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Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Dewi Sukarno skips hearing

Dewi Sukarno skips hearing JAKARTA: Ratna Sari Dewi Sukarno, wife of Indonesia's first president Sukarno, failed to appear before a hearing on Thursday to testify against a local journalist charged with violating property rights law by publishing photographs of her from the book Madame D'Syuga.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Thanking Compaq

Thanking Compaq Regarding my letter Compaq disappoints in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 8, 2002, I would like to clarify that I misinterpreted the warranty service coverage for my Compaq laptop Presario 17565 problem.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Flood victims lament loss of documents

Flood victims lament loss of documentsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The floodwaters had receded, and many people had returned home. But their plight was far from over.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Rupiah Rates Feb. 7

Rupiah Rates Feb. 7 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,825.00 9,825.00 10,377.00 10,273.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Quit smoking and win $10,000

Quit smoking and win $10,000 JAKARTA: A US$10,000 grand prize is up for grabs in a biennial quit smoking contest being organized by the Indonesian Smoking Control Foundation (LM3) and the World Health Organization's Centre of Disease Control.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/India seeks global help to fight terrorism

India seeks global help to fight terrorism India has sent several high-level parliamentary delegations to various parts of the world including Southeast Asia to explain New Delhi's point of view and to seek support in building a global response to fight terrorism.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Feb. 8, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Feb. 8, 2002Exhibitions * Painting by Dutch painter Walter van Oel, Cemara 6 Gallery, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto, Central Jakarta, until March 8.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Ban on sand exports to come soon: Minister

Ban on sand exports to come soon: MinisterThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Trade and Industry Rini M. Soewandi said on Thursday that the government would ban the export of sea sand from Riau province to Singapore because the sand exports did not bring much benefit to Indonesia.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/7,000 in Tangerang suffer diarrhea

7,000 in Tangerang suffer diarrhea TANGERANG: The Tangerang Health Agency said that 6,777 flood victims in the Tangerang area were now suffering from diseases -- mainly diarrhea, skin and respiratory infections.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Bylaw on public order to be reviewed

Bylaw on public order to be reviewedAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Socially disadvantaged people, including street vendors, prostitutes, transvestites and becak (pedicab) drivers, can breathe a sigh of relief as Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has promised to review the controversial bylaw on ...

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Garbage aggravates post-flood illnesses

Garbage aggravates post-flood illnessesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flood victims started to return home over the last few days but sickness threatens in the next three weeks unless the piles of garbage in various flooded areas are collected.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Golkar weeds out problematic members

Golkar weeds out problematic membersA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the beleaguered Golkar Party seeks to remove the thorn in its flesh, a party top official warned on Thursday of tough measures against staunch critic and senior party member Achmad Arnold Baramuli.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Governor Sutiyoso admits failure

Governor Sutiyoso admits failureAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso admitted guilt on Thursday over his failure to anticipate the recent floods that paralyzed the city for almost a week and promised to take stern actions against violators of zoning regulations, ...

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Nuriana ready to discuss flooding with Sutiyoso

Nuriana ready to discuss flooding with SutiyosoYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung East Java Governor R.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Malaria claims 23 lives of people in Banjarnegara

Malaria claims 23 lives of people in BanjarnegaraAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Banjarnegara At least 23 people in Banjarnegara have died over the past two months following an outbreak of malaria in Banyumas and Cilacap last November and December that spread to the Central Java regency.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/JP/1/HOUR

JP/1/HOUR Tonton finishes second, maintains lead: Indonesian cyclist Tonton Susanto, who is racing for the Malaysian Telekom team, managed to maintain his overall lead on Thursday in the Asian division of the 2002 Tour de Langkawi.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Where to donate?

Where to donate? Please could The Jakarta Post prepare a list of places/organizations where readers could donate money or clothing in order to help those in need as a result of the floods.There must be many readers, particularly expats, who would donate but don't know of a reliable destination.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Govt gives new mandate to military to crush GAM

Govt gives new mandate to military to crush GAMAnnastashya Emmanuelle and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government, which has come under strong criticism from human rights activists for reviving the Aceh military command just this week, is now set to give a new mandate to the ...

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Kontras wants BIN chief removed

Kontras wants BIN chief removed JAKARTA: The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) demanded on Thursday that the government remove A.M.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Give negotiations a chance

Give negotiations a chance The government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri has sent two conflicting signals on the way it is dealing with the problem of Aceh.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Australia-Australia ties: Surviving through a crisis

Australia-Australia ties: Surviving through a crisisSiswo Pramono, Graduate Program, School of Social Sciences, The Australian National University, Canberra Indonesian-Australian relations have endured three years of crisis.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Flooding brings disease on top of destruction

Flooding brings disease on top of destructionTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakartans have been through a lot these last few weeks.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Financial outlook shaky on slow reforms: Moody's

Financial outlook shaky on slow reforms: Moody'sBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's financial position remains fragile, according to a new report by Moody's Investors Service, citing prolonged political instability and slow progress over reforms implementations.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/RI and Australia sign pact to combat int'l terrorism

RI and Australia sign pact to combat int'l terrorismThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite a cool reception by some members of the Indonesian legislature, visiting Australian Prime Minister John Howard attempted to smooth strained ties with Indonesia on Thursday, pledging cooperation in combating ...

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Controversy on 'syariah' reemerges in Assembly

Controversy on 'syariah' reemerges in AssemblyKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Controversy surrounding the idea to adopt syariah (Islamic law) has resurfaced as the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) resumes deliberation on amendments to the 1945 Constitution.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/BPPT to hold technology expo

BPPT to hold technology expo JAKARTA: The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) will hold research innovation and technology activities aimed at promoting the agency's research findings, deputy assistant for science and technology promotion Finarya Legoh said on Thursday.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Names of prosecutors for ad hoc rights trial released

Names of prosecutors for ad hoc rights trial releasedTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The names of 24 prosecutors comprising the ad hoc human rights tribunal to hear cases of human rights abuses in East Timor, was finally made public by the Attorney General's Office on Tuesday.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Friday, February 8, 2002)

Pick of the Flicks (for Friday, February 8, 2002) .TB3.10" 3.90" 4.70" 5.50"Hollywood KC (Tel. 5256351)Hardball 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Lord of the Rings 14:15 17:30 20:45 Behind Enemy Lines 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Kabhie Khusi ...

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Indonesia-Australia trade ties strong

Indonesia-Australia trade ties strongAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Visiting Australian Prime Minister John Howard said on Thursday that the currently strained political relations between Australia and Indonesia had no impact on both people-to-people links and the business ...

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Flood opens new business opportunities for insurers

Flood opens new business opportunities for insurersFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although general insurance companies may suffer financial losses due to massive flood-related claims, this year's flood disaster may actually open the door for the industry to expand its market, experts ...

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/SIA expects up to 8% growth in Indonesia

SIA expects up to 8% growth in IndonesiaDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Singapore Airlines expects the number of its passengers flying to and from Indonesia to grow between five and eight percent this year on the condition that Indonesia's economy improved, and that travelers regained ...

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/JP/12/JSX

JP/12/JSX.pl .rm Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Feb. 7, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades ...

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/JP/2/KPPBOX

JP/2/KPPBOX New schedule for questioning of military/police officersThursday, Feb.7 -- former National Police chiefs Gen. Dibyo Widodo and Gen. Rusmanhadi, former Jakarta Police chief Comr. Gen. Noegroho Djajoesman.Friday, Feb.8 ---- former Armed Forces chief Gen.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Seven soldiers discharged for animal theft

Seven soldiers discharged for animal theftYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang The Indonesian Military (TNI) has dishonorably discharged seven of its personnel arrested for stealing six cows belonging to residents of Sulamu village in East Nusa Tenggara province, local TNI commanders said on ...

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/More action, less talk on graft

More action, less talk on graft There is too much talk about problems relating to illegal immigrants. But it is all hot air unless the culture of bisa diatur (can be arranged) or ditanggung beres (consider it done) is dealt with and eliminated altogether.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Military to get new mandate to crush GAM

Military to get new mandate to crush GAMAnnastashya Emmanuelle and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government, which has come under strong criticism from human rights activists for reviving the Aceh military command just this week, is now set to give a new mandate to the ...

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Utut to start 2002 with Bukaner Open

Utut to start 2002 with Bukaner OpenMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto will open his 2002 campaign at the Bukaner Open in India next week as the Indonesian number one chess master aims to bounce back from last year's dismal run of form.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Expulsion of workers from KL studied

Expulsion of workers from KL studiedTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition of non-governmental organizations are now conducting an investigation into the "real" reasons for Malaysia's decision to deport hundreds of thousands of Indonesian male migrant workers.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Villagers protest over E. Timor refugees

Villagers protest over E. Timor refugeesYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Possible clashes are looming between East Timorese refugees and Indonesian farmers seeking to reclaim land used to accommodate the refugees on the border of West Timor and East Timor.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/TV Program: Friday, Feb. 8, 2002

TV Program: Friday, Feb. 8, 2002TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Environment8:45 City News10:00 Music10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Pre-school education unpopular

Pre-school education unpopular SURABAYA: Most of Indonesia's children do not receive proper pre-school education for a variety of reasons -- ranging from the government's inability to offer local programs to poverty, an official said.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/People return home to mud and filth

People return home to mud and filthDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rain early Thursday has made the mud and piling garbage alongside roads stickier and stinkier.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/Judges key to probe into Trisakti, Semanggi cases

Judges key to probe into Trisakti, Semanggi casesTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The much-awaited questioning of military and police officers in connection with the past incidents in Trisakti University and Semanggi will be up to judges, a lawyer from the commission of inquiry ...

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/13 councillors to be summoned

13 councillors to be summoned BENGKULU, South Sumatra: Government prosecutors were set to interview 13 members of the Bengkulu provincial legislative council in the near future in connection with a bribery scam.

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/No compromise with the Free Aceh Movement

No compromise with the Free Aceh MovementTjipta Lesmana, Institute for, Strategic Studies (LPSI), Jakarta The latest talks in Geneva between the government (GOI) and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), according to Minister of Foreign Affars Hassan Wirayuda, brought progress in the sense that GAM had ...

Fri, 08 Feb 2002

JP/13 councillors to be summoned

13 councillors to be summoned BENGKULU, South Sumatra: Government prosecutors were set to interview 13 members of the Bengkulu provincial legislative council in the near future in connection with a bribery scam.