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62 articles.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Karsono defies Jakarta PBSI decision over his dismissal

Karsono defies Jakarta PBSI decision over his dismissalNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta chapter of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has dismissed its chief, Karsono, for failing to support the organization's candidate for the top post at PBSI.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Regional security in the 21st century

Regional security in the 21st centuryAli Alatas, Former Indonesian Foreign Minister, Singapore, Part 2 of 2 UN Secretary General Kofi Annan during the 1999 General Assembly session specifically raised this issue, thus sparking an international debate which may well continue for many years to come.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/RI, post-Shanghai

RI, post-Shanghai For the first time in its 12-year history, the meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum just concluded in Shanghai came out with an official statement that is not strictly of an economic nature. The fact that U.S. President George W.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Prostitution rampant in Medan, Batam

Prostitution rampant in Medan, BatamApriadi Gunawan and Fadly The Jakarta Post Medan and Batam Five underage women identified as IM, A, FY, E and W had no idea that they would be traded as prostitutes in a red light district in Dumai, Riau, when Romantan Sinaga alias Nico or Onces, and Andi ...

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Minahasa to ban illegal gold-mining

Minahasa to ban illegal gold-mining MANADO, North Sulawesi: North Sulawesi Vice Governor Freddy Sualang disclosed on Monday that the provincial administration would crack down on illegal gold-mining in the province as it was causing environmental damage.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/New traffic routes applied in S. Jakarta

New traffic routes applied in S. Jakarta JAKARTA: The flow of traffic on Jl. Ciputat Raya and several roads in South Jakarta will be changed starting on Tuesday in order to ease traffic congestion in the area.Motorists from the direction of Jl.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Tommy still wanted, Bagir says

Tommy still wanted, Bagir says JAKARTA: Chief Justice Bagir Manan revealed on Monday that Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the youngest son of former president Soeharto, was still a wanted man despite the Supreme Court's decision to exonerate him of all graft charges.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Nightclub workers go on strike

Nightclub workers go on strike BANDUNG, West Java: Thousands of hostesses stayed off the job at nightclubs and entertainment centers around the city to occupy the provincial legislature building in protest of their employers' plan to lay them off during the upcoming Ramadhan fasting month.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Good news and bad news for Yogya 'reporters'

Good news and bad news for Yogya 'reporters'Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta There was good news for journalists based in Yogyakarta when journalist associations, the legislative council and private institutions agreed not to give money to reporters invited to cover certain events.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Komnas HAM assures correct screening process in place

Komnas HAM assures correct screening process in placeTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) assured on Monday that procedures used in the second phase of screening 20 additional members were in compliance with regulations, despite ...

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/FUG discusses fate at MPR

FUG discusses fate at MPR JAKARTA: In an attempt to gather the views of politicians, experts and the public, the Interest Group Faction (FUG) at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) organized on Monday a panel discussion on the composition of the Assembly.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Oct.22

Rupiah Rates Oct.22 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,645.00 9,645.00 10,196.00 10,094.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Plastic waste, deal with it or face the risk

Plastic waste, deal with it or face the risk ============ Bayu Dwi Contributor Jakarta ------------ Plastic has become integrated with people's daily lives. It can range in form from shopping bags through to automotive components. And what's more, it's cheaper.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Good news and bad news for Yogyakarta 'reporters'

Good news and bad news for Yogyakarta 'reporters'Sri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post Yogyakarta There was good news for journalists based in Yogyakarta when journalist associations, the legislative council and private institutions agreed not to give money to reporters invited to cover certain events.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Government must go all out to protect Semen Gresik deal

Government must go all out to protect Semen Gresik dealVincent Lingga, Senior Editor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government should go all out to prevent the spin-off of Semen Padang from the publicly listed Semen Gresik Group (SGG), as demanded by a group with vested interests led by Semen ...

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Drowning in waves of black and white at Dr. Lau's latest exhibition

Drowning in waves of black and white at Dr. Lau's latest exhibitionMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta If the paint brush is taken away from Dr. Lau he does not despair, for he will pick up a camera and begin to create quite another kind of magic on film.Dr.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Opposition to police legislation intensifies

Opposition to police legislation intensifiesTiarma Siboro and Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor of the National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas) Ermaya Suradinata expressed concern here on Monday that the National Police had yet to be independent despite their separation from the ...

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Papua bill endorsed in flurry before recess

Papua bill endorsed in flurry before recessThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives rushed to pass the special autonomy bill on Papua (Irian Jaya) into law at midnight Monday after a last-ditch effort to solve the contentious issue of revenue sharing.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Regional reps set to have own faction in MPR

Regional reps set to have own faction in MPRThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Regional representatives in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will finally be permitted to form their own faction when the assembly gathers for its belated Annual Session next month.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Who's the bad guy?

Who's the bad guy? Let me ask any readers who still don't have a clue as to why the U.S. is angry after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, in which an estimated 6,500 people lost their lives.Every day as I watch the TV I see demonstrations in front of the U.S.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Police question FPI head over anti-U.S. protest

Police question FPI head over anti-U.S. protestEmmy Fitri, Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police questioned Islam Defenders Front (FPI) commander Al Habib Muhammad Rizieq on Monday as a suspect on charges of provocation and denunciation related to last week's anti-U.S. demonstration.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/RI must do some homework to meet APEC goals: Experts

RI must do some homework to meet APEC goals: ExpertsBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Last week's summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in China provided Indonesia with few clues on how to tackle the global economic downturn, which has slowed preparations for a ...

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/More than 12,000 textile workers laid off, says API chairman

More than 12,000 textile workers laid off, says API chairmanAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Textile Association (API) said on Monday that more than 12,000 textile workers had been laid off due to a drop in overseas demand triggered by the global economic slump.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Stop the spin-off lobby

Stop the spin-off lobby It is mind-boggling to observe how weak and slow has been the government in dealing with the vested-interest group, which has been campaigning for the spin off Semen Padang from the publicly listed Semen Gresik Group.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Sutiyoso departs for controversial Euro tour

Sutiyoso departs for controversial Euro tourAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso left the city on Monday for a 10-day visit to Madrid, Athens and Amsterdam, despite criticism of the purpose of the trip.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Six arrested over fresh clash in Poso

Six arrested over fresh clash in PosoBadri Jawara The Jakarta Post Palu Central Sulawesi Provincial Police confirmed on Monday that six people of the 42 detained for questioning were interrogated over Saturday's sectarian clash in Tabalu village, some 20 kilometers north of Poso, in which one ...

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/South Jakarta court drops defamation case

South Jakarta court drops defamation caseMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court decided on Monday to dismiss a case against a woman charged with defamation over her report of alleged bribery to the now defunct Joint Anticorruption Team ...

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/No five-star treatment for MPR members during annual session

No five-star treatment for MPR members during annual sessionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) may be in for a big shock when they gather in Jakarta next week for the Assembly Annual Session: they won't be getting any five-star treatment this time ...

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Officer's house robbed

Officer's house robbed JAKARTA: A police officer's gun and valuables were stolen when his house was broken into in the early hours of Monday.The police report identifies the officer as Second Insp. Ramelan, who is the head of the logistics unit at the Bekasi Police station.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Japanese businesses set to join export expo

Japanese businesses set to join export expoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As many as 106 Japanese businesspeople are expected to participate in the country's 16th Export Products Exhibition, scheduled to be held here from Oct. 24 to 28, the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro) said on Monday.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Big media firms still focus on major national issues

Big media firms still focus on major national issuesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leading national media agencies are of the opinion that the media should pay more attention to the major issues facing the nation rather than focusing on temporary sensational controversies and ...

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/SMEs need one-stop service at regional level: ADB

SMEs need one-stop service at regional level: ADBTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Monday that the government should not establish separate bodies to handle corporate and investment licensing at the central government level but instead establish ...

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Satelindo to establish more cellular lines

Satelindo to establish more cellular linesTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cellular phone operator PT Satelindo will establish an additional 800,000 cellular lines by the end of the year to increase its customer base, which at present stands at about 1.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Trafficking of women, sex trade rife in Medan, Batam

Trafficking of women, sex trade rife in Medan, BatamApriadi Gunawan and Fadly, The Jakarta Post, Medan/Batam Five underage women identified as IM, A, FY, E and W had no idea that they would be traded as prostitutes in a red light district in Dumai, Riau, when Romantan Sinaga alias Nico or Onces, ...

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Schoolboy electrocuted on train roof

Schoolboy electrocuted on train roof JAKARTA: An elementary school student who was taking a free ride on the roof of an electrical train was electrocuted by an overhead electricity cable.The boy's body was removed from the scene at Juanda Railway Station in Central Jakarta, Antara reported.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Death of white tigers caused by worms

Death of white tigers caused by wormsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City inspector Hendarin Ono Saleh denied on Monday reports that the three white tiger cubs at Ragunan Zoo died from rotten meat, saying that the deaths were caused by a type of hookworm.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Plastics pose environmental dilemma

Plastics pose environmental dilemmaBayu Dwi, Contributor, Jakarta Plastic has become integrated with people's daily lives. It can range in form from shopping bags through to automotive components. And what's more, it's cheaper.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Hamzah repeats calls to stop rallies

Hamzah repeats calls to stop ralliesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz repeated calls on Monday to stop the anti-U.S.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Official regrets residents' evacuation

Official regrets residents' evacuation JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Maj. Gen. Mahidin Simbolon, the chief of the Trikora Military Command overseeing Irian Jaya, said he regretted the evacuation of the residents and administration of Illaga to Mulia in the Puncak Jaya Regency, following a return to calm ...

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Film * British Monthly Films at the 8th floor, theater room, the Administration Building of the Maranatha Christian University, Jl. Suria Sumantri no. 65: The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 26, 4 p.m., Oct. 27.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Two farmers killed in Ambon

Two farmers killed in Ambon AMBON, Maluku: Two brothers, Nyong Lewakabessy, 31, and Fery, 26, were found dead on their clove plantation in a village in central Maluku with Nyong's body found on Sunday and Fery's on Monday.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC (Tel. 5256351) Rat Race 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Get Over It 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Fast and Furious 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Belphegor 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 A ...

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Commission on Constitution possible: MPR

Commission on Constitution possible: MPRAbu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the growing public demand for an independent commission on the Constitution, Ad Hoc Committee II of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has decided to exclude the issue from the agenda of the upcoming MPR ...

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Global Stock Index Oct.22

Global Stock Index Oct.22 Latest Change %Change New York DJ Indus 9204.11 +40.89 +0.45 Oct 19 Nasdaq 1671.31 +18.59 +1.12 Oct 19 S&P 500 1073.48 +4.87 +0.46 Oct 19 Toronto TSE 300 6910.96 +11.00 +0.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 22, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Two men convicted of drug trafficking

Two men convicted of drug trafficking PAREPARE, South Sulawesi: The Parepare District Court sentenced Ilyas, 30, and Budiono, 29, to 42 months in jail and 30 months in jail respectively after they were found guilty of trafficking 3,387 grams of marijuana last April.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Militiaman's trial postponed

Militiaman's trial postponed JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court postponed on Monday the trial of a militiaman accused of killing a New Zealand peacekeeper in East Timor last year.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Local comics: Dead or alive?

Local comics: Dead or alive?Ida Indawati Khouw, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Talking about Indonesian comics means discussing history, said a writer in a newly published Panel, the bulletin of the comic world.Indeed, the statement is true.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/RI cyclists set to take part at World Cup series

RI cyclists set to take part at World Cup seriesNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Cycling Association (ISSI) plans to send its mountain bike (MTB) cyclists to the World Cup series, especially those taking place in the Asia Pacific region.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/House agrees on 30% increase in fuel prices

House agrees on 30% increase in fuel pricesDadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post Jakarta The House of Representatives budget committee approved on Monday a government proposal to increase fuel prices by an average 30 percent starting January next year, but delayed once again the completion of a ...

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/U.S. Dollar Rate Oct.22

U.S. Dollar Rate Oct.22 Latest Previous %Change Yen 121.65-66 121.11-19 +0.45 Euro 0.8973-75 0.8984-89 -0.12 Sterling* 1.4312-17 1.4335-45 -0.16 Swiss franc 1.6442-48 1.6428-38 +0.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Global Stock Index Oct.22

Global Stock Index Oct.22 Latest Change %Change New York DJ Indus 9204.11 +40.89 +0.45 Oct 19 Nasdaq 1671.31 +18.59 +1.12 Oct 19 S&P 500 1073.48 +4.87 +0.46 Oct 19 Toronto TSE 300 6910.96 +11.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Man shot dead by police

Man shot dead by police JAKARTA: Police shot dead an 18-year-old man in Kramat Jati market in East Jakarta at dawn on Monday, after they received reports that he allegedly extorted money from vendors there.First Insp.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 News: Hallo, Metro Indonesia 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 30 minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Six arrested over fresh clash in Poso

Six arrested over fresh clash in PosoBadri Jawara, The Jakarta Post, Palu Central Sulawesi Provincial Police confirmed on Monday that six people of the 42 detained for questioning were interrogated over Saturday's sectarian clash in Tabalu village, some 20 kilometers north of Poso, in which one ...

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Will U.S.-China ties lift after APEC?

Will U.S.-China ties lift after APEC?The Yomiuri Shimbun, Asia News Network, Tokyo The Shanghai summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum ended Sunday after adopting a statement that calls for international cooperation to fight terrorism.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Amien backs committee to probe Akbar

Amien backs committee to probe AkbarBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Amien Rais expressed his support on Monday for several legislators' suggestions to set up a special committee at the House of Representatives to probe the alleged ...

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/House agrees on 30% increase in fuel prices

House agrees on 30% increase in fuel pricesDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives budget committee approved on Monday a government proposal to increase fuel prices by an average 30 percent starting January next year, but delayed once again the completion of a ...

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Ramli to stage fashion shows

Ramli to stage fashion shows JAKARTA: Veteran fashion designer Ramli will stage a five-day event called "26 years of Ramli Creations, Black 2000-2001", starting on Oct. 30 at the JW Marriott Hotel in South Jakarta.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Rights tribunal judges will be impartial, Bagir says

Rights tribunal judges will be impartial, Bagir saysTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chief Justice Bagir Manan said on Monday that, to ensure impartiality, no police or military personnel would sit on the panel of judges for the ad hoc human rights tribunal.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/West Java health spending minute

West Java health spending minuteYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung West Java administration spends very little on its residents' health, well below the standard set by the World Health Organization (WHO), a health official said in Bandung on Monday.

Tue, 23 Oct 2001

JP/Fire razes Karet Tengsin slum

Fire razes Karet Tengsin slumAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two people were injured and over a thousand were left homeless when a fire swept through 195 houses in the early morning hours of Monday in the Karet Tengsin area of Central Jakarta.