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Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/National players ease into third round at Milo juinor badminton tournament

National players ease into third round at Milo juinor badminton tournamentMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Indonesia's national players marched undefeated through the second round of the Milo Junior Open badminton championships, held at the Sudirman Sports Hall here on Wednesday.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Resuming strategic projects

Resuming strategic projects President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to lead a ceremony marking the resumption of 14 strategic projects with a total investment value of US$9.3 billion at the ammonia and fertilizer factory of PT Pupuk Kujang in Cikampek, West Java, on Wednesday.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Chusnul fights for democracy

Chusnul fights for democracyEdith Hartanto and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "I hated English". These words coming from activist turned political scholar Chusnul Mar'iyah can't be more out of place.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Government plays down food shortage fears

Government plays down food shortage fearsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government played down fears on Wednesday of possible food shortages amid signs of looming severe drought which may cause widespread failure in the rice harvest this year.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Rights body urged to form regional chapters

Rights body urged to form regional chaptersKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A candidate for the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM), H.S.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Ancient 'Gambuh' performance still charms

Ancient 'Gambuh' performance still charmsMas Ruscitadewi and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali It has every potential to be a boring performance.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Traditional marching bands now popular

Traditional marching bands now popularKadek Suartaya, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali The traditional marching bands known as Adi Merdangga has now gained a special place in the heart of young Balinese with a flourishing number of such elaborate and energetic bands in the island's regencies.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Heri Dono's works freezes dusty moments

Heri Dono's works freezes dusty momentsYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta A lady waves to a large-sized horned creature wearing red shoes and standing on a wheel.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Government mulls military crackdown on Aceh rebels

Government mulls military crackdown on Aceh rebels Tiarma Siboro and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri dealt the peace process in the rebellious province of Aceh another blow on Wednesday as she ordered tough measures against the separatist movement.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/The reasons why Russia needs G-8 membership

The reasons why Russia needs G-8 membershipVyacheslav Nikonov, President Politika Foundation RIA Novosti, Moscow Why do we need it after all? G-8 is a very informal organization, which does not even have either headquarters powers.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/AGO bars Malaysia firm from joining JORR project

AGO bars Malaysia firm from joining JORR projectA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The dream of a Malaysian consortium to be appointed the strategic investor for developing the long-delayed Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR) toll road project may be dashed as the Attorney General's Office (AGO) ...

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Repatriation of children to E. Timor meets resistance

Repatriation of children to E. Timor meets resistanceYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang An international non-governmental organization (NGO) has complained that pro-Indonesia East Timorese are obstructing its attempts to reunite East Timorese children in orphanages in Java with their ...

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/'Plaza Semanggi will make traffic worse'

'Plaza Semanggi will make traffic worse' A new shopping mall, called Plaza Semanggi, is being developed on the corner of Jl. Sudirman and Jl. Gatot Subroto in Central Jakarta, near the Semanggi cloverleaf.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Holdiko asks court to overturn KPPU's ruling

Holdiko asks court to overturn KPPU's rulingThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The trial against the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) over its recent ruling on alleged involvement of PT Holdiko Perkasa in the Indomobil scandal kicked off on Wednesday, with the holding company asking the ...

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Indonesian bowlers take bronze: Indonesian 10-pin men's trio of

Indonesian bowlers take bronze: Indonesian 10-pin men's trio of bowlers, Ryan Lalisang, Rudy and Yuyu, grabbed a bronze at the FIQ Asian Bowling Championships in Hong Kong on Wednesday. They finished behind Japan and South Korea, which won the gold and silver medals respectively.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/The suicide of Hong Kong

The suicide of Hong KongSin-ming Shaw Leading Investor Project Syndicate Hong KongChina has been celebrating the five year anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland from British rule. Firecrackers, dragon dancers, and President Jiang Zemin's visit marked the festivities.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Jakarta and North Sulawesi rule the roost in bridge league

Jakarta and North Sulawesi rule the roost in bridge leagueNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Contract bridge players from regions other than Jakarta and North Sulawesi have yet to provide serious opposition as shown by the Indonesian Bridge League grand final which ended here on ...

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Teachers complain over dismissal

Teachers complain over dismissal JAKARTA: About 60 teachers from the expensive Al Azhar Islamic school in Kemang, South Jakarta, complained to the Jakarta Legal Institute on Wednesday about their dismissal by Foundation Syifa Budi which runs the school.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Govt mulls military crackdown against separatist movement in Aceh

Govt mulls military crackdown against separatist movement in AcehTiarma Siboro and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri dealt the peace process in the rebellious province of Aceh another blow on Wednesday as she ordered tough measures against the ...

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Jakarta must prioritize transportation upgrade

Jakarta must prioritize transportation upgradeYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To Governor Sutiyoso, spending Rp 14 billion on renovating a water fountain at a Jakarta traffic circle may have seemed a wise gift for the capital's anniversary last week, but residents here who commute ...

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Police chief backs banning of armed civilian groups

Police chief backs banning of armed civilian groupsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police Chief Gen.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/AMEX responds

AMEX responds This is in response to the letter from Gunawan Setokusumo published in The Jakarta Post on June 20 regarding his experience with the American Express Corporate Card.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/21 arrested over cockfighting

21 arrested over cockfighting BOGOR: A total of 21 people were arrested when police raided a cockfight on Jl. Raya Tajur in Arjasari village, South Bogor regency on Tuesday.The police confiscated Rp 8 million and 25 fighting cocks.Snr. Adj. Comr.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Purnati supports artistic endeavors

Purnati supports artistic endeavorsRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Gianyar, Bali Nestled in one of Bali's famous art villages of Batuan in Gianyar, about a 45-minute drive from Ngurah Rai Airport in Kuta, lies a spacious art center which houses a myriad of activities.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Bush's comparison of convenience

Bush's comparison of convenienceFred Hiatt, Editorial Page Editor, The Washington Post President Bush last week embraced Russian President Vladimir Putin as a fellow foe of terrorism.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Beautify the city or improve its choking transportation system?

Beautify the city or improve its choking transportation system?Yogita Tahilramani The Jakarta Post JakartaTo Governor Sutiyoso, spending Rp 14 billion on renovating a water fountain at a Jakarta traffic circle may have seemed a wise gift for the capital's anniversary last week, but residents here ...

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/I Nyoman Wirata mixes poems and paintings

I Nyoman Wirata mixes poems and paintingsTri Vivi Suryani, Contributor, Denpasar Starting from a line and a word, artist I Nyoman Wirata created numerous poems and paintings, all portraying social injustice, poverty and oppression of the underprivileged.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Tax free in Batam

Tax free in Batam By virtue of Government Regulation No. 39/1998, the exemption of value added and luxury taxes was revoked as of March 31, 1998. The government regulation was part of the second letter of intent between Indonesia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/'Sutiyoso divides PDI-Perjuangan'

'Sutiyoso divides PDI-Perjuangan'Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of members of the July 27 Youth Movement staged a protest at the City Council on Wednesday, deploring Governor Sutiyoso for causing friction among supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI ...

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Resuming strategic projects

Resuming strategic projects President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to lead a ceremony marking the resumption of 14 strategic projects with a total investment value of US$9.3 billion at the ammonia and fertilizer factory of PT Pupuk Kujang in Cikampek, West Java, on Wednesday.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/400 security guards stage protest

400 security guards stage protest BOGOR: About 400 security guards at the Kota Wisata luxury housing estate in Cileungsi, Bogor regency, went on strike on Wednesday in protest at the dismissal of 13 guards who had demanded overtime payments. M.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Dewi Sukarno tells court she was physically abused

Dewi Sukarno tells court she was physically abusedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ratna Sari Dewi, one of former president Sukarno's widows, appeared in the South Jakarta District Court on Wednesday to testify against monthly magazine What's On's chief editor, Warsito Wahono, ...

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Nuclear weapons are the past, biological the next big threat

Nuclear weapons are the past, biological the next big threatMichael Quinlan and Lewis Dunn, Guardian News Service, London Scientific knowledge in biology is advancing at an extraordinary rate and across a huge span. The coming century is bound to see an explosion of its possible applications.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Sugar farmers storm Cirebon port

Sugar farmers storm Cirebon portNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Around 1,500 sugarcane growers and workers from sugar companies in Cirebon, West Java, stormed the city's seaport on Wednesday to protest against imports of sugar, which they claimed were threatening the survival of local ...

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Deadlock feared in constitutional amendment process

Deadlock feared in constitutional amendment processThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With two months remaining before the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) must approve the amended 1945 Constitution, fears of a deadlock grow after President Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision to push for a delay in the ...

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/National players ease into Milo third round

National players ease into Milo third round Musthofid The Jakarta Post SurabayaIndonesia's national players marched undefeated through the second round of the Milo Junior Open badminton championships, held at the Sudirman Sports Hall here on Wednesday.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Constitutional reform at risk as Megawati changes course

Constitutional reform at risk as Megawati changes course The Jakarta Post Jakarta With two months remaining before the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) must approve the amended 1945 Constitution, fears of a deadlock grow after President Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision to push for a delay ...

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Development must alleviate poverty

Development must alleviate poverty Many people wrote about the IMF policies mentioning that Kwik was against a collaboration with the IMF. Actually, Kwik is simply against the policies led by the IMF, because they are counterproductive.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Governors demand regional autonomy law revision

Governors demand regional autonomy law revisionFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Demanding more authority in the decentralization era, governors from across the country asked President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday to revise the Regional Autonomy Law.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Public accountability needed for democratization

Public accountability needed for democratizationTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a campaign to safeguard democracy, the country is in dire need of developing a new system to ensure public accountability of politicians sitting at the House of Representatives, scholars said on ...

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Unions say labor bill gives less protection to workers

Unions say labor bill gives less protection to workersDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some trade unions voiced their rejection, while others took a softer stance by asking for improvements to the labor bill currently being deliberated by the House of Representatives.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/RI's hidden brain drain

RI's hidden brain drainYohannes Samosir, School of Land and Food Sciences The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, y.samosir@mailbox.uq.edu.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Jakarta has new military commander

Jakarta has new military commanderTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid mounting political tension in the city ahead of the planned People's Consultative Assembly annual session in August, the Indonesian Military (TNI) has assigned Maj. Gen.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Jakarta could see a direct gubernatorial election

Jakarta could see a direct gubernatorial electionKurniawan Hari and Fabiola Desi Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta could see a direct election for the next governor if the House of Representatives' (DPR) plan to revise Law No.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Pertamina claims success in reducing fuel leakage

Pertamina claims success in reducing fuel leakageThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Countering allegations about its allegedly inefficient fuel distribution system, state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina claimed that it had successfully cut "supply losses" in the fuel distribution chain to well below ...

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/'Gebuk Ende', a rare ritual to invite rain

'Gebuk Ende', a rare ritual to invite rainMas Rucita Dewi, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Rarely presented traditional performing arts are the real treat of the ongoing Bali Arts Festival.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Microsoft sales jump after piracy lawsuit

Microsoft sales jump after piracy lawsuitFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S. giant software company Microsoft Inc., has experienced a rise in software sales in Indonesia after it won a lawsuit against local dealers for software piracy last year.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/U.S. Independence Day

U.S. Independence Day The United States is celebrating its 226th birthday today, the first after last year's horrendous September 11 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington D.C.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Cirebon police nab 20 drug dealers

Cirebon police nab 20 drug dealers CIREBON, West Java: Cirebon Regency Police have caught at least 20 suspected drug traffickers and users in various operations launched in the area during the past two months.Cirebon Regency Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Dozens of sex workers stage protest

Dozens of sex workers stage protest MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Dozens of the local sex workers staged a protest on Wednesday at the provincial legislative council, demanding that the council give them protection against abusive actions, extortion and rape by security officers who are supposed to ...

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/On youth matters

On youth matters Bravo The Jakarta Post with your Youth Matters page! Hopefully this will become a bridge for our youth to reach out to adults and to their peers. A place where they can pour out what they feel and the worries that bother them.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions* Painting Balinese Women, at Duta Wijaya office complex, Jl. Raya Puputan Renon, Denpasar, until July 15. * Photo Glory of the Past by Nonot S Utomo, Jezz Gallery, Jl. Imam Bonjol 400, Denpasar, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until July 22.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/TV Program: Thursday, July 4, 2002

TV Program: Thursday, July 4, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Children's Program9:30 Cooking Program10:30 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Policeman gets 4 months for shooting

Policeman gets 4 months for shooting AMBON, Ambon: The district military tribunal on Wednesday sentenced Adj. Brig. Suko Rihardian to a prison sentence of four months and twenty days for negligence, that resulted in the death of Samuel Ohoiliulun, 25, when Suko fired a shot into the air.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Pundits expect consumption to be sole driver of growth

Pundits expect consumption to be sole driver of growthMoch. N. Kurniawan and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While exports and investment are likely to fall this year, domestic consumption will once again become the main driver of economy growth for 2001, experts said on Wednesday.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/'Indonesia susceptible to foreign attack'

'Indonesia susceptible to foreign attack'Tiarma Siboro and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's national territory is vulnerable to air and naval attacks from foreign countries due to the outdated weaponry possessed by the country's Navy and Air Force.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Persita edge closer to historic Indonesian soccer league victory

Persita edge closer to historic Indonesian soccer league victoryThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Once a soccer minnow, Persita Tangerang moved a step closer to an unprecedented title in the Indonesian premier league after beating former champion PSM Makassar on Wednesday.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Holdiko seeks to overturn ruling

Holdiko seeks to overturn rulingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The trial against the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) over its recent ruling on alleged involvement of PT Holdiko Perkasa in the Indomobil scandal kicked off on Wednesday, with the holding company asking the court to ...

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/RI, China to team up to curb illegal logging

RI, China to team up to curb illegal loggingRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government of Indonesia will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese government later this month to cooperate in curbing rampant illegal logging and trading of illegal logs.

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Megawati revives 13 'mega' projects worth $7.63 billion

Megawati revives 13 'mega' projects worth $7.63 billionFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Cikampek, West Java In a bid to show signs of reviving investor confidence in the country, President Megawati Soekarnoputri officially recommenced on Wednesday 13 mega projects ...

Thu, 04 Jul 2002

JP/Keep the INS Out of Home Security

Keep the INS Out of Home SecurityT. Alexander Aleinikoff, Senior Associate Migration Policy Institute, Los Angeles Times The location of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) in the federal government has traditionally reflected the priorities of the day.