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Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Military sends own team to probe Theys' murder

Military sends own team to probe Theys' murderTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The investigation into the killing of Papuan pro-independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay is likely to end in the same way as other similar murder cases have ended in the past: Low-level military personnel will be ...

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/TV, radio stations distribute help

TV, radio stations distribute help JAKARTA: The severe flooding that has ravaged the capital over the last four days has prompted TV and radio stations to air special programming to distribute assistance to victims.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Consumer confidence continues to fall

Consumer confidence continues to fallThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consumer confidence in the country fell for the third consecutive month in December due to perceived higher threats of inflation and fears of rising unemployment, according to the Danareksa Research Institute.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Four arrested at drug party

Four arrested at drug party BATAM, Riau: Local police arrested two boys and two girls early on Thursday for having a shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) party at the city's Baloi housing complex.The arrest was made following a tip-off from local residents.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/IMF review team arrives for two-week mission

IMF review team arrives for two-week missionBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in Jakarta on Thursday for a two-week mission to review the government's progress in meeting reform targets under the letter of intent (LoI).

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Tommy's bodyguards get jail for fake documents

Tommy's bodyguards get jail for fake documentsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court handed down verdicts on two former bodyguards of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra on Thursday without hearing the testimony of Tommy, who apparently told the defendants to ...

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Military slammed for releasing poachers

Military slammed for releasing poachersOyos Saroso, The Jakarta Post, Bandar Lampung A coalition of environmental organizations filed a report with the Lampung Provincial Police to protest the release of nine Navy troops suspected of involvement in illegal animal hunting at the protected Way ...

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Jakarta, Bekasi end garbage dump dispute

Jakarta, Bekasi end garbage dump disputeAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The dispute between the Jakarta city administration and the Bekasi mayoralty over the use of the Bantar Gebang garbage dump ended with the signing of a new agreement on Thursday.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/TV, radio stations distribute help

TV, radio stations distribute help JAKARTA: The severe flooding that has ravaged the capital over the last four days has prompted TV and radio stations to air special programming to distribute assistance to victims.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/French business delegation gets to see Indonesia firsthand

French business delegation gets to see Indonesia firsthandDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a three-day business visit to Indonesia, a delegation of French businessmen concluded that Indonesia is not as bad as it is depicted in the foreign press, and that the country would remain ...

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Is this the end for Arafat?

Is this the end for Arafat?Peter Beaumont Observer News Service Ramallah Omar and Ibrahim are small for 14. They are so small that they could pass for eight or nine. Omar has a gas mask in his hand.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Most ministers oppose debt extension plan, says Kwik

Most ministers oppose debt extension plan, says KwikBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister of National Development Planning, Kwik Kian Gie confirmed suspicions on Thursday that Cabinet members were seriously divided over a controversial debt extension plan, saying most ...

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Better detection needed for smuggling: Importers

Better detection needed for smuggling: ImportersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent discovery of 19 containers filled with electronic goods and luxury cars in the West Java port of Cirebon has again shown the urgent need for a more effective inspection system with which to combat smuggling, ...

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/East Timor representation questioned

East Timor representation questionedAlex Wilson and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives' decision to retain four legislators representing East Timor has raised eyebrows as the former Portuguese colony no longer has any official connection to Indonesia let alone ...

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Disasters claim more lives in Java and Bali

Disasters claim more lives in Java and BaliThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 14 people were reported killed in floods and landslides caused by incessant rain in various parts of West and East Java, and Bali on Thursday, bringing the total death toll to 22.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Honda to recall over 380,000 cars

Honda to recall over 380,000 cars TOKYO: Japan's Honda Motor Co. Ltd. plans to recall more than 380,000 sedans due to seat belt failures and defects in the cabin light, the government said Thursday.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Is this the end for Arafat?

Is this the end for Arafat?Peter Beaumont Observer News Service Ramallah Omar and Ibrahim are small for 14. They are so small that they could pass for eight or nine. Omar has a gas mask in his hand.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Problems with computers

Problems with computers May I say what a relative pleasure it was to handle, if not to read The Jakarta Post today.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Rp 9.3t budget approved, officials investigated

Rp 9.3t budget approved, officials investigatedAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council finally approved the 2002 City Budget worth a total of Rp 9.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Indonesia moves closer to East Timor rights trials

Indonesia moves closer to East Timor rights trialsTertiani ZB Simandjutak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite strong opposition from rights activists, head of the Central Jakarta District Court Subardi swore in 11 ad hoc trial judges on Thursday for the much delayed rights tribunal.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Friday, February 1, 2002)

Pick of the Flicks (for Friday, February 1, 2002) .TB3.10" 3.90" 4.70" 5.50"Hollywood KC (Tel. 5256351)Behind Enemy Lines 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Corky Romano 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Original Sin 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Training Day 14:55 ...

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Hawkers face daily struggle in Jakarta

Hawkers face daily struggle in JakartaEndang Roh Suciati, Contributor, Jakarta Mamat left his hometown of Sampang-Madura for Jakarta more then eight years ago, but he has no intention of returning even though his days in the big city are far from comfortable.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Economic solutions alone won't win war on poverty

Economic solutions alone won't win war on povertyMaddaremmeng A.Panennungi, Visiting Scholar, George Mason University, Virginia, USA On Jan 23 and 29, the economists Ari A. Perdana and Ahmad Rizal Shidiq wrote in this newspaper about poverty and how to help the poor.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Lighted candle sparks off Jelambar fire

Lighted candle sparks off Jelambar fireThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A burning candle started a fire that eventually destroyed 20 homes belonging to flood victims in Jelambar Baru, West Jakarta, early on Thursday.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Sutiyoso says he is ready to resign

Sutiyoso says he is ready to resignAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has been showered with attacks by critics who say that his administration's incompetence and empty promises have led to major crises -- involving garbage and flooding -- for Jakarta's residents ...

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/PSM books second win

PSM books second win MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Host PSM booked its second victory at the 2002 Bank Mandiri National Soccer League by defeating PSS of Sleman, Yogyakarta, on Wednesday evening.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Planned RI-GAM meeting still unclear

Planned RI-GAM meeting still unclearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The planned peace talks between Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) scheduled by the Henry Dunant Center (HDC) for humanitarian dialogue in Geneva, Switzerland, on Feb.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/JP/12/Bej

JP/12/Bej Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Jan. 31, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Mega says AFTA needs 'escape clause'

Mega says AFTA needs 'escape clause'Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri called for on Thursday the creation of an "escape clause" in the implementation of the AFTA regional trade pact to help member countries facing special difficulties in the early ...

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Eko Supriyanto dances into the limelight

Eko Supriyanto dances into the limelightBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java Nothing is more irritating to Eko Supriyanto than being labeled an "artist who compromises for the market", simply because he works in collaboration with mainstream artists.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Floods recede as victims cry for help

Floods recede as victims cry for helpThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The floods, which have paralyzed the city for the last three days, slowly started to recede on Thursday but remained an inconvenience for many.Meanwhile, many thousands of victims were in desperate need of help.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Pro XL consumers file suit against the firm

Pro XL consumers file suit against the firm JAKARTA: A group of 105 users of Pro XL prepaid card filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the card issuer PT Excelcomindo Pratama and the director general of post and telecommunication for increasing the pulse charges without prior notification.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/U.S. triumphalism comes at a cost

U.S. triumphalism comes at a costHugo Young, Guardian News Service, London This will sound to some people like an anti-American column.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Officers must abide by law: Commission

Officers must abide by law: CommissionTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations (KPP HAM) during the 1999 Trisakti, Semanggi I and Semanggi II incidents has insisted that the military and police officers ...

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Remember `Konfrontasi'?

Remember `Konfrontasi'? The government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri is facing its most important test to date, as it considers how best to respond to Malaysia's controversial decision to deport 450,000 Indonesian workers.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Let peace prevail

Let peace prevail Asad Latif, while dealing with some of the thorny issues, rested his case beautifully in his article Islam of truth is a religion of peace (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 30).All religions are, in fact, religions of truth. Religion is derived from the need for principal human existence.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Japan insurance merger scrapped

Japan insurance merger scrapped TOKYO: Tokio Marine & Fire Insurance Co, Japan's largest non- life insurer, and Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Co said on Thursday they had scrapped a merger of Asahi and Tokio Marine's life insurance business due in March 2003.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Police 'abduct' seven fishermen

Police 'abduct' seven fishermen BONTANG, East Kalimantan: The local police were accused on Thursday of kidnapping seven fishermen and illegally detaining them over their protest against a pipe installation project in the city.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/House drags feet in revising election bill: KPU member

House drags feet in revising election bill: KPU memberA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A member of the General Elections Committee (KPU) urged the House of Representatives on Thursday to immediately revise the 1999 Election Law, or else the committee would run out of time to prepare the ...

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/IMF review team arrives

IMF review team arrives Berni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Jakarta Representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in Jakarta on Thursday for a two-week mission to review the government's progress in meeting reform targets under the letter of intent (LoI).

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Govt agrees to include Bintan in U.S.-S'pore trade pact

Govt agrees to include Bintan in U.S.-S'pore trade pactDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has agreed in principle to include Bintan island in the proposed Free Trade Arrangement (FTA) being negotiated between Singapore and the U.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Ba'asyir terrorists still an enigma

Ba'asyir terrorists still an enigmaYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The lawyer of the Indonesian Mujahidin Council (MMI) chief Abu Bakar Ba'asyir said on Thursday there was no evidence of a link between his client and the al-Qaeda network.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Phone rate increase effective Friday

Phone rate increase effective FridayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's decision to raise telephone rates by an average of 15 percent will become effective as from Friday (today), according to a letter signed by Minister of Transportation Agum Gumelar and sent to three ...

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Radio, a friend indeed in times of worst flood

Radio, a friend indeed in times of worst floodTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A man was perched on the rooftop of his house with his wife and child. They had nothing but the clothes on their backs and a mobile phone with them.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Floods disrupt phone services

Floods disrupt phone servicesFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flooding, caused by torrential rains that have hit Greater Jakarta for the last five days, has disrupted telcommunications services for both fixed line and cellphone users.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/APP to meet creditors today

APP to meet creditors today JAKARTA: Pulp and paper giant Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) will meet its creditors in Jakarta today to review a plan for the restructuring of the company's more than US$13 billion debts.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Rupiah Rates Jan.31

Rupiah Rates Jan.31 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,820.00 9,820.00 10,372.00 10,268.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Flood victims, lamenting their fate, launch plea for help

Flood victims, lamenting their fate, launch plea for helpRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Floodwaters have forced many Jakarta residents to leave their homes and take temporary shelter at mosques, schools, subdistrict offices and even public cemeteries.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Threats and opportunities for American Muslims

Threats and opportunities for American MuslimsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Washington The violent attacks on Sept.11 in New York and Washington have become an important stepping stone for the development and expansion of Islam in the United States.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Medan attorney urged to probe corruption in truck sale

Medan attorney urged to probe corruption in truck saleApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The recent sale of 76 used trucks belonging to state-owned PD Kebersihan in Medan, North Sumatra, at discounted prices has sparked sharp criticism and raised suspicion that corrupt practices were at ...

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Swiss airline to be called 'Swiss'

Swiss airline to be called 'Swiss' BASEL, Switzerland: Switzerland's revamped national airline will be called "Swiss", the company announced here on Thursday, ending weeks of speculation over the new name and look.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Maluku peace talks draw optimism

Maluku peace talks draw optimismJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Representatives from both of Maluku's warring factions flew home on Thursday after meeting separately with government negotiators in the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar, having agreed to take part in peace talks next week.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Foundation gives poor women, children a chance in life

Foundation gives poor women, children a chance in lifeGrace Segran, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Touched by the poverty and paltry living conditions of people in the remote areas of Bali, Jeannine Marie Carroll and Roy Massie got together and started Yayasan Kembang Hati, also known as the ...

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Feb. 1, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Feb. 1, 2002Exhibitions * Painting, Sculpture: PEREK - "Womens' Experiment" by members of the Yogyakarta-based art group, The British Council Gallery, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jendral Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, until Feb. 16.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Legal aid for RI workers in Malaysia

Legal aid for RI workers in Malaysia JAKARTA: The government will provide legal assistance to the Indonesian workers currently detained in Malaysia, Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Izha Mahendra announced on Thursday.

Fri, 01 Feb 2002

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Jan. 31, 2002 Trading Shares Close Change Volume -------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 41,500 ...