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Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/'Autorities should have grand design for city'

'Autorities should have grand design for city'Jakarta turned 477 this year. However, the older the city gets, the more problems occur. The city administration still has to deal with the same old problems -- floods, traffic jams, health and sanitation in slum areas and other issues.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Indian drug trafficker to be executed soon

Indian drug trafficker to be executed soonAbdul Khalik, JakartaThe Attorney General's Office announced on Wednesday it was making preparations for the execution of convicted Indian drug dealer Ayodhya Prasadh Chaubey following the Supreme Court's rejection of his second request for a review.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/House approves bill to ratify Kyoto Protocol

House approves bill to ratify Kyoto ProtocolMoch. N. Kurniawan, JakartaThe House of Representatives Commission I approved on Wednesday the bill on the ratification of the Kyoto Protocol as part of the country's effort to help reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the world.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Traffic? Who cares when you're in an E 260

Traffic? Who cares when you're in an E 260Primastuti Handayani and Novan Iman Santosa, JakartaWho can resist an offer to test the luxurious Mercedes-Benz E 260? Although our schedule was full, we finally managed to accept and on Monday morning a silver E 260 Elegance was waiting for us.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Utut's hopes crumble at Tripoli chess meet

Utut's hopes crumble at Tripoli chess meetMusthofid, Jakarta Utut Adianto, who had entered the world chess championship in Tripoli with high hopes, crashed out in the second round on Tuesday.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/BP Migas yet to decide on LNG discount

BP Migas yet to decide on LNG discountThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Oil and Gas Implementing Body (BP Migas) denied on Wednesday it was ready to cede up to a 40 percent discount to the Korea Gas Corp. (Kogas) in purchasing liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Infractions decline in third week of presidential campaign

Infractions decline in third week of presidential campaignM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaThe General Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) recorded a decline in the number of violations committed by the candidates in the third week of the month-long presidential campaign.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Quick resolution sought in BNI case

Quick resolution sought in BNI caseTony Hotland, JakartaThe Financial Transaction and Report Analysis Center (PPATK) has blamed the government's lack of political will and effort in curbing money-laundering here as the reasons why Indonesia was still considered an uncooperative country.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Plantation firm director charged in Palu graft scam

Plantation firm director charged in Palu graft scamRuslan Sangadji, PaluA director of a forestry and plantation firm has been named a suspect in the misuse of more than Rp 2.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Zero-to-one sends aid to Awu refugees

Zero-to-one sends aid to Awu refugees JAKARTA: Zero-to-one Foundation recently sent 2,400 face masks to the refugees on Sangihe Island who are suffering from smoke inhalation and respiratory problems, due to the eruption of Mount Awu.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Belgium offers soft loans

Belgium offers soft loans MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Belgium Ambassador to Indonesia Hans-Christian Kint has offered six million euro (Rp 66 billion) in soft loans to the West Nusa Tenggara provincial administration to tackle power shortages in the province.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/'Bajaj' drivers, owners oppose 'kancil'

'Bajaj' drivers, owners oppose 'kancil'Damar Harsanto, JakartaMore than 3,000 bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicle) drivers and owners rallied on Wednesday in front of City Hall to protest the Jakarta administration's plan to introduce four-wheeled vehicles known as kancil (literally deer mouse) ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/JP/03/IFES

JP/03/IFES39 percent do not know how to vote: IFES M. Taufiqurrahman JakartaPresidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono may still be the public's favorite, but a large share of votes may be invalid, a recent opinion poll suggests.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Athletic hopes rest on Papua project

Athletic hopes rest on Papua project According to Hans Peter Thumm, the Papua project is a six- month scheme consisting of three main activities of talent identification, talent selection and talent promotion, which targets students between the ages of 13 and 14 years.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Myanmar: Feel-good U.S. sanctions wrongheaded

Myanmar: Feel-good U.S. sanctions wrongheadedDavid I. Steinberg Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Washington When the military leaders of Myanmar convened a constitutional convention on May 17 without the participation of the country's opposition party, they lost an opportunity for ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Old Jakarta at present

Old Jakarta at presentAs the capital city, Jakarta has seen many changes and has lived through many development plans. Many historical sites and buildings have been replaced by business premises. This year, Jakarta celebrates its 477th anniversary.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/TV Program: Thursday, June 24, 2004

TV Program: Thursday, June 24, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Unilever to provide 'huge' dividend

Unilever to provide 'huge' dividend Publicly listed PT Unilever Indonesia, a local unit of consumer goods giant Unilever NV, has decided to allocate all of its 2003 net profit as a dividend for shareholders to commemorate its 70th anniversary of operations.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/KPU incurs debts to regional govts

KPU incurs debts to regional govts JAYAPURA, Papua: The legislative election has long been over, but it left behind a problem in Papua province: a huge Rp 2 billion (US$ 210,526) debt to local governments incurred by the central General Elections Commission (KPU).

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Baseball

BaseballMLB Results of Tuesday's Major League Baseball games (home team in bold): American League Tampa Bay 5 Toronto 1 Boston 9 Minnesota 2 NY Yankees 10 Baltimore 4 Chicago W Sox 11 Cleveland 9 (10 innings) Texas 10 Seattle 2 ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Traditional remedy for malaria

Traditional remedy for malaria Malaria is currently widespread and has claimed several lives in places such as Sukabumi and Cilacap. The Ministry of Health says that most malaria sufferers are reluctant to seek modern medical treatment and instead prefer to avail of traditional healing methods.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Forestry ministry, NGOs sign MOU

Forestry ministry, NGOs sign MOU JAKARTA: The forestry ministry signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday with Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) and Greenomics Indonesia on anticorruption cooperation in the ministry's 22 projects.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Would-be parent adobt illegally

Would-be parent adobt illegallyEvi Mariani, JakartaThe official procedure to adopt a child is marked by complexity, thus, to avoid delays or possible disappointment, some people make the decision to "buy" a baby from an illegal foundation or maternity clinic.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Haze spreads while govt only hopes for rain

Haze spreads while govt only hopes for rain The Jakarta Post Pekanbaru/Jambi/Medan/JakartaHaze from cropland and forest fires was spreading on Wednesday to other parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan, and had begun to blanket Singapore and Malaysia, delaying more flights in Riau province and forcing ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Govt awaits rain to disperse haze

Govt awaits rain to disperse hazeThe Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru/Jambi/Medan/JakartaHaze from cropland and forest fires was spreading on Wednesday to other parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan, and had begun to blanket Singapore and Malaysia, delaying more flights in Riau province and forcing local ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Govt told July 27 probe must continue

Govt told July 27 probe must continue JAKARTA: The government has no choice but to continue the investigation into the July 27, 1996 incident in a bid to reveal the truth, a non-governmental organization said.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Prince of Wales gets award from Brunei

Prince of Wales gets award from BruneiINDONESIA: The government of Brunei Darussalam will present the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah International Prize to the Prince of Wales for the promotion of dialog between Islamic and Western civilizations, the British Embassy in Jakarta said in a media release sent ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Fake documents discovered in sugar scandal

Fake documents discovered in sugar scandalZakki P. Hakim and Abdul Khalik, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry and Trade said on Wednesday that sugar imported by the Association of Village Cooperatives (Inkud) from Bangkok was illegal, but the former denied any role in the affair as accused by the ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Part 2 of 2: Real military reform depends on civilians

Part 2 of 2: Real military reform depends on civiliansJuwono Sudarsono , London o Changing legislation governing civilian authority.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Two strategic developments will affect peace, stability in the region

Two strategic developments will affect peace, stability in the regionJusuf Wanandi, Jakarta For the East Asia/Asia-Pacific regions two main strategic trends will influence the future peace and stability -- the key requirements for maintaining the areas' economic growth.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/TNI keeps power to try soldiers

TNI keeps power to try soldiersTiarma Siboro, JakartaThe military said it would maintain the authority to investigate soldiers accused of criminal offenses outside of military, brushing aside public demands to try servicemen in civilian courts.The Military Police Chief Maj. Gen. Sulaiman A.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Copies of fake land decree sell well in North Sumatra

Copies of fake land decree sell well in North SumatraApriadi Gunawan, MedanPeople in Medan are paying millions of rupiah for copies of what is believed to be a gubernatorial decree that deals with state land formerly managed by state-owned plantation company PT Perkebunan Nusantara II (PTPN), which ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Avoid intervention in religion: ICRP

Avoid intervention in religion: ICRPThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Conference on Religion and Peace (ICRP) issued a "moral political contract" on Wednesday, urging presidential candidates, if elected, not to intervene in religious affairs and not to discriminate against any particular ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/39% do not know how to vote: IFES

39% do not know how to vote: IFESM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaPresidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono may still be the public's favorite, but a large share of votes may be invalid, a recent opinion poll suggests.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Councilmen quizzed in diploma case

Councilmen quizzed in diploma case BOGOR: As of Wednesday, police had questioned five members of the Bogor City Council over Deputy Mayor M. Sahid's alleged use of a fake high school diploma.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/BI briefs public on fake money

BI briefs public on fake money YOGYAKARTA: Officials at Bank Indonesia's Yogyakarta branch met representatives of Yogyakarta market traders on Wednesday, informing them of the characteristics of genuine bank notes.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/The senior deputy governor

The senior deputy governor Miranda Swaray Goeltom, the articulate monetary expert, will soon reenter Bank Indonesia at a crucial time as the rupiah exchange rate has been weakening and highly volatile due to the strengthening of the American dollar.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/West Jakarta to host Betawi Days festival

West Jakarta to host Betawi Days festival JAKARTA: The West Jakarta municipal administration is to hold a Betawi Days festival to celebrate the capital's 477th anniversary in the Srengseng urban forest on Saturday and Sunday.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Budget constraints limit presidential campaigns

Budget constraints limit presidential campaignsFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Rendi Witular, JakartaBudget constraints have forced all five presidential tickets to cut back on their campaign activities, forcing them to now focus their spending on getting their candidates closer to the voters.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Bilateral cooperation 'needed to curb human trafficking'

Bilateral cooperation 'needed to curb human trafficking'Wahyoe Boediwardhana, Nusa Dua, BaliIndonesia must enhance its efforts and work on a bilateral basis with other countries to curb the transnational trafficking of women and children, a senior official said at an international conference in ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Government's commitment to sports development questioned

Government's commitment to sports development questioned As it is home to 220 million people, Indonesia is in an ideal position to become a force to be reckoned with in the sporting world.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Government's commitment to sports development questioned

Government's commitment to sports development questioned As it is home to 220 million people, Indonesia is in an ideal position to become a force to be reckoned with in the sporting world.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/KPU prepping for elections: House

KPU prepping for elections: House JAKARTA: Logistical woes that afflicted the April 5 legislative election may be unlikely to recur in the July 5 presidential election, as the General Elections Commission (KPU) has completed all necessary preparations.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Discrediting remarks should be avoided

Discrediting remarks should be avoidedFrom Warta KotaMany people today use democracy as a slogan but they may not understand what the word actually means. In the meantime, the July 5 presidential election is approaching, following the April 5 legislative election.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/TV Program: Thursday, June 24, 2004

TV Program: Thursday, June 24, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Six family members die when bus hits 'becak'

Six family members die when bus hits 'becak'Apriadi Gunawan and Nana Rukmana, Medan/CirebonTwo separate accidents occurred on Tuesday night in Labuhan Batu regency, North Sumatra, and Cirebon in West Java. Nine people were killed in total, six of whom were from one family.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Two die in horrific motorcycle accident

Two die in horrific motorcycle accidentTwo motorcyclists -- identified as Rizky, 25, and Prayitno, 22 -- died gruesome deaths from burns after the gas tank of Prayitno's motorcycle exploded following a crash on Jl. Pajajaran Pamulang, Tangerang, on Wednesday.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Western democracy not globally applicable

Western democracy not globally applicableMartin Jacques, Guardian News Service, London However implausibly, President Bush continues to reiterate his commitment to the early introduction of democracy in Iraq.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Mayor warn schools not

Mayor warn schools not to collect extra fees TANGERANG: Tangerang Mayor Wahidin Halim ordered all state school principals and school boards not to collect extra fees from new students, except those usually collected at the start of the academic year.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Thumm looking for young Indonesian talents

Thumm looking for young Indonesian talents Hans Peter Thumm is helping Indonesia find and develop young sporting talent under what he calls a strategic and comprehensive talent identification process.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Wholesale center to go ahead, despite row

Wholesale center to go ahead, despite rowDamar Harsanto, JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso is scheduled to officiate the start of the construction of the eight-story Jakarta Wholesale Center at the site of the former Melati dam in Kebon Kacang, Central Jakarta, next week, despite concerns that the operation ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/SBY apologizes over balloon accident

SBY apologizes over balloon accident SURABAYA: Presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono expressed regret here on Wednesday over an accident involving one of his campaign balloons that caught fire and injured a young street child in Bandung, West Java.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Three cops hurt in mob attack

Three cops hurt in mob attack JAKARTA: An angry mob turned on three policemen late on Tuesday after the officers intervened to stop the mob from beating an alleged pickpocket in front of the Christian University of Indonesia in East Jakarta.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/New lawmakers begin term in September

New lawmakers begin term in September JAKARTA: The 700-member People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), elected in the April 5 poll, will start its tenure in September.According to an Assembly decree Tap is that correct? No.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Audit agency reports on irregularities involving Susilo, Agum Gumelar

Audit agency reports on irregularities involving Susilo, Agum GumelarThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPresidential candidates and their running mates may boast "clean" track records that suit the country's fight against chronic corruption, but findings reveal that some of them failed to keep their offices ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Dearer loans affect house prices

Dearer loans affect house pricesRobert J. Shiller, Project Syndicate Interest rates around the world are poised to rise.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 24, 2004

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 24, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Painting The Alchemy of Asia by Pablo Gentile, at Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan Ubud (Tel. 0361 979252), until July 20.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Gus Dur asks NU members to back Wiranto

Gus Dur asks NU members to back WirantoThe Jakarta Post, JakartaProminent cleric Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid has told members of the country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), to vote for the Wiranto-Solahuddin Wahid ticket in the July 5 presidential election.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Rights commission proposes agrarian dispute committee

Rights commission proposes agrarian dispute committeeA. Junaidi, JakartaThe National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) and a number of non-governmental organizations (NGO) suggested on Tuesday that a national commission to deal with agrarian conflicts be set up.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Marriott bomber gets three years

Marriott bomber gets three yearsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe South Jakarta District Court sentenced on Wednesday Malikul Zurkoni to three years in prison for storing the explosives used in the Aug. 5, 2003, Marriott hotel bombing, which left 12 people dead and 147 others injured.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/RI must transform labor force: Dorodjatun

RI must transform labor force: DorodjatunRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaIndonesia has to transform its labor force, especially in this era of globalization, to improve competitiveness and productivity if it wants to speed up economic recovery, says a senior minister.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Funds earmarked to tackle malaria

Funds earmarked to tackle malaria BANDUNG: The West Java Health Office has earmarked Rp 1 billion (US$ 105,263) to help prevent and eradicate malaria.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/Mandate by coincidence

Mandate by coincidence From one of the world's spectacular direct presidential election systems involving 150 million voters now under way in Indonesia, only two of 10 candidates will be declared the next official leaders of a country of 250 million people.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/TV soap operas portray Betawi folk as dumb: Pundit

TV soap operas portray Betawi folk as dumb: PunditBambang Nurbianto, JakartaMany sinetron (TV soap operas) portray Betawi people in a bad light, and mislead viewers, because they only show one aspect of the native Jakartan, an expert says.

Thu, 24 Jun 2004

JP/U.S. sanctions against Myanmar wrongheaded

U.S. sanctions against Myanmar wrongheadedDavid I. Steinberg, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, Washington When the military leaders of Myanmar convened a constitutional convention on May 17 without the participation of the country's opposition party, they lost an opportunity for ...