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Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Aceh to form religious police to enforce 'syariah'

Aceh to form religious police to enforce 'syariah'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Aceh provincial administration will soon set up religious police to help effectively enforce Islamic syariah law in the rebellious province, a local senior official said on Tuesday.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/JP/12/BEJ

JP/12/BEJ .pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 5, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/My money lost in BCA

My money lost in BCA I am writing with regards to what may be becoming a popular crime in our current climate. My wife recently checked her BCA bank account to find that Rp 3,000,000 had been taken out by an unauthorized person or persons. She was extremely distraught as you can imagine.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/KEPCO to end talks with union

KEPCO to end talks with union SEOUL: State-run power monopoly Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) said on Tuesday it would no longer negotiate with unionized power workers in the ninth day of a strike protesting privatization.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/PPP Reform to announce board members

PPP Reform to announce board members JAKARTA: The splinter group of the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) will announce the members of its executive board at Bung Karno Sports Stadium in Senayan here on March 24.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/On democracy

On democracy Regarding, the article Better parties vital to Indonesia's democracy published in The Jakarta Post on March 5.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Motorists willing to risk all to get through railway crossings

Motorists willing to risk all to get through railway crossingsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The train signal rang loudly and the railway gate arm descended slowly as two trains coming from opposite directions on different tracks appeared in the distance.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/NU refuses to support PKB in 2004 polls

NU refuses to support PKB in 2004 pollsTiarma Siboro and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Alwi Shihab's National Awakening Party (PKB) has seen its bid to win back its traditional support from Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) come unstuck after the country's largest Muslim organization insisted it ...

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Judge arrested for corruption

Judge arrested for corruption PEKANBARU, Riau: Krisman Sormin, the former president of the Pekanbaru District Court, has been arrested on corruption charges.Much.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Rupiah rises to five-month high against dollar

Rupiah rises to five-month high against dollar The Jakarta Post Jakarta The rupiah broke through on Tuesday the Rp 10,000 level against the U.S. dollar for the first time in five months, on what dealers attributed to rising confidence in a successful sale of Bank Central Asia (BCA).

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Govt to decide on debt extension plan Thursday

Govt to decide on debt extension plan ThursdayThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The government said on Tuesday it had finalized a draft decision on a controversial debt extension plan, and would make a final decision on whether to go ahead with the plan during a Cabinet meeting on Thursday.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/East Java legislators under fire over trip

East Java legislators under fire over tripAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The East Java provincial legislative council apparently will go ahead with planned overseas trips this month despite the threat of sanction by political parties.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/22 armed robbers target company

22 armed robbers target company BOGOR: Some 22 people armed with guns and knives broke into farm breeding company PT Anwar Sierad in Pamegarsari, Parung subdistrict, Bogor, early on Tuesday and made off with approximately Rp 350 million in automobiles and cash.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Tension again grips Ambon after group protests recent peace deal

Tension again grips Ambon after group protests recent peace dealOktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tension engulfed the Maluku capital of Ambon again on Tuesday after the security forces fired warning shots to halt stone- throwing during a protest by a group of Muslims opposed to ...

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Postflood lethal disease kills eight

Postflood lethal disease kills eightAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least eight people have died following the recent floods as a result of an infectious disease called leptospirosis, which is carried by rats, an official said on Tuesday.Head of the Jakarta Health Agency A.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Briton robbed in Serpong

Briton robbed in Serpong TANGERANG: Two unidentified robbers riding a motorcycle robbed an Englishman here near Gading Serpong housing complex on Jl. MH. Thamrin on Tuesday morning.Tangerang Police deputy chief Comr.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/To Minister Boediono

To Minister Boediono Dear Mr. Boediono, please read the news stories about the smuggling of various goods, ranging from second-hand bicycles to used helicopters, published in the mass media over the past two weeks (Feb. 14 to Feb. 26).

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Leftovers at Sizzler's

Leftovers at Sizzler's I have been a patron of Sizzler's restaurant for the last three years. Last week I decided it was to be my last visit. I came early to one of Sizzler's restaurants in Jakarta (around 11 a.m.) to order two portions of salad for take away.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Legislators waffle on inquiry into Akbar

Legislators waffle on inquiry into AkbarThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Unlike tiny parties which have little to lose, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) remains cautious on the establishment of a House of Representatives (DPR) inquiry team to investigate Speaker Akbar ...

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Judge arrested for corruption

Judge arrested for corruption PEKANBARU, Riau: Krisman Sormin, the former president of the Pekanbaru District Court, has been arrested on corruption charges.Much.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/World Cup job ad misleads Indonesian job seekers

World Cup job ad misleads Indonesian job seekersMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Who could resist an offer to watch the upcoming World Cup in Japan and earn money at the same time?Certainly not job seekers, who were impressed by classified advertisements offering jobs for ...

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/El Nino to return but not as strong as 1997 version

El Nino to return but not as strong as 1997 versionYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia should brace for forest fires, crop failures, health hazards and environmental degradation this year due to the expected return of the dreaded El Nino weather pattern in July, a government ...

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Govt to decide on debt extension plan Thursday

Govt to decide on debt extension plan ThursdayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Tuesday it had finalized a draft decision on a controversial debt extension plan, and would make a final decision on whether to go ahead with the plan during a Cabinet meeting on Thursday.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/IBRA says BCA sale team violates rules

IBRA says BCA sale team violates rulesBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Plans for a high level team to select the winner in the bidding process of Bank Central Asia (BCA) has met with criticism by the agency in charge of the sale, claiming the plan would violate government rulings on ...

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Indonesian clerics 'founded militant group' in Malaysia

Indonesian clerics 'founded militant group' in MalaysiaYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police deputy spokesman Brig. Gen.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Restructuring at Pejambon

Restructuring at Pejambon Pejambon, in Central Jakarta, is the spot where the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is located.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Rupiah Rates March. 5

Rupiah Rates March. 5 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,541.00 9,541.00 10,091.00 9,991.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/French insurer's net profit to drop

French insurer's net profit to drop PARIS: French insurer Axa SA's net profit will drop by more than half in 2001 to 1.2 billion euros (about US$1 billion), Chairman Henri de Castries was quoted as saying Monday in French daily newspaper Le Monde.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/JP/12/BEJ

JP/12/BEJ .pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 5, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/RI, S'pore: Understanding and being understood

RI, S'pore: Understanding and being understoodJusuf Wanandi, Centre for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta and Simon SC Tay, Singapore Institute of International Affairs, Singapore Indonesians have been angered by Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew's remarks that there are terrorist networks ...

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Law on privatization urgently needed, say legislators

Law on privatization urgently needed, say legislators Dadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Government plans to sell five state-owned companies in the first half of the year may yet again face other obstacles, as legislators insist the government should first give the proposal a solid legal ...

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/The MMR vaccine: Take it or leave it?

The MMR vaccine: Take it or leave it? Dear Dr. Donya,Our 13-month-old son is due for his MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) shot within the next one or two months, but we've heard that there is a reported possible link to "autism" as a side effect of this vaccination.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Thousands of workers left unprotected in W. Java

Thousands of workers left unprotected in W. JavaNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Of more than 1,270 companies employing a total of 95,000 workers in the West Java regencies of Cirebon, Indramayu, Majalengka and Kuningan, only 40 percent have participated in the obligatory social security ...

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/'Tax deduction for bullet imports'

'Tax deduction for bullet imports' JAKARTA: The Indonesian Target Shooting and Hunting Association (Perbakin) was considering a reinstatement of the tax deduction for imported bullets, according to newly installed chairman Djadja Suparman here on Tuesday.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Motorcycle thief mobbed

Motorcycle thief mobbed TANGERANG: Residents beat a man to death for trying to steal a motorcycle in Kedu village, Sambo subdistrict, Cikupa district of Tangerang early on Monday.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Rupiah rises to five-month high against dollar

Rupiah rises to five-month high against dollarThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah broke through on Tuesday the Rp 10,000 level against the U.S. dollar for the first time in five months, on what dealers attributed to rising confidence in a successful sale of Bank Central Asia (BCA).

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/E. Java legislators under fire for planned trip

E. Java legislators under fire for planned trip Ainur R. Sophiaan The Jakarta Post SurabayaThe East Java provincial legislative council apparently will go ahead with planned overseas trips this month despite the threat of sanction by political parties.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Ornamental fish exports to grow 10%

Ornamental fish exports to grow 10% The National Agency for Export Development (BPEN) projected Indonesian pet fish exports to grow 10 percent this year, citing a growing demand for the commodity.Last year, Indonesia exported US$11.3 million-worth of fish for pets.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Malaria claims nine lives in Kebumen

Malaria claims nine lives in KebumenAgus Maryono The Jakarta Post KebumenFollowing the outbreak of malaria in the Central Java regencies of Banyumas, Cilacap and Banjarnegara, the disease has spread to the neighboring regency of Kebumen, claiming at least nine lives in February.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Police shoot dead gang leader

Police shoot dead gang leader JAKARTA: Jakarta Police detectives chief Sr. Comr. Bambang Hendarso Danuri revealed on Tuesday that the police have managed to uncover a group of 15 robbers targeting offices and have shot dead the group leader.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/RI targets 1.5% surplus by 2004

RI targets 1.5% surplus by 2004The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government aims to pull its budget from a chronic deficit into surplus by 2004, betting on an ambitious boost in economic growth and tax revenue, according to the latest slew of economic assumptions released on Tuesday.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Poisoning, a common risk for children

Poisoning, a common risk for childrenDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com Poisoning continues to be one of the leading causes of injury and death, with more than 50 percent of reported poisonings involving children six and younger.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Malaria claims nine lives in Kebumen

Malaria claims nine lives in KebumenAgus Maryono The Jakarta Post KebumenFollowing the outbreak of malaria in the Central Java regencies of Banyumas, Cilacap and Banjarnegara, the disease has spread to the neighboring regency of Kebumen, claiming at least nine lives in February.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Dewi Sukarno testifies against 'What's On' editor

Dewi Sukarno testifies against 'What's On' editorMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ratna Sari Dewi, one of former president Sukarno's wives, appeared during a hearing of the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday to testify against What's On monthly magazine's chief editor, ...

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, March 6, 2001

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, March 6, 2001TalkPresentation on English Courses in UK; What choices do you have?: at Study in UK Information Centre Ubaya, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., March 7, at the British Council or ITS English Study Center, Jl. Cokroaminoto 12 A, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 9.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/RI to file a WTO complaint against RP cement policy

RI to file a WTO complaint against RP cement policyAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is expected to file a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against measures imposed by the Philippines on imported Indonesian cement products.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Cheated job seekers feel embarrassed, seek refund

Cheated job seekers feel embarrassed, seek refundMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta Who could resist an offer to watch the upcoming World Cup in Japan and earn money at the same time?Certainly not job seekers, who were impressed by classified advertisements offering jobs for ...

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Governor says flood victims not obliged to repay loans

Governor says flood victims not obliged to repay loansAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The conditions for a Rp 66.8 billion (US$6.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Post-flood disease leptospirosis kills eight

Post-flood disease leptospirosis kills eightAhmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post JakartaAt least eight people have died following the recent floods as a result of a infectious disease called leptospirosis, which is carried by rats, an official said on Tuesday.Head of the Jakarta Health Agency A.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, March 6, 2002

TV Program: Wednesday, March 6, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cartoon10:00 News11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/'Privatization law urgently needed'

'Privatization law urgently needed'Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Government plans to sell five state-owned companies in the first half of the year may yet again face other obstacles, as legislators insist the government should first give the proposal a solid legal basis.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Party leaders step up pressure for Akbar's arrest

Party leaders step up pressure for Akbar's arrestThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public pressures for detention of House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung has gained a major boost from the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan).

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Microsoft insists no faults with Xbox

Microsoft insists no faults with Xbox TOKYO: Microsoft Corp.'s Japanese unit on Tuesday insisted there was nothing wrong with its new Xbox game console after receiving hundreds of complaints that the machine scratched game CDs and DVDs.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Behind occasional strains between neighbors

Behind occasional strains between neighborsJ. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta Geographic proximity does not ensure easy relations between neighboring countries. On the contrary, it may precisely be a hindrance to good and friendly relations.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Garuda candidate draws criticism

Garuda candidate draws criticismDebbie A. Lubis and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The nomination of Samudera Sukardi, a brother of State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi, as a candidate for the top post at the country's flag carrier has continued to draw criticism.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Regents show goodwill to amend autonomy law

Regents show goodwill to amend autonomy lawFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid controversy over the ongoing revision of Law No.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Underage maid abused by fellow servants

Underage maid abused by fellow servantsMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Many housemaids are treated poorly -- and often abused -- by their employers owing to a glaring lack of legal protection.The case of Sri Mulyanti, 14, was slightly different from the norm.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Megawati may visit E. Timor

Megawati may visit E. Timor JAKARTA: Despite strong opposition from the House of Representatives (DPR), President Megawati Soekarnoputri is highly likely to attend East Timor's independence celebrations on May 20 in Dili, said legislator Pramono Anung of the Indonesian Democratic Party of ...

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Labor disputes at aircraft industry grow complicated

Labor disputes at aircraft industry grow complicatedYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Complications have thwarted progress in the labor disputes at state-owned aircraft manufacturing industry PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) after the management and the Forum of Communications for ...

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Lucky draw scam

Lucky draw scam With the proliferation of fraudulent practices using the name of PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk's lucky draw through telephone calls as well as letters, we would like to notify and warn the public of the following:There is no correspondence in connection with the announcement of ...

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Post-flood disease leptospirosis kills eight

Post-flood disease leptospirosis kills eightAhmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta At least eight people have died following the recent floods as a result of a infectious disease called leptospirosis, which is carried by rats, an official said on Tuesday.Head of the Jakarta Health Agency A.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Malaria claims nine lives in Kebumen

Malaria claims nine lives in KebumenAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Kebumen Following the outbreak of malaria in the Central Java regencies of Banyumas, Cilacap and Banjarnegara, the disease has spread to the neighboring regency of Kebumen, claiming at least nine lives in February.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/JP/7/graft

JP/7/graftSuspect speaks out against alleged bribery scandal Asip A. Hasani The Jakarta Post YogyakartaHerman Abdurrahman, the United Development Party (PPP) faction chairman in the Yogyakarta provincial legislative council, has spoken out after he was named one of the two suspects in the ...

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/RI targets 1.5% surplus budget by 2004

RI targets 1.5% surplus budget by 2004The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government aims to pull its budget from a chronic deficit into surplus by 2004, betting on an ambitious boost in economic growth and tax revenue, according to the latest slew of economic assumptions released on Tuesday.

Wed, 06 Mar 2002

JP/Generals still defiant about KPP HAM summons

Generals still defiant about KPP HAM summonsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former Armed Forces chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto and former National Police chief Gen.