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Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Activists doubt quality of govt's anticorruption efforts

Activists doubt quality of govt's anticorruption effortsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Antigraft campaigners questioned on Wednesday the government's commitment to corruption eradication, which President Megawati Soekarnoputri spoke of in her national address on Monday.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/1,159 rebels killed since September: TNI

1,159 rebels killed since September: TNI BANDA ACEH: At least 1,159 Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members were killed in armed contact between the rebels and government troops from Nov. 20, 2003 to Aug.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Inordinately emotional

Inordinately emotional In what seems to be a perennial issue, much of the public's attention in recent weeks has been fixed on the return of migrant workers from Malaysia.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Little progress made so far on E. Flood Canal

Little progress made so far on E. Flood CanalDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Jakarta residents will, it appears, still have a long wait before the city can be relieved of the threat of flooding every wet season, as the administration has made little progress, thus far, on building the ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Taps run dry in Cirebon, thousands suffer

Taps run dry in Cirebon, thousands sufferNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post/Cirebon Drought has hit some subdistricts of Cirebon, West Java, leaving some 3,000 families without clean water.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Comedian denies prosecution

Comedian denies prosecution JAKARTA: Lawyers representing comedian Barata Nugraha, whose stage name is Polo, told a hearing at the East Jakarta District Court on Wednesday that the charges leveled against their client were obscure. Polo is being charged with possession of illegal drugs.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/BI keeps key interest rate unchanged

BI keeps key interest rate unchangedThe Jakarta Post/Jakarta The central bank left on Wednesday its benchmark interest rate unchanged defying earlier expectations that Bank Indonesia would push the rate higher amid stronger inflationary pressure and the rising interest rate trend in the U.S.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Baseball

BaseballMLB Results of Tuesday's Major League Baseball games (home team in bold): American League Oakland 11 Baltimore 0 Boston 5 Toronto 4 Tampa Bay 8 Anaheim 3 Texas 16 Cleveland 4 Seattle 16 Kansas City 3 ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Govt undecided over SG saga

Govt undecided over SG sagaRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has not yet decided if it would buy back shares in publicly listed cement producer PT Semen Gresik (SG) from Mexico-based cement giant Cemex SA to resolve a protracted dispute over Cemex's investment in the ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/JP/5/garbage

JP/5/garbage Makassar vows to clean up, enforce litter law Andi Hajramurni The Jakarta Post/MakassarThe Makassar municipal administration is getting tough on garbage management by enforcing a 1999 bylaw to clean up the city, as well as to prevent flooding.Under Bylaw No.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Military impunity undermines democracy

Military impunity undermines democracyPaul Barber, London Indonesia is fast learning the lesson that while elections are an important part of the transition from dictatorship to democracy, the more difficult parts include establishing the rule of law, eradicating corruption and ensuring ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/JBIC responds

JBIC responds I would like to convey my sincere appreciation about your continuous attention to the Tarahan Coal Fired Steam Power Plant Project (hereafter referred to as the Project).

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/TV Program: Thursday, August 19, 2004

TV Program: Thursday, August 19, 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, 19 Aug 2004

JP/RI to pursue bilateral debt talks

RI to pursue bilateral debt talksDadan Wijaksana and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is looking for help from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to facilitate bilateral talks with foreign creditors on debt-rescheduling issues, but separate from the Paris Club ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Electronics manufacturer urges components duty cut

Electronics manufacturer urges components duty cutZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government should cut import tariffs on electronics components so as to help improve the competitiveness of local electronics makers in the global market, an top industry executive said on Wednesday.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Science Olympians may win scholarships

Science Olympians may win scholarshipsDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is mulling the provision of one-year scholarships for silver and bronze medal winners of the National Science Olympics who lack funds to continue their studies at the university.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Sutiyoso seeks glory in Athens sun

Sutiyoso seeks glory in Athens sun Governor Sutiyoso departed for Athens on Tuesday evening to give his support to Indonesia's badminton athletes, leaving his subordinates to deal with the City Council as it deliberates revisions to the 2004 budget.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Fifty economic bills await new government

Fifty economic bills await new governmentZakki P. Hakim and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The next government will face the challenging task of completing deliberations of about 50 draft laws and regulations on the economy, or existing investors would flee the country, the ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Police investigate report against Tomy

Police investigate report against Tomy JAKARTA: Police began on Wednesday questioning Tempo weekly employees as witnesses in the perjury case filed by the publication against businessman Tomy Winata.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Huzrin finds new home in Bandung jail

Huzrin finds new home in Bandung jailYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung Former Riau Islands regent Huzrin Hood, who was sentenced to two years for embezzling Rp 3.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Police delay decision on VCD case

Police delay decision on VCD caseAbdul Khalik and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan The disciplinary committee looking into allegations of electoral offenses against former Banyumas Police chief Sr. Comr.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Police to determine source of contamination in Buyat Bay

Police to determine source of contamination in Buyat BayAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Police are investigating who is responsible for the contamination in Buyat Bay and Totok Bay in Minahasa, North Sulawesi.National Police Director of Special Crimes Brig. Gen.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Govt commitment to corruption eradication remains unclear

Govt commitment to corruption eradication remains unclearMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/JakartaAntigraft campaigners questioned on Wednesday the government's commitment to corruption eradication, which President Megawati Soekarnoputri spoke of in her national address on Monday.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/JP/5/D01

JP/5/D01Maluku refugees continue to live in uncertaintyMuhammad Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post/Ambon This is the second time that Jamaria Makattita, 79, a widow with four children, has had to take refuge when her home in Waringin village was burned down in the violence in Ambon, Maluku.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Litter louts beware as Makassar vows to cleanup

Litter louts beware as Makassar vows to cleanupAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post/Makassar The Makassar municipal administration is getting tough on garbage management by enforcing a 1999 bylaw to clean up the city, as well as to prevent flooding.Under Bylaw No.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Betawi cuisine, arts make comeback

Betawi cuisine, arts make comebackLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Si Pitoeng, the legendary Robin Hood of the Betawi (native Jakartan) people, may twirl the tip of his famous bushy moustache in satisfaction to know that his story is being retold to the present generation through puppets.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Thai drug dealers to be executed soon:

Thai drug dealers to be executed soon: JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office (AGO) announced on Wednesday that they would execute two convicted Thai drug dealers within 30 days after the Medan Prosecutor's Office received the copy of the Supreme Court's decision from the Medan District Court.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Graft charge must be dropped: Lawyer

Graft charge must be dropped: Lawyer CIREBON, West Java: Three leading councillors at the Cirebon municipal council denied on Wednesday that they were involved in a Rp 1.3 billion (US$ 136,842) corruption scandal.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 19, 2004

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 19, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Painting Kata-kata by I Wayan Sila, at Maya Ubud Resort and Spa, until Aug. 20. * Cartoon The Art of Jango Pramartha, Griya Santrian Hotel, in Sanur, Jl. Danau Tamblingan, until Sept. 25.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Mosquito coil said to cause fire

Mosquito coil said to cause fire JAKARTA: A house belonging to Kolal Abrani, 50, in Cipinang Indah housing complex, East Jakarta, was gutted by fire on Tuesday at about 8 p.m.Duren Sawit Police said on Wednesday that firefighters needed two hours to put out the fire.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Govt to conduct new Buyat study

Govt to conduct new Buyat studyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government decided on Wednesday to send a joint team to conduct a comprehensive study on Buyat Bay, South Minahasa, North Sulawesi, and its surrounding areas to verify reports of serious pollution there.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Infrastructure needed for growth

Infrastructure needed for growthRendi A. Witular, Jakarta A senior economic minister warned that the economic growth target of 5.4 percent, as set in the draft 2005 state budget, may not be attainable unless the next government dramatically improved infrastructure in the country.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Toyota rolls out cleaner Avanza line

Toyota rolls out cleaner Avanza lineNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post novan@thejakartapost.com In response to market demand, Japanese carmaker PT Toyota-Astra Motor has launched the latest model in its popular compact multipurpose vehicle range, the Toyota Avanza, equipped with a cleaner ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Police sayt cleric hides Azahari and Noordin

Police sayt cleric hides Azahari and Noordin SURABAYA: Police accused on Wednesday Muhammad Saifuddin Umar, 38, alias Abu Fida, a terrorist suspect arrested on August 4, of hiding two fugitive terrorists -- Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Moh Top -- for two months in June and July.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Aug. 17 drug raids net five suspects

Aug. 17 drug raids net five suspectsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta While Jakartans were celebrating Independence Day on Aug. 17, narcotics detectives apprehended five people suspected of being involved in separate drug rings, a police officer revealed on Wednesday.City Police spokesman Sr.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Rebels attacks on Independence Day

Rebels attacks on Independence DayNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post/Jayapura In an attempted show of force, rebels in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam and Papua launched attacks separately on Indonesian security personnel on Tuesday, leaving at least 10 civilians injured, six rebels dead and one ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Mega and Susilo woo former top brass

Mega and Susilo woo former top brassFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Presidential candidates Megawati Soekarnoputri and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono were on the campaign trail again on Wednesday, this time attempting to convince senior citizens, especially retired military and police ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Question raised as Lee dynasty grips Singapore

Question raised as Lee dynasty grips SingaporeAmando Doronila Philippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila Singapore, Southeast Asia's most dynamic economy, had a transfer of power on Thursday last week, when Lee Hsien Loong took his oath as the country's third prime minister in 39 years.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Police detain suspect Nurdin after seven-hour grilling

Police detain suspect Nurdin after seven-hour grillingAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The National Police has detained lawmaker Nurdin Halid shortly after questioning him for seven hours on Wednesday as a suspect of smuggling 73,000 tons of sugar into Indonesia.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Prosecutors review Ba'asyir case file

Prosecutors review Ba'asyir case fileAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta State prosecutors are reviewing the case file of terror suspect Abu Bakar Ba'asyir for any flaws that could hamper them from trying the Muslim cleric for his alleged role in last year's JW Marriott Hotel bombing here.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Result and Schedule

Result and ScheduleResult from Wednesday's competition at the Olympic Games in Athens:ShootingMen's free pistol final 1. Mikhail Nestruev (Rus) 663.3 pts 2. Jong Oh Jin (Kor) 661.5 3. Jong Su Kim (Prk) 657.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/'I don't believe in nationalism'

'I don't believe in nationalism' Indonesia just celebrated its 59th anniversary on Tuesday. The country has faced many problems since it declared independence -- particularly in recent years from foreign debts to corruption, from weak law enforcement to separatism.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Prosecutors return mangrove case file

Prosecutors return mangrove case file JAKARTA: Prosecutors returned to the police the indictment of three suspects in a case of illegal mangrove felling after two months of examination, a police officer said on Wednesday.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/PKB unveils its own TNI bill

PKB unveils its own TNI billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A legislator from PKB has proposed that the Indonesian Military (TNI), for which a bill is currently being deliberated by the House, be placed under the control of the Ministry of Defense.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Poor infrastructure hinders 5.4% growth: Minister

Poor infrastructure hinders 5.4% growth: MinisterRendi A. Witular Jakarta A senior economic minister warned that the economic growth target of 5.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Bekasi to get new prison

Bekasi to get new prison BEKASI: The regental administration has provided seven hectares of land in Cikarang district to build a new penitentiary."The new facility will provide greater comfort for the inmates," Regent Saleh Manaf said on Wednesday.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/'Lesehan' offers Javanese treats

'Lesehan' offers Javanese treatsLeony Aurora , Jakarta In the melting pot of Jakarta there is still a small corner where people turn a little bit Javanese, or at least those able to speak a few words of the language, as they step into the lesehan food stalls in Melawai, Blok M, South Jakarta.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/RI-Japan economic meeting spells out problems

RI-Japan economic meeting spells out problemsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A one-day meeting between the government and a visiting Japanese delegation on economic and investment issues earlier this week concluded without a firm action plan to solve investment problems.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/ANTIMILITARY PROTEST: Hundreds of protesters from the

ANTIMILITARY PROTEST: Hundreds of protesters from the Antimilitarism Alliance march to the national legislative complex to protest against the Indonesian Military (TNI) bill, which is slated to be deliberated by the House on Aug. 24. The demonstration took place on Wednesday.;JP;AFS;IMN; ANPAv..r..

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/RI people must be productive to thrive: Pramoedya

RI people must be productive to thrive: Pramoedya Amid festivities to mark the country's 59th Independence Day, internationally renowned author Pramoedya Ananta Toer talked with The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba on Saturday about the country's problems in facing its future.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/The construction of 'RI Alcatraz' in doubt

The construction of 'RI Alcatraz' in doubt MEDAN, North Sumatra: The provincial office of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights is planning to build a maximum security prison on Tello island, located off South Nias regency, but provincial authorities may build a resort.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Pros, cons of opinion poll and integrity of pollsters

Pros, cons of opinion poll and integrity of pollstersMuhammad Qodari, Jakarta On Aug. 12, The Jakarta Post published an article entitled Analysts question pollsters' influence ahead of runoff, based on an interview with Eka Ginting, an expert on information technology.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Labor exporter speaks out on abuse

Labor exporter speaks out on abuseRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Saleh Alwaini raises his eyebrows when asked about the widespread abuse of Indonesian citizens working overseas.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/RI far from leading ASEAN: Analysts

RI far from leading ASEAN: AnalystsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta While it has made some headway in foreign policy, Indonesia still has a long way to go before it can regain its leadership role in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), foreign policy observers say.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Education budget hike gets thumbs-up

Education budget hike gets thumbs-upKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta An expert and a legislator has welcomed an increase in the education budget, but urged the government to come up with more detailed plans on the development of the country's education sector.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Prospects for exports to the enlarged EU

Prospects for exports to the enlarged EUTony Agus Ardie, Jakarta Pessimists may see the May 1 enlargement of the European Union, with ten new members -- eight Central and Eastern European countries along with Cyprus and Malta -- as a threat to exports from Indonesia and private and official ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Indonesia seeks to revive spirit of multilateralism

Indonesia seeks to revive spirit of multilateralismThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Durban, S. Africa Foreign Affairs Minister Hassan Wirayuda will attend the ongoing 14th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Second Asian-African Sub Regional Organization Conference (AASROC) ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Trafficker gets death sentence commuted

Trafficker gets death sentence commutedMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/Tangerang The West Java High Court has heard the appeal for Nigerian drug convict Stephen Rasheed Akinyemi, 34, and decided to reduce his sentence from the death penalty to a 20-year imprisonment.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/8 councillors grilled over corruption

8 councillors grilled over corruption KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Officials at the Kendari prosecutor's office began questioning on Wednesday eight councillors for their roles in an alleged Rp 1 billion (US$ 105,263) corruption case.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/'Mepajar' ritual aims to banish bad spirits

'Mepajar' ritual aims to banish bad spiritsI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The dancer knelt down and bent his head backward; the tall Barong Landung puppet atop his head gazing into the sky.Then, gradually, chilling verses in ancient Kawi and Balinese flowed from his lips.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/The "Leeway" for promoting democracy is not easy for Singapore

The "Leeway" for promoting democracy is not easy for Singapore JP/7/SALMIThe "Leeway" for promoting democracy is not easy for SingaporeHanys Salmi Kuala Lumpur Of the 84 seats in Singapore's parliament, 82 are occupied by representatives of the People's Action Party (PAP).

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/RI urges NAM members to abide by multilateral system

RI urges NAM members to abide by multilateral systemThe Jakarta Post Jakarta/Durban, S. AfricaForeign Affairs Minister Hassan Wirayuda will attend the ongoing 14th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Second Asian-African Sub Regional Organization Conference (AASROC) ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/E. Timor concedes sovereignty over dispute island to Indonesia

E. Timor concedes sovereignty over dispute island to IndonesiaYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post/Kupang East Timor has acknowledged Indonesian sovereignty over disputed Batek Island, a senior Indonesian Military (TNI) officer said on Wednesday.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Govt scholarships planned for science Olympics winners

Govt scholarships planned for science Olympics winners Dewi Santoso The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government is mulling the provision of one-year scholarships for silver and bronze medal winners of the National Science Olympics who lack funds to continue their studies at the university.

Thu, 19 Aug 2004

JP/Baseball

BaseballMLB Results of Tuesday's Major League Baseball games (home team in bold): American League Oakland 11 Baltimore 0 Boston 5 Toronto 4 Tampa Bay 8 Anaheim 3 Texas 16 Cleveland 4 Seattle 16 Kansas City 3 ...