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Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Online plan needs substance to keep it from sinking

Online plan needs substance to keep it from sinking Fei Li China Daily/Asia News Network Beijing When the Government Online Initiative was launched in 1999 with great fanfare, hopes were high that the project would lead to a more efficient information flow and interaction between the ...

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Indonesian democracy reawakens

Indonesian democracy reawakensAdam Tyson, Leeds, Britain One of the consequences of the reformasi era has been the reassertion of local customs, traditions and values, known broadly as adat, resulting mainly from the policy of decentralization and the apparent loosening of uniformity in local ...

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/E. Asia Summit's birthing pains

E. Asia Summit's birthing pains Eric Teo Chu Cheow The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore At last October's meeting of ASEAN heads of government in Vientiane, Laos, it was announced that an East Asian Summit will be launched by Malaysia (as host of the next ASEAN Summit) towards the end ...

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Amputees receive 'free' prosthetics, at a price

Amputees receive 'free' prosthetics, at a priceApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanFor the past few weeks, M. Isa, a survivor from Meulaboh, has been trying in vain to help his son get an artificial limb after his leg was badly injured during the tsunami and later amputated.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/KPU to probe forgery allegations

KPU to probe forgery allegationsJAMBI, Jambi: Following recent reports from members of the public, the local elections commission is set to start checking the authenticity of school and college diplomas belonging to Jambi provincial, regental and municipal councillors.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Agent's wife murder reenacted

Agent's wife murder reenacted JAKARTA: City Police held on Wednesday the reconstruction of the murder of Barkah Hanim, the wife of a director of the National Intelligence Agency, and her driver, who were stabbed to death earlier this month.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/'Safety first' rule not enough for reporters covering war zones

'Safety first' rule not enough for reporters covering war zonesHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLegendary photographer Robert Capa once said: "If your picture's not good enough, you're not close enough".The remark has become a guideline for photographers and journalists covering armed conflicts.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Kuntowijoyo's clarity his hallmark

Kuntowijoyo's clarity his hallmarkAziz, Contributor, JakartaKuntowijoyo has gone, and we can barely dry our eyes at the sadness of losing him.It is a loss for Yogyakarta, the home of a handful of great Indonesian writers. We might remember that not long ago we lost Prof.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Instruments that are gifts from the heart

Instruments that are gifts from the heartTri Vivi Suryani, Contributor, DenpasarAs a young boy he had often watched his father at work, and been filled with awe as a piece of metal was taken up and transformed into a musical instrument that produced a beautiful sound.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Menteng Stadium to become a park

Menteng Stadium to become a park JAKARTA: The Jakarta Park Agency announced on Tuesday a plan to turn Menteng Stadium in Central Jakarta into a public park.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Audi A6 named 'World Car of the Year'

Audi A6 named 'World Car of the Year'A panel of automotive writers recently named the Audi A6 of Germany the World Car of the Year, selecting it from 35 other cars from all classes. This is the just the latest honor given to the newest model of the Audi A6 saloon.The award was presented on Feb.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Foreign investment in Indonesia

Foreign investment in Indonesia Minister of Trade Mari E. Pangestu's comments and concerns with regard to "out of control regional administrations' levies on foreign investors" (The Jakarta Post of Feb. 14) are to be commended.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Illegal logging comes under spotlight, again

Illegal logging comes under spotlight, againAn Investigative team from Riau's Natural Resources Conservation Body (BKSDA) have detained 15 truck drivers since Tuesday who were nabbed carrying illegal logs.According to the team, led by J. Siregar, the drivers have already been declared as suspects.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/'Ogoh-Ogoh' parades conjure up demons

'Ogoh-Ogoh' parades conjure up demonsI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarTraffic congestion in Denpasar is often the result of erratic activities.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Immunization Key to Saving World's Poorest Children

Immunization Key to Saving World's Poorest ChildrenYoweri Museveni and Jens Stoltenberg Yale Center for the Study of Globalization As national leaders -- one in Scandinavia, the other in East Africa -- we awaken each day to dramatically different realities.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Algerian envoy serves three masters

Algerian envoy serves three mastersVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThere is a saying that goes, "not all diplomats are peace negotiators, but all peace negotiators are diplomats."Algeria's new Ambassador to Indonesia Hamza Yahia-Cherif is both a diplomat and a negotiator.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/City to have new stadium

City to have new stadium JAKARTA: North Jakarta Planning Agency revealed on Tuesday the government's plan to build a national sports stadium with international-class facilities in the municipality.The agency head Erwanto said that his office was currently studying the best site for the facility.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Sutiyoso wants in cheap for big transportation projects

Sutiyoso wants in cheap for big transportation projectsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAmid pressure for better transportation and infrastructure in the capital, Governor Sutiyoso suggested on Wednesday that the estimated expense of the ongoing monorail project and the planned mass rapid transit project ...

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/'Educate children not to be corrupt'

'Educate children not to be corrupt'Indonesia has long been known as one of the world's most corrupt countries. The latest survey conducted by Transparency International Indonesia (TII) names the capital as the most corrupt city in the country.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Latin America's forbidden debates

Latin America's forbidden debatesDante Caputo, Project Syndicate Twenty-five years ago, only Colombia, Costa Rica, and Venezuela were reasonably stable Latin American democracies. Today, what might be considered electoral democracies are found throughout the region.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Sudan's donation

Sudan's donation This is in reference to a news item titled Sudan wants improved ties with Indonesia, which appeared in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 19.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/TV Program: Thursday, February 24, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, February 24, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:00 Cartoon: Hero Classics8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Sport Documentary 12:00 p.m.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Uniforms fund target of alleged graft

Uniforms fund target of alleged graftTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorClothes make the man, and presumably the woman too, but their procurement, particularly in the case of civil service uniforms, can also make a pretty penny -- for some at least.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Subdued 'Cap Go Meh' parades in Jakarta, Bekasi and Bogor

Subdued 'Cap Go Meh' parades in Jakarta, Bekasi and BogorThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThousands of people thronged Jl. Gajah Mada and Jl. Hayam Wuruk on Wednesday to watch the Cap Go Meh parade marking the first full moon of the month and the end of the 15-day Chinese New Year festivities.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/ANPAc..r..

ANPAc..r..Bali-Nyepi-OgohOgohJP/18/OGOH2'Ogoh-Ogoh' parades conjure up demons among Bali's youthsI Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post/DenpasarTraffic congestion in Denpasar is often the result of erratic activities.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Now for the action

Now for the action It has taken Indonesia many years, and an international scandal, for the country to finally wake up to the immensity of the looting that has been going on for decades in its lush tropical rain forests.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Malaysian diplomat complains of haze

Malaysian diplomat complains of hazePEKANBARU, Riau: A Malaysian diplomat has complained that haze from Riau has begun to blanket parts of Malaysia, especially Kedah state.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/JP/17/AUCT

JP/17/AUCTBachelor auction romantic way to raise fundsEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe hottest bachelor at the charity auction was Alexander Jovanovic, 43, an Aussie with a pair of hazel-colored eyes, 180 centimeters in height, sexy streaks of gray hair in his wavy, dark hair and charm ...

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/TV Program: Thursday, February 24, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, February 24, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:00 Cartoon: Hero Classics8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Sport Documentary 12:00 p.m.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/KPK, tax office sign MoU on fighting corruption

KPK, tax office sign MoU on fighting corruptionUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has taken another step toward controlling graft within the Ministry of Finance by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the ministry's Directorate General of ...

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Envoys read poems to console tsunami victims

Envoys read poems to console tsunami victimsJP/18/EnvoyEnvoys read poems to console tsunami victimsM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In the aftermath of the tsunami that swept across Aceh and North Sumatra, countries around the world have contributed much to ease the suffering of ...

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Police officers to face punishment

Police officers to face punishment JAKARTA: The police held a disciplinary hearing for four police officers on Wednesday accused of taking bribes from suspects in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$188 million) Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scam in 2003.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/BMW 530i comes with more safety features

BMW 530i comes with more safety featuresGerman carmaker PT BMW Indonesia's introduction of the new BMW 5 Series last year was a great success as it sold 471 units out of last year's total sales of 2,053 units.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Experts say better management first, not parking fees hike

Experts say better management first, not parking fees hikeBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith the City Council studying a proposal to raise on-street parking rates, two urban transportation experts told the Jakarta administration first to improve the management and service ...

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Mass deportation inevitable, says Fahmi

Mass deportation inevitable, says FahmiRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe mass deportation of undocumented Indonesian workers from Malaysia seems inevitable as over 300,000 of them remain in the neighboring country, despite Malaysia's pledge to start a massive crackdown on illegal ...

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Local pizza chains looking to expand

Local pizza chains looking to expandThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMamma mia, it's a pizza attack! If you believe the restaurants, at least 80,000 people a day in more than 20 Indonesian cities now prefer the round, thinly sliced Italian bread topped with meat, sausages and melted cheese, to a ...

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Garuda delays Munir probe

Garuda delays Munir probeEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The investigation into the murder of top human rights campaigner Munir suffered another setback as national carrier Garuda Indonesia canceled a scheduled preliminary reconstruction of the case.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Govt to launch microfinancing year

Govt to launch microfinancing yearMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is set to kick off the Year of the Micro Business and will allocate Rp 50 trillion (US$5.4 billion) to empower micro, small and medium enterprises nationwide, a minister says.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Semsar, the rebellious artist

Semsar, the rebellious artistA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSemsar Siahaan was a powerful artist who revealed the complexities and injustices of society with a clear eye.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

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JP/ /Susilo's 100 Days and the tsunamiThe first hundred days of President Susilo Bambang Yudhyono's mandate have passed and the pundits, predictably, are pontificating.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Dump mismanagement 'responsible for disaster'

Dump mismanagement 'responsible for disaster'Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungMismanagement at the Leuwigajah dump in south Cimahi was to blame for the collapse of mountains of garbage on Monday, which killed over 55 people and flattened 70 homes, with 101 people still unaccounted for, an ...

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Semsar's dream stays alive, despite his death

Semsar's dream stays alive, despite his deathWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Tabanan/BaliIndonesia is mourning the passing of yet another prominent artist. Semsar Siahaan, a socialist-realist painter, passed away early on Wednesday at the Tabanan Hospital. He was 52.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Kuala Lumpur to ease labor shortage on farms

Kuala Lumpur to ease labor shortage on farmsV.K. Chin, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia The decision to allow more sectors to employ foreign workers has been received with mixed reaction by the employers and the trade unions.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/TV Program: Thursday, February 24, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, February 24, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:00 Cartoon: Hero Classics8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Sport Documentary 12:00 p.m.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Govt to suspend labor supply to Mideast

Govt to suspend labor supply to MideastThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will temporarily suspend the sending of workers to Middle Eastern countries in March in order to remedy poor coordination and preparation, says an official.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/NGOs accuse MPR of graft

NGOs accuse MPR of graftThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) unveiled on Wednesday a possible corruption case involving the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) secretariat general in accommodating 118 Regional Representative Council (DPD) members last year.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Valderrama set for charity match

Valderrama set for charity match JAKARTA: Although several big names have pulled out, Luis Garcia of Spain, Carlos Valderrama of Columbia and Careca of Brazil are confirmed to play in the March 1 tsunami charity match in Bung Karno stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Controversy heightens on fuel price hike plan

Controversy heightens on fuel price hike planUrip Hudiono and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/YogyakartaTo hike or not to hike. That is the question -- and the fuel for many arguments currently raging about what the price of fuel should be come April 1.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/The Violent Face of Indonesia

The Violent Face of Indonesia Thang D. Nguyen Jakarta As 2004 came to an end, Western intelligence forces issued a warning of a potential terrorist attack in a Hilton hotel in Indonesia during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Fortunately, no terrorist attacks happened.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Karate body mulls hiring Japanese coach

Karate body mulls hiring Japanese coachMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Karate-do Federation (Forki) may attempt to reprise a winning formula in international competition by hiring a coach from Japan.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Six overseas offices planned

Six overseas offices planned JAKARTA: The government said on Wednesday it would open labor offices in six more countries in an move to boost protection for Indonesian workers there and settle their problems immediately.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Aussies not happy with RI visa policy

Aussies not happy with RI visa policy Bali Hotels Association (BHA) hosted a marketing seminar for its members at Conrad Bali Resort and Spa last weekend.The one-day seminar focused on distribution channels for travel purchases, increased competitive markets between Bali and Australia.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/19 die of diarrhea in Morowali regency

19 die of diarrhea in Morowali regencyPALU, Central Sulawesi: Since early February, at least 19 people in Morowali regency here have died due to diarrhea, making the ailment a major cause of concern in the region, a senior official said on Wednesday.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, February 24, 2005

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, February 24, 2005.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Arts Life-Styles, at Danes Art Veranda, Jl. Hayam Wuruk 159, Tanjung Bungkak, Denpasar (Tel.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Camps not the solution

Camps not the solution We represent an international alliance to aid community rebuilding in post-tsunami Sumatra.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Voters question ID cards use in local election

Voters question ID cards use in local electionIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaObjections have been expressed by prospective voters to the requirement for them to present local identity cards to vote in the upcoming direct election of regional heads in East Java.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Awang inauguration protested

Awang inauguration protestedKUTAI KARTANEGARA, East Kalimantan: The Kutai Kartanegara Regental Council has demanded that the central government revoke its decision installing Awang Dharma Bakti as caretaker regent in Kutai Kartanegara.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Paper producer plans to raise prices

Paper producer plans to raise pricesIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaPaper producer PT Kertas Leces plans to increase the price of paper by 5 percent to help cope with the rising production costs, in line with the rising trend in the price of natural gas.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Preparing public for higher fuel prices

Preparing public for higher fuel pricesVincent Lingga, Jakarta While economic rationale was initially the main demand arising from the plan to increase fuel prices, discussion is now focused on how to make the painful measure politically acceptable to the House of Representatives and palatable to ...

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Saying no to plastic garbage

Saying no to plastic garbage It requires no less than 240 years to eliminate plastic garbage from the soil.For Bali, plastic garbage is a huge problem as it spreads all over the island, especially in several favorite tourist destinations like Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua and other tourist areas.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Susilo needs the press more than his predecessors

Susilo needs the press more than his predecessorsArdimas Sasdi, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's pledge on National Press Day in Pekanbaru, Riau, on Feb. 9 not to curb press freedom deserves praise.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/The cynism of ideology and the democratic process

The cynism of ideology and the democratic processMarianus Kleden, Nagoya, Japan Democracy is mushrooming around the world. In Arab countries this scary creature is appearing through occupation and make- believe stories.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Govt must revise reconciliation law

Govt must revise reconciliation lawTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA discussion here on Wednesday identified shortcomings in Law No. 27/2004 on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (KKR), and called for amendments to its articles in order to make the much- touted commission actually work.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Ford Ranger RAS provides more cabin space

Ford Ranger RAS provides more cabin spaceThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMeeting customers' specific needs is one way to boost sales as everyone is looking for something different when it comes to cars.

Thu, 24 Feb 2005

JP/Locals see mark ups in airport

Locals see mark ups in airportMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThe Tangerang Youth Movement (GPT) and several non-governmental organizations are accusing the municipality of manipulation in a land clearance project for airport operator PT Angkasa Pura in 2002.