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56 articles.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Fuel price hike policy causes confusion

Fuel price hike policy causes confusionMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's new fuel price hike policy has created confusion among economists and legislators as fear of soaring prices of basic goods starts to haunt the public.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Leaders blamed for moral decadence

Leaders blamed for moral decadenceA'an Suryana and Asip Agus Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Yogyakarta Muslim figures hailed on Thursday a united call from religious leaders to address the moral decadence facing the nation and were quick to attribute the crisis to the country's leaders.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Snacks and autism

Snacks and autism Santi Hendrawati's article in The Jakarta Post of Jan. 2, 2002 entitled Snacks: Delicious but dangerous may send a ripple of concern through those who have small children.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Tons of cement hijacked on toll road

Tons of cement hijacked on toll road JAKARTA: A semitrailer carrying 32 tons of cement was hijacked by eight men at kilometer 33 of the Cikampek toll road from Jakarta heading to Central Java.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Pressure up for Golkar to hold early congress

Pressure up for Golkar to hold early congressA'an Suryana and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An internal rift has cast a shadow over the planned Golkar Party executive board meeting early next month, which may be marked by talks on holding an extraordinary congress to demand that ...

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 17, 2002: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,150 ...

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Batam mayor defies ICW over graft

Batam mayor defies ICW over graftFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Batam Mayor Nyat Kadir and his deputy, Asman Abnur, have planned to sue the city branch of the non-governmental organization, Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW), should the ICW fail to provide evidence that the mayor, his deputy and ...

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/An intriguing challenge: Survive on minimum wage

An intriguing challenge: Survive on minimum wageJim Keady, Co-Director, Founder, Educating for Justice, Belmar, New Jersey On Jan.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Collaborative show celebrates simplicity

Collaborative show celebrates simplicityMurdani Usman, Contributor, Denpasar Hilarious and refreshing for the mind.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Alwi asks Matori to resolve dispute through 'heart to heart' discussion

Alwi asks Matori to resolve dispute through 'heart to heart' discussionAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The National Awakening Party (PKB) Alwi Shihab faction held out an olive branch to rival leader Matori Abdul Djalil on Thursday, inviting him to settle party dispute through 'a ...

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/TV Program: Friday, January 18, 2002

TV Program: Friday, January 18, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. 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, 18 Jan 2002

JP/NGOs call for class housing complec project

NGOs call for class housing complec projectBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have called on members of the public to file a class action suit against the developer of Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) housing complex in Kapuk Muara, North Jakarta.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Fuel prices finally raised

Fuel prices finally raised Administrative capacity to manage fuel distribution based on a two-tier pricing system and smoothness in the channeling of the compensation funds allocated to help mitigate the impact of higher fuel prices on the poor will determine the success and orderliness of the ...

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/JP/4/OTHER6

JP/4/OTHER6 LDP should search its soul The Liberal Democratic Party will hold a party convention on Friday. The ruling party has acknowledged that it must take notice of the ongoing changes in the public's view about what kind of leader is needed today.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Three named in Pertamina case

Three named in Pertamina case JAKARTA: The National Police have named three suspects in a Rp 100 billion (US$9.6 million) fraud case involving state oil company, Pertamina.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Three provinces vying 2008 National Games

Three provinces vying 2008 National GamesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Central Java, East Kalimantan and South Sulawesi provinces were in the running for the right to host the 2008 National Games (PON), the National Sports Council (KONI) announced here on Thursday.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/The stakes behind Theys' murder case

The stakes behind Theys' murder case The police have now unveiled a part of their version on the mystery surrounding the murder of Papuan pro-independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay. Seriously enough they have connected the case to the special forces (Kopassus).

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Unfair road toll hike

Unfair road toll hike Severe traffic jams on Monday should make the operator of the toll road aware that it is unfair to raise the toll tariff.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Locals want AIDS sufferers named

Locals want AIDS sufferers named PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The number of people in South Sumatra infected with HIVAIDS has reached alarming levels, prompting local residents to demand that the sufferers be isolated and their identities be disclosed.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Jakarta branches against PPP Reform

Jakarta branches against PPP Reform JAKARTA: All branches and the provincial chapter of the United Development Party (PPP) have pledged their allegiance to Chairman Hamzah Haz and oppose a move by their members to join a splinter group called PPP Reform.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, January 18, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, January 18, 2002Exhibitions* Painting by children from 161 countries, the National Gallery of Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954) until Jan. 26.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Complaints abound over increased fuel prices

Complaints abound over increased fuel pricesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sharp increases in fuel prices on Thursday boosted the prices of several staples, causing an outcry among the people here.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/IBRA expects Rp 4 trillion in Salim asset sales

IBRA expects Rp 4 trillion in Salim asset salesBerni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Jakarta Sales of assets formerly owned by the Salim Group may generate between Rp 3 trillion (about US$288 million) and Rp 4 trillion for the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), as the agency hopes to ...

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Synthetic 'people power' won't work

Synthetic 'people power' won't workAmando Doronila, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila Mass organizations which coalesced in 2000-2001 in the Estrada resign movement and those which were identified with the mob attack on May 1, 2001, are going back to the streets in the run- up ...

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Flooding gives Jakarta squatters temporary reprieve

Flooding gives Jakarta squatters temporary reprieveRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flooding can be a frightening thing that people will do anything to avoid, right? Not really, if it concerns squatters who occupy state property along the Banjir Kanal Barat flood control canal, North ...

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Students rally against fuel price

Students rally against fuel priceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Students in several major cities across the country took to the streets on Thursday to protest against the hike in fuel prices that was announced overnight.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Friday, January 18, 2002)

Pick of the Flicks (for Friday, January 18, 2002)Hollywood KC (Tel. 5256351) Training Day 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Dr T and the Women 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Original Sin 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Traffic 15:10 18:10 21:10 Forsaken ...

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Bus pick up passengers at tollroads

Bus pick up passengers at tollroads JAKARTA: Public buses are only allowed to pick up passengers at official bus stops. But many violate the rules, as can be seen from several toll roads here, including the Jakarta-Merak and Jakarta-Bekasi toll roads.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/2001 foreign investment down 41.5%

2001 foreign investment down 41.5%Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's direct foreign investment approvals fell sharply by a full 41.5 percent last year -- to US$9.02 billion from $15.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/GAM's strike call gets no response from big companies

GAM's strike call gets no response from big companiesIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The second day of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM)'s call for a province-wide strike has gained little response from the Acehnese people.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Honda to set up new car plant in RI

Honda to set up new car plant in RIAdianto P Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japan's third-largest automaker, Honda Motor Co Ltd., on Thursday said that it would invest some US$30 million to set up a new plant in Indonesia in a bid to strengthen its presence in the Southeast Asian market.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/RI's 2001 fish exports $1.17 billion

RI's 2001 fish exports $1.17 billion JAKARTA: Indonesia's fishing exports for 2001 were worth US$1.17 billion, down 0.84 percent from the previous year as illegal fishing continued to plague the industry.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Akbar to perform haj pilgrimage

Akbar to perform haj pilgrimage JAKARTA: Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung is scheduled to leave for Mecca next month for the haj pilgrimage despite being named as a suspect in a high profile corruption scandal.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/RI moves to stop people smuggling

RI moves to stop people smugglingTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Overwhelmed by a flood of illegal migrants, the Indonesian government, in cooperation with Australian authorities, will develop a regional plan of action to tackle the problem, which is believed to involve ...

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Bad weather hinders plane's removal from river

Bad weather hinders plane's removal from riverTarko Sudiarno and Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Klaten/Tangerang Bad weather on Thursday hampered efforts to remove a Garuda Indonesia Boeing 737 from a river after it crash-landed near Klaten, Central Java on Wednesday, killing a female ...

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Pusri workers go on strike in Cirebon

Pusri workers go on strike in Cirebon The Jakarta Post Jakarta Some 150 casual workers of state-owned fertilizer company PT Pupuk Sriwijaya (PT Pusri) went on strike on Thursday, demanding a 100 percent wage increase.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Bogor Palace to reduce deer population

Bogor Palace to reduce deer population BOGOR: The exploding deer population at the Bogor Palace would be reduced to 500 from the current 700, Atikah Sumantri, head of the palace, said on Wednesday.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Batam's mayor challenges ICW over graft accusation

Batam's mayor challenges ICW over graft accusationFadli The Jakarta Post Batam Batam Mayor Nyat Kadir and his deputy, Asman Abnur, have planned to sue the city branch of the non-governmental organization, Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW), should the ICW fail to provide evidence that the mayor, ...

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Wages not cause of less investment

Wages not cause of less investmentJeff Ballinger, Director Press for Change, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Far from being "arbitrary and unjustified," as suggested by Peter Gardiner (The Jakarta Post, Bread Crumbs for the Poor Jan.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/JORR tender to start next Monday

JORR tender to start next MondayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Wednesday it would start the re-tender of the long delayed Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR) project on Jan. 21, with five developers expected to bid for the Rp 4 trillion (about US$384 million) worth project.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Bagir worried about court facilities

Bagir worried about court facilities BANDUNG: Chief Justice Bagir Manan voiced concerns on Thursday that poor facilities in courthouses all over Indonesia.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Corruption in aid procurement

Corruption in aid procurement I write in response to Donna Woodward's article in The Jakarta Post of Jan. 16, 2002 titled Bring the war home: Combating corruption. I agree wholeheartedly with what she says, especially that the most serious corruption is at the highest levels of the bureaucracy.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/RI, Thailand step up anti-terrorism drive

RI, Thailand step up anti-terrorism driveThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Thailand stepped up their campaign against terrorism on Thursday, agreeing to share intelligence information in order to rid the region of criminal activity and terrorism.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Renfro charged intoxication

Renfro charged intoxication KNOXVILLE, Tennessee: Actor Brad Renfro has been charged with public intoxication and driving without a license, police said.Renfro, 19, was arrested Monday night after being stopped on a traffic violation near his house.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/IBRA told to close more banks

IBRA told to close more banksDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Remarks by Bank Indonesia (BI) officials that two of the five banks under the supervision of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) were not qualified for a planned merger should serve as a signal for the agency to ...

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Subiakto admits to land price mark-up

Subiakto admits to land price mark-upDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta JAKARTA: Former Ministry of Cooperatives' (KPDK) employees cooperative head Subiakto Tjakrawerdaya has admitted he used State Logistics Agency (Bulog) money to buy land in South Jakarta from a son of former dictator ...

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/IBRA expects Rp 4t in Salim asset sales

IBRA expects Rp 4t in Salim asset salesBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sales of assets formerly owned by the Salim Group may generate between Rp 3 trillion (about US$288 million) and Rp 4 trillion for the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), as the agency hopes to sell off ...

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Pusri workers go on strike in Cirebon

Pusri workers go on strike in CirebonThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 150 casual workers of state-owned fertilizer company PT Pupuk Sriwijaya (PT Pusri) went on strike on Thursday, demanding a 100 percent wage increase.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Local politicians unclear about ethics, values

Local politicians unclear about ethics, valuesJ. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta Indonesian politics is always full of confusion and misunderstanding, even, or perhaps especially, among politicians. What a contrast.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Teacher set up federation

Teacher set up federationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Disappointed by the poor performance of the Association of Indonesian Teachers (PGRI), which many consider to have acted as little more than a collector of levies during the new order regime, a group of teachers announced on Thursday ...

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Businessmen lobby legislators in Puncak

Businessmen lobby legislators in PuncakAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Puncak/West Java A group of local businessmen took advantage of a two-day conference -- meant to discuss the City Budget -- which included 85 city councillors and 500 city officials here to lobby the authorities for "help" ...

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/ID card applicants disappointed

ID card applicants disappointed TANGERANG: ID card applicants in Tangerang have been returning home empty-handed due to a total absence of application forms in the city over the last two weeks.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/High-powered delegation to assess Maluku conflict

High-powered delegation to assess Maluku conflictThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A high-powered ministerial, military and police delegation is scheduled to visit Maluku next week to seek an end to the prolonged sectarian violence plaguing the province.Included on the three-day peace mission from Jan.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Bangka-Belitung names governor candidates

Bangka-Belitung names governor candidatesTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Bangka-Belitung Legislative Council has chosen eight candidates out of a pool of 47 applicants for the fledgling province's first gubernatorial elections.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Budget for Marunda dump rejected

Budget for Marunda dump rejectedAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Puncak, West Java The city council rejected on Thursday a proposed budget addition of Rp 18.5 billion for the construction of a refuse disposal site in Marunda, North Jakarta.

Fri, 18 Jan 2002

JP/Rupiah Rates Jan.17

Rupiah Rates Jan.17 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,910.00 9,910.00 10,462.