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Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Mutual distrust hurts economy

Mutual distrust hurts economy Panelists at the business forum, which is being held as part of the current national congress of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), raised fundamental issues which, if not adequately addressed, could hinder new investment, business development ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Five stand trial for illegal campaign

Five stand trial for illegal campaignThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five defendants, the first people charged under new laws banning early campaigning, stood trial at the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Hamzah urges banks to resume lending role

Hamzah urges banks to resume lending roleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz urged bankers to immediately start providing credit for the business sector to "repay" the public for the money spent to finance troubled banks following the financial crisis in the late 1990s.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Library gets bomb threat

Library gets bomb threat JAKARTA: The silent atmosphere of a library on Jl. H.O.S. Cokroaminoto, Central Jakarta, owned by the U.S. Embassy was disturbed by a bomb threat at about 4 p.m. on Thursday.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Duping the thieves

Duping the thievesFrom Warta KotaWith bank customers still facing robbery everyday, I would like to suggest the following measures to reduce the risks.While hiring police guards, you should also prepare two bags of the same shape and color before going to the bank.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Kadin opens trade disputes office

Kadin opens trade disputes office JAKARTA: The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Trade (Kadin) has opened a special office to support local businessmen deal with international trade disputes.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/The educator who stood up against a regent

The educator who stood up against a regentHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Abdul Latif Hasyim's name made headlines recently across various national media, following massive protests by teachers and students in Kampar regency.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/'Rotten politicians' to be announced by March 11

'Rotten politicians' to be announced by March 11Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the movement to ban contemptible candidates are planning to publish the names of politicians with rotten records by March 11 at the latest to help voters identify the quality of their ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Tax office seeks independence from govt red tape

Tax office seeks independence from govt red tapeRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top officials at the Directorate General of Taxation are mulling a controversial plan of turning the tax office into an independent agency in a bid to become more focused on netting taxpayers and enforcing ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Poll commission to visit malls

Poll commission to visit malls JAKARTA: The Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD Jakarta) will hold education campaigns at several malls in the capital, beginning at Plaza Senayan on Friday at 3:30 p.m.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Trials set for terror suspects over church blast in Medan

Trials set for terror suspects over church blast in MedanApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra A court here said on Thursday the trials of suspected Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) members charged with bombing three churches in the North Sumatra capital of Medan in 2000 would begin next ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Business leaders call on Kadin to consolidate, boost role

Business leaders call on Kadin to consolidate, boost roleLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A consolidated and stronger Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) is necessary to help bridge the mutual distrust between the government and businesspeople, say entrepreneurs.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Car owners ask for 3-in-1 leniency

Car owners ask for 3-in-1 leniencyEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The overnight downpour troubled private car owners on Thursday morning, many of whom were trapped by flooded alternative routes while trying to avoid the three-in-one traffic policy.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Witnesses readied for Hasan Tiro

Witnesses readied for Hasan Tiro BANDA ACEH: Martial law commander Maj. Gen. Endang Suwarya said on Wednesday he would prepare witnesses who could prove the involvement of Hasan Tiro in the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Campaigners told to educate voters

Campaigners told to educate voters JAKARTA: National Awakening Party (PKB) cofounder Abdurrahman Wahid asked all party campaigners to refrain from verbally attacking other parties while campaigning.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Malawian on trial for drugs

Malawian on trial for drugs TANGERANG: A court on Wednesday began the trial of a Malawi national accused of smuggling a kilogram of heroin into the country from Thailand with his Indonesian girlfriend in June 2001.Reading the indictment at the Tangerang District Court, prosecutor H.P.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Parties banned from financing noncampaign programs in media

Parties banned from financing noncampaign programs in mediaMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) and the General Elections Commission (KPU) agreed on Wednesday to prohibit political parties and regional representative candidates from financing ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/BI expects budget deficit in 2004

BI expects budget deficit in 2004 JAKARTA: The central bank expects this year to suffer a budget deficit of Rp 14.4 trillion (about US$1.71 billion) due to the rising costs in financing monetary operations.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Palyja responds

Palyja responds In response to a news item titled Evicted fishermen cry out for clean water (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 15, page 8), we would like to explain as follows:* To date, Rayon Muara Karang has not received any clean water request directly from the Muara Angke community.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/JP/5/FISH

JP/5/FISHStarvation threatens West Sumatra fishermen Kasparman Piliang The Jakarta Post Padang, West SumatraThe fate of thousands of fishermen in West Sumatra looks increasingly gloomy as their livelihood has been threatened, especially by the presence of Thai fishermen accused of poaching in ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/No golden handshakes for councillors: Activists

No golden handshakes for councillors: ActivistsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Non-governmental organization activists criticized local administrations across the country, including in Jakarta, for handing out unofficial "severance packages" to legislative councillors at the end of ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Govt to restrict individual haj quota

Govt to restrict individual haj quotaEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering drafting a policy that will limit an individual's haj trip to once every five years, due to the country's limited quota that has not met demands.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/'Big taxis not an answer to traffic problems'

'Big taxis not an answer to traffic problems' The launch of the busway and the enforcement of a new three-in- one traffic policy have sparked public protest at worsening traffic congestion along the city's main thoroughfares.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Funds from BNI scam laundered in stock market

Funds from BNI scam laundered in stock marketThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Market watchdogs have traced "dirty money" worth Rp 11.4 billion (US$1.35 million), which has been laundered through the local stock market, a senior official said on Thursday.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Rini scraps ruling on steel import arrangement

Rini scraps ruling on steel import arrangementThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry and Trade has dropped an earlier ruling which put controls on the import of steel products following protests from local industries hit by a supply shortage at home.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/700 civil servants face dismissal

700 civil servants face dismissal SURABAYA: The government is processing the dismissals of some 700 civil servants for joining political parties, a Cabinet minister says.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Embattled Kampar regent comes under more pressure

Embattled Kampar regent comes under more pressureHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Kampar regent Jefri Noer is facing widespread opposition in the regency as calls increase for his ouster.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/... and let's learn from the Polish about peace

... and let's learn from the Polish about peace If there is something interesting of significance about Poland, it is its history.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Air Force officer named to key TNI's post

Air Force officer named to key TNI's postTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) conducted a major reshuffle with the appointment of Vice Marshall Wartoyo as chief of TNI general affairs, the first-ever promotion of a member of the Air Force to such a high position ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Churh bomber gets 12 years in jail

Churh bomber gets 12 years in jailM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced a Malaysian on Thursday to 12 years in jail for his involvement in the July 22, 2001, bombing of Santa Anna Catholic Church, East Jakarta, that killed one and injured 67 ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/RSCM sets up team for Soeharto

RSCM sets up team for Soeharto JAKARTA: Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) has set up a medical team to reexamine the health of former president Soeharto, the hospital's president director Merdias Armatsier said on Thursday.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/The social security bill

The social security bill I refer to an article in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 17, 2004, on page 4, on the national social security bill currently being considered by the House of Representatives.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Supreme court urged to use of Press Law

Supreme court urged to use of Press LawMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid increasing attacks on the press roughly coinciding with the moment President Megawati Soekarnoputri was handed power, the Press Council is now urging the Supreme Court to ask all judges to abide by Law ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Stefanova punishes Danny's erratic play in Makita

Stefanova punishes Danny's erratic play in MakitaMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta GM Antoaneta Stefanova took advantage of a flurry of mistakes by IM Danny Juswanto to secure a win and a point in their fourth- round game at the Makita-Lakoni International Grand Master Chess Tournament here on ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/JP/3/PPNUI

JP/3/PPNUI Renowned cleric leads another Nahdlatul Ulama-oriented party Rais Hidayat Research and Development Unit The Jakarta Post Jakarta The country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama, which claims 40 million members, is far from homogeneous.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Boxer dies, second fatality in a month

Boxer dies, second fatality in a monthAgus Maryono and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Purwokerto, Central Java Jack Ryan, a local boxer who had been in coma after his non-title boxing bout on Saturday, died from a brain hemorrhage early on Thursday to add to the grim list of fatalities in ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/ASF announces bond issue plan

ASF announces bond issue plan JAKARTA: Automotive financing firm PT Astra Sedaya Finance (ASF) plans to issue bonds worth Rp 600 billion (some US$78 million) in a bid to strengthen its working capital.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Alex Manuputty fired as civil servant

Alex Manuputty fired as civil servant AMBON, Maluku: Convicted Maluku separatist Alex Manuputty, who was sentenced to four years in prison for treason, has officially been fired as a civil servant at the provincial health office, Governor Karel Albert Ralahalu said on Thursday.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Mega proposes familiar figures for BI senior post

Mega proposes familiar figures for BI senior postDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's move to propose names from within the central bank as candidates for the post of senior deputy governor reflects the government's desire to pick someone who is already ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Massive floods leave much of Indramayu under water

Massive floods leave much of Indramayu under waterNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java Massive floods submerged a greater area of Indramayu regency on Thursday, inundating paddy fields and residential houses.Indramayu regent Irianto M.S.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Govt completes draft revision of antiterror law

Govt completes draft revision of antiterror lawTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has completed the revised draft of much-criticized Antiterrorism Law No. 15/2003, which will grant more power to security authorities to deter acts of terrorism.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/KPU nixes imported ballot boxes

KPU nixes imported ballot boxesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) canceled on Thursday its controversial plan to import 250,000 ballot boxes from China.Head of the ballot box tender committee Mulyana W.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Bogor focus on solving traffic jams

Bogor focus on solving traffic jams BOGOR: The Sepur Pakuan overpass connecting the Baranangsiang toll road and the Bogor Agriculture Institute campus in Baranangsiang, was opened by Bogor Mayor Iswara Natanegara on Wednesday."We expect the alternative road will reduce heavy traffic on Jl.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Quite quiet on the club-going front

Quite quiet on the club-going front Things will be kind of quiet in Jakarta's club-land this Friday and Saturday following last weekend's overflowing lineup of love- packed Valentine's Day events.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Floods force 13,000 to flee

Floods force 13,000 to fleeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Tangerang/Bekasi Nearly 13,000 Greater Jakartans were forced to flee their homes on Thursday as floods from heavy downpours overnight submerged many areas.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Congress to select Child Ambassadors

Congress to select Child AmbassadorsSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Participants in the Indonesian Children's Congress (KAI) are slated to choose 10 representatives to be child ambassadors for Indonesia.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Navy to use local steel for warships

Navy to use local steel for warships JAKARTA: The Indonesian Navy pledged on Thursday its commitment to prioritize the use of locally made steel to build new warships or maintain the existing ones.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/RI lacks integrated policy at WTO talks: Economist

RI lacks integrated policy at WTO talks: EconomistSari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government is being criticized for not having an integrated policy on global trade issues, making the country's negotiation team at World Trade Organization (WTO) talks less effective in promoting ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Five tried for burning courthouse in Flores

Five tried for burning courthouse in FloresYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Trials began on Thursday for five suspects in last year's attack on a court building and prosecutor's office on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/JP/5/larantu

JP/5/larantuFive tried for burning state buildings in FloresYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post Kupang, East Nusa TenggaraTrials began on Thursday for five suspects in last year's attack on a court building and prosecutor's office on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Illegal processing of wood

Illegal processing of wood We support Indonesian Minister of Forestry M. Prakosa's call for a worldwide boycott of Malaysian wood (RI urges global boycott on M'sian timber, The Jakarta Post, Feb. 13).

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/JP/3/BOX2

JP/3/BOX2 Outline of PPNUI's platform The party aims to build a nation that is just and prosperous, in line with the goals of the unitary state of the republic, based on Pancasila.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/West Sumatra fishermen fighting for livelihood

West Sumatra fishermen fighting for livelihoodKasparman Piliang, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West Sumatra The fate of thousands of fishermen in West Sumatra looks increasingly gloomy as their livelihood has been threatened, especially by the presence of Thai fishermen accused of poaching in the ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/KPK must probe possible collusion in Akbar acquittal: Lawyer

KPK must probe possible collusion in Akbar acquittal: LawyerKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaThe newly-formed Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) should investigate possible collusion in the acquittal of Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung on corruption charges, a senior lawyer says.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Mutual relations with 'Polska' deserve maintenance ...

Mutual relations with 'Polska' deserve maintenance ...Soeryo Winoto, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Warsaw, soeryo@thejakartapost.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/173 workers poisoned in Yogya

173 workers poisoned in Yogya YOGYAKARTA: At least 20 workers of PT Mataram Tunggal Garmen garment factory in Yogyakarta remain in the hospital with food poisoning after eating fish served for lunch at the factory.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/EKI back with 'Lovers and Liars' cabaret

EKI back with 'Lovers and Liars' cabaretTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The dance company known for its raunchy productions -- Eksotika Karmawibhangga Indonesia (EKI) -- is back with its musical cabaret, Lovers and Liars, opening on Feb. 27.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Pakistan is ASEAN's ally in war on terror

Pakistan is ASEAN's ally in war on terrorSiswo Pramono, Deputy Director for Global Organization, Indonesian Foreign Ministry, Jakarta The recent improvement in relations between Pakistan and India could pave the way for Pakistan's participation in the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF).

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/East Java bans logging

East Java bans logging MALANG, East Java: All government institutions, including state forestry company Perhutani, should observe a five-to-10- year moratorium on logging, while intensifying their reforestation activities, East Java Governor Imam Utomo said on Thursday.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/[i]This is the 19th article in a series on the 24 political parties

This is the 19th article in a series on the 24 political parties contesting the 2004 elections.Renowned cleric leads another NU-oriented party to national pollsRais Hidayat, Research and Development Unit, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama, which ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/TV Today: Friday, February 20, 2004

TV Today: Friday, February 20, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita8:00 Music: Sik Asik10:00 TV Drama: Si Kabayan 11:00 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/JP/2/2Media

JP/2/2MediaParties barred from financing non-campaign TV programsMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) and the General Elections Commission (KPU) agreed on Wednesday to prohibit political parties and regional representative candidates from ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Angie loses to Kirilenko at Indian Open

Angie loses to Kirilenko at Indian Open Angelique "Angie" Widjaja failed to get past Maria Kirilenko in the third round of the Indian Open tennis tournament in Hyderabad, losing to the Russian 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Microsoft launches new MBS software

Microsoft launches new MBS softwareP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Microsoft Indonesia launched a new Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) software on Thursday to help small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) organize their financial affairs.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/JP/3/INUL

JP/3/INUL Inul to 'drill' Singapore fans Queen of dangdut, the erotic Inul Daratista, is scheduled to bump and grind with fans in Singapore on Sunday in a show co- starring child singer Tina Toon and Lela Anjani, another dangdut singer.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Privatization of water on the doorstep

Privatization of water on the doorstepThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite widespread public criticism and opposition to the water resource bill, legislators went ahead with the endorsement of the controversial draft on Thursday.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Inul to perform in S'pore

Inul to perform in S'pore Queen of dangdut, the erotic Inul Daratista, is scheduled to bump and grind with fans in Singapore on Sunday in a show co- starring child singer Tina Toon and Lela Anjani, another dangdut singer.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/No funds left for dengue

No funds left for dengueEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several days have passed since the dengue fever outbreak was declared an extraordinary occurrence, but the government still has failed to secure emergency funds to help local governments fight the disease, which has now claimed ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/TV Today: Friday, February 20, 2004

TV Today: Friday, February 20, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita8:00 Music: Sik Asik10:00 TV Drama: Si Kabayan 11:00 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m.

Fri, 20 Feb 2004

JP/Students poorly informed, teen dengue victims rise

Students poorly informed, teen dengue victims riseAbdul Khalik and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor Students of State Senior High School (SMUN) 24 in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, were unsure as to the origins of dengue fever outbreaks.