump in the ...

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Biggest mosque model recorded

Biggest mosque model recorded SEMARANG: Indonesia's Museum of Records (MURI) manager Paulus Tangka said here on Friday that the biggest mosque model made of chocolate by the Sari Pan Pacific Hotel, Jakarta overnight would add to MURI's collection of records, bringing its collection of ...

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/How to use Public Relations when consumers get jittery

How to use Public Relations when consumers get jitteryMark Winkel Senior Consultant Prisma Public Relations Jakarta As we wind-up 2002, with its share of disasters and disappointments, we must be anxious about new potholes as the drivers of the economy -- consumers -- look ready to take ...

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Middle East: What it all began with

Middle East: What it all began with Vladimir Isayev Deputy Director Institute of Oriental Studies Russian Academy of Sciences RIA Novosti Moscow On Nov.

Sat, 30 Nov 2002

JP/Locals, TNI disagree on GAM commemoration

Locals, TNI disagree on GAM commemorationIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Acehnese leaders and the Indonesian Military (TNI) are still at loggerheads over the Aceh "independence day" the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) wants to commemorate on Dec. 4.