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53 articles.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Police kill suspected rebel

Police kill suspected rebel BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: Police officers in Indrapuri district, Aceh Besar regency, shot dead an alleged member of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in a gunfight on Saturday.The officers also confiscated a pistol and 1,200 AK-47 bullets.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Lion Air to lease Halim Perdanakusuma airport

Lion Air to lease Halim Perdanakusuma airportLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Domestic budget carrier PT Lion Mentari Airlines (Lion Air) has signed a contract to lease little-used Halim Perdanakusuma airport in East Jakarta to accommodate its growing fleet.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Rescue center tends to smuggle wild animals

Rescue center tends to smuggle wild animalsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Memei, a siamang baby, arrived at the Gibbon Foundation Wild Animal Rescue Center in Tegal Alur, West Jakarta, on Sept. 8 with nine pellets lodged in her tiny body."We thought she would not survive.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Govt to merge state pharmaceutical firms

Govt to merge state pharmaceutical firmsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Office of the State Minister of State Enterprises is preparing a new merger plan for state-owned pharmaceutical companies as part of a restructuring drive to increase their value ahead of their privatization, a ...

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Riau bus drivers to be drug tested

Riau bus drivers to be drug testedPEKANBARU, Riau: Public transportation drivers in Riau will have to take drug tests during the Idul Fitri celebrations in an effort to cut down on the number of road accidents during the holiday, a senior police officer said on Saturday.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/'Every domestic issue has a foreign policy aspect'

'Every domestic issue has a foreign policy aspect'Indonesia looks set to reassert itself in international fora with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono bringing a new dimension to foreign policy. The Jakarta Post's Endy M.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/New hope in oil industry

New hope in oil industry Amid the plunge in Indonesia's oil production to 966,500 barrels per day (bpd) this year from as many as 1.2 million bpd in 2002 -- which degraded the country as a net oil importer -- there have, of late, been several promising developments in the petroleum industry.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Clashes damage houses, ships

Clashes damage houses, shipsAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post/Makassar Separate communal clashes on Friday and Saturday in South Sulawesi and Central Java left several people injured and dozens of houses and ships damaged.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Bandung radio stations threatened by network radio

Bandung radio stations threatened by network radioYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung Shanti Marhaen, 30, does not worry about missing the latest news when she visits her parents in Bandung every weekend.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Malacca Strait: Clash of sovereignty?

Malacca Strait: Clash of sovereignty?Mark J. Valencia, Hawaii, United States When then U.S. Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Admiral Thomas Fargo was reported as suggesting that U.S. marines would help patrol the Strait of Malacca, it unwittingly summoned forth the unrequited haunts of history.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Policy mistakes and World Bank immunity

Policy mistakes and World Bank immunityMohammad Zakaria, The Daily Star, Asia News Network, Dhaka Nobel prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz has written: "Globalization today is not working for many of the world''s poor, for much of the environment, for the stability of the global economy.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Indonesia, Germany to sign US$60m debt swap deal

Indonesia, Germany to sign US$60m debt swap dealThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The German government will sign on Monday two debt-swap agreements with the Ministry of Finance, leading to a 48 million euros (US$61.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Poor showing

Poor showing The performance of the legislators seems to be counterproductive. They fight each other, and do not seem to care that they have been chosen to represent Indonesian citizens in voicing the urgency for recovery from the multidimensional crises.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Misreporting on Unicef

Misreporting on Unicef I am writing to respond to a report you published on Nov. 4 on page 4: Unicef to campaign against land mines.My name was mentioned as a source, which I do not mind as long as the content is in accordance with what I released to the media.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Who are the real terrorists?

Who are the real terrorists? I refer to Gwynne Dyer's write-up, Yasser Arafat's legacy: Successful acts of terror.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Akbar backs aide's governorship bid

Akbar backs aide's governorship bid BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: In an apparent effort to strengthen his control in regions, Golkar Party leader Akbar Tandjung announced his support for party member Syamsul Mu'arif's gubernatorial bid in the province.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Bush win: Where do we go from here?

Bush win: Where do we go from here?Bunn Nagara , The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia Where some countries can be congratulated for a violence-free election, the United States may now be congratulated for a litigation-free one.George W.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Indonesia waives the rules?

Indonesia waives the rules? Everywhere Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) goes the skeletons of the past rattle like hell, and they will cause him enormous problems.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Jakarta awaits one-stop service to raise investment

Jakarta awaits one-stop service to raise investmentDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Jakarta administration is currently drafting a new bylaw on investment in an effort to cut down on lengthy red-tape, aimed at encouraging investment in the capital.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Transport council still idle two months after recruitment

Transport council still idle two months after recruitmentBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta It has been almost two months since the 13 members of the City Transportation Council were announced, but they cannot start work because the city administration has yet to install them.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Taufik, Sony get first-round byes

Taufik, Sony get first-round byes Eva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia's singles hopefuls Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat and Sony Dwi Kuncoro will receive a bye in the first round of the US$250,000 China Open badminton tournament in Guangzhou on Tuesday.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Misunderstanding in taxation

Misunderstanding in taxation In response to the government's plan to abolish the tax on luxury goods applied to soft drinks, I would like to say that the imposition of a luxury tax on carbonated soft drinks is due to a misunderstanding on the part of tax officials.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/leaded gasoline is still needed

leaded gasoline is still neededBob Larbey, Jakarta In 2003, Indonesia's government expressed its intention to ban leaded gasoline in 2005. This would mean the entire gasoline- powered vehicle fleet, ie cars, taxis, motor cycles, mopeds and bajas will next year be running on unleaded fuel.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Running is fun, and for everyone

Running is fun, and for everyoneAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Eko grabbed his medal and held it high, proud to have crossed the finish line in the World Run Day on Sunday, organized by the British International School (BIS) in Bintaro, Tangerang.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Stock market set for new 900 level: Analysts

Stock market set for new 900 level: AnalystsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Composite Index will likely increase to a new level of over 900 points this week as the stock market continues to gain further momentum from various positive sentiments, analysts said.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Fire razes four houses in Ambon

Fire razes four houses in AmbonAMBON, Maluku: Fire razed four houses in Ambon city late on Friday, but no fatalities were reported.The fire began in one of the four houses and quickly spread to neighboring homes in the densely populated area of Skip, Sirimau Kota district, Ambon city.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Government struggles to cut deficit

Government struggles to cut deficitThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Soaring oil prices raising government spending on the fuel subsidy, and coupled with the shortfall in a number of revenue targets, has left the government under intense pressure to avoid a wider-than-expected 2004 budget deficit.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Antam sees lower nickel price

Antam sees lower nickel priceRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta State-owned mining firm PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) forecasts a lower nickel price next year as metal brokers are expected to reduce speculation activities on the commodity.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Performance contract praised

Performance contract praisedM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Antigraft activists lauded on Sunday the performance advancement campaign initiated by State Minister of Administrative Reforms Taufik Effendi, but questioned his office's ability to effectively muster sweeping changes.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, November 8, 2004

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, November 8, 2004Exhibitions* Photo Images De Cirque, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3907716), until Nov. 12. * Fine Arts Agoes Jolly Sendiri, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, Nov.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Legislators slammed over petition

Legislators slammed over petitionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Observers have criticized House of Representatives members for going ahead with their plan to summon President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to explain his position on the chief of the Indonesian Military (TNI).

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/International tribunal could try rights abusers: Jones

International tribunal could try rights abusers: JonesM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The acquittal of former East Timor governor Abilio Soares of human rights abuse highlights the flawed Indonesian human rights court and could prompt the international community to set up a tribunal ...

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/House factions continue talks to end deadlock

House factions continue talks to end deadlockKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The 10 factions in the House of Representatives continued their negotiations on Sunday night in an attempt to put an end to the weeks-long dispute over commission posts, which has stopped the House from ...

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Down's syndrome children prove themselves at World Run Day

Down's syndrome children prove themselves at World Run Day Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaEko grabbed his medal and held it high, proud to have crossed the finish line in the World Run Day on Sunday, organized by the British International School (BIS) in Bintaro, Tangerang.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Tension eases within the House: Speaker

Tension eases within the House: SpeakerThe Jakarta Post JakartaHouse of Representatives Speaker Agung Laksono claimed on Saturday the two opposing coalitions in the legislature had agreed to put an end to their current deadlock, with the People's Coalition promising to attend plenary and ...

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Woman convict faces execution

Woman convict faces executionIman D. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Eight years after the Surabaya District Court found her guilty of premeditated murder, Astini is to face the firing squad after Idul Fitri.She will be the ninth Indonesian convict to be executed since 1978.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Helping the Palestinians while cleaning our home

Helping the Palestinians while cleaning our homeKornelius Purba, Jerusalem What is the relation between the Acehnese and the Palestinians? "Look at the TV news.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Telkomsel set to attract customers from remote areas

Telkomsel set to attract customers from remote areasLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia's biggest cellular operator, Telkomsel, plans to cover every district across the archipelago next year in a bid to attract more customers, including those in the low-income bracket and in remote ...

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Hidayat gives Assembly new role

Hidayat gives Assembly new roleM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta One day before the People's Consultative Assembly held a session to swear in president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, numerous national newspapers ran pictures of Hidayat Nur Wahid, the new Assembly speaker, making a bed ...

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Susilo checks travellers' safety

Susilo checks travellers' safetyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono visited a major bus terminal and railway station in the capital on Sunday to make sure transportation providers were ready for the annual exodus ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Tangerang says no land for housing

Tangerang says no land for housing TANGERANG: The Tangerang administration is considering scrapping plans to build low-cost housing for civil servants because it cannot acquire the land necessary for the project."It is impossible to find enough land for the project.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Sutiyoso blames migrants for prevailing urban woes

Sutiyoso blames migrants for prevailing urban woesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday the large number of migrants pouring into Jakarta looking for work was to blame for many of the city's problems.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Fighting injustice

Fighting injustice The Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) and the Betawi Brotherhood Forum (FBR) have conducted raids against entertainment venues. Why don't they just raid Terminal III of Soekarno-Hatta Airport? A lot of injustice happens there.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/YLKI opens holiday complaint centers

YLKI opens holiday complaint centers JAKARTA: The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) has opened three centers for holidaymakers to file complaints on traveling home over Idul Fitri, including on the means of transportation they utilized and any problems they faced.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Police, IDI to sign MoU on probes

Police, IDI to sign MoU on probes JAKARTA: Jakarta Police and the Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI) are to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) containing guidelines for the investigation of malpractice complaints in the future.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Adrian to face trial soon for role in BNI scandal

Adrian to face trial soon for role in BNI scandalTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A major suspect in a multimillion dollar case of fraud involving state bank BNI, Adrian Herling Waworuntu, will soon stand trial after the Attorney General's Office has completed his case file.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Explosion rocks Makassar

Explosion rocks Makassar MAKASSAR. South Sulawesi: Residents of Jl. Pampang in downtown Makassar woke up on Saturday morning to an explosion that caused minor damage to three houses.A witness, Daeng Saoda, said the explosion came minutes after he set alight garbage in front of his house.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Gunshots alarm local residents

Gunshots alarm local residentsAMBON, Maluku: Gunshots late on Friday caused panic among residents of a mainly Muslim neighborhood in riot-torn Ambon city, the capital of Maluku province.Hundreds of men in the neighborhood in Wainitu subdistrict ran out of their homes to see what was happening.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Car-rental business booms ahead of Idul Fitri

Car-rental business booms ahead of Idul FitriAntaraThe car-rental business is thriving ahead of Idul Fitri festivities in many cities across the nation, including Palembang and Semarang.Many families argue that renting a car is much more efficient than taking the bus or the train.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Indonesia appeals for worker's life

Indonesia appeals for worker's lifeFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Indonesian Embassy of Malaysia has filed an appeal against the death sentence given to Indonesian maid Herlina Trisnawati, who was found guilty of murdering her employer.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/'Idul Fitri means new hope'

'Idul Fitri means new hope'Muslims worldwide will celebrate Idul Fitri on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 after one month of fasting. It is a contemplative time when people seek forgiveness from their family, friends and colleagues. The Jakarta Post asked some residents what Idul Fitri means to them.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, November 8, 2004

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, November 8, 2004Exhibitions* Photo Images De Cirque, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3907716), until Nov. 12. * Fine Arts Agoes Jolly Sendiri, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, Nov.

Mon, 08 Nov 2004

JP/One person drowns in flood

One person drowns in floodThe Jakarta Post, Kebumen/Pekanbaru Floods continued plaguing several parts of Java and Sumatra provinces on Sunday, inundating hundreds of houses and leaving at least one person dead.