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Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/BCA sale expected in 3rd week of December

BCA sale expected in 3rd week of DecemberThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said in a statement on Tuesday that its divestment of Bank Central Asia (BCA) was expected to be finalized in the third week of December.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/HIV/AIDS cases hike to 18 in Samarinda

HIV/AIDS cases hike to 18 in Samarinda SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Chairman of local chapter of the AIDS controlling agency, Waris Husain, revealed that the victims of HIV/AIDS here has increased to 18 people from the last year's 17 cases.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Partnership researches encouraged

Partnership researches encouraged JAKARTA: The Ministry of Research and Technology is determined to continue to promote partnership researches between government institutions and industries in a response to the rapid advancement of science and technology.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Govt to merge four banks this year

Govt to merge four banks this yearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government announced on Tuesday that it would merge four banks including publicly listed Bank Universal, Bank Bali and non-listed Bank Prima Express and Bank Patriot in a bid to restructure the country's troubled banking industry.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Tiarma Siboro

Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post JakartaFormer deputy chief of finance at the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Achmad Ruskandar revealed the most damaging evidence yet against House Speaker Akbar Tandjung on Tuesday, saying that he personally handed over checks worth Rp 40 billion (US$3.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/S'pore funds high-tech training

S'pore funds high-tech trainingAgence France Presse, Singapore Singapore on Tuesday pledged to invest about US$10 million to groom a pool of high-tech professionals over the next three years despite the recession and the dotcom collapse.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Ciputat fire kills four

Ciputat fire kills four JAKARTA: A cooker exploded on Monday afternoon at a house on Jl. Cendrawasih, Ciputat, Tangerang, killing four people and severely injuring one person.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

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JP/ / The Philippine government said on Tuesday that the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund had extended US$30 million in new loans for water projects in the country's rural areas.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Three discos to be closed

Three discos to be closedAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso ordered the City Public Order Office on Tuesday to close three discotheques in the downtown Kota area, West Jakarta, for illegally operating during the fasting month of Ramadhan.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Kashmir, another dangerous source of concern for Muslim

Kashmir, another dangerous source of concern for MuslimRoy Hattersley, Former British Foreign Secretary, Guardian News Service, London George W.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Convicted Poso killers' appeal denied, face death

Convicted Poso killers' appeal denied, face deathBadri Djawara, The Jakarta Post, Palu The Supreme Court has rejected the appeals submitted by three men who were sentenced to death for committing a series of murders between May and June of 2000 in the strife-torn regency of Poso, Central Sulawesi.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Street vendors mushrooming in Ramadhan

Street vendors mushrooming in Ramadhan Street vendors (left photo) almost totally cover a street near Tanah Abang textile and garment market in Central Jakarta, causing horrendous traffic jams in the area.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/New layout okay

New layout okay I have just read letters criticizing the new layout of The Jakarta Post. In my opinion it is a matter of taste. Someone may dislike this new layout, but so far I like it. I think many other readers also like it.I have read the Post since the year it was published.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Court to decide on Bere's trial Tuesday

Court to decide on Bere's trial Tuesday JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court will decide next Tuesday whether to continue or suspend the trial against militiaman Yacobus Bere, who is charged with the murder of a New Zealand peacekeeper in East Timor last year.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Do you children snore? Keep an eye on them

Do you children snore? Keep an eye on themPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Most parents tend to ignore their snoring children. They are not aware that snoring is a sign of abnormality. Parents usually consider it to be a habit.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 20, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,175 0 ...

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Bank Mandiri cancels plan to acquire ailing BII

Bank Mandiri cancels plan to acquire ailing BIITantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government decided to drop earlier plans to merge state- owned Bank Mandiri with publicly listed Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) citing improvement in the latter's financial condition.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Jambi threatens to deport 355 Indian citizens

Jambi threatens to deport 355 Indian citizens JAMBI: The immigration office here has threatened to deport 355 Indian citizens in the province who have overstayed there visas.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Little prospect for Asia recovery until mid-2002: OECD

Little prospect for Asia recovery until mid-2002: OECDDow Jones, Singapore There is little prospect of a recovery in most Asian economies until at least the second half of next year, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development reported Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Lawmakers to prioritize five bills

Lawmakers to prioritize five billsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) will prioritize bills on money laundering, electricity, investment, police and state defense during its next working period, which will only last for 18 days, House Speaker Akbar ...

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/IBRA to raise Rp 24t in cash this month

IBRA to raise Rp 24t in cash this monthThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said Tuesday that by the end of the month it will have achieved 88 percent of its target cash earnings of Rp 27 trillion (about US$2.5 billion) for the 2001 state budget.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/IMF, Indonesia reach agreement on fourth LoI

IMF, Indonesia reach agreement on fourth LoIDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government reached an agreement on Tuesday with the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) team over the economic reform policies to be implemented next year, a statement said.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Workers protest low severance pay

Workers protest low severance pay JAKARTA: Dozens of workers from bag manufacturer PT Tassa Zenis Indonesia in Tangerang staged a rally in front of the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration building on Monday, protesting the low severance payment given by their company.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Tennis coach questions players call-up

Tennis coach questions players call-upThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Febi Widhiyanto and troubled Hendri Susilo Pramono have been summoned to the Indonesian tennis squad for the 2002 Asian Games, but their mentor is far from enthusiastic.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/No guarantee exists to control budget: Minister

No guarantee exists to control budget: MinisterTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta None of the existing systems or officials can guarantee that irregularities in the management of state budget funds will not recur in the future, no matter how hard inspectors general within the ...

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/New IMF loan talk fails to cheer stocks

New IMF loan talk fails to cheer stocksJill Wong, Reuters, Hong Kong News of possible fresh lending to Indonesia from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) failed to cheer the Jakarta stock market on Tuesday which tracked regional losses.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Sailendra: Restaurant truly fit for a king

Sailendra: Restaurant truly fit for a kingBill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta The Sailendra, J.W. Marriot Hotel, Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav A 1.2 No. 1 & 2, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta 12950. For reservations call 57988888.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/BI loan probe may boost confidence: Experts

BI loan probe may boost confidence: ExpertsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A new investigation into the alleged misuse of Rp 138.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Two bus drivers wanted for arson attack, murder

Two bus drivers wanted for arson attack, murderDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two bus drivers are wanted by the police in connection with an arson attack on a bus on Jl. Condet Raya, Pasar Rebo, East Jakarta, and the murder of its driver, a police officer said on Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/WBC warns Indonesia of sanctions over ring deaths

WBC warns Indonesia of sanctions over ring deathsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Boxing Council (WBC) is likely to sanction Indonesia over the number of deaths in the country's boxing rings.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Police arrest robbery suspect

Police arrest robbery suspect JAKARTA: Central Jakarta Police detectives arrested a man suspected of having masterminded a series of armed holdups of bank customers in Jakarta after a month-long investigation into the crimes, a police officer announced on Tuesday.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Nov.20

Rupiah Rates Nov.20 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 11,060.00 10,060.00 10,613.00 10,507.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Indonesian charged with assisting suspected terrorists

Indonesian charged with assisting suspected terroristsTiarma Siboro and Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An Indonesian man, whom the FBI named as a contact person for airline hijacker Mohammad Atta, was arrested and charged with helping to obtain a fake driver's license for another ...

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Three workers charged as suspects

Three workers charged as suspects TANGERANG: The police have charged as suspects three out of eight protesting workers who were arrested during a rally at PT Koinus Jaya Garment on Jl. Imam Bonjol, Karawaci, last week.Tangerang police detective's deputy chief, Insp.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/City plans to tax vendors next year

City plans to tax vendors next yearAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is planning to legalize some 600,000 street vendors operating in Jakarta and collect tax in moves estimated to add Rp 238 billion (US$23.8 million) to city coffers next year.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Minimum wage in E. Kalimantan set

Minimum wage in E. Kalimantan set The East Kalimantan governor issued a decree on Monday stipulating the monthly minimum wage was hiked to Rp 500,000 for the 2002 fiscal year from the current Rp 300,000.The deputy chief of the local manpower and transmigration ministry office Syahrial A.B.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/124 suspects detained

124 suspects detained JAKARTA: Police seized a total of 124 suspects in some 83 drug-related cases during its three-week anti-drug campaign aimed at cracking down on the crime in the capital, a city police spokesman reported on Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Conoco-Phillips merger means more investment in Asia

Conoco-Phillips merger means more investment in AsiaDow Jones, Singapore The planned merger of Phillips Petroleum Co. and Conoco Inc. will expand the new company's portfolio in Asia and position it for further expansion, particularly in the region's upstream sector, according to analysts.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Damaging revelations for Akbar

Damaging revelations for AkbarTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former deputy chief of finance at the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Achmad Ruskandar revealed the most damaging evidence yet against House Speaker Akbar Tandjung on Tuesday.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Challenge of political Islam to Megawati

Challenge of political Islam to MegawatiAzyumardi Azra, Rector, State Islamic Studies Institute (IAIN), Jakarta The waves of anti-American mass-demonstrations seem to have decreased significantly. But this does not mean that "political Islam" will also diminish.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Tiarma Siboro

Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post JakartaFormer deputy chief of finance at the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Achmad Ruskandar revealed the most damaging evidence yet against House Speaker Akbar Tandjung on Tuesday, saying that he personally handed over checks worth Rp 40 billion (US$3.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Workers' trial protested

Workers' trial protested Some 150 members of the Karya Utama Labor Federation (FSKU) staged a rally in front of the Tangerang District Court on Tuesday to protest against the trial of one of their colleagues Hamdani.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Third place good enough for RI to reach Uber Cup finals: Coach

Third place good enough for RI to reach Uber Cup finals: CoachNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia will only need to finish third in the Uber Cup (women's championship) Asia Oceania zone semifinal round to qualify for the finals in May, but Indonesian head coach Christian ...

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/OPEC, rivals agree on plan to stabilize oil market

OPEC, rivals agree on plan to stabilize oil marketAgence France-Presse, Moscow OPEC and rival crude producers will agree on measures to stabilize the global oil market in the coming days, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Khristenko said on Tuesday cited by Interfax.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Akbar seeks quick appointment for new police chief

Akbar seeks quick appointment for new police chiefAbu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives have begun to assess the nomination of Comm. Gen.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Floods threaten W. Kalimantan

Floods threaten W. Kalimantan PONTIANAK, W. Kalimantan: Following incessant rain over the last week, floods are threatening to inundate almost all cities in the province, particularly affecting people living in low- lying areas.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaWednesday Maghrib 5:55 p.m.Thursday Imsak 3:55 a.m.Subuh 4:05 a.m.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibitions * Photo Gresik Traditional Harbor.. by Infinity group, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), until Nov. 24. * Photo In the North Beach of Madura Island by Focus group, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Nov. 26 to Dec. 8.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Australia supports repatriation of refugees

Australia supports repatriation of refugeesYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang The Australian government fully supports Indonesia's policy of halting food aid to East Timorese refugees in East Nusa Tenggara province by the end of December 2001 as part of an effort to help solve the refugee ...

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Local government to help ailing Timah

Local government to help ailing TimahMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Bangka Belitung provincial administration has promised to ban the export of tin concentrate in the future to curb illegal mining activities on the islands and prevent state-owned tin mining firm PT Timah from ...

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Kontras, Amnesty International criticize justice system

Kontras, Amnesty International criticize justice systemThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The watchdog group National Commission on Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) is of the opinion that torture, especially during the interrogation of suspects in the country, will not end if the state ...

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/DPR applies new code of ethics

DPR applies new code of ethics JAKARTA: A team of the House of Representatives (DPR) in charge of deliberating the House code of ethics announced on Tuesday a plan to socialize the new code of ethics among legislators so as to help improve their performance.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Gus Dur warns government not to meddle with PKB

Gus Dur warns government not to meddle with PKBBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Abdurrahman 'Gus Dur' Wahid warned the government on Tuesday against meddling in the dispute within his National Awakening Party (PKB).

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Airline ticket availability scarce until 'Idul Fitri'

Airline ticket availability scarce until 'Idul Fitri'Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the Idul Fitri holiday is still three weeks away, airline tickets for domestic flights have been booked since October and the possibility of getting a seat two days before Idul Fitri ...

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Clear rules needed for regional autonomy

Clear rules needed for regional autonomyGustaf Tamo Mbapa, Former Chairman, Kupang Chapter, Indonesian Catholic Students Association, West Nusa Tenggara Since the nation achieved independence in 1945, Jakarta has always harbored the fear that investing regions with power to manage their ...

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Akbar seeks a quick appointment for new police chief

Akbar seeks a quick appointment for new police chiefAbu Hanifah The Jakarta Post Jakarta The House of Representatives have begun to assess the nomination of Comm. Gen.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Two robbers nabbed in Pekanbaru

Two robbers nabbed in Pekanbaru PEKANBARU, Riau: Locals apprehended two armed robbers attempting to rob a woman waiting for a bus in the city on Tuesday.The two thieves, identified as And, 27, and Jfk, 37, were assaulted by the crowd while another, 26-year-old Mul, escaped.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Indonesians face trial in U.S.

Indonesians face trial in U.S. JAKARTA: Eleven Indonesians recently arrested at their rented apartment by police in New Hampshire, the United States, for overstaying their visa will be taken to court on Wednesday (local time), an Indonesian diplomat has said.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/JP/17/Brief

JP/17/BriefThe Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency announced on Tuesday that it was offering interested buyers its entire 72.6 percent stake in the Salim Group's listed auto company PT Indomobil Sukses International and the Rp 650.28 billion (US$61.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Gunungkidul govt to resettle fishermen

Gunungkidul govt to resettle fishermen YOGYAKARTA: The Gunungkidul administration will conduct a transmigration program aimed at resettling local fishermen to areas near their work in the regency.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 3:00 a.m. Ramadhan Program 4:30 Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Indonesia must join Afghan mission

Indonesia must join Afghan missionBantarto Bandoro, Editor, The Indonesian Quarterly, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta It has been widely reported that the opposition Northern Alliance has finally captured Kabul.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/So much to do, so little time

So much to do, so little time Honorable members of the House of Representatives returned to work on Tuesday for a new session that will last only 18 working days because of the upcoming Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year holidays.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/EU madops new rules to fight money laundering

EU madops new rules to fight money launderingAssociated Press, Brussels, Belgium European Union governments Monday adopted reinforced rules to battle money laundering, seen as a key tool to fight the financing of terrorism after the Sept. 11 attacks.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/PRD activist denies anti-government charges

PRD activist denies anti-government chargesAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The chairman of the East Java chapter of the People's Democratic Party (PRD), Eusebius Purwadi, denied charges that he had circulated antigovernment pamphlets and incited local people to reject President ...

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Students threaten to 'try' corruptors in North Sumatra

Students threaten to 'try' corruptors in North SumatraApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The Red and White Banner Student Forum (Formad) branches in Medan State University and the North Sumatra University have threatened to round up local officials who are involved in corruption, which the ...

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Be alert to contagious smallpox

Be alert to contagious smallpoxDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com Biological warfare and bioterrorism is the intentional use of organisms to harm or kill people. Smallpox probably was the first used as a biological weapon during the French and Indian Wars (1754-1767).

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Argentina begins debt swap as social protests bubble anew

Argentina begins debt swap as social protests bubble anewBill Cormier, Associated Press, Buenos Aires, Argentina Argentina's cash-strapped government embarked on the first phase of a planned swap of billions of dollar of debt on Monday, asking local creditors to accept losses in an effort to ...

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Rumors rife on Dorodjatun resignation

Rumors rife on Dorodjatun resignationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rumors were spreading quickly on Tuesday evening that Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti had tendered his resignation to President Megawati Soekarnoputri.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Boyce's job in Indonesia

Boyce's job in Indonesia The new U.S. ambassador to Indonesia, Ralph L. Boyce, has surely found out that his job here will not be a boring one. When the massive anti-American demonstrations by political parties and Islamic organizations that took place following the U.S.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/BKKBN likely to introduce emergency contraceptive pills

BKKBN likely to introduce emergency contraceptive pillsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering the possibility of introducing the emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) to help prevent the high prevalence of unwanted pregnancies due to rape or contraceptive failure, ...

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Entertainment centers in West Java to close on religious holidays

Entertainment centers in West Java to close on religious holidaysYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Following a month-long polemic between the owners of entertainment venues and local Muslim organizations, the West Java provincial legislative council passed a bill on the closure of ...

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Aussie attitude toward Indonesia

Aussie attitude toward Indonesia I refer to Mr. Jusuf Wanandi's article (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 15) and Australian Ambassador R.C. Smith's reply (Nov. 17).I wish to agree with Mr. Wanandi and thank Mr. Smith at the same time for his elaborate explanation. Although Mr.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Ticket requests begin to rise before 'Lebaran'

Ticket requests begin to rise before 'Lebaran'Annastashya Emmanuelle The Jakarta Post Jakarta Although the Idul Fitri holiday is still three weeks away, airline tickets for domestic flights have been booked since October and the possibility of getting a seat two days before Idul Fitri will be ...

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Japan considers second2001 budget supplement

Japan considers second2001 budget supplementShinichi Kishima, Reuters, Tokyo Japan's government on Tuesday edged closer to an extra dose of spending to rescue the ailing economy less than a week after approving the last one, putting a question mark over Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's reform ...

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Award for Hotel Borobudur

Award for Hotel Borobudur JAKARTA: Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has granted the Adikarya Wisata Award to Hotel Borobudur for its dedication to tourism development.The five-star hotel, which received the award on Wednesday, was first opened in 1974.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/PDI-P defends Taufik's role as politician

PDI-P defends Taufik's role as politicianFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) defended on Tuesday the role of Taufik Kiemas, the husband of President Megawati Soekarnoputri, against a call for him to resign from the House of ...

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/Is cholesterol-free food safe?

Is cholesterol-free food safe? Dear Dr. DonyaI need some clarification about all the cholesterol-free food (e.g. cheese, butter, meat, peanuts) which have 'cholesterol- free' mentioned on them.

Wed, 21 Nov 2001

JP/House to decide on Akbar query on Thursday

House to decide on Akbar query on ThursdayKurniawan Hari and Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The question of whether the House of Representatives will form a special committee to probe a Rp 54.