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Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Govt to issue new antigraft decree

Govt to issue new antigraft decree JAKARTA: Justice and Human Rights Minister Hamid Awaluddin said on Tuesday that his ministry has finished drafting a new antigraft decree, which requires suspected corruptors to be put in jail from the beginning of the investigation.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Witnesses ID Adiguna as shooter: Police

Witnesses ID Adiguna as shooter: PoliceAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta Police said on Tuesday that several of the 15 witnesses questioned over the murder of Yohanes Berchmans Haerudy Natong, or Rudy, 28, have identified businessman Adiguna Sutowo as the waiter's killer.Sr. Comr.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Four more regents to face graft probes

Four more regents to face graft probesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono granted permission on Tuesday for police to probe four more regents in Kalimantan and East Nusa Tenggara for alleged corruption.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Grab your cell phone, start SMS-ing for Aceh

Grab your cell phone, start SMS-ing for AcehLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter trumpets were blown, toasts made and hugs shared, Nina settled down on a cozy sofa in a plush hotel room rented by a family friend to welcome the year 2005.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Jakarta hospitals offer free treatment to Acehnese children

Jakarta hospitals offer free treatment to Acehnese childrenAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaJakarta hospitals are offering free medical treatment for Acehnese children wounded in the catastrophic tsunami that swept through the troubled province on Dec. 26.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Anticorruption commission detains two senior government officials

Anticorruption commission detains two senior government officialsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Tuesday detained two senior government officials allegedly involved in a 2002 graft case, with the commission preparing to bring the case ...

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Low coordination breeds chaos

Low coordination breeds chaosThe Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Lhokseumawe/JakartaThe massive relief operation for tsunami-hit areas in Aceh is on the brink of chaos with the absence of a single authority directing the aid effort.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Indonesia, ASEAN and Australia

Indonesia, ASEAN and AustraliaS.P. Seth Sydney Indonesia is understandably upset over Australia's recent announcement of its plan to establish a 1,000-mile maritime identification zone to fight terrorism and other international crimes.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Govt plans to seize, ban fishing ships from Taiwan

Govt plans to seize, ban fishing ships from TaiwanRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Freddy Numberi will issue a decree on Wednesday that will ban the import of used fishing vessels from Taiwan that are operated by local companies allegedly to ...

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/JP/1/POWELL

JP/1/POWELLU.S. commits to long-term rebuilding effortIvy Susanti The Jakarta PostWashington has stated its commitment to long-term involvement in post-tsunami relief efforts in the affected countries of southern Asia.Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Tuesday in Jakarta that the U.S.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Candy as change

Candy as change This is in response to the letter from Wendy (of Freiburg, Germany) who complains of getting candy in lieu of Rp 100 change at Balinese stores (Cheating in Bali, The Jakarta Post, Dec. 16).

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Securing a more secure world

Securing a more secure worldJoseph S. Nye Project SyndicateCommittee reports are usually deadly dull, and UN committee reports are among the dullest. But the recent report of the UN Secretary General's High Level Panel on Threats, Challenges, and Change broke that rule.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/House forms 20-strong team to supervise donations

House forms 20-strong team to supervise donationsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives leaders decided on Tuesday to form a team of 20 legislators with the task of supervising the distribution of humanitarian aid to tsunami-hit areas in Aceh and North Sumatra in ...

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Stiffing the Acehnese

Stiffing the AcehneseAcehnese are known for their pride and their historical struggle for independence. And yet, this pride seems to have been drowned out in the wake of last week's tsunami disaster.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Six compete for PAN leadership

Six compete for PAN leadership JAKARTA: At least six figures will join the race for the leadership of the National Mandate Party (PAN) in a congress scheduled for next month.The open race among PAN leaders will take place after PAN leader Amien Rais rejected demands that he stand for reelection.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Taman Mini raises entrance fee

Taman Mini raises entrance fee JAKARTA: The management of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah has raised the entrance fee from Rp 7,000 (some 80 US cents) to Rp 8,000 per person starting Jan. 1.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/The Acehnese deserve better from us

The Acehnese deserve better from usAnthony Reid, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The magnitude of the devastation visited on Aceh on Dec. 26 is almost beyond comprehension.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/City administration calls for vigilance against floods

City administration calls for vigilance against floodsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough the city's flood indicators show normal levels, the Jakarta administration has advised residents to remain on the alert, as the monsoon season is expected to peak this month.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Police to process Maria's trial

Police to process Maria's trial JAKARTA: The National Police continues to gather evidence for the trial of Maria Pauline Lumowa, a prime suspect in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$185 billion) BNI scandal, later this month. The police fraud squad director Brig. Gen.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/BPPT to propose applying 'Seawatch' tsunami alert

BPPT to propose applying 'Seawatch' tsunami alertTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs part of a region-wide tsunami early warning system to be discussed during a one-day summit here on Thursday, the government will suggest the use of the "Seawatch" system to alert residents of tidal waves.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Resurgent soccer squad set for Asiad return

Resurgent soccer squad set for Asiad returnMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It has been a long dry season, but the revitalized national soccer team will return to the 2006 Asian Games in Qatar after an absence of 16 years, the National Sports Council (KONI) said on Tuesday.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Jakarta hospitals open doors to Aceh's child victims

Jakarta hospitals open doors to Aceh's child victimsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta hospitals are offering free medical treatment for Acehnese children wounded in the catastrophic tsunami that swept through the troubled province on Dec. 26.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Muhammadiyah needs to focus on social concerns

Muhammadiyah needs to focus on social concernsAlpha Amirrachman, Jakarta During one sermon, the founder of Muhammadiyah, Ahmad Dahlan, elaborated on the Koranic chapter of al-Ma'un (concerning moral decay and lack of care for others), which, to the bewilderment of the audience, had been repeated ...

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Holiday delirium and lack of public civility

Holiday delirium and lack of public civilityB. Herry-Priyono, Jakarta A colossal catastrophe caused by the gigantic earthquake and tsunami has befallen us on the days we were preparing all kinds of glittery parties and delirious merrymaking to ring in the year 2005.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Flooding disrupts traffic, drives residents away

Flooding disrupts traffic, drives residents awayThe Jakarta Post Surabaya/PekanbaruProtracted inundation in some parts of Rokan Hilir regency disrupted traffic on Tuesday along the bustling inter-provincial highway connecting Riau and North Sumatra provinces.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Floods and quakes disrupt traffic, cause panic to residents

Floods and quakes disrupt traffic, cause panic to residentsThe Jakarta Post, Surabaya/PekanbaruProtracted inundation in some parts of Rokan Hilir regency disrupted traffic on Tuesday along the bustling inter-provincial highway connecting Riau and North Sumatra provinces.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/'Rainbow Warrior' joins Aceh relief

'Rainbow Warrior' joins Aceh reliefThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Part of the vast relief operation in Aceh is centered on Meulaboh, the town worst hit by the tsunami that submerged most of the west coast area, isolating survivors from assistance.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Globalization and Westernization

Globalization and Westernization Referring to Professor Christopher Lingle's article entitled RI and globalization debate: Embracing 'contract culture', which appeared at The Jakarta Post on Dec.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/TV Program: Thursday, January 6, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, January 6, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:00 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Sport Documentary 12:00 p.m.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Traders stall Ciputat overpass work

Traders stall Ciputat overpass workMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThe construction of the much-needed Ciputat flyover has hit a snag as dozens of traders who received compensation funds refused on Tuesday to vacate their buildings on Jl. Dewi Sartika and Jl. Juanda.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/More countries increase aid to tsunami victims

More countries increase aid to tsunami victimsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMore countries have revised their donations for the tsunami affected countries in Asia and Africa as the death toll rises.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Garuda's service

Garuda's service On Dec. 12, 2004 I was supposed to fly on Garuda Indonesia's GA-250 Jakarta-Semarang flight scheduled to depart at 3 p.m, only to find out it was postponed due to a damaged engine part.After waiting for some time, it was announced that the Semarang-bound plane would leave at 5 p.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Fixed-line phone service stagnant, cellular service soar

Fixed-line phone service stagnant, cellular service soarTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn spite of the rapid development of the telecommunications industry over recent years, tens of millions of people in the country have yet to benefit from even the basic mode of communication: fixed line ...

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Council discusses clean air bylaw

Council discusses clean air bylaw JAKARTA: The City Council is discussing a draft bylaw on clean air that is expected to become the only legal basis to force private car owners to meet emission standards.Councillors are scheduled to finish deliberating the bill on Feb. 4.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/26 states, int'l organizations confirm summit attendance

26 states, int'l organizations confirm summit attendanceFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe international community has welcomed the initiative to hold an emergency summit in the wake of the tsunami disaster with 26 countries and international organizations confirmed to attend.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Tsunami summit to exclude debt moratorium talks

Tsunami summit to exclude debt moratorium talksFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has decided not to include the discussion on a debt moratorium for Indonesia in the agenda of the upcoming international emergency relief summit, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan ...

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Indonesia, ASEAN and Australia trapped by sense of superiority

Indonesia, ASEAN and Australia trapped by sense of superiorityS.P. Seth, Sydney Indonesia is understandably upset over Australia's recent announcement of its plan to establish a 1,000-mile maritime identification zone to fight terrorism and other international crimes.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Public order agency

Public order agency aims to make Senen like Jl. ThamrinThe Jakarta Post JakartaPublic order officers plan to remove street vendors from the crowded, busy area of Senen in Central Jakarta as well as the main road passing through the area from Matraman to Gunung Sahari.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Rejuvenated soccer squad set to return to Asian Games

Rejuvenated soccer squad set to return to Asian GamesMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaIt has been a long dry season, but the resurgent national soccer team will return to the 2006 Asian Games in Qatar after an absence of 16 years, the National Sports Council (KONI) said on Tuesday.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/'U.S. in Aceh for long haul'

'U.S. in Aceh for long haul'Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta PostWashington has stated its commitment to long-term involvement in post-tsunami relief efforts in the affected countries of southern Asia.Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Tuesday in Jakarta that the U.S.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Govt empowers small businesses through bill on microfinancing

Govt empowers small businesses through bill on microfinancingLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTo accelerate and better coordinate the distribution of credit for small businesses here, the government is drafting a bill on microfinancing for non-bank microfinancing institutions, a ...

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Tsunami summit excludes debt moratorium talks

Tsunami summit excludes debt moratorium talks Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government has decided not to include the discussion on a debt moratorium for Indonesia in the agenda of the upcoming international emergency relief summit, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan ...

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Ciawi dam project to affect 2 districts

Ciawi dam project to affect 2 districtsTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorThe Bogor administration will start to disseminate information on a project to construct a dam in Ciawi along the path of the Ciliwung River which will affect two districts, fearing protests from residents who object to ...

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/'It was a sign that nature is angry with us'

'It was a sign that nature is angry with us'More than one week after the tsunami ripped through Aceh and North Sumatra, the struggle is not over for survivors who shelter in refugee camps where water is still scarce and sanitation poor.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/EU: The halo effect

EU: The halo effectGwynne Dyer, London "The Islamic world, the Islamic extremists, even bin Laden, rejoice for the entrance of Turkey into the European Union. This is their Trojan horse," warned Libyan Moammar Gadafy on Dec. 17.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Table for year-ender:

Table for year-ender:Comparison of cellular penetration among neighboring countries by end of 2003Countries Population Subscribers Subscription per (million) (million) 100 inhabitantsSingapore 4.20 5.23 125.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/;JP;MUN;

;JP;MUN; ANPAa..r.. Scene-corruption-emergency Govt to issue new anti-graft decree JP/4/SCENE Govt to issue new antigraft decree JAKARTA: Justice and Human Rights Minister Hamid Awaluddin said on Tuesday that his ministry has finished drafting a new antigraft decree, which requires suspected ...

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Govt bans adoption to protect orphans

Govt bans adoption to protect orphansEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough many people have expressed willingness to adopt Acehnese orphans who lost their parents in the devastating tsunami disaster a week ago, the government has temporarily prohibited the adoption of the homeless ...

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Karateka Bambang lives to tell of tsunami horror

Karateka Bambang lives to tell of tsunami horrorMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A fateful decision may have saved the life of karateka Bambang Maulidin amid the devastating Dec. 26 earthquake and tsunami.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Textile exporters must attach COO

Textile exporters must attach COOJAKARTA: With the world quota system on textiles and clothing ending on Dec. 31, the government is requiring exporters to attach a Master Bill of Lading (Master B/L) and Certificate of Origin (COO) to all their exported goods starting Jan. 1.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, January 5, 2005

TV Program: Wednesday, January 5, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Showbiz11:00 Cultural Program: Nusa Budaya12:00 p.m.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Busway to recruit

Busway to recruit 15 woman drivers JAKARTA: Busway operator PT Jakarta Express Trans (JET) is looking for 15 women to be hired as busway drivers. JET director for finance and general affairs Ibnu Susanto said a special team was in charge of the recruitment.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Stiffing the Acehnese

Stiffing the AcehneseAcehnese are known for their pride and their historical struggle for independence. And yet, this pride seems to have been drowned out in the wake of last week's tsunami disaster.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Call in the reserves

Call in the reservesHarold James, Project Syndicate The People's Bank of China and the Bank of Japan -- as well as other central banks in Asia -- are in trouble. They have accumulated vast foreign exchange reserves, estimated at more than US$2 trillion.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Disaster coverage few among insured: Jasindo

Disaster coverage few among insured: JasindoUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaInsurance companies will likely be spared from having to bear the brunt of the quake and tsunami that devastated Aceh and North Sumatra on Dec.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Excelcomindo to build network in Aceh

Excelcomindo to build network in AcehLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn the face of the utter destruction caused by the tsunamis in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, cellular operator Excelcomindo plans to expedite the construction of its network there with an investment of up to US$20 million in ...

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Pilgrimage and tourism

Pilgrimage and tourism I'm writing to comment on Dadi Darmadi's article titled Spiritual materialism in the haj pilgrimage (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 23) in which he eloquently described the Indonesian pilgrims' behavior abroad.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Aceh students find scholastic help

Aceh students find scholastic helpSari P. Setiogi and Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Yogyakarta For university students in Aceh, the tsunami disaster did not only take away the lives of their families, but also their future, as they might have to give up their studies.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Garuda pledges funds for Aceh

Garuda pledges funds for Aceh JAKARTA: National carrier Garuda announced on Tuesday that it would donate some Rp 500 million (about US$53,700) in cash to help finance humanitarian relief operations in devastated Aceh.

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Candy as change

Candy as change This is in response to the letter from Wendy (of Freiburg, Germany) who complains of getting candy in lieu of Rp 100 change at Balinese stores (Cheating in Bali, The Jakarta Post, Dec. 16).

Wed, 05 Jan 2005

JP/Public order agency aims to make Senen like Jl. Thamrin

Public order agency aims to make Senen like Jl. ThamrinThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPublic order officers plan to remove street vendors from the crowded, busy area of Senen in Central Jakarta as well as the main road passing through the area from Matraman to Gunung Sahari.