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Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Conflicts cloud Megawati's future

Conflicts cloud Megawati's futureArdimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, ardimas@thejakartapost.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/City enlists experts for development forum

City enlists experts for development forumNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration has set up a think tank consisting of experts from various disciplines to help the administration get a handle on urban problems.The group of experts is called the Jakarta Care Forum.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Lippo again

Lippo again I'm really deeply concerned over media reports on Bank Lippo. There are several reasons for this concern.First, the government has been tardy with its reaction even though the Bank Lippo issue has become the talk of the town for over two months.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Finance ministry to probe Bank Lippo auditor

Finance ministry to probe Bank Lippo auditorDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance launched on Friday an investigation into three appraisal firms and one auditor that had conducted an appraisal on assets and the audited financial report of Bank Lippo, for possible ...

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Kabelvision service poor

Kabelvision service poor If anyone needs a compelling reason why monopolies should be abolished they need only to become Kabelvision subscribers in the Senopati area, where I have both my office and house. Both subscribe to Kabelvision and its broadband service, or lack of it.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Bankruptcy suit against Unilever dismissed

Bankruptcy suit against Unilever dismissedThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe Central Jakarta Commercial Court dismissed on Friday a bankruptcy petition against consumer goods manufacturing giant PT Unilever Indonesia, the company said in a press statement.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/N. Korea's provocations need proper response

N. Korea's provocations need proper responseThe Daily Yomiuri, Asia News Network, Tokyo North Korea has reactivated a 5,000-kilowatt graphite- moderated nuclear reactor in blatant disregard of repeated warnings from the international community, including a resolution adopted the International ...

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Why not live in harmony?

Why not live in harmony? I really enjoy visiting QB bookshops in Jakarta. The staff there are always smiling and helpful and brighten my day after many hours in the office.Nevertheless, an incident occurred on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003 which disappointed me.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Working effectively for family business requires ongoing dialog

Working effectively for family business requires ongoing dialogPri Notowidigdo, The Amrop Hever Group, Global Executive Search, (e-mail: jakarta@amrophever.com) Andy Dasyat (fictitious) faces the dilemma of balancing family with business needs.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Threats to the press

Threats to the press I would like to comment on PDI-P leader threatens press, students (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 24, 2003).

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/TNI's latest move

TNI's latest move a bid to fool the clock?Imanuddin Razak Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta iman@thejakartapost.com Army chief of staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu fired a lethal shot on Feb.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Jakarta to be hit by dengue outbreak

Jakarta to be hit by dengue outbreakBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakartans should prepare themselves for one of the worst outbreaks of dengue fever in years as the city -- one of the regions with a high risk of dengue -- will likely experience the peak of the disease's five-year ...

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Indonesian military turning its back on reforms

Indonesian military turning its back on reforms Lee Kim Chew The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore Thinking of reforms in the Indonesian military? Banish the thought -- for now at least.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Non-Aligned Movement and Iraq crisis

Non-Aligned Movement and Iraq crisisRiza Sihbudi, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta The 13th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from Feb. 20 to Feb.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Plantation bill attracts sharp criticism from farmers, NGOs

Plantation bill attracts sharp criticism from farmers, NGOsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A controversial plantation bill has come under fire from non- governmental organizations (NGOs) and farmer associations, which say that if passed the bill would harm both the people and ...

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Timber firm Barito to buy Enim Musi Leastari

Timber firm Barito to buy Enim Musi LeastariThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta One of the country's largest timber companies, PT Barito Pacific Timber announced on Thursday that it had provided US$255.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, March. 1, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, March. 1, 2003Exhibition* Masks, Berbagai Ekspresi dari Berbagai Budaya, jointly organized by Erasmus Huis and Rembulan Cantik Studio in Yogyakarta, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan South Jakarta, (Tel. 021-5241069), until March. 15, 9 a.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Indian convict faces May execution for drug offense

Indian convict faces May execution for drug offenseApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Prosecutors here said on Friday that they would execute Ayodnya Prasad Chaubey, an Indian citizen sentenced to death on drug charges in the North Sumatra capital of Medan, by May at ...

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, March. 3, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, March. 3, 2003Exhibition* Masks, Berbagai Ekspresi dari Berbagai Budaya,by Erasmus Huis and Rembulan Cantik Studio in Yogyakarta, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan South Jakarta, (Tel. 021- 5241069), until March. 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/East Flood Canal no panacea: BPPT hydologist

East Flood Canal no panacea: BPPT hydologistEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Building the East Flood Canal is unlikely to completely solve Jakarta's flood problems, but would lessen it, says Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, a hydrologist at the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology ...

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Govt urged to issue regulation on Papuan People's Assembly

Govt urged to issue regulation on Papuan People's AssemblyNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua The Coalition of Peace-Loving Papuan Women has called on the central government to approve the draft regulation on the Papuan People's Assembly (MRP), which, when formed, will play ...

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Fire guts textile plant

Fire guts textile plant TANGERANG: A textile plant owned by PT. Sandratex in Ciputat, Tangerang, was gutted by a fire on Friday afternoon, but no fatalities were reported.Juharna, a firefighter of the South Jakarta Fire Department, said as quoted by online news provider detik.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/PDI-P special congress unlikely

PDI-P special congress unlikely JAKARTA: First gentlemen Taufik Kiemas played down on Friday the threat of a special congress of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan).

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/'TNI led by antireformists'

'TNI led by antireformists'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The persistence of the Indonesian Military (TNI)'s leaders in defending a bill that could allow the institution to regain its power reflects their failure to comply with the reform movement, analysts have concluded.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/City to be hit by large dengue outbreak

City to be hit by large dengue outbreakBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaJakartans should prepare themselves for one of the worst outbreaks of dengue fever in years as the city -- one of the regions with a high risk of dengue -- will likely experience the peak of the disease's five-year ...

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/KPU members mull resignation over unclear status

KPU members mull resignation over unclear statusTiarma Siboro and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) is facing a brain drain as the institution has yet to settle a dispute over the status of its members, suggesting gloomy prospects for the ...

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/The Changing Role of Indonesia in the OIC

The Changing Role of Indonesia in the OICAnak Agung Banyu Perwita Department of International Relations Parahyangan Catholic University Bandung banyu@home.unpar.ac.id As reported by The Jakarta Post (Feb.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Coming full circle

Coming full circle from ashes of HiroshimaWe're all to blame for the option of first resort Simon Tisdall Guardian News Service London The approaching Middle East convulsion is hardly an aberration.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Fund misuse report upsets minister

Fund misuse report upsets ministerM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A report on irregularities in the use of state funds has infuriated Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah, who threatened to sue the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) for defamation.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Finance ministry to probe Bank Lippo auditor

Finance ministry to probe Bank Lippo auditorDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance launched on Friday an investigation into three appraisal firms and one auditor that had conducted an appraisal on assets and the audited financial report of Bank Lippo, for possible ...

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Why not live in harmony?

Why not live in harmony? I really enjoy visiting QB bookshops in Jakarta. The staff there are always smiling and helpful and brighten my day after many hours in the office.Nevertheless, an incident occurred on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003 which disappointed me.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Gusmao uneasy about indictments of RI generals

Gusmao uneasy about indictments of RI generalsWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali East Timor President Xanana Gusmao voiced disappointment over the court's issuance of dozens of indictments of senior Indonesian officials for serious crimes committed in the territory in ...

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Peru FM makes brief visit to Indonesia

Peru FM makes brief visit to Indonesia JAKARTA: Peruvian foreign minister Allan Wagner Tizon made a brief visit to Indonesia on Friday to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Elections, Bali and Aceh projects boost U.S. aid to Indonesia

Elections, Bali and Aceh projects boost U.S. aid to IndonesiaBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Preparing for next year's elections, recovering Bali from the terrorist attacks, and building peace in the war-torn province of Aceh have made the case for a US$10 million increase in funds ...

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Musician Djaduk releases new album 'Quintessence'

Musician Djaduk releases new album 'Quintessence'Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Without much publicity, a new solo album titled Quintessence from Yogyakarta musician Djaduk Ferianto was released here on Thursday.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/JP/5/mati

JP/5/mati4 x 12 Indian convict faces May execution for drug offense JP/5/Sumut2 x 25 PDI-P backs ex-generals for top post in North Sumatra JP/5/sunan1 x 36 Cirebon to crown new sultan next month JP/5/MRP2 x 30 Govt urged to issue regulation on Papuan People's Assembly ...

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/TV Program: Monday, March. 3, 2003

TV Program: Monday, March. 3, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service 7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria8:00 Talk Show: RT/RW 8:30 DRTV Indonesia9:00 Tampil Lebih Menarik9:30 Religious Teachings10:30 Music11:00 ...

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/'Sign a legal contract when hiring a maid'

'Sign a legal contract when hiring a maid' The absence of regulations governing domestic service agencies, housemaids and employers has contributed to the rising cases of robberies involving domestic helpers.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/City to be hit by large dengue outbreak

City to be hit by large dengue outbreakBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaJakartans should prepare themselves for one of the worst outbreaks of dengue fever in years as the city -- one of the regions with a high risk of dengue -- will likely experience the peak of the disease's five-year ...

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Tanah Abang versus Bali?

Tanah Abang versus Bali? Ten days after thousands of kiosks at the Tanah Abang textile market were ravaged by fire, not a single institution has come forward to claim responsibility for the disaster -- just as expected.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/An Army get-together

An Army get-together Since his appointment as Army chief of staff, Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu has twice organized reunions for retired generals his senior as well as for his active juniors, just to maintain good relations.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/PDI-P backs ex-generals for top post in North Sumatra

PDI-P backs ex-generals for top post in North SumatraApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has named four retired Army generals as gubernatorial candidates to lead the province of North Sumatra for the next five years.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Court delays verdict for Noer Muis

Court delays verdict for Noer Muis JAKARTA: The human rights tribunal delayed on Friday its verdict on former East Timor military commander Brig. Gen. Noer Muis, one of 18 Indonesian nationals prosecuted for crimes against humanity in East Timor in 1999."The judges are yet to agree on the verdict.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Timber firm Barito to buy Enim Musi Leastari

Timber firm Barito to buy Enim Musi LeastariThe Jakarta Post JakartaOne of the country's largest timber companies, PT Barito Pacific Timber announced on Thursday that it had provided US$255.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/5 Indonesian detained for overstaying in U.S.

5 Indonesian detained for overstaying in U.S.Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five Indonesian nationals have been detained by immigration authorities in the United States for violating their visas, taking Jakarta by surprise.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/17 RI students stay put in Iraq

17 RI students stay put in Iraq JAKARTA: At least 17 of 34 Indonesian students evacuated from Iraq to Syria recently have decided to return to Iraq at their own risk, an official said Friday.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Body parts of victims to be cremated

Body parts of victims to be cremated DENPASAR, Bali: The body parts of the victims of the Bali bombing are scheduled to be cremated at Mumbul cemetery, Nusa Dua, on Saturday and their ashes will be released at Sanur beach."There are 169 bags of unidentified body parts to be cremated at 10 a.m.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Mining agency, water companies sign pact

Mining agency, water companies sign pact JAKARTA: The city mining agency, city-owned tap water company PAM Jaya and its two foreign operators signed a joint agreement on Thursday on underground water usage and the tap water produced by PAM Jaya's foreign operators.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Busway starts trial period

Busway starts trial periodNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many motorists and pedestrians were amazed to see two new city buses, escorted by a number of City Transportation Agency motorcycles and cars, driving along Jl. Sudirman and Jl. MH Thamrin on Friday.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Aceh: An extremely fragile peace agreement

Aceh: An extremely fragile peace agreementInternational Crisis Group, Brussel/Jakarta On Dec. 9, 2002, an agreement on cessation of hostilities in Aceh was concluded in Geneva, bringing hope that an end to the 26-year-old conflict between Indonesian government forces and guerrillas of the ...

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Breeder takes peacocks under his wing

Breeder takes peacocks under his wingBambang M., Contributor, Yogyakarta At times, luck plays an important role in one's success. And Sudartomo believes luck has contributed the most to his success in breeding the rare green peacock in captivity.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/'Unprofessional police need better role models'

'Unprofessional police need better role models'Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As more and more police officers committed crimes, extra effort by the officers' superiors would be needed to supervise their behavioral development, a noted criminologist said on Friday.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/On antiwar demonstrations

On antiwar demonstrations In the Feb. 26 edition of The Jakarta Post, Spartz laments the worldwide antiwar protests, but has taken his axe to the wrong tree. The issue is not Saddam Hussein's crimes, which are well known to the whole world.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Kadin DKI to help traders

Kadin DKI to help traders JAKARTA: The Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin DKI) vowed on Friday to help the occupants of burned kiosks in the Tanah Abang textile market in Central Jakarta, to retain their leases on the kiosks.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/House to define BPOM's authority

House to define BPOM's authority JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) Commission VII for health and social welfare will facilitate efforts to eliminate overlapping duties between the Ministry of Health and the Drugs and Food Control Agency (BPOM).

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Police told to get sharp with terrorism cases

Police told to get sharp with terrorism casesMoch. N. Kurniawan and Wahyoe Boediwardana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Denpasar The rejection of the dossiers of the Bali bombing suspects showed that the Indonesian police lack professionalism in dealing with the terrorist attacks, observers say.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Negotiated deal the best but...

Negotiated deal the best but...S. Abeywickrama, The Island, Asia News Network, Colombo, Sri Lanka At a recent press conference Chief Negotiator of the Srilanka (GOSL) team Prof. G. L.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Mega's move to split Papua unconstitutional: Expert

Mega's move to split Papua unconstitutional: ExpertKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Opposition continues to mount against President Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision to partition the province of Papua into three smaller provinces.Claiming that the decision contradicted Law No.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Peru FM makes a brief visit to RI

Peru FM makes a brief visit to RI JAKARTA: Peruvian Minister for Foreign Affairs Allan Wagner Tizon made a brief visit to Indonesia on Friday to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Pushing Saddam Against the Wall

Pushing Saddam Against the WallFacing Saddam's sword: Better to push him against the wall Joe Clark and Alton Frye Yale Center for the Study of Globalization "It is important to push the Iraqis up against a wall and not leave them any way out regarding the questions which they must answer and ...

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Owners of high-rises indifferent to fire checks

Owners of high-rises indifferent to fire checksDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Fire Department said on Friday the managements of many high-rise buildings were often uncooperative when it came to regular checks of their fire safety systems and equipment.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/All the best, Lin Che Wei!

All the best, Lin Che Wei!Yanuar Nugroho, Director, The Business Watch Indonesia, Surakarta, yanuar-n@unisosdem.org A short message service (SMS) on the morning of Feb.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/A close look at EOR: Enhanced oil recovery

A close look at EOR: Enhanced oil recoveryDavid M. Schiller Contributor Jakarta Many people unfortunately believe that oil occurs as huge underground pools or lakes, trapped in massive subterranean caves. This misconception, however, is far from the truth. Oil is actually found within rock.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Sandy upset in ITF quarterfinals

Sandy upset in ITF quarterfinalsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Second seeded Sandy Gumulya stumbled to an upset 6-7(5), 7-6(4), 6-4 loss to fellow Indonesian Dian Mayasari in the girls' singles quarterfinal round match at the ITF Junior Championship here on Friday.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Economists doubt investment will come ahead of elections

Economists doubt investment will come ahead of electionsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's launch of Invest in Indonesia Year 2003 will lead to a dead end because no concrete action has been taken to support the program and political uncertainty will increase ahead of ...

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Bankruptcy suit against Unilever dismissed

Bankruptcy suit against Unilever dismissedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta Commercial Court dismissed on Friday a bankruptcy petition against consumer goods manufacturing giant PT Unilever Indonesia, the company said in a press statement.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003

JP/Cirebon to crown new sultan this month

Cirebon to crown new sultan this monthNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java The royal family of Cirebon's Kanoman sultanate said on Friday it would go ahead with its plan to crown Elang Muhammad Saladin as the new sultan next month despite strong opposition from a number of family ...