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Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Mob attacks Kontras over Aceh stance

Mob attacks Kontras over Aceh stanceDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 100 members of a nationalist youth organization attacked on Tuesday the office of a local human rights watchdog, the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) here and assaulted five staff ...

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Ex-drug addicts get training

Ex-drug addicts get training JAKARTA: Sixty-five former drug addicts are receiving free training in Rawa Lumbu district to become motorcycle mechanics.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/'Reading habits of our society poor'

'Reading habits of our society poor' With its population of 215 million people, Indonesia only publishes about 6,000 new titles of books a year. This is far fewer than the 10,000 new titles that are published annually in neighboring Malaysia for its population of 24.5 million.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Cozy, romantic, homey aura at Godeliva

Cozy, romantic, homey aura at GodelivaLes Coffier, Contributor, Jakarta Post Anyone trying to open a new restaurant these days in Kemang, South Jakarta, is faced with quite a task.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Four escapees recaptured

Four escapees recaptured JAKARTA: The police managed to recapture on Tuesday another four detainees out of the 17 who escaped on Monday morning from Bekasi Police station.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/RI judo squad not likely to train overseas

RI judo squad not likely to train overseasMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While an overseas outing would likely help Indonesia's judokas prepare for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the athletes will likely have to make do with training at home.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Turning strategy into concrete action

Turning strategy into concrete action Drug use, including drugs that are injected, is rampant among youths in Bali, Bali Provincial Narcotics Agency Rehabilitation and Treatment Center head Dr Made Molin Yudiasa says.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Jakarta could lose 20 islands: Official

Jakarta could lose 20 islands: OfficialBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta could lose 20 islands located in the Thousand Islands regency as a result of the revision of Law No. 34/1999 on Jakarta as a special administration, an official said on Tuesday.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Debate may delay Constitutional Court bill

Debate may delay Constitutional Court billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A meeting between leaders of the House of Representatives and the chairmen of House factions failed on Tuesday to reach a consensus on who should lead the special committee deliberating the bill on the ...

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Wrong prescription can kill the 'Unitary State'

Wrong prescription can kill the 'Unitary State'Endy M. Bayuni, Deputy chief editor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Was Indonesia really about to lose Aceh to the Free Aceh Movement (GAM)? Was Indonesia's territorial integrity really under any serious threat from GAM's actions?Hearing top officials in ...

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Tokyo meeting doomed to fail from the start

Tokyo meeting doomed to fail from the startFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was almost midnight in Tokyo when Indonesia's chief negotiator, Wiryono Sastrohandoyo, waited inside a holding room at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) office for Free Aceh Movement ...

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Making the most of nutritious asparagus

Making the most of nutritious asparagusMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Asparagus is used to make a variety of delicious treats and light snacks, and soups and purees in cuisines around the world.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/House passes bill on SOEs into law

House passes bill on SOEs into lawDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives endorsed on Tuesday a bill on state- owned enterprises (SOEs) at a plenary session, which stipulates tighter supervision as part of efforts to improve efficiency, as well as to avoid misuse ...

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Forest fires on the rise in Riau and Kalimantan

Forest fires on the rise in Riau and KalimantanHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau With the beginning of the dry season, an increasing number of forest fires have been detected in Riau and Kalimantan, raising a thick haze that could disrupt air transportation in the region and ...

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Mercury pollutes C. Kalimantan rivers

Mercury pollutes C. Kalimantan rivers PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Seven out of 11 large rivers in Central Kalimantan are contaminated with mercury used by illegal miners, highlighting the environmental cost of allowing the illegal business to expand.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/The fallout from the Iraq war

The fallout from the Iraq warSome Arab intellectuals are happy, but many are bitter and confused Barry Rubin Editor, 'Middle East Review International Affairs (MERIA) Journal' Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Within the past month, Iraq has been the scene of jubilation and some ...

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Conflict in Aceh

Conflict in Aceh * Intelligence and counterinsurgency -- Page 2 * Alleged GAM members kidnap 10 fishermen -- Page 3 * Govt starts prosecuting alleged GAM members -- Page 3 * Tokyo meeting doomed to fail from the beginning -- Page 3 * Wrong prescription can kill the 'Unitary State' -- Page 6 * ...

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/GPS system improves service of taxis

GPS system improves service of taxisZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dian was surprised when the taxi she had ordered arrived within five minutes of her calling the operator. Usually a cab would take an average of 30 minutes to reach her office in Mampang, South Jakarta.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Govt says it won't be able to meet privatization target

Govt says it won't be able to meet privatization targetDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government conceded on Tuesday that it was unlikely to meet its target of raising Rp 8 trillion (about US$970 million) in privatization revenue for this year due to a mixture of internal and ...

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/TNI to sue 'Koran Tempo' over alleged false report

TNI to sue 'Koran Tempo' over alleged false reportTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh The Indonesian Military (TNI) will sue the Koran Tempo daily newspaper for allegedly publishing incorrect reports over the killing of 10 civilians during a raid in the first week of a major ...

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Not handouts, but a hand up

Not handouts, but a hand upSteven C.M. Wong Institute of Strategic and International Studies Malaysia New Straits Times Kuala Lumpur New Strategies Towards Stimulating the Nation's Economic Growth, or the Government's package of 90 economic measures released last week, was altogether a ...

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/New visa hurts RI's tourism

New visa hurts RI's tourism Maybe we should thank Julia Sitorus for contributing her arguments in favor of stricter visa policies (The Jakarta Post, May 19).

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/WB promises more support in fight against poverty

WB promises more support in fight against povertyFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Bank will intensify its support for the government's effort to fight poverty by providing more loans for cities and regencies in the future, the Bank's representative said.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/The TNI shoots itself in the foot in Aceh

The TNI shoots itself in the foot in AcehOng Hock Chuan, Maverick, Jakarta It is too early to say who will win the war in Aceh but one thing is for certain: the Indonesian Military (TNI) is taking a licking on the public relations front.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Officials arrest fish bombers

Officials arrest fish bombers KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: A district chief and his staff in Southeast Sulawesi's Muna regency caught seven fish bombers red- handed and seized 500 kilograms of illegal fish catch from them.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Earthquake kills one in N. Maluku

Earthquake kills one in N. MalukuYongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado, North Sulawesi An earthquake hit Morotai Island in North Maluku, killing a child, injuring seven and damaging 180 houses.Chief of the N.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Minister to attend OIC meeting

Minister to attend OIC meeting JAKARTA: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hasan Wirayuda is scheduled to attend a ministerial meeting of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Tehran, Iran, from May 28 to May 30.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Aceh desperate for food, medicine

Aceh desperate for food, medicineThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Humanitarian problems in Aceh look set to increase, as the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) has said it is facing shortages of medicine and food for people in the war-torn province.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Pak-Afghan relations

Pak-Afghan relationsM.J. Zahedi The Daily Star Asia News Network Dhaka Pakistan is forging new ties with the new rulers of Afghanistan. But it is not as easy as it is said. Pakistan's image as a strong supporter of the Taliban is proving a psychological barrier.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Can methadone help win the fight against HIV?

Can methadone help win the fight against HIV?Santi W.E. Soekanto, Journalist, Denpasar, Bali "I am exhausted," a gaunt man in his late 30s said quietly.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Tackling world poverty in the postboom years

Tackling world poverty in the postboom yearsLarry Elliott, Guardian News Service, London Tackling global poverty is like protecting the environment: It's something for the good times.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/The strengthening rupiah

The strengthening rupiah The strengthening rupiah and moderating the volatility of its exchange rate since last year have created a virtuous cycle within the economy, further bolstering macroeconomic stability.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Four escapees recaptured

Four escapees recaptured JAKARTA: The police managed to recapture on Tuesday another four detainees out of the 17 who escaped on Monday morning from Bekasi Police station.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Three Papua villagers in hiding die of starvation

Three Papua villagers in hiding die of starvationNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Three residents of Kuyawage village in the Papua regency of Wamena have reportedly starved to death after fleeing their homes to avoid a sweep by the Army for those responsible for last month's ...

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Losers protest N. Sumatra election

Losers protest N. Sumatra electionApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Seven independent candidates who had contested the North Sumatra gubernatorial election are seeking the annulment of Rizal Nurdin's reelection on Monday, alleging that they had been discriminated against.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, May 28, 2003

TV Program: Wednesday, May 28, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah12:00 p.m.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Dyslexia delays a child's ability to read

Dyslexia delays a child's ability to readDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, drdonya@hotmail.com Dyslexia is the most common learning disability in children, but what exactly is it?Dyslexia is an impairment in the brain's ability to translate written images received from the eyes into meaningful ...

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Hands off the "Super-Euro"

Hands off the "Super-Euro"Alberto Alesina and Francesco Giavazzi Project Syndicate Three years ago, the European single currency, the Euro, was born at an exchange rate of 1:US$1.17, which presumably was deemed to reflect appropriately price levels on both sides of the Atlantic at that time.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Stop forest exploitation: Papuans

Stop forest exploitation: Papuans JAKARTA: Papuan tribal leaders and students from Greater Jakarta urged the government on Tuesday to revoke forest concessions given to dozens of companies that have failed to preserve the environment.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Batam struggles to cope with plunge in tourist arrivals

Batam struggles to cope with plunge in tourist arrivalsFadli, Contributor, Batam The quiet situation immediately turned lively when a group of 60 Singaporean tourists arrived at Hotel Novotel in the Kawasan Tanjung resort area on Batam last Saturday.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Stop forest exploitation: Papuans

Stop forest exploitation: Papuans JAKARTA: Papuan tribal leaders and students from Greater Jakarta urged the government on Tuesday to revoke forest concessions given to dozens of companies that have failed to preserve the environment.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Hembing launches book on SARS

Hembing launches book on SARS JAKARTA: Herbal medicine expert H.M. Hembing Wijayakusuma has made the best of the ongoing Jakarta Book Festival 2003, launching his latest book Proteksi Dini Terhadap SARS (How to protect yourself from SARS).

Wed, 28 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.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Education bill gives rise to local rivalries

Education bill gives rise to local rivalriesThe Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Manado Regionalism is the latest, unintended consequence of the much- debated national education bill, which has already divided the nation along religious lines.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/NU, PKB fight over presidency

NU, PKB fight over presidencyA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The executive meeting of the National Awakening Party (PKB) opened on Tuesday evening amid a probable fierce battle over presidential candidate with its patron organization Nahdlatul Ulama.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Investment in electronics to jump

Investment in electronics to jump JAKARTA: The Ministry of Industry and Trade predicted that new investment in the electronic sector this year would reach around US$200 million, doubling last year's figure of $100 million.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Mideast road map welcomed but chances of reconciliation slim

Mideast road map welcomed but chances of reconciliation slimShlomo Avineri, Professor of Political Science, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Project Syndicate The recent push given by President George W.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Govt starts prosecuting alleged GAM members

Govt starts prosecuting alleged GAM membersMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As part of the government's campaign to end separatism in Aceh, the state has begun prosecuting 18 alleged members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) for treason and terrorism.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/More travel agents may close as business gets worse

More travel agents may close as business gets worseSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The outbreak of deadly Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) has dealt a major blow to the country's tourism industry.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Alleged GAM members kidnap 10 fishermen

Alleged GAM members kidnap 10 fishermenApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Ten local fishermen were freed on Tuesday after they were held for hours by a group of people, who were suspected to be members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Bali tourism industry faces bankruptcy

Bali tourism industry faces bankruptcyRita A. Widiadana and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali July to August is usually the peak season for the tourism industry on the island of Bali with thousands of foreign tourists enjoying the beauty of its beaches, rich culture and ...

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/The role of intelligence and counterinsurgency

The role of intelligence and counterinsurgencyKusnanto Anggoro, Senior Researcher, Center for Strategic and International Studies, (CSIS), Jakarta The importance of espionage in military affairs has been recognized since the beginning of recorded history.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/7 policemen quizzed over fatal shooting

7 policemen quizzed over fatal shootingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police stated on Tuesday that they were interrogating seven police officers over stray shootings that claimed the life of two girls, a toddler and a 12-year-old, in Taman Sari, West Jakarta, on Monday.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Only 10 Sumatran rhinos left

Only 10 Sumatran rhinos left KERINCI, Bengkulu: The double horned Sumatran rhino (dicerorhinus sumatrensis) is edging dangerously close to extinction with only 10 species left in their natural habitat in Sumatra's Kerinci National Park, a park official said.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/IPB Paddy Festival celebrates food

IPB Paddy Festival celebrates food JAKARTA: The Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB), in cooperation with the Cultural Division of the French Foreign Ministry and CIRAD, a French research center on tropical agronomy, is holding the Paddy Festival at the IPB campus in Dermaga, Bogor.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Hembing launches book on SARS

Hembing launches book on SARS JAKARTA: Herbal medicine expert H.M. Hembing Wijayakusuma has made the best of the ongoing Jakarta Book Festival 2003, launching his latest book Proteksi Dini Terhadap SARS (How to protect yourself from SARS).

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Permata offers Rp 1t mutual fund

Permata offers Rp 1t mutual fundEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Permata offers bond-based mutual funds called PermataInves worth Rp 1 trillion (US$117 million) to its customers, especially the preferred ones whose deposits exceed Rp 500 million.The bank has 1.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Government dissolves tourism development body

Government dissolves tourism development bodyM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has dissolved the Tourism and Culture Development Body (BP Budpar), was established in February 2002 to implement policies on tourism, and placed the disbanded organization under the Office of ...

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Thailand stuns over RI's policies on troubled Aceh

Thailand stuns over RI's policies on troubled AcehThe Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok By backing the attack on Aceh rebels, Bangkok may have given up on hopes for peace in the strife-torn provinceFor a country that doesn't like to make its foreign policy stance known, Thailand managed to ...

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Companies lax about environmental law

Companies lax about environmental lawThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister of the Environment Nabiel Makarim expressed on Monday disappointment with the findings of the 2002 environmental audit, which found that many companies had poor environmental management.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Traders against ruling on used clothes

Traders against ruling on used clothes JAKARTA: Dozens of activists from the Medan-based Association of Used Clothes Traders (APPB) held a peaceful protest at the lobby of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday, demanding that the government revoke the ban on the importing of used clothes.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Only 10 Sumatran rhinos left

Only 10 Sumatran rhinos left KERINCI, Bengkulu: The double horned Sumatran rhino (dicerorhinus sumatrensis) is edging dangerously close to extinction with only 10 species left in their natural habitat in Sumatra's Kerinci National Park, a park official said.

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Cheap books sell best at Jakarta Book Fair

Cheap books sell best at Jakarta Book FairTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Is it the cover or the content of a book that makes people eager to buy it? Or could it be the discounted price?The latter seems to be what is attracting visitors to the ongoing Jakarta Book Fair 2003 at ...

Wed, 28 May 2003

JP/Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 28, 2003

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 28, 2003Exhibition* Painting Cipta Pesona 2003 by Komunitas Seniman Muda Surabaya, at Taman Budaya Jawa Timur (East Java Cultural Center), Jl. Gentengkali No. 85, until May 31.