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Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/On Sumbawa

On Sumbawa In your Aug. 20 edition you reported an earthquake that, quote, "jolted the resort island of Sumbawa Besar (...). Sumbawa Besar is located some 79 kilometers south of Bali". * Sumbawa Besar is not an island. It is the capital of the westernmost regency of Sumbawa island.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Bot takes 'sensitive', global stance on RI-Dutch ties

Bot takes 'sensitive', global stance on RI-Dutch tiesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Visiting Dutch Foreign Minister Bernard Rudolf Bot met with President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda on Thursday.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Elderly short of secure retirement

Elderly short of secure retirementBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/JakartaMany people look forward to their retirement as a time when, after years of careful management, they can do the things they always wanted to, but could never quite afford. Eva A.J.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/JP/5/FOCUS

JP/5/FOCUSBad weather keeps fishermen at homeCIREBON, West Java: Gale-force winds and bad weather at sea have prevented thousands of fishermen in Gebang Mekar subdistrict, Cirebon regency, from going out to sea.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Sampoerna offers more scholarships

Sampoerna offers more scholarships JAKARTA: The Sampoerna Foundation is now offering scholarships to study in Australia following the signing of an agreement with the International Education Network of the Australian Embassy in Jakarta on Thursday.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/RI polls say democracy a heady brew

RI polls say democracy a heady brew Thang D. Nguyen, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore As Indonesia celebrates its 59th anniversary of independence last week, it is appropriate to reflect on the democratic progress it has achieved thus far.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/When countries want more babies from citizens

When countries want more babies from citizensJoseph Chamie, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, New York "Sweetie, please have a baby!" No, this isn't the gentle plea of a would-be father or eager grandparent-to-be.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/ASEM meeting will go ahead despite row: Bot

ASEM meeting will go ahead despite row: BotAdianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post/JakartaVisiting Dutch Foreign Minister Bernard Bot expressed confidence that the upcoming Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) scheduled for October in Hanoi would go ahead despite the controversy over the participation of ...

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/KPU ready for local poll after July 2005

KPU ready for local poll after July 2005 JAKARTA: Due to technical constraints, the General Elections Commission (KPU) will be ready to organize direct polls for governor, mayor and regent only after July next year, a commission member says.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/New council reps eye chairmanship

New council reps eye chairmanshipDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/JakartaOnly a day after being sworn into office, new councillors are vying for the City Council chairmanship.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Lack of clean water hits Jambi

Lack of clean water hits Jambi JAMBI, Jambi: The dry season has dropped water debit in Batanghari River to two cubic meters per second from the normal six cubic meters per second, reducing the water supply at state- run tap water company PT Tirta Mayang in Jambi municipality.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Newmont questions police's Buyat Bay mercury tests

Newmont questions police's Buyat Bay mercury testsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/JakartaPT Newmont Minahasa Raya questioned on Thursday the laboratory test results from the police on water and fish tissue samples from Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, which were inconsistent with tests run by other ...

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Fires kill seven, leave hundreds homeless

Fires kill seven, leave hundreds homelessSuherdjoko and Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post/Semarang/MakassarFires destroyed dozens of houses in Semarang and Makassar on Thursday, killing seven people and leaving hundreds of others homeless.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Betawi chef adds zest to native dish

Betawi chef adds zest to native dishLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/JakartaNasun's pecak is richer, nuttier and arguably more delicious than the original Betawi (native Jakartan) dish. "I have modified it and used my own recipe for the sauce," he said on Thursday.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Drive on to curb trafficking of women

Drive on to curb trafficking of women JAKARTA: The government, U.S Embassy and several local and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) launched here on Thursday a campaign against the trafficking of women and children by distributing hundreds of thousands of comics as well as millions ...

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Bank Jabar begins Rp 1t bond issue

Bank Jabar begins Rp 1t bond issueThe Jakarta Post, JakartaBank Jabar kicked off on Thursday the book-building process for its two tranche Rp 1 trillion (US$107.75 million) bond issue. Bank Jabar president director Umar Sjarifuddin indicated the coupon for the A series bond would be between 11.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Unregulated construction

Unregulated construction We would like to ask the honorable Jakarta Governor, Jakarta councillors, city planning officials, environment activists, and developers to pay close attention to the following crucial but sensible matter.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Moviegoers to reserve

Moviegoers to reserve tickets via SMS, phone JAKARTA: Good news for moviegoers. From Sept. 4, long queues at cineplex 21 may be a thing of the past as tickets can now be purchased via premium call or short messaging service (SMS).

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Ex-councillor named suspect of Rp 1b fraud case

Ex-councillor named suspect of Rp 1b fraud caseEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/JakartaJakarta Police named former City Council chairman Agung Imam Sumanto a suspect on Thursday for swindling Rp 1 billion (US$108,696) from four business partners.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/U.S. public diplomacy in the Muslim world

U.S. public diplomacy in the Muslim worldMuhamad Ali, Jakarta This is a constructive criticism of how, until recently, U.S. foreign policy and public diplomacy have failed to win the hearts and minds of the Muslim world. U.S.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Officials' salaries to be halved

Officials' salaries to be halved BEKASI: Each new Bekasi councillor will receive only Rp 6 million (US$652) in monthly salary, half of the Rp 12 million that councillors in the previous tenure received."Government Regulation No.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Jakartan water runs dry

Jakartan water runs dryUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/JakartaAmid the dry season, people living in some districts in the northern part of Jakarta have started to complain about the water supply from water operators in the city.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Bad weather keeps fishermen at home

Bad weather keeps fishermen at home CIREBON, West Java: Gale-force winds and bad weather at sea have prevented thousands of fishermen in Gebang Mekar subdistrict, Cirebon regency, from going out to sea.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/U.S. democratic alliances key to restoration of lost 'soft' power

U.S. democratic alliances key to restoration of lost 'soft' powerJoseph S. Nye, Project Syndicate America's foreign alliances have become an issue in this year's presidential election campaign. Senator John Kerry, the Democratic candidate, has accused President George W.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Mistrust between Indonesia and Australia

Mistrust between Indonesia and AustraliaThe media's view of Australia-RI relations Santi W.E. Soekanto, Jakarta Australians regard Indonesia as the country's greatest security threat, far outranking other nations in the region, a new study in Australia revealed on Wednesday Aug. 25, 2004.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Local up in arms over lake reclamation project

Local up in arms over lake reclamation projectMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/TangerangResidents of two housing complexes in Pondok Benda, Pamulang district, here, have expressed their opposition to the reclamation of Tujuh Muara lake, which is located near the complexes, for fear of floods and ...

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Athens sends message of Olympic truce: Ambassador

Athens sends message of Olympic truce: AmbassadorMusthofid and Anjaiah Veeramalah, Jakarta After more than a century since it staged the first modern Olympics in 1896, Athens is again hosting the biggest global multi-event sporting showcase at present.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/RI asks clarification over Australia's new cruise missile plan

RI asks clarification over Australia's new cruise missile plan Agencies, JakartaIndonesia expressed on Thursday its concern over neighboring Australia's plan to beef up its offensive capability by acquiring long-range cruise missiles able to hit targets up to 400 kilometers away.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Correction:

Correction:Belarus was erroneously spelled Bewailers on Thursday's Medal Tally. We apologize for the error.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Marines raid music show, kills one in Lampung

Marines raid music show, kills one in LampungOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post/BandarlampungOne person was killed and several others injured when a truckload of marines launched a lightening raid on a concert to celebrate Independence Day in Lampung province, villagers said on Thursday.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/New blood, new hope

New blood, new hope As many as 75 new Jakarta councillors were sworn in on Wednesday -- mostly new faces -- with the largest faction, the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), occupying 18 seats.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Outsourcing inevitable: Employers

Outsourcing inevitable: EmployersRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe poor climate for business in the country meant labor dismissals, outsourcing and the recruitment of contract-based workers were inevitable and were expected to increase the future, employers say.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/'TV critics should push for change'

'TV critics should push for change'Ten private TV stations and state TVRI have been criticized for abandoning education and information broadcasting and focusing more on entertainment. In observance of the anniversary of TVRI and some private TV channels on Aug.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Astra to unveil new Toyota model

Astra to unveil new Toyota modelRendi A. Witular , Jakarta Automotive assembler and distributor PT Astra International said it would launch a new generation of its popular Toyota Kijang van called Toyota Innova next week, saying the new multipurpose vehicle (MPV) is expected to further ...

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/JP/5/COLLEGE

JP/5/COLLEGEPrivate colleges in Yogyakarta on the brink of collapseSlamet Susanto The Jakarta Post/YogyakartaHundreds of private higher learning institutions in Yogyakarta, considered by many as the nation's education center, are on the brink of collapse due to a lack of students.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Police unleash first antiterror squad

Police unleash first antiterror squadEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Jakarta Police inaugurated on Thursday a 75-member antiterror detachment, called Den88, which is the country's first such squad.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, August 27, 2004

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, August 27, 2004Exhibitions* Sculpture Membaca Konvensi, by 28 sculptors at Edwin Gallery, Jl. Kemang Raya 21, South Jakarta (Tel. 7194721, 71790049), until Aug. 29.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Probest director wanted for fraud

Probest director wanted for fraudEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Jakarta Police are seeking Burhan Sofian, president director of investment management company PT Probest Internasional Indonesia over a US$4.2 million fraud case, filed by a Bahrain citizen, Osama Fathala.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Mega launches human rights action plan

Mega launches human rights action planFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri launched on Thursday a national action plan on human rights in a bid to improve the country's record on the issue.Under the action plan set out in presidential decree No.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Death sentence sought for smuggler

Death sentence sought for smuggler TANGERANG: Prosecutors demanded on Thursday that Tangerang District Court sentence Daniel Enemou -- a 28-year-old Nigerian citizen -- to death, and fine him Rp 50 million (US$5,435) for smuggling 1,150 grams of heroin into the country from Pakistan in ...

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/74 GAM inmates sent to West Java

74 GAM inmates sent to West JavaNani Afrida and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh/BandungSeventy-four convicted Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatists arrived on Thursday afternoon in Bandung amid tight security.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Olympic champ urges welfare for pro athletes

Olympic champ urges welfare for pro athletesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia's Olympic gold medalist shuttler Taufik Hidayat appealed to the government to guarantee welfare for high- achieving athletes when they retired.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Athens sends message of Olympic truce: ambassador

Athens sends message of Olympic truce: ambassadorMusthofid and Anjaiah Veeramalah Jakarta After more than a century since it staged the first modern Olympics in 1896, Athens is again hosting the biggest global multi-event sporting showcase at present.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Lee's bold move

Lee's bold moveNewly appointed Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, in his speech outlining his vision for a Singapore of the future, has pledged a commitment to establishing a more open society by relaxing restrictions on freedom of speech.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/TV Today: Friday, August 27, 2004

TV Today: Friday, August 27, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/OPEC expects oil prices to fall to $30 per barrel

OPEC expects oil prices to fall to $30 per barrelThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) expects to see a fall in global oil prices to as much as US$30 per barrel, its president Purnomo Yusgiantoro said here on Thursday.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Govt mulls declaring 19 national heroes

Govt mulls declaring 19 national heroes JAKARTA: The Ministry of Social Affairs has nominated at least 19 people to be declared national heroes."There are at least 19 names of candidates for national hero, who will receive the title on national heroes day on Nov.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/House, govt spar over TNI regional role

House, govt spar over TNI regional roleKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe debate over the military's territorial role looks to dominate the deliberation of the Indonesian Military (TNI) bill, which commenced on Thursday.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Four injured in Senen brawl

Four injured in Senen brawl JAKARTA: Four people were injured and at least 14 homes were damaged in a brawl between residents and an unidentified group of people guarding a plot of at the finance ministry housing complex in Senen, Central Jakarta.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Susilo and Kalla win PKS's support

Susilo and Kalla win PKS's support Tiarma Siboro and Fabiola Desi Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Muslim-based Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) officially endorsed presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his running mate Jusuf Kalla on Thursday, asking party members and ...

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/JSX needs transparency, law enforcement: TSE

JSX needs transparency, law enforcement: TSERendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Indonesian stock market needs to boost transparency and law enforcement in a bid to entice more investors and encourage more firms to list their shares on the bourse, a visiting top official of the Tokyo Stock Exchange ...

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Car wash business thrives in Medan

Car wash business thrives in MedanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Want to really wash your car? Head to Medan. Unlike in other regions in the country where cars are still being cleaned manually, the automated car wash business in the North Sumatra city is starting to take off.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Panwaslu clears police in another poll bias case

Panwaslu clears police in another poll bias caseApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/MedanThe North Sumatra Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) said on Thursday -- after questioning only two of some 40 students witnesses -- that it would discontinue its investigation of the Medan Police over ...

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Diarrhea outbreak strikes NTT

Diarrhea outbreak strikes NTT KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: a diarrhea outbreak has struck at least two regencies in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province, affecting hundreds of people, many of them infants. No fatalities have been reported.

Fri, 27 Aug 2004

JP/Delay oath-taking of 51 legislators: NGOs

Delay oath-taking of 51 legislators: NGOs JAKARTA: A coalition of non-governmental organizations demanded on Thursday that the General Elections Commission (KPU) delay the installation of 51 legislators implicated in graft cases, pending the final verdict on their cases.