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Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Woman beaten in failed escape

Woman beaten in failed escape JAKARTA: Fadijah, 26, was beaten on Wednesday by two guards when she tried to escape the training house of a labor exporter on Jl. Tebet Utara, South Jakarta.Hailing from Wonosobo, Central Java, Fadijah seized upon a narrow chance to escape at 7 a.m.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Election commission gears up for runoff

Election commission gears up for runoffM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaAs the July 5 presidential poll is unlikely to produce an outright winner, the General Elections Commission (KPU) is readying itself for a runoff on Sept. 20.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/FDI falls 34 percent in first semester

FDI falls 34 percent in first semesterThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia continues to struggle to recover from an investment slump, with the National Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) reporting on Wednesday a 34 percent year-on-year drop in approved foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first ...

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/JP/7/LET

JP/7/LETQuick Count is only PredictionFrom Koran TempoThe Economic and Social Research, Education and Information Institute (LP3ES) has challenged all parties to verify the quick-count method it is using to determine the results of the July 5 presidential election.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Jakarta to control agricultural produce

Jakarta to control agricultural produceDamar Harsanto, JakartaThe Jakarta administration will beef up controls over the quality and quantity of agricultural products entering markets in the capital through a new bylaw.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/RI, Singapore and Malaysia to sign pact on Malacca patrol

RI, Singapore and Malaysia to sign pact on Malacca patrolTiarma Siboro, JakartaThe top military commanders of Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia are scheduled to meet on July 20 in Batam, Riau Islands province, Indonesia, to sign an agreement on security patrols in the Strait of Malacca.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Former players support Sutiyoso in bid for PBSI chairmanship

Former players support Sutiyoso in bid for PBSI chairmanshipEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Sutiyoso's bid for the top post at the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) got a boost after a group of former players came out in support of the Jakarta governor.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Controversy over forest mining and upholding the rule of law

Controversy over forest mining and upholding the rule of lawAndrew I. Sriro, Jakarta Fair question has been raised as to whether it was appropriate for the House of Representatives (DPR) to lift the ban on open- pit mining in environmental protection forests by passing "emergency" Government ...

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Sale of Permata approved

Sale of Permata approvedRendi A. Witular, Jakarta After months of delay, the House of Representatives and the government reached an agreement to proceed with the divestment of the government's controlling stake in Bank Permata, the country's seventh largest bank in terms of assets.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Busway drivers OK work conditions

Busway drivers OK work conditionsUrip Hudiono and Leony Aurora, JakartaSix months after the busway started operation in the capital on Jan.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Tangerang to control groundwater usage

Tangerang to control groundwater usageMulta Fidrus, TangerangThe Tangerang regency administration will be the first administration to control groundwater usage at industrial plants and residential areas,the exploitation of which has caused land subsidence and seawater intrusion.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Budget motorcycles the star at fair

Budget motorcycles the star at fairBambang Nurbianto, JakartaAlthough more than three million motorcycles have been registered with the Jakarta Police, people are still buying them, arguing they are the only means of transportation affordable to them.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/RI will allow Jenkins family to stay longer in Jakarta

RI will allow Jenkins family to stay longer in JakartaThe Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Wednesday that the government was ready to provide an extended stay permit for the Jenkins family should they need to stay here longer.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Pertamina to fight asset seizure

Pertamina to fight asset seizureFitri Wulandari, Jakarta PT Pertamina said it will take legal action to counter a Hong Kong court's decision to temporarily freeze its overseas assets following a prolonged dispute between the state oil and gas company and U.S.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Emission competition held in Bali

Emission competition held in BaliDENPASAR, Bali: In order to raise public awareness of fuel emission standards, the Office of the State Minister for the Environment held an "emission competition" in Bali on Wednesday.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Elections crucial turning point for RI economy

Elections crucial turning point for RI economyDavid Jay Green, Jakarta As Indonesia moves through national elections, its economic picture has taken a turn for the worse in some respects -- the exchange rate, stock market and demand for government bonds all have fallen recently.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Tangerang faces natural resources problems

Tangerang faces natural resources problemsMulta Fidrus, TangerangThe Tangerang municipality is facing natural resources problems resulting from overpopulation, migration and industrialization.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Plantation Law lacks detail: Executive

Plantation Law lacks detail: ExecutiveZakki P. Hakim, JakartaThe new Plantation Law approved by the House of Representatives earlier this week still lacks key details, which might create new uncertainties for plantation companies, said an industry professional.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Government to reform birth registration system

Government to reform birth registration systemP.C. Naommy, JakartaThe government is set to employ a universal, mandatory, continuous and free birth registration system to protect the fundamental rights of all children.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/RI concerned for Malaysia illegals

RI concerned for Malaysia illegalsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, JakartaForeign minister Hassan Wirayuda has reminded Malaysia, which plans to deport up to 1.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Poorly drafted law

Poorly drafted law Judging by its primary objectives of bringing about fairness to farmers/smallholders, enhancing sustainable plantation-management practices and building up an internationally competitive plantation industry, the plantation bill that was approved by the House of Representatives ...

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Women wage war against drugs

Women wage war against drugs BOGOR: The Bogor Federation of Women Organizations (GOW), along with the Indonesian Anti-Narcotics Organizations (GAN) and City Narcotics Body (BNK), declared war against drugs on Wednesday.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Soeharto's critic Hoegeng dies at 83

Soeharto's critic Hoegeng dies at 83The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Soeharto, at least during his 32-year rule, former National Police chief Gen.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Excise on audio products approved

Excise on audio products approvedThe Jakarta Post JakartaDespite protests from recording industry players, House of Representatives Commission IX on financial affairs approved on Wednesday a proposal from the Ministry of Finance to impose excise on audio video products.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/TV Program: Thursday, July 15, 2004

TV Program: Thursday, July 15, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria7:30 Music10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Questions about Singapore's gas dependency

Questions about Singapore's gas dependencyAndrew Symon, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Is Singapore's reliance on natural gas imports via pipeline a dangerous dependency?This is one thought in many minds after the recent technical failure at the Singapore end of an import ...

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Japan aims to bounce back at World Volleyball Grand Prix

Japan aims to bounce back at World Volleyball Grand PrixMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta Despite having lost all three matches in the first series of the 2004 World Volleyball Grand Prix, Japan warned its opponents that it was aiming for wins in all its three matches in the second series, which will ...

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Pirates in action in Aceh

Pirates in action in AcehBANDA ACEH, Aceh: A band of dozens of pirates robbed the crew of the Samudera Perkasa IV tugboat in the waters off North Aceh, some 40 miles from Lhokseumawe beach.No fatalities were reported in the incident, which happened on Monday night.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Frantic female journos give Puteh run for money

Frantic female journos give Puteh run for money Known for his ability to avoid waiting journalists, Puteh managed to do so again by coming to the KPK offices at 6:30 a.m. when most hardworking Jakarta journalists were still sound asleep.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/House throws weight behind Ladia Galaska project

House throws weight behind Ladia Galaska projectP.C. Naommy, JakartaThe House of Representatives is throwing its weight behind the controversial Ladia Galaska road project despite an outcry from environmentalists.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/People with HIV/AIDS fight to go on living

People with HIV/AIDS fight to go on livingDewi Santoso, JakartaIt was not until two years ago that Nia (not her real name), a 36-year-old mother of two, discovered that she and her son had contracted HIV.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Police want Nurdin to appear Thursday

Police want Nurdin to appear Thursday JAKARTA: The National Police said on Wednesday they wanted to question lawmaker Nurdin Halid over an illegal sugar scandal on Thursday, though he has insisted he will only show up on Friday."He is an important witness in the case.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Human error blamed for deadly Suramadu bridge's slabs collapse

Human error blamed for deadly Suramadu bridge's slabs collapseIndra Harsaputra, SurabayaHuman error was blamed for the collapse of six concrete slabs at the Suramadu bridge construction site, which resulted in the death of a construction worker.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Renault Megane defies trends with design

Renault Megane defies trends with designNovan Iman Santosa, novan@thejakartapost.comCar design, as in other design fields, is always on the move as carmakers try to attract customers with the latest styles.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Villages hold delayed polls

Villages hold delayed polls MEDAN, North Sumatra: Seven remote villages in South Nias regency have held a delayed presidential election after they were hindered by bad weather on July 5, North Sumatra General Elections Commission (KPU) chairman Irham Buana Nasution said on Wednesday.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Limited funds, low expertise cause depletion of resources

Limited funds, low expertise cause depletion of resourcesWahyoe Boediwardhana, DenpasarMore than 20 percent of natural resources in over 450 conservation areas across Indonesia have been extremely depleted due to lack of government funds and poor expertise in managing them, an official said on ...

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 15, 2004

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 15, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Painting Kata-kata by I Wayan Sila, at Maya Ubud Resort and Spa, July 20 to Aug. 20. * Painting My Myths Paintings by Freddy Sitorus, Danes Art Veranda, Jl. Hayam Wuruk, July 17 to Aug. 15.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Sanction needed for KPU

Sanction needed for KPUFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) has not done its job well, as is evident in the poor logistics distribution and the poor quality of the ink used in the presidential election.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Merpati to buy 20 new planes amid fierce competition

Merpati to buy 20 new planes amid fierce competitionRendi A. Witular, JakartaState-owned airline company PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines plans to purchase 20 new airplanes within the next two years to cope with growing competition in the domestic airline industry, the company's top official said.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Ministry hosts seminar for students

Ministry hosts seminar for studentsINDONESIA: Indonesia says that the ASEAN's governments and non- governmental organizations need to cooperate with each other in order to achieve the goals of Vision 2020.Speaking at a seminar in Jakarta, Marty A.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Three arrested for discharging sludge

Three arrested for discharging sludgeBALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: The East Kalimantan Provincial Police recently arrested three people suspected of discharging sludge into the sea near Balikpapan city, East Kalimantan province.East Kalimantan Police chief Insp. Gen.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/More about rape

More about rape Whilst I applaud Luck Savitri K's efforts (The Jakarta Post, July 13, Factors that cause rape) to highlight the disturbing statistics regarding incidences of rape, I was appalled as I read on to see that the writer went on to make some rather ill- informed observations and touched ...

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Explosions rock Bandung gambling dens, damage cars

Explosions rock Bandung gambling dens, damage carsYuli Tri Suwarni and Abdul Khalik, Bandung/JakartaTwo homemade bombs exploded simultaneously at two gambling centers in Bandung, West Java, on Wednesday, damaging several cars. No injuries were reported.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/PPP reluctant to join up with President Megawati

PPP reluctant to join up with President MegawatiThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe United Development Party (PPP) seems reluctant to support incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri openly for the expected Sept.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Six join ASEAN badminton tourney

Six join ASEAN badminton tourney MEDAN, North Sumatra: Six countries are competing in the ASEAN students badminton championships that began here on Wednesday.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/At least 1,000 lose homes in Kebon Melati inferno

At least 1,000 lose homes in Kebon Melati infernoBambang Nurbianto, JakartaSiti Rohayah's eyes were brimming with tears while she watched firefighters struggling to put out the fire that destroyed her home on Wednesday morning in the Kebon Melati subdistrict, Central Jakarta.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Puteh appears at KPK, grilled for nine hours

Puteh appears at KPK, grilled for nine hoursTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaAfter defying two summons, Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh finally appeared before the powerful Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Wednesday to answer questions on an alleged mark-up in the purchase ...

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/'Don't come to this heartless city'

'Don't come to this heartless city'Squatters are often blamed for contributing to the chaos in this city but little has been done to alleviate their deprived state.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Kampar councillors interrogated over embezzlement

Kampar councillors interrogated over embezzlementPuji Santoso and Andi Hajramurni, Pekanbaru/MakassarThe Riau Prosecutors' Office began questioning on Wednesday Kampar councillors over embezzling Rp 1.125 billion (US$118,421) from the regental budget.As of 2 p.m.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/RI wants Myanmar

RI wants Myanmar to quit 'bugging' JAKARTA: The government urged Yangon on Wednesday to respond actively in regards the suspected tapping of the Indonesian Embassy to Myanmar."We expect Myanmar to take corrective action, as we have strong indications that our embassy has been bugged.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Police car accident claims one life

Police car accident claims one lifeINDRAMAYU, West Java: A police car smashed into a canteen in Bulak Kidul subdistrict here late on Tuesday, killing one and injuring five others.The only fatality was Suryanto, 28, the owner of the canteen.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/RI wants Myanmar

RI wants Myanmar to quit 'bugging' JAKARTA: The government urged Yangon on Wednesday to respond actively in regards the suspected tapping of the Indonesian Embassy to Myanmar."We expect Myanmar to take corrective action, as we have strong indications that our embassy has been bugged.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Unpaid blood money causes fresh violence

Unpaid blood money causes fresh violenceNethy Dharma Somba, JayapuraThe villages of Old Kwamki and Djayanti engaged in a fresh round of violence in Mimika, Papua, on Tuesday, leaving at least 10 people injured and raising fears of further clashes.Mimika Police chief Comr.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Megawati urges gender equality

Megawati urges gender equality SERANG, Banten: President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on Wednesday for equal opportunities for women, as they made up the majority of the population.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/What's in store for the U.S. after the election?

What's in store for the U.S. after the election?Immanuel Wallerstein, The Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, New Haven Quo vadis America? Everyone wants to know, including Americans.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Jakarta is now only a touch away

Jakarta is now only a touch awayThe Jakarta Post, JakartaGood news for travelers in Jakarta who wish to now where to go and find out all about events and happenings in the capital.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/House OK's duty on audio products

House OK's duty on audio productsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite protests from recording industry players, House of Representatives Commission IX on financial affairs approved on Wednesday a proposal from the Ministry of Finance to impose excise on audio products.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Developer denies unfairness

Developer denies unfairnessLeony Aurora, JakartaDeveloper PT Jakarta Realty brushed aside suggestions its planned Jakarta City Center (JACC) wholesale complex would kill off other traditional and textile markets in the area.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Poll warns LDP against hubris

Poll warns LDP against hubrisYoshio Okubo, The Daily Yomiuri, Asia News Network, Tokyo How should we interpret the outcome of Sunday's House of Councillors election? There are two answers to this question.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Mercedes-Benz' CLS-Class now ready for orders

Mercedes-Benz' CLS-Class now ready for ordersLess than a year after German-based carmaker Mercedes-Benz unveiled its Vision CLS concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show last September, the company has announced that orders for the CLS- Class may be made by customers hoping to purchase the vehicle.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/RI wants Myanmar to quit 'bugging'

RI wants Myanmar to quit 'bugging' JAKARTA: The government urged Yangon on Wednesday to respond actively in regards the suspected tapping of the Indonesian Embassy to Myanmar."We expect Myanmar to take corrective action, as we have strong indications that our embassy has been bugged.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/Al-Zaytun 'residents' protest vote-rigging

Al-Zaytun 'residents' protest vote-rigging JAKARTA: Dozens of protesters claiming to be residents in the vicinity of Al-Zaytun Islamic boarding school in Indramayu, West Java, staged a rally on Wednesday at the central General Elections Commission (KPU) over an alleged voter mobilization during ...

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/IOM extends stay in NTT

IOM extends stay in NTTKUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a United Nations body that has been helping to repatriate East Timorese refugees in West Timor since 1999, has decided to extend its work in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province.

Thu, 15 Jul 2004

JP/12 police officers fired for drug theft and desertion in Lampung

12 police officers fired for drug theft and desertion in LampungOyos Saroso, BandarlampungLampung Police fired 12 low-ranking officers for drug theft, burglary and desertion, according to a senior police officer in Bandarlampung, the capital of Lampung province.