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Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/NPL requirement eased

NPL requirement eased Bank Indonesia (the central bank) is correct in postponing the requirement for banks to clean up their non-performing loans (NPLs) to a maximum of 5 percent of credits outstanding originally scheduled to be completed by the end of this year.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/EXODUS

EXODUSThe exodus is an annual tradition here. People, particularly migrants, feel obliged to return to their hometowns at Idul Fitri to get together with relatives. They brave all sorts of hardships to reach their destination in time for the celebration.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Minister threatens to boycott Sony

Minister threatens to boycott SonyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Manpower Jacob Nuwa Wea said he would launch a boycott campaign against the products of Japanese tech giant Sony Corp.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Howard a bit too quick on the trigger

Howard a bit too quick on the triggerThe Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok It seems that every time Australian Prime Minister John Howard opens his mouth he creates a stir.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Coca-Cola denies donating money to Israel

Coca-Cola denies donating money to IsraelThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coca-Cola Indonesia denied on Tuesday reports that it had given financial aid to the Israeli government.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/European myths, European realities

European myths, European realitiesEdmund Phelps Center on Capitalism and Society Columbia University Project Syndicate Following centuries of bold explorations in science, navigation and engineering, Continental Europe in the 20th century launched major social innovations.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/GAM accuses military personnel of executing its Sabang leader

GAM accuses military personnel of executing its Sabang leaderIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The commander of the military wing of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Sabang was arrested and then executed by Indonesian security authorities in Aceh on Monday, GAM claimed Tuesday.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/BIN problem in regaining public trust not an easy case

BIN problem in regaining public trust not an easy caseArdimas Sasdi Staff Writer The Jakarta Post ardimas@thejakartapost.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/The lessons of the failed Chechen truce of 1996

The lessons of the failed Chechen truce of 1996Dmitri Kosyrev Political Columnist RIA Novosti Moscow This is not the first time when my Indonesia-watching makes me see some amazing parallels between this far-away country and Russia, where I live.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/When foreign embassies close

When foreign embassies closeRandy David, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila There is little a country can do when foreign governments, out of fear, shut down their embassies because of serious threats to their security.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Suicide bombing

Suicide bombing Many leading religious figures of Islam are gathering to debate the concept of suicide bombing.May I suggest they concentrate on the success factor of the Japanese kamikaze campaign of the War in the Pacific, at the time of the Allied invasion of Okinawa.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Jakarta enjoys firecracker-free Ramadhan

Jakarta enjoys firecracker-free RamadhanTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What is missing that has made the Ramadhan fasting month so quiet this year? It is the loud bang of firecrackers which are usually set off all night after the breaking of the fast at around 6 p.m.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Extra flights to Bali

Extra flights to Bali I would like to congratulate Garuda Airlines for putting on the extra capacity to Bali during this peak period that occurs every year at the end of Ramadhan, when people like to celebrate Idul Fitri either by visiting the homes of their relatives or just taking a vacation.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/IBRA collects Rp 2.7 trillion from loan asset sale

IBRA collects Rp 2.7 trillion from loan asset saleDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has to be content with a recovery rate of only 20 percent from its current massive sale of bank loan assets.The sales program has so far generated only Rp 2.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/December swoom for TV, fridge salesmen

December swoom for TV, fridge salesmenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta While holiday festivities draw nigh, electronic products manufacturers are not so cheerful as sales growth this year is expected to be slower than initially projected.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Tons of 'ayam bangkai' confiscated

Tons of 'ayam bangkai' confiscated BOGOR: Bogor Agricultural Agency has confiscated 1.7 tons of ayam bangkai (chickens that die before slaughter), in Bogor and Anyar markets during raids from Nov. 29 until Dec. 2.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Indonesian Muslims told to unite and promote peace

Indonesian Muslims told to unite and promote peaceTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslim leaders on Tuesday urged Muslims across the country to maintain their commitment to peace despite the global antiterrorism jitters that have hit them hard.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Hygiene, important thing for children

Hygiene, important thing for children Dear Dr. Donya,I'm turning to you to help me find a solution to a quite common but ticklish problem, particularly in mixed marriages and for couples with different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, December 4, 2001

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, December 4, 2001Exhibition* Photo Impressions Libres, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5678639), until Dec. 21.Performance* Live Music Show, at Desperados Bar and Cafe, Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. May. Jend. Sungkono 120 (Tel.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Indonesia gains int'l support to rebuild Aceh

Indonesia gains int'l support to rebuild AcehFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta International donors and funding agencies Tuesday expressed support for a peaceful solution to the Aceh conflict and pledged to send a team to assess the needs of post-war reconstruction in the province ...

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/TV Program: Thursday, December 5, 2002

TV Program: Thursday, December 5, 2002TVRI 6:00 a.m. News9:00 Film10:30 Quiz11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Angry residents attack company

Angry residents attack company Hundreds of Amarek village residents in Cikupa district, Tangerang, ran amok on Monday afternoon and damaged the office of PT Bintang Abadi at Jl. Raya Serang km.18.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/KPKPN urges police to quiz Rachman over wealth report

KPKPN urges police to quiz Rachman over wealth reportA'an Suryana and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) filed a report on a possible corruption case involving Attorney General M.A.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/'The Washington post' refuses to apologize, court battle looms

'The Washington post' refuses to apologize, court battle loomsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A possible court showdown between The Washington Post and the Indonesian military (TNI) chief loomed large on Tuesday after the U.S.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Bali tourism revival costs Rp 3.5b

Bali tourism revival costs Rp 3.5b JAKARTA: The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has spent Rp 3.5 billion on the production of video clips on Bali's attractions as part of its efforts to revive Indonesia's ailing tourism, particularly in Bali which was recently hit by terrorist bombs.Setyanto P.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Watchdog claims vote buying in gubernatorial election

Watchdog claims vote buying in gubernatorial electionJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar An election watchdog has alleged that vote buying took place in the election of South Sulawesi governor and vice governor on Nov. 29 and urged legislators to declare the result invalid.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Batam ranked third among top investment destinations in Asia

Batam ranked third among top investment destinations in AsiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid numerous reports describing Indonesia as an unsuitable place to invest, a leading consultant has ranked the industrial island of Batam third among the top nine investment destinations in South East Asian ...

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Taking the fight against terrorism to the high seas

Taking the fight against terrorism to the high seasGraham Gerard Ong, Research Associate Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) meeting on maritime security that opens in London today could not have ...

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Fate of Gunung

Fate of Gunung Putri residents I'm both concerned and saddened by how the residents of Gunung Putri, living not far from the Cibinong cement plant in Bogor, have been unjustly treated since the New Order era.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/'Annual exodus far more than tradition'

'Annual exodus far more than tradition' The massive exodus of travelers to their villages is a common phenomenon in the country every Idul Fitri holiday session. For some people, it is a nice tradition, but others have reasons. The Jakarta Post talked to some people about it.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Fire razes 40 houses at Kebon Jeruk

Fire razes 40 houses at Kebon Jeruk JAKARTA: Fire destroyed about 40 houses in Kedoya Utara, Pesing, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, on Saturday.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Don't blame religion for killings done in God's name

Don't blame religion for killings done in God's nameMartin Woollacott Guardian News Service London It has always been true that many things done in the name of God would be abhorrent to a benign deity.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Four more killed in exodus

Four more killed in exodus CIREBON, West Java: Four more people died on Tuesday along the north coast route of West Java during the mass exodus ahead of Idul Fitri, bringing the death toll to 15 since Saturday.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Foreigners working

Foreigners working in Indonesia Once again it appears that an Indonesian government is on the verge of retreating into paranoia.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Crisis Center warns of rising smuggling activities

Crisis Center warns of rising smuggling activitiesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Crisis Center, a unit under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, said on Tuesday that smuggling of overseas products into the country had significantly intensified during the past couple of weeks due ...

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Physical activity assures fitness for children

Physical activity assures fitness for childrenDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, drdonya@hotmail.com News reports continue to pour in letting us know that the obesity rate in children has doubled.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Navy prepares fleet for Idul Fitri

Navy prepares fleet for Idul Fitri JAKARTA: Upon a request from the Ministry of Transportation, the Navy has prepared seven landing ship tanks (LSTs) to carry holiday revelers who wish to celebrate Idul Fitri at their hometowns.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Ahmad Ansori elected new IPB rector

Ahmad Ansori elected new IPB rector BOGOR: Ahmad Ansori Mattjik was elected as the new rector of the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) on Tuesday, winning 15 votes from the board of trustees' 25 members.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Multa Fidrus

Multa Fidrus The Jakarta Post TangerangDuring the fasting month of Ramadhan, it has become tradition for Muslims to spend their time at various activities while waiting for the mosque drums to summon the breaking of the fast. Such activity is locally known as ngabuburit.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Bambang Nurbianto

Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaPrivate companies have had differing responses to the government's decision to extend Idul Fitri holidays for up to five days.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Idul Fitri exodus smaller, but it's still a tradition

Idul Fitri exodus smaller, but it's still a traditionBambang Nurbianto and Novan Imam Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Munirah, 28, sat on a mat taking care of her four-year-old boy while her husband, Mat Nur, and her two other children, dozed on the same mat rolled out at the waiting room of ...

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Police identify five more Bali blast victims

Police identify five more Bali blast victimsA'an Suryana and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The multinational team investigating the Bali terror bombs identified on Tuesday five more victims from the Oct.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Muslims to observe Idul Fitri on different days

Muslims to observe Idul Fitri on different daysTiarma Siboro and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's two largest Muslim organizations -- Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadyah -- have decided to celebrate Idul Fitri, the end of the fasting month, on two different days: Thursday ...

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/ Growing for the welfare of the people

Growing for the welfare of the people On this day, Monday, Dec. 2, 2002, the United Arab Emirates celebrates the 31st Anniversary of its National Day.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, December 4, 2002

TV Program: Wednesday, December 4, 2002.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI 6:00 a.m. News8:30 Environment9:00 TV Drama 9:30 Music10:30 Quiz11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Outcome of Ramadhan: Moderate personality

Outcome of Ramadhan: Moderate personalityLily Zakiyah Munir, Director, Center for Pesantren and Democracy Studies (CePDeS), Jombang, East Java, lilyzm@hotmail.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Building a literate nation (2)

Building a literate nation (2)Helena I. R. Agustien, Ph.D Lecturer, Post Graduate Program Universitas Negeri Semarang Semarang A modern culture is in a way characterized by a high involvement of its people with literacy activities or involvement with printed materials in order to carry out the ...

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Drive safely

Drive safely What does is the madness of the balik kampung rush and with it, the tally of road accidents, fatalities and injuries. What does is the flurry of activity as traffic police mount yet another operation to induce motorists to drive safely.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Rights court adjourns hearing, waits for Belo testimony

Rights court adjourns hearing, waits for Belo testimonyMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ad hoc human rights court adjourned on Tuesday in a trial against a military officer charged with crimes against humanity, and ordered prosecutors to present key witness former Dili ...

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Idul Fitri open house at palace

Idul Fitri open house at palace JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri and her husband Taufiq Kiemas will open the State Palace for an Idul Fitri get- together with the general public on Friday.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Council passes planning bylaw

Council passes planning bylawNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council passed on Tuesday another bylaw on city development planning, this time to approve the City Strategic Plan (Renstra), following the passing of two other bylaws on Monday.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Garuda says flight cuts won't hurt revenue

Garuda says flight cuts won't hurt revenueFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National flag carrier Garuda said that the decision to temporarily reduce and cease flights, mainly on international routes, would have little impact on the company's 2002 revenue as it took effect in the latter ...

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Church leaders join opposition to TPL reopening

Church leaders join opposition to TPL reopeningApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Representatives from 13 churches grouped under the National Committee of Lutheran World Federation (KN LWF) have urged the government and security forces to listen to the aspirations of local people who reject ...

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Idul Fitri

Idul Fitri There is a possibility that the government will announce later tonight that Idul Fitri falls on Thursday, instead of Friday as originally predicted. Should that be the case, The Jakarta Post will not appear between Thursday and Sunday. The Post will be published again on Monday.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/On unemployment: Squaring the circle II

On unemployment: Squaring the circle IISatish Mishra, Head, United Nations, Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSIR), Jakarta, satish.mishra@undp.org Unemployment, as we saw, is not an easy subject. It is hard to define. It is difficult to measure.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Taking the fight against terrorism to the high seas

Taking the fight against terrorism to the high seas Graham Gerard Ong Research Associate Institute of Southeast Asian Studies The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) meeting on maritime security that opens in London today could not have been ...

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/'Post' reporter receives Population Institute award

'Post' reporter receives Population Institute awardThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rita A. Widiadana of The Jakarta Post accepted an award from the Washington-based The Population Institute for the Best Individual Reporting Effort category in Havana, Cuba, on Monday.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Acehnese want peace and fair trials for rights abuses

Acehnese want peace and fair trials for rights abusesIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Having lived for years in violence, Acehnese are demanding that representatives of Jakarta and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist rebels support all attempts that could pave the way for peace ...

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Batam ranked third among top investment destinations in Asia

Batam ranked third among top investment destinations in Asia Amid numerous reports describing Indonesia as an unsuitable place to invest, a leading consultant has ranked the industrial island of Batam third among the top nine investment destinations in South East Asian and Asian countries.

Wed, 04 Dec 2002

JP/Power to the status quo

Power to the status quo The major political parties, many of which were born of the Reformation Movement in 1998, have established the status quo and are now seeking to preserve their power to the exclusion, inasmuch as possible, of potential newcomers: This much is clear from the Bill on ...