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47 articles.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Four more bomb suspects arrested

Four more bomb suspects arrestedJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Police in the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar said on Thursday they had arrested four people as possible suspects in last week's bombings, including the father and a younger brother of Agung Hamid, the alleged ...

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Sharia has 'little chance in the country'

Sharia has 'little chance in the country'Tarko Sudiarno and Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Jakarta Sharia, or Islamic law, has little chance of being adopted in Indonesia, politicians and a Muslim figure said.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Former bank owners not to be subject to criminal charges

Former bank owners not to be subject to criminal chargesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ignoring widespread criticism, the government is pushing ahead with its plan to drop criminal charges against former bank owners accused of abusing state funds.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Combating terrorism: A shared responsibility

Combating terrorism: A shared responsibilityA'an Suryana, Journalist, The Jakarta Post Police investigation into the terrorist attacks in Indonesia, whether those in Bali or Makassar, have yet to unfold, but preliminary investigation has suggested that the perpetrators were Indonesians with ...

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/60 people feared dead in hot spring mud slide

60 people feared dead in hot spring mud slideAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Mojokerto, East Java Rescue teams combed through rivers and streams on Thursday to search for survivors of Wednesday's mudslide that killed at least 31 people at the Pacet hot spring resort in Mojokerto, East Java.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Terror suspect worried about children

Terror suspect worried about children DENPASAR, Bali: Ali Gufron alias Mukhlas, the main suspect in the terrorist bomb attacks in Legian, wants all his children to be brought to Solokuro village in Lamongan, East Java.M.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Oh deer, can deer survive in Monas park?

Oh deer, can deer survive in Monas park?Novan Iman Santosa and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor Governor Sutiyoso's plan to release deer from the grounds of Bogor Palace into the National Monument (Monas) park in Central Jakarta could be a fatal blunder unless additional facilities ...

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Dial 112, for fast, effective aid, hopefully

Dial 112, for fast, effective aid, hopefullyTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Metro 112, good morning," an operator from the Jakarta Police's toll-free emergency call center said over the phone.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/AEKI to launch five-year coffee promotional

AEKI to launch five-year coffee promotionalThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Adi Eka Putra, a 30-year-old Jakarta-based radio broadcaster, is not a coffee lover. He prefers tea.He only drinks coffee when he has to stay awake to work overtime at the office."I don't enjoy drinking coffee.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/8,000 East Timor families opt to stay

8,000 East Timor families opt to stayYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post KupangAt least 8,000 East Timorese families seeking refuge in West Timor had decided to stay in Indonesia, a local military commander said Thursday.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Bus plunges into river, three dead

Bus plunges into river, three dead TANGERANG: A bus owned by Sri Kertabumi plunged into Mokevart River in Batusari subdistrict, Tangerang, Banten, on Thursday, leaving three people dead and another 40 injured.Tangerang Police chief Adj. Sr. Cmr.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/'The most qualified for Pelti head is a woman'

'The most qualified for Pelti head is a woman'Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Martina Wijaya has received the endorsement of one of the leading tennis personalities in the country in her bid to be elected chairperson of the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti), which will be decided during ...

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

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JP/5/captionAntaraEASY RIDING: Motorcyclists head toward Jakarta on the Indramayu highway along the northern coast of West Java. Motorcycles have become a popular alternative for those traveling to and from their hometowns for Idul Fitri, when the roads are jammed with millions of holidaymakers.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/BMW's sales in RI exceed target

BMW's sales in RI exceed targetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT BMW Indonesia, the subsidiary of giant global car maker BMW AG German, has sold 2,122 BMW cars in the country until November, a figure that exceeded the company's whole year's target, the company's president director Jesus Cordoba said ...

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Navy keeps patrolling in Sipadan-Ligitan

Navy keeps patrolling in Sipadan-Ligitan JAKARTA: Indonesian Navy spokesman Commodore Sugeng Waluyo said the Navy would continue patrolling the disputed Sipadan and Ligitan islands off East Kalimantan province.He revealed that his vessels often met Malaysian naval ships while patrolling there.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Govt faces uphill battle to rebuild battered Aceh

Govt faces uphill battle to rebuild battered AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With more than half of its population living in poverty and an economy barely functioning after years of war, the government is facing an uphill battle to rebuild Aceh, observers and government officials say.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Saving 'detikcom' from the storm

Saving 'detikcom' from the stormFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta This year's Idul Fitri holiday season gave workaholics, such as Budiono Darsono, a rare break.Budiono deserved the extended rest from Dec. 5 to Dec.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/KAI to sue truck driver for Rp 10b compensation

KAI to sue truck driver for Rp 10b compensationThe Jakarta Post Kebumen/JakartaState-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) said on Thursday that it would sue the driver of a box truck blamed for Monday's train derailment which killed six people and wounded 30 others near the ...

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Greater, effective investment in health for the poor, please

Greater, effective investment in health for the poor, pleaseSanti W.E. Soekanto Journalist Bandung santi_soekanto2001@yahoo.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

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JP/5/captionAntaraEASY RIDING: Motorcyclists head toward Jakarta on the Indramayu highway along the northern coast of West Java. Motorcycles have become a popular alternative for those traveling to and from their hometowns for Idul Fitri, when the roads are jammed with millions of holidaymakers.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/KAI to sue truck driver for Rp 10 billion compensation

KAI to sue truck driver for Rp 10 billion compensationThe Jakarta Post, Kebumen/Jakarta State-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) said on Thursday that it would sue the driver of a box truck blamed for Monday's train derailment which killed six people and wounded 30 others near ...

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Import tariff on plastics, chemicals to be cut

Import tariff on plastics, chemicals to be cutAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will slash import tariffs on chemical and plastic products to between 0 percent and 5 percent in early January next year in line with ASEAN free trade area (AFTA) requirements, the Ministry ...

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/City to submit 2003 budget to council this week

City to submit 2003 budget to council this weekAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration will soon submit the 2003 city budget, amounting to Rp 11 trillion (US$1.2 billion), to City Council, an official said on Thursday.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Greater, effective investment in health for the poor, please

Greater, effective investment in health for the poor, pleaseSanti W.E. Soekanto, Journalist, Bandung, santi_soekanto2001@yahoo.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Police claim strong case on Bali blasts

Police claim strong case on Bali blastsI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The police have refuted public skepticism about their investigation into the deadly Oct. 12 Bali blasts, saying they have strong evidence, sufficient to take all suspects in the incidents to court.Brig. Gen.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Police question Carrefour manager

Police question Carrefour managerTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police detectives interviewed the manager of a branch of superstore Carrefour at Ratu Plaza shopping center in South Jakarta after Wednesday's gas poisoning incident that caused more than 20 employees to fall ill ...

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Furniture exporters face another bad year

Furniture exporters face another bad yearRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is estimated that Indonesia's furniture exports this year will plunge to US$1.04 billion from $1.8 billion last year.The chairman of the Indonesian Furniture Club, Yos S.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Orchestra raise funds for its competitor

Orchestra raise funds for its competitorTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Twilite Orchestra is going to perform on Monday for a noble cause: to raise funds to help revive its competitor, Orkes Simponi Nusantara (Nusantara Symphonic Orchestra).

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Germany changes travel advisories

Germany changes travel advisories JAKARTA: Germany has lifted its general travel warning for Indonesia, but continues to advise special vigilance and caution for its citizens while staying in or visiting Indonesia.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Group complains of foul smell

Group complains of foul smell JAMBI: An environmental group in Jambi has complained about an unpleasant smell from untreated garbage due to the tardiness of the city administration in dealing with the problem.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Influx of foreign sex workers sets Batam leaders in a tizzy

Influx of foreign sex workers sets Batam leaders in a tizzyFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau The Batam administration has been urged to take immediate action against around 150 foreign prostitutes operating freely on the industrial island in Riau province.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, December 13, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, December 13, 2002Exhibitions * Jukung-Boats from the Barito Basin, Maritime Museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan No. 1, North Jakarta (Tel. 6693406, 6602476), Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., until Dec. 23. * Mask by Gallis and Rakidi, The British Council, S.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Aceh peace deal needs competent JSC

Aceh peace deal needs competent JSCThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With Aceh's peace accord now four days old, experts on Thursday called for the immediate set up of the Joint Security Committee (JSC) with completely objective members on the committee or else risk fresh violence and the undoing of the ...

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/IBRA names JP Morgan for Danamon

IBRA names JP Morgan for Danamon JAKARTA: The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has appointed consultant firm JP Morgan as the financial advisor for the planned sale of majority stake in Bank Danamon.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

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JP/5/captionAntaraEASY RIDING: Motorcyclists head toward Jakarta on the Indramayu highway along the northern coast of West Java. Motorcycles have become a popular alternative for those traveling to and from their hometowns for Idul Fitri, when the roads are jammed with millions of holidaymakers.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Businessman elected West Kalimantan governor

Businessman elected West Kalimantan governorBambang Bider, The Jakarta Post, Pontianak Businessman Usman Djafar and running mate Laurentius Hermanus Kadir were elected governor and vice governor respectively of West Kalimantan for the 2003 to 2008 period in a tightly guarded plenary meeting at ...

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Govt, GAM must show commitment to peace

Govt, GAM must show commitment to peaceAboeprijadi Santoso, Contributor, Geneva "Take the guns out of the politics and let us together build a peaceful, democratic and peaceful Aceh within the framework of the Republic of Indonesia," said Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs ...

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/DHL replies

DHL replies Johanes Hartono sent a letter to The Jakarta Post, a copy of which was sent to DHL for comment. In his letter, Hartono made an accusation that DHL falsely demanded duties for a shipment imported on his behalf.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Police name suspects of BLK attack

Police name suspects of BLK attack TANGERANG: The Tangerang Police have named four people who are suspected in an attack on a job training center (BLK) of PT Adi Santa Kencana Mas, a supplier of migrant workers on Jl. Iskandar Muda in Neglasari district of Tangerang.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Dead woman found on the beach

Dead woman found on the beach TANGERANG: Visitors who were enjoying their Idul Fitri holiday at Tanjung Pasir beach in Teluk Naga district of Tangerang were surprised on Wednesday afternoon by the grisly discovery of a body of an unidentified young woman.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/PM Goh Chok Tong to visit Indonesia

PM Goh Chok Tong to visit IndonesiaFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong is scheduled to visit Indonesia on Dec. 16 and Dec. 17, his first since President Megawati Soekarnoputri came to office in July, 2001.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/TV Today: Friday, December 13, 2002

TV Today: Friday, December 13, 2002TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News8:30 Environment9:30 Talk Show10:30 Quiz11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/8,000 E. Timor families opt to stay in Indonesia

8,000 E. Timor families opt to stay in IndonesiaYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang At least 8,000 East Timorese families seeking refuge in West Timor had decided to stay in Indonesia, a local military commander said Thursday.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/IMF disburses loan

IMF disburses loan The government should not let the high commendations of the International Monetary Fund Executive Board in its seventh review of Indonesia's policy performance last week go to its head, let alone feel complacent and relaxed with regards to its reform implementation.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/DHL refuses delivery

DHL refuses delivery On Nov. 21, 2002, I received a call from a counter service staff member from DHL (PT Birotika Semesta) advising me that a laptop had been delivered from the United Kingdom for me.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/Many employees still in Idul Fitri holiday mood

Many employees still in Idul Fitri holiday mood Thursday was the second working day after the extended Idul Fitri holiday. In some places, it was business as usual, but many parts of the city were still influenced by the holiday atmosphere, and people were reluctant to work.

Fri, 13 Dec 2002

JP/No peace in Aceh without rights tribunal, activists maintain

No peace in Aceh without rights tribunal, activists maintainThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh The Indonesian Military (TNI) wants to bury the hatchet following the Aceh peace agreement but human rights activists are seeking the trial of all past human rights abusers in Aceh.