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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Air pollution costs RI billions of U.S. dollars in economic losses

Air pollution costs RI billions of U.S. dollars in economic lossesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Air pollution has cost Indonesia billions of U.S.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Man faces trial for keeping orangutans

Man faces trial for keeping orangutansThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A man appeared in South Jakarta District Court on Monday for the illegal ownership of two orangutans, which are classified as endangered animals.M.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Protection from the IMF

Protection from the IMF Jergen Kaiser writes in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 6 about the need for another way when a country finds itself in a debt trap. Rather than being thrown into the hands of its creditors, there should be some neutral third party to arbitrate a solution.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Constitution amendment changes military's posture

Constitution amendment changes military's postureTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The constitutional changes that will force the Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police out of the legislature in 2004 will bring several consequences to the Army-dominated military.M.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Bogor residents complain of pollution

Bogor residents complain of pollution BOGOR: Residents of Tlajung Udik village, Gunung Putri district, Bogor regency, are accusing PT Sinar Gunung Putri, which processes leather for items such as shoes and bags, of polluting the environment.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/'Independence Day, another donation'

'Independence Day, another donation' Indonesia will be celebrating its 57th year of independence on Aug. 17. Across Jakarta, people have begun to prepare for the celebration by raising red-and-white flags and hanging strings of lights.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/TV Program: Tuesday August 13, 2002

TV Program: Tuesday August 13, 2002TVRI .TB.30" .90"5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:30 Music9:00 Film10:30 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Fishermen protest security in North Sumatra waters

Fishermen protest security in North Sumatra watersApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 800 local fishermen staged a demonstration at the North Sumatra legislative council on Monday to protest the recent abduction of fishermen and extortion, an indication of poor security in the waters ...

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Aug. 17 and New Order: Nation-building problem

Aug. 17 and New Order: Nation-building problemMax Lane, Center for Asia Pacific, Social Transformation Studies University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, max_lane@telstra.com Indonesia was in a state of constant revolutionary motion from the beginning of the 20th century until Sept.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Latest %Chg

Latest %Chg Yen 119.01-07 -0.92 Euro* 0.9790-95 +0.89 Sterling* 1.5302-10 +0.41 Swiss franc 1.4925-31 -0.67 Canadian dollar 1.5697-03 -0.17 Australian dollar* 0.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Businessman stands trial for graft in Bulog case

Businessman stands trial for graft in Bulog caseMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The corruption trial of businessman Hokiarto began on Monday at the South Jakarta District Court for an alleged land scam that caused the state to suffer Rp 95.4 billion in losses.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/SonyEricsson unprofessional

SonyEricsson unprofessional I have been a long term user of Ericsson mobile phones. I have previously bought four of them and also use an Ericsson satellite phone. I travel extensively and need a reliable phone.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Desi's medal hopes in Asian Games look promising

Desi's medal hopes in Asian Games look promisingMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pole vaulter Ni Putu Desi Margasari's prospects of winning a medal in the Asian Games looked more promising after she won a bronze medal at the Asian Athletics Championship currently under way in Colombo, Sri ...

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Seven arrested in SMS scam

Seven arrested in SMS scam JAKARTA: The city police managed to crack down on two groups of criminals who fraudulently used the short message service (SMS) to steal money from cellular phone users by telling them that they had won prizes from the service providers.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, August 13, 2002

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, August 13, 2002Performances* Theater Menunggu Godot, Creamer Box, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 7:30 p.m., Aug. 12. * Sundanese Traditional Performances, Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Susilo in Aceh amid suspicion of govt plan

Susilo in Aceh amid suspicion of govt planNani Farida and Fabiola Desi Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Seeking support for the government's decision on Aceh, Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is on a low-key trip to the ...

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Dining at Sailendra

Dining at Sailendra On Aug. 5, 2002, three of my friends and I had lunch at Sailendra restaurant, at JW Mariott, Jakarta. When we entered the hotel and restaurant, we got the impression that the hotel and restaurant were of an international standard.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Two candidates selected for UI rector

Two candidates selected for UI rectorLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two people remain in the running for the rectorship of the University of Indonesia (UI) after its board of trustees dropped two candidates during a vote on Monday.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Spain's Moya stuns Hewitt in rain-affected final

Spain's Moya stuns Hewitt in rain-affected finalEleanor Preston, Reuters, Cincinnati, Ohio Carlos Moya managed to overcome a rain delay and Lleyton Hewitt on Sunday to clinch the Cincinnati Masters title with a 7-5 7-6 win in a classic baseline battle.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Talks fail to yield progressive measures to end Poso unrest

Talks fail to yield progressive measures to end Poso unrestLa Remy and Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Palu/Jakarta Muslim and Christian figures from Poso in Central Sulawesi ended a two-day meeting in a failure to produce effective measures to quell the renewed attacks in their ...

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Doubts cloud potency of economic recovery decree

Doubts cloud potency of economic recovery decreeDadan Wijaksana and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economists voiced their doubt that the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) decree on economic recovery could accelerate a recovery process because it did not provide more power to ...

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Timorese refugees told to vacate camps

Timorese refugees told to vacate campsYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Timorese refugees are to vacate camps across East Nusa Tenggara by Aug.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/KPU to start voter education for new form of elections

KPU to start voter education for new form of elections The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has deliberated on 13 articles of the 1945 Constitution as part of the fourth batch of amendments. One of the amended articles is Article 6A, in response to demands for direct presidential elections.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Soeharto trial may be delayed indefinitely

Soeharto trial may be delayed indefinitelyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An announcement by doctors that former president Soeharto is still unable to communicate properly will likely further delay his prosecution, which has already been postponed for two years.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/JP/4/OFFICE

JP/4/OFFICERegional officials' overseas travel restrictedYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post BandungPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri has issued an instruction that requires all regional officials, including governors and legislative council leaders, to seek her consent before going abroad.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Traditional food at international hotel

Traditional food at international hotel JAKARTA: In celebration of Independence Day, the Cafe Gran Via at the Gran Melia Hotel on Jl. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta, will feature a traditional Indonesian buffet on Aug. 17.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Time, the next hurdle for 2004 general election

Time, the next hurdle for 2004 general electionBerni K. Moestafa and Hari Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The big question mark hanging over the 2004 general election has shrunk considerably with the windup of the constitutional amendment, but time is running out for the country to ...

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Creativity is needed to ensure survival

Creativity is needed to ensure survivalJonminofri Nazir, Contributor, Jakarta Manufacturers and traders of particular products are involved in a real war in the market. The war comprises fierce battles in pricing policies, marketing strategy, customer service and creative tactics.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Government reviews rice imports

Government reviews rice importsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has scaled down estimates of its rice imports for this year as fears over possible severe drought caused by the El Nino weather phenomenon have waned.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/5-day open house at IPB

5-day open house at IPB BOGOR: The Bogor Institute of Agriculture will hold an "open house" at the campus from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4 in observance of its 39th anniversary.During the event, people will be exposed to a range of the institute's facilities.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Beckham must focus on nurturing club

Beckham must focus on nurturing clubStephen Wood, Reuters, London David Beckham, his name already ingrained in English society, seems to have become something of a father figure for the nation in recent months.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Statues reflect leaders' indifference

Statues reflect leaders' indifferenceKuss Indarto, Contributor, Yogyakarta The slim figure is looming. There is a space almost becoming the main feature in the front part of the figure, akin to a wide- open mouth.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/JP/13/L02

JP/13/L02 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates August 12Bank notes rates TT ratesSelling Buying Selling BuyingRp Rp Rp RpAustralian dollar 1 5,063.25 4,521.54 4,818.69 4,765.88Brunei dollar 1 5,337.11 4,767.84 5,079.32 5,025.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Newcastle boss still relishing task

Newcastle boss still relishing taskRob Stewart, Reuters, Newcastle, England Newcastle United manager Bobby Robson's inclusion in the Queen's Birthday Honors list this year confirmed what many club fans knew already -- he is their very own knight in shining armor.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Semen Padang defaults on US$57m in debts

Semen Padang defaults on US$57m in debtsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Semen Padang, the rebellious subsidiary of state-owned PT Semen Gresik, is on the verge of bankruptcy as it is defaulting on about Rp 515 billion (US$57.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Golkar picks Army general as secretary

Golkar picks Army general as secretary JAKARTA: Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung installed Lt. Gen. (ret.) Budi Harsono as the party's new secretary general on Monday, replacing the late Maj. Gen. (ret.) Tuswandi who passed away on June 12.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Seven refugees workers die in Nunukan camps

Seven refugees workers die in Nunukan campsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least seven Indonesian refugee workers, including three children, have died and another 200 are still suffering from various diseases in squalid temporary camps around Nunukan, East Kalimantan.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/City to move 415 graves

City to move 415 gravesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is said that a grave functions as a shrine to the memory of a loved one.However, many people do not seem to care about the graves of their family members.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Another killed in Ambon violence

Another killed in Ambon violence AMBON, Maluku: At least one person was found dead on Monday in the strife-torn city of Ambon, Maluku, after several land mine explosions there injured six others, including three soldiers.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Business strategy: Optimizing mind warfare

Business strategy: Optimizing mind warfareRoy Goni, Lecturer at School of Economy, Unika Atma Jaya University Nobody likes uncertainty. That's why so many of us frequently consult with and rely on psychics as well as expert consultants to predict the future.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/ [b]Latest %Change

Latest %ChangeNew York DJ Indus 8745.45 +0.38 Aug 9 Nasdaq 1306.12 -0.79 Aug 9 S&P 500 908.64 +0.35 Aug 9 Toronto TSE 300 6645.92 +0.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Another killed in Ambon violence

Another killed in Ambon violence AMBON, Maluku: At least one person was found dead on Monday in the strife-torn city of Ambon, Maluku, after several land mine explosions there injured six others, including three soldiers.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Doctors need law to turn off life support

Doctors need law to turn off life supportMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of doctors are urging the government to resize Health Law No. 22/1999 to provide doctors with legal protection when declaring a patient clinically brain dead.Dr.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Economists criticize new move to boost spending on education

Economists criticize new move to boost spending on educationA'an Suryana and M. Nunung Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economists say that an article in the newly amended Constitution stipulating that the central and regional governments allocate 20 percent of their budgets for education ...

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Mega curbs trips for regional officials

Mega curbs trips for regional officialsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung President Megawati Soekarnoputri has issued an instruction that requires all regional officials, including governors and legislative council leaders, to seek her consent before going abroad.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/A graceful exit

A graceful exit The Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police will formally bow out of legislative politics beginning in 2004. This crucial commitment was made on very discreet terms during the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), which ended on Sunday.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Rubin finds the edge to defeat Davenport

Rubin finds the edge to defeat DavenportReuters, Manhattan Beach, California Chanda Rubin was forced to come behind to beat defending champion Lindsay Davenport 5-7 7-6 6-3 in a close final at the Los Angeles Open on Sunday.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Prosports managing body inaugurated

Prosports managing body inauguratedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fajar swore in the new board members of the revived Indonesian Professional Sports Supervisory and Control Agency (BP2OPI) here on Monday.

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Gapkindo says ITRCo still lacks detail

Gapkindo says ITRCo still lacks detailThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The new rubber consortium set up by the world's three largest rubber producing countries - Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia - to help shore up sagging prices of the commodity and to improve the standard of living of rubber farmers is ...

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Tue, 13 Aug 2002

JP/Sutiyoso clears major hurdle for second term

Sutiyoso clears major hurdle for second termBambang Nurbianto and Novan Iman Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council accepted on Monday the accountability speech of Governor Sutiyoso through a vote at the Council's plenary session although thousands of demonstrators demanded the ...

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