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Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/India's kinder and gentler form of globalization

India's kinder and gentler form of globalizationPratap Bhanu Mehta, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, New Delhi Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's first official action after assuming office in May was to meet families of drought-stricken farmers in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Suspect admits to friend's murder

Suspect admits to friend's murderEvi Mariani, Jakarta Rakhmat Hartadi, or Adi, who is accused of stabbing a friend to death in July, confessed on Wednesday to committing the crime because the friend had offended him."He called me poor and a liar," Adi, 19, told reporters.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Angie gets wild card for Bali tournament

Angie gets wild card for Bali tournamentEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Indonesian Olympic hopeful Angelique "Angie" Widjaja has been given a wild card for the main draw of the Wismilak International women's tennis tournament in Bali, which she won in 2001.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/GM open two new dealerships

GM open two new dealerships JAKARTA: PT General Motors Indonesia (GMI) announced recently that it has opened two new Chevrolet dealerships in Bandung and Semarang to further strengthen its customer service outside the Greater Jakarta area.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Part 2 of 2: Competition: Key to reform of civil service

Part 2 of 2: Competition: Key to reform of civil serviceRoss H. McLeod, Canberra If radical change to an organization is contemplated, inevitably what is required is the appointment of a person at the top of the organization with high management and leadership skills who is given the ...

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/City insists on going ahead with Kijang taxis

City insists on going ahead with Kijang taxis The city administration intends to go ahead with plans to allow six-passenger Toyota Kijang taxis to operate despite the already fierce competition among taxi operators in the capital.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Mega to perform minor pilgrimage

Mega to perform minor pilgrimage JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri and her family are scheduled to depart for a minor umrah pilgrimage in Mecca on Thursday.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Honest and professional ministers

Honest and professional ministersFrom RepublikaThe next president will soon be occupying the office for a five-year term. The president may even be reelected for another term if he or she succeeds in carrying out his or her duties.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/A business solution

A business solution The dialogs on Monday between the two presidential candidates -- Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and incumbent president, Megawati Soekarnoputri -- and national and foreign business leaders are greatly encouraging, as regards the future management of our economic problems.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Indonesia's Greek tragedy

Indonesia's Greek tragedy People in East Timor have, perhaps, one more reason justify why they voted for independence in 1999. As it has come to pass, freedom from Indonesian rule also means having the privilege to watch a live telecast of the centennial Olympics in Athens.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Livestock sold for water in Gunungkidul

Livestock sold for water in GunungkidulSlamet Susanto and Nana Rukmana, Gunungkidul/Indramayu Wintolo, 56, a resident of Kemiri subdistrict, Gunungkidul regency, Yogyakarta, is confused.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/City back to normal ahead of Marriott bomb anniversary

City back to normal ahead of Marriott bomb anniversaryUrip Hudiono, Jakarta A shop attendant in a large shopping mall in Central Jakarta recalled that in the wake of the Marriott blast on Aug. 5, 2003, all the employees had been ordered to be alert and to closely monitor shoppers.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Slaughtering of stray animals

Slaughtering of stray animals The article on page 18 of the Aug. 3 edition of The Jakarta Post, concerning the feral cat population in San Juan, made me think about the parallels in our own city.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Kadin prepares business guidelines

Kadin prepares business guidelinesRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Trade (Kadin) is currently drafting a comprehensive five-year business guideline for the upcoming new administration to resolve various protracted problems currently faced by the business community.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Orphanage caretaker sets fire to girl

Orphanage caretaker sets fire to girl TANGERANG: For 10-year-old Irma, life in the orphanage turned nightmarish on Tuesday after a caretaker intentionally set fire to kerosene she was standing near that resulted in Irma being hospitalized at Tangerang General Hospital for burns late on Tuesday.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Marriott attack planners still on run

Marriott attack planners still on runEvi Mariani and Urip Hudiono, Jakarta "We have searched every possible location. My antiterror detectives have spent almost no time at home. We have also spent a large amount of money on the search," the antiterror director at the National Police, Brig. Gen.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Suspect named in Langkat blast

Suspect named in Langkat blastApriadi Gunawan, Medan The North Sumatra provincial police announced on Wednesday that they plan to put into custody one of the victims of a recent grenade explosion -- for illegal possession of an explosive device.Binjai Chief Detective Adj. Comr. Dhani K.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Wild oxen run amok in Sabrangan

Wild oxen run amok in Sabrangan JEMBER, East Java: Two wild oxen, from Watangan mountain, ran amok in Sabrangan subdistrict, Jember regency, on Wednesday, injuring two local residents.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Damages sought for marine pollution

Damages sought for marine pollution JAKARTA: Indonesia plans to seek damages from a Singaporean company for marine pollution resulting from the sinking of one of its ships off the Karimun islands in Riau.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Two traditions collide in BMW X3 Yogyakarta test drive

Two traditions collide in BMW X3 Yogyakarta test driveM. Taufiqurrahman, Yogyakarta The main tourist destinations of Yogyakarta and neighboring Central Java offer a range of attractions, from majestic cultural heritage sites to wild and magnificent nature -- which may have been the draw for PT ...

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Fire victims get free health service

Fire victims get free health service JAKARTA: Many fire victims -- whose houses in Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta, were burned down on July 25 -- have suffered from respiration problems such as coughs and flu, according to Liliaty Wijaya, a doctor with the Husada Hospital on Jl.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Spotlight

SpotlightTNTTNT'S CONCERN FOR CHILDREN: Leading logistics and express delivery company TNT Indonesia's President Director, Colin Moran, (left) hands a cheque for a donation of Rp 142 million (about US$15,800) to United Nations World Food Program Country Director for Indonesia Mohamed Saleheen.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Achieving peace through exercise of inner power

Achieving peace through exercise of inner powerJagadhita, Contributor/Denpasar About 20 years ago, a restless young man, Sumadi Kertonegoro, arrived at the serene village of Ubud, Bali, to seek peace.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Lawyer barred from seeing Chaubey

Lawyer barred from seeing Chaubey MEDAN: Irham Buana Nasution, the lawyer of Ayodhya Prasad Chaubey, a drug dealer on death row, threatened on Wednesday to file a lawsuit against two government officials for barring him from seeing his client.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/TV Program: Thursday, August 5, 2004

TV Program: Thursday, August 5, 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, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Wiranto's lawyers fail to present evidence, again

Wiranto's lawyers fail to present evidence, againMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta For the second consecutive day, lawyers for eliminated presidential candidate Wiranto were unable on Wednesday to present convincing evidence of their claims that the four-star retired Army ...

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/More Buyat residents air complaints

More Buyat residents air complaintsAbdul Khalik, Jakarta Eleven more residents from around Buyat Bay, Minahasa, North Sulawesi, came to National Police Headquarters on Wednesday in an attempt to convince investigators that they were suffering symptoms of illness due to the effects of pollution.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Schools must teach pupils to think

Schools must teach pupils to thinkIwan Pranoto, Bandung It has now become very difficult to make predictions about our future with a high degree of precision. In the industrious age human beings might easily have predicted what the future might look like in the subsequent 30 years.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Walking still an uneven affair along Jl. Thamrin

Walking still an uneven affair along Jl. ThamrinLeony Aurora, Jakarta A walk in Jakarta is no walk in the park.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Philippines' Aguinaldo named best emerging ASEAN artist

Philippines' Aguinaldo named best emerging ASEAN artistEmmy Fitri, Bangkok The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Art Awards ended on Wednesday in Bangkok with Filipino artist Leonard L. Aguinaldo being named Best Emerging ASEAN Artist 2004.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/DHL Danzas to expand RI market

DHL Danzas to expand RI marketFitri Wulandari, Singapore DHL Danzas Air and Ocean (DHL Danzas), the global freight provider and logistics arm of DHL, plans to set up more facilities in Indonesia by the end of the year to gain from the nation's improving economy and increased trade within ...

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Minister blames autonomy for increased labor abuses

Minister blames autonomy for increased labor abusesRidwan Sijabat, Jakarta Labor conditions in Indonesia have not improved, partly due to weak labor supervision following the poor implementation of regional autonomy, says Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Megawati says no rush with TNI bill

Megawati says no rush with TNI billFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, Jakarta While most legislators appeared highly enthusiastic about continuing deliberations on the crucial Indonesian Military (TNI) bill and endorsing it next month, President Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Wednesday the ...

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/KPU rejects demands for longer campaign

KPU rejects demands for longer campaignM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta The two candidates contesting the Sept.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/'Republik Togog': If Moliere were Javanese

'Republik Togog': If Moliere were JavanesePaul Agusta, Contributor The intrigues of a manipulative religious leader seeking political power, and the desperate machinations of a deformed goddess seeking to regain her previous resplendence and former lover, collide extravagantly each evening on the ...

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Parents complain of illegal fees

Parents complain of illegal feesDamar Harsanto, Jakarta Susi Herawati filed a complaint with the City Council on Wednesday that a state elementary school in Warakas, North Jakarta, required her to pay Rp 200,000 (US$21.7) as a "guarantee" that her son would be admitted to the school.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Lifter Lisa gets way in mother row

Lifter Lisa gets way in mother rowEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) and its affiliated weightlifting body PABBSI have bowed to lifter Lisa Rumbewas' demand that her mother be allowed to accompany her to Athens for the Olympics.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Govt sees limited oil-hike impact

Govt sees limited oil-hike impactThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government indicated on Wednesday it can still afford to keep domestic fuel prices at current levels without harming the state budget despite soaring oil prices in the international market.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/South Sulawesi govt raises hospital fees by up to 300%

South Sulawesi govt raises hospital fees by up to 300%Andi Hajramurni, Makassar The South Sulawesi provincial government is facing rising public anger over its decision to raise fees at state hospitals, medical service units and blood transfusion units by between 50 percent and 300 percent.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/ANN website undergoes facelift

ANN website undergoes facelift BANGKOK: The Asia News Network website, the world's largest news-sharing network, has adopted a new look to reflect the changing times.The website, www.asianewsnet.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Police officer demoted over wrongful shooting

Police officer demoted over wrongful shootingRuslan Sangadji, Palu Comr. Rickly Naldo, the former operational chief for the Palu Police in Central Sulawesi, was demoted on Wednesday over a wrongful shooting by officers under his command.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/USAID grants RI $11.9m

USAID grants RI $11.9mThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) granted an additional US$11.9 million to the government on Wednesday to help improve the provision of basic services and technical assistance.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/'Govt should provide sports centers'

'Govt should provide sports centers' Jakartans have the Bung Karno sports complex in Central Jakarta and a few other, smaller sports facilities. However, not all the facilities are well maintained or frequently used. The Jakarta Post asked some people where they go to exercise.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/KBC used forged documents to back its claim: Police

KBC used forged documents to back its claim: PoliceAbdul Khalik, Jakarta The police have accused U.S.-based Karaha Bodas Company (KBC) of using fake documents in its lawsuit against state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina at the International Court of Arbitration.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Eyebox for Kadin story

Eyebox for Kadin story 12 economic programs proposed by Kadin1. Reforming taxation system, institution and procedures 2. Adjusting labor regulations to attract investors 3. Improving legal certainty 4. Infrastructure development 5. Identification of strategic industry 6.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Chrisjon set for tricky match against Pacquiao

Chrisjon set for tricky match against PacquiaoMusthofid, The Jakarta Post World featherweight champion Chrisjon, 25, may face a tricky title bout against No.1 contender Filipino Manny Pacquiao in the midst of seeking another promoter after the departure of Daniel Bahari.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Cash-strapped teacher invited to Germany

Cash-strapped teacher invited to Germany JAKARTA: A teacher from Garut, West Java, will represent Indonesia at the 4th Asia-Europe Classroom International Conference in Germany in September.Deny Suwarja, 38, a biology teacher at Cibatu State Junior High School No.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Devil in the details of WTO accord

Devil in the details of WTO accordPhar Kim Beng, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore World Trade Organization (WTO) members approved a plan on Sunday to end export subsidies on farm products and cut import duties, a key step towards a comprehensive global accord which has been ...

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/JP/17/FORD

JP/17/FORDSpace for everyone in the new Ford EverestNitza Arbi and Zatni Arbi Contributor/JakartaLike most other Asians, we Indonesians are well known for the cohesiveness of our extended families. We always stick together.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Space for everyone in the new Ford Everest

Space for everyone in the new Ford EverestNitza Arbi and Zatni Arbi, Contributor/Jakarta Like most other Asians, we Indonesians are well known for the cohesiveness of our extended families. We always stick together.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Nissan Serena back with more features

Nissan Serena back with more featuresNovan Iman Santosa, Jakarta Automobile enthusiasts surely remember a smart multipurpose van (MPV) during the late 1990s that looked like it was one step ahead of everything else on the market, without much competition to face.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Breathing fresh air is difficult sometimes in Bali

Breathing fresh air is difficult sometimes in BaliWahyoe Boediwardhana, Denpasar Bali is celebrated for its natural beauty, yet, in recent years, a high number of people here have been treated for respiratory problems, which are reportedly caused by increasing air pollution on the island.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Archeological sites in danger in E. Java, Lampung

Archeological sites in danger in E. Java, LampungID Nugroho and Oyos Saroso H.N., Surabaya/Bandarlampung The condition of an ancient statue found on a farm in Mojopuro subdistrict, Gresik regency, about 30 kilometers north of Surabaya, was a sad sight.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Police seize pirated CDs, nab alleged manufacturers

Police seize pirated CDs, nab alleged manufacturersEvi Mariani, Jakarta The Jakarta Police confiscated 273,000 pirated video compact discs (VCDs) and audio compact discs (CDs) from three locations in Greater Jakarta over the weekend, police chief Insp. Gen. Firman Gani revealed on Wednesday.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Hundreds of new legislators mired in legal problems

Hundreds of new legislators mired in legal problemsM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta Over 200 new members of the House of Representatives, the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) and local legislatures are implicated in legal problems that could end up with their having to resign their seats, the ...

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/No Olympics TV upsets RI athletes

No Olympics TV upsets RI athletesEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Indonesian athletes taking part in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens said they were disappointed that local TV stations would not be broadcasting the Games, depriving viewers back home the opportunity to watch their home athletes in ...

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Beware of thugs

Beware of thugs If you drive yourself, particularly if you are a bule, then be careful. A gang of criminals is operating in Kemang. They are after your handbag, briefcase or attache case. You may be waiting at a red traffic light, when, somewhere from behind, they will slash your tires.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Mega guarantees freedom of the press: Commission

Mega guarantees freedom of the press: CommissionFabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri told the nation's broadcasters on Wednesday that she would not impose any new restrictions on the country's press, even though there have been suggestions that her administration has ...

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Evicted students occupy W. Sumatra council building

Evicted students occupy W. Sumatra council buildingSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, Padang Some 400 poor students who were evicted from their government- owned school in the West Sumatra capital Padang took over the provincial legislative council on Wednesday in protest of their treatment.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Tempo won't buy Indofarma unit

Tempo won't buy Indofarma unit JAKARTA: Publicly listed pharmaceutical company PT Tempo Scan Pacific decided on Wednesday to call off its plan to acquire health care distribution firm PT Indofarma Global Medika (IGM), a unit of ailing state-owned pharmaceutical company PT Indofarma.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 5, 2004

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 5, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Drawing Installation by Made Wianta, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), until Aug. 15. * Painting Kata-kata by I Wayan Sila, at Maya Ubud Resort and Spa, until Aug. 20.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Jakarta hosts Asia Pacific jamborees

Jakarta hosts Asia Pacific jamborees JAKARTA: Jakarta will host the first Asia-Pacific Air Internet Jamboree (API) and the Asia-Pacific Air Jamboree (APA) from Aug. 6 through Aug. 8 at the Cibubur camping ground, East Jakarta.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Petronas to compete in b'ball tournament

Petronas to compete in b'ball tournament JAKARTA: The Petronas Malaysia basketball team has confirmed that it will participate in a four-way regional women's basketball tournament being hosted by Mahaputri Britama at the Kelapa Gading Sports Mall in North Jakarta, from Aug. 9 to Aug. 11.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Toyota holds technician contest

Toyota holds technician contest JAKARTA: PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) held a National After-Sales Service Skills Contest divided into five divisions: general repairs, service advisor, spare parts, body repair and paint repair.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Chrisjon set for tricky match against Pacquiao

Chrisjon set for tricky match against PacquiaoMusthofid The Jakarta Post World featherweight champion Chrisjon, 25, may face a tricky title bout against No.1 contender Filipino Manny Pacquiao in the midst of seeking another promoter after the departure of Daniel Bahari.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Mega's camp plays down defection

Mega's camp plays down defectionTiarma Siboro, Jakarta An aide to presidential candidate Megawati Soekarnoputri played down on Wednesday the defection of some legislators from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) to the Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono camp, saying that the defectors were ...

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Batik towels, a new twist of old fabric

Batik towels, a new twist of old fabricTarko Sudiarno, Yogyakarta After shirts, dresses, scarves, bedcovers and cell phone pouches, come batik towels.

Thu, 05 Aug 2004

JP/Indonesia may lose acid market in China

Indonesia may lose acid market in China An Indonesian chemical industry group has urged the government to push China to cut tariffs against their stearic acid products so that they can better compete with Malaysians, who are aggressively selling their products in the world's most populous nation.