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Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Silver medalist Indonesia sets new record in archery

Silver medalist Indonesia sets new record in archery Musthofid The Jakarta Post HanoiIndonesia's male archers set a new SEA Games record, but ended on Friday with a silver on the final day of the men's team archery competition at the National Sports Training Center in Hanoi.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Mega, Koizumi to cochair ASEAN-Japan summit

Mega, Koizumi to cochair ASEAN-Japan summitFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is leaving for Japan on Wednesday to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations- Japan commemorative summit aimed at improving relations between ASEAN and Japan.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

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JP/ /Saturday's programBasketball Group matchesBadminton Men's team: Indonesia vs LaosBilliard & Snooker Finals: Snooker Team, 3 cushion carom singleChess Finals: Individual Rapid ChessCycling Final: Women's 30.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/New Order forces emerge as reform in disarray: Analyst

New Order forces emerge as reform in disarray: AnalystKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The return of New Order forces, manifested in the nomination of former president Soeharto's daughter Siti "Tutut" Hardiyanti Rukmana as a presidential candidate, should be a sign for pro- reform ...

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Two killed in gas explosion

Two killed in gas explosion JAKARTA: Tambun Police are still in the dark about the cause of a gas cylinder blast that killed two men on Thursday afternoon, an officer said on Friday. "We still have no clue as to the cause of the explosion.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/LG aims to become No. 1 electronics maker in RI next year

LG aims to become No. 1 electronics maker in RI next yearReiner S., The Jakarta Post, Seoul South Korea's giant LG Electronics will continue to push marketing and promotion efforts in Indonesia next year despite the general election period, in a bid to become the top electronics maker in this ...

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003Exhibitions* An exhibition of over 100 terracotta's from the Majapahit Kingdom period, 13th-15th century, East Java and other parts of the archipelago. The Royal Treasures Room, Dharma Mulia Galleries, Jl. Ciputat Raya No. 50 (Tel. 7492850), 9 a.m.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Leading U.S. computer firm Microsoft launches local internet portal

Leading U.S. computer firm Microsoft launches local internet portalEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Microsoft officially announced on Friday the launch of MSN Indonesia, a localized web site of worldwide portal msn.com, the main Internet rival of Yahoo!.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Foreign envoys present credentials

Foreign envoys present credentials JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri received on Friday letters presenting the credentials of the new Vietnamese and Irish ambassadors to Indonesia.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Furniture recyclers struggle to survive eviction

Furniture recyclers struggle to survive evictionEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta's hot spot for used wooden window and door frames of good quality is no longer, as the city administration has cleared the area under the Slipi flyover in Gelora, Central Jakarta, for gardens.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/North Sumatra distributes free condoms

North Sumatra distributes free condomsMEDAN, North Sumatra: The North Sumatra Health Office will distribute 2.7 million condoms for free in an effort to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS in the province.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/BI to tigthen banking operations amid scandals

BI to tigthen banking operations amid scandalsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank, which has been on the receiving end of criticism following the disclosure of recent banking scams, will improve its supervisory role within the banking system, a senior official has said.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/New terminal tryout starts Saturday

New terminal tryout starts Saturday TANGERANG: Tangerang Municipality Administration had to delay the operational tryout of a newly completed integrated bus terminal in Poris Plawad, Batu Ceper district, Tangerang, due to lack of preparation.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Indonesia cyclists set to do it without Tonton

Indonesia cyclists set to do it without TontonThe Jakarta Post, Hanoi The Indonesian cycling team looks to beat Tonton Susanto hangover when it sets out its medal hunt at the SEA Games on Saturday.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/'Wayang Orang' Sriwedari neglected

'Wayang Orang' Sriwedari neglectedBambang M, Contributor, Surakarta, Central Java Everyone knows that nothing lasts forever.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Japan's shining star dims in Southeast Asia

Japan's shining star dims in Southeast AsiaDon Pathan, The Nation, Asia News Network, Tokyo From the killing fields of Cambodia to the region-wide economic crisis in 1997, cooperation between Japan and ASEAN has come a long way.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/'Govt action crucial in curbing HIV/AIDS'

'Govt action crucial in curbing HIV/AIDS' Many people are not aware of what HIV/AIDS is all about, treating it as a personal problem. This lack of awareness causes the stigmatization and discrimination of people living with HIV/AIDS.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Jakarta holiday blues

Jakarta holiday blues Nothing better illustrates the Indonesian penchant for extending official holidays than the long and extensive media coverage of arus balik -- people returning to the capital city after the Idul Fitri holiday.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Australia-U.S, missile plan worries Indonesia

Australia-U.S, missile plan worries IndonesiaFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has criticized Australia's decision to join the United States program to develop a missile defense shield, saying that the defense shield would not solve regional security issues.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/West Java bans early campaigning

West Java bans early campaigningYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) in West Java has threatened to initiate legal proceedings against political parties who continue to defy campaigning laws.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/80 soldiers questioned over clash

80 soldiers questioned over clashAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Peace returned to Palopo in Luwu regency, South Sulawesi, on Friday, a day after police clashed with soldiers, while dozens of Army personnel were being questioned over the fighting that injured two.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/More legislators skip selection of KPI members

More legislators skip selection of KPI membersKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaMore members of the House of Representatives (DPR)'s Commission I for communications and information skipped Friday's hearing to select members of the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI), raising concerns ...

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Quick return of students sought

Quick return of students sought JAKARTA: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Friday that the deportation of the six Indonesian students held in Pakistan should be concluded before the planned Dec. 14 visit of President Megawati Soekarnoputri to that country.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/The 2004 elections, is Indonesia ready?

The 2004 elections, is Indonesia ready?Daniel Lindgren Associate Director TNS Indonesia Jakarta Still recovering from the aftermath of the Bali bombings, 2003 saw Indonesia faced with SARS and new terrorist attacks. Considering the circumstances 2003 has not been such a bad year after all.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/New accounting standard may still leave doubts

New accounting standard may still leave doubtsSandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) Chairman Satrio Budihardjo (Billy) Joedono said on Friday the new state accounting standard to be implemented in all state-related institutions nationwide in 2005 will not ...

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Common perception necessary in fighting corruption: Activist

Common perception necessary in fighting corruption: ActivistThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Anticorruption activist Erry Riyana Hardjapamekas called for closer cooperation on Friday between the planned Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), the Supreme Audit Body (BPK) and the Development Finance ...

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Kerosene scarce in Tangerang, Depok

Kerosene scarce in Tangerang, Depok JAKARTA: People in Tangerang and Depok are desperate for kerosene due to a lack of supply. The price of a liter of kerosene has risen from Rp 1,200 (20 U.S. cents) per liter to between Rp 1,700 and Rp 2,000 per liter.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Govt needs Rp 30b for evicted families

Govt needs Rp 30b for evicted familiesINDRAMAYU, West Java: The Indramayu regency government needs Rp 30 billion (US$3529.4) to resettle and create jobs for 223 fisherfolk families hailing from Indramayu, who were recently evicted from their Jakarta homes.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Jamsostek determined to improve performance, service

Jamsostek determined to improve performance, serviceRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned social security insurance company PT Jamsostek marked its 26th anniversary on Friday with a vow to improve its performance and services to workers.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/DPD hopeful charged with falsifying data

DPD hopeful charged with falsifying dataMANADO, North Sulawesi: A prosecutor indicted on Thursday local resident Adnan for falsifying data while registering as a Regional Representative Council (DPD) candidate.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/SEA Games starts with dazzle

SEA Games starts with dazzleMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Hanoi, Vietnam Vietnam proudly welcomed athletes from 10 other nations to the 22nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, its first major international sports event, here on Friday night.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Rethinking liberal arts education in Indonesia

Rethinking liberal arts education in IndonesiaAlex Arifianto, The SMERU Research Institute, Jakarta alexarifianto@hotmail.com Today more than ever, millions of young Indonesians are pursuing post-secondary school studies.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Purnomo OPEC president, interim secretary-general

Purnomo OPEC president, interim secretary-generalThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro has been installed as president and interim secretary-general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/It's not enough for democracy to succeed

It's not enough for democracy to succeedArdimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, University of Berkeley, California Elections year is arriving in a few weeks, greeted with anxiety by some and as a part of a necessary transition by others. A long-time scholar on Indonesia, Donald K.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Evictions threaten vendors' lives

Evictions threaten vendors' livesP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "I sell vegetables for a living," Azizah, a 70-year-old vegetable vendor explained. The vendor displays her goods on two sheets of plastic on the sidewalk of Jl.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Indonesia cyclists set to do it without Tonton

Indonesia cyclists set to do it without TontonHanoi The Jakarta PostThe Indonesian cycling team is looking to overcome Tonton Susanto's hangover when it sets out for its medal hunt at the SEA Games on Saturday.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/UGM to test writing skills

UGM to test writing skills Gadjah Mada University (UGM) is organizing a writing contest for high school students throughout the country as part of the celebration of the university's 54th anniversary, spokesman Suryo Baskoro said.The theme of the contest is UGM di Mataku (UGM in My Opinion).

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Disadvantaged people rally, demand halt to evictions

Disadvantaged people rally, demand halt to evictionsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of poor Jakartans staged a peaceful rally on Friday, demanding the Jakarta administration stop evictions and instead acknowledge their right to live in the capital.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Indonesia to launch micro-satellite in 2005

Indonesia to launch micro-satellite in 2005Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is set to launch its first imagery viewer micro- satellite in early 2005 to carry out remote sensing of the territory and its natural resources.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/City to check door-to-door for migrants

City to check door-to-door for migrantsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is launching a "population operation" in the capital's five municipalities to deter migrants, particularly unskilled ones, after the Idul Fitri holiday when many people enter the capital.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Medal tally

Medal tallyVietnam (JP): Medal standing after pre-opening ceremony competition on Friday1. Malaysia 2 3 0 5 2. Philippines 2 0 3 5 3. Indonesia 1 2 2 5 4. Thailand 1 0 1 2 5. Vietnam 1 0 1 2 6. Singapore 1 2 0 3 7. East Timor 0 0 0 0 8. Laos 0 0 0 0 9. Myanmar 0 0 0 0 10. Brunei 0 0 0 0 11.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Jakarta journalist wins Yap Thiam Hien award

Jakarta journalist wins Yap Thiam Hien awardThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Journalist Maria Margaretha Hartiningsih of the Kompas daily has become the first journalist to win the annual Yap Thiam Hien human rights award, the jury of the award announced here on Friday.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Silver-medalist Indonesia sets new record in archery

Silver-medalist Indonesia sets new record in archeryMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Hanoi Indonesia's male archers set up a new SEA Games record but ended up with a silver on the final day of the men's team archery competition at the National Sports Training Center in Hanoi on Friday.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Truant councillors slammed

Truant councillors slammedRusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda, East Kalimantan Almost all 45 members of the East Kalimantan legislative council had yet to return to work on Friday, more than a week after the end of the Idul Fitri holidays, a development that sparked protests from activists.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Former U.S. President drives home hard truths

Former U.S. President drives home hard truthsMushahid Hussain Inter Press Service Islamabad Addressing the Geneva Initiative on Palestine last week, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter said something that the world, particularly Muslims, has long believed but which no prominent U.S.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Ulemas threaten to close down dump

Ulemas threaten to close down dump TANGERANG: At least 100 ulemas from several districts in Tangerang warned the regental administration that they would close down the local dump if the planned haj dormitory was not built in Sepatan district.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/While Russia slept

While Russia sleptNina L. Khrushcheva Senior Fellow New School University Project Syndicate Elections in Russia usually somehow signal a political crisis: Boris Yeltsin's re-election as President in 1996, for example, seemed to hold off a communist resurrection -- not by revolution but through ...

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Military strikes rebel base with rockets

Military strikes rebel base with rocketsNani Farida and Tengku Agam Muzakkir, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Lhokseumawe After a six-month lapse, Air Force bombers led a major offensive against Free Aceh Movement (GAM) bases in Aceh Besar regency on Friday.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Reform the 'weakened UN unavoidable to make it stronger

Reform the 'weakened UN unavoidable to make it strongerWu Yixue, The China Daily, Asia News Network, Beijing The topic of United Nations reform is not new. Members have been singing this tune almost from the day the world body was established.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/All the best for our athletes

All the best for our athletes The Southeast Asian Games opened on Friday at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam, with much fanfare.The 22nd Games are particularly significant on two counts. First because it is the first time Vietnam has hosted the biennial event.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Ritual strengthens Muslim-Christian ties

Ritual strengthens Muslim-Christian tiesM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Mamala, Central Maluku Thousands of residents from every corner of Ambon municipality and its vicinity gathered on Tuesday in Mamala and Morela subdistricts here.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Fees help things happen

Fees help things happen With regard to Yutta Holler's letter of Nov. 28, detailing her daughter's unfortunate experience of being denied entry into Indonesia because her passport had less than six months remaining before expiration, one must consider that each country has its own immigration ...

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Less than 20 parties will contest 2004 election: KPU

Less than 20 parties will contest 2004 election: KPUThe Jakarta Post , Jakarta Less than 20 parties will be eligible to contest the 2004 elections, a member of the General Elections Commission (KPU) revealed on Friday.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Constitutional

Constitutional sustainability It should be a remorseful record for the article, titled Rebirth of Constitution without legitimacy (The Jakarta Post, Nov.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Migrant workers return home to be hospitalized

Migrant workers return home to be hospitalizedLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Yati lay quietly on her bed. She patiently obliged the wishes of a press photographer, by displaying her bruised back, her battered feet and her slightly swollen hands.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Police mum on kyai murders

Police mum on kyai murders SURABAYA: Several House of Representatives (DPR) members were angered on Friday by the blase attitude of East Java Police chief Insp. Gen. Heru Susanto and East Java Military chief May. Gen. Achmad D.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Silver medalist Indonesia sets new record in archery

Silver medalist Indonesia sets new record in archery Musthofid The Jakarta Post HanoiIndonesia's male archers set a new SEA Games record, but ended on Friday with a silver on the final day of the men's team archery competition at the National Sports Training Center in Hanoi.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Let's talk about the world's scarcity of oil

Let's talk about the world's scarcity of oilGeorge Monbiot, Guardian News Service, London The oil industry is buzzing. On Thursday, the government approved the development of the biggest deposit discovered in British territory for at least 10 years.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/More legislators skip KPI screening

More legislators skip KPI screeningKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More members of the House of Representatives (DPR)'s Commission I for communications and information skipped Friday's hearing to select members of the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI), raising concerns over the ...

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Grasshoppers, 'land prawns' of Gunungkidul

Grasshoppers, 'land prawns' of GunungkidulSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta It's 12:30 p.m. and the scorching sun is directly overhead, and the heat, unbearable. A middle-aged woman lounged under a teakwood tree along Jl. Raya Pantai Baron.

Sat, 06 Dec 2003

JP/Eight youths hospitalized after clash

Eight youths hospitalized after clashDENPASAR, Bali: Eight youths were injured and three motorcycles burned in fighting in Akah subdistrict in Klungkung regency recently.The eight youths were admitted to Klungkung Hospital with severe injuries.