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Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Non-stop suspense in thrilling new movie 'Joyride'

Non-stop suspense in thrilling new movie 'Joyride'Joko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Joyride (*** out of four stars); Suspense/Thriller, 96 minutes; Starring Paul Walker, Steve Zahn, Leelee Sobieski; Directed by John Dahl; A Twentieth Century Fox presentation Those who are not familiar with ...

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Nightspots raided, alcoholic drinks destroyed

Nightspots raided, alcoholic drinks destroyedDamar Harsanto and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of Islam Defenders Front (FPI) members raided two entertainment spots on Jl. Daan Mogot in West Jakarta on Wednesday, destroying bottles of alcohol found at the venues.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Death sentence sought for woman

Death sentence sought for woman TANGERANG: A prosecutor demanded on Thursday that Tangerang District Court sentence a woman to life imprisonment and fine her Rp 100 million for allegedly attempting to smuggle one kilogram of heroin into the country from Thailand.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/JP/ /

JP/ /Message from the Ambassador: "Think Together, Walk Together"Today, Japan celebrates its national day. Opening this special supplement is an interview with Yukio Takeuchi, the Japanese ambassador to Indonesia.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Aussie envoy clarifies

Aussie envoy clarifies Your report Australia supports repatriation of refugees (Nov. 21) states that I supported the plan to halt food aid to the refugee camps in West Nusa Tenggara. I did not specifically support this approach.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Pelti supports Febi, Hendri to have own program

Pelti supports Febi, Hendri to have own programNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) will allow Asian Games secondary choices Febi Widhianto and Hendri Susilo Pramono to train with their own coach for the games in Pusan next year rather than with ...

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaFridayMaghrib 5:55 p.m.Saturday Imsak 3:55 a.m.Subuh 4:05 a.m.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Task force needed to fight women, children trafficking

Task force needed to fight women, children traffickingAbu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Women and children trafficking, which has earned Indonesia a bad name, is showing no sign of abating because the government lacks the commitment to stop it, an activist and a legislator say.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Information about studying in Japan

Information about studying in JapanThe Japanese Embassy's education section provides information on the Monbukakusho scholarships and various books and brochures about studying in Japan.These book can be read free of charge in the lobby.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Three fishing trawlers detained

Three fishing trawlers detained JAKARTA: The Indonesian Navy have seized three Indonesian fishing boats in the eastern waters of Banda Aceh for violating regulations, the Navy's spokesman, First Adm. Franky Kayhatu said.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Reducing debt burdens

Reducing debt burdens The Indonesian government often looks highly ingenious at simplifying complex problems in a bid to dismiss the great concerns about its distressed financial condition.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Provinces set minimum wages

Provinces set minimum wagesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After Jakarta took similar action earlier, five more provinces set their own minimum wage on Thursday, while the remaining 24 provinces are expected to follow suit in a few days.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Nation of immigrants has its own restriction

Nation of immigrants has its own restrictionManan Dwivedi, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, The Statesman, Asia News Network, Calcutta The outburst of emotions and a diplomatic war of words between the British and the French authorities shed light on the much so trite ...

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Malaysian Embassy mourns king's death

Malaysian Embassy mourns king's death JAKARTA: The Malaysian Embassy here was closed on Thursday to mourn the death of Malaysia's 11th king Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah.The embassy said the temporary closure was to show respect for the 75-year-old king, who died in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/President to visit Irian Jaya

President to visit Irian Jaya JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to visit Indonesia's easternmost province of Irian Jaya in December, some time during the Christmas and New Year period.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/JP/17/brief

JP/17/brief State pharmaceutical company PT Kimia Farma said on Thursday Germany's Stada Arzneimittel AG were interested in becoming a strategic investor and possibly even taking over the local unit.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Balongan refinery marked up $200m: Investigation team

Balongan refinery marked up $200m: Investigation teamTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A joint team investigating suspected corruption in the Balongan oil refinery project in Indramayu, West Java, said on Thursday that the value of the project had been marked up, thereby causing state ...

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Recalling Herbert Feith: Indonesia's great friend

Recalling Herbert Feith: Indonesia's great friendOng Hok Ham, Historian, Jakarta I was shocked and grieved to read of the death of Herbert Feith caused by an accident in Melbourne. Just a week before he died he had made one of his frequent visits to Indonesia, which proved to be his last. Dr.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Team seeks to sanction interfaith marriages

Team seeks to sanction interfaith marriagesFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia may again officially recognize interfaith marriages as a joint team tasked with formulating a new bill on civil registration has agreed that such matters are a basic right which should not be ...

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 22, 2001:

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 22, 2001:------------------------------------------------------------------------ Share Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Astra Agro 975 ...

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Multinational firms above the law, say rights activists

Multinational firms above the law, say rights activistsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Multinational companies have the potential of abusing the basic rights of local people in their operational areas, mostly in the developing countries, amid the absence of a mechanism to hold ...

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Japanese Embassy

Japanese EmbassyFOTO I:Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri (left) is welcomed by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (right) upon her arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Megawati visited the palace on Sept. 28 as part of her five-day trip to Japan.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 22, 2001: Share Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,200 0 153,500 Adindo Foresta ...

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Ramadhan grace for 193 Mataram inmates

Ramadhan grace for 193 Mataram inmatesPanca Nugraha, The Jakarta Post, Mataram Some 193 inmates in the main jail in Mataram, Lombok island have found it a blessing in disguise as they gain additional meals each time they break their daily fast during Ramadhan.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Indonesia loses a great friend in Herbert Feith

Indonesia loses a great friend in Herbert Feith Ong Hok Ham Historian Jakarta I was shocked and grieved to read of the death of Herbert Feith caused by an accident in Melbourne. Just a week before he died he had made one of his frequent visits to Inodnesia, which proved to be his last. Dr.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Bickering season descends on outspoken ICW, Kontras

Bickering season descends on outspoken ICW, KontrasLeo Wahyudi S., The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's notorious internal bickering has plagued not only political parties bracing for the 2004 elections but also non-governmental organizations (NGOs), which are losing focus in their activities ...

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Tjandra facing four-month jail term demand

Tjandra facing four-month jail term demandMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta A former manager of local cosmetic giant PT Martina Berto, charged with illegally registering the domain name MustikaRatu.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Govt won't revise 2002 foreign tourist target

Govt won't revise 2002 foreign tourist targetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government has no plan to revise its tourism targets for 2002 despite a 30 percent drop in the number of tourists visiting Indonesia in the wake of the Sept.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/City to suffer beef shortage during Idul Fitri

City to suffer beef shortage during Idul FitriAhmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta City officials predicted on Thursday that there would be a shortage of beef during the Idul Fitri festivities and that its price would sharply increase due to the central government's decision to apply value ...

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/IKJ alumni work together to help campus

IKJ alumni work together to help campusIda Indawati Khouw, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Back to school. That was the mission for fifty five alumni of the Jakarta Institute of Arts (IKJ) who have been working hand-in-hand to stage the Peduli IKJ (Care about IKJ) exhibition from Nov. 21 to Nov. 23.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Indonesian Comic part 2, The British Council, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Dec. 31. * European Union Art, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 3:00 a.m. Ramadhan Program 5:00 Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Song 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Legislators seeking blood over Rp 144t fraud at BI

Legislators seeking blood over Rp 144t fraud at BIAdianto P.Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators said on Thursday that the government's plan to appoint a foreign consultant to audit for accounting purposes past emergency loans extended by Bank Indonesia was pointless.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Dai's future in legislators' hands

Dai's future in legislators' handsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A joint team, comprising members of Commission I and Commission II of the House of Representatives (DPR), will commence discussions on Friday regarding the nomination of Comr. Gen. Da'i Bachtiar as the new National Police chief.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Bekasi mayor has yet to close dump

Bekasi mayor has yet to close dump JAKARTA: Despite the recommendation from Bekasi councillors to close the Bantar Gebang garbage dump, the mayor of Bekasi has yet to issue a decree on its closure.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/More questions than answers as Akbar summoned in Buloggate II

More questions than answers as Akbar summoned in Buloggate IITiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung expressed on Thursday what seemed to be further inconsistencies when he was questioned for the second time to clarify his role in a ...

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Man could be jailed for cybercrime

Man could be jailed for cybercrimeMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A former manager of local cosmetic giant PT Martina Berto, charged with illegally registering the domain name MustikaRatu.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/JP/ /

JP/ / President Megawati Sukarnoputri has formally signed into law an oil and gas bill approved by parliament last month, Mines and Energy Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Thursday.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Emission checks mandatory starting next year

Emission checks mandatory starting next yearAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Emission checks will be mandatory for every vehicle operating in Jakarta next year and owners will be asked for an emission clearance certification when applying for or extending vehicle licenses, the ...

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/France, Hungary have new envoys

France, Hungary have new envoys JAKARTA: New French Ambassador Herve Ladsous and Hungarian Ambassador Gyorgy Busztin to Indonesia submitted their credentials to President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday.Present at the ceremony at Merdeka Palace was Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Woman's body found in river

Woman's body found in river JAKARTA: The badly decomposed body of a woman was found floating on the Jilangkeng river under the Pasar Pagi flyover, West Jakarta on Thursday morning.The body was found at 7 a.m. by Nasir, 55, a local resident who happened to see a human arm amid a pile of garbage.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/JP/14/IKJ

JP/14/IKJIKJ alumni's works displayed and sold to help campus------------------- Ida Indawati Khouw The Jakarta Post Jakarta ------------------- Back to school.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Gas station collusion

Gas station collusion Dozens of green belt areas have now been developed to accommodate various buildings, such as houses, neighborhood/community unit posts or gas stations.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/o The government conclusion:

o The government conclusion:Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda, the terrorist network which he heads, planned and carried out the atrocities on Sept. 11, 2001.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Retailers reject 38% hike in minimum wage

Retailers reject 38% hike in minimum wageEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Employers lodged a belated objection to next year's 38 percent minimum wage increase for the Greater Jakarta area to Rp 591,600 (less than US$60) as stipulated in a gubernatorial decree, saying the hike was irrational ...

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Japanese Embassy

Japanese EmbassyFOTO I:Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri (left) is welcomed by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (right) upon her arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Megawati visited the palace on Sept. 28 as part of her five-day trip to Japan.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Balongan oil refinery project allegedly marked by US$200 million

Balongan oil refinery project allegedly marked by US$200 millionTiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post JakartaA joint team investigating suspected corruption in the Balongan oil refinery project in Indramayu, West Java, said on Thursday that the value of the project had been marked up, thereby causing ...

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/In the name of peace

In the name of peace U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell has said the right thing at the right time. By returning the U.S. to helping find peace in the Middle East, he has single-handedly given Israelis and Palestinians the chance for a new beginning.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Legislator criticizes electricity hike plan

Legislator criticizes electricity hike planMoch N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's proposal for new power price rises next year drew strong criticism from a legislator Thursday, who said the increase in power charges for low-income customers contravened the agreement between ...

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Nov. 22

Rupiah Rates Nov. 22 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,010.00 11,010.00 10,457.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/

Japan's ODA Disbursement to Indonesia (US$ million)Year Grant Aid Technical Loan Aid Total Cooperation 1996 64 163 738 966 1997 67 148 282 497 1998 115 ...

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/PPP splinter is OK: Hamzah

PPP splinter is OK: Hamzah JAKARTA: The United Development Party (PPP) chairman Hamzah Haz, who is also the Vice President, responded lightly to the plan to establish a splinter group within his party, saying that if it is for the good of the party then it will be no problem.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC (Tel. 5256351) The One 15:00 19:05 21:15 Joy Ride 15:40 19:45 21:45 Driven 15:00 19:05 21:15 The Score 15:40 19:45 21:45 Captain Corelli's Mandolin ...

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/checked by simon on 21/11/01

checked by simon on 21/11/01 JP/ /The Emperor and Empress of Japan His Majesty Emperor Akihito, who acceded to the throne on Jan. 7, 1989, upon the death of Emperor Hirohito (posthumously named Emperor Showa), was born in Tokyo on Dec.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/o The government conclusion:

o The government conclusion:Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda, the terrorist network which he heads, planned and carried out the atrocities on Sept. 11, 2001.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/After Taliban's downfall U.S. turns toward Iraq again

After Taliban's downfall U.S. turns toward Iraq againJonathan Freedland, Guardian News Service, London Inside the White House the president is pacing, demanding his late-night fix of apples and peanut butter.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/'Beef shortage might hit city'

'Beef shortage might hit city'Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City officials predicted on Thursday that there would be a shortage of beef during the Idul Fitri festivities and that its price would sharply increase due to the central government's decision to apply value added tax (VAT) to ...

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/PSSI opts for defensive after offensive spokesman removed

PSSI opts for defensive after offensive spokesman removedMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has gone on the defense in the face of persistent questioning of its decision to replace extroverted spokesman Eddi Elison.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Search for two bodies in Kulonprogo will continue

Search for two bodies in Kulonprogo will continueTarko Sudiarno and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Rescue workers continued their search on Thursday for the bodies of two victims after landslides killed at least nine people and severely injured three others in two villages ...

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Australian economist faults government's bank merger policy

Australian economist faults government's bank merger policyTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An expert from the Australian National University (ANU) has criticized the government's bank restructuring strategy in which weak banks are being merged without first being offered for sale.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/RI firms secure US$11.3m in orders at trade fairs

RI firms secure US$11.3m in orders at trade fairsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Small and medium-scale Indonesian firms have secured orders worth a total of US$11.28 million in recent trade fairs in Germany and Japan, according to the National Export Development Board (BPEN).

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Tax deduction should be extended to other religions, legislator says

Tax deduction should be extended to other religions, legislator saysKurniawan Hari S. and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislator Astrid S.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/Japan Foundation offers international exchanges

Japan Foundation offers international exchanges The Japan Foundation was established in 1972 as a special legal entity under the auspices of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The purpose of the foundation is to efficiently carry out activities for international cultural exchange.

Fri, 23 Nov 2001

JP/On mobile phone

On mobile phone Contrary to suggestions in your article (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 12: How safe for your brain is your cell phone?), mobile phones are designed, built and tested to comply with strict science based guidelines which are recognized by international health agencies around the world as ...