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Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Govt footdragging on special autonomy
Govt footdragging on special autonomy JAYAPURA, Papua: The Papua legislative assembly urged the central government on Thursday to speed up the issuance of a government regulation, which establishes and regulates special autonomy status for the province.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Give Aceh peace a chance
Give Aceh peace a chance News that the Indonesian government and the armed separatist Aceh Free Movement (GAM) are ready to sign a peace agreement on Dec. 9 has been greeted with hope and a huge dose of skepticism.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
1. MALAY: 42
1. MALAY: 42 Malaysia, RI enjoy cordial ties despite problems 2. IBRA: 1 x 36 LoI sets Nov. deadline for IBRA debtors 3. AMROZI: 1 x 38 'Bali nightclubs not original bomb targets' 4. ISLAM: 1 x 40 Islam does not condone terrorism: Megawati 5.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Australia helps RI fight AIDS
Australia helps RI fight AIDS MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The Australian government has earmarked Rp 153 billion (US$17 million) in grants to help Indonesia combat AIDS in the provinces of Bali, South Sulawesi and West Nusa Tenggara.Deputy Minister of People's Welfare H.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
2,500 orangutans found in E. Kalimantan
2,500 orangutans found in E. Kalimantan JAKARTA: The Nature Conservancy said Thursday that it had discovered a large population of endangered orangutans while surveying a remote forest in central Indonesia.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
RP fiscal deficit worsens, forcing revision of targets
RP fiscal deficit worsens, forcing revision of targetsCecil Morella, Agence France-Presse, Manila A blowout in the Philippines' budget deficit has forced the government to raise its deficit ceiling for this year and 2003, Budget Secretary Emilia Boncodin said Thursday.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Malaysia dismisses U.S. warning over terror attacks
Malaysia dismisses U.S. warning over terror attacksPatrick Chalmers, Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia bristled on Thursday at Washington's warnings of Bali- style attacks on its territory, prompting talk of U.S.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Umar Thalib's trial adjourned
Umar Thalib's trial adjourned JAKARTA: The trial of the commander of the now-defunct Laskar Jihad, Jafaar Umar Thalib, has been adjourned for four weeks to give prosecutors time to finalize their closing arguments and sentencing submissions.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Police detain Suripto for alleged graft
Police detain Suripto for alleged graft JAKARTA: The former Ministry of Forestry secretary-general, Suripto, was taken into police custody after undergoing hours of intensive questioning."The police have collected sufficient evidence," the head of the Jakarta Police investigative unit, Adj. Comm.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Police arrest key suspect in deadly Bali bombing
Police arrest key suspect in deadly Bali bombingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Less than two months after the Bali bombings, police arrested on Thursday Imam Samudra, the alleged mastermind of the deadly attacks, at Merak port, Banten province, some 90 kilometers west of Jakarta.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Flood, landslides damage 187 houses in C. Java
Flood, landslides damage 187 houses in C. Java Several residents of Cikadu village, Pemalang regency in Central Java gape at what was once a home after heavy rain and landslides wreaked havoc in the area late on Wednesday.The natural disaster severely damaged 187 houses and four mosques in the area.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Shoe association renews call for govt help
Shoe association renews call for govt helpAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The footwear producers' association has renewed calls for the government to help the industry, warning of more bankruptcies next year unless concrete measures were taken to boost its competitiveness.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Sick society needs better orientation toward human values: Experts
Sick society needs better orientation toward human values: ExpertsSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Education in Indonesia should be more humanistic in order to heal our sick society, experts say.This lack of orientation has contributed a great deal to a decrease in the level of human values...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
1. Sultra: 10 x 4 lines
1. Sultra: 10 x 4 linesAli Mazi wins gubernatorial election in SE Sulawesi2. Nias: 20 x 2 linesFlood hits N. Sumatra, thousands evacuated3. Aceh: 24 x 2 linesMilitary siege of GAM headquarters claims victims
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
41 fugitives still at large
41 fugitives still at large BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The Lampung police have so far managed to catch only three out of 44 escaped inmates back to a penitentiary in the province's remote town of Sukadana, some 250 kilometers east of the provincial capital.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Martina in running for Pelti's top job
Martina in running for Pelti's top jobMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Martina Wijaya, the former project officer of the Indonesian tennis team for the 2002 Asian Games, announced on Thursday her intention to run for the chairmanship of the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti).
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Flood hits North Sumatra, thousands evacuated
Flood hits North Sumatra, thousands evacuatedApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan A major flood hit Nias Island and Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra, on Wednesday night following incessant rain over the last three days, forcing thousands of people to flee to safety.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
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;AP;KOD; ANPAu..r.. Aglance-RP-Same-Sex Marriage Philippines: No family visa for same-sex spouses of foreigners JP/11/ASEAN'No family visa for same-sex couple' PHILIPPINES: The Philippine Justice Department has ruled that a family visa cannot be granted to the same-sex spouse of a foreigner working...
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Rupiah Rates Nov.20
Rupiah Rates Nov.20 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,284.26 4,722.03 5,030.37 4,975.69Brunei dollar 1 5,356.94 4,789.64 5,099.56 5,046.94Canadian dollar 1 5,985.34 5,349.92 5,697.76 5,637.32Swiss franc 1 6,473.89 5,788.29 6,162.84 6,099.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Judgement day nearing for Ligitan and Sipadan
Judgement day nearing for Ligitan and SipadanMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Malaysia will hear the final verdict next month from the International Court of Justice (ICG) on the dispute over the ownership of Sipadan and Ligitan islands, the minister of foreign affairs...
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Icuk launches 'Total Badminton'
Icuk launches 'Total Badminton'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The badminton training program in Indonesia still lacks a scientific approach, former world champion Icuk Sugiarto said here on Wednesday."The training program is conducted mostly based on the experience of the trainers.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Govt fears backlash if IBRA debtors released: Experts
Govt fears backlash if IBRA debtors released: ExpertsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's indecision over who should sign the documents to drop criminal charges against former bankers who had abused trillions of rupiah in state loans showed that officials feared their decision could spark a...
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Government sends latest letter of intent to IMF
Government sends latest letter of intent to IMFDow Jones, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund said Wednesday it had received the latest letter of intent from the Indonesian government, which should pave the way for the next installment of loans under a $5 billion lending program.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Sutiyoso's policy on beggars
Sutiyoso's policy on beggarsFrom Warta KotaThis newspaper reported in its Nov. 5 issue that Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has ordered the head of the Public Order Office to arrest the organizers of some 3,000 beggars and tramps planning to enter Jakarta.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
City to exempt poor from school fees
City to exempt poor from school feesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Elementary and junior high school fees for all students in the Seribu Islands Regency and in slum areas in the five municipalities in the capital will be waived, the city administration says.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Asia's governments must tap bond markets: ADB
Asia's governments must tap bond markets: ADBAgence France-Presse, Manila Local governments in Asia must learn to tap alternative sources of financing such as bond markets in order to provide public services and reduce poverty, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Legian back in business, recovery slow
Legian back in business, recovery slowFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali It's been almost three weeks since Jl. Legian was reopened to the public after the bombing of two clubs in the street on Oct. 12. But the once-lively tourist strip has turned into a deserted street.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
SARA and the press
SARA and the press I would like to elaborate on Onghokham's letter titled What's the motive of the tragedy? (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 14, 2002). The writer warns that neglecting to report on the suspected motivation for the Bali bombings because it might touch on issues of race and religion is to...
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Thursday, November 21, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Thursday, November 21, 2002Exhibitions * The Art of Poster by Jan Lavies, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until Dec. 5. * Jukung-Boats from the Barito Basin, Maritime Museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan No. 1, North Jakarta (Tel.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
`No stringent pre-requisite for FTAs with ASEAN'
`No stringent pre-requisite for FTAs with ASEAN'Jason Gutierrez, Agence France-Presse, Manila ASEAN countries can sign bilateral free trade agreements (FTA) with the United States without stringent pre-requisites, other than reforms and a willingness to open up their economies, Washington's top...
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Water shortage imminent in Balikpapan
Water shortage imminent in Balikpapan BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: Residents of Balikpapan will likely be facing a water shortage, if rain does not fall within two weeks, an executive at the city's water company said on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Australia may have granted asylum to suspected JI members
Australia may have granted asylum to suspected JI membersAgencies, Canberra Australia on Wednesday ordered an investigation into whether immigration officials may have granted asylum to Indonesian members of an organization linked to the alleged terrorist group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI).
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Alwi's camp takes Matori's seat at DPR
Alwi's camp takes Matori's seat at DPR JAKARTA: The internal dispute in the National Awakening Party (PKB) has come to an close as the position left vacant by Matori Abdul Djalil at the House of Representatives (DPR) has been handed over to the rival camp of Alwi Shihab.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
10 years sought for rights defendants
10 years sought for rights defendants JAKARTA: Human rights prosecutors on Wednesday demanded 10- year prison sentences for former Dili police chief Lt. Col. Hulman Gultom and former Dili military commander Lt. Col. Sujarwo for failing to prevent atrocities committed by militiamen three years ago.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Bulog to boost stocks amid fear of fall in rice output
Bulog to boost stocks amid fear of fall in rice outputAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) will boost its rice buffer stock next year amid fears that the country's rice output could drop as farmers have delayed planting crops this year due to the...
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Malaysia's PM-in-waiting spells out policies
Malaysia's PM-in-waiting spells out policiesHazlin Hassan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's prime-minister-in-waiting, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, has given the first detailed insight into how he plans to run the country when he takes over from veteran leader Mahathir Mohamad next October.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Police summons Suripto for graft
Police summons Suripto for graft JAKARTA: Police said on Wednesday they had summoned a former top forestry ministry official for questioning as a suspect in a graft case involving the purchase of two helicopters.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Don't be hypocritical
Don't be hypocriticalFrom KompasWe have recently observed an historical day, Sept. 30, the day when the September 30 Movement (G30S) and the Indonesian Communist Party committed atrocities on Sept. 30, 1965, causing the deaths of several army generals.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Ba'asyir's detention extended for 40 days
Ba'asyir's detention extended for 40 daysDamar Harsanto and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors extended on Wednesday the detention of Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir for another 40 days, saying they need more time to complete his case documents.National Police deputy spokesman Sr.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Bali Police find grenade, ammunition
Bali Police find grenade, ammunition As the investigation into the Bali bombing on Oct. 12 continues, police in the provincial capital of Denpasar secured a grenade and ammunition in the early hours of Wednesday morning in the city's downtown area following a tip-off.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Rampant muggings
Rampant muggingsFrom Media Indonesia A mugging occurred in broad daylight before my very eyes on Nov. 11 at Jembatan Dua, Tambora. And on the same day, between the Semanggi Bridge and Ratu Plaza another mugging took place on a public bus. It seems that not a single day passes without a mugging.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Puppet show held to relieve stress
Puppet show held to relieve stressJakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The Oct. 12 attack in Kuta left many people in Bali with physical and mental wounds, especially those directly affected by the tragedy and the people who closely worked to help ease their suffering, such as medical staff and volunteers.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Soldiers face light sentences for attack
Soldiers face light sentences for attackApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Military prosecutors demanded on Wednesday sentences of between 10 months and 42 months in jail for 19 soldiers standing trial for their alleged role in an attack on police in Binjai, North Sumatra, that...
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Strange Megawati
Strange Megawati President Megawati Soekarnoputri clearly refused to sack Attorney General M.A. Rachman for his public lies regarding his personal wealth. She argued that dismissing Rachman did not guarantee that the next Attorney General would be better and cleaner.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
(Advertorial for Sleman regency)
(Advertorial for Sleman regency)Business and pleasure in Sleman regency Maybe you are one of those people who finds it difficult to fit a little relaxation and recreation into your tight business schedule.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Headings
Headings1. Highway: 30 x 1 lineSumatran highways in poor condition2. Kapal: 35 x 1 line Govt mulls tougher fines for foreign dredgers3. Papandayan: 24 x 1 lineMt. Papandayan's activities increase
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Caltex enhances security in mine
Caltex enhances security in mine PEKANBARU, Riau: U.S.-based mining and oil company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI) has stepped up security in its vast mine compound in the province following a series of bomb hoaxes and Oct. 12 Bali terror bombing.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
Kelapa Gading slum fire leaves thousands homeless
Kelapa Gading slum fire leaves thousands homelessNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents of the Pulo Ngandang area in West Kelapa Gading sub- district, North Jakarta, may have to spend Idul Fitri in temporary shelters as their houses were destroyed by fire in the early hours of...
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
UN appeals for $72.8m in humanitarian aid for RI
UN appeals for $72.8m in humanitarian aid for RIDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An appeal for humanitarian aid for Indonesia was launched on Wednesday by United Nations agencies and international non- governmental organizations (NGOs) in a bid to support the country's efforts in...
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
'I'm saving to buy new clothes for my daughters'
'I'm saving to buy new clothes for my daughters' The slow pace of business in the city has not stopped people from preparing to return to their hometowns to celebrate Idul Fitri. Some have even set aside a special budget to buy gifts for their relatives at home as part of the yearly tradition.