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Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Deysi beaten at University Games

Deysi beaten at University GamesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Sidoarjo, East Java National champion Deysi Sumigar was dealt a blow in the women's 100-meter sprint on the track at the ASEAN University Games as defending champion Thailand began to show its domination here on Tuesday.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Governor questions legal basis for councillors cars

Governor questions legal basis for councillors carsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso questioned the legal basis for the provision of cars for 71 city councillors, arguing that such a facility was not stipulated in Government Regulation No.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Japfa wins Batam international event

Japfa wins Batam international event Indonesia's young chess star Grand Master (GM) Susanto Megaranto led Japfa Chess Club to a victory at the International Chess Team Open Tournament in Batam, Islands Riau province, according to a release here on Tuesday.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Follow cabin crew's instructions

Follow cabin crew's instructions My sympathy goes to the victims of the recent aviation mishap involving a Lion Air aeroplane crash-landing at a Surakarta airport. However, there are some issues that I believe need addressing.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Clerics vow action on terrorism

Clerics vow action on terrorismSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta Asia-Pacific religious leaders wrapped up a two-day meeting here on Tuesday, vowing action to curb the causes of terrorism and recommending the establishment of a center to promote moderate spiritual beliefs.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/'Police should get higher salaries'

'Police should get higher salaries' The Jakarta Police are the largest and most prestigious police force in the country. However, many residents look at the crime and traffic in Greater Jakarta and wonder just what it is the police do to serve the community.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Military cadets get marching orders

Military cadets get marching orders JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono agreed on Tuesday to strip officer cadets off their long-standing privilege of receiving their commissions at the Presidential Palace.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Muslim countries declared ready for democracy

Muslim countries declared ready for democracyM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Despite its shortcomings, democracy is the most suitable form of governance in Muslim countries and should be implemented, even if some people are not ready, scholars say.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Malaysia Airlines, No thank you!

Malaysia Airlines, No thank you! Six months ago I purchased tickets for my wife and myself, Denpasar-Vienna-Denpasar from Malaysia Airlines (MH). We also enrolled in their "Enrich" (MH064601165, MH064601180), to earn promised mileage points.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Qualified track officials pursued

Qualified track officials pursued The Jakarta-based Regional Development Center (RDC) is hosting a five-day education and certification course for track and field officials.Experts have long called for standardization among track officials throughout Asia.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Citizens expect benefit from the presence of 'koban'

Citizens expect benefit from the presence of 'koban'Wahyuana, The Jakarta Post/Bekasi Many people panic somewhat whenever a police officer knocks on their door. They will immediately try to recall what it was that they could have done wrong.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Prosecutors to speed up graft probe

Prosecutors to speed up graft probe MANADO, North Sulawesi: The chief of the North Sulawesi Prosecutor's Office, Nelson Worotikan, has ordered his office to speed up investigations into seven high-profile corruption cases in the province.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/President picks close aide as BIN chief

President picks close aide as BIN chiefFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post/JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has appointed a close aide and former military intelligence chief, Maj. Gen.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Locals return home as flood subsides

Locals return home as flood subsidesThe Jakarta Post, Blitar/Pekanbaru/Medan Thousands of Blitar residents began to return home on Tuesday as flooding subsided in the area on the same day.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Telkom to issue Rp 1.25t MTNs to cut dollar-denominated debts

Telkom to issue Rp 1.25t MTNs to cut dollar-denominated debtsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta tate-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom plans to issue Rp 1.25 trillion (US$138 million) in medium-term notes (MTNs) later this month to cover its debts.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/JICA produces assistance to train local entrepreneurs

JICA produces assistance to train local entrepreneursZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Japanese government, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has provided Indonesia with a grant of Rp 2.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/12 institutions and individuals in list of Tanah Abang

12 institutions and individuals in list of Tanah AbangDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaA special committee of the City Council investigating a disputed plan to renovate the Tanah Abang textile market will ask 12 institutions and individuals to appear and answer questions.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/President appoints new BIN chief

President appoints new BIN chiefabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has appointed a close aide and former military intelligence chief, Maj. Gen.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/House sets up teams of investigation

House sets up teams of investigationKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday set up three teams of investigation, one monitoring team and one special committee (pansus) to deal with various issues.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Govt 'lacks will' on disappearances

Govt 'lacks will' on disappearancesTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is being urged to take action to relieve the pain of thousands of families across the country who do not know the fate of loved ones who disappeared because of their political beliefs.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Council tells governor to revise minimum wage

Council tells governor to revise minimum wageThe City Council sent a letter to Governor Sutiyoso on Tuesday, demanding that he revise the decree on the minimum wage for Jakarta.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Citizenship and visas for expats

Citizenship and visas for expats I am an Australian male married to an Indonesian woman. This year I was out of work for six months while my company was negotiating contracts in Indonesia. I stayed in Indonesia with my wife under a social visa.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, December 8, 2004

TV Program: Wednesday, December 8, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Battle of Wits11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Campaign focuses on violence against women

Campaign focuses on violence against women The National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) has launched a 16-day campaign about ending violence against women, which is dedicated to the recently poisoned human rights campaigner Munir.The campaign, which began on Nov.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Suspect cannot visit

Suspect cannot visit victim's grave: Court BOGOR: The Cibinong District Court turned down the defense's request for murder suspect Ronald Johanes Aroean to visit the grave of the victim, Amanda Devina.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/JIFFEST-profile-Lee Chang Dong

JIFFEST-profile-Lee Chang DongJP/19/LEE(Queries in bold being checked)Lee Chang Dong: The man behind Korean cinema developmentJohn Badalu Contributor/JakartaLee Chang Dong has been one of the most important figures in Korean cinema recently.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/RI wants higher OPEC benchmark price

RI wants higher OPEC benchmark priceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia will likely ask the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) during its scheduled meeting later this week to revise upward its crude oil price band to better reflect economic developments of late.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Port policeman dies in traffic accident

Port policeman dies in traffic accident JAKARTA: Tanjung Priok Port Police detective Brig. Sahrun, 39, was killed in a hit-and-run on Monday afternoon along Jl. Raya Cakung-Cilincing in North Jakarta.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Malaysian Anwar visits old friends, makes new ones

Malaysian Anwar visits old friends, makes new onesTiarma Siboro and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta While Asian nations may have seen leadership changes over the past few years, old practices of corruption and nepotism are still very much in place, former Malaysian deputy prime ...

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Lampung plans to hold simultaneous elections

Lampung plans to hold simultaneous electionsOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung In order to prevent possible poll rigging, the Lampung General Elections Commission (KPU) is planning to hold direct elections at five regencies and municipalities at the same time.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/JP/5/BUJANG

JP/5/BUJANGBujang myth accused to have impede fight against malaria Puji Santoso The Jakarta Post/PekanbaruAyub, 47, a resident of Telaga hamlet in Batang Sari village, Indragiri Hilir regency, believes in the mythical Bujang Penunggu Laut or Bujang, Guardian of the Sea.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/`Paradise' finds itself full of optimism

`Paradise' finds itself full of optimismRizal Iwan, Contributor/Jakarta Paradise is a place to find solace, freedom and your true self.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Malaysia Airlines, No thank you!

Malaysia Airlines, No thank you! Six months ago I purchased tickets for my wife and myself, Denpasar-Vienna-Denpasar from Malaysia Airlines (MH). We also enrolled in their "Enrich" (MH064601165, MH064601180), to earn promised mileage points.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Ministers to welcome rally racers to Batam

Ministers to welcome rally racers to BatamFadli, The Jakarta Post/Batam Ministers and ambassadors will greet the participants of a three- week-long car rally between India and ASEAN countries, which culminates on Saturday in Batam, Riau Islands.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/House, govt need to communicate

House, govt need to communicateKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Minister of Law and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin on Tuesday called for intensive communication between the House of Representatives and the government to avoid deadlock in the law- making process.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Revolution is right on streets, General Sutiyoso

Revolution is right on streets, General SutiyosoDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhen one looks at the evolution of Jakarta one cannot go past Governor Ali Sadikin who was once dubbed the city's "father of development".

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Disastrous disaster management

Disastrous disaster management It has become a matter of routine -- which means something that does not attract serious attention -- for Indonesia to face major disasters, both natural and man-made ones, as if the number of fatalities or material loses incurred during the devastation are only a ...

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Governor presents computers to media

Governor presents computers to media SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna A.F. presented on Tuesday 15 desktop computers to 15 major weekly publications in the province.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Australia sees improvement in ties with RI

Australia sees improvement in ties with RIVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After the successful conduct of the first-ever direct presidential election in Indonesia, Australians are increasingly optimistic about improvements in economic relations with its near neighbor, despite some ...

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/U.S. giant firms eye investment in North Sumatra

U.S. giant firms eye investment in North SumatraApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan Some 20 representatives of various giant U.S. companies visited on the weekend Medan in North Sumatra to look into investment possibilities in the province.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Aceh governor thrown in slammer

Aceh governor thrown in slammerFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) tossed Aceh governor Abdullah Puteh in prison on Tuesday, pending his trial for his alleged involvement in a graft case in 2002.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/BMW 3P program gets good response

BMW 3P program gets good response JAKARTA: PT BMW Indonesia has sold 2,936 service packages to the country's BMW customers under its 3P -- which stands for price, performance and punctuality -- program during the April to November period, a press release said on Tuesday.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Over 1,000 migrants flee quake-hit Nabire

Over 1,000 migrants flee quake-hit NabireThe Jakarta Post, Makassar/Jayapura/Kupang As many as 1,130 migrants who fled Nabire regency, Papua after a series of deadly earthquakes, arrived home in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on Tuesday morning on board a motor boat.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Treating air accident as crimes

Treating air accident as crimesLalu A. Damanhuri, Jakarta Within a one-month period at the end of this year there have been a number of serious accidents in Indonesia in almost all forms of transport.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Munir, women's rights campaigner

Munir, women's rights campaignerA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta To commemorate International Day on the Elimination of Violence Against Women on Nov. 25 and Human Rights Day on Jakarta Post is publishing a special report on the late human rights campaigner, Munir.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Government raises Rp 1.16t from Bank Permata divestment

Government raises Rp 1.16t from Bank Permata divestmentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government on Tuesday sold another 20 percent stake in publicly listed Bank Permata, the country's seventh largest bank, raising around Rp 1.16 trillion (about US$128 million).

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/NGOs provide help for bombing victims

NGOs provide help for bombing victims JAKARTA: Non-governmental organizations Yayasan Pulih, Yayasan Forum 58 and the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) have launched an joint campaign to help people cope with trauma resulting from terrorist attacks.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Civil service hiring criticized

Civil service hiring criticized JAKARTA: Lack of transparency in the civil service recruitment process has given rise to widespread concern, a junior minister says.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/House sets up teams of investigation

House sets up teams of investigationKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday set up three teams of investigation, one monitoring team and one special committee (pansus) to deal with various issues.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Buskers to help cops protect bus passengers

Buskers to help cops protect bus passengers BEKASI: At least 300 buskers grouped in the Bekasi Street Singers Group pledged on Monday to help police protect bus passengers from pickpockets and robbers.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Graft unit takes aim at corrupt tax officers

Graft unit takes aim at corrupt tax officersUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Responding to reports of rampant corruption in the tax office, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has lambasted the finance ministry's Directorate General of Taxation, urging it to crack down on the ...

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Misery, disaster loves company

Misery, disaster loves companyManuel L. Quezon III, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network Was there any significance to Social Welfare Secretary Dinky Soliman's announcing the President's imposition of a total log ban? On the surface, it seemed happenstance.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/The man behind Korean cinema development

The man behind Korean cinema developmentJohn Badalu, Contributor/Jakarta Lee Chang Dong has been one of the most important figures in Korean cinema recently.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Ministers divided over controversial Cemex plan

Ministers divided over controversial Cemex planRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta State Minister for State Enterprises Sugiharto opposed plan by chief economic minister Aburizal Bakrie to allow Cemex SA controls a majority stake in state-owned cement producer PT Semen Gresik, in what ...

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Minister clarifies E. Timor deportations

Minister clarifies E. Timor deportations JAKARTA: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Tuesday over 200 Indonesians were deported from neighboring East Timor because they did not have valid documents.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Jakarta sets its priorities in 2005 budget

Jakarta sets its priorities in 2005 budgetBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The 2005 city budget estimates show that the Jakarta administration is focusing on the completion of a number of major projects, including two new busway corridors, the East Flood Canal and waste treatment ...

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Suspect requests to visit victim's grave rejected

Suspect requests to visit victim's grave rejectedTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post/Bogor The Cibinong District Court turned down the defense's request for murder suspect Ronald Johanes Aroean to visit the grave of the victim, Amanda Devina.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Afghan refugees stage hunger strike

Afghan refugees stage hunger strike MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Three Afghan refugees began a hunger strike on Tuesday and sewed their mouths shut, after a similar protest earlier in the year.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Council tells governor to revise minimum wage

Council tells governor to revise minimum wage The City Council sent a letter to Governor Sutiyoso on Tuesday, demanding that he revise the decree on the minimum wage for Jakarta.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Three books dedicated to Munir

Three books dedicated to Munir The 16-day campaign to end violence against women was marked with the launching of three books published by the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) and dedicated to the deceased human rights activist Munir.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/'Creativity' street children to survive

'Creativity' street children to surviveDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The young busker smiled as he passed around a hat to collect money from passengers on a bus in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta."Thank you for your kindness, ladies and gentlemen.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Minister clarifies

Minister clarifies E. Timor deportations JAKARTA: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Tuesday over 200 Indonesians were deported from neighboring East Timor because they did not have valid documents.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Committee seeks clarification on Tanah Abang

Committee seeks clarification on Tanah AbangDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A special committee of the City Council investigating a disputed plan to renovate the Tanah Abang textile market will ask 12 institutions and individuals to appear and answer questions.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Malaysia Airlines, No thank you!

Malaysia Airlines, No thank you! Six months ago I purchased tickets for my wife and myself, Denpasar-Vienna-Denpasar from Malaysia Airlines (MH). We also enrolled in their "Enrich" (MH064601165, MH064601180), to earn promised mileage points.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/South Africa's FM to visit Indonesia, discuss relations

South Africa's FM to visit Indonesia, discuss relationsVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta South African Foreign Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma arrives in Jakarta on Wednesday to lay the groundwork for the opening of a new chapter in her country's relations with Indonesia.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/AG seeks leave to quiz lawmakers

AG seeks leave to quiz lawmakers JAKARTA: Attorney General Abdul Rachman Saleh asked President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Tuesday for a permission to question four House of Representatives legislators for their alleged involvement in past graft cases.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/NU leadership race: Why did Hasyim retain power?

NU leadership race: Why did Hasyim retain power?Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta As widely predicted earlier, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Hasyim Muzadi won a further five-year term despite steadfast resistance from his predecessor and former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Deconstructing the Bush way of interpreting economics

Deconstructing the Bush way of interpreting economicsJoseph E. Stiglitz, Project Syndicate Last month's American election saw the two sides throw facts, figures, interpretations, and counter-interpretations at the hapless electorate. It is an old trick: Throw enough mud and some of it will stick.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Governor questions legal basis for councillors cars

Governor questions legal basis for councillors cars Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso questioned the legal basis for the provision of cars for 71 city councillors, arguing that such a facility was not stipulated in Government Regulation No.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Government fails to enforce new minimum wage ruling

Government fails to enforce new minimum wage rulingRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government has acknowledged that labor oversupply and the prolonged economic crisis have prevented it from enacting the new ruling on minimum wages. According to Law No.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Jakarta unable to cope with large fires

Jakarta unable to cope with large firesUrip Hudiono The Jakarta Post/JakartaIt was only recently that Marsudi, 33, and his family were able to find a new place to live -- in a crowded neighborhood in Kebon Kacang, Central Jakarta.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Indonesia's labor indicators deteriorate: ILO report

Indonesia's labor indicators deteriorate: ILO reportRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Overall labor market indicators for Indonesia and other countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific region have deteriorated over the past decade, although some improvements have been ...

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Dam-busting forest, water 'myth-understandings'

Dam-busting forest, water 'myth-understandings'Meine van Noordwijk and Fahmuddin Agus, Bogor Given that the recent tragic floods in East Java's Blitar regency are being blamed on upstream deforestation, it is timely to look at some of the myths surrounding trees and water.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Q Fest takes a walk on the wild side

Q Fest takes a walk on the wild sidePaul F. Agusta, Contributor/Jakarta For the third year in a row, the Q Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (QFF) will present Jakartans with an alternative selection of films they most likely would not see anywhere else.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Police officers to go on trial

Police officers to go on trial JAYAPURA, Papua: The deputy chairman of the Papua Prosecutor's Office, Djohani Silalahi, interviewed on Tuesday five officers accused of involvement in illegal logging in Sorong regency.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Three toll roads to be built

Three toll roads to be built BANDUNG: The government plans to build three toll roads in West Java with financing from the central government, the West Java provincial government and private investors.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Tax office comes under fire from antigraft commission

Tax office comes under fire from antigraft commissionUrip Hudiono The Jakarta Post/JakartaResponding to reports of rampant corruption in the tax office, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has lambasted the finance ministry's Directorate General of Taxation, urging it to crack down on ...

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Suciwati: Human rights activists need proper protection

Suciwati: Human rights activists need proper protection The death of human rights campaigner Munir from poisoning during his trip to the Netherlands two months ago, has highlighted the need for the state to legally protect activists, his widow says.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/JP/5/nu

JP/5/nuGus Dur presses ahead with plan to split NUNana Rukmana and Slamet Susanto The Jakarta Post/Cirebon/YogyakartaFormer president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid will likely press ahead with his plan to soon break up Nahdlatul Ulama in protest against NU chairman Hasyim Muzadi's winning of a ...

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Gus Dur presses ahead with plan to split NU

Gus Dur presses ahead with plan to split NUNana Rukmana and Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/Cirebon/Yogyakarta Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid will likely press ahead with his plan to soon break up Nahdlatul Ulama in protest against NU chairman Hasyim Muzadi's winning of a second ...

Wed, 08 Dec 2004

JP/Illiteracy down in Tangerang

Illiteracy down in Tangerang TANGERANG: After a two-year intensive adult education program, Tangerang regency managed to reduce the number of illiterate people from 17,514 to 2,673.The success in 26 districts prompted President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to give the regency an award last week.