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76 articles.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Suspected motorcycle thief mobbed

Suspected motorcycle thief mobbed BOGOR: Police have taken into custody a severely injured man who was attacked by a mob when he and an accomplice were caught stealing a motorcycle in the vicinity of the Social Affairs and Manpower Office in Cibinong, Bogor.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Christian, kingmaker in badminton

Christian, kingmaker in badmintonNovan Iman Santosa and Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou/Jakarta Four years ago in Hong Kong, a European coach approached Indonesia's chief coach Christian Hadinata and said: "Your country is in such a mess, yet you can still defend the Thomas Cup.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Investment and tax holidays

Investment and tax holidays Recently, the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) chairman, Theo F. Toemion, has suggested that the government needs to provide incentives such as tax holidays, to encourage business circles to invest in the real sector.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Sampoerna seeks approval for buyback

Sampoerna seeks approval for buyback JAKARTA: Indonesian cigarette maker PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna said Friday it will seek shareholders' approval for the buyback of its shares worth up to Rp 365 billion (US$40.4 million).

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/The Real Blockade in Cuba

The Real Blockade in CubaRazl Rivero Castaqeda Poet and Journalist Havana, Cuba Project Syndicate A man riding the Chinese-made forever brand bicycle under the Caribbean sun after eating a single slice of bread, washed down with very bad coffee, finds it difficult to ponder America's trade ...

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Governor Sutiyoso leads drug raid, two suspects arrested

Governor Sutiyoso leads drug raid, two suspects arrestedAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso again led a drug raid in a night spot on Jl. Mangga Besar, West Jakarta early on Friday morning and arrested two suspects.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Muslim leaders form new caucus to better ties

Muslim leaders form new caucus to better tiesKurniawan Hari and Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A recent series of meetings among Muslim politicians have fueled speculation that they were an effort to form an Islamic caucus, apparently aimed at improving ties and countering ...

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Journalism remains high-risk job

Journalism remains high-risk jobPhilippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila As editors and publishers of community newspapers were meeting in Manila early this week, they received the shocking news that another of their members was gunned down on Monday evening in Pagadian City.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/The challenges facing an independence E. Timor

The challenges facing an independence E. TimorBantarto Bandoro, Editor, The Indonesian Quarterly, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Security clash in Ambon

Security clash in Ambon Clarification is still needed about what actually happened in the village of Kudamati in Ambon to shed light on the incident that broke out between the police and the Army's Special Force.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Rampant media censorship endangering Hong Kong

Rampant media censorship endangering Hong KongJasper Becker, Former Beijing Bureau Chief, 'South China Morning Post', Author, 'Hungry Ghosts', Project Syndicate No jackboots are to be seen marching through Hong Kong's sleek shopping malls, but a distinct whiff of totalitarianism is in the air.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Press and public go their separate ways after 1998

Press and public go their separate ways after 1998A'an Suryana and Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The press has a stake in the growing public apathy toward reform, and getting its act together is key to revive faith in the four-year old campaign, according to experts.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/On UN children's summit

On UN children's summit After much controversial debate and dubious compromise, the UN children's summit could be considered a farce.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Freighter carrying cement sinks in the Indian Ocean

Freighter carrying cement sinks in the Indian Ocean A freighter carrying 1,450 tons of cement sank in the Indian Ocean off Aceh on Thursday, but all of its 11- member crew survived the ordeal, Antara reported on Friday.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Flawed regional rulings, harm investor confidence

Flawed regional rulings, harm investor confidenceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Regencies are calling on the government to scrutinize more closely all regional rulings, saying the absence of any coordination between the regions is resulting in overlapping and flawed regulations that harm investors.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Mob torches bus after child's head crushed

Mob torches bus after child's head crushed Mob torches bus after toddler killed Toddler killed by Garuda Indonesia bus Multa Fidrus The Jakarta Post TangerangIt was dawn on Friday and three-year-old Aditya would not stop crying.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/On Likud Party's rejection of Palestinian statehood

On Likud Party's rejection of Palestinian statehood One day after the Arabs made their historic peace offer to Israel in late March, the government of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon sent its troops into Palestinian territories, destroying cities and towns and diminishing hope for Middle ...

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Troops, warships stand by for Mega's visit

Troops, warships stand by for Mega's visitTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) headquarters has set up a joint task force of 2,000 Army, Navy and Air Force personnel to safeguard President Megawati Soekarnoputri's historic four-hour visit to attend East Timor's ...

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/The 1998 student movement revisited

The 1998 student movement revisitedAri A. Perdana Centre for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta Ari_Perdana@csis.or.id Calling for reform, follow us! Calling for succession, follow us! No need to doubt, friends, just hold our hands.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/On Carter's visit to Cuba

On Carter's visit to Cuba Last week's visit to Cuba by Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. President, is open to two interpretations. Either it is a gimmick devised by Cuba's aging dictator to con the world into helping him to survive even longer.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/E. Timor: World's youngest nation

E. Timor: World's youngest nationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta When East Timor becomes the world's youngest nation midnight Sunday, its people may heave a sigh of relief as it looks back on its long history of colonization and war.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/TNI to maintain Kopassus presence in troubled areas

TNI to maintain Kopassus presence in troubled areasThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) says it will keep its Special Force (Kopassus) troops in conflict areas, despite increasing concerns Kopassus is participating in the conflicts.TNI spokesman Maj. Gen.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Court chief refuses to shift judge on graft case

Court chief refuses to shift judge on graft caseMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The legal processing of two alleged corruptors dragged on as the Central Jakarta District Court chief rejected a request from the chief of the Central Jakarta Prosecutors' Office to replace ...

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/

Why study abroad if there are good universities at home Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta Universities with international standards have continued to increase during the past few years to meet the growing demand for good quality education.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Sukarno and the Sept. 30 movement

Sukarno and the Sept. 30 movementHarry Bhaskara The Jakarta Post Jakarta hbkc@centrin.net.id A lot has been said openly about the 1965 "Sept.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/MPR urged to share amending role with public

MPR urged to share amending role with publicTiarma Siboro and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) seems to be mired in a deep dilemma.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Doctors and the law

Doctors and the law The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore The Court of Appeal has upheld the Bolam principle, a canon of medical negligence litigation in Commonwealth jurisdictions, in striking down a High Court award of S$2.5-million damages to a claimant.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Indonesia fails in Fed Cup

Indonesia fails in Fed CupThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesia's junior Fed Cup tennis team failed to march through to the world level after losing 1-2 to South Korea in the Asia-Pacific group matches at the Bung Karno Stadium tennis courts here on Friday.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Presidential car arrives in Dili

Presidential car arrives in Dili JAKARTA: Indonesia's warship KRI Teluk Sampit, carrying the presidential car aboard, anchored at Dili on Friday.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Paltrow wins praise in 'Proof'

Paltrow wins praise in 'Proof' LONDON: Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow won praise for her first West End stage performance in the London production of Proof, David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Bali Fashion Week aimed global market

Bali Fashion Week aimed global marketRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali The third Bali International Fashion Week, held from May 13 through to May 16, showed its class, attracting prominent local and national figures in the fashion business.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Reflections on national awakening day

Reflections on national awakening dayMochtar Buchori Legislator Jakarta mbuchori@indo.net.id May 20 is National Awakening Day for us Indonesians, and May 2 is our National Education Day.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Witnesses in Tommy's case

Witnesses in Tommy's case JAKARTA: The City Police released on Friday Tatang Somantri and Rahmat Hidayat -- two witnesses in Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's case who were arrested for lying before the court after receiving Rp 2 million (US$215) bribes each from Tommy's lawyer, Elza Syarief.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/E. Timor pavillion, a tourist favorite

E. Timor pavillion, a tourist favorite culture'Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta East Timor, which will be granted full independence as a new country on Monday, still is represented by a pavilion in the cultural park, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) or Beautiful Indonesia Miniature ...

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/70 enlisted men in E. Java to stand trial

70 enlisted men in E. Java to stand trialThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seventy military personnel in East Java will be court-martialled for various violations, a senior officer said on Friday.Brawijaya East Java Military Police chief Col.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Under pressure, governor announces bus fare increases

Under pressure, governor announces bus fare increasesAhmad Junaidi and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso finally announced the new public transportation fares on Friday following pressure and threats from the Jakarta chapter of the Organization of Land Transportation ...

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Megawati's approval awaited for Army chief of staff candidate

Megawati's approval awaited for Army chief of staff candidateTiarma Siboro and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) has completed the selection of the future Army chief of staff to replace Gen. Endriartono Sutarto.TNI spokesman Maj. Gen.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Explosion in Garut, three die: An explosion, believed to have

Explosion in Garut, three die: An explosion, believed to have been caused by a bomb, occurred in Cipuluh plantation area in South Garut district, West Jawa at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, killing three people and injuring several others, said Ade Karyana, a duty officer at the Garut Police precinct.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/e-Learning challenges traditional learning process

e-Learning challenges traditional learning processSanjay Bharwani, Manager, Human Performance, Accenture The e-Economy represents both a threat and an opportunity to educational institutions, challenging traditional universities built on the campus model and their underlying business assumptions, ...

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/'Customs office has failed to achieves reform'

'Customs office has failed to achieves reform'Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite strong public criticism over the last five months, the Directorate of Customs and Excise has still failed to show that it is changing and reforming itself, industry players say.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Yogyakarta hosts democracy congress

Yogyakarta hosts democracy congress YOGYAKARTA: Hundreds of prodemocracy (Prodem) activists from various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) will gather for a two-day congres on democracy in Yogyakarta to unify their movement to achieve democracy in the country.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/In memoriam: Prof. Arndt, a great friend to Indonesia

In memoriam: Prof. Arndt, a great friend to IndonesiaThee Kian Wie, Economic Historian, Economic Research Center, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (P2E-LIPI), Jakarta, theekw@cbn.net.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/TNI to maintain elite force presence in troubled areas

TNI to maintain elite force presence in troubled areasThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) says it will keep its Special Force (Kopassus) troops in conflict areas, despite increasing concerns Kopassus is participating in the conflicts.TNI spokesman Maj. Gen.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Nationalism must not mar Japan-China ties

Nationalism must not mar Japan-China ties Chihiro Kato The Asahi Shimbun Tokyo Repercussions continue to spread from the incident last week at the Japanese Consulate General in Shenyang, where asylum seekers apparently from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) were seized ...

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Freedom at midnight

Freedom at midnight At the stroke of midnight on Monday, May 20, a new nation will be born on Indonesia's eastern border on the island of Timor. The Democratic Republic of Timor Lorosae will then join the free nations of the world.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/A'an Suryana

A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Choosing the right place to study, especially if that place is abroad, is an arduous task. So it is understandable if making such a difficult decision results in occasional bouts of dizziness, as it has for Citra Puspowardoyo, a high school graduate.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Aceh's Puteh promotes peace talk agreement

Aceh's Puteh promotes peace talk agreementApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor Abdullah Puteh held a closed- door meeting with activists of the Aceh Referendum Information Center (SIRA) in Medan, North Sumatra on Thursday to familiarize them with the outcome ...

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/New shipping route to open

New shipping route to open MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Residents of Sikka regency, who live in relative isolation, will soon enjoy a regular shipping service connecting them to Kupang and Surabaya three times a month.Kirana II ship begins its Surabaya-Maumere-Kupang service this week.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Language constraints hampers athletics tutor

Language constraints hampers athletics tutorMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Language constraints is still a major impediment in efforts to upskill Indonesian track and field coaches, according to a top official of the country's athletics governing body PASI.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/TV Today: Saturday, May 18, 2002

TV Today: Saturday, May 18, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Talk Show9:00 Comedy9:30 Show Life10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rachman11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/South Korea hopes for miracle against China

South Korea hopes for miracle against ChinaNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou, China Host China must defend its women's team Uber Cup trophy it has held since 1998, otherwise it will suffer another humiliation on home turf after their male compatriots were denied a final berth in the ...

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Who controls the media?

Who controls the media? I would like to add some thoughts to Arya Gunawan's excellent article titled Indonesian Press: Walking a tightrope" (The Jakarta Post, May 14, 2002). The end of Soeharto's New Order era in May 1998 was, at the same time, the beginning of the free press era in Indonesia.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/JP/ /

JP/ / Management, business subjects top choices for overseas studyI. Christianto Contributor Jakarta While the quality of domestic higher education institutions has improved, studying overseas is still an option for many people.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Police bust thugs along nothern coast route

Police bust thugs along nothern coast routeIndra Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu Police authorities have finally started cracking down on hoodlums extorting money from bus and private car drivers passing by the Northern Coast route on Java island.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Vietnam attracts more FDI

Vietnam attracts more FDI HANOI: Vietnam has decided to increase the number of private business sectors open to foreign investment in an effort to attract more capital into the country, official media reported on Friday.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Annan hails Megawati's decision on Dili trip

Annan hails Megawati's decision on Dili tripAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan hailed on Friday President Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision to attend East Timor's independence declaration and Indonesia's willingness to forget the past.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Language constraint hampers Indonesian athletic coaches

Language constraint hampers Indonesian athletic coachesMusthofid The Jakarta Post JakartaLanguage constraints is still a major impediment in efforts to upskill Indonesian track and field coaches, according to a top official of the country's athletics governing body PASI.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/PM Mahathir moves onto center stage

PM Mahathir moves onto center stage Don Pathan The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok Like the lyrics of one of his favorite songs, Frank Sinatra's My Way, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, in the course of his political career, has bitten off more then he could chew.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Taiwan separatists doomed to fail

Taiwan separatists doomed to failHua Hua, China Daily, Asia News Network, Beijing Separatists in Taiwan were dealt a heavy blow when their latest attempt to create "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan" in the international community ended in failure.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/East Timor's independence brings bitter pain for veterans

East Timor's independence brings bitter pain for veteransMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta East Timor's secession in 1999 has still left bitter pains for many Indonesians, particularly veterans who fought for its integration with Indonesia 27 years ago.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Parking fee violations recur

Parking fee violations recur Looking at the extent of parking fee violations committed by various parking managements, the City Council Commission D, urged the city administration on May 14 to revoke the operational license for PT Securindo Packatama Indonesia, a firm managing secure parking lots.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/FDI approvals fall by 88 percent

FDI approvals fall by 88 percentAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Foreign direct investment (FDI) approval dropped by 88 percent to US$291.5 million in the first quarter of this year compared to $2.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Bush meeting puts Mahathir center stage

Bush meeting puts Mahathir center stageDon Pathan, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Like the lyrics of one of his favorite songs, Frank Sinatra's My Way, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, in the course of his political career, has bitten off more then he could chew.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Tangerang lacks school teachers

Tangerang lacks school teachers TANGERANG: Tangerang regency needs at least 3,450 more teachers as it has only 4,500 of them for its 1,076 elementary schools in 26 districts. Regent Agus Djunara said on Thursday that the lack of teachers hampered efforts to improve education.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Daan Mogot Mall resumes operation

Daan Mogot Mall resumes operation JAKARTA: Daan Mogot Mall, which was destroyed during the 1998 May riots following the killing of four Trisakti University students, reopened for business on Friday.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Limbak, Rina: Two generations of 'kecak' dancers

Limbak, Rina: Two generations of 'kecak' dancersTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Ubud, Bali Two great apes confront each other in the treetops, each fighting for a share of a kingdom. The apes bare the fierceness of their fangs, and their barks and snarls pierce the quietude of the forest.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/IBRA installs new management team for BII

IBRA installs new management team for BIIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) installed on Friday a new management team for ailing Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) as one of the conditions set by the House of Representatives for a government-sponsored ...

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Astra returns to the black

Astra returns to the blackThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The publicly listed automaker PT Astra International announced Friday that it had booked a net profit of Rp 1.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/BI transfers four banks to IBRA

BI transfers four banks to IBRA JAKARTA: Bank Indonesia announced Friday it had transferred the supervision of Bank Prima Express, Bank Patriot, Bank Universal and Bank Artha Media to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/RI beats Denmark 3-0 cruising to finals

RI beats Denmark 3-0 cruising to finalsNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou, China Indonesia is a step closer to retaining the Thomas Cup after crushing Denmark 3-0 in the semifinals of the men's badminton competition in Guangzhou, China on Friday evening.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Officers to continue legal fight over retirement

Officers to continue legal fight over retirement A number of high-ranking police officers are considering legal action in the State Administrative Court (PTUN) to challenge the National Police Headquarters' retirement age policy.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Jamsostek backs govt plan on bank, hospital

Jamsostek backs govt plan on bank, hospitalThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As part of its altering image, state-owned insurance company PT Jamsostek will back the government's plan to establish a hospital and a bank for manual workers to help improve the social welfare of around 28 million low-income ...

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Mother's wish causes toddler's death

Mother's wish causes toddler's deathMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang It was dawn on Friday and three-year-old Aditya would not stop crying. His mother, 28-year-old Lestari, could not stand the noise and asked her brother-in-law, Herman, to buy Aditya a bowl of chicken porridge.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/National Awakening Day

National Awakening Day National Awakening Day, May 20, is commemorated every year to pay homage to those Indonesians who rose as the untied nation of Indonesia, which was still under Dutch colonial domination in the 1920s.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Int'l Bali Fashion Week promotes local designers

Int'l Bali Fashion Week promotes local designersRita A. Widiadana The Jakarta Post Kuta, Bali The third Bali International Fashion Week, held from May 13 through to May 16, showed its class, attracting prominent local and national figures in the fashion business.

Sat, 18 May 2002

JP/Rights commission urged to probe death of witness

Rights commission urged to probe death of witnessAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Pressure has been mounting for a probe into the death of a witness in police custody here more than a month ago.