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Opposition grows against revision of autonomy law

Opposition grows against revision of autonomy lawAnnastashya Emmanuelle and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's controversial plan to revise Law No. 22/1999 on Regional Administration met a new challenge on Tuesday when the National Awakening Party's legislative faction said...

Ex-MAS shareholder faces charges

Ex-MAS shareholder faces chargesAssociated Press, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's debt-ridden national airline has confirmed lodging a police report against former top officials over alleged management irregularities.

RI in hot water over Lee's remarks

RI in hot water over Lee's remarksYogita Tahilramani and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is seeking clarification from and blaming Singapore's Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew for talking to the media, after he alleged that regional terrorist leaders were still operating in...

MUI slams TV 'porn'

MUI slams TV 'porn' JAKARTA: The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) expressed concern on Tuesday over the use of provocative material on television and in print publications.MUI also urged concerned owners of television stations and publishing companies to stop exploiting sexuality to prevent moral...

Police wants Maluku civil emergency lifted

Police wants Maluku civil emergency liftedYogita Tahilramani and Oktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Ambon The National Police have suggested that President Megawati Soekarnoputri lift the civilian state of emergency in the strife- torn provinces of Maluku and North Maluku.

Acehnese women traders protest illegal levies

Acehnese women traders protest illegal leviesIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh In a rare event in war-torn Aceh, more than 40 traders, all women, held a protest march in Banda Aceh against extortion and the local administration's corruption of government subsidies.

Govt, Marubeni reach deal on Chandra Asri's debt

Govt, Marubeni reach deal on Chandra Asri's debtThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and Japan's Marubeni Corp. have clinched a deal on the restructuring of US$1.2 billion debt owed by petrochemical firm Chandra Asri, according to a senior government official.

Floods delay Junior Grand Prix chess finals

Floods delay Junior Grand Prix chess finalsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent floods have delayed the National Junior Grand Prix chess finals, initially scheduled for this month.The tournament was to have commenced last Saturday and been underway until Tuesday at the Utut Adianto Chess...

Jakarta big flood begets thousands malnourished babies

Jakarta big flood begets thousands malnourished babiesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Her mother tried to cajole her, but the emaciated six-month- old baby girl showed almost no response. She just lay quietly on the floor -- too quiet for a baby of her age.

Pick of the Flicks (for Wednesday, February 20, 2002)

Pick of the Flicks (for Wednesday, February 20, 2002) .TB3.10" 3.90" 4.70" 5.50"Hollywood KC (Tel. 5256351)Ocean's Eleven 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Lord of the Rings 14:15 17:30 20:45 Serendipity 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Kabhie Khusi Khabie Gham 16:00 20:00 Last Castle 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Senayan...

Pertamina still to market LNG

Pertamina still to market LNGMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will maintain the role of state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina in marketing the country's liquefied natural gas (LNG) overseas, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.

Riverbank face relocation

Riverbank face relocation JAKARTA: The government was planning to resettle people who were currently residing along riverbank areas in Jakarta, Minister for Environment Nabiel Makarim said on Monday. He said that the people would be relocated to places close to their current homes.

Respecting other religions

Respecting other religions Around the time of the Lunar New Year or Imlek, television stations aired a number of Chinese-themed programs and serials, and the print media published articles on Chinese dress, food, etc. To top it off, the government has announced that Imlek will be a national holiday.

Transco I stake sale deadline extended

Transco I stake sale deadline extendedDow Jones, Singapore The deadline for bids for a 25 percent to 40 percent stake in state-owned PT Perusahaan Gas Negara's pipeline developing unit, Transco I, has been delayed until March 26, six weeks behind schedule, PGN said Monday.

Workers strike over wages

Workers strike over wages TANGERANG: About 850 workers at garment manufacturer PT Hyun Indonesia on Jl. Telesonic No. 1, Jatiuwung, Tangerang, launched a massive strike on Monday. They rejected the company's plan to eliminate transportation and food allowances for workers following the increase in...

Railroad to return to normal by Tuesday

Railroad to return to normal by Tuesday The Jakarta Post JakartaThe state-owned rail company, PT Kereta Api Indonesian (KAI), had completed on Monday more than 60 percent of the repair work on damaged tracks in Batang regency, Central Java, officials said.

20,000 flood-victim babies face hunger

20,000 flood-victim babies face hunger The Jakarta Post Jakarta Diarrhea is not the only threat to flood-victim babies, many of whom still remain with their parents in temporary shelters. The threat of hunger is on the way.

Bush says Japan reforms vital, Koizumi vows action

Bush says Japan reforms vital, Koizumi vows action Reuters Tokyo U.S. President George W. Bush said on Monday he saw signs of a recovery in the U.S. economy and expressed his support for Japan's structural reform policy, saying Japanese growth was vital for the world economy.

Tangerang trash increases after flood

Tangerang trash increases after flood TANGERANG: Following the recent floods, Tangerang's garbage output has increased from 1,200 cubic meters per day to 2,100 cubic meters, an official from Tangerang municipality said.

Former political prisoners told to stay out of politics

Former political prisoners told to stay out of politicsA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is years ago now, but Sugeng PS, a former political prisoner remains in the dark as to why the New Order regime sent him into internal exile on Buru Island in Maluku.

'No runners for TNI top job meet criteria'

'No runners for TNI top job meet criteria'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta None of the four candidates for the post of military chief meet the professional criteria and the appointment of any of them will not only hamper the regeneration process but also stall reform within the military itself, analysts...

Ending violence top priority after Malino accord: Crouch

Ending violence top priority after Malino accord: CrouchA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Security fears remain the most crucial problem facing both Muslims and Christians in Maluku after the signing of the Malino peace accord last week, an observer says.

IPB plants teak trees

IPB plants teak trees BOGOR: The School of Forestry at the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) planted 2,500 teak trees at the Walat Mountain forest near Hegarmanah village, Sukabumi, on Sunday.IPB rector, Amman Wirakartakusumah, said planting the trees was expected to help local farmers generate...

Mega urged to do more to end discrimination

Mega urged to do more to end discriminationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision on Sunday to declare the Lunar New Year or Imlek a national holiday beginning 2003 is a step toward bridging the divide between the ethnic Chinese and indigenous Indonesian communities,...

Blackout continues in N. Aceh

Blackout continues in N. Aceh BANDA ACEH: Residents of Lhokseumawe in North Aceh regency complained about the continued blackout caused by troubles in the power transmission unit in Rauntau Bayeun, East Aceh, damaged by unidentified people recently.

20,000 flood-victim babies face hunger

20,000 flood-victim babies face hungerThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Diarrhea is not the only threat to flood-victim babies, many of whom still remain with their parents in temporary shelters. The threat of famine is on the way.

New gold, tin reserves discovered in North Sumatra

New gold, tin reserves discovered in North SumatraApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post MedanTwo local mining companies have discovered gold, tin and zinc reserves in North Sumatra province, a local government official said on Monday.

Pertamina to bid for oil fields in Egypt

Pertamina to bid for oil fields in EgyptJAKARTA: The state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina said on Monday it would take part in a tender for oil and gas fields in Egypt in April as part of its expansion program.

Economy grew by 3.32% in 2001: BPS report

Economy grew by 3.32% in 2001: BPS reportDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's economy fared better last year compared to many other economies in the region amid the global economic slowdown with gross domestic product (GDP) growing by 3.32 percent.

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Feb. 18, 2002 Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,150 -25 211,000 Adindo Foresta 70 5 1,000 AGIS 125 10 4,737,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 250 5...

Test of Megawati's leadership

Test of Megawati's leadership The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) is increasingly in disarray. There is still no indication that the party's leaders will end the internal conflict.

Developer challenges public to take case to court

Developer challenges public to take case to courtAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The developer of luxurious housing complex Pantai Indah Kapuk in North Jakarta, which is accused of causing floods, challenged the public on Monday to take the case to court.

Unprofessional service

Unprofessional service On Jan. 26, I took my mobile phone which had stopped working -- instead heating up on the side and back panel when I tried to use it -- to be examined and repaired in the Global Teleshop Service Center in Wisma Perkasa, South Jakarta.

Habibie to answer summons in March

Habibie to answer summons in March JAKARTA: A lawyer representing B.J. Habibie revealed on Monday that the former president would answer the Attorney General's Office summons in March.Yan Djuanda Saputra told reporters at the Attorney General's Office on Monday that Habibie, who is now residing in...

Rupiah Rates Feb. 18

Rupiah Rates Feb. 18 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,750.00 9,750.00 10,301.00 10,199.00Australian dollar 1 5,564.20 5,041.73 5,331.80 5,273.90Brunei dollar 1 5,887.83 5,337.20 5,641.91 5,582.99Canadian dollar 1 6,758.88 6,126.30 6,476.58 6,408.

Hindu and Christian leaders solve Katung case peacefully

Hindu and Christian leaders solve Katung case peacefullyJuniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Representatives of both Christian and Hindu communities in Katung, Kintamani, some 45 kilometers northwest of here, held a reconciliation meeting here on Monday aimed to reaching a settlement after the...

PM warns against head scarves

PM warns against head scarves SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong has warned local Muslims against asserting their own identity and involving outsiders in a campaign to allow the wearing of Islamic head scarves in public schools.

Chinese should respect

Chinese should respect other religions Around the time of the Lunar New Year or Imlek, television stations aired a number of Chinese-themed programs and serials, and the print media published articles on Chinese dress, food, etc.

* Headlines: Indonesia says no to extradition 2

* Headlines: Indonesia says no to extradition 2* Opinion: Govt needs war-room decision-making process 4* City: Victims protest poor handling of flood problems 6* Archipelago: Terror case in Bali resolved peacefully 7 * National: Ex-political prisoners told to stay out of politics 8* World: Nepal to...

Victims protest Governor Sutiyoso's poor handling of flood problems

Victims protest Governor Sutiyoso's poor handling of flood problemsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 700 flood victims from two groups of demonstrators staged a rally on Monday to protest the city administration's poor handling of flood problems and to demand Jakarta Governor...

Diana's withdrawal does 'not affect Fed Cup team'

Diana's withdrawal does 'not affect Fed Cup team'Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Fed Cup team, dealt a blow following the late withdrawal of Diana Julianto, has been tipped to go ahead with the women's world tennis team competition.

War-room leadership needed to end crisis

War-room leadership needed to end crisisVincent Lingga, Senior Editor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and economic players in the real sector seem to live in different worlds.While the economic crisis is entering its fifth year, the government is still talking about concepts, mulling over...

Debt extension may threaten Paris Club deal: Minister

Debt extension may threaten Paris Club deal: MinisterBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pressure is growing to scrap a debt extension plan for private debtors, as Minister of Finance Boediono said the plan might impede Indonesia's debt restructuring talks with the Paris Club of creditor...

Labor row expected to dominate Malaysia-Indonesia meeting

Labor row expected to dominate Malaysia-Indonesia meetingAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur A controversial crackdown on the hiring of Indonesian workers in Malaysia is expected to dominate a meeting of ministers from the two countries here on Tuesday.

KPKPN fails again to keep its words

KPKPN fails again to keep its wordsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) once again failed to fulfill its own promise on Monday to reveal the names of legislators who had not reported their wealth to the commission by the deadline last Friday.

Gold, tin reserves found in N. Sumatra

Gold, tin reserves found in N. SumatraApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Two local mining companies have discovered gold, tin and zinc reserves in North Sumatra province, a local government official said on Monday.

Teams prepared for U-17 tourney

Teams prepared for U-17 tourney MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Thai soccer squad will only seek a tie in its first match against host Indonesia during the opening match of Group B of the U-17 Southeast Asian Cup which is due to start at the Teladan Stadium here on Tuesday.

Efforts afoot to protect Bali's coral reefs

Efforts afoot to protect Bali's coral reefsPariama Hutasoit, Contributor, Bali Around the world the bleaching and dyeing of coral reef, as a way of recognizing the destructive changes in ocean and climate conditions, has begun.

Terror suspect helping rebels: KL

Terror suspect helping rebels: KL MALAYSIA: A Malaysian who hosted al-Qaeda operatives as his guests in 2000 also helped supply weapons for a planned Islamic holy war in Southeast Asia, the Malaysian government alleges.

Indonesian woman jailed in KL

Indonesian woman jailed in KL MALAYSIA: A court sentenced an Indonesian woman to 15 months' imprisonment on Monday for abandoning her newborn son in a drain, the national news agency Bernama reported.Fitriyanti Mawardi, a 21-year-old production operator, pleaded guilty to abandoning the infant in...