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Searching for all articles published on 2002-04-10 ...

59 articles.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/'Time for sincerity'

'Time for sincerity' North Korea's on-again, off-again attempts at dialogue with the outside world have provoked as much hope as exasperation."Sincere" is a word rarely used by once-reclusive leader Kim Jong-il and his diplomats, but it is hoped they now adopt it as their catch-cry.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Witch doctors help win soccer trophy

Witch doctors help win soccer trophy ABIDJAN: A decade after Ivory Coast's soccer team swept to its sole African Nations Cup victory, a government minister has finally paid off disgruntled witch doctors who claim to have helped win the trophy.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Maluku's future threat

Maluku's future threat The nation is sad. In the midst of the great spirit of peace in Maluku, a bomb exploded on Jl. Kapitan Hulu Paha in Ambon on April 3. The terrifying bomb explosion killed four residents and injured dozens of people.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Singapore trade offer

Singapore trade offer Singapore's offer to include information technology (IT) products from Indonesian Bintan and Batam islands in its bilateral free-trade pact with the United States is a smart, well-thought move that will greatly help Indonesia and improve the spirit of ASEAN cooperation.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Judges insist rights trial must go on

Judges insist rights trial must go onTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The human rights tribunal decided on Tuesday to proceed with the trial against five middle-ranking military and police officers accused of committing crimes against humanity in East Timor in 1999.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Doctor warns public on diarrhea

Doctor warns public on diarrhea BOGOR: The chairman of the Healthy Indonesia Foundation (YIS), Dr. Abdul Mughni, warned the public to stay alert for diarrhea specially during the changeover from the rainy to the dry season."Diarrhea causes dehydration which can lead to death," he said on Monday.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Senior officials, VIPs do not need to stand in queue

Senior officials, VIPs do not need to stand in queueDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of travelers arrive at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport after a long flight.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/How hard Japan's mighty have fallen

How hard Japan's mighty have fallenThe Daily Yomiuri, Asia News Network, Tokyo Koichi Kato, former secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), tendered his letter resignation as a Diet member Monday to the speaker of the House of Representatives, taking responsibility for both a tax ...

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/JETRO asks RI to introduce tax incentives for investment

JETRO asks RI to introduce tax incentives for investmentAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Hiroyuki Kato said Indonesia must follow the steps of its peers in the region by providing tax incentives to woo more investments ...

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Global effort to end Mideast strife

Global effort to end Mideast strifeVasily Rogov, Historian, RIA Novosti, Moscow For over 18 months now reports from the zone of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict have been resembling summaries of military operations.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Police on the lookout for five men over terrorism links

Police on the lookout for five men over terrorism linksYogita Tahilramani and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta North Sumatra Police are still on the lookout for five Singaporeans who entered Medan via Belawan seaport in January and are allegedly linked to Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda ...

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Tapanuli, E. Sumatra may soon become separate provinces

Tapanuli, E. Sumatra may soon become separate provincesApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Campaigners are confident the regions of East Sumatra and Tapanuli will officially be established as provinces before next year, formalizing their separation from North Sumatra.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Govt warned of unemployment

Govt warned of unemployment CIREBON: The number of jobless Indonesians has increased steadily in the past few years and has reached an alarming level due to deteriorating economic conditions, Manpower and Transmigration Minister Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Tuesday.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/The art of fooling with power

The art of fooling with powerManohar Malgonkar, The Statesman, Asia News Network, Calcutta All of us feel irritated by bores or fools. Nonetheless we put up with them because we don't want to hurt their feelings.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/U.S Dollar Rates April 9.

U.S Dollar Rates April 9. Latest %ChgYen 131.53-57 +0.01Euro* 0.8760-65 +0.17Sterling* 1.4313-18 +0.02Swiss franc 1.6738-48 -0.13Canadian dollar 1.5950-60 -0.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Falungong and Communism

Falungong and Communism I. Wibowo who professes to be the head of the so-called center for Chinese studies, in his article in Kompas daily of March 14 titled RI, PRC and Falungong suggested that the Indonesian government and police should not, at the request of China, have banned the Falungong ...

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Akbar's release shows injustice: PDI Perjuangan

Akbar's release shows injustice: PDI PerjuanganFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) said on Tuesday that the release of corruption suspect House Speaker Akbar Tandjung was an unjust practice within ...

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Govt decision to scrap VAT on certain books queried

Govt decision to scrap VAT on certain books queriedAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Businessmen in the book publishing industry questioned on Tuesday the government's decision to scrap the 10 percent value- added tax (VAT) on books in three categories -- education, religion and ...

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Australia, RI boost legal cooperation

Australia, RI boost legal cooperation JAKARTA: Indonesia and Australia began a two-day meeting on Tuesday to foster legal cooperation between them, which will include the development of a legal system and the making of laws.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Lampung braces for rice stock deficit this year

Lampung braces for rice stock deficit this yearOyos Saroso, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Rice production in Lampung has significantly decreased this year due to recent natural disasters in the province, with at least a 15,800 ton shortage in stocks compared with 2001.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/UN presence in East Timor to last longer than expected

UN presence in East Timor to last longer than expectedClaire Harvey and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Nations' reconstruction effort in East Timor will continue for at least the next decade, a military expert said on Monday.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/PGI asks for RI debts relief

PGI asks for RI debts relief JAKARTA: The Indonesian Communion of Churches (PGI) urged Paris Club creditor countries on Tuesday to ease the country's debt burden."PGI hopes the (Paris Club) meeting would give Indonesia some debt relief or debt rescheduling for 25 to 30 years," PGI chairman Rev.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Govt approves four power contracts

Govt approves four power contractsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has approved new power contracts with four independent power producers (IPPs), a move that should help the country avoid a power crisis, the director general for electricity and energy utilization, ...

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, April 10, 2002

TV Program: Wednesday, April 10, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:00 News11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Air Force marks anniversary modestly

Air Force marks anniversary modestly The Indonesian Air Force commemorated on Tuesday its 56th anniversary in a modest way at the Halim Perdanakusuma air base, East Jakarta.To add to the simplicity of the celebration, President Megawati Soekarnoputeri, Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Adm.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Rahardi ill with sore throat

Rahardi ill with sore throatMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court postponed on Tuesday the hearing of former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Rahardi Ramelan after the defendant claimed he was suffering from a sore throat.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/ADB sees RI economic growth slow in 2002

ADB sees RI economic growth slow in 2002Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economic growth in Indonesia is likely to slow, as consumption and investment weaken.But a U.S.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Indonesia set to defend Thomas Cup

Indonesia set to defend Thomas CupNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia still has a chance, albeit slim, to defend the badminton men's team Thomas Cup title next month in Guangzhou, China, the top official at the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) said on Tuesday.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/More police charged in brawl case

More police charged in brawl case YOGYAKARTA: The provincial police named on Tuesday two other policemen as suspects in the death of Aan Yulianto who died in the hospital after having been "interrogated" in relation to a brawl early this month.Spokesman for the Yogyakarta police office Adj. Sr.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Global Stock Index April 9.

Global Stock Index April 9. Latest %ChangeNew York DJ Indus 10249.08 -0.22 Apr 8 Nasdaq 1785.87 +0.89 Apr 8 S&P 500 1125.29 +0.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/One route to Maluku peace

One route to Maluku peaceKirsten E. Schulze, International History, London School of Economics Since the conclusion of the Malino II agreement a sense of normality has slowly started to return to Ambon.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Early childhood caries affects many children

Early childhood caries affects many childrenDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com Early childhood caries, or ECC, is a disease which afflicts many children. This new term includes baby bottle tooth decay and nursing caries.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Poso residents push for 'community rebuilding'

Poso residents push for 'community rebuilding'Erik W., The Jakarta Post, Palu Poso residents will likely see their desire to rebuild houses of worship in Poso by themselves realized following the government's decision to approve their plans on Monday.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Police release 12 alleged NII followers

Police release 12 alleged NII followersYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung West Java Police said here on Tuesday that they had released 12 out of 17 detainees arrested for campaigning for an Islamic Indonesian State (NII) due to insufficient evidence to hold them behind bars.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Tommy fails to testify for second time

Tommy fails to testify for second time Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra failed to testify for the second time in the hearing of his accomplice Dody Hardjito, who is charged with the murder of Supreme Court Justice M. Syafiuddin Kartasasmita.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Constitutional amendment must go ahead as planned, says Amien

Constitutional amendment must go ahead as planned, says AmienThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais lashed out on Tuesday at a fresh political attempt to block the on-going amendment of the 1945 Constitution.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Government has not taken action to prevent flooding

Government has not taken action to prevent floodingBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Weeks have passed since massive flooding devastated the capital, but work on planned flood-control projects has still yet to begin.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/PIB to form party in six months

PIB to form party in six months Noted economic analyst Sjahrir revealed on Tuesday a much- anticipated plan to found a new political party, which will come into play in six months.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Get real Merpati!

Get real Merpati! "Get the feeling" is the motto of airline Merpati. You are supposed to feel great when you fly with them...except you don't. I boarded flight MZ 6600 Y on March 29 from Denpasar to Mataram with other things on my mind...but not for long.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Time to call a spade a spade

Time to call a spade a spadeAmando Doronila, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network The Balikatan 02-1 joint RP-U.S.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Govt signs letter of progress to IMF

Govt signs letter of progress to IMFDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government signed on Tuesday a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) containing a set of reform targets met by the country, paving the way for the disbursement of a US$340 million loan tranche.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Rituals are not good enough

Rituals are not good enough Recently the Wana Kretih ritual was held in Bali in an attempt to return the island to its natural balance and protect Bali from environmental disaster.For 16 years I have been coming to the "Islands of the Gods".

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Technology-assisted pregnancies on the rise

Technology-assisted pregnancies on the riseTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Waiting to get pregnant can be a very stressful time for a couple, especially in a largely traditional community like Indonesia where it is common to ask a newly-wed couple whether they are already expecting a ...

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Police seize pirated VCDs

Police seize pirated VCDs JAKARTA: South Jakarta Police detective chief, Comr. Mardisyam, led an operation which resulted in the seizure of thousands of pirated VCDs at Blok M Plaza in South Jakarta, on Tuesday.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/ADB readies $855m loans for RI

ADB readies $855m loans for RIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Tuesday it planned to approve US$855 million in project-related loans for Indonesia, and expected to disburse another $350 million by late May.The ADB also said it was offering $18.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Humble Warung Jirak offers nostalgic epicureans rare fare

Humble Warung Jirak offers nostalgic epicureans rare fareTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta People sometimes travel long distances to go to a simple eatery just to enjoy food that suits their palate.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Rahardi pleads illness, files libel suit against magazine

Rahardi pleads illness, files libel suit against magazineMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court postponed on Tuesday the hearing of former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Rahardi Ramelan after the defendant claimed he was suffering from a ...

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/

Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of travelers arrive at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport after a long flight. With weary faces and creased attire, they have to stand in a long line at the immigration counter to have their passport checked.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Indofood gets $100 million loan

Indofood gets $100 million loan JAKARTA: Giant publicly listed instant noodle maker PT Indofood Sukses Makmur confirmed on Tuesday it has obtained a US$100 million loan facility from Hong Kong based ING Structured Finance.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Treating 'barking cough' in children

Treating 'barking cough' in children Dear Dr Donya,Hi, it's Angie again. My seven-month-old daughter has been suffering from a cough with phlegm.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Rp3b given to temporary teachers

Rp3b given to temporary teachers BOGOR: The Bogor municipal administration has provided Rp 3 billion (US$300,000) as additional income for elementary school teachers who do not have a permanent contract.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/RI to send assistance to Palestine

RI to send assistance to PalestineThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz announced on Tuesday that Indonesia wil send medical and financial assistance to Palestine in the near future following Israel's latest military onslaught.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Govt signs letter of progress to IMF

Govt signs letter of progress to IMFDadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government signed on Tuesday a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) containing a set of reform targets met by the country, paving the way for the disbursement of a US$340 million loan tranche.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/European Union interest in ASEAN waning

European Union interest in ASEAN waningGrace Sung, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Since the Asian crisis of 1997, Southeast Asian countries have been battling to regain favor with Europe.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Authentic Indonesian food at Jakarta 5-star hotel

Authentic Indonesian food at Jakarta 5-star hotelMegan Dout, Contributor, Jakarta At Hotel Sahid Jaya, you will find a charming Indonesian restaurant called Bengawan Solo.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Sutiyoso angered at being accused of lying

Sutiyoso angered at being accused of lyingAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Being accused of espousing "public lies" has apparently offended Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Police apologize after beating PDI-P protesters

Police apologize after beating PDI-P protestersYogita Tahilramani and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Surabaya Police formally apologized on Tuesday on behalf of their police officers, who had brutally beaten up members of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI ...

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Rupiah Rates April.9

Rupiah Rates April.9 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,090.00 9,090.00 9,638.00 9,542.

Wed, 10 Apr 2002

JP/Edy Waluyo to resign from council for election

Edy Waluyo to resign from council for electionAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council chairman, Edy Waluyo, will likely run in the next gubernatorial elections following his retirement scheduled for June.