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Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/ADB to grant $3.27b in fresh loans to Indonesia

ADB to grant $3.27b in fresh loans to IndonesiaDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a lending program to Indonesia of up to US$3.27 billion to be dispersed in over 30 loan projects over the next three years.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Residents set fire to rubber factory, 53 arrested

Residents set fire to rubber factory, 53 arrestedSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Pati, Central Java Local police officers have detained 53 latex tappers from Karangsari subdistrict in Pati after they were caught on Tuesday in a destructive rampage at the rubber processing company PT Rumpun Sari ...

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Balinese literature may help preserve identity

Balinese literature may help preserve identityMade Jagra, Contributor, Denpasar In the last 10 years, the Balinese have been toiling to preserve their identity, amid wide exposure to Western culture brought in by the influx of foreign visitors.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Govt sells 3.9% stake in Indocement for Rp 352b

Govt sells 3.9% stake in Indocement for Rp 352bRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has sold a 3.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Poor and sick, but not forgotten

Poor and sick, but not forgottenKrishna Ravi Srinivas, Visiting Scholar, School of Law Indiana University, Bloomington, U.S.A.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Telkom to invest $250m in CDMA next year

Telkom to invest $250m in CDMA next yearRendi A Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications firm PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia plans to invest at least US$250 million next year in a bid to boost network coverage and the customer base of its newly- launched fixed-wireless ...

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/PT Integrasi wins IT tender

PT Integrasi wins IT tender JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) announced on Wednesday that PT Integrasi Technology had been awarded a tender to provide information technology (IT) infrastructure for next year's elections.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/NU joins public policy network

NU joins public policy network JAKARTA: The country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), has joined the Indonesian Public Policy Network (JAJAKI), which aims to help find a new model of development in Indonesia following the reform movement in 1998.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Formula milk promotions under watchful eyes

Formula milk promotions under watchful eyesRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Reports on huge numbers of Indonesian children suffering from malnutrition is not too surprising since the majority of the populace are still languishing in poverty, but that infant formula milk producers have been labeled ...

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Misinterpretation of Islam causes violence: Mahathir

Misinterpretation of Islam causes violence: MahathirSri Wahyuni and A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Jakarta Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said that the misinterpretation of basic Islamic teachings has prompted some Muslims to commit violent acts.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Government told not to sideline culture

Government told not to sideline cultureTantri Yuliandini and Kasparman Piliang, The Jakarta Post, Bukittinggi, West Sumatra The fifth National Congress on Culture in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, ended on Wednesday with dozens of recommendations that the government should take into account when ...

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Coastal development needs locals

Coastal development needs locals JAKARTA: Coastal and maritime development in the coming 10 years must empower local communities to manage their natural resources in a sustainable manner, an expert said on Tuesday.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Inconsistency found in Constitution

Inconsistency found in Constitution JAKARTA: The Constitutional Commission held a meeting on Wednesday to hear the opinions of its members on the four constitutional amendments conducted by the People's Consultative Assembly between 1999 and 2003.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/'Shift in focus at APEC understandable'

'Shift in focus at APEC understandable'Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts cited as "understandable" the shift in focus at the newly concluded forum of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) from economic issues to security and terrorism concerns.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Manpower minister asked resign for failing to protect workers

Manpower minister asked resign for failing to protect workersKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives leadership demanded on Wednesday the resignation of Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea for his failure to protect the country's migrant workers.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/People urged to watch nomination

People urged to watch nomination JAKARTA: The Indonesian Women's Movement for Politics urged the public on Wednesday to mount pressure on political parties to allow women to make up 30 percent of their legislative candidates for the 2004 elections.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/'Migrant workers are like human punching bags'

'Migrant workers are like human punching bags' Many returning migrant workers have sad stories to tell of being mistreated at the hands of their employers.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/TV Program: Thursday, October 23, 2003

TV Program: Thursday, October 23, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi8:00 Travel9:00 Business Magazine11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Bosscha Observatory to hold two-day seminar

Bosscha Observatory to hold two-day seminarYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java Dozens of Indonesian astronomers are attending a two-day seminar at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) in the West Java capital of Bandung.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/New roads promote car sales, expert says

New roads promote car sales, expert saysDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The construction of new roads will encourage people to buy cars instead of using public transportation and will not solve the worsening traffic jams in the capital, said transportation observer Darmaningtyas of the ...

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Two explosions near jewelry shops

Two explosions near jewelry shops MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Two consecutive explosions occurred on Wednesday in front of three jewelry shops on Jl. Sombaopu in the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar. No fatalities were reported nor were the shops damaged.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Tips on how to cope with childhood stress

Tips on how to cope with childhood stress There is no denying that all parents want their children to have bright futures.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/City demolishes fishermen's last outpost

City demolishes fishermen's last outpostEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the bright sky on Wednesday afternoon, the day was gloomy for around 300 families of fishermen who packed their belongings and slowly left behind them their homes on the banks of the Muara Angke river.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/TNT supports anti-bribery campaign

TNT supports anti-bribery campaign JAKARTA: Delivery service company TNT Indonesia voiced support on Wednesday for the ongoing anti-bribery campaign spearheaded by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin).

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/APEC sets its course on economy

APEC sets its course on economyThe Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore As APEC summits go, the Bangkok session just concluded was pre-ordained to be one of the most charged in the decade-long history of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. And so it has proved.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Bush promises to deliver Hambali to Indonesia

Bush promises to deliver Hambali to IndonesiaFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali United States President George Walker Bush promised on Wednesday to hand over terrorist suspect Riduan Isamuddin, alias Hambali, to Indonesia but failed to give any time frame.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Evictions an abuse of human rights: Komnas HAM

Evictions an abuse of human rights: Komnas HAMBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A string of evictions in the capital during the past two months has been classified as systematic abuses of human rights by the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM).

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/NU joins public policy network

NU joins public policy network JAKARTA: The country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), has joined the Indonesian Public Policy Network (JAJAKI), which aims to help find a new model of development in Indonesia following the reform movement in 1998.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Chevrolet Blazer LT, the most luxurious SUV

Chevrolet Blazer LT, the most luxurious SUV To spoil the customers demand for various kinds of sports utility vehicle (SUV), PT General Motors Indonesia (GMI) launched a new variant of the Chevrolet Blazer LT last week.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/ JAKARTA: Delivery service company TNT Indonesia voiced support

JAKARTA: Delivery service company TNT Indonesia voiced support on Wednesday for the ongoing anti-bribery campaign spearheaded by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin).

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Maluku needs Rp 4.4 trillion

Maluku needs Rp 4.4 trillion JAKARTA: Maluku province needs a staggering Rp 4.4 trillion (US$550 million) to fund post-conflict rehabilitation programs in the formerly riot-torn province, a top official has said.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Airport company admits Terminal III is inhumane

Airport company admits Terminal III is inhumaneMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang For Darsiah, 58, meeting her own daughter was not easy.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/White Paper: Perfect remedy or quixotic ivory tower fantasy?

White Paper: Perfect remedy or quixotic ivory tower fantasy?Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economists cautiously praised on Wednesday the government's economic package laid out in its White Paper, saying the package was comprehensive but still lacked focus due to the sheer number of ...

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Rusli Zainal wins Riau governorship

Rusli Zainal wins Riau governorshipHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Rusli Zainal emerged Tuesday as the new governor of resource-rich Riau province after defeating three other candidates in an election.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Dana Mahmud surges ahead at 5th PP Cup

Dana Mahmud surges ahead at 5th PP CupThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seven birdies thrust Dana Mahmud into the second-round lead of the Rp 150 million (US$19,500) Fifth Pemuda Pancasila Cup golf championship at the Matoa Nasional golf club on Wednesday.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Boosting moderate Islam

Boosting moderate IslamAbdul Mu'ti, Chairman, National Board Muhammadiyah Youth, Jakarta In the last decade or so, Islam in Indonesia has shown contrasts in its development.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Regional dynamism

Regional dynamism It is not difficult to imagine that President Roh Moo-hyun must find his six-day Southeast Asian tour -- his second within a fortnight -- psychologically challenging.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Leaders blame U.S foreign policy

Leaders blame U.S foreign policyFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Five religious leaders of different faiths told U.S. President George W. Bush on Wednesday that his foreign policy was to blame for growing radicalism among Muslim communities.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Bush makes stopover in Bali, lends support to Megawati

Bush makes stopover in Bali, lends support to MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Against the advice of his own security people, U.S.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/TV Program: Thursday, October 23, 2003

TV Program: Thursday, October 23, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi8:00 Travel9:00 Business Magazine11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Poso has new district military commander

Poso has new district military commander POSO, Central Sulawesi: Lt. Col. Kurnia Dewantara, the chief of the 1307 district military command in Poso, has been replaced by Lt. Col. IGK Ray Gunawan on Wednesday.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/'Deserters adversely affect operations'

'Deserters adversely affect operations'Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Observers urged the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Wednesday to review its policy on the deployment of soldiers to conflict-torn areas, which they said worsened the violence and sparked desertions.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/48pt - 4/2 (2x10)

48pt - 4/2 (2x10)Evictions an abuse of human rights: Komnas HAM Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaA string of evictions in the capital during the past two months has been classified as systematic abuses of human rights by the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM).

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

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

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 23, 2003.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibition* Painting: Aesthetic and Nature featuring the works of eight painters from Kelompok Galang Kangin, at Griya Santrian Gallery, Jl. Danau Tamblingan 47, Sanur, until Oct. 31. Museums and Galleries * Sika Galery, Jl.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Poso gets new military commander

Poso gets new military commander POSO, Central Sulawesi: Lt. Col. Kurnia Dewantara, the chief of the 1307 district military command in Poso, has been replaced by Lt. Col. IGK Ray Gunawan on Wednesday.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Nurdin elected PSSI chief

Nurdin elected PSSI chiefThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nurdin Halid, who has a travel ban hanging over him because of his alleged involvement in a Rp 260 billion graft case, has been elected the new chairman of Indonesia's soccer governing body, PSSI.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Malaysian stands trial for church bombing

Malaysian stands trial for church bombingM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Malaysian appeared in the East Jakarta District Court for the first time in connection with the bombing of Santa Anna Catholic Church, that left one person dead and 60 others injured on July 22, 2001.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Violence at school

Violence at school In response to an article published on Oct. 14, 2003, titled Teacher orders pupils to whip nine-year-old, I would like to give my strong reaction.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Cities must acknowledge contribution of the poor

Cities must acknowledge contribution of the poor Evictions are beginning to become the order of the day again while a similar picture is happening in other cities in the country. The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti talked to sociologist Wardah Hafidz who coordinates the Urban Poor Consortium.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Unicef alarmed by rise in HIV/AIDS cases in RI

Unicef alarmed by rise in HIV/AIDS cases in RIZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Alarmed by the increasing number of HIV/AIDS cases in Indonesia, the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) has decided to revise its five-year program to include HIV/AIDS awareness in its campaigns.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Action, not flattery needed

Action, not flattery needed In a joint press conference with his host, President Megawati Soekarnoputri, on Wednesday, U.S. President George W.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/20,000 people jobless in Pekalongan

20,000 people jobless in Pekalongan PEKALONGAN, Central Java: At least 20,000 people, or some 10 percent of the total population here, are now jobless due to unfavorable economic conditions, an official has said.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/New technology keep 'wayang kulit' alive

New technology keep 'wayang kulit' aliveKadek Suartaya, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali In ancient Java and Bali, wayang kulit shadow puppet performances held a highly respected position due to their ability simultaneously to provide audiences with aesthetic entertainment, moral guidance and, to some ...

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Bush's visit causes passengers long wait

Bush's visit causes passengers long waitWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Hundreds of airline passengers were stranded at the Ngurah Rai airport during the three-hour visit of United States President George W.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/More GAM negotiators get jail terms

More GAM negotiators get jail termsNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam The Banda Aceh District Court sentenced on Wednesday two negotiators for the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), Nashiruddin Ahmad and Kamaruzzaman, to 13 years in prison each for treason and acts of ...

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Arnie's easy ride with U.S. media

Arnie's easy ride with U.S. mediaDuncan Campbell, Guardian News Service, Los Angeles When the Los Angeles Times published a front-page story five days before the California gubernatorial election about six women who claimed that they had been groped by Arnold Schwarzenegger, it caused outrage.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Man disrupts court session

Man disrupts court session JAKARTA: A man claiming to be a supporter of businessman Tomy Winata disrupted the hearing of a defamation suit filed by Tomy against senior Tempo journalist Goenawan Mohamad at the East Jakarta District Court on Wednesday.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Job seekers deceiver arrested

Job seekers deceiver arrested TANGERANG: A woman was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly deceiving some 200 female job seekers by promising to employ them at PT Mandiri Putra, a subsidiary of PT Panarub shoe company, on Jl. M. Toha, Tangerang.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Man hijacks shuttle bus with fake bombs

Man hijacks shuttle bus with fake bombsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Apparently inspired by some twisted Hollywood action movie, an unemployed Indonesian, Eko Purwanto, hijacked a Damri shuttle bus heading to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport from Rawamangun in East Jakarta on ...

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/JSX to delist Procter & Gamble shares

JSX to delist Procter & Gamble sharesSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) has decided to delist PT Procter & Gamble Indonesia Tbk (P&GI) as the company's contract with Singapore-based Procter & Gamble International Operation Pte.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Breast feeding, fortified formulas boost children's growth

Breast feeding, fortified formulas boost children's growthDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta Parents should be alert if their children suddenly lose their appetites, since early eating habits could have lifelong effects on their health.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Singapore to open promotion center

Singapore to open promotion center MEDAN, North Sumatra: Singapore will soon open a tourism promo tion center in the North Sumatra capital of Medan in order to attract more Indonesians to visit the city state, a Singaporean official said.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/BRI head office stormed by buyers

BRI head office stormed by buyersRendi A Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite a modest promotion campaign, state Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) attracted a huge crowd on the first day of its share offering to the public on Wednesday.

Thu, 23 Oct 2003

JP/Government under fire for breaking up rights training

Government under fire for breaking up rights trainingTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition of several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) lashed out at the government on Wednesday for not supporting rights activists while carrying out their duties in war-torn Aceh.