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Pelti supports Febi, Hendri to have own program

Pelti supports Febi, Hendri to have own programNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) will allow Asian Games secondary choices Febi Widhianto and Hendri Susilo Pramono to train with their own coach for the games in Pusan next year rather than with...

* Sanction inter-religious marriages

* Sanction inter-religious marriages * Sanction marriages from all religions and beliefs * Provide free birth certificates for all babies * Allow foreigners to wed here and register the marriage here * Simplify civil registry system

Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaFridayMaghrib 5:55 p.m.Saturday Imsak 3:55 a.m.Subuh 4:05 a.m.

Task force needed to fight women, children trafficking

Task force needed to fight women, children traffickingAbu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Women and children trafficking, which has earned Indonesia a bad name, is showing no sign of abating because the government lacks the commitment to stop it, an activist and a legislator say.

Three fishing trawlers detained

Three fishing trawlers detained JAKARTA: The Indonesian Navy have seized three Indonesian fishing boats in the eastern waters of Banda Aceh for violating regulations, the Navy's spokesman, First Adm. Franky Kayhatu said.

Reducing debt burdens

Reducing debt burdens The Indonesian government often looks highly ingenious at simplifying complex problems in a bid to dismiss the great concerns about its distressed financial condition. Its latest idea was unveiled in Minister of Finance Boediono's statement last week that the government would...

Provinces set minimum wages

Provinces set minimum wagesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After Jakarta took similar action earlier, five more provinces set their own minimum wage on Thursday, while the remaining 24 provinces are expected to follow suit in a few days.

Brantas River: One of most successful projects

Brantas River: One of most successful projects The comprehensive development of Brantas River Basin is one of the most successful projects in Indonesia.Due to the construction of Dams and Barrages, Surabaya has become safe against flood disasters.

Malaysian Embassy mourns king's death

Malaysian Embassy mourns king's death JAKARTA: The Malaysian Embassy here was closed on Thursday to mourn the death of Malaysia's 11th king Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah.The embassy said the temporary closure was to show respect for the 75-year-old king, who died in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.

President to visit Irian Jaya

President to visit Irian Jaya JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to visit Indonesia's easternmost province of Irian Jaya in December, some time during the Christmas and New Year period.

JP/17/brief

JP/17/brief State pharmaceutical company PT Kimia Farma said on Thursday Germany's Stada Arzneimittel AG were interested in becoming a strategic investor and possibly even taking over the local unit. "We signed an MOU early this month with Stada as part of its intention to become a strategic...

Balongan refinery marked up $200m: Investigation team

Balongan refinery marked up $200m: Investigation teamTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A joint team investigating suspected corruption in the Balongan oil refinery project in Indramayu, West Java, said on Thursday that the value of the project had been marked up, thereby causing state losses...

E. Java Police plan crack down on prostitution

E. Java Police plan crack down on prostitution SURABAYA, East Java: Provincial East Java Police Chief Insp. Gen. Sutanto has instructed his subordinates to get tougher against prostitutes, red-light districts and other night spots during the fasting month, Antara reported Wednesday.

Recalling Herbert Feith: Indonesia's great friend

Recalling Herbert Feith: Indonesia's great friendOng Hok Ham, Historian, Jakarta I was shocked and grieved to read of the death of Herbert Feith caused by an accident in Melbourne. Just a week before he died he had made one of his frequent visits to Indonesia, which proved to be his last. Dr.

Team seeks to sanction interfaith marriages

Team seeks to sanction interfaith marriagesFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia may again officially recognize interfaith marriages as a joint team tasked with formulating a new bill on civil registration has agreed that such matters are a basic right which should not be restricted...

KNPI to raid gambling centers

KNPI to raid gambling centers PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: The local provincial chapter of the Indonesian National Youth Committee (KNPI) announced on Thursday that it would deploy satgas (local security task force) members to raid some entertainment and gambling centers during Ramadhan.

Amendment to 1945 Constitution

Amendment to 1945 ConstitutionFrom Media IndonesiaI thank God that the 2001 People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Annual Session has failed to put the amendment to the 1945 Constitution into effect (Media Indonesia, Nov. 10).

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 22, 2001:

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 22, 2001:------------------------------------------------------------------------ Share Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Astra Agro 975 -25 2,370,500 Asuransi Bina 305...

Repatriation of workers is bittersweet

Repatriation of workers is bittersweet Malaysia on Monday repatriated 2,500 illegal Indonesian migrant workers from Pasir Gudang, in the biggest ever deportation it has ever conducted.Executed at a cost of US$112,000, the repatriation ran smoothly, supervised by Indonesian marines and Malaysian...

Multinational firms above the law, say rights activists

Multinational firms above the law, say rights activistsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Multinational companies have the potential of abusing the basic rights of local people in their operational areas, mostly in the developing countries, amid the absence of a mechanism to hold...

Japanese Embassy

Japanese EmbassyFOTO I:Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri (left) is welcomed by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (right) upon her arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Megawati visited the palace on Sept. 28 as part of her five-day trip to Japan.

JP/14/PEOPLE

JP/14/PEOPLE E. Timor invites U2, Brooks DILI, East Timor: Tiny East Timor has invited U2 and Garth Brooks to perform at independence celebrations next year. Its acting foreign minister Jose Ramos-Horta said Wednesday he hoped they would take up the offer to witness the creation of the world's...

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 22, 2001: Share Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,200 0 153,500 Adindo Foresta 80 -5 5,500 AGIS Tbk 135 0 262,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 165 -5 16,000 Alakasa 185 0 0...

Ramadhan grace for 193 Mataram inmates

Ramadhan grace for 193 Mataram inmatesPanca Nugraha, The Jakarta Post, Mataram Some 193 inmates in the main jail in Mataram, Lombok island have found it a blessing in disguise as they gain additional meals each time they break their daily fast during Ramadhan.

Indonesia loses a great friend in Herbert Feith

Indonesia loses a great friend in Herbert Feith Ong Hok Ham Historian Jakarta I was shocked and grieved to read of the death of Herbert Feith caused by an accident in Melbourne. Just a week before he died he had made one of his frequent visits to Inodnesia, which proved to be his last. Dr.

Bickering season descends on outspoken ICW, Kontras

Bickering season descends on outspoken ICW, KontrasLeo Wahyudi S., The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's notorious internal bickering has plagued not only political parties bracing for the 2004 elections but also non-governmental organizations (NGOs), which are losing focus in their activities in...

Tjandra facing four-month jail term demand

Tjandra facing four-month jail term demandMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta A former manager of local cosmetic giant PT Martina Berto, charged with illegally registering the domain name MustikaRatu.

Govt won't revise 2002 foreign tourist target

Govt won't revise 2002 foreign tourist targetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government has no plan to revise its tourism targets for 2002 despite a 30 percent drop in the number of tourists visiting Indonesia in the wake of the Sept.

City to suffer beef shortage during Idul Fitri

City to suffer beef shortage during Idul FitriAhmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta City officials predicted on Thursday that there would be a shortage of beef during the Idul Fitri festivities and that its price would sharply increase due to the central government's decision to apply value added...

IKJ alumni work together to help campus

IKJ alumni work together to help campusIda Indawati Khouw, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Back to school. That was the mission for fifty five alumni of the Jakarta Institute of Arts (IKJ) who have been working hand-in-hand to stage the Peduli IKJ (Care about IKJ) exhibition from Nov. 21 to Nov. 23.

Rapist jailed for 5 years

Rapist jailed for 5 years KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Kendari District Court in Southeast Sulawesi sentenced on Thursday a 45-year-old man to five years in prison for raping his 10-year-old stepdaughter, Sumarni.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Indonesian Comic part 2, The British Council, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Dec. 31. * European Union Art, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.

Singapore-listed L&M Group Investments Ltd. Thursday said a

Singapore-listed L&M Group Investments Ltd. Thursday said a wholly owned unit will pay US$15.2 million to acquire a 60 percent stake in a gas processing and transmission facility in West Java, Indonesia.

Mentawai's new DPRD building burned down by protesters

Mentawai's new DPRD building burned down by protestersKasparman, The Jakarta Post, Padang A mob of angry protesters set fire to the Mentawai regency legislative (DPRD) building in West Sumatra province on Wednesday, but no casualties were reported.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 3:00 a.m. Ramadhan Program 5:00 Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Song 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m.

Legislators seeking blood over Rp 144t fraud at BI

Legislators seeking blood over Rp 144t fraud at BIAdianto P.Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators said on Thursday that the government's plan to appoint a foreign consultant to audit for accounting purposes past emergency loans extended by Bank Indonesia was pointless.

Dai's future in legislators' hands

Dai's future in legislators' handsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A joint team, comprising members of Commission I and Commission II of the House of Representatives (DPR), will commence discussions on Friday regarding the nomination of Comr. Gen. Da'i Bachtiar as the new National Police chief.

Former chief of Yogyakarta social affairs office faces corruption charges

Former chief of Yogyakarta social affairs office faces corruption chargesSri Wayuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A former head of the Yogyakarta provincial social affairs office is facing charges of illegally selling state property during his tenure, causing losses to the state of more than Rp 310...

Bekasi mayor has yet to close dump

Bekasi mayor has yet to close dump JAKARTA: Despite the recommendation from Bekasi councillors to close the Bantar Gebang garbage dump, the mayor of Bekasi has yet to issue a decree on its closure.Mayor Nonon Sonthanie would discuss the issue further with the executive and legislative bodies, said...

Exit tax scams

Exit tax scamsFrom Suara Karya The collection of an exit tax of Rp 500,000, or even Rp 1 million, from Indonesian citizens wishing to go abroad is probably abused by corrupt officers. Obviously, this will cause financial losses to the state. Secretary of the Tax Directorate General M.

Singapore-listed L&M Group Investments Ltd. Thursday said a

Singapore-listed L&M Group Investments Ltd. Thursday said a wholly owned unit will pay US$15.2 million to acquire a 60 percent stake in a gas processing and transmission facility in West Java, Indonesia.

More questions than answers as Akbar summoned in Buloggate II

More questions than answers as Akbar summoned in Buloggate IITiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung expressed on Thursday what seemed to be further inconsistencies when he was questioned for the second time to clarify his role in a scandal...

SE Asia faces rising threat from seaborne terrorists

SE Asia faces rising threat from seaborne terroristsAssociated Press, Singapore Southeast Asia faces a rising threat from terrorist attacks on cruise ships, cargo vessels and seaports, an expert said Thursday on the sidelines of an international security conference in Singapore.

Man could be jailed for cybercrime

Man could be jailed for cybercrimeMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A former manager of local cosmetic giant PT Martina Berto, charged with illegally registering the domain name MustikaRatu.

JP/ /

JP/ / President Megawati Sukarnoputri has formally signed into law an oil and gas bill approved by parliament last month, Mines and Energy Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Thursday. "In accordance with this, the government is now preparing new rules for oil businesses in Indonesia and forming a...

Emission checks mandatory starting next year

Emission checks mandatory starting next yearAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Emission checks will be mandatory for every vehicle operating in Jakarta next year and owners will be asked for an emission clearance certification when applying for or extending vehicle licenses, the head...

France, Hungary have new envoys

France, Hungary have new envoys JAKARTA: New French Ambassador Herve Ladsous and Hungarian Ambassador Gyorgy Busztin to Indonesia submitted their credentials to President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday.Present at the ceremony at Merdeka Palace was Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda.

1. Bakar: 10 x 4 lines

1. Bakar: 10 x 4 lines Protesters burn Mentawai legislative building2. Longsor: 20 x 2 linesSearch for two bodies in Kulonprogo will continue 3. Korupsi: 24 x 2 lines Former chief of Yogyakarta social affairs faces corruption charges4. Menu: 16 x 2 lines Ramadhan grace for Mataram inmates

JP/14/IKJ

JP/14/IKJIKJ alumni's works displayed and sold to help campus------------------- Ida Indawati Khouw The Jakarta Post Jakarta ------------------- Back to school. That was the mission for fifty five alumni of the Jakarta Institute of Arts (IKJ) who have been working hand-in-hand to stage the Peduli...

Gas station collusion

Gas station collusion Dozens of green belt areas have now been developed to accommodate various buildings, such as houses, neighborhood/community unit posts or gas stations. In the case of gas stations, Sub-office Head of Central Jakarta Parks Katharina Suryawati said that if a gas station permit...