Woman gets death sentence for drug smuggling: A 24-year-old woman

Woman gets death sentence for drug smuggling: A 24-year-old woman cried hysterically as a Jakarta court sentenced her to death for attempting to smuggle one kilogram of heroin from Thailand. Page 3

A year without politics on human rights: This year was the beginning of a new century, the beginning of Megawati's government. The public held high hopes that 2001 would mark the beginning of a new awakening in the economy, law, politics and human rights. Sadly, we have not seen any clear signs that such an awakening is about to commence. Page 4

Jordan stung by Hornet: Michael Jordan scored 28 points on 11-of- 28 shooting but could not carry Washington to their 10th consecutive victory as the Charlotte Hornets rallied to a 99-93 victory over the surprising Wizards Wednesday. Page 6

JSX market value drops: The Jakarta Stock Exchange's market capitalization -- the total value of stocks traded in the bourse -- dropped this year as transaction value declined due to a combination of the prolonged sluggish domestic market and the global economic downturn. Page 7

The Jakarta Post continues today with a special 10-page review of 2001 with a look at the economic and entertainment scenes.

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