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Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Any healthy, nutritious food good for your child's health

Any healthy, nutritious food good for your child's health Dear Dr. Donya, The problem I want submit to your kind attention concerns children's food. My daughter (2 years and seven months old) has recently and frequently suffered skin eruptions on her face.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Salesman killed in traffic accident

Salesman killed in traffic accident TANGERANG: A salesman was killed on Tuesday when the driver of his vehicle lost control and hit the road fence about 50 meters from the Serpong toll gate heading into Kebon Nanas in Tangerang municipality.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Education bill

Education bill unrealisticFrom KompasThe national education bill has caused quite a stir in society, with the introduction of Article 13 paragraph (1)a requiring the teaching of different religious subjects.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 7, 2003

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 7, 2003Surabaya Art Festival at Balai Pemuda Surabaya complex Jl. Pemuda 15. Contact number 031-5040023. * Theaters: Monologue by Slamet Rahardjo, May 15. Student performances, May 16-17 and May 19-20. * Dances: Dancer Boi G. Shakti, May 27.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Govt looking into Indonesian SARS deaths in Taiwan

Govt looking into Indonesian SARS deaths in Taiwan The Jakarta Post Jakarta/MataramThe government is still attempting to determine the identities of four Indonesian nationals who recently died of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Taiwan.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Danamon sale further lifts sentiment in Indonesia

Danamon sale further lifts sentiment in IndonesiaDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The relatively successful sale of Bank Danamon is providing additional attractiveness for foreign investors to put their money here amid growing uncertainties in other parts of the region.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Soeharto asks Tommy to have faith

Soeharto asks Tommy to have faithThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Soeharto visited his son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra at Nusakambangan prison in Cilacap, Central Java, on Monday, telling his son to face up to the challenges of life and to keep praying.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/The stony road to peace in vexing Middle East

The stony road to peace in vexing Middle EastTerje Roed-Larsen, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East, Peace Process, New York Up to now there have been two approaches to peace in the Middle East.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Journalist recalls attack

Journalist recalls attack A Tempo journalist told the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday that he was hit by a tissue box thrown by Hidayat Lukman, alias Teddy Uban, during a protest at the weekly's office over an article about businessman Tomi Winata.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/House set to endorse education bill on May 20

House set to endorse education bill on May 20Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ignoring public opposition to the national education bill, the House of Representatives has set a May 20 date for the endorsement of the controversial law.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/The `blueprint' of RI's postcrisis economy

The `blueprint' of RI's postcrisis economyFaisal Basri and Gatot Arya Putra, Jakarta Indonesia's economic problems have reached alarming levels and efforts to solve them have led to improvements in certain sectors.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Indonesia turns eyes on labor opportunities in postwar Iraq

Indonesia turns eyes on labor opportunities in postwar IraqRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Mataram, East Nusa Tenggara While resuming its labor export to the Middle East, Indonesia continues in its efforts to persuade the United States and Britain to employ as many Indonesian workers as ...

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Autonomy and welfare

Autonomy and welfare The impudent cat-and-mouse game of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) concerning their participation, location and timing of the Joint Council meeting proves once more that GAM has never been, and will never be, serious about resolving the Aceh conflict peacefully.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Prime suspect named in Papua raid

Prime suspect named in Papua raidNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Police named an alleged commander of the separatist Free Papua Movement (OPM) as a key suspect in last month's armed robbery at the Wamena military district arsenal which left three men dead and dozens of ...

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Busan, Guangzhou absent in Medan

Busan, Guangzhou absent in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Sister Cities Busan, South Korea, and Guangzhou, China, were not among the participants in the A Mild International Sister Cities 2003 basketball tournament, which commenced here on Tuesday.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, May 7, 2003

TV Program: Wednesday, May 7, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Documentary 10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah12:00 p.m.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Drugs withdrawal confusing

Drugs withdrawal confusingTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's recall of 100 nutritional supplements produced by Pan Pharmaceuticals of Australia has caused confusion among vendors and consumers because of a lack of information on the decision.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/New parking system set to start on May 26

New parking system set to start on May 26Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A pilot project for a new on-street parking system is to be launched on May 26 in five locations across the city despite potential problems that may arise from its implementation.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Danamon sale further lifts sentiment in RI

Danamon sale further lifts sentiment in RIDadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post JakartaThe relatively successful sale of Bank Danamon is providing additional attractiveness for foreign investors to put their money here amid growing uncertainties in other parts of the region.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Semen Gresik lawyers question court decision

Semen Gresik lawyers question court decisionM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lawyers from PT Semen Gresik challenged on Tuesday a decision by the Padang District Court in West Sumatra in favor of a local foundation that opposes the acquisition of Semen Padang by Indonesia's largest ...

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Atkins Diet vs `conventional' diet

Atkins Diet vs `conventional' dietMelissa Southern-Garcia, Dietitian, Jakarta, SouthernDietitian@yahoo.com Dear Melissa, I have heard that you can lose weight if you stop eating bread and rice and eat only meat. Is this true? Thanks.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Mozambique President arrives today

Mozambique President arrives today JAKARTA: Mozambique President Joaqim Alberto Chissano will arrive on Wednesday for a four-day visit aimed strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/The Aceh conflict: The long road to peace

The Aceh conflict: The long road to peaceWiryono Sastrohandoyo, Senior diplomat, Jakarta The beginning of an involvement1.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/ITB turns elitist

ITB turns elitist Bandung Institute of Technology's (ITB's) announcement about a new student selection test has surprised many parents.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Obituary

Obituary Comedian Ateng died on Tuesday at Mitra Keluarga Hospital in Jatinegara, East Jakarta, where he was being treated for a growth in his throat. He was 61 years old.Ateng, who was known as Ateng Suripto alias Andreas Ateng Leo, was born in Jakarta in 1942 as Kho Tjeng Lie.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Places of interest in Banten

Places of interest in BantenShould you want to take some time off to visit Banten, here are some points of interest:* Keraton SurosowanLocated 10 kilometers north of Serang city, the keraton was constructed during the time of Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin (1552- 1570).

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Three killed in armed robbery in Medan

Three killed in armed robbery in MedanApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Robbers shot dead three people in a heist at the Medan branch of Bank Lippo on Tuesday, making off with the bank's cash box containing Rp 133 million (US$13,000).

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/ASEAN to liberalize its labor markets

ASEAN to liberalize its labor marketsRidwan Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara Senior officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed on Tuesday to start liberalizing their labor markets by identifying sectors that could be opened to workers from ...

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Chancellor Schroeder to visit RI

Chancellor Schroeder to visit RI JAKARTA: German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder is expected to arrive here on May 13 for an official two-day visit to Indonesia and will hold a meeting with President Megawati Soekarnoputri on the next day, a palace official said on Tuesday.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Synergy for Bank Danamon

Synergy for Bank Danamon Another confidence-building deal is about to be wrapped up in the banking industry.The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) selected on Monday afternoon Asia Finance Indonesia Pte. Ltd.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Kempo meet awaits foreign participants

Kempo meet awaits foreign participantsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although a number of countries have decided to stay away citing security concerns, the organizers are still expecting foreign participants at the upcoming Indonesia Open Kempo tournament to be held in Bali in August, an ...

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Fire ravages neighborhood, 700 poor left homeless

Fire ravages neighborhood, 700 poor left homelessArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Good news: No casualties.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Acehnese councillors demand local role in saving peace pact

Acehnese councillors demand local role in saving peace pactKurniawan Hari and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of Aceh's provincial legislature demanded on Tuesday that the government involve them and community leaders in any discussions seeking a solution for the troubled ...

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/BAT forecasts gloomy business ahead

BAT forecasts gloomy business aheadRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cigarette and tobacco producer PT British American Tobacco (BAT) Indonesia said that sales in 2003 would remain weak due to a higher excise rate and weak consumer demand.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/House approves tax-break facility

House approves tax-break facilityDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) approved on Tuesday a government proposal to waive the 10 percent value added tax (VAT) on the import of certain capital goods and raw materials by several industries.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Bapepam probes Indofarma, shares suspended

Bapepam probes Indofarma, shares suspendedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) summoned on Tuesday the management of pharmaceutical company PT Indofarma for alleged irregularities in its 2002 financial report.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Economic development strategy in Southeast Asian countries

Economic development strategy in Southeast Asian countriesNarongchai Akrasanee, Former Thai Minister of Commerce, Jakarta What should we do about our economic development strategy for the next phase of our development? The answer depends on our background and the situation which our economy is in ...

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/East Asia-Pacific countries seek move against child trafficking

East Asia-Pacific countries seek move against child traffickingEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Countries in the East Asia Pacific called for stronger cooperation to stop child trafficking in the region during a ministerial meeting here, but were unable to find common ground to sign ...

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Police find cop innocent in Cirebon bus driver shooting

Police find cop innocent in Cirebon bus driver shootingYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The police officer who shot dead a bus driver in a dispute that resulted in an attack on a police station in the West Java town of Cirebon, had followed the proper procedures and thus did nothing ...

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/The Aceh conflict: The long road to peace

The Aceh conflict: The long road to peaceS. Wiryono Jakarta The beginning of an involvement1. It was in early January 2002, with the fasting month of Ramadhan having just come to a close, when Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda asked me if I was willing to accept the position of ...

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/How to overcome shyness in children

How to overcome shyness in childrenDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, drdonya@hotmail.com What makes a child shy? Shyness involves anxiety and behavioral inhibition in social situations. Although all children may be bashful, some children experience shyness to a debilitating degree.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Autistic children can live happy, productive lives

Autistic children can live happy, productive livesSheila S. Quarles van Ufford-Thomson, Contributor, Jakarta, quarles@cbn.net.id A wealth of evidence currently exists to suggest that autistic children who are exposed to early behavioral interventions will lead happier and more productive lives.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Lawyers to exploit loopholes on Amrozi's case

Lawyers to exploit loopholes on Amrozi's caseWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Key Bali bombing suspect Ali Gufron has named his sixth child after Osama bin Laden, the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Parking attendants to be outfitted with PDAs

Parking attendants to be outfitted with PDAsZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Scheduled to be launched on May 26, Jakarta's new on-street parking system with 180 of its 2,900 parking attendants involved in unique pilot project wherein they will be equipped with hand- held computers worth Rp ...

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Broadcasting body selection begins

Broadcasting body selection begins JAKARTA: At least 31 public figures will undergo screening by the House of Representatives (DPR) as candidates for nine seats on the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI), according to a legislator.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/RI SARS deaths in Taiwan looked into

RI SARS deaths in Taiwan looked intoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Mataram The government is still attempting to determine the identities of four Indonesian nationals who recently died of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Taiwan.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, May 7, 2003

TV Program: Wednesday, May 7, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Documentary 10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah12:00 p.m.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/PT Jasa Marga ignores court order

PT Jasa Marga ignores court order JAKARTA: Toll road operator PT Jasa Marga has ignored a court order to postpone construction of the Ulujami-Pondok Aren toll road, which is the first part of the Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR), the plaintiffs told a court hearing on Tuesday.The heirs of D.H.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/A compromise is sought on national education bill

A compromise is sought on national education billKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com There was a strong sense of resentment among the 100 participants of a panel discussion on the national education bill, organized by the St.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Three killed in robbery in Medan

Three killed in robbery in MedanApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post MedanRobbers shot dead three people in a heist at the Medan branch of Bank Lippo on Tuesday, making off with the bank's cash box containing Rp 133 million (US$13,000).

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/GAM, small armed separatists

GAM, small armed separatists With reference to the editorial entitled Peace versus sovereignty (The Jakarta Post, April 29) I would like to share my views as follows.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Batam reduces growth target

Batam reduces growth targetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Batam Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) has downgraded its economic growth target of 8.25 percent for this year to 8 percent due to the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and possible military operations in Aceh.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/The Aceh conflict: The long, bumpy road to peace

The Aceh conflict: The long, bumpy road to peaceWiryono Sastrohandoyo, Senior diplomat, Jakarta From the outset, it has always been clear that the road to peace in Aceh would be a bumpy one, especially during the first two months after the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) ...

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Incest cases become rampant in the country

Incest cases become rampant in the countrySari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thirteen-year-old Suti (not her real name) had become quiet and aloof recently. She was often seen alone both during classes and break periods.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/KPKPN to verify prosecutors' wealth

KPKPN to verify prosecutors' wealth JAKARTA: The Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) will verify wealth reports of about 40 prosecutors working at the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday and Thursday, an official says.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/JP/ /Across

JP/ /AcrossW. Java cultural sites neglectedBANDUNG, West Java: Forty percent of West Java's 1,800 cultural sites suffer from poor maintenance due, in part, to bad management and the absence of local regulations to protect them.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/`Inul has nothing to do with rape'

`Inul has nothing to do with rape' One of the reasons behind the call to ban dangdut singer Inul Daratista is that her sensual dancing could supposedly encourage rape. This charge immediately prompted protests from women activists who underline that Inul should not be blamed for such crime.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Police finds cop innocent in bus driver shooting

Police finds cop innocent in bus driver shootingYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post Bandung The police officer who shot dead a bus driver in a dispute that resulted in an attack on a police station in the West Java town of Cirebon, had followed the proper procedures and thus did nothing wrong, ...

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Police release sketches of airport bombers

Police release sketches of airport bombersMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police released on Tuesday three composite sketches of the suspects in the two recent bomb blasts near the UN building and at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Army major general skips two rights court hearings

Army major general skips two rights court hearingsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Maj. Gen. Adam Damiri still holds an important position in the Indonesia Military (TNI) despite his status as a defendant in the country's ad hoc human rights tribunal.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Evie strives to become Judith Polgar

Evie strives to become Judith PolgarMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was an experience at a simultaneous chess contest back in 1996 at the Enerpac Chess School in Roxy Mas, one of the business hubs of West Jakarta, that teenage chess player Evie Lindiawati seems to savor up to now.

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Military operations in Aceh to start soon

Military operations in Aceh to start soonFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri instructed security personnel on Tuesday to prepare for military operations in Aceh, setting the stage for a showdown between government troops and the Free Aceh Movement ...

Wed, 07 May 2003

JP/Indonesia unprepared for liberalization of services

Indonesia unprepared for liberalization of servicesAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nineteen members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have submitted formal requests to Indonesia to open its services sectors, with professional services and communication services topping the ...