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Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Loyalists announce support for Hamzah

Loyalists announce support for HamzahKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Supporters of United Development Party (PPP) chairman Hamzah Haz backed his leadership on Friday, vowing to push for the reelection of the veteran politician during a five-day congress starting on May 20.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Buddhists attend celebration of Waisak Day at Borobudur Temple

Buddhists attend celebration of Waisak Day at Borobudur TempleTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Thousands of Buddhists celebrated on Friday Buddha's Day of Enlightenment, or Waisak, at the famed Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/U.S. to issue `greenback' with more colors

U.S. to issue `greenback' with more colorsJAKARTA: As part of an ongoing effort to combat counterfeiting for its currency, U.S. government recently unveiled a new US$20 note design with enhanced security features and subtle background colors.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Rapid growth continues despite regulatory problem

Rapid growth continues despite regulatory problemDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta As sounds, pictures and data are sent from and to many parts of the city, country or world, the cellular business has always been a lucrative venture today.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Jakarta KPUD to get its five members

Jakarta KPUD to get its five membersArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite criticism surrounding the process of fit and proper test to elect members of the Jakarta General Elections Commission (Jakarta KPUD), the General Elections Commission (KPU) is still optimistic about finding ...

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/`We need political change, not just political survival'

`We need political change, not just political survival'Ignas Kleden, Sociologist, The Center for East Indonesian Affairs (CEIA), Jakarta "My loyalty to my country ends where my loyalty to my party begins." This paraphrase of an old political saying seems to hold true for us today.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Aceh peace given last chance

Aceh peace given last chanceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Negotiators from Indonesia and the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) have left for Tokyo to give peace one last chance, although a senior official said there was little hope the meeting would revive a faltering peace process.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Good commercial courts imperative for recovery

Good commercial courts imperative for recoveryMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's commercial courts, renowned for being ineffective and corrupt, must be reformed to encourage more investment and in turn boost economic recovery and growth, an expert said.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/U.S. to issue more colorful `greenback'

U.S. to issue more colorful `greenback' As part of an ongoing effort to combat counterfeiting for its currency, U.S. government recently unveiled a new US$20 note design with enhanced security features and subtle background colors.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Connecting more people in more liberal market

Connecting more people in more liberal marketI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta This special page is specially published in observance of the World Telecommunications Day which is worldwide celebrated on May 17 (today).

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Facing the religious dilemma in education

Facing the religious dilemma in educationSimon Marcus Gower Director Research and Development Harapan Bangsa School Banten, Tangerang Moral issues always have the potential to degenerate into a hazardous quagmire.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Bulog urges govt to halt rice imports

Bulog urges govt to halt rice importsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) urged the Ministry of Industry and Trade to impose a temporary ban on all rice imports until at least September to protect domestic producers against lower priced imported rice, thereby pushing the ...

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Experts warn Jakarta not ready for big quake

Experts warn Jakarta not ready for big quakeZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A earthquake on Wednesday jolted Jakarta and raised concerns that tall buildings in the capital city could be very vulnerable to larger earthquakes, experts said.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Bomb suspect regrets killing non-Americans

Bomb suspect regrets killing non-AmericansWahyoe Boedhiwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Ali Imron, a key suspect in the Bali bomb blasts in October last year, said he felt "regret" after learning that most of the 202 victims killed in the attack were non-Americans.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, May 17, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, May 17, 2003Exhibitions* Visual Arts: 50 ans d'estampes (50 tahun seni cetak di atas kertas), Galeri Nasional Indonesia (the National Gallery of Indonesia), Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., until May 29.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/RI, Germany agree to cooperate in fight against terrorism

RI, Germany agree to cooperate in fight against terrorismFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Germany have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties by joining hands in the war on terrorism, as well as the protection of investments here.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Foreign fishing vessels nabbed

Foreign fishing vessels nabbed JP/5/AcrossForeign fishing vessels nabbedSUNGAI LIAT, Bangka Belitung: The Navy has captured two foreign vessels carrying crew members from Thailand that was fishing illegally in the waters of Bangka Belitung, said a local Navy officer.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Pertamina makes quality asphalt

Pertamina makes quality asphalt State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina has started to produce high grade asphalt to compete with imported products, a company official said.M.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Thousands of Acehnese ready to take refuge

Thousands of Acehnese ready to take refugeNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Despite the apparent normalcy, hundreds of thousands of residents of North Aceh, a stronghold of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), are preparing to flee their villages and take refuge if the government launches ...

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Dangers of a military counterinsurgency operation

Dangers of a military counterinsurgency operation On May 9, The Jakarta Post held a panel discussion on Aceh with former Indonesian Military (TNI) general affairs chief Lt. Gen. (ret) Suaidi Marassabessy, former minister of justice and human rights Hasballah M.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/`The longer the holiday, the more sluggish my business will be'

`The longer the holiday, the more sluggish my business will be' The country's economic slowdown has motivated the government to shift certain national holidays to allow people to have a longer weekend, in order to boost domestic tourism.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Women still discriminated against: ILO

Women still discriminated against: ILO JAKARTA: Discrimination against women remains rampant in Indonesian workplaces, the International Labor Organization (ILO) says.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Payung Hitam's 'Awasawas' parodies human tragedy

Payung Hitam's 'Awasawas' parodies human tragedyBlontank Poer The Jakarta Post Bandung In conjunction with its 20th anniversary, Bandung-based Payung Hitam (Black Umbrella) theatrical group performed their new work, Awasawas (Caution).

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Court to proceed with Rizieq trial

Court to proceed with Rizieq trial JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court judges ruled on Wednesday to proceed with the trial of Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) chairman Habib Rizieq Shihab who is charged with insulting the authorities and instigating a string of vandalism attacks in the city.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Firm action

Firm action needed against GAM From Media IndonesiaThe greater part of the Aceh population supports the peace- making process in the region and the outcome of conflict settlement so far. But certain elements in society are attempting to spoil the process and ruin the chance of compromise.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/New Yogyakarta trend: Fish culture in a channel

New Yogyakarta trend: Fish culture in a channelMachmud NA, Contributor, Yogyakarta Walking along the streets near the UIN Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (IAIN) used to be very unpleasant. Garbage was piled everywhere and a strong smell emanated from the nearby gutter.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Safety on flights

Safety on flights While flying to Denpasar from Dili on May 1 with Merpati, none of the crew announced, as they should, that mobile phones or other electronic devices cannot be used during the flight.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/The country's economic slowdown has motivated the government to

The country's economic slowdown has motivated the government to shift certain national holidays to allow people to have a longer weekend, in order to boost domestic tourism. This week, people have four consecutive days off, starting Thursday.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Self-interests deprive Aceh people of peace

Self-interests deprive Aceh people of peaceEndy M. Bayuni, Deputy Chief Editor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For people who have almost always lived in a state of war over the last hundred years, living in peace is a luxury, perhaps even an aberration.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Former badminton star Minarni dies

Former badminton star Minarni diesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minarni Sudaryanto, the national badminton star in the 1960s and 1970s, died of acute pneumonia at Pertamina Hospital in Jakarta at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, a report said.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/`Awasawas' parodies human tragedy

`Awasawas' parodies human tragedyBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Bandung In conjunction with its 20th anniversary, Bandung-based Payung Hitam (Black Umbrella) theatrical group performed its new work, Awasawas (Be Careful!).

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Ariel Sharon

Ariel Sharon On the eve of his meeting with Abu Mazen and President Bush, Ariel Sharon refuses to make any significant Israeli gesture, and makes do with slender steps that have been tried in the past and failed.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Nothing friendly about RI's 4-0 loss to Malaysia

Nothing friendly about RI's 4-0 loss to MalaysiaMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian U-23 soccer team was routed 0-4 by Malaysia in a friendly here on Wednesday, with the finger of blame being pointed at officials from national soccer body PSSI.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/RI, Malaysia talk about terror

RI, Malaysia talk about terror JAKARTA: National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar and Malaysian Police chief Tan Sri Norian May held an informal meeting on Wednesday to discuss several issues, including international terrorism eradication.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/The inner sanctus of trade, stopping unfair practices

The inner sanctus of trade, stopping unfair practicesYanuar Nugroho, Director, The Business Watch Indonesia, Surakarta, yanuar-n@unisosdem.org Business nowadays is no different than what it was before, except that it is now so widespread and is such a powerful force.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Military kills two rebels in Papua

Military kills two rebels in PapuaNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Papua Two unidentified rebels of the Papua Independence Organization (OPM) were killed over a two-day gunfight with soldiers who were hunting down those who killed security members and stole munitions from the ...

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/License plate-based restriction may be imposed on all roads

License plate-based restriction may be imposed on all roadsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many car owners may have to leave their vehicle in the garage on certain weekdays if the city administration goes ahead with its plan to limit the number of private vehicles on the road in ...

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Garuda may default on debt due to SARS

Garuda may default on debt due to SARSThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's national carrier, Garuda Indonesia, may default on its debt repayment this year due to a sharp downturn in business triggered by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) epidemic, a senior company official said.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Govt readies anticorruption court

Govt readies anticorruption court JAKARTA: The government has begun preparations for the establishment of the long-awaited special court to hear corruption cases, as mandated by Law No. 30, 2002 on Corruption Eradication Commission (KPTKP).Supreme Court Judge Paulus E.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/JP/7/JUNITA

JP/7/JUNITAForeigners steal Indonesian jobs, says Immigration dept.Junita Sitorus Directorate General of Immigration Jakarta junita_st@yahoo.com A parade of reactions against the new visa policy released by the government on March 31 were recently published in The Jakarta Post and other media.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Indonesian Children's Choir to tour U.S.

Indonesian Children's Choir to tour U.S.Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the success of last year's Children of the World Choir Concert at the Jakarta International Convention Center, the Indonesian Children's Choir, directed by Aida Swenson Simanjuntak, will depart next ...

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/'Flexibility that needs government's leverage'

'Flexibility that needs government's leverage'Zatni Arbi, Contributor, Jakarta Most urbanites in Indonesia take fixed wire-line telephones and mobile phones for granted. We carry our cells everywhere, and they have probably become more important to us than our wallets.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Dewi Anggraeni

Dewi Anggraeni Journalist Melbourne Indonesia is not the only country where state departments appear not to speak to one another.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Military to continue operations in Aceh: Army chief

Military to continue operations in Aceh: Army chiefLela E. Madjiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A unit commander orders his troops to set fire to a house and shoot its unarmed occupants to death. The attackers get away with the crime.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Yogya hosts international conference

Yogya hosts international conferenceSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A three-day international conference on decentralization opened on Thursday in Yogyakarta, discussing Indonesia's experience in delegating power to the regions following three decades of authoritarian rule.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Systemic corruption

Systemic corruption The Indonesian Transparency Society (MTI) has shocked us with its revelation that the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) has found irregularities involving Rp 820 billion (US$97.62 million) in Jakarta city institutions and enterprises.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Indonesian Children Choir to tour U.S.

Indonesian Children Choir to tour U.S.================= Tantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post Jakarta -----------------Following the success of last year's Children of the World Choir Concert at the Jakarta International Convention Center, the Indonesian Children's Choir directed by Aida Swenson ...

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/RI, Germany pledge cooperation

RI, Germany pledge cooperation in fighting against terrorism Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesia and Germany have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties by joining hands in the war on terrorism, as well as the protection of investments here.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Military operations

Military operations the only solution I'm referring to the article published in The Jakarta Post on May 9, titled Military operations never achieve results. I don't know for sure whether this is about military operations in Aceh or military operations in general in Indonesia.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/IPB students want Internet at dorm

IPB students want Internet at dorm BOGOR: The Bogor Institute of Agriculture promised to provide students with Internet connections in their dormitories following a protest by 500 students on Monday.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Govt delays West Java gubernatorial election

Govt delays West Java gubernatorial electionYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java Taking a lesson from other provinces, Home Minister Hari Sabarno ordered the West Java legislative council to delay the gubernatorial election until all candidates met all administrative ...

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Taiwan to compensate families of three RI SARS victims

Taiwan to compensate families of three RI SARS victimsSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The families of three Indonesian nurses who died of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Taipei will receive financial compensation worth US$27,780 (Rp 250 million) each from the Taiwanese ...

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/Limestone quarries ruin Gunungkidul's beauty

Limestone quarries ruin Gunungkidul's beautyBambang M and Gigin W Utomo, Contributors, Yogyakarta Hilly Gunungkidul is often stereotyped as a barren land where life is tough when the prolonged dry spell causes a severe drought in many subdistricts, notably the coastal south.

Sat, 17 May 2003

JP/IBRA, creditors make new APP debt restructuring proposal

IBRA, creditors make new APP debt restructuring proposalDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) and foreign institutional creditors of Asia Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd.