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Thu, 27 Nov 2003

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.pl .rmStreets and area often used for illegal track races Jl. Asia Afrika, South Jakarta Jl. Panjang, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta Jl. Benyamin Sueb, Kemayoran, Central Jakarta Pangkalan Jati, Pondok Gede Jl. Basuki Rahmat, East Jakarta Jl. Gajah Mada, West Jakarta Jl.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/RI to sign UN anticorruption pact

RI to sign UN anticorruption pactMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is slated to sign the new United Nations Convention against Corruption in Mexico in December, expecting that it would strengthen the country's drive against rampant and prolonged corruption.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Controversial tenders put KPU credibility at risk

Controversial tenders put KPU credibility at riskMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The nine members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) may be breathing sighs of relief as most tenders for the procurement of goods have been completed.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Fak-Fak tribe in Papua maintains holiday traditions

Fak-Fak tribe in Papua maintains holiday traditionsNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Visiting friends and families at Idul Fitri has been a long- standing tradition for the Fak-Fak tribe, the majority of whom are Muslim.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Government to implement national ecolabeling plan

Government to implement national ecolabeling planUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is planning to implement its own ecolabeling measures for domestic manufactured and agricultural products starting in June next year following an agreement signed on Nov.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Part 1 of 2: Will revision of the law on regional autonomy fail?

Part 1 of 2: Will revision of the law on regional autonomy fail?P. Agung Pambudhi, Executive Director, Monitoring Committee of Regional Autonomy Implementation (KPPOD), Jakarta The White Paper of the government's economic policies after the ending of its cooperation with the International ...

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Boat capsizes in Makassar, six dead

Boat capsizes in Makassar, six dead MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Six people died and three others were injured when the boat carrying them capsized in the Jeneberang River here on Tuesday.The accident occurred at about 1 p.m.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/The great job machine

The great job machineAlberto Alesina and Francesco Giavazzi, Project Syndicate Until the third quarter of this year, the number one doubt facing the U.S. economy concerned the Pyrrhic character of its "jobless" recovery.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Automobile sales receive boost from seasonal festivities, bonuses

Automobile sales receive boost from seasonal festivities, bonusesSandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some of the factors that may explain the correlation between the rise in car sales and the occurrence of three festive occasions, namely Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year, ...

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Controversy over bill on water resources

Controversy over bill on water resourcesNila Ardhianie, Coordinator, Indonesian Forum on Globalization, Surakarta, Central Java With the delayed discussion of the bill on Water Resources (RUU-SDA) by the House of Representatives (DPR) and the proposed article on irrigation considered by the World ...

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Celebrating Idul Fitri

Celebrating Idul Fitri Millions of Muslims throughout the country gathered for prayers and family reunions on Tuesday to celebrate Idul Fitri, the end the holy month of Ramadhan.The holiday, which began on Monday evening, was marked by the breaking of the fast for the last time this Ramadhan.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/The sky is not always blue in children's eyes

The sky is not always blue in children's eyes The exploration of new themes and experimentation with colors, which characterized the recent children's paintings exhibition held here from Nov.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/On national plus schools

On national plus schools While I generally read Simon Gower's frequent articles in The Jakarta Post with mild interest, I was somewhat incredulous at some of the comments made in his most recent article RI's schools should target higher standards (the Post, Nov. 15).

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/TV Program: Thursday, November 27, 2003

TV Program: Thursday, November 27, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Music8:30 Comedy Drama9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine10:00 Music11:00 Flora and Fauna11:30 Singing Contest12:00 p.m.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Fitch upgrades ratings of RI banks

Fitch upgrades ratings of RI banksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta International rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded a number of local banks following recent upgrade in the country's sovereign ratings.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/When there's a will ...

When there's a will ... We are German citizens, living in Indonesia. My husband is working in the field of education development with the German government. Our daughter is a medical student, who wanted to visit us for two weeks.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Human rights minister complains over salary

Human rights minister complains over salaryMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Justice and Human Rights Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra has complained about his monthly salary, saying his basic salary of Rp 19 million does not reflect his workload.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Rebirth of Constitution without legitimacy

Rebirth of Constitution without legitimacyDenny Indrayana, Lecturer, Constitutional Law, University of Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta When a constitution lacks legitimacy, it is but a worthless document. Legitimacy must be present in the drafting of every constitution.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Old crime, new crisis

Old crime, new crisisJP/6/E05authoritarian former Indonesian president Soeharto, why has one military massacre of Muslim civilians been singled out for accountability, almost two decades after the fact? The answer is as much entwined in the present day threat posed by extremist Islam - and its ...

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/The politics of religious pluralism

The politics of religious pluralism Muhamad Ali, Lecturer, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN), Jakarta, muhamad@hawaii.edu Religion has become part of not only private but also public life in Indonesia as elsewhere.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Legislative candidates told to donate

Legislative candidates told to donate JAKARTA: The National Mandate Party (PAN) has admitted to requiring each of its legislative candidates to "donate" Rp 3 million (US$353) for the party's election campaign.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Mega holds open house, gives alms to well-wishers

Mega holds open house, gives alms to well-wishersFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaTop officials, including President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz, received well-wishers in their official residences on the first day of the Idul Fitri celebration on Tuesday.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Achieving

Achieving national discipline It is amazing that the problem of transition toward democracy, which has characterized Indonesian political development during the past five years, has recently triggered a hectic debate between scholars and commentators.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Traffic in Jakarta

Traffic in Jakarta During the last few months road traffic in Jakarta has been going from bad to worse; with the arrival of the rainy season it has been further worsened.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Old crime, new crisis

Old crime, new crisis Of all the human rights abuses committed under the authoritarian former Indonesian president Soeharto, why has one military massacre of Muslim civilians been singled out for accountability, almost two decades after the fact? The answer is as much entwined in the present ...

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Texmaco can build vehicles: Minister

Texmaco can build vehicles: Minister JAKARTA: The government has finished a technological audit of ailing textile company PT Texmaco's machines, and confirmed that the equipment can be used to manufacture large-sized vehicles.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Ba'asyir unable to deliver sermon at Idul Fitri prayers

Ba'asyir unable to deliver sermon at Idul Fitri prayersDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post JakartaConvicted Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, leader of Surakarta- based Ngruki Islamic boarding school, Central Java, celebrated his first Idul Fitri at the Salemba Penitentiary, Central Jakarta, on ...

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 27, 2003

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 27, 2003.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Signs paintings exhibition, new works of I Ketut Sugantika, at Werddhi Budaya Art Center, Jl. Nusa Indah-Denpasar, until Nov. 28.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Babel to host Malay, Islamic festival

Babel to host Malay, Islamic festival PANGKALPINANG, Babel: Bangka-Belitung (Babel) province will host the Malay and Islamic World Festival from Dec. 13 to Dec. 17, an official said.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Ba'asyir sermon in prison canceled

Ba'asyir sermon in prison canceledDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Convicted Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, leader of Surakarta- based Ngruki Islamic boarding school, Central Java, celebrated his first Idul Fitri at the Salemba Penitentiary, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday by presiding ...

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Peaceful, safe celebrations mark Idul Fitri across country

Peaceful, safe celebrations mark Idul Fitri across countryThe Jakarta Post, Indramayu/Ambon/Semarang Despite a string of road accidents and a bombing incident, Indonesian Muslims celebrated Idul Fitri in relative peace and safety across the archipelago, including restive areas.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Recreation places see increase in numbers of visitors

Recreation places see increase in numbers of visitorsEvi Mariani and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor Unlike previous years when Greater Jakarta was unusually quiet during Idul Fitri holidays, an increase in the number of visitors to popular recreation sites all over the capital has ...

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Old crime, new crisis

Old crime, new crisis Of all the human rights abuses committed under the authoritarian former Indonesian president Soeharto, why has one military massacre of Muslim civilians been singled out for accountability, almost two decades after the fact? The answer is as much entwined in the present day ...

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/No leave for troops near E. Timor

No leave for troops near E. Timor ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: A total of 1,500 Indonesian Military (TNI) troops remained on duty to guard the border with East Timor during the Idul Fitri holiday.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/JP/17/TRAFFIC

JP/17/TRAFFIC Understanding the causes of Jakarta traffic jams To understand traffic problems thoroughly is the first step toward an attempt to solve this royal mess, right? Here are several corroborating fact(or)s, which contribute to the horrendous traffic conditions in the city.1.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Bomb, village attack mar Idul Fitri in Poso

Bomb, village attack mar Idul Fitri in PosoIrvan NR, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Tension marred the Idul Fitri celebration in Poso as a bomb exploded near a housing complex in Lawanga subdistrict early on Wednesday, just hours after a group of unidentified men opened fire in a ...

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Part 2 of 2

Part 2 of 2Will revision of the law on regional autonomy fail?P. Agung Pambudhi, Executive Director, Monitoring Committee of Regional Autonomy Implementation (KPPOD), Jakarta Although the plan to revise the law on regional autonomy has often been publicly discussed, the public is yet to be ...

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Megawati holds open house, gives alms to well-wishers

Megawati holds open house, gives alms to well-wishersFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top government officials, including President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz, received well- wishers at their official residences on Tuesday, the first day of Idul Fitri.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Evicted families celebrate low-key Idul Fitri

Evicted families celebrate low-key Idul FitriEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of evicted families in the capital celebrated Idul Fitri on Tuesday in a very modest way as most of them only hung around their makeshift tents or stayed on board their boats.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Indonesia's political Islam finds voice, limitations

Indonesia's political Islam finds voice, limitationsEndy M. Bayuni, Deputy Chief Editor, The Jakarta Post, Cambridge, Massachusetts Political Islam has been making significant inroads ever since Indonesia embarked on democracy in 1998.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Rural people display material success during Idul Fitri

Rural people display material success during Idul FitriAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Banjarnegara, Central Java The age of the cell phone has not yet subsided. Maybe it has in large towns, where cell phones have become ubiquitous, and consequently, have lost their status as luxury goods.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/No-frills airlines boost number of air passengers

No-frills airlines boost number of air passengersSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Singapore In the last three years, Indonesian skies have seen a rising number of new airlines providing much cheaper fares.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Residents denounce new parking rates in Medan

Residents denounce new parking rates in MedanApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The public have lashed out at exorbitant parking fees newly imposed by the local government at six spots in Medan, saying that the fees, seven times higher than previously, are a great burden on ...

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Storms, floods dampen Idul Fitri celebration

Storms, floods dampen Idul Fitri celebrationYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Storms and floods hampered Idul Fitri celebrations across the country, and left one person dead and hundreds of homes damaged.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Gunarsa's museum safeguards Bali's heritage

Gunarsa's museum safeguards Bali's heritageI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Semarapura, Bali Nyoman Gunarsa carefully opened the rolled white cloth to reveal his museum's newest acquisition; an ancient Kamasan-style painting believed to be the collective creation of 15th century Balinese ...

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Megawati under fire over Kemayoran project

Megawati under fire over Kemayoran projectRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The adage that power, money and guns are three key elements that work in synergy with corruption, collusion and nepotism, has taken a new shape in the current regime with President Megawati Soekarnoputri's ...

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/More evidence on GAM sent to Sweden

More evidence on GAM sent to SwedenFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has sent additional legal evidence to the Swedish government in a bid to complete the legal process against the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) leaders currently residing in Stockholm.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Evictee names newborn 'Gusur'

Evictee names newborn 'Gusur' JAKARTA: A fishing family recently evicted from their makeshift house on the banks of the Muara Angke River, North Jakarta, have named their newborn baby Gusuryanto, nicknamed Gusur, which means to evict.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Journalist killed in accident: A cameraman with Indosiar

Journalist killed in accident: A cameraman with Indosiar television station died on Wednesday while covering the visit of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu to South Aceh.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Accepting cultural diversity part of Islamic civilisation

Accepting cultural diversity part of Islamic civilisationChandra Muzaffar, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur Like many other Islamic parties with a similar mindset, Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) has a tendency to insist upon religious purism. Its Nov.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Media figure Manuhua dies at 78

Media figure Manuhua dies at 78 MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Lazarus Edward Manuhua died on Tuesday at the Hikmah Hospital, where he was being treated for low blood pressure.Manuhua, who was 78, is survived by nine children. His wife passed away in 1997.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Universal principles not self-executing when aiming for economic reform

Universal principles not self-executing when aiming for economic reformDani Rodrik, Professor of Political Economy, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Project Syndicate Economists have been more influential over the last 15 years than at probably any other time in history.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/KPU may delay naming qualified parties

KPU may delay naming qualified partiesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) could announce which political parties qualified to contest the 2004 elections in stages, another disruption to its initial schedule.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Boy dies at Parangtritis resort

Boy dies at Parangtritis resort YOGYAKARTA: One of the thousands of people celebrating Idul Fitri at the Parangtritis Beach resort here died on Wednesday.The victim, Novi Budi Santosa, 10, was dragged into the sea by a large wave.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/JP/17/LALIN

JP/17/LALIN How messed up is Jakarta's traffic?Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post JakartaPeople often assume that if traffic is congested less accidents will occur, as the slower flow of vehicles will restrain reckless drivers.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Four killed in traffic accident

Four killed in traffic accident INDRAMAYU, West Java: Four people from the same family were killed instantly on Wednesday when a Sumber Alam bus crashed into their minivan in Indramayu.The four victims were Dani Sudani, 41, his wife Sunarsih, 39, and their two children Emi Asmi, 8, and Bagus, 6.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Threats to elections

Threats to elections The recent warning by Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto about attempts by certain groups to obstruct next April's general election, including those who are now demanding judicial review of the election law, will echo strongly again next week.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Controversial tenders put KPU credibility at risk

Controversial tenders put KPU credibility at riskMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaThe nine members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) may be breathing sighs of relief as most tenders for the procurement of goods have been completed.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Fire destroys houses in Koja

Fire destroys houses in Koja JAKARTA: Fire destroyed at least three houses on Jl. Duku Barat, Koja, North Jakarta, on Wednesday evening. No fatalities were reported.The fire started at about 7:50 p.m. in one house, before spreading to the neighboring houses.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Minister pays visit to injured migrant workers

Minister pays visit to injured migrant workersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea visited Indonesian migrant workers at the Soekanto Police Hospital in Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, on Tuesday.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/'Official Idul Fitri holiday only gives more headaches'

'Official Idul Fitri holiday only gives more headaches' Idul Fitri holidays were supposed to be for only two days. But as the government extended the official holidays until the end of this month, the city administration and state institutions have shut.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Where is American leadership on trade issues?

Where is American leadership on trade issues?W. Robert Warne, The Korea Herald, Asia News Network, Seoul For the past 60 years the U.S. has advocated trade liberalization to boost competitiveness, productivity and economic growth.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/An idea of a general

An idea of a general Bad credit always makes a country to suffer loss. To close moribund companies will only lead to an even more terrible social impacts.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/When Semar rides the Chinese dragon

When Semar rides the Chinese dragonYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Semar Chinese Art Gallery, owned by Chinese-Indonesian, Christine Ivonella, was opened in Malang, East Java by noted Chinese Indonesian art collector, Dr. Oei Hong Djien of Magelang, Central Java in June.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Kutai gets US$210m German loan

Kutai gets US$210m German loan SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: PT Tunggang Parangan, a company controlled by the Kutai Kertanegara regency administration, has received a US$210 million loan from German-based construction company Brohult Bijkerk Ltd., an official said.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/RI cocoa output to decline by 7.7%

RI cocoa output to decline by 7.7%Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian cocoa production could decline by 7.7 percent this year due to the severe drought in the second quarter of the year, Indonesian Cocoa Association (Askindo) chairman Zulhefy Sikumbang says.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Two killed, 24 injured on eve of Idul Fitri

Two killed, 24 injured on eve of Idul FitriThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two people were killed and at least two dozen others were injured in traffic accidents across the capital before takbiran, the parade on the eve of Idul Fitri when people repeatedly chant Allahu Akbar (God is great), and over ...

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Train crews loyally serve the public on Idul Fitri

Train crews loyally serve the public on Idul FitriLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Zakir, a conductor on one of Jakarta's electric commuter trains, has been able to spend just one Idul Fitri with his family over the last 29 years because of his work.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/JP/4/PARTY

JP/4/PARTYKPU may gradually announce parties eligible for electionsMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) could stagger the announcement of which political parties qualified to contest the 2004 elections, another delay to its initial schedule.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

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Tolong dibagi yang adilVictory for the people The Central Jakarta District Court turned down on Wednesday Sinivasan Marimutu's lawsuit against Tempo weekly magazine.

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Policemen have tough job during 'Takbiran'

Policemen have tough job during 'Takbiran'P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sound of pounding drums and the chanting of Allahu Akbar (God is great) echoed through the night, along with the pitter-patter of rain over Jakarta on Monday evening, the eve of Idul Fitri, marking the end of the ...

Thu, 27 Nov 2003

JP/Preelection lame duck syndrome

Preelection lame duck syndromeRachmad Bahari, Institute for Policy and Community Development Studies, Jakarta The countdown to the 2004 general election continues.