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64 articles.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Police urge parties not to deploy paramilitaries

Police urge parties not to deploy paramilitariesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Concern over possible clashes between supporters of the nation's 24 political parties in the campaign period prior to next year's general election has prompted the city administration and Jakarta Police to ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/'We've been tricked into plunging into debt'

'We've been tricked into plunging into debt' The Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) starts its two-day meeting on Wednesday to decide on a new loan commitment to help finance Indonesia's 2004 state budget. The country is now amortizing and paying interest on its US$77 billion foreign debt.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/96 NGOs demand ratification of international rights conventions

96 NGOs demand ratification of international rights conventionsMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA coalition of 96 non-governmental organizations called on the government on Wednesday to promptly ratify all international conventions on human rights in order to stem ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/18 legislators to screen KPK aspirants

18 legislators to screen KPK aspirants JAKARTA: Eighteen legislators have been assigned to examine the track records of 10 candidates aspiring to gain five seats in the planned Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).A.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/'RI must explain ASC to ASEAN members'

'RI must explain ASC to ASEAN members'Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The concept of the ASEAN Security Community (ASC), which was proposed by Indonesia and included in Bali Concord II, a declaration issued at the end of the ASEAN Summit in October 2003, should be clarified further so ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Cemex eyes int'l court to fix RI row

Cemex eyes int'l court to fix RI rowThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mexican cement giant Cemex SA, embroiled in a protracted dispute with the Indonesian government over a stalled acquisition, plans to turn to an international court this week to resolve the issue.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/HIV/AIDS an imminent threat to the economy

HIV/AIDS an imminent threat to the economyWahyoe Boediwardhana The Jakarta Post Denpasar, BaliWith over 80 percent of the 130,000 people with HIV/AIDS in Indonesia in their productive years, between 20 years and 49 years of age, the epidemic may badly hurt the country's economy, an influential ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Another blow to the Indonesian banking sector

Another blow to the Indonesian banking sectorDavid Sumual, Analyst, Danareksa Research Institute, Jakarta The Indonesian banking sector, which has suffered a devastating series of setbacks since the economic crisis broke out in 1997, received another blow last week with the revelation of a case ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/One dies in West Kalimantan clash between TNI soldiers and police

One dies in West Kalimantan clash between TNI soldiers and policeBambang Bider and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Pontianak/Jakarta Indonesia Military (TNI) personnel and police officers clashed on Tuesday in Wanawa, West Kalimantan, leaving one TNI soldier dead, one badly hurt and two police ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/18 legislators to screen KPK aspirants

18 legislators to screen KPK aspirants JAKARTA: Eighteen legislators have been assigned to examine the track records of 10 candidates aspiring to gain five seats in the planned Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).A.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/RI must explain ASC to ASEAN members: Expert

RI must explain ASC to ASEAN members: ExpertAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post JakartaThe concept of the ASEAN Security Community (ASC), which was proposed by Indonesia and included in Bali Concord II, a declaration issued at the end of the ASEAN Summit in October 2003, should be clarified further so ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Bissu priest endures shift of fortunes

Bissu priest endures shift of fortunesTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Save the drowning, feed the hungry, quench the thirst of the thirsty, correct without calculating (gain).

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/HIV/AIDS an imminent threat to the economy

HIV/AIDS an imminent threat to the economyWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali With over 80 percent of the 130,000 people with HIV/AIDS in Indonesia in their productive years, between 20 years and 49 years of age, the epidemic may badly hurt the country's economy, an influential ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/RI fencing team gets off to poor start

RI fencing team gets off to poor startMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A rare, bizarre incident left Rina Sukmawati with a bronze as the Indonesian fencing team flopped on the opening day of competition at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here on Wednesday.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/RI to spend $308m on more Sukhois

RI to spend $308m on more Sukhois JAKARTA: Air Force chief Marshal Chappy Hakim said on Wednesday the country would need US$308 million to buy eight more Russian jet fighter Sukhois.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Government bank scams

Government bank scams Just like so many other citizens, I was neither quite concerned nor surprised upon learning of the lending fraud cases at BNI and BRI, both state-owned banks (which means that they are also owned by the Indonesian people), inflicting upon the state staggering losses totaling ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/RI to spend $308m on more Sukhois

RI to spend $308m on more Sukhois JAKARTA: Air Force chief Marshal Chappy Hakim said on Wednesday the country would need US$308 million to buy eight more Russian jet fighter Sukhois.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/RI squad bags 10 golds to keep third place

RI squad bags 10 golds to keep third placeMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Hanoi Indonesia maintained its third-place overall standing with 36 gold medals behind host Vietnam with 86 golds and Thailand with 61 golds on the sixth day of the 22nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Govt criticized on waste management price

Govt criticized on waste management price BATAM, Riau: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) here complained on Wednesday about the excessive cost charged by state-run Industrial Waste Management Installation based in Cilengsi, West Java, for the processing of poisonous chemical substances in ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Disabled demand rights on public access, education, jobs

Disabled demand rights on public access, education, jobs Dewi Santoso The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government has ignored the rights of the disabled despite regulations assuring them of public access, Indonesian Disabled Foundation (YPCI) chairman Siswadi said Wednesday.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Bring wireless connection to your home and office

Bring wireless connection to your home and officeSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People can now more easily and comfortably log on to the Internet at homes and offices, thanks to Wi-Fi technology.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/TV Program: Thursday, December 11, 2003

TV Program: Thursday, December 11, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Music8:00 TV Drama: Mat Angin9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine10:05 TV Drama11:30 Singing Contest12:30 p.m.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/UPC seeks soft loans for Kapuk Muara fire victims

UPC seeks soft loans for Kapuk Muara fire victimsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Urban Poor Consortium (UPC) chairwoman Wardah Hafidz pushed the city administration on Wednesday to channel soft loans to hundreds of homeless families whose houses in Kapuk Muara, North Jakarta, were burned ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Gus Dur receives tolerance award

Gus Dur receives tolerance award JAKARTA: Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid received the Global Tolerance Award from "Friends of the United Nations" in New York, the United States, on Wednesday.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/PDI-P to win general election, says analyst

PDI-P to win general election, says analystA. Junaidi and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the smaller number of election contenders, the results of the upcoming polls in April 2004 will be more or less a repeat of 1999, which saw the Indonesian Democratic Party of ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Tanah Abang developer appointed

Tanah Abang developer appointedBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City traditional market operator PD Pasar Jaya has directly appointed developer PT Priamanaya Djan International (PDI) to carry out the first phase of the complete renovation of Tanah Abang textile market, Central ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Businesses want CGI to help fix investment climate

Businesses want CGI to help fix investment climateRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Business communities urged the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) to push the government to focus immediately on improving the country's investment climate in order to attain sustainable economic ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Drink linked to accidents, killings

Drink linked to accidents, killings KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Police here reported Wednesday that most of the 502 cases of assault, killings and traffic accidents recorded during the first six months of this year were triggered by alcohol.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/The importance of reforms

The importance of reformsSin Chew Daily, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia Since Abdullah Ahmad Badawi took over as the country's Prime Minister a month ago, he has implemented a string of new policies, including telling of truths, fighting corruption and improving the efficiency of our ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Council discloses silent approval of tap water rate hike

Council discloses silent approval of tap water rate hikeBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta City Council has revealed that it had given silent approval to the administration's 30 percent tap water rate hike to accommodate the demands of two foreign partners of city tap water ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Visiting Vietnam

Visiting Vietnam The 22nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games started on Dec. 5 and will run until Dec. 13 in Vietnam, the host of the event for the first time since 1959.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Japanese nationalism: Old news or new worry?

Japanese nationalism: Old news or new worry?Steven C. Clemons, The Daily Yomiuri, Asia News Network, Tokyo It is true that Japan's nationalism is becoming more evident and obvious to the world.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Observers say people want the return of Soeharto era

Observers say people want the return of Soeharto eraThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The public at large are disappointed with the sluggish process of reform, including in the legal sector, and have begun to hope for the return to the old system under former authoritarian president Soeharto who, with ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/HIV/AIDS an imminent threat to the economy

HIV/AIDS an imminent threat to the economyWahyoe Boediwardhana The Jakarta Post Denpasar, BaliWith over 80 percent of the 130,000 people with HIV/AIDS in Indonesia in their productive years, between 20 years and 49 years of age, the epidemic may badly hurt the country's economy, an influential ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/High stress, low pay may cause railway workers to lose cool

High stress, low pay may cause railway workers to lose coolNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java "Brother, I have not been able to celebrate Idul Fitri with my family since 1997 because I have been working at PT KAI (state- owned railway company), and I must work during the holidays.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/HIV/AIDS an imminent threat to the economy

HIV/AIDS an imminent threat to the economyWahyoe Boediwardhana The Jakarta Post Denpasar, BaliWith over 80 percent of the 130,000 people with HIV/AIDS in Indonesia in their productive years, between 20 years and 49 years of age, the epidemic may badly hurt the country's economy, an influential ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Bylaw on waste dumping endorsed

Bylaw on waste dumping endorsed TANGERANG: The Tangerang municipal council has endorsed a new bylaw that requires factories, hotels and restaurants to obtain a permit before disposing liquid waste."We will inform businesspeople of the new bylaw from Dec. 16 onwards," M.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/West Java governor warned against misusing aid

West Java governor warned against misusing aidYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung West Java councillors have cautioned provincial governor Danny Setiawan against misusing the Rp 225.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Asaba case suspect sent to Salemba

Asaba case suspect sent to Salemba JAKARTA: The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office incarcerated on Wednesday the sole suspect in the murder of PT Asaba director, Boedyharto Angsono, at Salemba prison, pending trial.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Robbers attack Briton with sickle

Robbers attack Briton with sickle JAKARTA: Five men in business attire, driving a sedan, robbed British citizen Jim O'Hara, 48, on Wednesday morning at his house on Jl. Kayu Putih in Pulo Gadung, East Jakarta.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Luxury apartments offered to highest bidders

Luxury apartments offered to highest biddersSandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Real estate developer Duta Buana Permai Development is working together with MGI Global Auctions to sell 90 units in one of the four towers of the luxury Apartment Pavilion complex in Jakarta's business ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Averting messy litigation

Averting messy litigation Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi has often acknowledged that the government has failed to honor the terms of the conditional sale and purchase agreement on the acquisition of 25.50 percent of PT Semen Gresik (SG) in 1998 by Mexico's Cemex S.A.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Part 1 of 2 : Sept. 11 changed American foreign policy

Part 1 of 2 : Sept. 11 changed American foreign policyHassan Wirajuda, Foreign Minister, Jakarta Great is the impact of the Iraq war.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Dark streets irk residents

Dark streets irk residents TANGERANG: Residents of the coastal districts of Tangerang complained about the lack of street lamps in the area, saying the dark street had made the area vulnerable to crimes.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Today's program

Today's programTrack and fields Finals: Women's 20km Walk, 200m Run, 4x100 Relay, Men's Hammer Throw, Long Jump, 200m Run, 800m Run, Shot Put, 4x100m Relay, 5000m Run, 4x400m RunBilliard and Snooker Final: Carom SingleCanoeing Finals: Men's 500m-K1, 1000m-K1, 500m-C1, 1000m-C1, 500m-K2, ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Suspected drug dealer shot dead

Suspected drug dealer shot dead JAKARTA: Police shot dead a suspected drug dealer who was attempting to escape arrest on Wednesday.Wali, 22, was shot in the chest and died instantly on Jl. Gusti Ngurah Rai, Duren Sawit, East Jakarta.East Jakarta Police narcotics department head Adj. Comr.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/DPD aspirants committed fraud: Panwaslu

DPD aspirants committed fraud: PanwasluMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several regional Election Supervisory Committees (Panwaslu) have alleged that certain Regional Representatives Council (DPD) aspirants who passed the screening process had committed fraud to gain support for ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Russia's current taxation system part of the legacy of Communism

Russia's current taxation system part of the legacy of CommunismJoseph E. Stiglitz, Professor of Economics Columbia University, Project Syndicate Around the world, there is concern about the arrest of Russian oil billionaire Mikhail Khodorkovsky.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Pakistan hands over six Indonesian terror suspects

Pakistan hands over six Indonesian terror suspectsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police are to question six Indonesian students over their alleged involvement in terrorism activities, after they were deported by Pakistani authorities on Wednesday.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/BI expects inflation to drop to 4.5%

BI expects inflation to drop to 4.5%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia expects inflation this year to fall to 4.5 percent -- the lowest in four years -- from more than 10 percent last year mainly because of the ample food supply and a stronger rupiah.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Pertamina expects lower net profit this year

Pertamina expects lower net profit this yearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas company PT Pertamina said on Wednesday net profit this year was expected to decline to Rp 4.5 trillion (US532.54 million) from Rp 5.4 trillion last year.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/UN urges ratification of emission treaty

UN urges ratification of emission treatyStevie Emilia , The Jakarta Post, Milan, Italy United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan added pressure here Wednesday for the ratification of the treaty to cut carbon dioxide emissions.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/South Sulawesi to improve health service

South Sulawesi to improve health service MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The local administration in cooperation with Japan is to exchange doctors and health workers in an attempt to improve public health services here as well as to enhance the capabilities of provincial medical staff.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Jakarta-Bandung trains increased

Jakarta-Bandung trains increased JAKARTA: State-owned railway operator PT KAI announced on Wednesday that it would provide additional trips between Jakarta and Bandung, West Java, to anticipate an increase in passengers during the Christmas and New Year's holidays.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/House forms BNI, BRI special committee

House forms BNI, BRI special committeeRendi A. Witular and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators decided on Wednesday to form a special working committee to ensure the seriousness of law enforcers in investigating the high-profile lending fraud at state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Major delays as highway closed

Major delays as highway closedOyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, Bandar Lampung, Lampung The highway connecting Lampung and neighboring provinces in Sumatra was closed on Wednesday for renovations that will last 10 days, as a section of the main road has been damaged following days of heavy rain.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Bali has lots of natural beauty for film sets

Bali has lots of natural beauty for film setsRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Films shot in remote or little-known locations can be the catalyst for a boom in tourism, as they showcase the beauty of their settings.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 11, 2003

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 11, 2003.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Video-Painting-Kadek installation by Filippo Sciascia, the Gaya gallery, Jl. Raya Sayan-Ubud, until Dec. 28.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/The pain and strain of taking Indonesia's rundown trains

The pain and strain of taking Indonesia's rundown trains A string of train accidents over the past three weeks, which coincided with the post Idul Fitri holidays, has given rise to concern among the public about safety on our railways.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Donors urge RI to intensify antigraft drive

Donors urge RI to intensify antigraft driveDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The two-day annual meeting of the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) kicked off on Wednesday, with donors stressing the importance of intensified efforts to tackle corruption to help improve the investment ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Companies probed for social security arrears

Companies probed for social security arrearsMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Banten provincial office of the National Body for Asset Recovery and Auction (BUPLN) has been investigating 69 companies that have not paid social security premiums for their workers since January to the ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Police bomber jailed but not for long

Police bomber jailed but not for long A man found guilty of bombing National Police Headquarters and labeled as instigating public unrest, tarnishing the police name, lying to the court and refusing to accept responsibility for his actions was jailed on Wednesday.He will be free in two months.

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Amdal commission authorized to assess reclamation project

Amdal commission authorized to assess reclamation projectLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Environmental Impact Analysis (Amdal) Commission had the authority to conduct the assessment of a controversial Jakarta reclamation project, as it is related to the ocean, a witness told ...

Thu, 11 Dec 2003

JP/Disabled demand rights on public access, education, jobs

Disabled demand rights on public access, education, jobs Dewi Santoso The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government has ignored the rights of the disabled despite regulations assuring them of public access, Indonesian Disabled Foundation (YPCI) chairman Siswadi said Wednesday.