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Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/China and Malaysia uncooperative, says minister of forestry

China and Malaysia uncooperative, says minister of forestryRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister of Forestry Malam Sambat Kaban has accused Malaysia and China of turning down Indonesia's requests for cooperation against the trade in illegal forest products with the two ...

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/JP/5/JOURNO

JP/5/JOURNOIndonesian Chinese fight to position themselves in RI mediaID Nugroho The Jakarta Post/SurabayaAs if enthralled, a crowd of people attending an event in a field in Madura suddenly turn their heads toward a fair-skinned female walking past them on the edge of the field.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Slovakia sends aid to Aceh, Nias

Slovakia sends aid to Aceh, NiasJAKARTA: Slovakia, a small Central European country, has sent 40 tons of humanitarian aid for Dec. 26 tsunami victims in Aceh and Nias Island in North Sumatra, the Slovakian Embassy said on Sunday.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Javanese literature shelved but not forgotten

Javanese literature shelved but not forgotten Indra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/KediriWith precision, Sutjahjo Gani, a dentist by profession, rearranges the books in his library. The task is a nightly one that he takes great pleasure in.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/District head dies in road accident

District head dies in road accident JAKARTA: Head of Kebayoran Baru district in South Jakarta Syarifudin Robbani was killed in a traffic accident early on Saturday morning after leading a raid against sex workers.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Election delay requested in Aceh

Election delay requested in AcehTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe provincial administration of Aceh and the legislative council have proposed to the central government that regional elections in the tsunami-hit province be delayed until October.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/City still in the dark over fund for the poor

City still in the dark over fund for the poorDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaMore than two months after the controversial 29 percent fuel price hike, the poor have not gained any benefit from the slashing of the fuel subsidy as the Jakarta administration is still unsure about the ...

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Hunt on for two marines convicted of killing businessman, bodyguard

Hunt on for two marines convicted of killing businessman, bodyguardTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Navy and the police are searching for two marines convicted in the murder of a businessman in 2003 who escaped on Thursday from a military prison.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/EU solidarity for tsunami-affected Aceh and North Sumatra

EU solidarity for tsunami-affected Aceh and North Sumatra The scale of the tsunami disaster sparked massive sympathy and solidarity around the world. The European Union (EU) has played a leading role in that international response.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Red Cross, hotel in blood drive

Red Cross, hotel in blood drive JAKARTA: The Sari Pan Pacific Hotel in cooperation with the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) will hold a blood donation event on Monday and Tuesday.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Rupiah to stabilize this week: Analyst

Rupiah to stabilize this week: AnalystUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe rupiah is expected to sail through calmer waters this week, with a chance of catching winds that will lift it to Rp 9,400 against the U.S.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Imported hazardous waste confiscated

Imported hazardous waste confiscated JAKARTA: The customs office in Tanjung Priok port has seized 20 containers allegedly containing hazardous waste sent from the Netherlands.Head of the Jakarta customs office's prevention and investigation unit, G.H.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Towards a closer partnership

Towards a closer partnershipMessage from EU Presidency It is a great honor for me to send a message to the Indonesian people on behalf of the Presidency of the European Union on the occasion of Europe Day 2005.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Alternative school meets people's real needs

Alternative school meets people's real needsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaLong before the government introduced the slogan "education for all" on National Education Day last week, local communities were establishing alternative schools to provide residents needed skills.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Czech embassy holds 'Czech Week' in RI

Czech embassy holds 'Czech Week' in RIJAKARTA: Thanks to the Embassy of Czechoslovakia, starting on Monday (today) Jakartans will be able to say Dobrou Chut (Czech for bon appetit) before they tuck into a mouth-watering selection of the country's cuisine at the Gran Melia Hotel.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Disaster mitigation bill aims to boost coordination

Disaster mitigation bill aims to boost coordinationTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA disaster mitigation bill currently being debated by lawmakers seeks the creation of a national body tasked with the coordination of the handling as well as prevention of all kinds of disasters, with an ...

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Soeharto's health improving, aides say

Soeharto's health improving, aides sayThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer dictator Soeharto was reported on Sunday to be recuperating from an illness four days after being admitted to the state Pertamina Hospital.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Maluku fishermen detained in Australia

Maluku fishermen detained in AustraliaAMBON, Maluku: At least 80 fishermen from Maluku are being held and prosecuted in Australia for illegal fishing, a senior official said on Saturday.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Officer promises safe Papua polls

Officer promises safe Papua pollsJAYAPURA, Papua: A top military officer in Papua said on Friday the June elections in the province would be undisturbed.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/City still in the dark over fund for the poor

City still in the dark over fund for the poorDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaMore than two months after the controversial 29 percent fuel price hike, the poor have not gained any benefit from the slashing of the fuel subsidy as the Jakarta administration is still unsure about the ...

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Graft convicts now in custody

Graft convicts now in custody PADANG: Two convicted criminals in a corruption case related to the construction of a bus terminal worth of Rp 1.1. billion (US$115,000) have been apprehended by the West Sumatra prosecutor's office, an official said on Saturday.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/City still in the dark over fund for the poor

City still in the dark over fund for the poorDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaMore than two months after the controversial 29 percent fuel price hike, the poor have not gained any benefit from the slashing of the fuel subsidy as the Jakarta administration is still unsure about the ...

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Police to quiz Theo assault victims

Police to quiz Theo assault victimsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCity police will question on Monday victims of an assault that took place at the Jakarta International School (JIS) in South Jakarta that involved former chairman of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Theo Toemion.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/What else is new in the war on corruption?

What else is new in the war on corruption?Endy M. Bayuni, Jakarta The most frequently asked question for those of us working in the news business is "So, what else is new".

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/City still in the dark over fund for the poor

City still in the dark over fund for the poorDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaMore than two months after the controversial 29 percent fuel price hike, the poor have not gained any benefit from the slashing of the fuel subsidy as the Jakarta administration is still unsure about the ...

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/'Only the rich can go to good schools'

'Only the rich can go to good schools'On May 2 on National Education Day, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono blasted the growing number of private schools, many of which put profit before quality education.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Rising foreign investment driving RI's economy

Rising foreign investment driving RI's economyThe Jakarta Post, Asia News Network, JakartaDespite the natural disasters that have devastated parts of the country, Indonesia's economy is expected to remain on track to recovery this year, largely because of rising foreign investments, improved ...

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/JP/5/SEMMY

JP/5/SEMMYTop Ambon separatist named treason suspect M. Azis Tunny The Jakarta Post/AmbonAlleged separatist Semmy Waeleruny was arrested on Friday on treason charges, only a day after arriving in Ambon from Jakarta.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/VP keeps costs low on overseas trip

VP keeps costs low on overseas trip JAKARTA: Vice President Jusuf Kalla said on Saturday he did not bring his children with him during his recent four-day official trip to Singapore and Malaysia, in a bid to minimize expenses.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Law enforcers told to pursue graft in KPUD

Law enforcers told to pursue graft in KPUDBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCity Councillors are urging law enforcers here to follow up on the findings of Commission A for legal and administrative affairs that the Jakarta Elections Commission (KPUD) had misused at least Rp 9.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/;JP;005;CD;

;JP;005;CD; ANPAj..r.. Greater-rape-trial JP/8/GREATRapist dad faces trial BEKASI: The police will soon submit the case against AF, who allegedly raped his daughter, a minor, to the prosecutors, an officer said on Friday.Bekasi Police chief Adj. Comr.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/'Only the rich can go to school'

'Only the rich can go to school'On May 2 on National Education Day, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono blasted the growing number of private schools, many of which put profit before quality education.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/SIS believes in diversity among students

SIS believes in diversity among studentsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe six-year-old blonde girl said school was a place where she could learn and meet new friends, especially those from different backgrounds and nationalities.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/SBY issues warning to tax officials

SBY issues warning to tax officials JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono told tax officials on Saturday to stop abusing the departure tax policy because it cost the state money.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Red Cross to protect human dignity

Red Cross to protect human dignityINDONESIA: The international Red Cross and Red Crescent societies reaffirmed their commitment to help save more lives and protect human dignity on the occasion of the International Red Cross and Crescent Day, which falls on May 8."Today is ...

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Children trapped in vicious cycle of child labor

Children trapped in vicious cycle of child laborRusman, The Jakarta Post, SamarindaThirteen-year-old Indra was exhausted after carrying the belongings of boat passengers at a river port in Samarinda, East Kalimantan. The most he can earn from the work is Rp 10,000 (US$1.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Survey paints rosy picture for RI cell phone industry

Survey paints rosy picture for RI cell phone industryZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGood news for the domestic cellular telephone industry! Nearly six million Indonesians -- over 1.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Ministry insists on retaining rice import ban

Ministry insists on retaining rice import banRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister of Agriculture Anton Apriyantono is insisting on continuing the current ban on rice imports until later this year in order to protect the domestic price of unhusked rice on projections that the country ...

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Life's a lottery for many Jakartans, rich and poor alike

Life's a lottery for many Jakartans, rich and poor alikeAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe following is the first of a series of reports on gambling in the capital, which is a common activity here despite its prohibition under the Criminal Code.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Message from the EuroCham Chairman

Message from the EuroCham ChairmanThis month marks the first anniversary of EuroCham, the European Business Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Officials may be implicated in forgery case: Police

Officials may be implicated in forgery case: PoliceDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Jakarta Police said on Saturday an investigation into a document forgery case involving taxi company PT Primer Metro Transindo could implicate city officials.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Cleric held for leading prayers in Indonesian

Cleric held for leading prayers in IndonesianHera Diani and I.D. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/MalangDespite a dissenting opinion on Islamic rituals, certain Muslim clerics have questioned the police's decision to detain an Islamic school leader in Malang, East Java, for leading daily prayers ...

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Down with smugglers!

Down with smugglers! The recent Asian-African Summit concluded successfully. The hurly-burly of the golden jubilee commemoration of the Asia- Africa Conference may continue, but smugglers are operating like it's business as usual.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Dao wins Japfa chess match in sudden death

Dao wins Japfa chess match in sudden deathMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It came down to the wire, but in the end Vietnamese Dao Thien Hai was too experienced for teenage GM Susanto Megaranto in their best-of-six matchup.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Yemen's human rights minister visits RI

Yemen's human rights minister visits RIJAKARTA: Yemen's Minister for Human Rights Amat al-Aleem Alsoswa left the country on Sunday after a three-day visit in which she shared her country's experiences with Indonesia on dealing with human rights issues.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Rapist dad faces trial

Rapist dad faces trial BEKASI: The police will soon submit the case against AF, who allegedly raped his daughter, a minor, to the prosecutors, an officer said on Friday.Bekasi Police chief Adj. Comr.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Recycling program provides tsunami survivors lifeline

Recycling program provides tsunami survivors lifelineNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehRidwan has been working since 8 a.m. He pays no heed to the flies and passing trucks. His deftly sorts out wood and iron from a pile of garbage reaching 10 meters high as a result of the tsunami.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Government readies health workers to combat polio

Government readies health workers to combat polioThe Jakarta Post, Bandung/Semarang/SukabumiStunned by a polio outbreak, West Java is preparing a massive deployment of health workers to stop the disease and prevent its spread.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Officials may be implicated in forgery case: Police

Officials may be implicated in forgery case: PoliceDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Jakarta Police said on Saturday an investigation into a document forgery case involving taxi company PT Primer Metro Transindo could implicate city officials.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Traders complain over sales drop

Traders complain over sales drop JAKARTA: Traders at the Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta have complained over reduced sales since late last year, when a dispute started with city-owned market operator PD Pasar Jaya.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Five detained in controversial abduction case

Five detained in controversial abduction caseAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta Police said on Sunday they were detaining five suspects in connection with a bizarre, grisly case of alleged abduction and torture reported by businessman Setiadjie Munawar on April 11.Spokesman Sr. Comr.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Police name Senen most dangerous area

Police name Senen most dangerous area JAKARTA: The Senen commercial district in Central Jakarta has the highest incidence of crimes committed in the municipality as the police said 20 percent of all crimes recorded were committed in the area.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/JP/8/Head

JP/8/Head1. Fund -- 2 col, 3 lines 3 x 15 City in the dark over subsidy for poor residents 2. School -- 4 col, 1 line 1 x 27 RI students master Japanese 3. Fake -- 4 col, 1 line 1 x 27 'Forgery case involves officials' 4. Gas -- 4 col, 1 line 1 x 26 City has no map on CNG demand 5.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/New Criminal Code

New Criminal Code If the interpretation of the new law given here is correct, the points elaborated on are a total farce. Criminal charges for those who criticize government officials gives those people immunity and they will continue with their corrupt practices.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Employers-workers relationship

Employers-workers relationship People who lived during the Dutch colonial times used to refer to unskilled laborers as contractual kuli. The relationship between employers and laborers, however, was not set out in a contract.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Radicals may stir up conflict in Mamasa: ICG

Radicals may stir up conflict in Mamasa: ICGThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe International Crisis Group (ICG) has warned that radicals outside Mamasa regency may try to exploit the recent bloody conflict in the regency on April 24 that claimed the lives of five people.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/You matter: History as written by the people

You matter: History as written by the peopleEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaHistory tends to benefit the reigning power and therefore there are too many ambiguities surrounding it. It takes years after the demise of the power to resurrect another version of history.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/The fate of human rights in the UN

The fate of human rights in the UNDede A. Rifai, Geneva The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in Geneva completed its 61st session on April 22.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Perbanas to hold banking expo

Perbanas to hold banking expo JAKARTA: The Federation of Private Domestic Banks (Perbanas) will hold the 2005 Asia Pacific Conference and Expo on Banking Technology (Apconex) here from May 18 to May 20.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/JP/5/FLOOD

JP/5/FLOODActivities return to normal after floodingKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Activities in Konawe regency have started to return to normal over the past few days following flooding that hit the area last month.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/1,800 to attend fisheries event

1,800 to attend fisheries event NUSA DUA, Bali: Around 1,800 participants from many countries across the globe are expected to attend an international fisheries conference here.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/'Forgery case involves officials'

'Forgery case involves officials'Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Police said on Saturday an investigation into a document forgery case involving taxi company PT Primer Metro Transindo could implicate city officials.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Rexy to coach in Malaysia: Report

Rexy to coach in Malaysia: Report KUALA LUMPUR: Former Olympic doubles champion Rexy Mainaky will become the new "high-performance coach" for the Malaysian badminton doubles team, a Malaysian newspaper reported on Saturday.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/City has no map on CNG demand

City has no map on CNG demandBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough the mandatory use of compressed natural gas (CNG) for public transportation vehicles will come into effect in February, the city administration has no idea how many gas stations and how much CNG will be required.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Govt mulls banning ore exports to secure domestic supply

Govt mulls banning ore exports to secure domestic supplyLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is mulling the possibility of banning the exports of ore mined in the country in a bid to secure the supply for domestic demand, an official with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral ...

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Increasing dialogue between EC and Indonesian civil society

Increasing dialogue between EC and Indonesian civil society Since 1999, the European Commission (EC) has more than doubled its cooperation with the Indonesian government.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Down with smugglers!

Down with smugglers! The recent Asian-African Summit concluded successfully. The hurly-burly of the golden jubilee commemoration of the Asia- Africa Conference may continue, but smugglers are operating like it's business as usual.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/City in the dark over subsidy for poor residents

City in the dark over subsidy for poor residentsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMore than two months after the controversial 29 percent fuel price hike, the poor have not gained any benefit from the slashing of the fuel subsidy as the Jakarta administration is still unsure about the ...

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/JP/5/PLN2

JP/5/PLN2Maluku government has Rp 60b overdue power billM. Azis Tunny The Jakarta Post/AmbonTwenty-seven schools in Ambon were left in the dark recently after state electricity company PLN cut off their power over unpaid bills, and now it has emerged that the Maluku provincial administration may ...

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Disaster mitigation bill aims to boost coordination

Disaster mitigation bill aims to boost coordinationTony Hotland The Jakarta Post/JakartaA disaster mitigation bill currently being debated by lawmakers seeks the creation of a national body tasked with the coordination of the handling as well as prevention of all kinds of disasters, with an ...

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Tech savvy people embrace new gadgets

Tech savvy people embrace new gadgetsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn big cities like Jakarta a cellular phone is no longer sufficient for many people to provide them with quick access to their e-mails or the Internet.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Int'nal programs promote student autonomy

Int'nal programs promote student autonomy Simon Marcus Gower Contributor/JakartaThe role of the teacher in a classroom is quite often a difficult one.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/SIS believes in diversity among students

SIS believes in diversity among studentsThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe six-year-old blonde girl said school was a place where she could learn and meet new friends, especially those from different backgrounds and nationalities.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Illegal fees 'double RI export costs'

Illegal fees 'double RI export costs'Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile the flow of goods through Tanjung Priok port is increasing, petty officials' pockets are getting fatter too, with illegal fees to blame for often crippling import-export costs, a new report says.

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Investment licensing realigned

Investment licensing realigned Stripping the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) of its licensing authority will do little to speed up the process of business start-ups in the country unless the government acts firmly to realign cumbersome procedures and expedite the issuing of permits by ...

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Jakarta still has no map on CNG demand

Jakarta still has no map on CNG demandBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaAlthough the mandatory use of compressed natural gas (CNG) for public transportation vehicles will come into effect in February, the city administration has no idea how many gas stations and how much CNG will be ...

Mon, 09 May 2005

JP/Young people write up their own family histories

Young people write up their own family historiesEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaFor Nona Yoani Sara, 12, history is no longer a boring subject full of irrelevant events taking place years even before her father was born, that have to be memorized in order to pass a test in school.