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Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Country Profile: Kuwait

Country Profile: Kuwait FOR WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25(BOX)Message from Kuwait Ambassador Muhammed Fadel Khalaf to the Indonesian people in conjunction with Kuwait's 43rd National Day As a new ambassador to Indonesia I would like to convey my respect and appreciation to the Indonesian people for their ...

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Cement makers hurt by weak demand

Cement makers hurt by weak demandRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's cement industry is expected to remain in the doldrums this year due to various factors such as weak sales growth, excess production capacity, and the rising cost of energy.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Norway vows to look into influx of GAM members

Norway vows to look into influx of GAM membersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Norwegian Foreign Minister Jan Peterson has promised to look into a media report that hundreds of political refugees from the troubled Aceh province had fled to Norway from Sweden, Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs ...

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Teachers as a pressure group

Teachers as a pressure group Teachers in Kampar regency, Riau province, have successfully forced the provincial legislative assembly to hold a special meeting to dismiss Regent Jefry Noer for insulting a teacher during a recent meeting at his office.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Up for election

Up for election Along with voting for political parties and legislative candidates in the House of Representatives (DPR) and City/Regency Council (DPRD), voters will also select candidates for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD).

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/DPR plans to probe Mi-17 purchase

DPR plans to probe Mi-17 purchaseMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives Commission I has planned to set up a working committee of inquiry into alleged irregularities in the procurement of four Russian-made Mi-17 helicopters worth US$21.6 million by the Army.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Alleged extortion cop replaced

Alleged extortion cop replaced JAKARTA: Ciputat Police chief Adj. Comr. Zulfan, who has been under investigation by the National Police's internal affairs department in relation to a slew of extortion allegations, was transferred to the Jakarta Police force on Saturday as training and development ...

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/City OKs new 'bajaj' to replace old ones

City OKs new 'bajaj' to replace old onesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Before the proposal to replace the Indian-made bajaj (motorized pedicab) with locally made kancil is given the go-ahead, the city transportation agency has agreed to introduce the more- environmentally friendly blue ...

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/WMD security initiative could endanger sea trade

WMD security initiative could endanger sea tradeHasjim Djalal, Observer of Maritime Affiairs, Jakarta In September 2003, the United States announced a new initiative in security affairs to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), their delivery systems and related materials ...

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Robbers get Rp 130m in broad daylight

Robbers get Rp 130m in broad daylight JAKARTA: A motel employee Edy Irawadi was shot in the leg on Tuesday around noon by a robber who took Rp 130 million (US$15,476), which was to be used to pay salaries.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Ex-PKI members regain rights

Ex-PKI members regain rightsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Constitutional Court moved closer to restoring the political rights of the former members and relatives of former members of the outlawed Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) on Tuesday by taking a historic decision to ...

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Court hands down fine to early campaigners

Court hands down fine to early campaignersM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the first trial for election violations at the Central Jakarta District Court, a businessman and his four employees were found guilty, but given light slaps on the wrist, for early campaigning that violated ...

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Kuwait Tourism Service Company

Kuwait Tourism Service Company The Kuwait Towers, one of Kuwait's most important landmarks. The design for the towers was inspired by the shape of an Arab rosewater sprinkler (qumqum).

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/ASEAN conflict resolution mechanisms needed: RI

ASEAN conflict resolution mechanisms needed: RIAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia, the current chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), said there was a "crying need" for ASEAN countries to strengthen their conflict resolution mechanisms, including a ...

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/SG wants govt to delay divestment

SG wants govt to delay divestment President of state-owned cement producer PT Semen Gresik (SG) Satrio said the government should postpone its plan to sell more shares in the company to Mexico's cement giant Cemex SA, pending a more conducive business environment.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/North Jakartans still wary of more floods

North Jakartans still wary of more floodsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sun may be shining and the water may be slowly draining but residents of flood-prone areas in North Jakarta are still wary of more floods.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Sidiq absent from trial

Sidiq absent from trial JAKARTA: Graft suspect Abdullah Sidiq Muin failed to appear at the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday due to illness, his lawyer Budi Santoso said.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Official reported to police over debt

Official reported to police over debtEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Sanitation Agency head Selamat Limbong and wife Herlintje Sagala have been reported to the city police over their unsettled debt amounting to Rp 1 billion (US$119,048) to a city councillor Posman Siahaan.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Government launches first bond issue of the year

Government launches first bond issue of the yearDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has issued eight-year bonds worth Rp 2.52 trillion (about US$295 million) on Tuesday, the first batch of bond issues planned for this year to help finance the ailing state budget.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/IBRA delays sale of Bank Permata

IBRA delays sale of Bank PermataP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Deputy chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) I Nyoman Sender said on Tuesday that the agency had decided to delay the sale of a majority stake in Bank Permata.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Timeline of Tempo trial

Timeline of Tempo trialFeb. 19 : Tanah Abang textile market is gutted by fire.March 3 : Tempo runs an article titled 'Is there Tomy in Tenabang?' that suggests Tomy Winata had something to do with the fire.March 8 : Tomy's supporters swarm the Tempo offices on Jl.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/The elections: Substance or babble?

The elections: Substance or babble?Elwin Tobing, The Indonesian Institute, Jakarta, elwin@theindonesianinstitute.org As Indonesia enters the third month of the year, political parties are busily preparing themselves and extending their best wishes for the general election set for April.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Singapore awards RI Navy chief

Singapore awards RI Navy chief JAKARTA: Singapore has presented its Meritorious Service medal to Indonesian Navy chief of staff Adm. Bernard Kent Sondakh for his role in enhancing ties between the two nations' navies.The medal was conferred by Singapore Minister for Defense Rear Adm.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Respect for Islam

Respect for Islam By all accounts, President Megawati Soekarnoputri's denunciation of the injustice against Muslims in the world is the strongest criticism of the West from the Indonesian president to date.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Better way to reduce nuclear risks: The lessons of Khan's misadventure

Better way to reduce nuclear risks: The lessons of Khan's misadventureJoseph S. Nye, Dean, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard, Project Syndicate In 1977, when I served in President Jimmy Carter's State Department, I was sent to India to dissuade that country's leaders from developing a nuclear ...

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Batam leads antihuman-trafficking campaign

Batam leads antihuman-trafficking campaignFadli and Ridwan Max Sijabat Batam/JakartaThe government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) launched on Tuesday an all-out campaign to put an end to the widespread commercial sexual exploitation of children and women on Batam island.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Batam leads antihuman-trafficking campaign

Batam leads antihuman-trafficking campaignFadli and Ridwan Max Sijabat Batam/JakartaThe government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) launched on Tuesday an all-out campaign to put an end to the widespread commercial sexual exploitation of children and women on Batam island.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Panwaslu official attacked in Batang

Panwaslu official attacked in BatangSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Batang, Central Java The deputy chairman of Batang regency's Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu), Agus Triono, 32, was assaulted by four unknown assailants at dawn on Tuesday.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Govt campaigning against human trafficking in Batam

Govt campaigning against human trafficking in BatamFadli and Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Batam/Jakarta The government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) launched on Tuesday an all-out campaign to put an end to the widespread commercial sexual exploitation of children and women on ...

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/PSM talks up a win, Thais say draw OK

PSM talks up a win, Thais say draw OKAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi PSM of Indonesia will strive for a win when it hosts Krung Thai Bank in a Group F match of the Asian Champions League at the Mattoangin stadium here on Wednesday.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/RI, Poland agree to boost military ties

RI, Poland agree to boost military tiesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Poland agreed on Tuesday to enhance cooperation in the manufacture of military equipment, including possible joint production of weaponry and other related items.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Ex-PTDI employees clash with police

Ex-PTDI employees clash with policeYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Thousands of former employees at aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia clashed with some 400 police on Tuesday as they demanded to be allowed to resume work.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Democracy of faith

Democracy of faith Vox populi, vox dei isn't quite so straightforward for the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Parmusi likely to split with PPP

Parmusi likely to split with PPP JAKARTA: The Indonesian Muslim Brotherhood (Parmusi) has indicated it has broken with traditional ally the United Development Party (PPP), signaling a shift to the Crescent Star Party (PBB).

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Seven injured after offshore accident

Seven injured after offshore accident BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: At least seven employees of the UNOCAL oil company in Balikpapan suffered from burns after a fire stated on one of its offshore oil rigs on Saturday.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Satelindo's so-called service

Satelindo's so-called service On Feb. 12, I was attending a reception and wanted to meet a friend later in the evening at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. I tried to contact my friend with my mobile phone when I realized that they had blocked my phone.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Makro to open four new stores this year

Makro to open four new stores this yearLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dutch giant wholesaler Makro plans to open four new outlets this year and will remodel all of its existing stores to accommodate a wider range of fresh foods.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Tension continues in Kampar, nine arrested

Tension continues in Kampar, nine arrestedHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Hundreds of civil servants staged a rally in the town of Bangkinang in Kampar regency on Tuesday to express their lack of confidence in regent Jefri Noer and his deputy A. Zakir.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/NGOs slam Brimob over abduction of Aceh students

NGOs slam Brimob over abduction of Aceh studentsTiarma Siboro and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Six Acehnese students, mostly activists, have disappeared after they were taken by officers from the Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) from their homes three days ago.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Agency denies road scheme has begun

Agency denies road scheme has begunDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Parks Agency head Sarwo Handhayani denied on Tuesday that a Rp 15 billion (US$1.8 million) project to widen the road and sidewalks along Jl. Sudirman and Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta, has already started.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Danny, Stefanova vie for Makita chess title

Danny, Stefanova vie for Makita chess titleZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta IM Danny Juswanto continued his winning run by beating Chinese GM Zhu Chen in the penultimate round of the 10-round Makita- Lakoni International Grand Master Chess Tournament here on Tuesday.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Tutut's planned visit irks NU, PKB

Tutut's planned visit irks NU, PKBIndra Harsaputra and Abdul Kholik, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya/Jakarta The National Awakening Party (PKB) and Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) expressed skepticism on Tuesday over the planned visit by Siti 'Tutut' Hardijanti Rukmana, the eldest daughter of ...

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Western press creates Islam's stigma

Western press creates Islam's stigmaAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Noted Muslim scholar Nurcholish Madjid criticized on Tuesday the Western media for associating Islam with violence, saying that the move had led to an inaccurate perception of the religion.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/South Korea's Roh puts behind the first difficult year

South Korea's Roh puts behind the first difficult yearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta For many South Koreans, especially aides and supporters of President Roh Moo-hyun, Wednesday came as a great joy and relief -- but also a surprise -- as their leader marked his first year in office.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/OPEC remains concerned at falling oil price

OPEC remains concerned at falling oil priceFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) remains concerned at the likelihood of a declining oil price in the second quarter of this year when demand for heating fuel falls off.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/KPU to hire 15,000 students for data entry

KPU to hire 15,000 students for data entryA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) will hire around 15,000 university students across the country to help enter data at some 5,000 districts nationwide, says KPU chairman Nazaruddin Sjamsuddin.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Court rejects Tomy's suit vs 'Tempo'

Court rejects Tomy's suit vs 'Tempo'M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The panel of judges at the Central Jakarta District Court rejected on Tuesday the Rp 120 billion (US$14.3 million) civil suit filed by well-connected businessman Tomy Winata against Tempo magazine.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Governor demands contingency plan

Governor demands contingency plan SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Regents and mayors in the province should prepare contingency plans to anticipate the late arrival of ballot boxes from Jakarta, East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna AF said.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/The undiplomatic ambassador: Refusing to lie for country

The undiplomatic ambassador: Refusing to lie for countryGwynne Dyer, Columnist, London "The intense repression here combined with the inequality of wealth and absence of reform will create the Islamic fundamentalism that the regime is trying to quash," said the British ambassador to Uzbekistan, ...

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Govt waits for Hidayat's complaint

Govt waits for Hidayat's complaint JAKARTA: The government is waiting for an official statement from Hidayat Nur Wahid, leader of the Islamic foundation Al Hairiman Al Khariyah, before it files a complaint with the United Nations Security Council for including the foundation on the list of ...

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Construction of Jatigede dam urged

Construction of Jatigede dam urgedNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java Regents and councillors in the areas along the north Java coast demanded on Tuesday that the central government expedite construction of Jatigede dam, located in Sumedang regency.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Dengue fever spreading, more regions cry for help

Dengue fever spreading, more regions cry for helpThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Cirebon The dengue fever outbreak has continued to escalate, prompting a number of regional administrations to demand more health workers and emergency aid.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/PDI-P remains aloof on Golkar bid

PDI-P remains aloof on Golkar bid JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has cold-shouldered Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung's statement on a possible coalition between the two major parties.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Susilo highly praises TNI's reform moves, gives civilians 'F'

Susilo highly praises TNI's reform moves, gives civilians 'F'Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono hailed on Tuesday the Indonesian Military (TNI) for consistently upholding the reform agenda, which ...

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Economists warn economic recovery a long way to go

Economists warn economic recovery a long way to goTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top economists warned that lower bank interest and inflation rates, and a stronger rupiah are not the ultimate indicators of a sound economy, but only intermediate objectives.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Tension continues in Kampar, nine arrested

Tension continues in Kampar, nine arrestedHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Hundreds of civil servants staged a rally in the town of Bangkinang in Kampar regency on Tuesday to express their lack of confidence in regent Jefri Noer and his deputy A. Zakir.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Correction

CorrectionBIRTHDAY BOOK: Linguist Anton Moeliono, whose picture appeared on page four of The Jakarta Post on Feb. 24, celebrated his 75th birthday, which was marked with the launch of a book of his essays. We apologize for the mistake.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Swissasia declared eligible to buy Lippo

Swissasia declared eligible to buy LippoDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Swissasia Global consortium has been given the green light to acquire a majority stake in Bank Lippo, Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) chairman Syafruddin Temenggung says.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Corpse found at Governor Office

Corpse found at Governor Office MALUKU, Ambon: A body was found on Tuesday on the second floor of the Maluku governor's office in Ambon, only a month before the office was set to be re-opened by President Megawati Soekarnoputri.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/'Kijang taxis? Whose great idea is that?'

'Kijang taxis? Whose great idea is that?' The city administration's plan to launch a new public transportation service using Toyota Kijang vans amid the existing city-wide fleet of 25,000 sedan taxis, has received mixed reactions. The Jakarta Post ventured out for some comments from the streets.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Taiwan referendum a double-edged sword

Taiwan referendum a double-edged swordSimon Tay & Yeo Lay Hwee, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Tensions have been rising across the Taiwan Strait.

Wed, 25 Feb 2004

JP/Tebing Tinggi, Samosir hit by floods, landslide

Tebing Tinggi, Samosir hit by floods, landslideApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Torrential rain, which had pounded several parts of North Sumatra for the past week, has caused floods in Tebing Tinggi municipality, some 80 kilometers south of Medan, the capital of North ...