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Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/10% of national park deforested

10% of national park deforestedBENGKULU: Some 10 percent of the 1.3-million-hectare Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS) has been cleared of trees, an official said.Soewartono, the chairman of the TNKS board of directors, blamed illegal logging for the rapid pace of deforestation in the park.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Aging judges to work on backlogged legal cases

Aging judges to work on backlogged legal casesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaInstead of recruiting new, younger judges, the Supreme Court has decided to extend the service of aging justices to handle some 16,000 backlogged cases.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Four arrested in protest as police guard Bojong dump

Four arrested in protest as police guard Bojong dumpTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorFour Bojong residents have been arrested by the Bogor Police following a protest and vandalism by locals to a dump truck owned by the Jakarta administration late on Tuesday.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Outsourcing: Good for both sides

Outsourcing: Good for both sidesND Batra The Statesman Asia News Network Calcutta I once said jokingly to Raymond Jennett, principal in a small accounting firm who prepares my annual income tax returns, "I hope you're not sending my income tax papers to some outsourcing outfit in India.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Six governors visit Maluku

Six governors visit MalukuKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Six governors visited Maluku on Wednesday to observe the situation in the province, which was recently rocked by sectarian violence.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Cilincing fish farmers to get little compensation

Cilincing fish farmers to get little compensationDamar Harsanto and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFish farmers in Cilincing, North Jakarta, have waited two months for the city administration to compensate them for losses caused by pollution from the city's temporary dump in Rawamalang, ...

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Indonesia launches US$1b global int'l bond

Indonesia launches US$1b global int'l bondFitri Wulandari and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government launched a US$1 billion international bond, more than double the initial plan of $400 million, following overwhelming demand from global investors.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Cabinet members to forsake state duty for party

Cabinet members to forsake state duty for partyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono downplayed on Wednesday his recently publicized disgruntlement with President Megawati Soekarnoputri, and said he would remain and continue ...

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Narcotics agency suspects a shift of drug preference

Narcotics agency suspects a shift of drug preferenceLeony Aurora The Jakarta Post Jakarta A seven-fold increase in the amount of cocaine confiscated from 2002 to 2003 and a drop in seized heroin and crystal amphetamine, locally called shabu-shabu, indicate a shift in the drug trend, says a top ...

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Honda Jazz considered a big compact car

Honda Jazz considered a big compact carPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJazz has always been known as a type of music that unites people across the divides of race and nationality.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/British coach expected to rejuvenate RI soccer

British coach expected to rejuvenate RI soccerZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After weeks of uncertainty, Peter Withe of Britain finally signed a four-year coaching contract with the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) on Wednesday.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/'Communism only grows when injustice prevails'

'Communism only grows when injustice prevails'After almost 40 years without political rights, former members of the banned Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) and their families will be able to vote and run in the coming legislative elections.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/CNOOC officials apologizes, let police to take sample

CNOOC officials apologizes, let police to take sampleThe Jakarta Post, JakartaOfficials from oil company China National Offshore Oil Corp.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Petulu villagers live in harmony with birds

Petulu villagers live in harmony with birdsJagadhita, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Long-legged birds that are similar to herons or storks are held in special affection at Petulu village, Gianyar, as they are believed to be sacred and can bring good fortune.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/The losers in globalization must be helped, too

The losers in globalization must be helped, tooDavid Dapice Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Ho Chi Minh City Most economists believe that trade benefits the economy in the long run.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Hansip trained to safeguard polls

Hansip trained to safeguard pollsKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The Kendari municipality government is training a total of 1,897 civilian guards (hansip) to help safeguard the upcoming elections.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Persita gets out of relegation zone with win over Persijatim

Persita gets out of relegation zone with win over PersijatimMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Under a pouring rain, Persita earned only its second win, 1-0 over Persijatim in the 2004 season of Indonesian soccer league with the goal coming from a penalty kick at Benteng Stadium ...

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/32 soldiers prosecuted in North Aceh

32 soldiers prosecuted in North AcehTeuku Agam Muzakir, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, AcehA total of 32 soldiers have committed crimes during military operations in the troubled province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam since May last year.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Justice? It's not just a Jakarta affair

Justice? It's not just a Jakarta affairAndrea Fitri Woodhouse, Justice for the Poor team, World Bank, Jakarta Jakarta was abuzz recently with talk of the Akbar Tandjung verdict. Supporters claimed Supreme Court independence; other observers cried foul. Whatever the verdict, one thing was clear.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Party withdraws review appeal

Party withdraws review appeal JAKARTA: Politician Abdullah Hehamahua withdrew on Wednesday his appeal for a judicial review of Law No. 13/2003 on general elections as he was convinced that the Constitutional Court would not rule in favor of his party.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Prevention of dengue

Prevention of dengue In articles and advisories from the Ministry of Health one gets the impression that the aedes mosquito breeds only in clean water.On several occasions, I collected some aedes larvae in dirty and muddy water and later put them in several large bottles.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Three injured after clash in Donggala

Three injured after clash in DonggalaDONGGALA, Central Sulawesi: Three people were seriously injured on Tuesday night in Donggala regency, Central Sulawesi province, after clashes between two rival subdistricts.Two of the people injured were local residents. One was identified as Vito, 15.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Pasar Baru traders get new location

Pasar Baru traders get new location BEKASI: At least 800 retailers who lost their kiosks in a fire that gutted the Pasar Baru traditional market in Bekasi on Tuesday have been moved to a temporary site behind the damaged market building.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Muslim allowed to take donations from politicans

Muslim allowed to take donations from politicansFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMuhammadiyah chairman Ahmad Syafii Maarif asked on Wednesday Islamic boarding schools across the country to respond wisely to the intensifying visits of politicians ahead of the elections.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Asset management company

Asset management company The asset management company (AMC), which is being established by the government to administer assets left behind by the recently dissolved Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will certainly be in a much better position to gain a higher rate of asset recovery.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/BP seeks loan from Bank of China, JBIC for Tangguh finance

BP seeks loan from Bank of China, JBIC for Tangguh financeFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Energy giant BP PLc is seeking US$1.3 billion in loans from Chinese and Japanese lenders to finance the Tangguh gas project, a senior official said on Wednesday.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Cruising through Sunda Kelapa in a BMW 530i

Cruising through Sunda Kelapa in a BMW 530iNovan Iman Santosa and Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post JakartaIt was a cloudy morning when we started the test-drive of BMW's latest BMW 530i model, which has undergone a major face-lift.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Nuwa Wea hears horror stories of RI maids

Nuwa Wea hears horror stories of RI maidsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaKuwait has sent 99 Indonesian workers to prison, including seven women who fell pregnant and gave birth in prison after having a relationship with their employers.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Withe signs 4-year contract with PSSI

Withe signs 4-year contract with PSSIZakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta After weeks of uncertainty, Peter Withe of Britain finally signed a four-year coaching contract with the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) on Wednesday.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Alleged pedophile diplomat in court

Alleged pedophile diplomat in courtWahyu Bhoediwardana, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA former Australian diplomat went on trial at the Amlampura District Court in Bali on Wednesday on charges of forcing two underage boys to perform sexual acts.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Susilo-Mega spat, much ado about nothing

Susilo-Mega spat, much ado about nothingMoch. N. Kurniawan and Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya For 20 days starting next week, members of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Cabinet will devote their time to their respective parties rather than state duties.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Finance, trade ministries to share online database

Finance, trade ministries to share online databaseDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBeginning in August, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Trade will share information through an online database under an agreement signed here on Wednesday.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/E. Nusa Tenggara Police seize 691 firearms

E. Nusa Tenggara Police seize 691 firearmsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) provincial police have seized 691 both home-made rifles and guns since early this year from local residents on the archipelagic province during an operation code- named Cipta Kondisi 2004.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/People should not expect justice for corruptors

People should not expect justice for corruptorsKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaAn eagerly awaited extradition treaty between Indonesia and Singapore will not necessarily help Indonesia in efforts to bring alleged corrupters to justice, a minister said.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Unsolved articles delay bill talks

Unsolved articles delay bill talks JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) and the government on Wednesday agreed to delay the deliberation of a bill on procedures to make laws and legislations until the next sitting period, scheduled to start on April 12.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Ninety trapped in gold mine

Ninety trapped in gold mineTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor At least 90 illegal miners have been trapped, with at least four confirmed dead, inside state mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam)'s Gunung Pongkor mountain gold mine in Bantar Karet village, Nanggung district, Bogor regency.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, March 4, 2004

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, March 4, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Painting Spiritual Jewels by Walter Van Oelat Agung Rai Museum of Art, Jl. Raya Pengosekan, Ubud, Gianyar, at 6:30 p.m., until March 27.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Narcotics agency suspects shift in drug of choice

Narcotics agency suspects shift in drug of choiceLeony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, JakartaA seven-fold increase in the amount of cocaine confiscated from 2002 to 2003 and a drop in seized heroin and crystal amphetamine, locally called shabu-shabu, indicate a shift in the drug trend, says a top ...

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Army will stay away from election fray

Army will stay away from election frayKurniawan Hari and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As fear grips the government that the elections will not be able to be held on time, the military has made it clear that it will refrain from taking actions it perceives would blemishing ...

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/BI bechmark rate down to 7.42%

BI bechmark rate down to 7.42%The Jakarta Post, JakartaBank Indonesia continued to lower its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday following the report on low inflation in February.The interest rate on the one-month Bank Indonesia SBI promissory note declined to a new historic low of 7.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/PAL delivers ship to Jepara

PAL delivers ship to JeparaSURABAYA: PT PAL Indonesia delivered on Tuesday a passenger ship to Jepara regency in Central Java during a ceremony attended by Central Java Governor Mardiono and the president of the shipbuilder, Adwin Suryohadiprojo.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Election fever turns global this year

Election fever turns global this yearMichael L. Tan Philippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila Several countries will be holding general elections this year, with the results having regional and global implications.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Thursday, March 4, 2004

Thursday, March 4, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi6:30 Documentary7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita8:30 Music: Sik Asik9:00 Entertainment News: Pro Biz10:00 TV Drama: Si Kabayan 11:00 Sports 12:00 p.m.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Up for election 2004

Up for election 2004Along 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 select candidates for the new Regional Representatives Council (DPD).

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Prevention of dengue

Prevention of dengue In articles and advisories from the Ministry of Health one gets the impression that the aedes mosquito breeds only in clean water. On several occasions, I collected some aedes larvae in dirty and muddy water and later put them in several large bottles.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Dengue patients forced to hallways

Dengue patients forced to hallwaysThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor/Tangerang The constantly increasing number of dengue fever patients in Jakarta combined with the hospitals' limited capacity has left no choice for many of the city-run hospitals to place poor patients, mostly children, on the ...

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Ministers urge businesses to use local technology

Ministers urge businesses to use local technologyAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFour ministers teamed up on Wednesday to encourage businesspeople to apply technology created by local researchers, launching a joint exhibition of over 100 proven research outcomes from government agencies, ...

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/The Kampar case: Differences between the U.S. and Indonesia

The Kampar case: Differences between the U.S. and IndonesiaArdimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Berkeley, California, ajambak@calmail.berkeley.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Former Megawati aide vows to topple her

Former Megawati aide vows to topple herA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA former aide to Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) leader Megawati Soekarnoputri has vowed to dump her from the presidency in this year's elections.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Smelter blast injures 13, damages 63 home

Smelter blast injures 13, damages 63 homeIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Sidoarjo, East JavaAt least 13 people were injured, two of them seriously, when a strong explosion rocked a metal smelter in Sidoarjo industrial area, East Java, on Wednesday.The explosion took place at about 5:45 a.m.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Monopoly watch to examine busway

Monopoly watch to examine busway JAKARTA: The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) will scrutinize the possible monopoly in the management of busway, which is currently in the hands of BP Transjakarta Busway."We have learned that the busway is managed by one company...

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Telkomsel launches office solution

Telkomsel launches office solutionJAKARTA: Mobile telecommunications operator PT Telkomsel, together with mobile phone producer Motorola and software company Microsoft, launched on Wednesday an integrated mobile office solution for its corporate customers.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Malik free to join party: Syafii

Malik free to join party: Syafii JAKARTA: Muhammadiyah chairman Syafii Maarif said on Wednesday that senior Muslim scholar Malik Fadjar had the right to be named a vice presidential candidate by any political party, underlining that such a move would not break up Muhammadiyah.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Police hand over files of bomb to prosecutor

Police hand over files of bomb to prosecutorTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice submitted on Wednesday the case files on two suspects in the Marriott hotel bombing, Tohir and Ismail, to the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office.National Police deputy spokesman Brig. Gen.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Environment minister slams Aceh forest road project

Environment minister slams Aceh forest road projectThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState Minister of the Environment Nabiel Makarim criticized on Wednesday the Ladia Galaska road project, planned to cut through the southern portions of Aceh, saying that it was not feasible and would endanger both the ...

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/'Communism only grows

'Communism only grows when injustice prevails'After almost 40 years without political rights, former members of the banned Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) and their families will be able to vote and run in the coming legislative elections.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Elementary pupils hospitalized

Elementary pupils hospitalizedSEMARANG: A total of 15 students from the Lebdosari elementary school in West Semarang district here were hospitalized for poisoning.Miyatun, the school principal, said that the students were allegedly poisoned by a mosquito-repellent lotion.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Bandung pushes to host Asia-africa golden jubile

Bandung pushes to host Asia-africa golden jubileYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungThe West Java provincial government and the Bandung municipal government have asked the central government to decide on Bandung as the host city for the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Asia Africa ...

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Seven firms to issue bonds before election: BES

Seven firms to issue bonds before election: BESRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Surabaya Stock Exchange (BES) said that seven companies planned to issue a total of Rp 2.7 trillion (US$321 million) in bonds before the presidential election on July 5.

Thu, 04 Mar 2004

JP/Police chase end two-day kidnap drama

Police chase end two-day kidnap dramaEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSantoso, a 54-year-old auto shop owner, could never have imagined that he would be a victim of a kidnapping by one of his customers.On Monday at around 7 p.m.