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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/BIN predicts smooth and peaceful general elections

BIN predicts smooth and peaceful general electionsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chief of the National Intelligence Agency (BIN) Lt. Gen. (ret.) A.M.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Golkar, PDI-P coalition possible: Taufik

Golkar, PDI-P coalition possible: TaufikThe Jakarta Post, Surabaya/Jakarta Influential Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) member Taufik Kiemas expressed interest in a formal coalition with the Golkar Party in the presidential elections, although this idea was quickly dismissed by his ...

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Aceh military goes after activists

Aceh military goes after activistsNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The Aceh martial law administrator has vowed to go after non- governmental organization (NGO) activists in the province, saying many of them were accomplices of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM).

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Rusydan gets 3 years for hiding bomber

Rusydan gets 3 years for hiding bomberM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court sentenced on Wednesday the acting leader of regional terrorist network Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) to three years and six months in prison for harboring one of the perpetrators of the ...

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Persikota wins 1-0 in Indonesian league

Persikota wins 1-0 in Indonesian leagueMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Aliyudin scored the only goal as Persikota Tangerang defeated Persija Jakarta 1-0 in an Indonesian soccer league match at the Benteng Stadium here on Wednesday.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/One barrier removed

One barrier removed Even though the ruling will not become effective until 2009, it is no exaggeration to say that by restoring the rights of former members, and relatives of former members, of the outlawed Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) to run in legislative elections, the Indonesian ...

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Merpati makes maiden flight linking Denpasar with Sumbawa

Merpati makes maiden flight linking Denpasar with SumbawaWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Sumbawa The 18-passenger Twin Otter Merpati Nusantara Airlines landed smoothly on the new airstrip in Sekongkang district, Sumbawa island in West Nusa Tenggara province, marking the ...

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Astra projects sales to grow 10%

Astra projects sales to grow 10%Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed automotive giant PT Astra International estimates sales this year will grow by between 5 percent and 10 percent on an increase in new car sales, especially from the newly launched Toyota Avanza and ...

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Presidential decree on IBRA closure finalized: Dorodjatun

Presidential decree on IBRA closure finalized: DorodjatunFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's days are officially numbered, as the drafting of a presidential decree on its formal closure has been finalized, Coordinating ...

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/UN role in Iraq needed more than ever

UN role in Iraq needed more than everDesra Percaya, Diplomat, Indonesian Mission to the United Nations, New York The primary responsibility of the United Nations (UN), as underlined in its Charter, is maintaining international peace and security.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Govt to build trans-Sulawesi railway

Govt to build trans-Sulawesi railway MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The government plans to build a 1,900- kilometer railway track to link Sulawesi's four provinces.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Court rules in favor of fired workers

Court rules in favor of fired workersYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java Hundreds of fired workers from state-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) welcomed the Jakarta State Administrative High Court's (PTTUN) verdict, which requires the Bandung-based ...

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Cyber crime rampant in Indonesia

Cyber crime rampant in IndonesiaEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A lack of law enforcers with adequate knowledge about electronic criminals and the courts' unreadiness to try perpetrators have made Indonesia a fertile ground for cyber crime, an expert says.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Up for election

Up for electionAlong with voting for political parties and legislative candidates in the House of Representatives (DPR) and City/Regency Council (DPRD) on April 5, voters will also pick candidates for the new Regional Representatives Council (DPD).

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Buana mulls acquisitions, mergers

Buana mulls acquisitions, mergers JAKARTA: Publicly listed Bank Buana Indonesia said on Wednesday it was mulling acquisitions or mergers to enable it to expand business operations and meet the capital requirement set recently by Bank Indonesia.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Bob Hasan reelected as PASI chairman

Bob Hasan reelected as PASI chairmanZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Timber tycoon and corruption convict Mohammad "Bob" Hasan, who last week was released from a maximum security prison, was reelected for the seventh straight time since 1982 as chairman of the Indonesian Athletics ...

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Govt says university tuition Rp 18m

Govt says university tuition Rp 18m SURABAYA: The tuition fee for state university students should be set at Rp 18 million (US$2,143) per year per student, a senior government official said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Bureaucracy reform meeting in March

Bureaucracy reform meeting in March MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to open the national administrative reform meeting, which will take place on March 3 through March 5.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Govt agrees to extend Kangean block contract

Govt agrees to extend Kangean block contractThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has agreed to extend the gas contract in the Kangean block, East Java, operated by Anglo-American energy company BP Plc in order to help overcome the gas shortage in the province.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Pedophiles a real threat!

Pedophiles a real threat! With disgust and fury beyond description, I read the reports about pedophiles in Bali in The Jakarta Post.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Winning in the race in local MPV market

Winning in the race in local MPV marketAgus W. Soehadi, Contributor, Jakarta An interesting development in Indonesia's automotive market is the boom in sales of Multi Purpose Vehicles (MPVs), which have topped those of sedans, Indonesian Automotive Industry Association data shows.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Japan likely to be top investor in monorail

Japan likely to be top investor in monorailDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is likely to drop Malaysian firm MTrans Holding Sdn. Bhd. from the top monorail investor position as it is eying the possibility of having Japanese firm Hitachi carry out the project.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/An unbalanced report

An unbalanced report I want to comment on an article by Aguswandi that appeared on Feb. 9, titled The cheapening of loyalty, Indonesian style.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/UN welcomes ASEAN peacekeeping force, promises help

UN welcomes ASEAN peacekeeping force, promises helpAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Nations welcomed on Wednesday Indonesia's proposal to build a regional peacekeeping force and promised to provide assistance to make it a reality.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Protests against crooked politicians held in Wonosobo, Jayapura

Protests against crooked politicians held in Wonosobo, JayapuraNethy Dharma Somba and Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura/Wonosobo Students and farmers held demonstrations against crooked politicians on Tuesday and Wednesday in Central Java and Papua provinces respectively, urging people ...

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Jakarta government to fumigate, not educate

Jakarta government to fumigate, not educateThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The death toll from dengue fever has reached 255 while 13,765 others have been hospitalized for the disease since early this year, the Ministry of Health said on Wednesday, an increase of more than 10 deaths since 241 deaths ...

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Men arrested with monkey meat

Men arrested with monkey meat JEMBER, East Java: Jember regency police foiled an attempt to smuggle monkey meat from Buleleng regency, Bali, and have declared four people suspects.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/'Former PKI members need rights restored'

'Former PKI members need rights restored' The Constitutional Court is moving closer to restoring the rights to vote and run in the legislative elections to former members and relatives of former members of the now banned Indonesian Communist Party (PKI).

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Bimantara aims to raise Rp 750b via rights issue

Bimantara aims to raise Rp 750b via rights issueRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed media and telecommunications conglomerate PT Bimantara Citra plans to sell more of its shares on the stock market via a rights issue, in order to fund the expansion of its media and ...

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Muslims vow to enhance education, economy

Muslims vow to enhance education, economyAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslim scholars ended an international conference on Tuesday with the establishment of a joint secretariat in Jakarta that plans to strengthen the role Muslims play in global education and economic development.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Bringin Life sees higher net profit

Bringin Life sees higher net profit JAKARTA: Life insurance company PT Bringin Life expects net profit this year to increase by 11.4 percent from last year's 43.98 billion.Company president Sriwiyono said on Wednesday that premium income was projected to grow by 16.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Fitch assigns B+ to RI global bond

Fitch assigns B+ to RI global bond JAKARTA: Fitch Ratings, a global rating agency, said on Wednesday it expects to assign a long-term foreign currency rating of B+ to the country's forthcoming dollar-dominated sovereign bonds, which will mature in 2014.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Mega scorns tight entrepreneurs

Mega scorns tight entrepreneursLeony Aurora and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri chided businesspeople for being spoiled and unwilling to spend their own money to promote their products abroad, instead depending heavily on the government.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Tender winners unable to print ballots

Tender winners unable to print ballotsMoch. N. Kurniawan and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some winners of the General Elections Commission (KPU)'s ballot paper printing project were unable to fulfill their obligations, the commission said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Govt curtails human rights, activists says

Govt curtails human rights, activists saysMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The human rights condition in the country has been deteriorating since the government announced wars on separatism and terrorism last year, rights watchdogs said.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Economic resurrection depends on unity

Economic resurrection depends on unity On the occasion of a meeting of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) during which a new Kadin chairman was appointed, this daily wants to reaffirm that our success in bringing Indonesia out of the economic crisis depends on the business ...

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/President's men given tax awards

President's men given tax awardsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri attended a glamorous ceremony on Wednesday to present awards to the country's 262 most compliant individual and corporate taxpayers, some of whom she knew intimately.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, February 26, 2004

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, February 26, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Painting What is behind a Picture? at K. Sudana Gallery - Campuhan, Ubud. The exhibition will be opened by a performance by I Ketut Sugantika: Journey of a Pig, the exhibition continues until Feb. 29.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Verdict is not final: Minister

Verdict is not final: MinisterFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The decision by Kampar Regency Council to dismiss Kampar regent Jefri Noer and his deputy A. Zakir is not final, according to Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/More new names to enter the car market this year

More new names to enter the car market this yearI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta Concerns over possible unrest in the upcoming national elections are likely to slow the high growth in the country's car market this year.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/BIN identifies Hambali's network

BIN identifies Hambali's network JAKARTA: The National Intelligence Agency (BIN) has obtained from the United States reliable data describing Riduan Isamuddin alias Hambali's terrorist network, an intelligence officer says.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/M'sians nabbed for illegal logging

M'sians nabbed for illegal logging JAKARTA: National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Wednesday the police have arrested 15 Malaysians for their alleged involvement in illegal logging in Papua.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Indonesia needs new approaches to heal economy: Experts

Indonesia needs new approaches to heal economy: ExpertsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jump-starting Indonesia's ailing economy will require "unconventional methods" to draw back foreign investment and overcome the pressing problem of unemployment, experts have said.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Former justice probed on 'unreasonable behavior'

Former justice probed on 'unreasonable behavior'Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former justice Adi Andojo Soetjipto, who currently chairs the Trisakti University Board of Rectors, underwent four hours of questioning on Wednesday by South Jakarta Police over a complaint filed by the ...

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Abdullah's war on corruption makes political sense

Abdullah's war on corruption makes political sensePavin Chachavalpongpun, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok The rainy weather in Malaysia this week failed to cool the hot political climate caused by the most recent anti-corruption campaign unleashed by new Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Probe into ecstasy cop finished

Probe into ecstasy cop finished JAKARTA: City Police narcotics division chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Anjan P. Putra said on Wednesday that the investigation of a police officer, who was allegedly in possession of 900 ecstasy pills, had been completed last week."The case of Comr.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Hendri leads seeds to Cigna 3rd round

Hendri leads seeds to Cigna 3rd roundZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's No. 2 Hendri Susilo Pramono won his second-round match over Ferdi Fauzi as seeded players marched to the next stage of the US$11,800 Cigna Open tennis tournament at the Jakarta Hilton International's Executive ...

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Governors to gather in Maluku on revision of autonomy law

Governors to gather in Maluku on revision of autonomy lawMuhammad Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, Maluku The governors of all 32 provinces in Indonesia are scheduled to gather in Ambon on March 3 to discuss the ongoing revision of the regional autonomy legislation as well as to ensure ...

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Conservation leader to get Getty Prize

Conservation leader to get Getty Prize BALI: Conservationist Haji Masdjuni, the regent of Berau, East Kalimantan, will receive the prestigious J. Paul Getty Wildlife Conservation Prize for his achievement in sea turtle protection.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/TNI to remain neutral in elections

TNI to remain neutral in electionsA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) has pledged to maintain its neutrality in the upcoming general election, its chief said on Wednesday.In a hearing with the House of Representatives's Commission I on defense, TNI Commander Gen.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/There is a solution to corruption and it lies in our own hands

There is a solution to corruption and it lies in our own handsPatrick Guntensperger, Business Consultant, Jakarta, ttpguntensperger@hotmail.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/M'sians nabbed for illegal logging

M'sians nabbed for illegal logging JAKARTA: National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Wednesday the police have arrested 15 Malaysians for their alleged involvement in illegal logging in Papua.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/PSM upset by Krung Thai Bank

PSM upset by Krung Thai BankAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Playing before 16 thousand home fans in the Mattoangin Stadium, PSM lost 3-2 to Krung Thai Bank in a Group F match, in the Asian Champions League here on Wednesday.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Thursday, February 26 , 2004

Thursday, February 26 , 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi6:30 Cooking Show: Masakan7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita8:00 Music: Sik Asik9:00 Entertainment News: Pro Biz10:00 TV Drama: Si Kabayan 12:00 p.m.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Audi A8: A limousine for a sporty driver

Audi A8: A limousine for a sporty driverPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The automotive premium market segment in Indonesia welcomes the Audi A8, claimed to be a sporty limousine, amid the fiercer competition among carmakers.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Six-way nuclear talks, round two

Six-way nuclear talks, round twoThe Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo Six-way talks between the United States, both Koreas, China, Japan and Russia over North Korea's nuclear development program got under way in Beijing on Wednesday.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Religious factor in U.S.-Muslim relations

Religious factor in U.S.-Muslim relationsMuhamad Ali, Lecturer, State Islamic University (UIN) Sharif Hidayatullah, Jakarta Nahdlatul Ulama, the largest Islamic organization in Indonesia, is hosting an international conference of Islamic scholars from over 40 countries, discussing world ...

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/An unbalanced report

An unbalanced report I want to comment on an article by Aguswandi that appeared on Feb. 9, titled The cheapening of loyalty, Indonesian style.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Government told to settle cases of juvenile crime lawfully

Government told to settle cases of juvenile crime lawfullyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A government-funded children's organization urged the government on Wednesday to follow the due process of law for children implicated in crimes.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/State legislation on PKI members

State legislation on PKI membersSept. 30, 1965 - Blames attempted coup d'etat on PKI1966 - Emergency People's Consultative Assembly (MPRS) issues MPRS Decree No.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/South Korea's cloning of human eggs

South Korea's cloning of human eggs They said it would happen, and it has. Researchers in South Korea have taken a donated human egg, squeezed the DNA out of its nucleus, replaced it with a cell from the ovaries of the egg's donor, and induced the egg to develop into an early-stage embryo that ...

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/An unbalanced report

An unbalanced report I want to comment on an article by Aguswandi that appeared on Feb. 9, titled The cheapening of loyalty, Indonesian style.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Govt may cut tariff on steel import

Govt may cut tariff on steel importThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering slashing import duty tariffs on steel to between 5 and 10 percent to ensure high global prices would not hurt local industry, the customs head said.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Religious leaders pledge neutrality

Religious leaders pledge neutralityTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Religious leaders pledged on Wednesday to remain neutral in the general election and appealed to the followers of the various religions to maintain their composure in the face of provocation from political parties.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Swissasia retains Bank Lippo management

Swissasia retains Bank Lippo managementLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Swissasia Global, the new controlling owner of publicly listed Bank Lippo, has decided in an extraordinary shareholders meeting to retain Joseph Luhukay as president and Mochtar Riady as chairman of the board of ...

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/PDI-P councillor's diploma disappears

PDI-P councillor's diploma disappears BOGOR: Bogor police deputy chief Comr. Budi Prasetyo said the original copy of the high school diploma of recently elected deputy mayor Mochamad Sahid was missing, and was thus impeding the investigation into the alleged use of a fake diploma in January's ...

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Govt told to change policy on ex-PKI cadres

Govt told to change policy on ex-PKI cadresThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Constitutional Court's decision to reinstate the constitutional rights of former communist members and their families members has sparked calls for an end to all discrimination against them.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/JP/1/HOUR3

JP/1/HOUR3Justice, judge get awards: Justice Abdurrahman Saleh and judge Amirudin Zakaria of the Supreme Court were presented the Lopa Award late on Wednesday at the Proclamation Monument in Central Jakarta -- but they did not show up.

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Thu, 26 Feb 2004

JP/Tutut, Amien to attend mass prayer

Tutut, Amien to attend mass prayer MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Former president Soeharto's daughter Siti "Tutut" Hardijanti Rukmana and People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais are expected to attend a ritual for casting out evil in the South Sulawesi regency, Gowa, on March 5.

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