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51 articles.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/'A 7 percent pay hike? It should be 70 percent'

'A 7 percent pay hike? It should be 70 percent' The decision to increase the minimum wage by 7 percent next January, which has been agreed upon by the tripartite commission of the city administration, employers and labor unions, has already sparked various responses from employees.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/The Esplanade's 'hidden' arts

The Esplanade's 'hidden' artsCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Singapore The Esplanade's Opening Festival running from Oct. 12 through Nov. 3 has been a hit, with about 60 reporters from all over the world covering the special performances at the auspicious venues for concert and theater.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Tempest in a teacup?

Tempest in a teacup? The forcible removal by police of Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir from his hospital bed in Surakarta (Solo) triggered an immediate uproar among his most devoted followers in that Central Java city -- as well as on the part of the media there and in Jakarta.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Prices of staple food increase by 40 percent

Prices of staple food increase by 40 percentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The price of most staple foods continues to increase by up to 40 percent as the fasting month, expected to start on Wednesday, approaches.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Dana extends lead with 10-under

Dana extends lead with 10-under JAKARTA (JP): Dana Mahmud from Pantai Indah Kapuk Golf Club, North Jakarta, retained the lead with a 10-under 134 (66, 68) after two days of play in the Pemuda Pancasila Cup IV at the Matoa Nasional Golf Club, Ciganjur, South Jakarta, on Wednesday.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/No conflict among senior security officials: BIN

No conflict among senior security officials: BINThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta An official dismissed fear of possible competition among intelligence and security institutions that could make the current war against terrorism in the country counterproductive.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/The Bali tragedy

The Bali tragedy The Bali tragedy did not only shock Bali as the country's most famous tourist destination, but also the whole world.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Caning vs human rights

Caning vs human rights Caning is to be introduced as punishment and that caning is to be carried out in open places for public viewing in Aceh for those who do not carry out their religious obligations.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Australians want peace, not war

Australians want peace, not war The assumptions and speculation that Australians might become an easy target of terrorist attacks due to Australian involvement in the Afghanistan war and planned war against Iraq, had been in the public domain long before the tragic events at Sari Club and Paddy's.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Balinese need time for trauma healing

Balinese need time for trauma healing I Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post Kuta, BaliDewa Darnesta ha never been able to sleep well since that terrible night of Oct. 12, when a powerful explosion destroyed the crowded Sari Club on Jl. Legian, Kuta.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Govt says antiterrorism bill protects human rights

Govt says antiterrorism bill protects human rightsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra brushed aside on Wednesday fears of potential human rights abuse as a consequence of the government regulations in ...

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/The Bali tragedy

The Bali tragedy The Bali tragedy did not only shock Bali as the country's most famous tourist destination, but also the whole world.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/United Nations climate conference gears up and `get serious'

United Nations climate conference gears up and `get serious'Stevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, New Delhi India said on Wednesday that poor countries battling to feed their starving populace should not be set the same targets as rich nations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Papuan separatist leader breaks out of jail

Papuan separatist leader breaks out of jailNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura The Police have deployed hundreds of personnel to Indonesia's border area with Papua New Guinea (PNG) to prevent Papua's most wanted man, Benny Wenda, from escaping to the neighboring country after he ...

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Loggers fight, one dies

Loggers fight, one dies KOTABARU, South Kalimantan: Two local residents of Timur Laut island fought over a log near Kemasan forest here on Wednesday, with one of them losing his life.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Australian agents raid RI Muslim homes

Australian agents raid RI Muslim homesAgencies, Sydney/Jakarta Heavily-armed Australian federal agents raided homes of Indonesian Muslims on Wednesday in a nationwide hunt for members of an Islamic radical group held responsible for the Oct. 12 bombing in Bali, AFP reported.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Two killed, one injured in attacks on Lampung villages

Two killed, one injured in attacks on Lampung villagesOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Menggala, Lampung Two men were killed and one man was seriously injured when gunmen launched a three-day attack on the inhabitants of almost a dozen villages in Lampung.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/PDI-P legislators free on Akbar

PDI-P legislators free on Akbar JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) said on Wednesday it would allow its legislators to make up their own minds about the fate of convicted fraudster Akbar Tandjung, the House of Representatives ...

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Learn to cook at Ubud's scenic culinary temple

Learn to cook at Ubud's scenic culinary templeJudy Chapman, Contributor, Ubud, Bali The air is thick with the scent of perfectly ripe mangoes. Its luxuriant and velvety syrup tumbles into my glass as if spilling down from Epicurean gods.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Internet players to set up Internet body

Internet players to set up Internet bodyFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several business associations and local universities are preparing to set up an independent Internet body to help develop and improve the system within the local Internet industry.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Sutiyoso plans to close city to migrants

Sutiyoso plans to close city to migrantsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Undeterred by fierce criticism of his policy, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso reiterated on Wednesday his intention to close the city to migrants who do not have sufficient money to live on, job offers or a house to stay ...

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Govt to deploy 1,800 officers to guard Xanana's visit

Govt to deploy 1,800 officers to guard Xanana's visitYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Indonesia will deploy more than 1,800 security personnel from the military and police to enhance security during East Timor President Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao's visit to West Timor from Nov.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/TV Program: Thursday, October 31, 2002

TV Program: Thursday, October 31, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Health Program9:00 TV Drama9:30 Music10:30 Quiz11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Resolution of protracted conflict in Aceh

Resolution of protracted conflict in AcehAzhari Idris, Aceh Coordinator, Indonesian Conflict Study Network (ICSN), Banda Aceh, az_idris@fastmail.fm Internal conflict in Aceh is complex and dynamic, rooted in the specifics of the society in question.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/UKI cancels classes after bomb hoax

UKI cancels classes after bomb hoax JAKARTA: The Indonesian Christian University (UKI) suspended all activities on Thursday following the finding of a package suspected to be a live bomb after receiving a bomb threat by telephone.The university received a call at about 11 a.m.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Police release sketches of Bali bomb suspects

Police release sketches of Bali bomb suspectsThe Jakarta Post, Bali/Jakarta The police on Wednesday released simultaneously in Jakarta and Bali composite sketches of three people believed to be the suspects in the Oct. 12 deadly bomb explosion that has claimed over 190 lives, mostly foreigners.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Globalization: 21st-century imperialism

Globalization: 21st-century imperialismIqbal Widastomo, Research Associate, School of Politics, London School of Economics, London The 20th century was marked by the remarkable process of the gradual reduction of colonial power and control all over the world.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Minister issues decree to limit textile imports

Minister issues decree to limit textile importsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued a decree to limit textile imports in a bid to help the local industry, which has been severely hurt by massive quantities of cheap imports.Decree No.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Separatist weapons confiscated

Separatist weapons confiscated MANOKWARI, Papua: National Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) troops here confiscated two weapons from a separatist movement in Ambumi village, Manokwari regency, following a gunfight.Manokwari Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Rp 400m stolen in robbery

Rp 400m stolen in robbery BOGOR: Four armed-criminals forced a doctor and his family to hand over more than Rp 400 million worth of cash, diamonds, laptops and cellular phones during a violent robbery in Bogor early Tuesday.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Taxi drivers suffer economic fallout from Bali blasts

Taxi drivers suffer economic fallout from Bali blastsNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The bombing in Bali has reverberated all the way back to Jakarta, where taxi drivers are feeling the effects of the attack.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Government under fire for ineptitude, lack of leadership

Government under fire for ineptitude, lack of leadershipMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts and religious leaders expressed grave concerns on Wednesday over the government's ability and seriousness in dealing with the country's problems.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Ba'asyir's devotees stage protest

Ba'asyir's devotees stage protestSri Wahyuni and Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta/Yogyakarta Hundreds of alumni from Al-Mukmin Islamic Boarding School went on strike in Yogyakarta on Wednesday to protest the police arrest of their headmaster and terror suspect Abu Bakar Ba'asyir.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Tangerang clubs close for Ramadhan

Tangerang clubs close for Ramadhan All entertainment spots in Tangerang regency must be closed during the fasting month of Ramadhan, following pressure from ulemas and local public figures, regent Agus Djunara said on Wednesday.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/ASEAN countries to help promote Bali

ASEAN countries to help promote BaliTiarma Siboro and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Following the terror attacks in Bali, which have severely crippled tourism there, ambassadors from Southeast Asian countries vowed on Wednesday to join efforts to promote Bali as a tourist ...

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Australia raids Indonesians' homes in anti-terrorist crackdown

Australia raids Indonesians' homes in anti-terrorist crackdownAgencies Sydney/JakartaHeavily-armed Australian federal agents raided homes of Indonesian Muslims on Wednesday in a nationwide hunt for members of an Islamic radical group held responsible for the Oct. 12 bombing in Bali, AFP reported.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/TV Program: Thursday, October 31, 2002

TV Program: Thursday, October 31, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Health Program9:00 TV Drama9:30 Music10:30 Quiz11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Balinese need time to recover from trauma

Balinese need time to recover from traumaI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Dewa Darnesta has not been able to sleep well since that terrible night of Oct. 12, when a powerful explosion destroyed the crowded Sari Club on Jl. Legian in Kuta.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Singapore Embassy clarifies

Singapore Embassy clarifies JAKARTA: The Singaporean Embassy in Jakarta confirmed on Thursday that an embassy car was involved in an accident on Wednesday evening but emphasized that there was no diplomat involved.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Political parties should be limited

Political parties should be limited JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic of Struggle Party (PDI Perjuangan) said on Wednesday that the House of Representatives should limit the number of political parties in the country by tightening its criteria.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Civilian police sued over attack

Civilian police sued over attack PEKANBARU, Riau: Members of the Civilian Police (Satpol) with the Riau administration have been reported to the local police for attacking a public servant.Raja Sapeloras, the victim, had filed a report to the local police to allow them to follow up the case.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Govt, CGI to meet on Friday

Govt, CGI to meet on FridayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and Indonesia's main creditor countries under the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) will meet on Friday to discuss additional loans to cope with an expected budget blowout next year in the wake of the Oct. 12 Bali bombing.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Budget needs at least Rp 10t extra loans: Economists

Budget needs at least Rp 10t extra loans: EconomistsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Facing a plunge in state revenue after the Oct.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Police find marijuana field

Police find marijuana field PADANG, West Sumatra: Local police in Solok, West Sumatra, found on Tuesday a 400-square-meter marijuana plantation and 115 marijuana plants ready for harvest.The police detained two local men believed to be the plantation's owners.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Bali still to host Olympic qualifying matches

Bali still to host Olympic qualifying matchesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Qualifying matches for the Olympic beach volleyball competition will still be held in Bali in October next year, despite the terrorist attack, the Indonesian Volleyball Association (PBVSI) said on Wednesday.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Australians want peace, not war

Australians want peace, not war The assumptions and speculation that Australians might become an easy target of terrorist attacks due to Australian involvement in the Afghanistan war and planned war against Iraq, had been in the public domain long before the tragic events at Sari Club and Paddy's.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Analysts say RI-U.S. ties improving, U.S. told to give concrete support

Analysts say RI-U.S. ties improving, U.S. told to give concrete supportMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bilateral relations between Indonesia and the U.S.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 31, 2002

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 31, 2002Exhibition Exhibition: Nehru and Soekarno: Prophets of Asian Resurgence, photos, letters, newspapers and film, in the exhibition hall of S.T.S.I. Mandala (Tel. 0361 227316, Fax. 0361 233100), Denpasar, Nov. 1 - 4.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/BPN chided for asking fees in providing public service

BPN chided for asking fees in providing public serviceMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Aben, a 57-year-old retired elementary teacher, visited the South Jakarta office of the National Land Agency (BPN) on Monday to check the legality of a land certificate with the intention ...

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Australia raids Indonesians' homes in anti-terrorist crackdown

Australia raids Indonesians' homes in anti-terrorist crackdownAgencies Sydney/JakartaHeavily-armed Australian federal agents raided homes of Indonesian Muslims on Wednesday in a nationwide hunt for members of an Islamic radical group held responsible for the Oct. 12 bombing in Bali, AFP reported.

Thu, 31 Oct 2002

JP/Maluku police search for bombers

Maluku police search for bombers AMBON, Maluku: Maluku Police are hunting for two suspects, identified as Berthy Loupaty and Hans Nanlohy, for their alleged involvement in a series of bomb attacks and manslaughter in Soya village early this year.Deputy Maluku Police chief Sr. Comr. A. Bambang S.