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Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Palu forces ready for Mega's visit

Palu forces ready for Mega's visitPALU, Central Sulawesi: Thousands of police and military personnel are prepared to guard President Megawati during her Tuesday visit to Palu, the capital of Central Sulawesi province, a local military official said on Monday.Col.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Death-row inmates' time running out

Death-row inmates' time running out SURABAYA: The Attorney General's Office expects to execute two convicted drug traffickers on death row this month, an official said."I cannot reveal the details but they will be executed in Medan this month," office spokesman Kemas Yahya Rahman said on Monday.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Experts warn Akbar against expelling party rebels

Experts warn Akbar against expelling party rebelsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Golkar Party has officially reprimanded all members who have defied the party's official decision to support Megawati Soekarnoputri in the presidential election runoff on Sept. 20.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Fans all abuzz about games

Fans all abuzz about gamesMuhammad Uzair, The Jakarta Post, Palembang The ongoing National Games (PON) has been alive with the high enthusiasm of local fans.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/British Council library moves to cyberspace

British Council library moves to cyberspaceEvi Mariani and Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTo mark World Literacy Day on Wednesday, The Jakarta Post Evi Mariani and Leony Aurora has been investigating library facilities in the city.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/BI not to revise legal lending limit

BI not to revise legal lending limitThe Jakarta Post, JakartaBank Indonesia has no plans to revise its 10 percent legal lending limit in the near future, despite rising calls from bankers.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/2.3 kgs of heroin seized in Bali

2.3 kgs of heroin seized in BaliWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarDenpasar Municipality Police detectives recently arrested two alleged heroin traffickers from South Africa, and seized 2.3 kilograms of heroin from them, a senior police officer said on Monday.The seizure of the 2.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Ba'asyir verdict sparks courtroom violence

Ba'asyir verdict sparks courtroom violenceAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSupporters of terror suspect Abu Bakar Ba'asyir fought a running battle with police officers and hurled shoes and other debris inside a courtroom, shortly after a judge dismissed on Monday the lawsuit against the ...

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Artajasa plans KL banking services

Artajasa plans KL banking servicesJohannes Simbolon, Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Artajasa Pembayaran Elektronis, an electronic payment services company, plans to set up an alliance with Malaysian banks to allow Indonesian workers in Malaysia to transfer and receive funds through the banks.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Elegy for Beslan

Elegy for Beslan Murder: Sheer, cold-blooded murder. The horrific end to the hostage drama in Beslan, Russia, was one of the most despicable acts the world has witnessed. It was every parents' nightmare.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Riau's shooters dominate PON

Riau's shooters dominate PONEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Shooters from Riau dominated the National Games (PON)'s shooting competition by winning three gold medals at the Sriwijaya Shooting Range here on Monday.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/SE Asia's press progressing against all odds

SE Asia's press progressing against all oddsAmong the many observers who attended Monday's hearing of the libel case against Tempo magazine was Steven Gan, founder and editor-in-chief of the online news agency Malaysiakini.com., known as an icon of Malaysians' struggle for free speech.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Protesters demand new province

Protesters demand new provinceMEDAN, North Sumatra: Hundreds of people and students claiming to be residents of the Central Aceh, Gayo Luwes, Bener Meriah, Southeast Aceh and Aceh Singkil regencies held a protest on Monday at the representative office of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province in Medan, ...

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/House factions reject TNI power to take preemptive action

House factions reject TNI power to take preemptive actionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government demanded on Monday that the Indonesian Military be granted the power to take preemptive measures against groups suspected of threatening national unity before they were capable of ...

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Traffic to worsen as busway works to start

Traffic to worsen as busway works to startDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe planned construction of a new busway corridor stretching from Pulogadung bus terminal, East Jakarta, to Kalideres, West Jakarta, to start by the end of October means a reduction in the number of lanes for private ...

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Ballot papers reach regencies

Ballot papers reach regencies JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Monday that ballot papers for the Sept. 20 election runoff had reached all regencies and municipalities in the country.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Worker nabbed with ecstasy

Worker nabbed with ecstasy JAKARTA: Dede Riyanto, a 35-year-old factory worker, was arrested by police officers on Sunday night around midnight for possession of 114 ecstasy pills and other drugs at his house in Pejagalan, North Jakarta.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Pos Indonesia to focus on logistics

Pos Indonesia to focus on logisticsRendi A. Witular, Jakarta State-owned mail company PT Pos Indonesia plans to focus on the logistics business for the domestic market due to a general downward trend in direct mail business, due to easier availability of electronic mail or e-mail, the company's ...

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Building owners to revive old Batavia

Building owners to revive old BataviaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFormerly the center of trade and business activities in the Dutch colonial era, the Kota area in West Jakarta is in dire need of conservation as it crumbles away due to the ravages of time and neglect.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/UT sells Komatsu stake to pay debilitating debt

UT sells Komatsu stake to pay debilitating debtThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed heavy-equipment supplier PT United Tractors (UT) has sold a 13 percent stake in PT Komatsu Indonesia to Japan's Komatsu Ltd.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Antam seeks financing for massive bauxite project

Antam seeks financing for massive bauxite projectThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) said it would seek financing for its massive bauxite processing project in Tayan, West Kalimantan, next year after it completed negotiations with overseas partners to ...

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Seven Depok councillors detained

Seven Depok councillors detainedEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Police detained seven former Depok councillors on Monday afternoon on graft charges.City police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono confirmed that the the councillors had been taken into custody at 8:45 p.m.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Court delays verdict on 'Tempo'

Court delays verdict on 'Tempo'Urip Hudiono and Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Central Jakarta District Court postponed on Monday its much- awaited verdict in the libel case against Tempo chief editor Bambang Harymurti."We will deliver the verdict on Sept.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/JP/5/HEROIN

JP/5/HEROIN2.3 kilograms of heroin seized in Bali Wahyoe Boediwardhana The Jakarta Post/DenpasarDenpasar Municipality Police detectives recently arrested two alleged heroin traffickers from South Africa, and seized 2.3 kilograms of heroin from them, a senior police officer said on Monday.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Agencies recognized for good service

Agencies recognized for good serviceFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFor the first time ever, President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Monday recognized 55 state agencies across the country for their success in boosting public services and reducing corruption in their organizations.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Weak regulations blamed for campaign violations

Weak regulations blamed for campaign violationsM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) blamed on Monday flawed campaign regulations for "disguised campaigning" by the presidential candidates' election teams.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Rina hits four as E. Java maintains archery form

Rina hits four as E. Java maintains archery formMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang East Java, led by Olympian Rina Dewi Puspitasari, won two more archery gold medals at the National Games on Monday, bringing its gold haul to six in the archery competition.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Flights disrupted as haze worsens in Jambi

Flights disrupted as haze worsens in JambiJon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post, JambiIncreasing smoke and haze from bush and forest fires in the past week around Jambi city have disrupted flights and led to respiratory problems among residents.M.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/TV Program: Tuesday, September 7, 2004

TV Program: Tuesday, September 7, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:05 Documentary7:30 Sport News: Jurnal PON8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, September 7, 2004

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, September 7, 2004 Exhibition* Painting Hitam Putih, Kepada 10 Orang Bandung by Suherman, at Galeri Kita, Jl. R.E. Martadinata 209, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Sept. 11.Performances* Monologue Festival Mon-Fest, CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Maluku refugee fund abused: Mayor

Maluku refugee fund abused: MayorAMBON, Maluku: Ambon Mayor MJ Papilaja recently alleged that Rp 9 billion (US$957,446) in government refugee funds might have been embezzled by officials of the Maluku provincial government, depriving refugees in Ambon and other cities in Maluku of the assistance.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Aceh wins 1st gold, Rina 4th gold

Aceh wins 1st gold, Rina 4th goldMoch. N. Kurniawan and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Palembang The conflict-torn province of Nangroe Aceh Darussalam won its first gold on Monday at the 16th National Games courtesy of Habli, who triumphed in the fencing competition.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/

Back to nature: Another concept for comfortable living Burhanuddin Abe Contributor JakartaCelebrity homes. No place arouses quite so much curiosity -- think Graceland or Neverland in the United States, for example -- as TV producers are well aware.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Fantastic price of paper

Fantastic price of paper While holidaying in Bali in early August I became very frustrated at the price and availability of The Jakarta Post. The boys in the street would ask for 35,000 rupiah with a cheeky smile when 4,000 rupiah was the convenience store price.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/'RRI' journalist writes Mega's story

'RRI' journalist writes Mega's story JAKARTA: Senior radio journalist Fredy Ndolu launched on Monday the biography of President Megawati Soekarnoputri.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/New bill to lure highway investors: Minister

New bill to lure highway investors: MinisterRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The much-anticipated bill on toll roads is expected to facilitate the liberalization of the sector, paving the way for more foreign investment, a minister said.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/U.S. aid

U.S. aid This is in response to the article written by S. Samadhana of San Mateo, California, on U.S. aid for Indonesia.Most Americans live in their own world, with their own prosperity and their own perspectives.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Police war on drugs taken to grassroots

Police war on drugs taken to grassrootsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe National Police force will shift its efforts from mere discussions and seminars to more concrete measures in fighting drug abuse, as the number of young drug abusers continues to rise nationwide.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/ASEAN armies vow to fight terrorism, illegal arms

ASEAN armies vow to fight terrorism, illegal armsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaArmy chiefs from Southeast Asian nations began on Monday talks on joint efforts to combat terrorism and illegal arms trafficking that have plagued the region in recent years.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/The medal table on the fifth day of the 16th National Games (PON)

The medal table on the fifth day of the 16th National Games (PON) in Palembang on Monday (as of 6:30 local time):Province G S B T1 Jakarta 35 38 46 119 2 W. Java 35 22 25 82 3 E. Java 19 24 40 83 4 C. Java 19 15 21 55 5 Jambi 13 11 5 29 6 N. Sumatra 13 5 11 29 7 S.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/'Quotas needed to limit car manufacturing'

'Quotas needed to limit car manufacturing'With 1.3 million passenger cars, part of a total of 2.6 million vehicles in the city, and increasing demand, Jakarta's streets are becoming more crowded, day by day.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/NTB prosecutors pressured to get tough on corruption

NTB prosecutors pressured to get tough on corruptionLuh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, MataramMore than 1,500 people rallied here on Monday to pressure prosecutors to complete their investigations into Rp 48 billion (US$5.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Students urge hike in education budget

Students urge hike in education budgetSAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Hundreds of Mulawarman University students held a rally on Monday here, demanding that the local government allocate a greater budget for education.The students said the provincial administration had allocated only Rp 2.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Employers call for Jamsostek to enhance services

Employers call for Jamsostek to enhance servicesFadli and Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Batam/JakartaEmployers have urged state-owned social security firm Jamsostek to improve its performance as a prerequisite to gain expatriate participation in its programs, in response to the recent ...

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/JP/5/FOCUS

JP/5/FOCUSFourth bomb threat shakes PekanbaruPEKANBARU, Riau: Pekanbaru city received on Monday the fourth bomb threat in the past three months, with the target this time the Pekanbaru Mall.A male telephone caller told a receptionist at the mall at about 1 p.m.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Candidates availing of every opportunity to woo voters

Candidates availing of every opportunity to woo votersID Nugroho and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya/JakartaTwo weeks to go before the election runoff on Sept. 20, 2004, both presidential candidates are availing of every opportunity they can to woo the voters.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Gan bridges musical divide with his guitar

Gan bridges musical divide with his guitarJim Read, Jakarta Post, JakartaIt never ceases to amaze that Jakarta's much-loved theater-cum- concert hall, Gedung Kesenian (GKJ), manages to remain an oasis of calm, even as the site on which it stands functions as a traffic island on the edge of Pasar ...

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Dearth of new records on track and field opening day

Dearth of new records on track and field opening dayEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Olympian Edi Zakaria set a new National Games (PON) record of 14.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Institutions, culture and economy

Institutions, culture and economy It is saddening to read the letter of Mirna Mutiara Govt must protect all communities in The Jakarta Post of Aug.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Five police officers jailed for torturing drug suspect in Padang

Five police officers jailed for torturing drug suspect in PadangSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, PadangThe Padang District Court, West Sumatra, sentenced to prison five police officers for 18 months each on Monday for torturing a drug suspect so badly that the man died.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Fourth bomb threat shakes Pekanbaru

Fourth bomb threat shakes Pekanbaru PEKANBARU, Riau: Pekanbaru city received on Monday the fourth bomb threat in the past three months, with the target this time the Pekanbaru Mall.A male telephone caller told a receptionist at the mall at about 1 p.m. that a bomb was set to explode in the mall.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Newmont manager defies summons

Newmont manager defies summons JAKARTA: Police postponed on Monday the questioning of PT Newmont Minahasa Raya external relations manager David Sompie as a suspect in the alleged contamination of Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Robbery suspect killed in shootout

Robbery suspect killed in shootout JAKARTA: A suspected motorcycle thief, Suhanda, 35, was killed in a shootout with police detectives in Pamulang, Tangerang, on Sunday.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/China, India poised to claim power

China, India poised to claim powerClyde Prestowitz, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, Washington "The balance of influence in this region is shifting rapidly to China -- not yet the balance of power, but the balance of influence.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/E. Timorese reiterate compensation demand

E. Timorese reiterate compensation demand SEMARANG: Some 25 former residents of East Timor descended upon the Central Java provincial administration on Monday, demanding that the Indonesian government pay the compensation promised to them after they fled East Timor in 1999.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Part 2 of 2: Fundamentals the cause of oil price turbulence

Part 2 of 2: Fundamentals the cause of oil price turbulenceKurtubi, Jakarta A similar phenomenon is also found in India, which has a population of nearly a billion people.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Exhibition fever hits Kelapa Gading

Exhibition fever hits Kelapa Gading JAKARTA: The Kelapa Gading Mall in North Jakarta is set to hold a large number of exhibitions during September and October. The first is a car show and information technology exhibition, which will run from Sept. 2 to Sept. 14.

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/Locals block road to power project

Locals block road to power projectOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungHundreds of villagers in East Lampung blocked off a section of the Sumatra East Coast Highway that is under repair in protest of a company they accuse of failing to honor its promise to provide electricity for their ...

Tue, 07 Sep 2004

JP/More aid needed for the elderly: Volunteers

More aid needed for the elderly: VolunteersVolunteers assisting the HelpAge Indonesia foundation said on Monday that 46 senior citizens taking part in the home care program in Tegal Alur subdistrict, West Jakarta, needed financial aid more than just visitors since most of them lived in poverty.