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Tue, 29 Oct 2002
Al-Faruq's wife seeks Kontras' help
Al-Faruq's wife seeks Kontras' help JAKARTA: The wife of terrorist suspect Omar al-Faruq, Mira Agustina, asked on Monday the Commission on Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) to assist in the return of her husband, who is currently being detained by the U.S. government.
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
More than 40 attacks on Muslims in Sydney since Bali bombings
More than 40 attacks on Muslims in Sydney since Bali bombings Associated Press Sydney, Australia Islamic clerics have been spat on, mosques vandalized and Muslim girls have had their head scarves ripped off since bombings on the Indonesian island of Bali killed nearly 200 people, many of them...
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
Japan cruises to Futsal semifinals
Japan cruises to Futsal semifinalsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japan had to put up a real fight to beat Uzbekistan 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the Asian Indoor Soccer Championship at Bung Karno Sports Hall here on Monday.
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
Police beef up security in Indramayu after bomb hoax
Police beef up security in Indramayu after bomb hoaxNana Rukmana and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu/Yogyakarta Indramayu Police in West Java have established a special investigative team to probe a bomb hoax that terrorized locals over the weekend, as well as to provide extra security at...
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
1. GURU: 24 x 1 line
1. GURU: 24 x 1 lineTeachers targeted in GAM areas 2. Tribe: 10 x 3 linesIllegal logging threatens tribes, national park3. Teror: 24 x 2Police beef up security in Indramayu after bomb hoax
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
No more forests? Move the sawmill to new areas
No more forests? Move the sawmill to new areasMusthofid and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Sampit, C. Kalimantan At a sawmill on the bank of Mentaya River, a group of around 20 workers were busy slicing logs into planks of varying sizes.
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
'I skip breakfast, ride free on train to survive'
'I skip breakfast, ride free on train to survive' Governor Sutiyoso has signed the decree for a new minimum wage for next year amounting to Rp 631,000 per month, which is a 7 percent raise from the current wage of Rp 591,000.
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
Hungarian buses may ply city roads
Hungarian buses may ply city roads JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso announced on Monday that the administration would probably use Hungarian-made Icarus buses for its delayed project of a single bus lane along city roads.
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
LIPI drafts democratic autonomy bill
LIPI drafts democratic autonomy billMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Institute of Sciences (LIPI) is set to propose a bill on regional autonomy that recommends that regents, mayors and governors as well as members of legislative councils be elected directly by local people.
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
Analysis of the new antiterror regulation
Analysis of the new antiterror regulationBayu Wicaksono, Civil Society Alliance for Democracy (YAPPIKA), Jakarta Following the tragedy in Bali, Minister of Defense Matori Abdul Djalil proposed that the bill on the eradication of terrorism be turned into a government regulation in lieu of a law.
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
Time to move on
Time to move on With the region mired in economic uncertainty, most leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum were looking to their annual summit to provide much-needed collective problem-solving.Instead, like the last gathering, it has been hijacked by terrorism.
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
Three commit suicide in Tangerang
Three commit suicide in TangerangThe Jakarta Post, Tangerang Three people were found dead here in different locations in the past three days as they allegedly committed suicide while distressed.Sastro Atmojo, 80, who was found with stab wounds on Monday, allegedly killed himself as he was stressed...
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
Ba'asyir taken to Jakarta for questioning
Ba'asyir taken to Jakarta for questioningThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police took detained cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, chairman of the Indonesian Mujahidin Council (MMI), to Jakarta on Monday for questioning over a string of bombings across the country, after removing him from his hospital bed.
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
Agus Dwikarna's lawyers seek retrial
Agus Dwikarna's lawyers seek retrial Lawyers for an Indonesian man convicted of illegal explosives possession asked the Philippine Supreme Court on Monday to give him more time to file a petition for a retrial.Agus Dwikarna's lawyers asked the court to give him up to Nov.
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
APEC leaders target terror, economic growth as summit ends
APEC leaders target terror, economic growth as summit endsStephen Collinson, Agence France-Presse, Los Cabos, Mexico Pacific Rim leaders condemned the "mass slaughter of innocents" in the Bali bombing, decried terror attacks in Russia and the Philippines and told North Korea to quit producing...
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
Mega's poor leadership leaves nation in uncertainty
Mega's poor leadership leaves nation in uncertaintyMuhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post JakartaThe poor leadership displayed by President Megawati Soekarnoputri in running the country, particularly the national war on terrorism, has left the nation without hope for a better future, say analysts.
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
Views, action in Australia-RI ties
Views, action in Australia-RI tiesMark Otter, School of Political Science and International Studies, The University of Queensland, Brisbane Much has been written in the two weeks since the Oct. 12 tragedy in Bali about the impact of the incident on the contemporary histories of Indonesia and...
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
Intelligence capability and the Bali blasts
Intelligence capability and the Bali blastsImanuddin, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, iman@thejakartapost.com The Oct. 12 bombing in Bali has shocked the world, not only because it is considered a follow-up to a series of terrorist acts which included Sept. 11, 2001 in the U.S.
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
Aceh peace talks delayed, agreement set for next week
Aceh peace talks delayed, agreement set for next weekFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The planned dialog between the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist group has been postponed, but Jakarta expects a new peace deal could be approved before the Ramadhan...
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
Water shortages common in Kendari
Water shortages common in Kendari KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Unlike people in big cities who suffer from water shortages only during the dry season, residents of Buton regency's Binongko island lack water the whole year.
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
RI safe haven for bear trafficking
RI safe haven for bear traffickingMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has become a safe haven for the illegal trade of bears -- both live and their body parts -- despite laws banning the practice, a non-governmental organization (NGO) said on Monday.
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
Probe to expose possible bomb blast suspects
Probe to expose possible bomb blast suspectsI Wayan Juniartha and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar The investigation team probing the deadly Bali bomb blasts of Oct. 12 are set to release sketches of three men who may be able to help investigators with their inquiries.Insp. Gen.
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
Government insists JI not exist in Indonesia
Government insists JI not exist in IndonesiaFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After supporting the inclusion of Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) on the United Nations list of terrorists, the government insisted on Monday that the al-Qaeda-linked terror group did not exist in the country.
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
The Bali tragedy
The Bali tragedy The Bali tragedy did not only shock Bali as the country's most famous tourist destination, but also the whole world. A strong effort must be undertaken to bring back the image of Bali as a safe and peaceful tourist haven before the tourism sector and its related services collapse,...
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
Rubbing salt in an open wound
Rubbing salt in an open wound After reading Ketut Yasa's letter Disgusted by Bali's tolerance published in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 23, I am not judging whether what was written is true or not, but in my opinion, it was extremely untimely. It is like rubbing salt into the wound.
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
China to push ahead free trade zone
China to push ahead free trade zoneRobert J. Saiget, Agence-France Presse, Beijing China is eager to push forward a free trade zone with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at next week's ASEAN summit, as well as discussing a similar deal with Japan and South Korea, officials said...
Tue, 29 Oct 2002
BUMN must benefit the public
BUMN must benefit the public The management of every company, including state-owned enterprises (BUMN), is obliged to endeavor to achieve its target and thereby obtain a favorable appraisal of its performance.Nevertheless, all BUMNs must accord the national interest top priority.
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
8 fishermen killed in pirate attack
8 fishermen killed in pirate attack PHILIPPINES: Eight fishermen were killed in an attack by pirates off a southern Philippine island, an army official said on Sunday.The fishermen were aboard three motorboats off Basilan island province, 900 kilometers south of Manila, on Saturday when gunmen...
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
Can GMO ensure food security amid the population growth?
Can GMO ensure food security amid the population growth?C. Any Sulistyowati, Institute of Development Studies and Technological Assistance, Bandung, anyapd@lead.or.id Food security has been a major issue throughout history.
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
Southeast Asian leaders vow no tolerance on terrorist threat
Southeast Asian leaders vow no tolerance on terrorist threat Agence France-Presse Los Cabos, MexicoIndonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Philippines President Gloria Arroyo on Saturday vowed a no-tolerance policy against the terrorism which has cut deep into their economically vital...
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
Police confiscate electronic goods
Police confiscate electronic goods SEMARANG, Central Java: Semarang Police have confiscated hundreds of fake Philips electronics goods following a raid on several stores along Jl. M. T. Haryono and at Langgar market on Saturday.
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
Internet kiosks losing business
Internet kiosks losing businessFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When twenty-five year old Suharta, and his family decided to open a warnet (Internet kiosk) in 1999, they hoped it would become a profitable family business.
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
SE Asian leaders vow fearless actions
SE Asian leaders vow fearless actionsAgence France-Presse, Los Cabos, Mexico Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Philippines President Gloria Arroyo on Saturday vowed a no-tolerance policy against the terrorism which has cut deep into their economically vital tourism industries.
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
Old hardware: Is it great bargain or minefield?
Old hardware: Is it great bargain or minefield?Vishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta In the market for a notebook computer, I've been browsing the Internet and local computer fairs for the latest prices.
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
BUMN must benefit the public
BUMN must benefit the publicThe management of every company, including state-owned enterprises (BUMN), is obliged to endeavor to achieve its target and thereby obtain a favorable appraisal of its performance.Nevertheless, all BUMNs must accord the national interest top priority.
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
Japan gives $26m in aid to Indonesia
Japan gives $26m in aid to IndonesiaAgencies, Los Cabos, Mexico Japan announced Saturday it would extend US$26 million in emergency aid to Indonesia to help it recover from the nightclub bomb attack in Bali, which killed more than 180 people, officials said.
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
Further shakeout seen for vulnarable ASEAN banks
Further shakeout seen for vulnarable ASEAN banksEileen Ng, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian banks remain vulnerable five years after the regional financial crisis and a further shakeout in the sector is inevitable over the next five years, industry experts say.
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
Acehnese pray for peace ahead of dialog
Acehnese pray for peace ahead of dialogNani Farida and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Nearly 2,000 Acehnese gathered and prayed on Sunday for peace, ahead of the next set of talks between the government and the Aceh Separatist Movement (GAM).
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
Asia's nightspots hit by fallout from Bali bomb blast
Asia's nightspots hit by fallout from Bali bomb blastBernice Han, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Nightspots in Asia's key cities are feeling the sting from the fallout of the Oct. 12 Bali bomb blasts with several pubs and restaurants catering to tourists and expatriates seeing declines in business.
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
'The 7% wage hike means nothing to me'
'The 7% wage hike means nothing to me' The city administration, employers and labor unions agreed last Monday to raise the provincial minimum wage by 7 percent, from Rp 590,000 to Rp 631,000, starting next January. Workers gave The Jakarta Post various responses to the issue.
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
McGlynn has no regrets in life
McGlynn has no regrets in lifeTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nobody knows more about the frustrations of promoting Indonesian literature without support from the government more than John Hubert McGlynn, director of publication and co-founder of the Lontar Foundation based in Jakarta.
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
Closures in manufacturing sector on the rise: BPS
Closures in manufacturing sector on the rise: BPSRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As many as 650 large and medium-size manufacturing companies closed down last year, while another 673 decided to downsize their activities or merge with other companies, to cope with the lingering economic...
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
Foreign seamen seized for smuggling
Foreign seamen seized for smuggling BATAM, Riau: At least 21 crew members, including four foreigners, were under intensive interrogation on Sunday after the Navy seized their ship in Riau waters for an alleged smuggling attempt of antiques.
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
Suspected car thief beaten
Suspected car thief beaten BEKASI: A man was beaten black and blue by a mob for allegedly attempting to steal a Kijang van belonging to a policeman on Friday.The vehicle was locked and parked in front of the policeman's house in Kampung Rawa Bebek, Kota Baru, West Bekasi.
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
The Bali tragedy
The Bali tragedy The Bali tragedy did not only shock Bali as the country's most famous tourist destination, but also the whole world. A strong effort must be undertaken to bring back the image of Bali as a safe and peaceful tourist haven before the tourism sector and its related services collapse,...
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
What's in a name? A lot for Megawati
What's in a name? A lot for MegawatiReuters, Los Cabos, Mexico What's in a name? Quite a lot for Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri.When introduced at a summit of chief executives in this luxury Mexican resort by a master of ceremonies, who pronounced her name by stressing every letter as...
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
Clarification on the GEF grant
Clarification on the GEF grant The Mining policy may lead to lower grants article published on Oct. 22 was evidently based on discussions during and after the recent Country Dialogue Workshop on the Global Environment Facility (GEF) held in Jakarta.
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
* Headlines:Govt told to consult Muslim figures on JI 2
* Headlines:Govt told to consult Muslim figures on JI 2 * National:Acehnese pray for peace ahead of dialog 4 * Archipelago:Aceh to introduce caning on first day of Ramadhan5 * Opinion:Can GMOs ensure food security?7 * City:'$180m German trains won't solve transportation woes'8 * Sports:Chievo ends...
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
Jakarta expects to boost exports
Jakarta expects to boost exports JAKARTA: The city administration expects to boost its exports through Tanjung Priok sea port and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Japan, Middle Eastern countries and the United States, an official has said.
Mon, 28 Oct 2002
Bush praises Megawati over antiterror efforts
Bush praises Megawati over antiterror effortsOlivier Knox, Agence France-Presse, Los Cabos, Mexico United States President George W. Bush told Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Saturday that he will consider increased U.S.