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Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/RI, Malaysia to sign MoU on labor

RI, Malaysia to sign MoU on labor JAKARTA: Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Wednesday that Indonesia expected to agree to a Memorandum of Understanding on workers rights and obligations with Malaysia by the end of this month.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Broadcasting bill may revive 'TVRI' monopoly

Broadcasting bill may revive 'TVRI' monopolyKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Private television channels have continued to voice their opposition against the broadcasting bill, saying some new regulations in the bill could reinstate the monopoly exercised by state television TVRI in ...

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Sutiyoso reelected amid public outcry

Sutiyoso reelected amid public outcryBambang Nurbianto and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite outrage and opposition from tens of thousands of demonstrators from various organizations and student groups, incumbent Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso was reelected for the 2002- 2007 term ...

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Cipollini wins second serial stage

Cipollini wins second serial stageAssociated Press, Roquetas del Mar, Spain Italian Mario Cipollini won his second consecutive stage victory in the Tour of Spain cycling race Tuesday, while Spaniard Joseba Beloki retained the overall leadership.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Fostering a democratic Islam

Fostering a democratic IslamKaren Armstrong, Author, 'The Battle for God', The Washington Post A year ago, we watched the symbols of American military and economic might crumble under the impact of Muslim rage.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Dengue fever claims 11 lives

Dengue fever claims 11 lives JAMBI, Jambi: The Jambi Health Office head, Hamid Syam, cautioned the public on Wednesday over the outbreak of dengue fever in the province, which has now claimed 11 lives.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Govt to discontinue rice subsidy for 565,000 families

Govt to discontinue rice subsidy for 565,000 familiesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over 550,000 poor families will no longer receive government assistance through "Rice for the Poor" program in 2003 due to a reduction in the subsidy and anticipated higher rice prices, the State ...

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Installation forms bridge between East and West

Installation forms bridge between East and WestRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar A huge structure built out of bamboo poles shaping like a zeppelin airship greets anyone passing the Gaya Fusions of Senses Gallery in Payangan area in Ubud, some 20 kilometers north of Denpasar.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Anti-Akbar campaign hots up in House

Anti-Akbar campaign hots up in HouseKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta Legislators continued on Wednesday with their attempt to force convicted House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung to relinquish his post as Akbar's Golkar Party renewed its threat to call for a reshuffle in the ...

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Flour price set to increase: Aptindo

Flour price set to increase: AptindoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local flour producers will gradually raise flour prices starting this month following the recent increase in the price of wheat on the international market, according to the flour producers association (Aptindo).

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/RI analysts dismiss al-Qaeda threat

RI analysts dismiss al-Qaeda threatBerni K. Moestafa and Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local analysts expressed doubt on Wednesday that al-Qaeda had any organized cells here, but warned that the country was ripe for radicalism, while at least one Muslim scholar said he had evidence of ...

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/TV Program: Thursday, September 12, 2002

TV Program: Thursday, September 12, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Health Program9:00 Film11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Thoby reinstalled as Trisakti rector

Thoby reinstalled as Trisakti rector JAKARTA: Trisakti University was struck by an internal conflict between the Trisakti university senate and the Trisakti foundation over the tenure extension of its incumbent rector Thoby Mutis.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Kartini Emergency School gets aid

Kartini Emergency School gets aid JAKARTA: Informal schools for the children of the poor, known as the Kartini Emergency School organization, received on Tuesday more than Rp 250 million raised by the Blue League Charity Tournament.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Forest auditors accused of links to timber convict

Forest auditors accused of links to timber convictRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three assessment companies appointed by the Ministry of Forestry to help filter out bad forest concession holders are being suspected of having links to certain concession holders including timber tycoon ...

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Bankers oppose higher CAR requirement

Bankers oppose higher CAR requirementThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bankers urged Bank Indonesia not to apply the minimum 12 percent capital adequacy ratio (CAR) requirement yet as it would impede banks from resuming their lending activities.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Mutual respect in a multiethnic society

Mutual respect in a multiethnic societySin Chew Daily, Asia News Network, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is a multi-racial and multi-religious nation and to strike a balance between various ethnic groups and religions in this country is the common aspiration.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/VP lends moral support to RI Asiad team

VP lends moral support to RI Asiad teamMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice president Hamzah Haz has urged the Indonesian sporting delegation to the Asian Games to do its utmost for the sake of the nation and the country, according to a contingent's official.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/IPB warns of water hyacinth menace

IPB warns of water hyacinth menaceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In addition to garbage and toxic waste, ponds and rivers in the city face another possible threat: water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes), which is known locally as eceng gondok.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Sutiyoso's reelection marred with delays, security threats

Sutiyoso's reelection marred with delays, security threatsNovan Iman Santosa and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has been elected to another five year term with a commanding lead of 47 out of 84 votes on Wednesday although the City Council's special plenary meeting ...

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Minister drafts cyber bills

Minister drafts cyber bills JAKARTA: State Minister of Communications and Information Syamsul Mu'arif revealed on Wednesday that his office was drafting a set of "cyberlaws" in anticipation of the upsurge in crimes via the Internet.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/The de facto governor

The de facto governor Given the poor record of the Jakarta administration over the last five years, we can almost certainly expect more of the same now that the incumbent, Sutiyoso, has been reelected by the city's legislative council as governor for the next five years.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/RI explores purchase of Croatian weaponry

RI explores purchase of Croatian weaponryAgencies, Zagreb Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri has said that Indonesia is exploring the possible purchase of arms from Croatia and Bosnia Herzegovina.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/New bank loans in August up 25 percent: BI

New bank loans in August up 25 percent: BIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said on Wednesday that new bank loans increased by 25 percent, to Rp 9.5 trillion (US$1.07 billion) in August from Rp 7.6 trillion in July.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Telkom accused of discrimination

Telkom accused of discriminationMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) criticized state telecommunication company PT Telkom on Wednesday for discriminating between its customers.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/A lesson from Akbar

A lesson from AkbarSoeryo Winoto, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung, who is also the chairman of the Golkar Party, to three years in jail -- a year less than what prosecutors demanded -- for ...

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Activists welcome bill against discrimination

Activists welcome bill against discriminationBerni K. Moestafa and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Activists have welcomed the submission of the anti-race and ethnic discrimination bill to the House of Representatives saying that it will ensure equal rights of all citizens.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Emergency housing could help disaster victims

Emergency housing could help disaster victimsFransiska Prihadi, Contributor, Jakarta, francika@cbn.net.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/U.S. Ambassador clarifies call to investors

U.S. Ambassador clarifies call to investorsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S. Ambassador Ralph L. Boyce on Wednesday clarified his statement which suggested American investors "should wait" before coming to Indonesia, saying he did not mean that.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Ronaldo got big-headed: Moratti

Ronaldo got big-headed: MorattiAgence France-Presse, Rome Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti slammed on Tuesday the selfish attitude of Brazilian star Ronaldo in the run-up to his transfer from the Italian outfit to Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/U.S. Ambassador satisfied with RI security

U.S. Ambassador satisfied with RI securityThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an apparent damage containment exercise, U.S. Ambassador Ralph L.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Revolution or

Revolution or realization The cry of revolution came from Zainal Caryanto in The Jakarta Post, a feeling that no doubt many Indonesians share.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Arsenal extends unbeaten English league run

Arsenal extends unbeaten English league runAgencies, London English Premiership champion Arsenal extended its unbeaten league run to 26 games with a 2-1 victory over Manchester City here at Highbury on Tuesday.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Rain fails to dissipate haze in Palangkaraya

Rain fails to dissipate haze in PalangkarayaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite heavy downpours of rain over the last few days, thick haze from out-of-control forest fires is still blanketing Palangkaraya town and many parts of Central Kalimantan, forcing airline companies to indefinitely suspend ...

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Deyana may or may not quit Asiad

Deyana may or may not quit AsiadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sandry Liong, a wushu martial arts hopeful, is most likely to abandon his dream of participating in the Asian Games, and the Indonesian contingent is facing another exit with female shuttler Deyana Lomban threatening to quit.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/'Governor Sutiyoso does not have people's support'

'Governor Sutiyoso does not have people's support' Despite the controversy over his poor performance and strong public protest, governor Sutiyoso finally won the gubernatorial election on Wednesday. Some people shared their ideas on Sutiyoso's reelection with The Jakarta Post.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/'Kepri province still long way off'

'Kepri province still long way off'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister for Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said Wednesday that the establishment of Riau Islands province, known as Kepri, was still a long way off as the plan had to be approved by the governor of Riau province and its councillors.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/AIDS, Condoms and hookers

AIDS, Condoms and hookers In response to the letter of Wawat Rusmanawati published in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 5, and the letter from Azizah Soebagijo (MTP Secretary) on Sept. 9, please allow us to clarify.1.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Global Stock Index Sept.11

Global Stock Index Sept.11 Latest %ChangeNew York DJ Indus 8602.61 +0.98 Sep 10 Nasdaq 1320.09 +1.19 Sep 10 S&P 500 909.58 +0.73 Sep 10 Toronto TSE 300 6544.22 +0.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Ramifications of the gubernatorial election

Ramifications of the gubernatorial electionJP/Arief Suhardiman The gubernatorial election at the City Council building on Jl. Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday was marred with some incidents before incumbent Sutiyoso finally won the race.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Excessive sand mining threatens 'Sabo' damns

Excessive sand mining threatens 'Sabo' damnsSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Sand excavation activities on the rivers at the base of Mount Merapi in Central Java are now threatening Sabo (lava control) dams constructed along the rivers to control the flow of hot lava from the volcano, a ...

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Ad hoc tribunal for election offenders urged

Ad hoc tribunal for election offenders urgedTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The lack of legal action taken against election irregularities in the past has sparked demands for an ad hoc tribunal to try those violating the election law.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 12, 2002

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 12, 2002Exhibitions* Installation Art Skyplace Bamboo Airshipe Zeppelin, by Markus Heinsdorff's, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), until Oct. 20. * Painting Peace is Beautiful, Shini Art Gallery, in Ubud, until Sept. 15.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Rupiah Rates Sept.11

Rupiah Rates Sept.11Banknote rates TT ratesSelling Buying Selling BuyingRp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,151.67 4,599.07 4,901.60 4,848.92Brunei dollar 1 5,347.22 4,775.29 5,087.66 5,034.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Tropical plants and flora hot business in Bali

Tropical plants and flora hot business in BaliTri Vivi Suryani, Contributor, Denpasar Green leaves and colorful flowers are inseparable from the lives of most Balinese Hindus.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/U.S Dollar Rates Sept.11

U.S Dollar Rates Sept.11 Latest %Chg Yen 119.92-94 +0.02 Euro* 0.9747-52 -0.06 Sterling* 1.5559-61 +0.03 Swiss franc 1.4984-89 +0.15 Canadian dollar 1.5764-69 +0.29 Australian dollar* 0.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Anti-Akbar campaign hots up in House

Anti-Akbar campaign hots up in HouseKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators continued on Wednesday with their attempt to force convicted House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung to relinquish his post as Akbar's Golkar Party renewed its threat to call for a reshuffle in the ...

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Changing Arab world need support

Changing Arab world need supportThe Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo They also wonder why they are so reviled.The Sept.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Kites, theater make Sari Madjid tick

Kites, theater make Sari Madjid tickYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta The old adage "like father like son" does not apply to the Madjid family.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Housewife nearly loses life savings

Housewife nearly loses life savings A Bekasi housewife who believed a man could magically multiply her money, narrowly avoided losing her life savings when the magician hypnotized her in a bank and attempted to escape.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Spotlight

SpotlightCitibankCITIBANK & FEUI BANKING MANAGEMENT COURSE: Citibank Peka, Citibank Indonesia's community program, and the University of Indonesia's Department of Economics (FEUI) recently launched the Citibank University Banking Course, the first such partnership between the FEUI and a private ...

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/The good news and the major economic risks

The good news and the major economic risksMark Baird, World Bank, Country Director for Indonesia, Jakarta At the heart of the structural agenda is restoring the integrity and credibility of public institutions, especially in the civil service and justice sector.

Thu, 12 Sep 2002

JP/Happy birthday gift for 'Guga'

Happy birthday gift for 'Guga'Agencies, Rio de Janeiro Triple French Open winner Gustavo Kuerten ensured himself a happy 26th birthday with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Austrian Julien Knowle in the first round of the Brazil Open Tuesday.