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Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Orchid business flourishes as security improves

Orchid business flourishes as security improvesDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Orchid growers should reap the benefits of increasing demand, especially from the export market, if the country's security situation continues to improve, the chairman of the Indonesian Orchid Garden ...

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Regional tourism

Regional tourism The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) recently issued a report on developments in the nation's tourist industry. BPS noted that the number of foreign tourists visiting Indonesia through 13 points of entrance reached about 625,300 people in January and February.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Aikon to map Jakarta green areas

Aikon to map Jakarta green areas JAKARTA: Jakarta is soon expected to have a comprehensive map highlighting the remaining green areas in the capital.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Monas to be fenced, but it could be useless

Monas to be fenced, but it could be uselessBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Administration has planned to erect a fence around the National Monument (Monas) park soon as a last-ditch effort to clear it of illegal traders, who have long been using the area day and night for ...

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Torture by Yogyakarta police of brawl detainee revealed

Torture by Yogyakarta police of brawl detainee revealedAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Nineteen-year-old Aan Yulianto felt very happy on March 30, 2002, to know that the police were letting him and his four friends leave Yogyakarta's provincial police headquarters after being held ...

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Andersen RI

Andersen RI unit to merge with Ernst & YoungAdianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Indonesian unit of troubled accounting giant Arthur Andersen, called Prasetio, Utomo & Co., is planning to merge its operation with Ernst & Young (EY), according to a source.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/'Paris Club to boost local market'

'Paris Club to boost local market'Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah will likely resist selling pressure this week, as confidence from last week's successful Paris Club meeting could shore the local unit to new gains, analysts said.Last week's US$5.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/China's economy still dynamic

China's economy still dynamic Various crises striking the world seem to have had no effect on the domestic situation in China. The terrorism issue or hubbub in the Middle East, for instance, has had almost no impact on political, social and economic consolidation in China.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Unrestrained mining endangering forests

Unrestrained mining endangering forestsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition of environmental groups here urged the government to withdraw licenses given to mining companies that plan to operate in around one-fifth of the country's protected forests and conservation areas.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Realities of jihad in Palestine

Realities of jihad in Palestine The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has made a statement that fighting against Israel's tyranny is jihad fi sabillilah (holy war on the way of God).

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/36 of the Seribu islands on offer for casino locations

36 of the Seribu islands on offer for casino locationsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City administration officials are currently offering 36 unpopulated islands in Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand islands) regency to investors for the development of casinos.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/High school in Bekasi robbed

High school in Bekasi robbed BEKASI: Burglars broke into the teachers' room of Karya Guna private high school on Jl. Cirebon in the Duren Jaya housing estate here, and made off with Rp 300,000 (more than US$30).

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Misuari's wife seeks RI support

Misuari's wife seeks RI support JAKARTA: The wife of Moro Muslim leader Nur Misuari, Ruwaidah, is seeking Indonesia's help in securing the release of her husband, who was arrested by the Philippine authorities for rebellion.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/North Sumatra fisherfolk live in poverty and past glory

North Sumatra fisherfolk live in poverty and past gloryApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Kamaluddin gently guided his 14-foot long boat to the pier where fishermen living in Block E of the Nelayan Indah housing complex tie up their boats.The complex is located only 2.5 kilometers from Jl.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/'Beware of foot-dragging on Constitution amendment

'Beware of foot-dragging on Constitution amendment A more democratic 2004 election would require a new election law, which in turn depends on the ongoing, foot-dragging amendment to the 1945 Constitution.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Tanaka should first cleanse herself

Tanaka should first cleanse herselfThe Daily Yomiuri, Asia News Network, Tokyo Each Diet member obviously is accountable for issues involving him or her.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/India's perspectives on ASEAN

India's perspectives on ASEANAtal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of India India's relations with Singapore have grown considerably over the last decade, but a vast potential still remains untapped. Singapore has considerable strengths in the old economy and ambitions in the new economy.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Two die, 12 houses burned in brawl

Two die, 12 houses burned in brawl MAUMERE: East Nusa Tenggara: At least two people were killed, six others injured and 12 houses set ablaze in a clash on Saturday over a land dispute between residents in Ende regency, East Nusa Tenggara.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Autonomy troubles Papuans

Autonomy troubles PapuansNeles Tebay, Pontifical University of Urbaniana, The Jakarta Post, Rome In December 2001, the Papuans, through peaceful rallies, rejected Jakarta's offer of special autonomy and demanded the government reveal who killed Theys Hiyo Eluay, chairman of the Papuan Presidium ...

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/U.S. told to avoid military approach against radicalism

U.S. told to avoid military approach against radicalismA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A noted Indonesian Muslim figure said the source of religious radicalism in Indonesia was linked purely to domestic factors, including low education levels, poverty, the absence of social justice and ...

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Rights body undecided on KPP HAM's reports

Rights body undecided on KPP HAM's reportsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) are planning to hold a special hearing on April 22 to evaluate the report of the Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations (KPP ...

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Sumut Airlines likely to use Malaysian aircraft

Sumut Airlines likely to use Malaysian aircraft Medan, North Sumatra: The North Sumatra administration-owned airline company, PT Sumut Airlines, is likely to use aircraft belonging to Kuala Lumpur-based charter company PT Rabin Global Airlines to help open up the province and help improve its ...

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Private funds need better access to Chinese market

Private funds need better access to Chinese marketHua Hua, China Daily, Asia News Network, Beijing Wider market access is essential to activate the huge sum of idle private capital in China, according to experts seeking to cure the economic headache.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Move to legalize gambling no surprise

Move to legalize gambling no surpriseDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso's plan to establish legal gambling centers in Thousand Islands is no surprise to gambling operators.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/[b]Sima, the two highlighted passages are the same. If it won't make

Sima, the two highlighted passages are the same. If it won't make the story too short, I think it would be better to delete one or another of the passages.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Gus Dur meets Jewish group

Gus Dur meets Jewish group JAKARTA: Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid held talks with a Jewish group in Australia during his visit to the country, despite a public outcry at home against Israel's offensive against Palestine.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Tangerang rejects casino plan

Tangerang rejects casino plan JAKARTA: The administration of Tangerang regency, Banten, condemned the Jakarta administration's plan to build an integrated localization of casinos in Thousand Islands, as several of of the islands were under its jurisdiction.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/36 of the Seribu islands on offer for casinos

36 of the Seribu islands on offer for casinos Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City administration officials are currently offering 36 unpopulated islands in Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand islands) regency to investors for the development of casinos.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Courts fail to act when witnesses do not show

Courts fail to act when witnesses do not showMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The law clearly stipulates that anyone who is summoned as a witness in a court session is obliged to testify.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Software industry for RI: What needs to be done?

Software industry for RI: What needs to be done?Zatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id "Have you heard of the bumblebee story?" Andrew McBean, president director of PT Microsoft Indonesia, asked me over lunch last week. No, I had not.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/City road conditions

City road conditions Since many people haven't experienced the daily dilemma of going to work in Jakarta on a motorcycle, my experience should prove to be an eye-opener.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Govt team barred from Al Zaetun 'pesantren'

Govt team barred from Al Zaetun 'pesantren'Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agil Husein Al Munawar said a team he set up to probe the Al Zaetun Islamic boarding school in the West Java town of Indramayu has been prevented from entering the luxury complex.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Cement company sued for harassing journalists

Cement company sued for harassing journalistsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Three journalists of two major newspapers and a private TV station have filed a lawsuit against publicly listed cement producer PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa (ITP) with Cirebon Police for harassment.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Akbar resumes legislative top job

Akbar resumes legislative top jobA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung has officially resumed his duties in the law-making body, despite his status as a defendant in a high-profile graft case.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/More debate on privatization needed

More debate on privatization neededWinarno Zain, Director, Institute for Policy Studies, Jakarta The debate on the government privatization programs for the state owned enterprises (SOEs) reflects how the issue is narrowly understood by the public.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Megawati rejects interpellation motion

Megawati rejects interpellation motionFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri has asked members of the party's faction in the House of Representatives to avoid exercising their right of ...

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Critics belittle Paris Club deal

Critics belittle Paris Club dealThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Critics believe the US$5.4 billion debt rescheduling deal obtained by the government last week from the Paris Club of creditor nations will be of little benefit to the country, whose stock of debts is still unbearable.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Guard your home with your PC

Guard your home with your PCZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta As you always do, before your left your house this morning you made sure that you had securely locked all doors and windows. However, when you came home after a long day at work, you got a really nasty surprise.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Eight nabbed for counterfeiting

Eight nabbed for counterfeitingYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police arrested eight men and seized Rp 30 million (about US$3,000) in fake Rp 100,000 banknotes on Saturday, but the public should be cautious as the gang admitted to having put some Rp 500 million in fake banknotes ...

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Lampung governor urged to announce budget audit

Lampung governor urged to announce budget auditOyos Saroso, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Legislators, non-governmental networks and observers have called on the Lampung provincial administration to release the results of the Government Audit Agency (BPKP) report on the province's 2001 budget ...

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Activists set to boost antiprivatization drive

Activists set to boost antiprivatization driveKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over 120 labor activists from around the country warned on Sunday against pursuing trade liberalization and the privatization of state-owned enterprises, arguing that such moves would only inflict more ...

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Opposition grows against plan to localize, legalize gambling

Opposition grows against plan to localize, legalize gamblingAnnastashya Emmanuelle and Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Cirebon The Jakarta administration's plan to localize gambling activities on the Seribu Islands, north of Jakarta, has drawn strong opposition from the country's national ...

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/'RRI' tower collapses

'RRI' tower collapses JAKARTA: The transmission tower of state Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) on Jl. Antena in Radio Dalam area, South Jakarta, collapsed on Saturday, slightly disrupting the radio's operations.Strong winds that blew during heavy rain battered the 60-meter tower.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Andersen RI unit to merge with E&Y

Andersen RI unit to merge with E&YAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian unit of troubled accounting giant Arthur Andersen, called Prasetio, Utomo & Co., is planning to merge its operation with Ernst & Young (EY), according to a source.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Military professionalism pays off but not enough to end conflict in Aceh

Military professionalism pays off but not enough to end conflict in AcehLela E. Madjiah, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Improving professionalism among troops has been the focus of attention and efforts of the Indonesian Military (TNI) ever since the country embarked on the reform movement in 1998.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Decorate your desktops to help brighten up your day

Decorate your desktops to help brighten up your dayVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta Tired of seeing the same color on the background of your computer screen? Are you sick of the picture of the beautiful rolling hills on your PC? Perhaps it's time to accessorize your virtual desktop.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Kopassus to celebrate golden year

Kopassus to celebrate golden year JAKARTA: Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Adm. Widodo A.S. is scheduled to preside over a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) on April 16, while President Megawati Soekarnoputri will president nasi tumpeng, a ...

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Respite from Paris

Respite from Paris The government can now enjoy a respite from severe cash-flow problems after its sovereign creditors grouped in the Paris Club, as widely expected, approved its request for the rescheduling of US$5.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Noted religious leaders to make first Ambon visit

Noted religious leaders to make first Ambon visitA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After three months of delay, prominent religious leaders in the country were set to make an unprecedented visit to riot-torn Ambon in Maluku on Monday, a noted Muslim leader said on Saturday.

Mon, 15 Apr 2002

JP/Govt told to impress investors after Paris Club

Govt told to impress investors after Paris ClubDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's US$5.