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70 articles.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Critics reacted negatively to Indonesian Bank Restructuring

Critics reacted negatively to Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's (IBRA) instruction to PT Holdiko Perkasa last week to sell by year's end 17 equity assets, with most considering it an irrational move that could result in a fire sale at a great loss to taxpayers.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Tourism in East Nusa Tenggara slumps

Tourism in East Nusa Tenggara slumps KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Tourist Board recorded a big drop in the number of tourists visiting the province due to a security alert issued by the United Nations.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Tataurangi wins first U.S. PGA tour title

Tataurangi wins first U.S. PGA tour titleAgencies, Las Vegas New Zealand's Phil Tataurangi won the first U.S. PGA Tour title of his career on Sunday after shooting a 10-under-par 62 at the TPC at Summerlin course to claim the $5 million Las Vegas Classic by one shot.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/President may cancel October overseas trips

President may cancel October overseas tripsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the deadly Bali bombing, President Megawati Soekarnoputri is considering scaling down her overseas trips.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Briton Radcliffe breaks world record at Chicago Marathon

Briton Radcliffe breaks world record at Chicago MarathonJason Strait, Associated Press, Chicago Her short blond ponytail bobbing to the relentless pace, Paula Radcliffe ran the fastest marathon ever by a woman Sunday in just her second effort at the grueling distance.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Frenchman Mathieu wins second successive tennis tournament

Frenchman Mathieu wins second successive tennis tournamentAgencies, Lyon, France In-form Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu beat Gustavo Kuerten 4-6, 6- 3, 6-1 in the final of the Lyon Grand Prix final on Sunday to claim a title for the second successive week.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Foreigners remain calm in Bogor

Foreigners remain calm in Bogor BOGOR: The Bogor Police said on Monday that in the wake of the Bali bombings they had tightened security for foreigners in the area.The deputy chief of the Bogor Police, Comr.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Fire devastates pine forest

Fire devastates pine forest KUNINGAN, West Java: Some 500 hectares of pine forest on the western slopes of Ciremai mountain, West Java, have been consumed by a forest fire resulting from the prolonged drought.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Analysts blame debacle on intelligence failure

Analysts blame debacle on intelligence failureMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Noted analysts blamed Saturday's bombings in Bali and Manado in North Sulawesi on Indonesia's lack of seriousness as well as its poor intelligence work in dealing with terrorism.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Stocks plunge to four-year low after terrorist attack

Stocks plunge to four-year low after terrorist attackThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange main index plunged on Monday to its lowest level in four years as investors took fright at the country's economic prospects following the massive bomb explosions over the weekend in Bali.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Refugees stage hunger strike for aid

Refugees stage hunger strike for aid MEDAN, North Sumatra: Dozens of Acehnese refugees living in temporary shelters in Medan, Deli Serdang, and Langkat, launched a hunger strike in front of the North Sumatra Legislative Council on Monday to demand the disbursement of Rp 100.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Intelligence failure

Intelligence failure For once, the Indonesian people were impressed on Sunday on seeing that there was a functioning government in Jakarta.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Hospital turns into real-life panic room

Hospital turns into real-life panic roomRita A.Widiadana and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Eighteen-year-old Lucy, not her real name, looked pale and shaken."I am looking for my mom. She was inside the Sari Club, while I was outside the bar buying cigarettes.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/No word from Mega on IBRA bribes

No word from Mega on IBRA bribes JAKARTA: The National Police said on Monday they were waiting for the necessary approval from President Megawati Soekarnoputri to summon several legislators accused of taking bribes from the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Security raised at energy companies after Bali attack

Security raised at energy companies after Bali attackFebiola Desy Unidjaja and Adianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post Jakarta Energy companies across the nation have raised alertness following the weekend bomb blasts on the island of Bali, as the government warned Monday of possible terrorist ...

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Citizens must love books

Citizens must love books Your editorial titled Books to educate the people (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 21) was good so far as it went, but it did not go far enough.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Perdomuan villagers eat cassave and bananas to survive disaster

Perdomuan villagers eat cassave and bananas to survive disasterApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Constant natural disasters have doubled the misery of people in the poverty-stricken village of Pardomuan in Deli Serdang regency, some 60 kilometers south of here.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Peacock may take last flap soon in Java

Peacock may take last flap soon in JavaBambang M, Contributor, Yogyakarta Of the various bird species in Java, only the male green peacock has a spectacular dancing skill. When dancing, it spreads its colorful tail feathers like a magnificent fan.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Big-time poacher never gets cought

Big-time poacher never gets cought A notorious peacock poacher, Wagi lives in a simple wooden house. In front of his house is a big wooden cage where he keeps his peacocks before they are sold.Wagi has been poaching since 1987.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Tragedy unites Balinese and foreigners

Tragedy unites Balinese and foreignersRita A. Widiadana and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Help poured into Bali on Monday as the Balinese joined hands with people from many countries to help survivors of last Saturday's blast even as hospitals struggled with the mounting ...

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Journalism during conflict: Peace journalism

Journalism during conflict: Peace journalismSoeryo Winoto Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Bandung, West Java It is not easy for a reporter to cover conflicts and report on them in a neutral manner that is capable of pleasing and satisfying both warring groups, without the insertion of personal ...

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/President's

President's rights The Jakarta Post on Oct. 8 published an article with the headline President urges attorney general to resign: SourceIf this is correct I find it strange that the President would urge the attorney general to resign, while the President, according to the law, has the power to ...

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Journalist with a diplomatic mission

Journalist with a diplomatic missionEndy Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Is anyone out there watching this program?For the last nine months, every night at midnight Australian time, or 9 p.m.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/A message of solidarity

A message of solidarity It is a well known fact that Bali is a popular holiday destination among Australians, given the island's relatively short distance from Australia's major cities.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Energy companies raise alertness

Energy companies raise alertnessFebiola Desy Unidjaja and Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Energy companies across the nation have raised alertness following the weekend bomb blasts on the island of Bali, as the government warned Monday of possible terrorist attacks against their ...

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Allowing GAM to take part in election might end violence

Allowing GAM to take part in election might end violenceNani Farida and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Acehnese figures welcomed on Monday a proposal to allow the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to participate in elections, saying it would bolster efforts for a peaceful ...

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Haze feared to worsen in next few days: Report

Haze feared to worsen in next few days: ReportThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The haze blanketing Central Kalimantan and South Kalimantan has worsened over the past few days, Antara reported on Monday.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Southwest Pacific dialog: New pond for regional cooperation

Southwest Pacific dialog: New pond for regional cooperationBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Center for Strategic and International Studies, bandoro@csis.or.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/RI must swiftly act against terrorists: Businessmen

RI must swiftly act against terrorists: BusinessmenA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The business community urged the government on Monday to take swift action against terrorists to contain the damage caused by the Bali bomb attack to the country's economy.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Bombing turns paradise siland into hell

Bombing turns paradise siland into hellI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali It was a Saturday night inferno on a strip of road in Kuta, foreign holidaymakers' heaven, that nobody will ever forget. The explosion at around 11:15 p.m.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Review of 300 commercial court verdicts reveals flaws

Review of 300 commercial court verdicts reveals flawsThe Jakarta Post Jakarta A government-appointed team found numerous flaws in 300 bankruptcy verdicts handed down between 1998 and Feb.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/The Jakarta Post

The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government pledged on Monday to take united action in eradicating terrorists, whom a minister said were linked to al- Qaeda, in particular those who masterminded the bomb attacks in Bali that have left at least 183 people dead.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Feeling cheated

Feeling cheated This letter is to warn your readers about some unprofessional and unethical practices being carried out by so-called professional multinational insurance agencies.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Govt vows united action in fighting terrorism

Govt vows united action in fighting terrorismThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government pledged on Monday to take united action in eradicating terrorists, whom a minister said were linked to al- Qaeda, in particular those who masterminded the bomb attacks in Bali that have left at least 183 people ...

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Indonesia fails to archieve medal target in Asiad

Indonesia fails to archieve medal target in AsiadNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea The world's second largest sporting event was officially closed on Monday evening with Indonesia finishing in 14th place after the 16-day Busan 2002 Asian Games, collecting four gold, ...

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Global warming to badly hit Jakarta

Global warming to badly hit JakartaBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the world still unable or unwilling to curb carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, coastal cities like Jakarta should begin preparing for the impacts of global warming, an environmental expert said.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Terrorist groups do exist

Terrorist groups do exist The tragedy of Saturday evening's events in Bali has left most of us here in a state of shock. Bali was always the "safe place" and the majority of us cannot really believe what has happened.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Nightspots in Bali softest and easiest target of terror

Nightspots in Bali softest and easiest target of terrorRichard Norton-Taylor, Guardian News Service, London For a month, while their political masters have been increasingly obsessed by Saddam Hussein, western intelligence agencies have warned of planned terrorist attacks by al-Qaeda or, more ...

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Indonesia and war

Indonesia and war on terror 1 & 2 In this strange post-Sept. 11 world, it is interesting to observe the reactions across the world to proposed U.S.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Needed: An attorney General of high candor

Needed: An attorney General of high candor The wealth report that Attorney General M.A. Rachman filed with the Public Servants Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) reportedly contained discrepancies, giving rise to allegations of corruption.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Antiterrorism bill finalized

Antiterrorism bill finalized NUSA DUA, BALI: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said here on Monday that his office had completed the drafting of the antiterrorism bill."The draft law has been finalized after being discussed by the Cabinet.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Review of 300 commercial court verdicts reveals flaws

Review of 300 commercial court verdicts reveals flawsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A government-appointed team found numerous flaws in 300 bankruptcy verdicts handed down between 1998 and Feb.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Nightspots in Bali softest and easiest target of terror

Nightspots in Bali softest and easiest target of terrorRichard Norton-Taylor, Guardian News Service, London For a month, while their political masters have been increasingly obsessed by Saddam Hussein, western intelligence agencies have warned of planned terrorist attacks by al-Qaeda or, more ...

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Taufik proves his worth, takes last gold for RI

Taufik proves his worth, takes last gold for RINovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea Indonesian men's singles shuttler Taufik Hidayat proved that he was still the best in Asia, winning the Busan 2002 Asian Games singles title by defeating host player Lee Hyun-il 15-7, 15-9 ...

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Cafes, bars turn quite after Bali carnage

Cafes, bars turn quite after Bali carnageDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cafes and bars frequented by tourists and expatriates have been almost deafeningly silent following Saturday's terror attacks in Bali that apparently targeted innocent foreign tourists, and sparking fears of a ...

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/PDI Perjuangan members shift to PNBK

PDI Perjuangan members shift to PNBK BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Thousands of the Indonesian Democratic Party of struggle (PDI Perjuangan) supporters in Panjang district, Lampung, have jumped ship to the rival Bung Karno Nationalist Party (PNBK), a PDI Perjuangan official said.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/TV Program: Tuesday, October 15, 2002

TV Program: Tuesday, October 15, 2002TVRI .TB.30" .90"5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment9:00 Film9:30 Music11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Golf

GolfUS$5 million Las Vegas Classic (USA unless stated)Final round 330 - Phil Tataurangi (Nzl) 67 66 67 68 62 331 - Stuart Appleby (Aus) 66 68 64 67 66, Jeff Sluman 66 66 64 67 66 332 - Jim Furyk 66 65 64 69 68 333 - Rory Sabbatini (Rsa) 69 65 70 64 65 334 - Dan Forsman 65 71 66 66 66, ...

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/FAO calls attention to the vital role of water in agriculture

FAO calls attention to the vital role of water in agriculture This year's World Food Day theme, "Water: source of food security", points to the essential role of water in food production for a world population expected to reach eight billion by 2030.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Court turns down fishermen's suit

Court turns down fishermen's suit JAKARTA: The North Jakarta District Court ruled Monday against 31 families of fishermen who sued the city administration for evicting them from a plot of land in East Ancol to make way for the development of sports facilities.Presiding judge M.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Council's Tarmidi replaced by Agung

Council's Tarmidi replaced by AgungThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A City Council leadership meeting agreed on Monday to replace council deputy chairman Tarmidi Suhardjo with councillor Agung Imam Sumanto, known to be a staunch supporter of recently reelected Governor Sutiyoso.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Did U.S. stance provoke blasts?

Did U.S. stance provoke blasts?The Daily Yomiuri Asia News Network Tokyo A bomb blast at a nightclub in the tourist resort of Bali, Indonesia, killed more than 180 people and injured hundreds. The victims were largely foreigners, including Australians and Europeans.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Fellow prosecutors move against whistle-blower

Fellow prosecutors move against whistle-blowerTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an apparent attempt to silence any further corruption allegations against Attorney General M.A.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Feeling cheated

Feeling cheated This letter is to warn your readers about some unprofessional and unethical practices being carried out by so-called professional multinational insurance agencies.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Don't link deadly Bali bombing with religion: Leaders

Don't link deadly Bali bombing with religion: LeadersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders from different religions, calling themselves the National Moral Movement (GMN) pleaded on Monday for all people to refrain from linking the deadly Bali bombing with any religion, particularly Islam.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Shock waves of the blasts have enraged Australians

Shock waves of the blasts have enraged AustraliansDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne The enormity of the horrific bomb attack in Kuta, Bali, is very much felt in Australia.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Indonesia's Busan Asiad contingent a failure: Warouw

Indonesia's Busan Asiad contingent a failure: WarouwNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea The Busan 2002 Asian Games ended on Monday, with the Indonesian contingent failing to fulfill its target of bringing home at least six gold medals, only able to deliver a meager four ...

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Review of 300 commercial court verdicts reveals flaws

Review of 300 commercial court verdicts reveals flawsThe Jakarta Post Jakarta A government-appointed team found numerous flaws in 300 bankruptcy verdicts handed down between 1998 and Feb.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Brazil beats Russia to win its first World title

Brazil beats Russia to win its first World titleAssociated Press, Buenos Aires Brazil defeated Russia 3-2 on Sunday to win the World Volleyball Championship for the first time in its history.In a match that swung back and forth, Brazil finally won 23- 25, 27-25, 25-20, 23-25, 15-13.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Papuans discuss peace efforts

Papuans discuss peace efforts JAYAPURA: A two-day peace conference will begin here on Tuesday to seek a common understanding among Papuans in solving any conflict in the territory peacefully.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Entertainment spots want to open during Ramadhan

Entertainment spots want to open during RamadhanAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of demonstrators representing entertainment centers in the city staged a rally in front of the City Council building and the City Hall on Monday, demanding that the administration allow them to ...

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Will East Asia buy World Bank's model?

Will East Asia buy World Bank's model?Yang Razali Kassim, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Speaking at the World Economic Forum summit in Kuala Lumpur last week, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong veered from the well- trodden path. He threw up two posers about Southeast Asia's future.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Suspect in Manado blast identified, police say

Suspect in Manado blast identified, police sayYongker Rumteh, The Jakarta Post, Manado Manado Police chief Adj. Sr. Com. Hengky Kaluara said his detectives had identified the physical features of a suspect in Saturday's bomb blast, which damaged the Philippines consulate general on Jl.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/TNI accused of prolonging regional conflicts

TNI accused of prolonging regional conflictsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Military personnel in conflict areas have worked to escalate violence there in order to maintain their control over business activities, experts said on Monday.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Former child star facing jail

Former child star facing jail JAKARTA: Former child singer Joan Tanamal is facing possible jail time for the possession of 0.1142 grams of heroin.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/'I will not flee and satisfy these animals'

'I will not flee and satisfy these animals'The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Forensics experts spent Monday sifting through the chaos of burned out vehicles and wrecked buildings for evidence in what was once the lively Legian strip in Kuta catering to mainly an expatriate crowd, following a ...

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Govt to update SNI standards

Govt to update SNI standards JAKARTA: The Office of the State Minister for Research and Technology plans to facilitate the overhaul of national standards established under the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) as many of them have become outdated.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Passengers have no choice

Passengers have no choiceFrom Suara KaryaUsing excuses like traffic jams, too few passengers and public transportation vehicles following too closely, drivers of minivans often drop their passengers anywhere they wish.

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/Jakarta beefs up security

Jakarta beefs up securityDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police said on Monday they had increased security in the capital amid rising concern over possible terrorist attacks in Jakarta in the aftermath of the Bali bombings on Saturday night that claimed nearly 200 lives, mostly ...

Tue, 15 Oct 2002

JP/'Corruption is our new culture'

'Corruption is our new culture' The controversy surrounding Attorney General M.A. Rachman and his failure to clarify his assets has led to much public debate. Many people are skeptical that law enforcers, given their past performance and their shaky image, will take action against Rachman.