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Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/51 people dead as truck totals bus from Bali

51 people dead as truck totals bus from BaliID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya At least 51 people, including 48 high school students from Sleman regency, Yogyakarta, were killed as their bus collided with a trailer truck and a minivan on Wednesday night in Situbondo regency, East Java.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Cirebon to build Rp 150b industrial park

Cirebon to build Rp 150b industrial parkNana Rukmana The Jakarta Post Cirebon, West JavaThe Cirebon administration is planning to build an international industrial park in Astanajapura subdistrict in a move to attract more domestic and foreign investors and to accelerate the regency's economic ...

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Part 1 of 2: Why we've failed to recover from economic crisis

Part 1 of 2: Why we've failed to recover from economic crisisSri Pamoedjo Rahardjo, Executive Director Center for the Study of Administration and Management Indonesia, Jakarta The debate on Indonesia exiting the International Monetary Fund (IMF) assistance program offers opposing views within ...

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/'Aceh has buried special autonomy, sharia law'

'Aceh has buried special autonomy, sharia law' Amid the ongoing military operation to quell the armed rebellion in Aceh, it is very difficult to meet with GAM leaders.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/GDP grows 4.14% in 3-Q on stronger exports: BI

GDP grows 4.14% in 3-Q on stronger exports: BIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia estimated on Wednesday that the economy grew on the back of an improved export performance by 4.14 percent on the year in the third quarter, higher than the 3.76 percent posted in the second quarter.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Bedugul offers orchids and convenience

Bedugul offers orchids and convenienceI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali With its cool air, beautiful scenery and quiet atmosphere, Bedugul in Tabanan regency is a comfortable haven for those who have grown bored with Kuta's cramped environs and frustrated with Denpasar's traffic ...

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Farah Wardani

Farah Wardani Contributor Jakarta Between 1973 and 1983, a child exodus occurred in Indonesia, whereby a great number of Indonesian babies and children were taken by adoptive parents from foreign countries, mostly the Netherlands.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Career-based colleges help fill gap of qualified workers

Career-based colleges help fill gap of qualified workersSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's rapid industrial growth requires a supply of skilled and work-ready employees.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Kamasan painting provide livelihood for local people

Kamasan painting provide livelihood for local peopleTri Vivi Suryani, Contributor, Klungkung, East Bali Art and religion, for the Balinese, are inseparable from life. Painting, dance, music and decorative arts were previously created for religious purposes.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Jambi Police free 4 Chinese citizens

Jambi Police free 4 Chinese citizens JAMBI, Jambi: Four Chinese nationals arrested last Sunday in Jambi province for alleged possession of fake passports have been freed, the head of the provincial immigration office said here on Wednesday.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Foreign investors eye Seram

Foreign investors eye Seram AMBON, Maluku: A number of investors from China and Japan as well as European countries have reportedly expressed interest in doing business in Seram Island in Maluku province, an official said here on Wednesday.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Strong, respected govt required to combat corruption

Strong, respected govt required to combat corruptionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's lack of legitimacy and political will has allowed corruption to flourish, say activist students, the vanguard of the country's reform movement.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/China and India join ASEAN security pact

China and India join ASEAN security pactThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali China and India signed the ASEAN Treaty of Amity and Cooperation on Wednesday, renouncing war as a means to settle disputes among signatory countries.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Koizumi urges peace in Aceh, offers help

Koizumi urges peace in Aceh, offers helpThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi reiterated here his government's readiness to help the Indonesian government to end the war between Jakarta and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and to find a sustainable and peaceful ...

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Feminist philosophy book launched

Feminist philosophy book launched JAKARTA: University of Indonesia lecturer Gadis Arivia launched on Wednesday a book titled Filsafat Berperspektif Feminist (Philosophy with Feminist Perspective).

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/'Never leave your home, office empty'

'Never leave your home, office empty'Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When the lights are left on all day, the gate remains locked and gutters are dry for days, burglars will quickly surmise that the premises are empty.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Wisma BNI 46 gets bomb hoax

Wisma BNI 46 gets bomb hoax JAKARTA: About 500 people were evacuated from Jakarta's landmark BNI building on Jl. Sudirman after a bomb threat was received at 8:45 a.m on Wednesday.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Correction

Correction A story which appeared on Page 4 on Oct. 7 titled Navy deploys antiterror reinforcement troops quoted Antara news agency as reporting that Indonesia and Malaysia were scheduled to host joint anti-sea mine exercises last April. This should have been Indonesia and Singapore.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Cyber Access wins 3G license

Cyber Access wins 3G licenseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Cyber Access Communications, a relatively unknown player in the telecommunications industry, has won a bidding process arranged by the government to provide the most advanced third generation (3G) mobile services nationwide.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/After Moody's, S&P takes turn upgrading RI's rating

After Moody's, S&P takes turn upgrading RI's ratingThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Standard and Poor's (S&P) Ratings Services upgraded on Wednesday the country's sovereign ratings for the second time this year in the latest vote of confidence in the country's fiscal and economic stability.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Futsal tourney to host 24 teams

Futsal tourney to host 24 teams JAKARTA: The Inspiro Futsal Championship 2003 for university students in Jakarta will be held from Oct. 14 to 24 with 24 teams set to compete for the total prize of Rp 25 million (about US$3,000).The teams will be divided into three groups in three separated venues.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Political parties unpopular with public

Political parties unpopular with publicKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Major political parties contesting the 2004 general election have failed to woo support from poor people living in urban areas, according to a recent poll.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Inebriated Korean arrested after crash

Inebriated Korean arrested after crash TANGERANG: Tangerang Police arrested a Korean national late on Tuesday after he was involved in a fatal traffic accident on Jl. Bulevard in Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang, in which one motorcyclist was killed and another seriously injured.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Council mulls censuring Cirebon mayor

Council mulls censuring Cirebon mayor CIREBON, West Java: The Cirebon legislative council is considering censuring Mayor Subardi, who has been in office for six months, for alleged incompetence.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Doubt cast on rubber cartel

Doubt cast on rubber cartelSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The establishment of a rubber cartel by Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand has had an immediate positive impact on the price of the commodity.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/KPU boss gets black magic threat

KPU boss gets black magic threat JAKARTA: After receiving live bullets last week, General Elections Commission (KPU) chairman Nazaruddin Sjamsuddin said on Tuesday he recently heard from someone who had threatened to exercise black magic on him.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/RI assured of final place in tennis tourney finals

RI assured of final place in tennis tourney finalsZakki Hakim , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian players have been assured of a place in the finals at in the second series of the US$10,000 Indonesia Women's Circuit with the hosts taking all four places in the bottom half of the quarterfinal ...

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/JP/7/PUSPA

JP/7/PUSPAWorking towards cooperation between ASEAN, East Asia S. Pushpanathan Head, External Relations ASEAN Secretariat Jakarta Cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and countries of East Asia was formally launched with the Joint Statement on East Asia ...

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Futsal tourney to host 24 teams

Futsal tourney to host 24 teams JAKARTA: The Inspiro Futsal Championship 2003 for university students in Jakarta will be held from Oct. 14 to 24 with 24 teams set to compete for the total prize of Rp 25 million (about US$3,000).

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Land sharing proposed for evicted residents

Land sharing proposed for evicted residentsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the recent violent evictions in the capital, activists and councillors suggested a more civilized way of solving the seemingly never-ending problem by arranging land-sharing deals between ...

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Senayan CC bests JCA annual meet

Senayan CC bests JCA annual meetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six local and two overseas teams from Malaysia and Singapore took part in the Jakarta Cricket Association (JCA) annual tournament on Oct. 4 and Oct. 5.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Welcome to China's new growth path

Welcome to China's new growth pathThe Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok The leadership's change in emphasis from a high-growth to a sustainable economy bodes well for the region too.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Indonesia to join World Cyber Games

Indonesia to join World Cyber GamesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seven Indonesian gamers will participate in the US$350,000 World Cyber Games in Seoul, South Korea, from Oct. 12 to Oct. 18.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Doubt cast on rubber cartel

Doubt cast on rubber cartel JP/14/rubber Sari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The establishment of a rubber cartel by Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand has had an immediate positive impact on the price of the commodity.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Hard work pays off for Chrisjon

Hard work pays off for ChrisjonSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang The 23-year-old fighter Christian John, or Chrisjon, recently won an interim World Boxing Association (WBA) title.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Cirebon regency to build Rp 150b industrial park

Cirebon regency to build Rp 150b industrial parkNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java The Cirebon administration is planning to build an international industrial park in Astanajapura subdistrict in a move to attract more domestic and foreign investors and to accelerate the regency's ...

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Clerics want Criminal Code to incorporate Sharia

Clerics want Criminal Code to incorporate ShariaYuli Tri Suwarni and Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Around 200 hard-line clerics urged the government to include Islamic sharia law in the revised Criminal Code (KUHP) as they cut short their two-day meeting here, which was ...

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Time for Supreme Court to improve its image

Time for Supreme Court to improve its imageT.Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta , tabita@cbn.net.id A judge is one of the most respected professionals in society with such reverence and power that he or she is called "your honor".

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/City's prepares mamoth flood prevention measures

City's prepares mamoth flood prevention measuresThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta To face possible flooding in coming weeks, the city's crisis coordinating team revealed that this year's project would be more comprehensive than in previous years.Team officer Z.A.T.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Soemantri heads new commission

Soemantri heads new commission JAKARTA: The newly formed Constitutional Commission unanimously elected on Wednesday senior constitutional law expert Sri Soemantri as commission chairman at their first meeting.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Council mulls censuring Cirebon mayor

Council mulls censuring Cirebon mayor CIREBON, West Java: The Cirebon legislative council is considering censuring Mayor Subardi, who has been in office for six months, for alleged incompetence.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/JSX expects losses this and next year

JSX expects losses this and next yearRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) expects losses for this year and next year due to a higher burden of operating costs and a lower income from trading activities.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Harborers of Bali bombers get jail term

Harborers of Bali bombers get jail termWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The Denpasar District Court sentenced on Wednesday three more people to jail for harboring and assisting Bali bombers while they were fugitives.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Correction:

Correction:The Australian Rules photo from last Thursday, Oct. 2, should have been credited to Jason Childs, instead of Marian Carroll. The photo is from the last match they played against the Jakarta Bintangs earlier this year. We regret the error.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Lack of knowledge on sex, drugs puts adolescents at risk

Lack of knowledge on sex, drugs puts adolescents at riskEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lack of knowledge about sex, reproductive health and illegal drugs has put Indonesian adolescents at risk, while data made available by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) shows that 23.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/ASEAN must find the best way to solve issues of migrant workers

ASEAN must find the best way to solve issues of migrant workersWahyu Susilo, Executive Secretary, Consortium for Indonesian Migrant Workers Advocacy (Kopbumi), Jakarta, seknas.kopbumi@lycos.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/U.S. agents target RI in rigid visa checks

U.S. agents target RI in rigid visa checksTiarma Siboro and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Denpasar The Indonesian government says it is unaware of the United States administration's plan to deploy agents to oversee visa operations at U.S.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Foreign investors eye Seram

Foreign investors eye Seram AMBON, Maluku: A number of investors from China and Japan as well as European countries have reportedly expressed interest in doing business in Seram Island in Maluku province, an official said here on Wednesday.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Suspect admits to strangling girl for jewelry

Suspect admits to strangling girl for jewelry Marni Masim, 36 -- the sole suspect in the murder of an elementary schoolgirl, Nita, 8, in Bogor regency -- admitted that she had strangled the girl purely to steal her jewelry.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Witnesses blame delay in arms trial

Witnesses blame delay in arms trial JAYAPURA, Papua: The military tribunal here delayed again on Wednesday the trial of two soldiers charged with involvement in the April burglary of munitions from an Army arsenal in Mamena regency, as witnesses did not appear.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/ASEAN Security Cooperation

ASEAN Security Cooperation Undoubtedly, the signing of what the 10 leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) refer to as Bali Concord II is an impressive achievement in terms of solidifying the sense of community in the region.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/TV Program: Thursday, October 9, 2003

TV Program: Thursday, October 9, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi8:00 Quiz9:00 Business Magazine11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/'We need skilled volunters'

'We need skilled volunters' With the rainy season upon us, many Jakartans remember how massive floods inundated the capital last year. The Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) has warned that the rains will peak in January and February next year and there is a possibility of flooding.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/UI gets $13,000 grant from OGFICE

UI gets $13,000 grant from OGFICE DEPOK: The University of Indonesia (UI) received a US$13,000 grant from the Osaka Gas Foundation of International Culture Exchange (OGFICE) on Wednesday.The money will be used to finance four natural gas research projects run by the university.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Soemantri heads new commission

Soemantri heads new commission JAKARTA: The newly formed Constitutional Commission unanimously elected on Wednesday senior constitutional law expert Sri Soemantri as commission chairman at their first meeting.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Mahathir steals Summit spotlight

Mahathir steals Summit spotlightThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali The retiring Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has dominated the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) summit, revealing his seniority and statesmanship in his last public appearance at the regional forum.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/After Moody's, S&P ups Indonesia's sovereign ratings

After Moody's, S&P ups Indonesia's sovereign ratingsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Standard and Poor's (S&P) Ratings Services upgraded on Wednesday the country's sovereign ratings for the second time this year in the latest vote of confidence in the country's fiscal and economic stability.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Court set to open trial of 11 alleged GAM bombers

Court set to open trial of 11 alleged GAM bombersApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Medan, North SumatraThe Medan District Court is scheduled to begin the trial next week in Medan of 11 alleged members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) on charges of planting bombs in three separate locations in ...

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/ASEAN to get in sync with partners

ASEAN to get in sync with partnersThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali In their bilateral summit with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Wednesday, the leaders of China, Japan, South Korea and India, expressed their support for the Bali Concord II as a solid platform to achieve an ...

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Five foreign firms eye RI biotech centers

Five foreign firms eye RI biotech centersMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta At least five foreign companies have expressed interest in a planned biotechnology research center on Rempang island, off Singapore, a government official said.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Tangerang to have mall big shopping

Tangerang to have mall big shoppingMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The controversy-laden construction of the largest mall in Tangerang municipality is near completion and ready for operation, and will need some 10,000 new employees."Job vacancies are still wide open until December.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/12 regencies yet to report on fund usage

12 regencies yet to report on fund usageNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nangroe Aceh Darussalam The Aceh provincial administration disbursed on Wednesday the third batch of humanitarian aid totaling Rp 25.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Futsal tourney to host 24 teams

Futsal tourney to host 24 teams JAKARTA: The Inspiro Futsal Championship 2003 for university students in Jakarta will be held from Oct. 14 to Oct. 24 with 24 teams set to compete for the total prize of Rp 25 million (approximately US$3,000).

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Taufik splits with coach; concern over Olympics bid

Taufik splits with coach; concern over Olympics bidMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Taufik Hidayat got a financial boost in the run-up to his 2004 Olympics campaign, but Indonesia's number one shuttler disclosed after the contract signing here on Wednesday that he had already parted with his ...

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Alleged GAM bombers go on trial

Alleged GAM bombers go on trialApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The Medan district court is scheduled to begin the trial next week in Medan of 11 alleged members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) on charges of planting bombs in three separate locations in Medan last year and ...

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Court reassigns two judges in 'Tempo' case

Court reassigns two judges in 'Tempo' caseM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two judges from the East Jakarta District Court who issued an asset preservation order on the property of Tempo cofounder Goenawan Mohamad and Koran Tempo daily at the request of businessman Tomy Winata have ...

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/RI trails behind Thailand and Vietnam in education

RI trails behind Thailand and Vietnam in educationT. Sima Gunawan Contributor Jakarta People have long complained about the high cost of education and the amount of money needed to send their children to university.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Captains declared suspects over fatal collision in Java Sea

Captains declared suspects over fatal collision in Java SeaID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The captains of two ships that collided in waters off Gresik regency, East Java, last month are being detained as suspects in the accident, in which three people died, officials said on Wednesday.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali

The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japan signed the Framework for Comprehensive Economic Partnership (CEP) on Wednesday to minimize barriers and deepen economic linkages between ASEAN and Japan.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Inebriated Korean arrested after crash

Inebriated Korean arrested after crash TANGERANG: Tangerang Police arrested a Korean national late on Tuesday after he was involved in a fatal traffic accident on Jl. Bulevard in Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang, in which one motorcyclist was killed and another seriously injured.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Trust on U.S. monetary policy won't stabilize China's economy

Trust on U.S. monetary policy won't stabilize China's economyPentti Kouri, Economist, International Monetary Fund, Project Syndicate Under heavy pressure from America, China's leaders have agreed in principle to float the renminbi, but refuse to say when.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Return to dark ages

Return to dark ages I refer to the front page article in The Jakarta Post, on Sept. 30, entitled Code revision says 'no' to casual sex, sorcery.Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra's idea to restrict and regulate the sexual behavior of legal consenting adults is archaic.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/ASEAN, China vow to speed up free trade talks

ASEAN, China vow to speed up free trade talksThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China agreed on Wednesday to speed up talks to set up a Free Trade Area (FTA) by 2010 that would be the world's largest trading bloc.

Thu, 09 Oct 2003

JP/Algerian president to visit RI

Algerian president to visit RI JAKARTA: Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will visit Indonesia from Oct. 12 through Oct. 15, aiming to boost bilateral ties between the two countries.