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59 articles.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Ministry plans to review exam scoring system

Ministry plans to review exam scoring systemP.C. Naommy, JakartaComing under fire for its controversial grade conversion system, the Ministry of National Education is now planning to review and revise its formula for calculating national averages of final examination scores from schools throughout ...

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Moderate budget deficit acceptable

Moderate budget deficit acceptableAnis Chowdhury, Jakarta Balancing the state budget remains a paramount policy parameter in Indonesia. The House of Representatives (DPR) has penciled at 0.6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) for the 2005 state budget.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Marriott accomplices get 3 years in prison

Marriott accomplices get 3 years in prisonThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe South Jakarta District Court sentenced two accomplices of the Hotel Marriott bombing on Tuesday to three years in prison respectively for withholding information on an act of terrorism.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Lawyers for protester refute testimonies

Lawyers for protester refute testimoniesUrip Hudiono, Jakarta Lawyers for Niu Fatorus, alias Alay, a former Pluit apartment tenant who is on trial for allegedly inciting a clash while protesting the eviction of the low-cost apartment dwellers in last February, claimed that witness testimonies ...

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Victims of Bahorok flood want torist resort reopened

Victims of Bahorok flood want torist resort reopenedApriadi Gunawan, MedanHundreds of Bahorok flood victims continued protesting here on Tuesday to demand clarification over some Rp 50 billion (US$6 million) in assistance promised by the central government for them last year.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/NGO calls on BI to nix fake money

NGO calls on BI to nix fake money JAKARTA: Non-governmental organization Combating Counterfeit and Financial Crime (CCFC) urged the central bank to withdraw the current banknotes immediately after the July 5 direct presidential election to prevent an increase in counterfeit money in circulation ...

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Noodlemakers urged to stop giving gifts and discounts

Noodlemakers urged to stop giving gifts and discountsTony Hotland, JakartaThe Indonesian Food Industry Association (Aspipin) has urged all producers of instant noodles in the country to stop giving free gifts and discounts starting July 1 "to restore healthy competition" in the industry.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/W. Irian Jaya governor illegitimate: Court

W. Irian Jaya governor illegitimate: CourtRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaThe Papuan people's campaign against the province's division has received a major boost after the State Administrative Court ruled on Tuesday against a law appointing Abraham Octavianus Atururi as West Irian Jaya governor.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Panwaslu fights rule stripping its powers

Panwaslu fights rule stripping its powersM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaThe Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) has asked the Supreme Court to review a planned move to strip the election watchdog of some of its powers.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Tenants questioned over unpaid rent

Tenants questioned over unpaid rent JAKARTA: Six tenants of the Pulomas low-cost apartment in East Jakarta were questioned on Tuesday by East Jakarta Police, as they had not paid their rent for six months.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Yogya's UGM to offer scholarships to employees' children

Yogya's UGM to offer scholarships to employees' childrenSri Wahyuni, YogyakartaThe expensive Gadjah Mada University (UGM), criticized before for being a university of the rich, is to offer scholarships worth Rp 3.3 billion (US$366,666) to children of its lecturers and other staff.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Govt rejects Nikko dismissals

Govt rejects Nikko dismissals JAKARTA: Dozens of employees of the Nikko Hotel in Central Jakarta and members of the Federation of Independent Workers Union took to the streets on Tuesday to hail the manpower agency's decision to reject the dismissal of 237 employees of the hotel.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Greater Jakarta administrations join forces to manage waste

Greater Jakarta administrations join forces to manage wasteBambang Nurbianto, JakartaThe seven administrations of the Greater Jakarta area signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the joint management of about 10,000 tons of garbage produced by 27 million residents of the capital and its ...

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Cargo train hits minivan, seven killed

Cargo train hits minivan, seven killedSuherdjoko, Semarang, Central JavaA freight train crashed into a public minivan at a railway crossing in Pekalongan municipality here on Tuesday morning, leaving seven people dead and three others severely injured, all passengers of the minivan.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Use of NU image protested

Use of NU image protestedJAKARTA: Yusuf Hasyim, the head of the Tebu Ireng Islamic boarding school in Jombang, East Java, filed a complaint with the General Elections Commission on Tuesday over the use of images of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) founder Hasyim Asy'ari.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/'The programs are like 1980s TV'

'The programs are like 1980s TV'A proposal to revive monthly license fees for television owners in a bid to collect funds for state television station TVRI has been met with various reactions.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Over 7% of students fail exams

Over 7% of students fail examsLeony Aurora, JakartaEnvelopes with senior and vocational high school final examination results have already been delivered -- most of the recipients cheered their passing scores, but a few likely wept after failing.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/EU cancels talks with Asia nations over Myanmar row

EU cancels talks with Asia nations over Myanmar rowAgencies, Luxembourg/Jakarta/HanoiThe European Union (EU) on Monday canceled two upcoming meetings with Asian partners because of a rift over the attendance of military-ruled Myanmar, casting serious doubt over an October regional summit.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Wiranto cancels SE Sulawesi visit

Wiranto cancels SE Sulawesi visitKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Presidential candidate Gen. (ret) Wiranto was unable to meet with supporters in Raha, the capital of Muna regency, Southeast Sulawesi, on Tuesday because of transportation problems.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/CSIS launches book on Ali Moertopo

CSIS launches book on Ali Moertopo JAKARTA: The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) launched on Wednesday a book on former information minister the late Ali Moertopo, who died 20 years ago.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Locals warned of Mt. Lokon eruption

Locals warned of Mt. Lokon eruption TOMOHON, North Sulawesi: Mount Lokon in the town of Tomohon, some 25 kilometers from the North Sulawesi capital of Manado, is showing signs of eruption, a volcanologist said on Tuesday.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Nirwan told to meet summons

Nirwan told to meet summons JAKARTA: East Jakarta Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Sjafruddin warned Nirwan Dermawan Bakrie, the commissioner of Bakrie Capital Indonesia (BCI), not to ignore a summons to appear as a witness in a case involving BCI subsidiary Berita Buana daily.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/East Kalimantan council accused of graft by NGO

East Kalimantan council accused of graft by NGORusman, SamarindaThe revelation of corruption in legislative councils across the country continues unabated following the conviction of almost all West Sumatra councillors in a collective graft scam.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Police tighten security at five embassies, expatriate sites

Police tighten security at five embassies, expatriate sitesAbdul Khalik, JakartaPolice have tightened security around five embassies and several sites frequented by expatriates in large cities in the country, and provided training for embassy personnel to enable them to detect suspicious people and ...

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Candidates play on their roots to win potential voters' hearts

Candidates play on their roots to win potential voters' heartsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandarlampung/Kendari/PaluPresidential and vice presidential candidates continue to exploit ethnic sentiments during their campaign apart from delivering promises of improved welfare.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Complaint against Taufik retracted

Complaint against Taufik retractedEvi Mariani, JakartaJacky Darmawan retracted on Tuesday his complaint submitted to the Jakarta Police against badminton star Taufik Hidayat, who was alleged to have assaulted Jacky, on the same day that Taufik was scheduled for questioning at the Jakarta Police ...

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/House, govt face new hurdle over medical council

House, govt face new hurdle over medical councilDewi Santoso, JakartaThe government and the House of Representatives are facing another hurdle in their deliberations on the bill on medical practice, debating whether the council should allow public participation.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Daughters used to win support

Daughters used to win support SEMARANG: Presidential candidates Megawati Soekarnoputri and Amien Rais have sent their daughters out on the campaign trail to drum up support in Central Java.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Sex workers dwindle in Bandung

Sex workers dwindle in Bandung BANDUNG: In contrast to other provinces, the number of sex workers across 25 West Java towns and cities has decreased this year following regular raids, a local senior official claimed on Tuesday.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Democracy and terrorism

Democracy and terrorism In The Jakarta Post, May 31, Harsh V. Pant asserts that "democracy will not reduce the threat of terrorism." He suggests that America's occupation of Iraq will spur terrorism.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Local student found dead

Local student found dead PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Kereng Bangkerai villagers in Sebangau district, Central Kalimantan, were shocked upon learning that a 15-year-old middle school student was found dead on Tuesday.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/UI launches new research center

UI launches new research center JAKARTA: State-owned University of Indonesia (UI) launched on Tuesday a research center for social studies, which is named after noted sociologist, the late Selo Soemardjan.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Democratic Party loses two seats in DPR

Democratic Party loses two seats in DPRMuninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaThe Constitutional Court annulled on Tuesday two of the 57 House of Representatives seats the Democratic Party won in the legislative election, giving one each to the Pioneers' Party and the National Mandate Party (PAN).

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/JP/11/score

JP/11/scoreBaseballMLB (home team in bold) Monday's resultAmerican League Cleveland 14 Baltimore 0 National League Chicago Cubs 7 Houston 2 Philadelphia 10 Cincinnati 7TennisNottingham Open ATP Results of first round matches on Monday (x denotes seeding) Alex Bogdanovic ...

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/AG's office receives Sutiyoso's dossier after two-day delay

AG's office receives Sutiyoso's dossier after two-day delayAbdul Khalik and Suherdjoko, Jakarta/SemarangThe Jakarta Prosecutor's Office received on Tuesday the last two dossiers of the July 27 case from National Police headquarters, including that of Governor Sutiyoso.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Noted artist Bagong dies

Noted artist Bagong diesCoreographer Bagong dies: Bagong Kussudiardjo, one of the country's greatest artists, died at 11 p.m. on Tuesday at Bethesda Hospital in Yogyakarta. He was 75, and is survived by seven children.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/A plot to keep the Muslim South down?

A plot to keep the Muslim South down?Pravit Rojanaphruk, The Nation, Asia News Network Nearly six months have passed since the latest cycle of violence erupted in the deep South on Jan. 4.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/EU cancels talks with Asia over Myanmar row

EU cancels talks with Asia over Myanmar rowAgencies Luxembourg/Jakarta/HanoiThe European Union (EU) on Monday canceled two upcoming meetings with Asian partners because of a rift over the attendance of military-ruled Myanmar, casting serious doubt over an October regional summit.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Mega to decide on Pertamina tanker sale

Mega to decide on Pertamina tanker saleFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives said it would let the government decide whether state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina could proceed with a controversial plan to sell two giant tankers.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Managing the earth for our own survival

Managing the earth for our own survivalJames Trefil, Project Syndicate Sometime in the next twenty years, the relationship between human beings and the natural world is going to change, profoundly and forever.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Pertamina clarifies

Pertamina clarifies In connection with the report entitled "Pertamina to sell three subsidiaries this year" published in The Jakarta Post, June 9, we deem it necessary to clarify the matter as follows: * In line with the long-term plan of PT Pertamina (Persero), 2004-2008, and the outcome of its ...

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Antiterror school to open in July

Antiterror school to open in July JAKARTA: The government will open an antiterrorism school to help senior police officers from around Asia fight militant religious groups, an official said Tuesday.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Economists' involvement in politics 'positive'

Economists' involvement in politics 'positive'Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta Taking sides, rather than staying neutral, is not always a bad thing. A notion that was perhaps borne in mind by some previously independent economists, on their decision to campaign for political parties.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/East Timorese refugees seek justice

East Timorese refugees seek justiceAndi Hajramurni and Suherdjoko, Makassar/SemarangDozens of East Timorese refugees have camped in front of the South Sulawesi High Court since Monday, demanding that it annul its verdict, which favors an alleged corruptor.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/No mention of the environment

No mention of the environment It seems to be true, World Environment Day came and went with barely peep from any of the five presidential candidates. At least, not that I heard.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Candidate judge denies being gambler

Candidate judge denies being gamblerKurniawan Hari, JakartaCandidate for Supreme Court justice, Hakim Simanjuntak, said on Tuesday that he never gambled but admitted that he often played dominoes with his friends.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Sweden arrests three exiled GAM leaders

Sweden arrests three exiled GAM leadersTiarma Siboro, JakartaThe Indonesian government hailed on Tuesday the arrest in Sweden of three top exiled leaders of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) for allegedly violating international law.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Medco Energi secures majority stake in Australia's Novus

Medco Energi secures majority stake in Australia's NovusThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed energy firm PT Medco Energi Internasional has secured a controlling stake in Australia's Novus Petroleum Ltd. after a majority of its shareholders agreed to its A$350 million bid.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Activists suspect embezzlement

Activists suspect embezzlementMulta Fidrus, TangerangActivists have called on the Tangerang Prosecutor's Office to investigate an alleged embezzlement of a Rp 3.3 billion (US$351,064) community development fund by the regency's councillors.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Rent seekers in Pertamina

Rent seekers in Pertamina State oil company Pertamina's questionable plan to sell two very large crude carriers currently under construction Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyards in Ulsan, South Korea, and the controversial overseas trip by 15 House of Representatives (DPR) members last week to ...

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Big chains may cause job losses

Big chains may cause job lossesZakki P. Hakim, JakartaThe rapid expansion of modern retail outlets like hypermarkets and minimarkets in big cities may have forced many traditional grocery stores to close down, creating huge job losses, according to a preliminary finding of the Central Statistics ...

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Region to see LNG explosion

Region to see LNG explosionAndrew Symon, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore High oil prices are not the only big energy story of the moment.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Hamzah wants media 'controlled'

Hamzah wants media 'controlled' BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Presidential candidate Hamzah Haz said on Tuesday that if elected president he would bring back the controversial ministry of information to control the media.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/In The Jakarta Post, May 31, Harsh V. Pant asserts that

In The Jakarta Post, May 31, Harsh V. Pant asserts that "democracy will not reduce the threat of terrorism." He suggests that America's occupation of Iraq will spur terrorism.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Many entrepreneurs prefer stability to democracy

Many entrepreneurs prefer stability to democracyB. Herry-Priyono, Jakarta For almost a year during the 1998 turbulence, I happened to do in-depth interviews with around 86 businesspeople in Indonesia for my dissertation. Soeharto's downfall on May 21 brought them relief as much as angst.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Darwin-Kupang flight opens

Darwin-Kupang flight opens KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Merpati Nusantara Airlines and Airnorth Regional Australian Airlines launched on Tuesday a twice weekly Kupang-Darwin flight.East Nusa Tenggara Governor Piet A.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Student stands trial for terrorism activities

Student stands trial for terrorism activitiesUrip Hudiono, JakartaThe trial of a student charged with involvement in international terrorist activities who says he has met Osama bin Laden began at the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Lippo expects to recover at least 50% of its assets

Lippo expects to recover at least 50% of its assetsTony Hotland, JakartaBank Lippo aims to recover at least 50 percent of its foreclosed assets, valued at about Rp 2.3 trillion (US$245.2 million), the sales of which will be decided on June 29 during the publicly listed bank's shareholders meeting.

Wed, 16 Jun 2004

JP/Permanent tooth growing quickly

Permanent tooth growing quicklyDear Dr. Donya,My son is six years old and one of his bottom permanent teeth is coming up without the milk tooth falling out.