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Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/W. Java villagers die of asphyxiation in well

W. Java villagers die of asphyxiation in wellYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung A grim atmosphere loomed over Selacau village, Sumedang regency, West Java, following the death of four residents who died of gas poisoning inside a well on Tuesday.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Last bond issue draws strong response

Last bond issue draws strong responseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government auctioned its last bond issue of the year worth Rp 1.8 trillion (US$199 million) on Tuesday, with the proceeds to be used for financing the state budget deficit, the Ministry of Finance said.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Govt to double agricultural exports

Govt to double agricultural exports The government has set itself a target of raising exports of agricultural products to US$9 billion in 2009, or more than double this year's estimate of $3.7 billion, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Workers protest minimum wage

Workers protest minimum wageBANDUNG: At least 3,000 workers in Cimahi regency staged a protest on Tuesday outside the regent's office, demanding that he raise the minimum wage in the regency.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Only 50% TKI use KL amnesty: Govt

Only 50% TKI use KL amnesty: Govt JAKARTA: Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Fahmi Idris said on Tuesday that only 76,000 Indonesian migrant workers (TKI), or a little over half of the 150,000 TKI expected to return, took advantage of the amnesty program offered by Malaysia to repatriate.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Vin+ offers booze at attractive prices in stylish surroundings

Vin+ offers booze at attractive prices in stylish surroundingsRich Simons, Contributor/JakartaPort (wine) is the comfort of age and the companion of the scholar and the philosopher.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/HIV patients still fear discrimination

HIV patients still fear discriminationDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Rohana of Bukit Duri, South Jakarta, is still grieving for her nephew, who spent the last three months of his life in hospital.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Policemen nabbed after drinking spree

Policemen nabbed after drinking spreeJongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post/Manado Seven boozing policemen whose unruly escapades almost caused a riot in Tuminting, Manado, have been thrown into the drunk tank until they are disciplined, the North Sulawesi Police say.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Banker allegedly amassed Rp 9.4b

Banker allegedly amassed Rp 9.4bEvi Mariani , The Jakarta Post/Jakarta If it were not for a promotion that moved him to the bank's headquarters office, no one would have suspected that a Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) official allegedly misused his authority to amass wealth of about Rp 9.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Indonesia in danger of HIV/AIDS explosion in 2005

Indonesia in danger of HIV/AIDS explosion in 2005Yulia Wardhani, Jakarta There has recently been a shift in the perception of HIV/AIDS that has accompanied the increasing number of intravenous drug users (IDUs) who have become HIV positive.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Touchy Indonesia keeps tight lid on foreign researchers

Touchy Indonesia keeps tight lid on foreign researchersMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is drafting a new decree setting out even more onerous rules for foreign scientists conducting research here due to a growing number of "illegal studies", an official says.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/HSBC gives $292m loan to Pertamina

HSBC gives $292m loan to Pertamina JAKARTA: Banking giant HSBC signed on Tuesday a US$292 million syndicated loan agreement to finance the import of crude oil by state oil and gas company Pertamina.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/JP/ /

JP/ /Part 2 of 2Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Vientiane/LaosThe future of ASEAN's competitiveness But that's not all -- the road to success is much tougher than that. To gain maximum benefit from integration, we need to meet other conditions.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/JP/6/OTHER

JP/6/OTHERWeapons of peacePakistan's Pervez Musharraf has spoken about demilitarizing Kashmir, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has pulled back soldiers from Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, America has sold a large battery of high-tech weapons to Pakistan, ostensibly to fight al- Qaeda in Afghanistan.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/One Asia

One Asia The walls of division which separate the people's of South, Southeast and East Asia came down earlier this week for a brief moment as leaders of 14 Asian countries gathered in Vientiane as equals and colleagues.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/CSFB named best foreign bank

CSFB named best foreign bank JAKARTA: Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) has been awarded the Asset Triple-A Country Awards for best foreign investment bank in Indonesia and Malaysia by banking and finance publication The Asset.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Consumer confidence rises to 37-month high

Consumer confidence rises to 37-month high Delight and relief after the successful elections lifted the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) by 6.2 percent to a 37-month high of 105.8 in October, Danareksa Research Institute (DRI) announced on Tuesday.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Lion Air

Lion Air Plane skids off runaway, dozens dieBlontank Poerwoko, The Jakarta Post/Surakarta At least 23 people have been killed and dozens more were injured after a Lion Air passenger jet skidded off a slippery runway and slammed into a graveyard after landing at a Surakarta airport on Tuesday ...

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Buyat case: Economic growth versus environment

Buyat case: Economic growth versus environmentTodung Mulya Lubis, Jakarta The Buyat Bay case reflects the never ending tension between the concept of economic growth on the one hand and that of environmental management on the other.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Coffee brings Indonesia and Romania closer

Coffee brings Indonesia and Romania closerVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Bela Lugosi's famous introduction to film audiences, "I -- am -- Drac -- ula...

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/CSR may be debatable, but not the recipients

CSR may be debatable, but not the recipientsRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta "Help me, I want to get well," reads a brochure featuring seven-year-old Faizal, a leukemia patient at Jakarta's Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM).

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/JP/6/

JP/6/British government's legislative agenda: Since the text comes straight from 10 Downing Street and parliamentary elections will probably take place in half a year, this enumeration of planned legislation deserves close examination.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/JP/7/YALE

JP/7/YALE The Ukrainian DivideKeith A. Darden YaleGlobal New HavenYale Center for the Study of Globalization Even as the prospect of a repeat vote grows more likely, a threat of violence lingers in Kiev in the wake of last Sunday's rigged Ukrainian elections.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Graft suspect challenges KPK Law

Graft suspect challenges KPK Law JAKARTA: Bram Manoppo, a suspect in a graft case involving Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor Abdullah Puteh, challenged on Tuesday the law on the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).According to Bram, whom the commission has named a suspect, Law No.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/HIV/AIDS now major threat to Papuan tribes

HIV/AIDS now major threat to Papuan tribesNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post/Jayapura Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) that causes it, may be contributing to the extinction of some of Papua's 250 tribes. With a population of 2.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/ASEAN-China free trade a likely disaster, say trade unions

ASEAN-China free trade a likely disaster, say trade unionsRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Labor unions here called the historic trade pact between China and the 10 Southeast Asian countries a disaster on Tuesday, claiming that Indonesia would not be able to compete with ...

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/;JP;BBY;

;JP;BBY; ANPAj..r.. Greater-antidrug-campaign Anti-drug campaign leads to new law JP/8/ Antidrug campaign leads to new law JAKARTA: The Jakarta Library and Yayasan Cahaya Hati Bangsa will hold a panel discussion on Dec.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/TV Program: Thursday, December 2, 2004

TV Program: Thursday, December 2, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Documentary8:00 Talk Show8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Thugs attack public order officers

Thugs attack public order officers TANGERANG: A group of thugs at Pasar Anyar market attacked public order officers while the latter were evicting street vendors occupying part of the road, injuring two of the officers.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Gymnasts departure to Romania delayed

Gymnasts departure to Romania delayed JAKARTA: The Romanian's winter training break will prompt a rescheduling of the Indonesian gymnasts' planned departure for a two-year training program in Romania, according to the Indonesian Gymnastics Association (Persani).

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Sampoerna, France provide scholarships

Sampoerna, France provide scholarships Full scholarships to pursue doctorate programs in France are on offer for Indonesian nationals from the Sampoerna Foundation and the French government, starting next year.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Building stakeholders' trust

Building stakeholders' trustSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta There is a growing awareness among local companies that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become an important business concept to maintain long-term profitability.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/JP/6/YULIA

JP/6/YULIAIndonesia in danger of HIV/AIDS explosion in 2005Yulia Wardhani Jakarta There has recently been a shift in the perception of HIV/AIDS that has accompanied the increasing number of intravenous drug users (IDUs) who have become HIV positive.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/40 suffering from diarrhea after Nabire earthquake

40 suffering from diarrhea after Nabire earthquakeThe Jakarta Post, Agencies At least 40 Nabire residents have been struck down with diarrhea since a powerful earthquake rocked the city last Friday, while death toll in the disaster stood at 27 as of Tuesday afternoon.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Public to pay 40% more on fuel

Public to pay 40% more on fuelDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The public will pay up to 40 percent more for fuel by early next year, as the government insists on raising the price of the commodity in order to lower subsidy costs, Vice President Jusuf Kalla said on Tuesday.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Two officials named graft suspects

Two officials named graft suspectsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The West Jakarta Prosecutor's Office has named two top officials of the area's Parks Office suspects in a corruption case worth Rp 1.4 billion (US$155,555.56).

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Buyat case ordered to be taken to court

Buyat case ordered to be taken to court JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office has ordered the North Sulawesi Prosecutor's Office to bring the pollution case involving PT Newmont Minahasa Raya to court, an official says.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/62 deported Indonesians arrive home from East Timor

62 deported Indonesians arrive home from East TimorYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post/Kupang After five hours of immigration checks in Motaain, on the border of East Timor and Indonesia, 62 people were deported from the neighboring country, finally arriving on Monday evening in Atambua, the ...

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Liang Bua, human evolution study center

Liang Bua, human evolution study centerYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post/Manggarai At the end of October, the fossilized remains of a one-meter- tall hominid were discovered in Flores island, which lies within East Nusa Tenggara province.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Busway sales over Rp 33b in 10 months

Busway sales over Rp 33b in 10 months JAKARTA: Since its grand opening 10 months ago, the management of the TransJakarta Busway has contributed Rp 33.89 billion (US$3.76 million) to the city's coffers, however most of that has already been spent on the salaries and expenses incurred by the city.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Ba'asyir is spiritual head of JI, say members

Ba'asyir is spiritual head of JI, say membersEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Two Malaysian militants testifying in the trial of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir acknowledged on Tuesday that the elderly cleric was the spiritual leader of the regional terrorist group, Jamaah Islamiyah (JI).

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/The Vientiane opportunity

The Vientiane opportunity Verghese Mathews New Straits Times Kuala Lumpur ASEAN's 10th summit in Vientiane, Laos, is a good time to address what is rapidly becoming a major problem for three members of the grouping: The fate of the Montagnards in the central highlands of Vietnam.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Security tight ahead of Dec. 1 in Biak

Security tight ahead of Dec. 1 in BiakThe Jakarta Post, AntaraThe situation in Biak Numfor, Papua, remained secure on Tuesday, one day before separatists planned to celebrate the province's independence on Wednesday, a senior police officer said.Biak Numfor police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Grauffel denied championship in Bali

Grauffel denied championship in BaliWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Sanur, Bali World champion Eric Grauffel of France was denied a title of the AustralAsia Practical Shooting Championship after he ended up in second place here on Tuesday.Grauffel fired a total of 1297.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Right body wants judicial power

Right body wants judicial powerKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has called for a revision of human rights Law No.39/1999, to empower it with the right to press state institutions to follow up on the findings of its investigations.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Burhanuddin Abe

Burhanuddin Abe Contributor JakartaLike other places in the world, concern for security in all aspects of life has also become a top priority in Indonesia.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Police jailed for killing suspect

Police jailed for killing suspectPADANG, West Sumatra: The Padang District Court sentenced five policemen on Monday to 18 months in jail each for beating a drug suspect to death. The crime occurred last year, when a patrol officer arrested Faisal, 27, in connection with a drug case.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Part 2 of 2: The future of ASEAN's competitiveness

Part 2 of 2: The future of ASEAN's competitivenessSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Vientiane/Laos But that's not all -- the road to success is much tougher than that. To gain maximum benefit from integration, we need to meet other conditions.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Standard Chartered terror

Standard Chartered terror For the past few months members of my family have been receiving death threats and harassment from a Standard Chartered Bank representative/debt collector. In his last phone call to my house (Oct. 26), he threatened he would hunt me down and kill me.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/U.S., Indonesia fight HIV/AIDS

U.S., Indonesia fight HIV/AIDSLynn B. Pascoe, JakartaAIDS Day is Dec. 1. The people of the United States, through President George W. Bush's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, are privileged to be a partner with the people of Indonesia in building a future free from AIDS.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Every inch has a price in Cipinang prison, say visitors

Every inch has a price in Cipinang prison, say visitorsAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaA woman produced her identity card and Rp 15,000 (US$1.67), and handed them over to the prison guard at the entrance to the Cipinang penitentiary in East Jakarta.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Kiss of death may be on the lips for stations

Kiss of death may be on the lips for stationsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Now that a three-month grace period has expired, the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) is set to crack down hard against radio or television stations violating government-dictated broadcasting guidelines.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Refugees reject relocation plan

Refugees reject relocation planAMBON, Maluku: Thirty-four refugee families from Banda district now living in neighboring Waitatiri hamlet, Salahutu district, Central Maluku regency, rejected on Tuesday the government's plan to transfer them to a state-built housing complex in Suli hamlet, Salahutu.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Prosecutors drop graft charges against Solok businessman

Prosecutors drop graft charges against Solok businessmanSyofiardi Bachyul Jb and Ruslan, The Jakarta Post/Padang/Poso The West Sumatra Prosecutor's Office announced on Tuesday that it had dropped a corruption charge against a businessman in Solok municipality, saying there is not enough evidence ...

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Retail sales to expand 25-30% next year

Retail sales to expand 25-30% next yearZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The country's retail sector is projected to continue enjoying strong sales growth of between 25 percent and 30 percent next year on the back of robust consumer consumption and increased purchasing power of households ...

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/China-ASEAN ties become dynamic

China-ASEAN ties become dynamicBi Lun, China Daily/Beijing, Asia News Network The Monday's meeting of leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK), has the potential to inject new vitality into the already booming economic ...

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Consumption not the spark behind economic growth

Consumption not the spark behind economic growthChristopher Lingle, Bali Indonesia's economic growth exceeded 5 percent in the third quarter of this year, up from a revised 4.54 percent in the previous quarter. Many commentators have suggested that a consumption boom was behind much of this news.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Sun bears run amok in Jambi

Sun bears run amok in JambiJAMBI, Jambi: Four sun bears (Helarctos malayanus) frightened residents and livestock in two separate locations in Jambi in recent weeks, destroying kitchens in residences and preying on chicken and cattle.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Govt raises $65m from Niaga sale

Govt raises $65m from Niaga saleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has raised around Rp 585.8 billion (US$65 million) from the sale of a 16.8 percent stake in publicly listed Bank Niaga on Tuesday.Ministry of Finance's asset management company PPA said that the government sold some 1.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/'People with HIV should get help'

'People with HIV should get help'Studies have shown that injecting drug users are vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, as they frequently share needles with other junkies. Official data estimates that Indonesia is home to about 130,000 people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Multicultural approach vital in dealing with HIV

Multicultural approach vital in dealing with HIV On the sidelines of a seminar in Jakarta last week, Marina Mahathir, President of the Malaysian AIDS Council talked to The Jakarta Post's M.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Support grows for Sahal-Gus Mus ticket in NU

Support grows for Sahal-Gus Mus ticket in NUThe Jakarta Post, Surakarta The ground under incumbent Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) leader Haysim Muzadi appeared to be moving on Tuesday, as ex-president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's campaign to remove him from power gained some ground.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Standard Chartered Bank's response

Standard Chartered Bank's response This is in response to the letter from Avian Eddyputra which was forwarded to the Standard Chartered Bank by The Jakarta Post.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/JP/6/

JP/6/ One Asia The walls of division which separate the people's of South, Southeast and East Asia came down earlier this week for a brief moment as leaders of 14 Asian countries gathered in Vientiane as equals and colleagues.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Bojong plant enlists support of House

Bojong plant enlists support of HouseDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The city administration is seeking support of the House of Representatives in its attempts to prove that the Bojong waste treatment facility in Bogor regency will not damage the environment nor cause health problems as ...

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/RI employee loyalty lowest in Asia

RI employee loyalty lowest in AsiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two out of three Indonesian employees say they would move to a different company even if the position, field of work and remuneration were the same as in their current company.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/New Golkar leader needed: Kalla

New Golkar leader needed: Kalla JAKARTA: Vice President Jusuf Kalla suggested on Tuesday that the Golkar Party change its leadership in order to grow, but pledged not to intervene in the party's upcoming congress.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Ship nabbed for illegal sugar

Ship nabbed for illegal sugarMEDAN, North Sumatra: The Customs and Excise Office at Belawan port in Medan apprehended a cargo ship allegedly smuggling 400 tons of sugar on Tuesday at Teluk Nibung port, Tanjung Balai regency.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/A rude awakening

A rude awakening An Indonesian visitor to Paris once noted how she was struck by the many more elderly faces filling the famous city's trams and streets, compared to the youthful scene in crowded Jakarta.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004

JP/Rainy season catches city govt with their pants down

Rainy season catches city govt with their pants downThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents in several flood-prone areas across the capital have not yet prepared for potential floods this rainy season, although the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) has warned Jakartans that rains would peak ...