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Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Press impartiality in Aceh

Press impartiality in Aceh The information disclosed by new media watchdog Aceh News Watch on Wednesday that most national newspapers and television stations had failed to practice the very basic media principles of impartiality and coverage of both sides in a conflict in their reportage of the ...

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Indonesian proficiency

Indonesian proficiency Reading through Cathy Jones's article on Aug. 22 titled Priceless proposal by govt, I remember the good old colonial days under the Dutch. Westerners invited to an Indonesia dinner refused to touch "native" food and demanded Western food instead.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/KPU, DPR to discuss seat allocation

KPU, DPR to discuss seat allocation JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Thursday it would consult with the House of Representatives over a controversial article in the 2003 elections law on the distribution of seats in the House.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/JP/4/disable

JP/4/disableDisabled demand access to jobsMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Indonesian Association of the Disabled (PPCI) urged employers in the country on Thursday to comply with a law requiring that one percent of their workforces be made up of disabled people.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Teachers to go back to campus

Teachers to go back to campusThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 500 elementary school teachers of state schools will have the chance to go back to university as the city administration and the Ministry of National Education are launching a program to send them to the University of Indonesia (UI) to ...

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Police demand direct access to Hambali

Police demand direct access to HambaliFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaThe police are demanding for the direct and independent interrogation of Indonesian-born terror-suspect Riduan Isamuddin alias Hambali, who is currently under United States' custody.National Police Chief Gen.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Suspected 'putauw' dealer arrested

Suspected 'putauw' dealer arrested BEKASI: Police arrested a man on Thursday accused of dealing putauw (low-grade heroin) in a soccer field in Bintara Jaya, West Bekasi.Bekasi Police chief of detectives Adj. Comr.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Tanjung Priok rights tribunal to begin

Tanjung Priok rights tribunal to beginTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post JakartaAfter 19 years of waiting, justice seekers may witness the opening of an ad hoc human rights tribunal on the Sept. 12, 1984 bloodshed in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/TNI wants a squadron of Sukhoi jets next year

TNI wants a squadron of Sukhoi jets next yearFabiola Desy Unidjaja Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the arrival of two Russian-made Sukhoi jets on Wednesday and another two this weekend, the Indonesian Military (TNI) plans to purchase at least another 10 next year to build ...

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, August 29, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, August 29, 2003Exhibitions* The Voices on Paper, Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Aug. 31. * Photo The Transfixed Spectator, by Kassian Cephas, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/JP/8/SPEAK

JP/8/SPEAK'Both parties are wrong' or 'Evictions will improve capital's image'Thousands of squatters in Jembatan Besi, West Jakarta, grieved over the recent demolition of their makeshift houses. The squatters had been living since 1998 in the 5.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Loans to SMEs to meet target: BI

Loans to SMEs to meet target: BIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank said on Thursday that up until the first semester, the banking sector had extended around Rp 19 trillion (about US$2.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Police launch two-month war against drug trafficking

Police launch two-month war against drug traffickingThe Jakarta Post JakartaCity Police Detectives revealed on Thursday that they were intensifying action against drug pushers, in a joint effort with other police divisions, including the mobile brigade and intelligence divisions.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/WTO gridlock may remain despite EU and US talks

WTO gridlock may remain despite EU and US talksWalden Bello, Executive Director, Focus on the Global South, Inter Press Service, Bangkok With the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO) fast approaching, the organization that was hailed at its founding in 1995 as the crowning ...

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/City to build dorm for street children

City to build dorm for street children JAKARTA: The city administration plans to build a dormitory in Rawabuaya, West Jakarta, for street children, an official said.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Minister pledges speedy labor dispute settlement

Minister pledges speedy labor dispute settlementM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To rectify past mistakes when resolution of labor disputes could take years to complete, Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea vowed on Thursday that the bill on industrial dispute ...

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Retno takes lead by 6 shots

Retno takes lead by 6 shots JAKARTA: Leading Indonesian amateur from Jakarta Retno Mustari surged ahead for a 4-under 68 (34 34) early lead in the 25th Indonesia Ladies Amateur Open Golf Championship (ILAOGC) in Palembang on Thursday.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/17 to be dismissed for joining parties

17 to be dismissed for joining parties KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The provincial administration vowed on Thursday to dismiss civil servants who also serve as executives of political parties.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/On expats and 'Bahasa'

On expats and 'Bahasa' This letter is in regards to the recent letters written by expats complaining about the proposal by the government to require all foreigners to speak Bahasa Indonesia.While I agree that the proposal is a little short-sighted, it points to a bigger issue.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/2-month blitz against drug trafficking launched

2-month blitz against drug trafficking launchedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Police Detectives revealed on Thursday that they were intensifying action against drug pushers, in a joint effort with other police divisions, including the mobile brigade and intelligence divisions.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/34 named suspects in council rampage

34 named suspects in council rampage PALU, Central Sulawesi: Police said on Thursday they had named at least 34 suspects in an attack on the Buol Legislative Council and its speaker Amran Batalipu in Central Sulawesi earlier this month.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Police launch two-month war against drug trafficking

Police launch two-month war against drug traffickingThe Jakarta Post Jakarta City Police Detectives revealed on Thursday that they were intensifying action against drug pushers, in a joint effort with other police divisions, including the mobile brigade and intelligence divisions.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Govt move only hardens Papuans's determination

Govt move only hardens Papuans's determinationNeles Tebay, Pontifical University of Urbaniana, Rome The controversial plan to divide Papua into three provinces was delayed on the heels of the fatal clashes following the announcement of the Central Irian Jaya province in Timika.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/BPPT to start cloud seeding in October

BPPT to start cloud seeding in OctoberMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaFarmers in three provinces are hoping that their crops will soon see some rain as the result of government cloud seeding programs that are expected to be shortly instituted.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/PDI-P to name day-to-day leader

PDI-P to name day-to-day leader JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) appears likely to appoint someone to take over the daily leadership of the party from President Megawati Soekarnoputri.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Spardi turns simplicity into beauty

Spardi turns simplicity into beautyT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Computers help writers a lot, but in a way, using a computer is a hindrance to the process of creativity.Or so says Sapardi Djoko Damono.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/'Evictions will improve city's image'

'Evictions will improve city's image' Thousands of squatters in Jembatan Besi, West Jakarta, grieved over the recent demolition of their makeshift houses. The squatters had been living since 1998 in the 5.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Court back Beratha's swearing-in

Court back Beratha's swearing-inWahyoe Boediwardhana and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno on Thursday swore in Dewa Made Beratha as the Bali governor for the 2003-2008 period as a court on the same day dismissed a suit against his ...

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/'Logging mafia to profit from new bylaw'

'Logging mafia to profit from new bylaw'Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The North Sumatra legislative council approved on Thursday a controversial bylaw on spatial planning for the province, which critics say fails to protect the interests of people and allows illegal ...

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Experience is best teacher for Taufik

Experience is best teacher for TaufikThe Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Taufik Hidayat learned a lot from his disappointing flop at the World Badminton Championships in Birmingham last June as was evident as he ousted Bao Chun Lai in their third round match at the Indonesian Open here on Thursday.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Timah enjoys profit on higher sales

Timah enjoys profit on higher salesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After booking a loss in the first semester of last year, state-owned PT Timah, the world's largest integrated tin miner, returned to profit this semester on higher tin prices and sales volumes.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/BPPT to start cloud seeding in three provinces in October

BPPT to start cloud seeding in three provinces in OctoberMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Farmers in three provinces are hoping that their crops will soon see some rain as the result of government cloud seeding programs that are expected to be shortly instituted.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Mandiri's profit increases by 26%

Mandiri's profit increases by 26%Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-controlled Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank in terms of assets, announced a 26 percent increase in first semester net profit compared to the same period last year, attributed mostly to a decline in the cost ...

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Disabled demand for equal rights in work

Disabled demand for equal rights in workMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Association of the Disabled (PPCI) urged employers in the country on Thursday to comply with a law requiring that one percent of their workforces be made up of disabled people.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/City to build dorm for street children

City to build dorm for street children JAKARTA: The city administration plans to build a dormitory in Rawabuaya, West Jakarta, for street children, an official said.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Fire destroys homes at Kebon Kacang

Fire destroys homes at Kebon Kacang JAKARTA: Fire destroyed dozens of slum houses in Kebon Kacang, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, on Thursday. No fatalities were reported.Officer in charge at the Central Jakarta Fire Department, Zaenal, said the fire occurred at about 10 a.m. in one of the houses.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Fourth victim dies in bloody Timika clashes

Fourth victim dies in bloody Timika clashesThe Jakarta Post, Timika/Jakarta Despite police reinforcements, the death toll has now risen to four in the bloody clashes between Papuans who are in favor of and those who are against the recent formal establishment of Central Irian Jaya province.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/After Mars, telescopes parts lost in space

After Mars, telescopes parts lost in spaceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Euphoria at Mars' closest encounter with Earth quickly turned sour for management of the astronomical observatory center Planetarium in the Ismail Marzuki art center in Cikini, Central Jakarta, as they realized on Thursday ...

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Retno takes lead by 6 shots

Retno takes lead by 6 shots JAKARTA: Leading Indonesian amateur from Jakarta Retno Mustari surged ahead for a 4-under 68 (34 34) early lead in the 25th Indonesia Ladies Amateur Open Golf Championship (ILAOGC) in Palembang on Thursday.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/RI plans to upgrade ties with E. Timor

RI plans to upgrade ties with E. Timor President Megawati Soekarnoputri is considering elevating Indonesia's diplomatic relations with East Timor and is seeking inputs from the House of Representatives (DPR) on her plan.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/TV Today: Friday, August 29, 2003

TV Today: Friday, August 29, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:00 Quiz9:00 Business Magazine10:00 Religious Teachings11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Symposium on marine to be held

Symposium on marine to be held JAKARTA: Environmentalists from across the country will gather here on Oct. 20 and Oct. 21 for a second symposium on coastal areas, 10 years after the first symposium was held.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/56 companies receive environmental awards

56 companies receive environmental awardsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As many as 56 companies received awards on Thursday from the city administration for success in managing their liquid waste.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/JP/4/4LABOR

JP/4/4LABORMinister pledges speedy labor dispute settlementM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post JakartaTo rectify past mistakes when resolution of labor disputes could take years to complete, Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea vowed on Thursday that the bill on industrial ...

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Malang gets new mayor

Malang gets new mayor MALANG, East Java: Peni Suparto and Bambang Priyo were elected on Thursday as the new mayor and deputy mayor respectively of Malang, East Java, by the local legislative council.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Sony tumbles out as Taufik on course for first title

Sony tumbles out as Taufik on course for first titleMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Indonesian hopeful Sony Dwi Kuncoro crashed out of the US$170,000 Indonesia Open badminton championships on Thursday, leaving Taufik Hidayat the only local contender for the men's singles title at the ...

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Marathon to buy LNG from RI firms

Marathon to buy LNG from RI firmsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S. Marathon Oil Corporation has agreed to purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Indonesia's state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina and private-owned PT Exspan Tomori Sulawesi, according to a press release issued by the U.S.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/NGO Activists condemn squatter evictions

NGO Activists condemn squatter evictionsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The involvement of public order officers, policemen and military officers in the eviction of around 10,000 illegal occupants of private-owned land at Jembatan Besi area, Tambora, West Jakarta, has been ...

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Exhibition shows money matters

Exhibition shows money mattersTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When society invented formal currency, a new line of business also sprung up, that of the counterfeit money.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Press impartiality in Aceh

Press impartiality in Aceh The information disclosed by new media watchdog Aceh News Watch on Wednesday that most national newspapers and television stations had failed to practice the very basic media principles of impartiality and coverage of both sides in a conflict in their reportage of ...

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Copyright law hits Internet business

Copyright law hits Internet businessThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The new copyrights law could hamper the growth in the number of Internet users, as software products cost internet service providers more.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/JP/7/NATION

JP/7/NATIONBureaucrats must be told: Declassify or die Suthichai Yoon The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok It was with a strange tingle that I heard the story about an elderly man who approached the Cabinet secretary-general one day demanding to sit in on the weekly Cabinet meeting, citing ...

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Heavy dollar buying weakens rupiah, rebound expected soon

Heavy dollar buying weakens rupiah, rebound expected soonThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah closed lower on Thursday, but dealers expect a rebound soon on renewed confidence in the economy and its improving macroeconomic fundamentals.The local currency ended at Rp 8,510 against the U.S.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/WTO gridlock likely to remain

WTO gridlock likely to remainWalden Bello Executive Director Focus on the Global South Inter Press Service Bangkok With the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO) fast approaching, the organization that was hailed at its founding in 1995 as the crowning point of global ...

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Decrease in market's rice supply

Decrease in market's rice supply JAKARTA: Rice supply at the city's main market, Cipinang, in East Jakarta has reportedly decreased -- from 30,000 tons a month to 25,000 tons a month -- due to the prolonged dry season, an official said on Thursday.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Tanjung Priok rights tribunal to begin

Tanjung Priok rights tribunal to beginTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After 19 years of waiting, justice seekers may witness the opening of an ad hoc human rights tribunal on the Sept. 12, 1984 bloodshed in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Police patrol UGM after two student groups clash

Police patrol UGM after two student groups clashSyaiful Amin, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Dozens of police officers were patrolling Gadjah Mada University (UGM) in Yogyakarta on Thursday, a day after at least seven students were injured in a clash between two student groups.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/Consumer confidence drops

Consumer confidence dropsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian consumer confidence fell in July compared to the month before, primarily due to utility price hikes, the latest survey by the Danareksa Research Institute revealed on Thursday.The consumer confidence index (CCI) slipped to 91.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/34 named suspects in council rampage

34 named suspects in council rampage PALU, Central Sulawesi: Police said on Thursday they had named at least 34 suspects in an attack on the Buol Legislative Council and its speaker Amran Batalipu in Central Sulawesi earlier this month.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/City to build dorm for street children

City to build dorm for street children JAKARTA: The city administration plans to build a dormitory in Rawabuaya, West Jakarta, for street children, an official said.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/A wake-up call for President Roh

A wake-up call for President RohShim Jae Hoon, The Korea Herald, Asia News Network, Seoul It's high time President Roh Moo-hyun reconsidered his North Korean policy.

Fri, 29 Aug 2003

JP/RI demands direct access to Hambali

RI demands direct access to HambaliFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police are demanding for the direct and independent interrogation of Indonesian-born terror-suspect Riduan Isamuddin alias Hambali, who is currently under United States' custody.National Police Chief Gen.