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Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Navy warns of imminent disputes over 12 remote islands

Navy warns of imminent disputes over 12 remote islandsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Navy warned on Wednesday that Indonesia could become embroiled in new disputes with neighboring countries over a number of islands located in border areas if it did not take adequate measures to assert ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Concept cars grabs attention at show

Concept cars grabs attention at showNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA major motor show would not be complete without the presence of concept vehicles, as they display a car maker's cutting-edge technology and continuous effort to lead the industry, as well as function as a good PR tool.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/VW Golf puts safety first

VW Golf puts safety firstPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wenda Wonoseputro has a cautionary tale for those who are thinking of buying a new car."A noted businessman, who is a friend of mine, still regrets his choice of car.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/No room at the inn for weekenders, 3,000 more beds needed in Bandung

No room at the inn for weekenders, 3,000 more beds needed in BandungYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungSurya was confused.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Post of TNI chief should not be filled by Army only: House

Post of TNI chief should not be filled by Army only: HouseKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn order to ensure fairness within the Indonesian Military (TNI) forces, several factions in the House of Representatives proposed on Wednesday that the TNI chief's position should be ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/New Audi A6 emphasizes single frame in its facelift

New Audi A6 emphasizes single frame in its faceliftWhat is so special about the New Audi A6 and what is the difference with the older version? Those questions were raised during the unveiling of the New Audi A6 during the Second Jakarta Motor Show at the Jakarta Convention Center last weekend.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golfpakai tulisan yg dibawah sebagai standfirst When safety is a car's main priorityPrimastuti Handayani The Jakarta Post/JakartaWenda Wonoseputro has a cautionary tale for those who are thinking of buying a new car.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Library offers alternative pastime

Library offers alternative pastimeEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs part of World Literacy Day which fell on Sept. 8, The Jakarta Post's Evi Mariani has been investigating library facilities in the city. Today, we take a look at libraries of two prominent research centers.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Commission could be 'whitewash machine'

Commission could be 'whitewash machine'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAttempts to heal the wounds of those victimized by large scale human rights violations in the past should be the priority of the truth and reconciliation commission, which is due to be set up next year, ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Jauhari sprints to 5,000m victory

Jauhari sprints to 5,000m victoryMoch N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Jauhari Johan won the men's 5,000 meters as the South Sumatra team doubled its pleasure on the third day of the track and field competition at the National Games here on Wednesday.Jauhari won the race in 14:58.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Legislators echo concerns over domestic violence bill

Legislators echo concerns over domestic violence billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSeveral legislators on Wednesday backed women activists' criticism of the domestic violence bill for not setting out minimum penalties for violators.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Rupiah may strengthen after polls: BI

Rupiah may strengthen after polls: BIRendi A. Witular, JakartaThe central bank expects the rupiah to strengthen after the presidential election runoff, saying that the forming of a new government should eliminate political uncertainty and lure new foreign investment.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/'Jakartans should have at least two cars'

'Jakartans should have at least two cars'Jakarta already homes 1.3 million passenger cars. With an estimated increase of 138 units per day, vehicles in the capital have been forced to move at a snail's pace, particularly during peak hours.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Motorcycle wash brings hope to Kampung Bali

Motorcycle wash brings hope to Kampung BaliLeony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, JakartaFive motorcycles were parked behind the wooden fence encircling Pelita Ilmu Foundation (YPI) in Kampung Bali, Central Jakarta, while two young men vigorously cleaned a Yamaha Jupiter, spraying water and wiping it off ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Activist par excellence

Activist par excellence Munir's life and career exemplify that of a man who answers his calling to the end. The diminutive rights activist championed a great cause during an extremely difficult period in Indonesian history.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Breaking free with the new Ford Escape 2.3 L

Breaking free with the new Ford Escape 2.3 LNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt was a hot, sunny day when I drove the new Ford Escape 2.3L out of the Indomobil compound in Cawang, East Jakarta, for a test drive offered by PT Ford Motor Indonesia for a couple of days.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Election commission set to hold presidential dialog

Election commission set to hold presidential dialogM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt's confirmed: President Megawati Soekarnoputri and her rival Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will not even be in the same room during the pre-rehearsed dialogs that are to substitute for a candidates' debate ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Islam resurgence 'won't turn RI Muslims into radicals'

Islam resurgence 'won't turn RI Muslims into radicals'Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, ParisThe resurgence of Islam in Southeast Asia will not turn Indonesian Muslims, the majority of whom are moderate, into radicals, said a renowned Indonesian Islamic scholar at a conference in Paris last ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Why my acquaintance John Kerry can lose

Why my acquaintance John Kerry can loseW. Scott Thompson, Gianyar, Bali He's smart and good-looking. He's both a patrician, Jewish, and Irish, oxymoronic in American establishment circles.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Taufik to face Simon in badminton final match

Taufik to face Simon in badminton final matchEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat finally seems to be hitting his stride.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Police HQ to have 23-story building

Police HQ to have 23-story building JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police Headquarters will have a new Rp 660.1 billion (US$71.19 million) building constructed in its compound on Jl. Sudirman, South Jakarta.The 23-story building will house the newly inaugurated counterterror detachment (Den88).

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Military command dismisses 39 soldiers

Military command dismisses 39 soldiers BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: Chief of Tanjungpura Military Command overseeing East Kalimantan province discharged on Wednesday 39 soldiers under his command. Three were discharged due to drug problems, 35 were deserters and one due to a sex scandal.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Complainant protests halt of Coke probe

Complainant protests halt of Coke probeUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Police have decided to drop the investigation into the complaint filed by Japanese Takasu Masaharu against Coca Cola due to lack of evidence.Masaharu, however, has opposed the decision.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/ASEAN way of integration

ASEAN way of integration Given past experiences with ASEAN's wayward approach to the process of economic integration, we tend to welcome with qualifications the bold decision of the 36th ASEAN Economic Ministers meeting here last week to speed up the move towards a single economic community.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Shooters shatter national records

Shooters shatter national recordsMoch.N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang South Sumatra shooter Ridwan Gunawan and the Central Java team set new records in taking their golds at the National Games' shooting competition here on Wednesday.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Husband, wife die in family dispute

Husband, wife die in family dispute MUSI RAWAS, South Sumatra: A couple died on Sunday in a coffee plantation in Taba Renah subdistrict, Musi Rawas regency here.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Free ARV drugs available at community health centers

Free ARV drugs available at community health centersDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPeople living with HIV/AIDS in Indonesia would probably never have imagined they would be able to obtain antiretroviral (ARV) drugs at a community health center, that is, not until the government launched a ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Risks at high altitude

Risks at high altitude The reason for the sudden death of rights campaigner Munir onboard a Garuda flight to the Netherlands will be disclosed only after an autopsy is performed on his remains.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Sutrisno breaks world mark in Palembang

Sutrisno breaks world mark in PalembangEva C. Komandjaja and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang While the track and field venue has seen some less than enthralling performances in terms of international standards, Sutrisno, a powerlifter broke a world record on Wednesday.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE, Sept. 14, 2004

FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE, Sept. 14, 2004Date of Approval: Friday, Sept. 10, 2004Creating cinematic atmosphere through BenQ PE8700 projector If you want to have a true cinematic experience with your home theater, then BenQ PE8700 - the latest model of home theater multimedia projector - must ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Depok councillors questioned

Depok councillors questioned JAKARTA: Jakarta Police questioned for the second time four former Depok councillors and two councillors, who were just sworn in, and a secretary at the council office on Wednesday over their alleged involvement in a graft case that caused some Rp 9 ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Anwar is now at the crossroads

Anwar is now at the crossroadsWong Chun Wai, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia Days before the three-person Federal Court bench met to deliver the verdict on Thursday on the appeal of Anwar Ibrahim against the sodomy charge, the Prime Minister was told that Anwar would walk out a ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/JP/5/PIJAT

JP/5/PIJATMassage business thrives in BatamFadli The Jakarta Post/BatamMany people are prepared to travel halfway across Jakarta, battling heavy traffic for an hour's massage with a skilled therapist, and, finally, the chance to relax.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Medal Tally

Medal Tally The medal table on seventh day of the 16th National Games (PON) in Palembang on Wednesday (as of 8.45):1 Jakarta 75 64 58 197 2 W. Java 50 36 42 128 3 C. Java 37 35 37 109 4 E. Java 34 41 65 140 5 S. Sumatra 22 26 22 70 6 Jambi 20 18 10 48 7 N.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/City councillors expected to get pay increase

City councillors expected to get pay increaseThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city administration is likely to allocate more funds from its budget following the issuance of Government Regulation No.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/25 percent of schools in W. Java damaged

25 percent of schools in W. Java damaged INDRAMAYU, West Java: Almost twenty-five percent of school buildings are damaged in Indramayu regency, West Java province, it was reported recently.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/New Audi A6 emphasizes single frame in its facelift

New Audi A6 emphasizes single frame in its faceliftWhat is so special about the New Audi A6 and what is the difference with the older version? Those questions were raised during the unveiling of the New Audi A6 during the Second Jakarta Motor Show at the Jakarta Convention Center last weekend.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Regions need more money to abolish 'nuisance' taxes

Regions need more money to abolish 'nuisance' taxesTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government must quickly seek solutions to the problems caused by the implementation of local autonomy, must of which are caused by the reluctance of the central government to delegate its powers to the ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Schools in Jambi close due to choking haze

Schools in Jambi close due to choking hazeJon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post, JambiThe haze in Jambi and Central Kalimantan provinces worsened on Wednesday, prompting local authorities, particularly in Jambi province, to close several schools.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Honda to set up 3rd motorcycle plant in Bekasi

Honda to set up 3rd motorcycle plant in BekasiZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJapan's Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Commission I asked to give input

Commission I asked to give input JAKARTA: The House of Representatives Commission II on legal and domestic affairs has requested input from colleagues from Commission I on political and international affairs regarding the bill on immigration the former is deliberating.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Dropping of mangrove case meets with protest

Dropping of mangrove case meets with protestDamar Harsanto , The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter returning the case files on the illegal felling of 240 mangrove trees in protected forest on the Prof. Dr.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/China's rise shifts balance of power in Asia

China's rise shifts balance of power in AsiaMichael Richardson, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore As China's growing power and influence permeate Asia and the Pacific, countries in the region are recalibrating their relations with Beijing to acknowledge its status and ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/TV Program: Thursday, September 9, 2004

TV Program: Thursday, September 9, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:05 Documentary7:30 Sport News: Jurnal PON8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Panwaslu to probe campaign violation

Panwaslu to probe campaign violation BANDUNG: Garut Regency Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) is probing an alleged electoral violation, following a campaign rally held by Megawati's campaign team on Wednesday in Garut regency.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/KPU proposes extra budget

KPU proposes extra budget JAKARTA: Although its budget proposal for organizing the runoff election has not yet been approved by the House of Representatives, the General Elections Commission (KPU) proposed on Wednesday Rp 803 billion in an additional budget to fund its operational costs in 2005.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Government provides training for widows

Government provides training for widows BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The Aceh provincial government has began vocational training and psychological counseling for 80 widows, victims of the prolonged war in the troubled province. The program began several days ago.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Maryono sets new national record

Maryono sets new national recordMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Maryono of West Kalimantan set a new national record on Wednesday in the men's 52 kilogram powerlifting competition at the National Games, which gave him a gold medal on the opening day of the powerlifting competition ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Authorities to blame for plight of migrant workers

Authorities to blame for plight of migrant workers The Malaysian government has again deported Indonesian illegal workers, which has added to the unemployment issues here.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 9, 2004

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 9, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" FestivalNusa Dua Festival, organized by The Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC), at Nusa Dua Resort, until Sept. 16. Sept. 9: Children's Gong Kebyar, 7 p.m., traditional dances, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 10: traditional dances, 7:30 p.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Elections in Indonesia

Elections in Indonesia With the final round of the presidential election around the corner, it is perhaps the right time to compare the pros and cons of two methods employed in electing the CEO of a country: A "direct" election -- as is practiced in the U.S.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Bomb conspirator gets 3 years, five less than sought by prosecutor

Bomb conspirator gets 3 years, five less than sought by prosecutorPuji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, PekanbaruA defendant accused of assisting the perpetrators of the Pekanbaru Christmas Eve 2000 bombings has been sentenced to three years in prison, five years less than requested by the prosecution.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 9, 2004

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 9, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" FestivalNusa Dua Festival, organized by The Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC), at Nusa Dua Resort, until Sept. 16. Sept. 9: Children's Gong Kebyar, 7 p.m., traditional dances, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 10: traditional dances, 7:30 p.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/HSBC plans $300m 'syariah' loan

HSBC plans $300m 'syariah' loanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) plans to arrange a US$300 million financing facility for a local company through the syariah arrangement in a bid to develop the syariah investment in the country.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Secret of power transfer dies with former chief M. Jusuf

Secret of power transfer dies with former chief M. JusufAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarAnother former military chief, Gen. (ret) Andi Mohamad Jusuf, died on Wednesday, just a week after the death of Gen.(ret) L. Benny Moerdani on Aug. 29.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Aceh gold medalist Habli hopes for permanent job

Aceh gold medalist Habli hopes for permanent jobMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang For Habli, winning the gold in fencing for Aceh at the ongoing National Games (PON) is an honor -- and for Aceh, it is the shiniest, most gleaming medal, given that it is the only gold the province has ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/No second round in regional elections

No second round in regional elections JAKARTA: Unlike the presidential election, the election of governors, mayors, or regents will last only one round, with candidates who garner the simple majority emerging as the winners.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Police quizzed for assaulting soldier

Police quizzed for assaulting soldier JAKARTA: Six police officers are being interrogated for allegedly assaulting an Army soldier in Sunter Agung, North Jakarta, on Tuesday night.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Embassies sheltering 1,100 workers

Embassies sheltering 1,100 workersSari P. Setiogi and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesian representative offices in several foreign countries are sheltering 1,138 migrant workers with a variety of problems, many of which have not been addressed.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/EU lifts bans on RI fish exporters

EU lifts bans on RI fish exportersAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Rokhmin Dahuri announced on Wednesday that the European Union (EU) had lifted bans on 13 of the 16 tuna exporter companies previously forbidden to export fish to the region.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Guard arrested for sexual assault

Guard arrested for sexual assault JAKARTA: Police arrested a security guard of a company in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, for allegedly sexually assaulting six girls, aged between six and eight years old.City Police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Police chief put in the dock by NTT religious leaders

Police chief put in the dock by NTT religious leadersYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangA number of religious leaders descended upon the East Nusa Tenggara legislative council building on Wednesday, demanding that a newly appointed police chief be dismissed for allegedly backing illegal ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/TV Program: Thursday, September 9, 2004

TV Program: Thursday, September 9, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:05 Documentary7:30 Sport News: Jurnal PON8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Online catalog faces technical problem

Online catalog faces technical problemA year ago, four private libraries in Jakarta agreed to develop a joint website where the public could access the catalogs of the four libraries.Up until now, the website, www.pustakabersama.net, remains under construction.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Strong sales reported at motor show

Strong sales reported at motor showNovan Iman Santosa , The Jakarta Post, JakartaMost of the car companies taking part in the second Jakarta Motor Show predicted on Wednesday that they would be able to meet their sales targets by the time the 10-day event ends on Sunday.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Makassar councillors installed after two days of delay

Makassar councillors installed after two days of delayAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarThe new Makassar municipal legislative council was eventually inaugurated on Wednesday after two days of delay due to protests over a dispute between local election officials and the South Sulawesi ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Organizer of alleged pro-Mega quiz questioned

Organizer of alleged pro-Mega quiz questionedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/PadangThe Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) questioned on Wednesday an official from a foundation that has been holding a multi-billion rupiah quiz, who acknowledged that the program was deliberately held in the approach ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Should Indonesia's mutual funds be taxed?

Should Indonesia's mutual funds be taxed?Martin Jenkins, Jakarta Mutual funds allow the general public easy access to the financial markets.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Diplomatic dean suspends receptions

Diplomatic dean suspends receptionsAs a solidarity measure for the hundreds of victims and their families of the tragedy in Beslan, Russia, the dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Jakarta will suspend all farewell and welcome receptions starting from Sep. 9 to Dec. 1, 2004.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Cemex agrees to govt buy-back

Cemex agrees to govt buy-backRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Mexican cement giant Cemex SA has agreed to the Indonesian government's proposal to reclaim the former's entire stake in publicly listed cement producer PT Semen Gresik (SG) as a way to resolve a protracted investment dispute, a minister said.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/JP/17/

JP/17/Concept cars eye-catching at show Novan Iman Santosa The Jakarta Post JakartaA major motor show would not be complete without the presence of concept vehicles, as they display a car maker's cutting-edge technology and continuous effort to lead the industry, as well as function as a good PR ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Robber seizes gold, money

Robber seizes gold, money JAKARTA: A man broke into a house in Bojongsari subdistrict, Jatiasih, Bekasi, on Tuesday evening and forced at knifepoint a resident of the house to hand over her gold jewelry and Rp 400,000 (US$43) in cash.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/UNDP launches radio campaign

UNDP launches radio campaign JAKARTA: The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Indonesian government launched on Wednesday a radio campaign to promote Millennium Development Goals and the country's measures to deal with poverty.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/Righting reform, the gap between rules and public perception

Righting reform, the gap between rules and public perceptionDani Rodrik, Project Syndicate Most economists now agree that institutional quality holds the key to prosperity.

Thu, 09 Sep 2004

JP/China's help sought over textile woes

China's help sought over textile woesZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is seeking the help of China in restructuring Indonesia's ailing textile industry, a senior official at the Ministry of Industry and Trade said on Wednesday.