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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Pertamina

PertaminaA gas tanker carries Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from Bontang, East Kalimantan to Japan. Indonesia is the largest LNG exporter in the world with exports of about 23 million tons a year.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Australia lures more RI students

Australia lures more RI students JAKARTA: Australia opened here on Saturday a two-day education exhibition involving 72 Australian schools, universities and education bodies.Ambassador Richard Smith said the exhibition was aimed at luring more Indonesians to study in Australia.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Give children more time to play: Experts

Give children more time to play: ExpertsDebbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post JakartaChildren, by nature, love to play, but tougher competition ahead has prompted their parents to overzealously enroll them into extensive extracurricular educational activities aimed at bolstering their academic ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Govt cancels Bank Niaga's stake sale

Govt cancels Bank Niaga's stake saleDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC) decided on Sunday to cancel the sale of the government's 51 percent stake in publicly listed Bank Niaga to strategic investors because of low bidding prices.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Citibank again

Citibank again I have had a number of bad service experiences with Citibank and I believe that their "Customer Service" is non existent! Maybe you would care to share this with your readers as there may be others who are could learn from my experience.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Lampung fishing boats still tied up due to pollution

Lampung fishing boats still tied up due to pollutionOyos Saroso H.N. The Jakarta Post BandarlampungThousands of fisherman in the Lampung provincial capital of Bandarlampung are still unable to go to sea due to serious pollution in Pelabuhan Panjang waters, which has been blamed on local sugar ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Watching TV comfortably on your PC

Watching TV comfortably on your PCVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta World Cup fever is in the air as offices all over Jakarta seem to slow down whenever the television beams live broadcasts from Korea and Japan.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Dredging river estuaries can ease next year floods: Nedeco

Dredging river estuaries can ease next year floods: NedecoThe Jakarta Post Jakarta An expert from the Netherlands Engineering Consultants (Nedeco) said that floods in the capital could be eased by up to 80 percent next year if the city administration dredged at least five of its river's ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/A nonviolence solution for Kashmir

A nonviolence solution for KashmirSiswo Pramono, PhD Candidate, Australian National University, Canberra, s8851447@student.anu.edu.au In South Asia, the traditional Cold War mechanism to prevent a nuclear exchange has become irrelevant.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Gudang Garam's net profit declines to Rp 2 trillion

Gudang Garam's net profit declines to Rp 2 trillionThe Jakarta Post, Surabaya The country's largest cigarette maker company PT Gudang Garam announced a decrease in net profit to Rp 2 trillion for 2001 from Rp 2.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Muninggar Sri Saraswati

Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaTestifying before a court is something most people would rather not do. Once named a witness, one must spend his or her precious time attending court sessions and be ready to answer the questions of the prosecutors, lawyers and the judges.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Students invent new breed of corn

Students invent new breed of corn MUARA TEWEH, Central Kalimantan: Students of Vocational High School 2, Muara Teweh in Central Kalimantan have successfully invented a special breed of sweet corn that can grow on dry land.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/The discord on IMF and RI's difficulties

The discord on IMF and RI's difficultiesTata Huberta, Economist, Washington D.C. Indonesian media feasted on the rows over the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the Indonesian economic policy makers last week.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Fertile transmigrant farms turn to dust

Fertile transmigrant farms turn to dustThe Jakarta Post, Maliana, East Timor The Balinese farmers who were once settled in Tunubibi, East Timor, would probably faint if they had the chance of visiting the land that used to be theirs.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/----------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------------The following is the last of a two-edition report by The Jakarta Post's Pandaya on East Timor after independence.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Australia lures more RI students

Australia lures more RI students JAKARTA: Australia opened here on Saturday a two-day education exhibition involving 72 Australian schools, universities and education bodies.Ambassador Richard Smith said the exhibition was aimed at luring more Indonesians to study in Australia.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Dredging river estuaries can ease next year floods: Nedeco

Dredging river estuaries can ease next year floods: NedecoThe Jakarta Post Jakarta An expert from the Netherlands Engineering Consultants (Nedeco) said that floods in the capital could be eased by up to 80 percent next year if the city administration dredged at least five of its river's ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Students invent new breed of corn

Students invent new breed of corn MUARA TEWEH, Central Kalimantan: Students of Vocational High School 2, Muara Teweh in Central Kalimantan have successfully invented a special breed of sweet corn that can grow on dry land.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Biggest ever oil and gas expo will be held in Bali

Biggest ever oil and gas expo will be held in BaliSudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta The Indonesian International Oil, Energy and Gas Conference and Exhibition (IIOGE) will be held once again, with at least 1,000 leading local and international business people expected to take part in the ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Forest assets in IBRA

Forest assets in IBRA The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is often likened to a dishwasher. The quickest way to sell credit assets worth Rp 158.7 trillion is a form of dish-washing.Of course, it is a nice step for investors keen on acquiring problem debts.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Govt cancels Bank Niaga sale

Govt cancels Bank Niaga saleDadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC) decided on Sunday to cancel the sale of the government's 51 percent stake in publicly listed Bank Niaga to strategic investors because of low bidding prices.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/No rupiah please, this is a free East Timor

No rupiah please, this is a free East Timor Sinurana de Yesus, a roadside trader of basic commodities, answered every question posed to her by an Indonesian reporter for a Dutch radio station.Then came the best question, "Do you accept rupiah as legal tender?""No.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Taking a break from oppressive Jakarta

Taking a break from oppressive Jakarta Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta With serene and peaceful ambience, resorts surrounding Jakarta witness regular customers wishing to spend their weekends or holiday breaks.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Conflict victims get compensation

Conflict victims get compensation AMBON, Maluku: The Maluku administration handed out compensation to the heirs (relatives) of at least 969 victims of the Maluku conflict, an official said on Saturday.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Dredging river estuaries can ease next year floods: Nedeco

Dredging river estuaries can ease next year floods: NedecoThe Jakarta Post Jakarta An expert from the Netherlands Engineering Consultants (Nedeco) said that floods in the capital could be eased by up to 80 percent next year if the city administration dredged at least five of its river's ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Observers hail bill on donations to political parties

Observers hail bill on donations to political partiesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A significant increase in the level of donations allowed for political parties has won the support of political observers and a politician, who see the increase as a positive measure to help prevent ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Dredging river estuaries can ease next year floods: Nedeco

Dredging river estuaries can ease next year floods: NedecoThe Jakarta Post Jakarta An expert from the Netherlands Engineering Consultants (Nedeco) said that floods in the capital could be eased by up to 80 percent next year if the city administration dredged at least five of its river's ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Dredging river estuaries can ease next year floods: Nedeco

Dredging river estuaries can ease next year floods: NedecoThe Jakarta Post Jakarta An expert from the Netherlands Engineering Consultants (Nedeco) said that floods in the capital could be eased by up to 80 percent next year if the city administration dredged at least five of its river's ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/More on 'RCTI'

More on 'RCTI' I refer to David Jardine's letter (The Jakarta Post, June 6, RCTI World Cup coverage).

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Observers hail expanded election financial donation

Observers hail expanded election financial donationKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta A significant increase in the level of donations allowed for political parties has won the support of political observers and a politician, who see the increase as a positive measure to help prevent ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Military, police hunt 25 Acehnese in Atambua

Military, police hunt 25 Acehnese in AtambuaYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Local military intelligence has confirmed the presence of 25 members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist group in Atambua near the border with East Timor, an officer claimed on Saturday.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Dredging river estuaries can ease next year floods: Nedeco

Dredging river estuaries can ease next year floods: NedecoThe Jakarta Post Jakarta An expert from the Netherlands Engineering Consultants (Nedeco) said that floods in the capital could be eased by up to 80 percent next year if the city administration dredged at least five of its river's ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Small parties want House drop electoral threshold

Small parties want House drop electoral thresholdTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Struggling small parties have agreed to join forces in pushing for the House of Representatives to revoke the electoral threshold ruling, which would prevent them from participating the 2004 general election.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/KONI promises big cash reward

KONI promises big cash reward JAKARTA: In an attempt to motivate athletes, the National Sports Council (KONI) has promised a large amount of cash bonuses to Indonesian gold medalists at the upcoming 2002 Asian Games.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/East Timor charms visitors with its bare simplicity

East Timor charms visitors with its bare simplicityPandaya, The Jakarta Post, Maliana, East Timor If you visit East Timor and forget a few essentials, like your toothbrush, you shouldn't have much trouble finding replacements.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Clean river campaign is a total failure

Clean river campaign is a total failureBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is called the office of the Clean Ciliwung Campaign - which is supposed to conduct activities to clean Ciliwung and other rivers in the city, but the two-story building is quiet.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Sea pollution forces Lampung fishermen to tie up boats

Sea pollution forces Lampung fishermen to tie up boatsOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Thousands of fisherman in the Lampung provincial capital of Bandarlampung are still unable to go to sea due to serious pollution in Pelabuhan Panjang waters, which has been blamed on local ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Thousands of fish died mysteriously

Thousands of fish died mysteriously BOGOR: Thousands of fish have died in the Cinaraga River and near Bogor have died mysteriously, affecting the livelihood of fishermen.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Megawati in Rome for FAO summit

Megawati in Rome for FAO summitImanuddin, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri arrived in the Italian capital of Rome on Sunday morning (Sunday afternoon in Jakarta) on the first leg of her two-week European visit, a report said.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/New hard disks, multimedia

New hard disks, multimediaZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id It has been quite a long time since we last explored the IT world to see what was new, so let us do it again. At least we know what to look for if we suddenly have to replace our hard disk, CD-RW drive or our desktop PC.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/East Timor's schools rising from the ashes

East Timor's schools rising from the ashesPandaya, The Jakarta Post, Dili, East Timor The Maliana State High School in the western regency of Bobonaro looks like a complex of ghost houses.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Unfinished business in Bali

Unfinished business in Bali Two weeks of talks ended in Bali with no agreement on an action plan for sustainable development.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Witnesses' tricks: Exploiting legal loopholes

Witnesses' tricks: Exploiting legal loopholesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Testifying before a court is something most people would rather not do.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Soeharto's Illness

Soeharto's Illness The health of former president Soeharto has again become a hot issue. A Bali Post reporter attended the wedding reception of Soeharto's granddaughter, Danty Rukmana, on Jl. Cendana, Jakarta, late last month. At the reception, the reporter saw Soeharto in good health.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Watching soccer games at work? Why not?

Watching soccer games at work? Why not? World Cup fever has gripped the city, from traditional markets to private and government offices. Most people enjoy the sports and even bet for fun, but some complain as it can affect the working spirit and interfere with anything actually ever getting done.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Learning small island tourism the Maldives way

Learning small island tourism the Maldives wayFitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Jakarta There is nothing unusual about the four-page brochure in which pictures of white-sand beaches with cheery tourists adorn the pages.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Nine more killed in Aceh PRIORITAS

Nine more killed in Aceh PRIORITASBANDA ACEH, Aceh: At least nine people, including one soldier, were killed in renewed gunfights between troops and rebels, local military and police officers said on Sunday.Spokesman for Lhokseumawe military operations Maj.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Sports mall construction to go ahead: Developer

Sports mall construction to go ahead: DeveloperDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite strong and incessant protests by local residents against the violation of land use regulations, the city administration and the developer of the Kelapa Gading sports mall in North Jakarta stated on ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Unfinished business in Bali

Unfinished business in Bali Two weeks of talks ended in Bali with no agreement on an action plan for sustainable development.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Taiwan energizes fishing industry

Taiwan energizes fishing industry PADANG, West Sumatra: Fishermen's welfare in Padang may soon improve as the Padang Mayoralty has cooperated with the Taiwan government in using maritime technology to optimize the marine resources in the area.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Protect your property with biometrics

Protect your property with biometrics One of the oldest methods of protecting one's property is probably the use of a chain and padlock. You need a key to lock and unlock a padlock.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Bali resorts are heading for a more promising year

Bali resorts are heading for a more promising yearRita A.Widiadana The Jakarta Post Nusa Dua, Bali The word "resort" always conjures up a picture of a serene and integrated holiday site surrounded by white sandy beaches or a lush mountainous panorama where you can escape from your hectic life ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Cross-border direct trade await legislation

Cross-border direct trade await legislation Indonesian migrants, who used to dominate roadside small-scale businesses, have gone, never to return.But the tragic parting does not mean the end of the world for the two neighbors as far as trade is concerned.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Muninggar Sri Saraswati

Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaTestifying before a court is something most people would rather not do. Once named a witness, one must spend his or her precious time attending court sessions and be ready to answer the questions of the prosecutors, lawyers and the judges.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Hamzah set to take leave, focus on PPP election drive

Hamzah set to take leave, focus on PPP election driveThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz sparked more controversy on Saturday by announcing his plan to take a leave of absence as the President's second-in-command during the election campaign in 2004 to focus on his United ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Free ID cards ready in five minutes

Free ID cards ready in five minutes TANGERANG: It sounds too good to be true. The Sangiang Jaya subdistrict office in Periuk district, Tangerang offers free ID cards that are ready in five minutes.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Dredging river estuaries can ease next year floods: Nedeco

Dredging river estuaries can ease next year floods: NedecoThe Jakarta Post Jakarta An expert from the Netherlands Engineering Consultants (Nedeco) said that floods in the capital could be eased by up to 80 percent next year if the city administration dredged at least five of its river's ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Muninggar Sri Saraswati

Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaTestifying before a court is something most people would rather not do. Once named a witness, one must spend his or her precious time attending court sessions and be ready to answer the questions of the prosecutors, lawyers and the judges.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Awaiting the execution of Hotel Mulia

Awaiting the execution of Hotel Mulia The Hotel Mulia Senayan, which has been embroiled in a host of controversies since the first phase of its construction, has again come in to the limelight.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/TV Program: Monday, June 10, 2002

TV Program: Monday, June 10, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:30 Documentary11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/'Betawi' governor wanted

'Betawi' governor wanted JAKARTA: The Jakarta Betawi ethnic group consultative body say they will only support a governor candidate of Betawi origin.Chairman of the consultative body, Abdul Syukur, reiterated on Saturday that the next governor should be a Betawi.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Retreat islands in Singapore's backyard

Retreat islands in Singapore's backyard Fadli Contributor Batam The hotel business, including the resort hotels on Batam and the nearby island of Bintan, has been booming in the past three years despite a setback in the hotel industry in the other parts of the country.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Police's choice of investigation questioned

Police's choice of investigation questionedYogita Tahilramani The Jakarta Post Jakarta Is crime the only factor that fuels police investigations in Indonesia? This question has often been asked by the general public over the past few years and remains relevant today, particularly with the ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Hamzah set

Hamzah set to take pre-election campaign holidayThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz sparked more controversy on Saturday by announcing his plan to take a leave of absence as the President's second-in-command during the election campaign in 2004 to focus on his United Development ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Hamzah's visit to Ambon will only serve his political interests: Thamrin

Hamzah's visit to Ambon will only serve his political interests: ThamrinMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The planned visit by Vice President Hamzah Haz to troubled Maluku province on Tuesday will benefit no one but the Vice President's personal political interests, analysts said ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Hendarsyah Tarmizi

Hendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post JakartaHoping for big fortune from China's LNG imports China is set to announce this month whether Indonesia, Australia or Qatar will win the multi-billion dollar contract to supply the country with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Nine more killed in Aceh

Nine more killed in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: At least nine people, including one soldier, were killed in renewed gunfights between troops and rebels, local military and police officers said on Sunday.Spokesman for Lhokseumawe military operations Maj.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Military, police hunt 25 Acehnese in Atambua

Military, police hunt 25 Acehnese in Atambua Yemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post KupangLocal military intelligence has confirmed the presence of 25 members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist group in Atambua near the border with East Timor, an officer claimed on Saturday.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Rupiah to remain under pressure

Rupiah to remain under pressureDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following a two percent drop last week, the rupiah's roller- coaster performance against the U.S. dollar is expected to continue this week as the market would remain cautious, awaiting fresh news, currency analysts said.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Papuan schools lack of teachers

Papuan schools lack of teachers JAYAPURA, Papua: Many schools in remote areas of Irian Jaya have had to halt classes due to the lack of teachers as well as poor transportation for students to get to school, an activist said on Saturday.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Cerdas secures Hamzah chess championship

Cerdas secures Hamzah chess championshipMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cerdas Barus won the Rp 45 million (US$5,000) Hamzah Haz Cup chess tournament after beating Hamdani Rudin in the final at the Tanah Abang Chess Center here on Sunday.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Dredging river estuaries can ease next year floods: Nedeco

Dredging river estuaries can ease next year floods: NedecoThe Jakarta Post Jakarta An expert from the Netherlands Engineering Consultants (Nedeco) said that floods in the capital could be eased by up to 80 percent next year if the city administration dredged at least five of its river's ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, June 10, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, June 10, 2002Exhibitions * Visual Arts Deep Blue, the Art and the Sea, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3868172), until June 17. * Video Art from Finland, Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), 10 a.m.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/President Megawati arrives in Rome

President Megawati arrives in RomeImanuddin The Jakarta Post Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri arrived in the Italian capital of Rome on Sunday morning (Sunday afternoon in Jakarta) on the first leg of her two-week European visit, a report said.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Hamzah's planned visit to Ambon blasted

Hamzah's planned visit to Ambon blastedMuhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post Jakarta The planned visit by Vice President Hamzah Haz to troubled Maluku province on Tuesday will benefit no one but the Vice President's personal political interests, analysts said on Sunday.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Explosion outside disco stuns Jakarta

Explosion outside disco stuns JakartaYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a slew of bombings in 2000 and 2001, Jakarta was rocked once again by an explosion early Sunday morning near the Eksotis discotheque in the Mangga Besar area of Central Jakarta. No fatalities were reported.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Learning islet tourism the Maldives way

Learning islet tourism the Maldives wayFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There is nothing unusual about the four-page brochure in which pictures of white-sand beaches with cheery tourists adorn the pages.

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Priorities in police investigations still a question for the public

Priorities in police investigations still a question for the publicYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Is crime the only factor that fuels police investigations in Indonesia?This question has often been asked by the general public over the past few years and remains relevant today, ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Antidrug campaign on in East Java

Antidrug campaign on in East Java SURABAYA: East Java Governor Imam Utomo has embarked on an anti-HIV/AIDS and drug campaign, declaring the month of June as "The Month of No-HIV or Drugs".

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Children to win long-overdue health rights

Children to win long-overdue health rightsDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Children, by nature, love to play, but tougher competition ahead has prompted their parents to overzealously enroll them into extensive extracurricular educational activities aimed at bolstering their academic ...

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Mon, 10 Jun 2002

JP/Dredging rivers' estuaries is a must: Expert

Dredging rivers' estuaries is a must: ExpertThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta An expert from the Netherlands Engineering Consultants (Nedeco) said that floods in the capital could be eased by up to 80 percent next year if the city administration dredged at least five of its river's estuaries.

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