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71 articles.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/TNI retains political clout despite exit from MPR"

TNI retains political clout despite exit from MPR"The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Indonesian Military (TNI)'s surrender of its seats in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has been applauded by many, but one analyst says the retreat is symbolic, noting that much of the TNI's political clout ...

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Notebook processors getting faster and faster

Notebook processors getting faster and fasterZatni Arbi Columnist Jakarta zatni@cbn.net.id Do you still remember the Acer TravelMate 630, which I reviewed briefly in this column back in May? Last week, Acer Indonesia launched its latest generation notebook, the TravelMate 636LC.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Nationalism no longer a draw for the young generation

Nationalism no longer a draw for the young generationTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Young people nowadays see far beyond the symbols that usually identify this nation.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Tax judges hesitant to make hearings public

Tax judges hesitant to make hearings publicRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the new Tax Tribunal Law ruled that hearings on tax dispute cases at the tribunal must be open to the public, judges who, for years were accustomed to settling tax disputes behind closed doors, are ...

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/'I wish all could gain their freedom and justice'

'I wish all could gain their freedom and justice' Despite their objection to the cost of independence day celebrations by many across the city, some lower-income people shared the wishes that people should know the true meaning of Independence Day on Aug. 17.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Early elections in Israel likely

Early elections in Israel likelyAndrei Pravov, RIA Novosti, Moscow The shadow of early elections is again looming over Israel.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Ex-inmates from Papua demand freedom

Ex-inmates from Papua demand freedomR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Hundreds of former Papuan political prisoners and their relatives demanded independence from Indonesia during a peaceful protest in the provincial legislative council compound on Thursday.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/No losers in the Assembly Annual Session: Amien

No losers in the Assembly Annual Session: Amien Contrary to people's expectations, the 2002 People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Annual Session which took place from Aug. 1 to Aug. 11, ran smoothly with significant results achieved on 13 contentious Articles of the 1945 Constitution.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/PLN to build geothermal power plants in North Sulawesi

PLN to build geothermal power plants in North SulawesiYongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado State-owned electricity company PT PLN is developing power plants using geothermal energy in North Sulawesi to replace the hydropower ones which are expected to cease functioning within ten years due to ...

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Accountability key to restore military ties: U.S.

Accountability key to restore military ties: U.S.Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The top U.S. military officer in the Pacific has praised Indonesia's ongoing democratization process, but warned that improved defense ties would depend on the Indonesian Military's internal reforms.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Indonesian youths have little sense of nationhood

Indonesian youths have little sense of nationhoodFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ask young Indonesians today what makes them Indonesians, and the answer may likely surprise, or disappoint you.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/When should you buy computer hardware?

When should you buy computer hardware?Vishnu K. Mahmud Contributor JakartaEveryone knows that when you buy new and innovative computer equipment, price is bound to be at a premium. So the prudent thing to do is to wait until the prices go down.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/JP/20/ENTHUS

JP/20/ENTHUS Controversy over Enthus Susmono's puppet-mastery standard guidelineBlontank Poer The Jakarta Post Semarang A standard guideline, or pakem, is like a scary ghost for traditional artists.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Two BLBI corruptors get less than a year, one acquitted

Two BLBI corruptors get less than a year, one acquittedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In another blow to the legal battle against violators of the Bank Indonesia Liquidity Fund (BLBI), the West Jakarta District Court sentenced on Thursday two former directors of the ...

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Looking back at the Second Indonesian Youth Congress

Looking back at the Second Indonesian Youth CongressRaymond Toruan, Chief Editor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was on a Sunday afternoon, Oct. 28, 1928, almost 74 years ago. Indonesische Clubgebouw (the Indonesian Clubhouse) at Jl.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/World's highest peaks await Clara

World's highest peaks await ClaraSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Clara Sumarwati, 35, never dreamed of becoming a mountain climber as a child. She would be scared to climb a short tree at her home.But mountaineering became her greatest passion as she grew up.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Women, use your own names

Women, use your own namesA name is a prayer. A name denotes a person's gender. Someone is called Tuti because she is a female. Another person is called Martin because he is a male.In our community, there is a tendency for married women to use their husbands' names.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Volunteers help family planning

Volunteers help family planning SEMARANG: Foreign and local volunteers are conducting a community service mission in Semarang to help promote the family planning program in the Central Java capital.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Minister slammed for excavation

Minister slammed for excavationTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Archeological Heritage Protection Office in Banten, West Java, condemned Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agiel Munawar on Thursday for allegedly digging up the Batutulis archeological site in the South Bogor district ...

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Media criticized for bowing to threats, pressures

Media criticized for bowing to threats, pressuresBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the national media were roundly criticized on Wednesday for so easily succumbing to threats or pressure at the expense of press freedom.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Indonesia's progress in last four years

Indonesia's progress in last four yearsThe Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The constitutional changes approved last week by the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) are remarkable for a country that has known rule by fiat for two generations.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Govt urged to follow up Fujian contract

Govt urged to follow up Fujian contractThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A legislator urged the government on Thursday to quickly follow up on China's offer for Indonesia to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the Chinese province of Fujian.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Marriages and mortgages

Marriages and mortgages Referring to Andrew Charles' letter published in The Jakarta Post on July 26, titled Racist Indonesian fees, I'd like to give some suggestions.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/The beginning of nationalism

The beginning of nationalismHartoyo Pratiknyo, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As Indonesia marks the 57th year of its existence as a nation tomorrow with poverty, crises and turmoil still plaguing parts of this vast archipelago, it is a good time for Indonesians to seriously take stock ...

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Accor to run charity program

Accor to run charity program JAKARTA: The Accor network of hotels will introduce a charity program on Sept. 1 aimed at promoting sustainable development.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Nearly 1,500 foreigners detained

Nearly 1,500 foreigners detained JAKARTA: The government detained 1,483 foreign citizens, mostly from China, between January and June for various immigration offenses.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Tommy joint dad's golfing buddy in Nusakambangan jail

Tommy joint dad's golfing buddy in Nusakambangan jailAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap/Jakarta At 40, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the beloved son of former long-time ruler Soeharto, began on Thursday his new life as a prisoner, according to authorities.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Economy only grows by 0.52% amid weak exports, investment

Economy only grows by 0.52% amid weak exports, investmentDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The economy, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), grew by only 0.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/[b]Latest %Change

Latest %ChangeNew York DJ Indus 8743.31 +3.08 Aug 14 Nasdaq 1334.30 +5.12 Aug 14 S&P 500 919.62 +4.00 Aug 14 Toronto TSE 300 6550.07 +0.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Ja'far on trial for fiery speech

Ja'far on trial for fiery speech JAKARTA: After a two-week delay, the East Jakarta District Court began on Thursday the trial of Laskar Jihad leader Ja'far Umar Thalib, who is charged with sowing hatred against the government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Sutiyoso now certain to contest election on Sept. 11

Sutiyoso now certain to contest election on Sept. 11Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Incumbent Governor Sutiyoso will definitely take part in the gubernatorial election on Sept. 11 as two major factions on the City Council confirmed on Thursday that he would be their only candidate.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

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Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Haze delays flights in Pontianak

Haze delays flights in PontianakThe Jakarta Post, Pontianak/Jakarta Thick haze from forest fires has blanketed many parts of Kalimantan and Sumatra, reducing visibility and badly affecting local residents and those in neighboring Malaysia.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/RI gets chance to show its stuff against world's best in Chess Olympiad

RI gets chance to show its stuff against world's best in Chess OlympiadMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia expects a tough challenge in its first ever participation at the World Youth Under-16 Chess Olympiad in Kuala Lumpur, which will commence next week.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/TV Program: Monday, August 19, 2002

TV Program: Monday, August 19, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:30 Music9:00 Film10:00 Documentary11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Preventing next Asian crisis: The China factor

Preventing next Asian crisis: The China factorMatthew Williams, Asia Studies Department, Council on Foreign Relations, New York When foreign ministers from 22 countries convened in Brunei from July 26 to Aug.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Independence festivities offer joy, lots of fun

Independence festivities offer joy, lots of funThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta This weekend, as Independence Day is celebrated on Saturday, various events have been organized throughout the city in celebration of the day with shopping malls, hotels and entertainment parks offering special programs to ...

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Global capitalism hit by chain reaction of crises

Global capitalism hit by chain reaction of crisesWalden Bello, Executive Director, Focus on the Global South, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok The first meeting of Asian Social Movements took place against a background of what is shaping up as the worst crisis of global capitalism since the ...

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/City cops burn 'grass' at Serpong

City cops burn 'grass' at Serpong TANGERANG: Officers from the city police headquarters incinerated drugs, confiscated as evidence in 1,276 drug offenses between 1997 and 2002, at the Science and Technology Development Center (Puspitek), Serpong, on Thursday.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Korean TV series continues success of Asian dramas

Korean TV series continues success of Asian dramasLinda Boentaram, Contributor, Jakarta On local television, 2002 really is the year of Asian dramas.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/JP/6/SAYIDIM

JP/6/SAYIDIMIndonesia needs to adjust attitude toward U.S. OR Indonesia cannot afford to antagonize the U.S.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Revisiting the 1962 New York Agreement on Papua

Revisiting the 1962 New York Agreement on Papua--------------------- Dupito Simamora Alumnus, Monash University New York --------------------- Recently, there has been greater attention given to Papua by various parties, which has led to charges that the right of the Papuans to ...

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/170,000 illegal Indonesian workers still in Malaysia

170,000 illegal Indonesian workers still in MalaysiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 170,000 illegal Indonesian workers were still working in Malaysia while 310,000 others had returned home, Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla said here on Thursday.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/A tough choice for TNI?

A tough choice for TNI?Imanuddin, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) closed its Annual Session on Aug. 11 with an "outstanding and historic" recommendation that the military and the police give up their nonelected seats in the legislature in 2004.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Analysts point at pitfalls in Constitution

Analysts point at pitfalls in ConstitutionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although hailed as a milestone by the reform movement, the amended 1945 Constitution contained flaws that could lead to complexity at elections, an overly powerful legal body and a weak bicameral system, political analyst said on ...

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/TV Today: Friday, August 16, 2002

TV Today: Friday, August 16, 2002TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News7:30 Sports8:00 Environment9:00 Children's Program10:30 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Teater Mandiri's 'Luka' to open Laokoon Festival

Teater Mandiri's 'Luka' to open Laokoon FestivalTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Putu Wijaya's Teater Mandiri will open the Laokoon Summer Festival in Hamburg, Germany from Aug. 22 to Aug. 24, with a production called Luka (scar).

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Jaded customer

Jaded customer It always seemed reassuring to see a large sign at the exit of Carrefour on Jl. Jend. A Yani, Cempaka Putih, asking motorists to have their vehicle registration papers ready to show the parking attendant when leaving the compound.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Santika, a hotel with a clean image

Santika, a hotel with a clean imageDewi Anggraeni Contributor SemarangRegardless of how secure your marital relationship is, whenever your spouse is away, the thought of them staying at a hotel often stirs a degree of concern.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Acehnese demand freedom as govt sets deadline

Acehnese demand freedom as govt sets deadlineThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than 700 Achenese demanded independence from Indonesia during a demonstration in the provincial capital of Banda Aceh on Thursday, just two days before the anniversary of Indonesia's independence.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/U.S Dollar Rates August 15

U.S Dollar Rates August 15 Latest %Chg Yen 117.06-14 -0.17 Euro* 0.9777-83 -0.22 Sterling* 1.5325-30 -0.36 Swiss franc 1.4960-66 +0.34 Canadian dollar 1.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/No paper

No paper In observance of the Indonesian Independence Day, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Saturday. The Post will appear again on Sunday.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Declining coffee market hits Lampung farmers hard

Declining coffee market hits Lampung farmers hardOyos Saroso The Jakarta Post Tanggamus, Lampung Although people still enjoy drinking coffee at US$1.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Reflections on independence

Reflections on independence Tomorrow on Saturday, Aug. 17, Indonesians will commemorate the fact that 57 years ago two prominent leaders of the Indonesian independence movement unilaterally proclaimed the country's independence.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/America is making enemies of even its friends

America is making enemies of even its friendsJonathan Power Columnist London Europeans are beginning to experience the same sensations of impotence that Muslims long have. Whatever they think or say, it is tossed in the wastepaper basket by their American friends.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Exxon top executives meet Megawati

Exxon top executives meet MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta ExxonMobil Oil top executives met with President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Thursday to discuss the company's oil project in Cepu, Central Java, and security matters in Aceh, where its massive gas ...

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Japan turns hawkish under Prime Minister Koizumi

Japan turns hawkish under Prime Minister KoizumiXu Derong and Xiang Dongmei, Harbin Normal University, China Daily, Asia News Network, Beijing Since taking office, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has issued a series of hardline foreign policies that have fully exposed his hawkish ways.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/500 infants die every month in W. Kalimantan

500 infants die every month in W. KalimantanMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Poor service at public health centers in West Kalimantan has been blamed for the province's high mortality rate among babies and their mothers.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Areca nut poles put up for annual games

Areca nut poles put up for annual games JP/8/PINANG Leo Wahyudi S The Jakarta Post Jakarta One of the many popular traditional games that people take part in to mark the commemoration of Independence Day is the areca nut tree climbing contest or panjat pinang.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Researcher apologizes over virginity survey

Researcher apologizes over virginity survey YOGYAKARTA: A young local researcher apologized on Thursday for his controversial survey on virginity, which has sparked widespread condemnation in Yogyakarta.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/TNI wants emergency status imposed in Poso

TNI wants emergency status imposed in PosoTiarma Siboro and Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Do not use the

Do not use the term 'local fruit'We believe the use of the term "local" for domestic fruit, as can often be read in newspapers, is wrong in terms of language and fact. Newspapers often refer to domestic fruit sold in Jakarta as "local fruit", to contrast them with imported fruit.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/In search of the true Indonesia

In search of the true IndonesiaFitri Wulandari and Lela E. Madjiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is mobs burning alive criminals, would-be criminals and even the innocent -- and taking great delight in doing so.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Police and army officers acquitted of rights abuses

Police and army officers acquitted of rights abusesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six military and police officers charged with crimes against humanity for their failure to prevent or stop the bloody violence in East Timor in 1999 were acquitted on Thursday, one day after former ...

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/MU falters as Bayern, Barca and Celtic stroll on

MU falters as Bayern, Barca and Celtic stroll onMike Collett, Reuters, London Unheralded Hungarian champion Zalaegerszeg scored in injury time to send Manchester United crashing to a shock 1-0 defeat in the opening leg of their Champions League qualifying round tie on Wednesday.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Wading Deeper Into Afghanistan,

Wading Deeper Into Afghanistan, the U.S. Could Step Into a Big HoleAmir Taheri Editor, 'Politique Internationale' Los Angeles Times There is a joke from Kabul: Hamid Karzai, the interim head of state, signs a document and hands it to a man sitting across from him.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Controversy over Enthus Susmono's puppet-mastery standard

Controversy over Enthus Susmono's puppet-mastery standard guideline Blontank Poer The Jakarta Post Semarang A standard guideline, or pakem, is like a scary ghost for traditional artists.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Jackson calls for organ donations

Jackson calls for organ donations WELLINGTON: Film director Peter Jackson called on fellow New Zealanders to donate their kidneys, livers and hearts to those in need.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Hewitt, Ancic advance to third round at ATP Open

Hewitt, Ancic advance to third round at ATP OpenAgencies, Indianapolis, Indiana World No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt, of Australia, earned revenge for a loss eight months ago, dismissing Spain's Alberto Martin 6-3, 7-5 to reach the third round of the US$800,000 ATP tournament here on Wednesday.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/Slogans not enough to unite a diverse nation

Slogans not enough to unite a diverse nationKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Like magnificent artists, Indonesia's founding fathers coined the magic phrase, "Unity in Diversity" to unite this diverse nation, home to an estimated 500 ethnic groups.

Fri, 16 Aug 2002

JP/JP/15/N00

JP/15/N00 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Aug. 15Bank notes rates TT ratesSelling Buying Selling BuyingRp Rp Rp RpAustralian dollar 1 5,052.42 4,508.74 4,806.41 4,754.52Brunei dollar 1 5,349.90 4,775.91 5,089.40 5,036.