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52 articles.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/CGI overlooks IBRA's forestry debt sales to Mandiri

CGI overlooks IBRA's forestry debt sales to MandiriChristopher Barr and Bambang Setiono, Policy Analysts, Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), Bogor This past Monday, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, together with other members of the international donor ...

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Govt plans to issue new bonds

Govt plans to issue new bondsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will issue a total of Rp 5 trillion (US$602 million) worth of medium-term bonds in two batches in the next six months, a senior official at the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday."We'll (issue the bonds) in two stages.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Importers to boycott Sweden over Aceh

Importers to boycott Sweden over AcehFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Importers Association of Indonesia (Ginsi) on Thursday said its several thousand members had begun a boycott of all imports from Sweden in a protest over that country's refusal to ...

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Multilateral cooperation crucial in N.Korea issue

Multilateral cooperation crucial in N.Korea issuePaul Wolfowitz, Deputy Secretary of Defense, United States The Pacific region today is truly peaceful for one of the first times in its history.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/`Middle Mountain' showcases one's journey

`Middle Mountain' showcases one's journeyHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Middle-Earth, according to the author J.R.R. Tolkien, is "the ancient world, the quiet of the world, when there was less noise and more green".

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Stock index up on falling SBI rates

Stock index up on falling SBI ratesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Composite Index extended gains on Thursday driven by a further drop in Bank Indonesia interest rates, continuous buying of banking stocks, and bustling trade in second-level shares.The index rose 6.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/GABSI holds Bridge Contest in 23 cities

GABSI holds Bridge Contest in 23 cities JAKARTA: The Indonesian Contract Bridge Association (Gabsi), in cooperation with the World Bridge Federation, will hold the annual World Bridge Contest in 23 cities nationwide on Friday, a report said on Thursday.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Prosecutors demand eight months for soldiers

Prosecutors demand eight months for soldiersBerni K. Moestafa and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Military prosecutors are seeking an eight-month sentence for three soldiers who allegedly assaulted civilians during a raid in Bireuen, Aceh regency, at the end of May.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Making the UN fit for democracy: A matter of going back to basics

Making the UN fit for democracy: A matter of going back to basicsEmma Bonino and Gianfranco Dell'Alba, Project Syndicate The war in Iraq raised starkly the question of the international order, in particular about the role of the UN.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Islam promotes democracy, British minister says

Islam promotes democracy, British minister saysA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The common perception in the West that Islam is anti-democratic was misconceived, visiting British Foreign Office Minister Mike O'Brien told a discussion here.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Public blamed for water problems

Public blamed for water problemsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite widespread problems of water scarcity and poor access to safe water facing the nation, people in the country have failed to show consistency or discipline to improve their living conditions, President Megawati ...

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/JP/7/PAUL2

JP/7/PAUL2 Part 2 of 2Paul Wolfowitz Deputy Secretary of Defense United States The Pacific region today is truly peaceful for one of the first times in its history.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Tomy sues 'Tempo' for Rp 120b

Tomy sues 'Tempo' for Rp 120b JAKARTA: Businessman Tomy Winata filed on Thursday his lawsuit over alleged libel against Tempo journalist Ahmad Taufik and media company PT Tempo Inti Media, demanding a total of Rp 120 billion (US$14.6 million) in compensation.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Police seize marijuana from bus

Police seize marijuana from bus BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Officers from the Lampung Police seized 45 kilograms of marijuana on Thursday from a public bus serving the Bandar Lampung-Jakarta route.Police spokesman Comr.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/IMA selects new board

IMA selects new board JAKARTA: The Indonesian Mining Association (IMA) has maintained B.N. Wahyu of PT Ingold as chairman, while installing Richard B. Ness of PT Newmont as deputy chairman for the 2003 to 2005 period.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Robbers target motorists again

Robbers target motorists againDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta E.A. Mohammad Yudin, a resident of Ciledug, Tangerang, was passing Jl. Deplu Raya, Bintaro, South Jakarta, at 11 p.m.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/German tourist killed in Aceh

German tourist killed in AcehThe Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe/Jakarta One German national was killed and another wounded, as they were shot by military soldiers in an apparent accident after a villager reported suspicious movements behind his house in Lhok Gayo village, Teunom district in Aceh Jaya ...

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/`BI to suffer budget deficit in 2003, 2004'

`BI to suffer budget deficit in 2003, 2004'Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia expects a deficit in its budget this year and next, as it is unlikely to generate enough income to enable it to keep up with increasing expenditures, said Central Bank Deputy Governor Bun Bunan ...

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Legislators move to delay passage of education bill

Legislators move to delay passage of education billThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Twenty-five legislators from various factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) called for a delay on Thursday of the endorsement of the national education bill that combined educational and religious issues.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/BANDUNG: Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agiel Munawar said

BANDUNG: Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agiel Munawar said on Thursday that the government would reduce next year's haj pilgrimage fund (ONH) to US$2,457 from a previous $2,777.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Much more than self-esteem damaged by fake drugs

Much more than self-esteem damaged by fake drugsThierry Powis, Chairman, International Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group in Indonesia, Jakarta Why should we trust drugs or medicinal products? Especially since not so long ago President Megawati Soekarnoputri confessed openly that she had a ...

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Myanmar's prolonged crisis

Myanmar's prolonged crisis The UN special envoy to Myanmar, Razali Ismail, is expected to arrive in Yangon today to assess the latest developments there, despite the Myanmar military government's strong reluctance to allow the veteran Malaysian diplomat to meet with opposition leader Aung San Suu ...

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Gubernatorial candidates named

Gubernatorial candidates named KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The legislature in East Nusa Tenggara named on Thursday three pairs of candidates for governor and deputy governor for 2003-2008.The three pairs are Esthon Foenay and Gaspar Parang Ehok of Golkar faction; Piet A.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Green Jakarta campaign launched

Green Jakarta campaign launchedBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Thursday launched Green Jakarta 2003, an environmental campaign to encourage people to plant as many trees as possible in the city.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/14 banks fail to meet NPL requirement by deadline

14 banks fail to meet NPL requirement by deadlineDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said on Thursday that 14 banks had failed to cut their non-performing loan (NPL) ratio to the mandatory 5 percent level by the June 1 deadline.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Street crimes haunt motorists

Street crimes haunt motoristsDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta E.A. Mohammad Yudin, a resident of Ciledug, Tangerang, was passing Jl. Deplu Raya, Bintaro, South Jakarta, at 11 p.m.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Councillors say no to project

Councillors say no to project YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta councillors have urged the provincial administration to refuse the central government's offer to make the city a pilot project for an education services liberalization program, saying the project would lead to higher education fees.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/JakArt@ back in town, bigger than ever

JakArt@ back in town, bigger than everTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Start beating the drums and painting the town, Jakarta comes alive this month with the third annual JakArt@ art festival at venues across the capital.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Chinese pin hopes for good luck on `peh cun'

Chinese pin hopes for good luck on `peh cun'Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang, Banten It was close to midnight on Tuesday. Hundreds of Buddhists of all ages were massed at the Vihara Nimmala, part of the large Buddhist Temple, Boen San Bio, on Jl. Pasar Baru.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Legislators move to delay education bill

Legislators move to delay education billThe Jakarta Post JakartaTwenty-five legislators from various factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) called for a delay on Thursday of the endorsement of the national education bill that combined educational and religious issues.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Officials summoned on land issue

Officials summoned on land issue JAKARTA: A number of state officials ranging from ministers to military officers will appear before the House of Representatives (DPR) to clarify their involvement in a land dispute.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Regent meets Rp 175m bail, goes back to work

Regent meets Rp 175m bail, goes back to workHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Only a day after controversial Riau Island regent Huzrin Hood was flown to Tanjung Pinang to face trial, he was granted bail by the head of the Tanjung Pinang Prosecutor's Office, Andi Puli Sultan.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/PRSI may lower recruitment standards

PRSI may lower recruitment standardsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the lead-up to the 22nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the Indonesian Swimming Association (PRSI) will likely ease its recruitment standards following modest performances by some of the swimmers at a recent swimming meet.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/W. Jakarta Police chief grilled for alleged extortion

W. Jakarta Police chief grilled for alleged extortionDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta West Jakarta Police Chief Sr. Comr.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Witnesses tell of Amrozi's chemical purchases

Witnesses tell of Amrozi's chemical purchasesWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali More witnesses provided on Thursday evidence pointing to Amrozi's key role in last year's Bali bombings, saying the defendant purchased materials for the explosives that killed over 200 people.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Analysts warn possible negative fallout from killing of German

Analysts warn possible negative fallout from killing of GermanFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts warned the government to prepare for possible negative fallout resulting from the shooting by soldiers of two Germans, one fatal, in conflict-ridden Aceh on Wednesday with call ...

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Prosecutors drop rights charges against Gen. Damiri

Prosecutors drop rights charges against Gen. DamiriThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State prosecutors dropped on Thursday all charges against Maj. Gen. Adam Damiri, the highest ranking military officer accused of crimes against humanity in East Timor in 1999, due to lack of evidence.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/IPB builds shopping mall

IPB builds shopping mall JAKARTA: The Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) is building a shopping mall on a 10,000 square-meter site in Sukasari, Bogor, where its dormitory used to stand.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/`Coalition of the willing' not enough

`Coalition of the willing' not enoughGeorge Fernandes, Minister of Defense, India Two features of the evolving strategic environment stand out. The first is the contemporary phenomenon of jihadi terrorism.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Kemang festival promises culture, fun

Kemang festival promises culture, funPaul F. Agusta, Contributor, Jakarta What's up in Kemang this weekend? What do you fancy? Live music, handicrafts, art, cultural shows, theater, comedy, fashion parades, food or shopping?You name it, and you can probably find it at this year's Kemang Street ...

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/TV Today: Friday, June 6, 2003

TV Today: Friday, June 6, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music11:00 News: Berita Dearah12:00 p.m.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Rachman installs four deputies

Rachman installs four deputies JAKARTA: Attorney General M.A. Rachman inducted on Thursday four career prosecutors to fill four deputy attorney general positions, but the vice attorney general post now stands vacant due to the reshuffle.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/New members in women's commission

New members in women's commission JAKARTA: The National Commission on Violence Against Women has selected eight new members for the 2003-2006 term.Kamala Chandrakirana, Nafsiah Mboi, Sjamsiah Achmad, Fransisca Eri Seda, Deliana Sayuti, Lilly D.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Bogor residents protest PLN line

Bogor residents protest PLN line BOGOR: Seven out of the 30 Ciseeng village residents, who went on a hunger strike here protesting a high-voltage transmission line over their homes, fainted on Thursday.Imas, 21, one of the residents who fainted, also bled from her ears.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/KRHN calls for clear recruitment

KRHN calls for clear recruitment JAKARTA: The National Consortium for Legal Reform (KRHN) demanded on Thursday that the House of Representatives adopt clear regulations to recruit justices for the Constitutional Court.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/District chief issues travel ban, prevents environmental trip

District chief issues travel ban, prevents environmental tripApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Forty subdistrict chiefs in Toba Samosir regency in North Sumatra have been banned from going to Jakarta to meet the minister of home affairs, the National Commission on Human ...

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Kontras: 16 civilians dead in Papua military operation

Kontras: 16 civilians dead in Papua military operationNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) has noted that as of Thursday, as many as 16 civilians have been killed or have died of starvation in the ongoing military ...

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Bank Indonesia further cuts intervention rate to 10.25%

Bank Indonesia further cuts intervention rate to 10.25%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia cut its overnight money market intervention rate by 25-basis points to 10.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/New hope for Mideast peace

New hope for Mideast peace Pledges by leaders of nations, when fulfilled, can become miracles for their people, particularly people who have lived for decades in fear and uncertainty because of war and enmity between two countries like Israel and Palestine.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Another garbage crisis on the horizon

Another garbage crisis on the horizonBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta residents might face more garbage problems with the scheduled closure of the 104-hectare Bantar Gebang dump in Bekasi mayoralty at the end of this year as the city does not seem ready to handle the 6,000 ...

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/Singaporean dies in Tentena

Singaporean dies in Tentena PALU, Central Sulawesi: A Singaporean woman identified as Irene Lim Reid, 47, died at the Barito Inn in Gintu village, South Lore district, Poso regency, on Monday. Her body was flown to Singapore via Jakarta on Thursday.

Fri, 06 Jun 2003

JP/FKDPM demands role in deciding oil, gas revenue split

FKDPM demands role in deciding oil, gas revenue splitEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Oil and gas producing regions demanded that they be included in the calculating of revenues from oil and gas production, in a move to pressure the central government to be transparent and honest in ...