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54 articles.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/House in Pejaten destroyed by fire

House in Pejaten destroyed by fire JAKARTA: A house belonging to a 62-year-old widow in Pejaten Timur, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, was destroyed early on Thursday by fire.The fire also destroyed two cars and a motorcycle.No fatalities were reported.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Europe's unity in European values

Europe's unity in European valuesJan Peter Balkenende, Project Syndicate Alongside the debate about the European Union constitution, a debate about European values has also developed.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/It's time for NAM to bow out with dignity

It's time for NAM to bow out with dignity Pranay Gupte The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore A few days ago, India's External Affairs Minister K. Natwar Singh made an intriguing statement.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Nation mourns the passing of Gen. Muhammad Jusuf

Nation mourns the passing of Gen. Muhammad JusufAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarFormer military chief Gen. (ret) Andi Muhammad Jusuf was buried on Thursday afternoon in a Muslim cemetery in Makassar, next to the grave of his only son, Jaury Jusuf Putra.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Merpati needs investors: Laksamana

Merpati needs investors: LaksamanaTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe fate of state-owned carrier PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines and its some 4,000 employees might be "at stake" following the House of Representatives' decision to put off the privatization of the ailing airline, State Minister ...

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Two Asian records shattered at PON

Two Asian records shattered at PONMoch. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Following Sutrisno's world record on Wednesday, the second day of the powerlifting competition at the National Games saw two Asian records broken in the women's 52-kilogram category on Thursday.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Carnage in Jakarta

Carnage in JakartaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least seven were confirmed killed and over 180 injured in a bomb explosion outside the Australian Embassy on Thursday morning, just 11 days ahead of the presidential election.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Research library preserves country's great literature

Research library preserves country's great literatureAs part of World Literacy Day which fell on Sept. 8, The Jakarta Post's Leony Aurora has been investigating library facilities in the city. Today, we take a look at a literary-research library.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Munir is a true hero

Munir is a true hero Munir's dedication and compassion for those in trouble was truly an example to us all. His outstanding courage was extremely moving and leaves many Indonesians feeling deeply bereft at his passing away.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/'I saw body parts strewn around me,' says bombing witness

'I saw body parts strewn around me,' says bombing witnessAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAni glanced over at the group of police officers in front of the Australian Embassy in southern Jakarta while buying some noodles, like she did most mornings.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Mega appeals for calm

Mega appeals for calmPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri called for calm and urged people to remain on the alert following Thursday's huge bomb blast in front of the Australian Embassy in Kuningan, South Jakarta."I ask all Indonesians to stay united in fighting terrorism.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/MMC transformed into frontline hospital

MMC transformed into frontline hospitalUrip Hudiono and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe usually quiet Metropolitan Medical Center (MMC) was transformed into a scene of chaos and confusion moments after the explosion outside the nearby Australian Embassy on Jl. Rasuna Said.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Religious leaders condemn bombing, call for unity

Religious leaders condemn bombing, call for unityThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThursday's bombing at the Australian Embassy, which killed at least seven people, drew strong nationwide condemnation, with many saying the latest terror attack would further tarnish the predominantly Muslim country's image.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Time for NAM to bow out with grace

Time for NAM to bow out with gracePranay Gupte, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore A few days ago, India's External Affairs Minister K. Natwar Singh made an intriguing statement.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/'Religion losing appeal in modern politics'

'Religion losing appeal in modern politics'Tiarma Siboro and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe bulk of Muslim voters will choose Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono over Megawati Soekarnoputri in the Sept.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Libraries in Jakarta

Libraries in Jakarta As a short-term tourist to Jakarta, but a librarian and then academic in Australia for the duration of my working life, I hesitate to adopt what may seem a patronizing attitude in my host city. I have been extremely interested in your series of articles about libraries.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Stocks and rupiah hurt by bombing, but slowly recover

Stocks and rupiah hurt by bombing, but slowly recoverDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta stocks and rupiah closed lower on Thursday on the back of renewed security fears stemming from the deadly bomb blast in front of the Australian Embassy.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Tourism to feel heat at the blast

Tourism to feel heat at the blastDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After bouncing back slowly from a series of bomb attacks, the nation's tourist industry may face another setback yet again, following a deadly blast near the Australian Embassy.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Govt may delay divestment programs after bomb blast

Govt may delay divestment programs after bomb blast Rendi A. Witular and Tony Hotland Jakarta The government may have to delay the divestment of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the remaining period of this year, after a bomb exploded in front of the Australian Embassy on Thursday.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Blast rocks Jakarta

Blast rocks JakartaThe powerful bomb that exploded on Thursday outside the Australian Embassy in the Kuningan business district, South Jakarta, was the latest in a string of terrorist attacks across the country since 2000.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Indonesia features prominently at EUROSEAS conference

Indonesia features prominently at EUROSEAS conferenceVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, ParisOver 400 scholars from all over the world -- mostly from Asia and Europe -- met in the French capital for four days of discussions on Asia-Europe ties, local autonomy, socio-religious conflicts and many ...

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/John, Deysi win 100m races

John, Deysi win 100m racesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Deysi Sumigar and John Murray are Indonesia's fastest woman and man respectively, winning the 100-meter races at the National Games here on Thursday.John Murray clocked a time of 10.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Like it or not, these terror tactics may work

Like it or not, these terror tactics may workMax Hastings, Guardian News Service, London Terrorism is getting nastier.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Communal clash in Lampung kills one and injures dozens

Communal clash in Lampung kills one and injures dozensOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungA communal clash on Wednesday in Merakbatin village, Lampung province, left one person dead and dozens of others injured.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Medal Tally

Medal Tally The medal table on eighth day of the 16th National Games (PON) in Palembang on Thursday (as of 8.45 local time):1 Jakarta 88 71 62 221 2 W. Java 52 42 52 147 3 E. Java 43 47 74 164 4 C. Java 37 40 44 121 5 Jambi 24 23 10 57 6 S. Sumatra 23 27 24 74 7 N.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Thais join RI family planning program

Thais join RI family planning program JAKARTA: A Thai mission led by the country's public health minister are attending a four-day program on the roles of Muslim leaders and family planning in Indonesia, which began on Thursday.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Senior civil servant violates election law

Senior civil servant violates election law YOGYAKARTA: Despite the order from the home minister for all civil servants to remain neutral during the elections, the regent of Sleman in Yogyakarta openly stated on Thursday his support for President Megawati Soekarnoputri in the Sept. 20 runoff.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Monas to have Rp 1b shuttle cars

Monas to have Rp 1b shuttle cars JAKARTA: The administration plans to buy two shuttle cars to take visitors of the National Monument (Monas) park on a one kilometer ride from the parking lot to the monument.Each car would accommodate 25 passengers.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Busway ticket sales reach Rp 25.1b

Busway ticket sales reach Rp 25.1b JAKARTA: TransJakarta busway Management head Irzal Djamal said on Thursday that the 56 buses operating along the Blok M-Kota corridor had earned the company Rp 25.1 billion (US$2.69 million) from ticket sales since services began on Jan. 15 up to Sept. 8.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/The Jakarta Post/Jakarta

The Jakarta Post/Jakarta At least seven were confirmed killed and over 180 injured in a bomb explosion outside the Australian Embassy on Thursday morning, just 11 days ahead of the country's presidential election. Officials said eight died and 182 were injured.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Ambitious Edi dreams of hitting world mark

Ambitious Edi dreams of hitting world markEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Edi Zakaria, one of Indonesia's two athletics competitors at the Athens Olympics, set a new National Games record in the 110- meter hurdles here but the 20-year-old runner has set himself even higher target ...

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Economy to recover quickly from blast, says Dorodjatun

Economy to recover quickly from blast, says DorodjatunDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is optimistic the economy will recover quickly from the shock of Thursday's bombing at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, with the impact expected to be limited and short-lived.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Blast blamed on Malaysian fugitives

Blast blamed on Malaysian fugitivesAbdul Khalik and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt didn't take the police long to pin the blame for the deadly blast in front of the Australian Embassy here on Thursday on fugitive Malaysian bomb experts Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Moh. Top.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Myanmar a sticky issue for ASEM

Myanmar a sticky issue for ASEMSyed Nadzri, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur Myanmar, long considered a thorn in ASEAN's side, has now grown to become an intractable sticking point in an inter- regional agenda.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Tapping of groundwater harm tank fish: Expert

Tapping of groundwater harm tank fish: ExpertTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorA researcher with the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) has expressed concern that the condition at the Ornamental Fish Breeding and Marketing Center in Cibinong, Bogor regency, could be deteriorated due to the ...

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Fighting an uneven battle

Fighting an uneven battle The horrendous bomb attack that occurred in front of the Australian Embassy in Kuningan, South Jakarta, yesterday morning, hammers home the fact that there can be no respite in the fight against terrorism.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Govt may delay sale of SOEs

Govt may delay sale of SOEsRendi A. Witular and Tony Hotland, Jakarta The government may have to delay the divestment of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the remaining period of this year, after a bomb exploded in front of the Australian Embassy on Thursday.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/TV Today: Friday, September 10, 2004

TV Today: Friday, September 10, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:05 Documentary7:30 Sport News: Jurnal PON8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Six die in double toll road accident

Six die in double toll road accidentMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangSix people were killed in an accident on the Jakarta-Merak toll road in the Cipondoh area, Tangerang municipality, on Thursday at around 1:15 a.m.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Munir: Vanguard of reform

Munir: Vanguard of reformSidney Jones, Singapore When I think of the people who had the most impact in bringing about a democratic Indonesia, Munir would be up there near the top. He was everything a human rights champion should be: principled, tough, smart, funny, and fearless.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Forum calls for social issues to be included in ASEM

Forum calls for social issues to be included in ASEMIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, HanoiThe ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) People's Forum (AEPF) urged the governments of Asia and Europe on Thursday to establish a social forum, which in turn would contribute to the building of an Asian-European ...

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/PDAM Bekasi ready to supply water

PDAM Bekasi ready to supply water BEKASI: Deputy Mayor Solihin Sari said on Thursday the municipality's tap water operator, PDAM, would provide water for residents who could no longer rely on their wells due to drought.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Contentious issues force House to delay TNI bill

Contentious issues force House to delay TNI billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives will unlikely be able to finish deliberating the Indonesian Military (TNI) bill before ending its five-year term early next month, as many contentious issues remain unresolved, ...

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Munir, through the eyes of the Acehnese people

Munir, through the eyes of the Acehnese peopleIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehThe death of Munir has shocked activists and leaders in the nation's capital, as well as many Achenese, whose rights he fought for.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Franz calls for real truth on commission

Franz calls for real truth on commission JAKARTA: Philosopher and rights campaigner Franz Magnis Suseno urged on Thursday for selection of people with credibility and integrity to sit on the 21-member Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which will be set up in the next several months.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/

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Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/'I can't bear the pain,' father says

'I can't bear the pain,' father saysEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta"Eva, I'm sorry! My beloved sister! I'm so sorry ..." cried Kristina Emi Widati, 37, upon seeing her younger sister's body at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) morgue.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Indonesia-Singapore relations

Indonesia-Singapore relations I refer to the letter by R. Rais published in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 1 titled Singapore ties: No opportunity lost in response to the article RI-S'pore ties: Opportunity lost on Aug. 25 by AM Hendropriyono.Rais' letter raises interesting issues.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Providing real services for the public

Providing real services for the publicPiet Soeprijadi, Jakarta Graeme Macmillan, in his article Improving performance through public service reform (The Jakarta Post, Aug.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Australians shaken, but go on despite bombing

Australians shaken, but go on despite bombingThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIt began as a regular day at the Australian Embassy on Thursday morning as staff went about their duties and applicants began lining up for visas inside the compound. Little did they know that, just over 2.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/2,000 flee as Mt. Egon erupts

2,000 flee as Mt. Egon eruptsYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangMount Egon in East Nusa Tenggara province erupted for the second time in months, forcing the evacuation of some 2,000 villagers from the slopes of the volcano, officials said on Thursday.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Taufik beats Simon to spoil Jakarta bid for gold sweep

Taufik beats Simon to spoil Jakarta bid for gold sweepEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Taufik Hidayat and the women's doubles pair of Lilyana Natsir and Nathalia spoiled Jakarta's bid for a golden sweep in the badminton competition at the National Games (PON), which ended here on ...

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/'Too many private cars in capital'

'Too many private cars in capital'The increasing number of private vehicles in the capital is likely related to the poor public transportation available.

Fri, 10 Sep 2004

JP/Revised 3-in-1 hours to kick in on Sept. 17

Revised 3-in-1 hours to kick in on Sept. 17Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe revised three-in-one traffic policy along major thoroughfares, which starts the three-people-per-car restriction later in the afternoon, will go into effect starting on Sept. 17, an official says.