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Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Councillors 'uninterested' in City Hall budget meeting

Councillors 'uninterested' in City Hall budget meetingAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being forced out of Puncak and back to City Hall, councillors seem to have lost their enthusiasm for meetings with city officials to discuss the 2003 draft budget.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/RI evacuates nonessential embassy staff from Iraq

RI evacuates nonessential embassy staff from IraqFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government has begun evacuating its non-essential embassy staff and their families from Baghdad, in the face of a possible U.S. attack on Iraq.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Yahoo to raise stakes in RI advertising

Yahoo to raise stakes in RI advertisingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Yahoo is set to change the face of Internet advertising in Indonesia through a deal that will bring local companies into the international fold.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/My birthday wish for the nation if I were President Megawati

My birthday wish for the nation if I were President MegawatiKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Local forwarders want new government regulation

Local forwarders want new government regulationSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian forwarding companies are urging the government to issue a new regulation aimed at improving forwarding services in the country.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Rich provinces told to help poor ones

Rich provinces told to help poor onesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To ensure equal development in the country following the implementation of regional autonomy, President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on resource-rich provinces to help the rest.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/World's natural rubber price may increase to US$1.20

World's natural rubber price may increase to US$1.20Sari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The price of natural rubber on the global market could increase to US$1.20 per kilogram by the middle of this year from $0.90 at present, as world demand grows and supply declines.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/JP/14/Yahoo

JP/14/YahooYahoo to raise stakes in RI advertisingThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Yahoo is set to change the face of Internet advertising in Indonesia through a deal that will bring local companies into the international fold.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Government to sign new decree on money laundering

Government to sign new decree on money launderingA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono is expected to sign an anti-money laundering decree on Jan. 31 requiring non-bank financial institutions to apply certain measures to help fight money laundering practices.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Pertamina replies

Pertamina replies With regard to your Jan. 14 article on the hike of fuel prices written by Parulian Sihotang and Alex Russell from the Department of Accountancy and Business Finance at the University of Dundee in the UK, we feel it necessary to convey the following points:We feel that the ...

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Reform or go bust

Reform or go bust International donors have reaffirmed strong support for Indonesia at this extremely difficult time by pledging US$2.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Present coalition

Present coalition still going strong In the political scene, it is virtually impossible for the solid coalition of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-Perjuangan), the faction of the Functional Group (Golkar) behind Akbar Tandjung and the United Development Party (PPP) to lose ...

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Rainy season starts for real in Jakarta

Rainy season starts for real in JakartaEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Having endured hot days for the last two weeks due to clouds over the South China Sea blocking the air mass that was to have brought rain to Java, Jakartans have been experiencing rainy days since Tuesday.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/

Serviced offices find niche market in Asia Serviced offices, sometimes referred to as business centers, have become increasingly popular in Asian countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Government to sign new decree on money laundering

Government to sign new decree on money launderingA'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono is expected to sign an anti-money laundering decree on Jan. 31 requiring non-bank financial institutions to apply certain measures to help fight money laundering practices.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Bus drivers, commuters fall victim to rate dilemma

Bus drivers, commuters fall victim to rate dilemmaTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Abbas, a driver of a Mayasari Bakti air-conditioned bus on the route between Pulogadung and Kalideres bus terminals, along with his two conductors, were vigilant on Thursday making sure not ...

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/JP/14/Yahoo

JP/14/YahooYahoo to raise stakes in RI advertisingThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Yahoo is set to change the face of Internet advertising in Indonesia through a deal that will bring local companies into the international fold.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Bus drivers, commuters, victims of fuel price dilemma

Bus drivers, commuters, victims of fuel price dilemmaTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post JakartaAbbas, a driver of a Mayasari Bakti air-conditioned bus on the route between Pulogadung and Kalideres bus terminals, along with his two conductors, were vigilant on Thursday making sure not to ...

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Farewell, Hilda: pioneer of modern art dies

Farewell, Hilda: pioneer of modern art dies Carla Bianpoen Contributor Jakarta On Friday, January 17, at 9.20 p.m. Jakarta time, Hildawati Soemantri passed away at Darmais Hospital from cancer.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Women legislators lead charge against Akbar

Women legislators lead charge against AkbarKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of women legislators have taken the lead in the movement to force out House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung over his conviction in a Rp 40 billion corruption case.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Quiz on Melodies

Quiz on Melodies I am a fan of Metro TV as its programs are excellent, be it news, commentaries or entertainment.One of the programs I enjoy watching is Berpacu Dalam Melody (Quiz on Melodies), which is aired on Sunday evenings.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Retired officers told to prioritize national interests

Retired officers told to prioritize national interestsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto told retired military officers on Wednesday to prioritize national interests over personal or group interests.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Two Bali bombing suspects mislead police

Two Bali bombing suspects mislead policeWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Two key suspects in the Bali bombing gave investigators "false statements", police said on Wednesday after finding new evidence contradicting the suspects' statements.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Police to disperse demonstrators

Police to disperse demonstrators JAKARTA: City police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara said on Wednesday that the police would forcibly disperse any protesters who fail to give three-days advance notice to the police of their intention to demonstrate.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Religious leaders condemn attempts to legalize abortion

Religious leaders condemn attempts to legalize abortionM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of religious leaders publicly condemned abortion on Wednesday, saying it was against the teaching of all religions and against human values.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/JP/14/Yahoo

JP/14/YahooYahoo to raise stakes in RI advertisingThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Yahoo is set to change the face of Internet advertising in Indonesia through a deal that will bring local companies into the international fold.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/JSC to help stop rampant extortion in Aceh

JSC to help stop rampant extortion in AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Joint Security Committee (JSC), supervising a peace accord between rebels in Aceh and the government, said it would help stop the widespread extortion in the province.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/JP/8/spekaup

JP/8/spekaupThe city councillors had planned to hold their 2003 budget meeting in Ciloto Indah Permai Hotel in Puncak, West Java, on Tuesday. But due to objections from the public, the councillors agreed to cancel the meeting and moved to City Hall.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/`I don't have any faith in the councillors'

`I don't have any faith in the councillors' The city councillors had planned to hold their 2003 budget meeting in Ciloto Indah Permai Hotel in Puncak, West Java, on Tuesday. But due to objections from the public, the councillors agreed to cancel the meeting and moved to City Hall.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/VP to open ICMI congress

VP to open ICMI congress PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Vice President Hamzah Haz is scheduled to open on Friday a national meeting and a conference on sharia economy to be held by the Association of Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals (ICMI) here.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 23, 2003

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 23, 2003 Exhibitions* Painting, by Nyoman Wirata, at Museum Pendet Ubud, until Jan. 31 * Painting AIDA The Space in Between by Peter Dittmar, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361-979253), until Feb. 15.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Reluctance to use crossings seen as hitch in busway system

Reluctance to use crossings seen as hitch in busway systemDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The busway project will use both footbridges and zebra crossings to provide access to bus stops for passengers, but many doubt their effectiveness and fear it is doomed to failure as many people ...

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Rubber price may increase to US$1.20

Rubber price may increase to US$1.20Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The price of natural rubber on the global market could increase to US$1.20 per kilogram by the middle of this year from $0.90 at present, as world demand grows and supply declines.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/House hopes to prevent pilot strike

House hopes to prevent pilot strikeArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators will meet with Garuda Indonesia pilots on Thursday in an attempt to persuade them to drop their plan to take labor action and to find the best possible solution to their pay dispute with the company's ...

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Batam lacks prosecutors

Batam lacks prosecutors BATAM, Riau: The State Prosecutor's Office in Batam, Riau, said on Wednesday that a lack of prosecutors was impeding the law enforcement process on Batam island, Riau province.He said that his office could tackle only 30 percent of the cases submitted to it in 2002.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Joggers protest closure of Thamrin-Sudirman roads

Joggers protest closure of Thamrin-Sudirman roadsDamar Harsanto and Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaThose who used to jog and exercise along Jakarta's main arteries of Jl. Thamrin and Jl.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Thamrin-Sudirman closure canceled

Thamrin-Sudirman closure canceled JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso has reversed his decision to close Jl. M.H. Thamrin and Jl. Jend. Sudirman in Central Jakarta for Sunday jogging and other sports activities amid mounting public criticism over the controversial policy.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Quake jolts Aceh and Medan

Quake jolts Aceh and Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: A quake measuring 4.6 on the Richter Scale shook Aceh and a part of North Sumatra on Wednesday.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Present coalition still going strong

Present coalition still going strong In the political scene, it is virtually impossible for the solid coalition of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-Perjuangan), the faction of the Functional Group (Golkar) behind Akbar Tandjung and the United Development Party (PPP) to lose the ...

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/No more talk of sharia: Amien

No more talk of sharia: Amien JAKARTA: People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais said on Wednesday that the discussion about the implementation of sharia, or Islamic law, in the country was over.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 23, 2003

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 23, 2003 Exhibitions* Painting, by Nyoman Wirata, at Museum Pendet Ubud, until Jan. 31 * Painting AIDA The Space in Between by Peter Dittmar, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361-979253), until Feb. 15.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Mega told me to be quite: Gus Dur

Mega told me to be quite: Gus Dur SURABAYA: The chief patron of the National Awakening Party (PKB), Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, said on Wednesday that President Megawati Soekarnoputri had asked him to stop issuing statements.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/RI leaders warn U.S. not to attack Iraq

RI leaders warn U.S. not to attack Iraqor'U.S. must not fight Iraq as it will cause chaos in RI'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaNoted Muslim leaders, scholars and activists warned the United States on Saturday against attacking Iraq, saying that a war against Baghdad would only ...

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Ford provides grants for Indonesia

Ford provides grants for Indonesia JAKARTA: The Ford Motor Company has awarded total grants of US$45,000 to an Indonesian citizen and four institutions to finance their nature conservation, and cultural and historical artifact research projects.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Morotai island to be developed as fishing port

Morotai island to be developed as fishing portThe Jakarta Post, Ternate, North Maluku The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries is exploring the possibility of developing Morotai island, North Maluku province, into the largest fishing port in eastern Indonesia, North Maluku Governor Thaib ...

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Els hopes to bag 4th title in S'pore

Els hopes to bag 4th title in S'poreNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Despite his triumphs at two season-opening back-to-back tournaments, Ernie Els of South Africa said it would not be easy for him to reap another victory at the US$900,000 Caltex Singapore Masters at the Laguna ...

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Coalition seeks to challenge Mega, Hamzah

Coalition seeks to challenge Mega, HamzahTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite facing a serious charge of instigating nationwide antigovernment protests, politician Eros Djarot declared the establishment of the National Coalition on Wednesday with the aim of challenging the current ...

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/CGI, government `failing' to fight illegal logging

CGI, government `failing' to fight illegal loggingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and its donors grouped in the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) have not been doing enough to curb illegal logging as the practice continues unabated, according to forestry activists.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/West Java gears for first election under autonomy

West Java gears for first election under autonomyYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung West Java is preparing for its first gubernatorial election in the regional autonomy era, with candidates from civilian and military backgrounds vying for the province's top job.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Councillors stand to get Rp 90m a month

Councillors stand to get Rp 90m a monthThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta If the 2003 draft budget is approved by the Jakarta City Council, the 85 councillors will each receive a monthly income of about Rp 90 million (US$10,000).

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Herd of elephants run amok in Riau

Herd of elephants run amok in RiauHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau An environmental conflict reached crisis level in Riau as hundreds of villagers in Rambah Hilir district took refuge after a herd of wild elephants ran amok at the loss of their habitat.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/JP/14/Yahoo

JP/14/YahooYahoo to raise stakes in RI advertisingThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Yahoo is set to change the face of Internet advertising in Indonesia through a deal that will bring local companies into the international fold.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Acehnese protest foreign aid

Acehnese protest foreign aid Nani Farida The Jakarta Post Banda AcehA coalition of non-governmental organizations demanded on Wednesday that the government reject foreign aid offered for reconstruction programs in the war-torn province, fearing its misuse by corrupt officials and an increase in ...

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/JP/14/Yahoo

JP/14/YahooYahoo to raise stakes in RI advertisingThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Yahoo is set to change the face of Internet advertising in Indonesia through a deal that will bring local companies into the international fold.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/CGI pledges loans, urges govt to rev up reform

CGI pledges loans, urges govt to rev up reformDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali The Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) promised to provide the country with a higher than requested loan facility, but urged the government to be serious in implementing reform programs to attract ...

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Judges do not deserve privileges, experts say

Judges do not deserve privileges, experts sayMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of judges' inherent rights for dealing with court cases are prone to abuse and therefore should be scrapped, legal experts have said.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Customs to expedite import clearance procedures

Customs to expedite import clearance proceduresRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Directorate General of Customs and Excise has promised to cut bureaucracy and expedite import clearance procedures in a bid to help improve the competitiveness of the country's firms and attract ...

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Non-Chinese vendors capitalize on `Imlek'

Non-Chinese vendors capitalize on `Imlek'Evi Maryani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dedi, a Sundanese from Tasikmalaya, West Java, has been a vendor in Glodok, Jakarta's Chinatown, for the past three years.On regular days, he sells only toys.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Acehnese ask govt to reject aid

Acehnese ask govt to reject aidNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh A coalition of non-governmental organizations demanded on Wednesday that the government reject foreign aid offered for reconstruction programs in the war-torn province, fearing its misuse by corrupt officials and an increase ...

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Something for everyone, or almost everyone

Something for everyone, or almost everyoneEndy M. Bayuni, Deputy Chief Editor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There was something for almost everyone in the government's decision to roll back the increase in the prices of basic utilities this week following massive street protests nationwide.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/TV Program: Thursday, January 23, 2003

TV Program: Thursday, January 23, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m.News5:03 Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Sports Feature8:00 DRTV Indonesia8:30 Environment 9:00 Music10:00 Documentary10:30 Entertainment11:30 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 ...

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/RI to launch microcar

RI to launch microcar BANDUNG, West Java: State-owned aircraft manufacturer P.T. Dirgantara Indonesia announced on Wednesday that it would launch a microcar, to be known as the Gang Car, this year.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/Oscar `speaks' through photos

Oscar `speaks' through photosZora Rahman, Contributor, Jakarta Truth be told, it all happened for Oscar Motuloh by accident.Oscar Motuloh never had plans to become a photographer.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/ASEAN agrees to boost cooperation on terrorism

ASEAN agrees to boost cooperation on terrorismThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police chiefs from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) pledged on Wednesday to boost cooperation in combating terrorism including sharing resources after an attack and setting up task forces.

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/People's reluctancy to use crossings looms in busway system

People's reluctancy to use crossings looms in busway systemDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Busway project will use both pedestrian overpasses and zebra crossings to provide access to bus stops for passengers, but many doubt their effectiveness and fear it is doomed to failure as many ...

Thu, 23 Jan 2003

JP/[b]checked

checked CEO Suite GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS: Serviced offices generally offer tenants shared access to amenities such as a reception, meeting rooms and utility rooms for printing, copying and faxing. The picture shows a meeting room provided by serviced office operator CEO Suite.