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Surakarta Police on alert

Surakarta Police on alert for anti-U.S. terrorist plansYogita Tahilramani The Jakarta Post JakartaThe National Police alerted on Monday the Surakarta police headquarters in Central Java to investigate claims that terrorists were planning to launch a wave of attacks on U.S.

Megawati slams regionalism in recruitment

Megawati slams regionalism in recruitmentFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Confronted with strong opposition from regents and experts on her move to revise the current autonomy law, President Megawati Soekarnoputri lashed out at regional authorities on Monday for...

IBRA kicks off 51 percent Bank Niaga sale process

IBRA kicks off 51 percent Bank Niaga sale processThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) launched on Monday the sale of a 51 percent stake in Bank Niaga through a private placement process it hopes to finalize by next June.

Government backs down on housing ban

Government backs down on housing banThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government backed down on Monday from its initial plan to temporarily halt new construction in greater Jakarta amid strong opposition from various opposition groups, saying it would only temporarily withhold new licenses for some...

NGOs, church leaders want teams on Theys disbanded

NGOs, church leaders want teams on Theys disbandedR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Two government teams investigating the mysterious death of Papuan independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay should be disbanded, non- governmental organizations and church groups demanded on Monday.On Feb.

Military commander denies replacement

Military commander denies replacementKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Adm. Widodo A.S. dismissed speculation that the military's rank and promotion council for high-ranking officers (Wanjakti) had recently resumed talks on a major reshuffle that included...

Vendors forced out of Cikokol market

Vendors forced out of Cikokol market TANGERANG: About 250 vendors at Cikokol traditional market argued with Tangerang Public Order Agency officials on Monday after they were forced to leave the market to make way for the construction of the Cikokol cloverleaf intersection.

Man holds knife at Arroyo visit site

Man holds knife at Arroyo visit site PHILIPPINES: Police on Monday arrested a man with a knife as he tried to scale the wall of a stadium where President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo landed by helicopter, her chief of security said.

Rival Maluku leaders agree to end three-year conflict

Rival Maluku leaders agree to end three-year conflictJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Malino Rival Muslim and Christian leaders agreed to end their three-year conflict in the troubled islands of Maluku during the first day of their peace talks here on Monday, government mediators said.

IMF urges banks to lend to retailers

IMF urges banks to lend to retailersFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has promised to advise banks to lend more to retailers, as the sector is considered to have a significant impact on the country's economy.

1. TNI - 12 x 3 lines

1. TNI - 12 x 3 linesHouse legislators back the Military in KPP HAM hearing 2. TKI - 25 x 2 linesMalaysia defends its stance on Indonesian job seekers 3. Situ - 18 x 2 linesJakarta sells lake to private developers 4. Teror/Bomb - 32 x 1 lineSurakarta police alerted to terror plan

Akbar Tandjung

Akbar Tandjung should resign From Sinar PagiThe calls for Akbar Tandjung's resignation from his position as Speaker of the House of Representative (DPR) have been strengthened by the decision to appoint him as a suspect in a corruption case wherein he is charged with abusing Rp 40 billion in...

JP/12/JSX

JP/12/JSX.pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Feb. 11, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 0 Adindo Foresta 65 -10...

Central Java councils shuns autonomy law revisions

Central Java councils shuns autonomy law revisionsAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto The speakers of Central Java regency legislative councils ended a two-day meeting in Purwokerto, Central Java, on Sunday night and agreed to campaign against planned revisions of the autonomy law by the...

Croatian President to visit RI

Croatian President to visit RI JAKARTA: The President of the Republic of Croatia, Stjepan Mesic, is due here on Feb. 13 for a five-day state visit aimed at boosting bilateral ties.Accompanied by Croatia's First Lady, Mrs.

Refugees begin to go home as floods recede

Refugees begin to go home as floods recedeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Floods that devastated Central Java's northern coastal areas in Kudus, Pati and Demak regencies began to recede on Sunday, prompting many refugees, who had been stuck at several makeshift accommodation centers, to return home.

Yamazaki grabs Kosaido Ladies title

Yamazaki grabs Kosaido Ladies title JAKARTA: Japanese Momoyo Yamazaki won the 2002 Kosaido Indonesian Ladies Open after carding four-under par 140 at the Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club in Bedugul, Bali on Friday.

Floods spoil Chinese 'Imlek' celebration

Floods spoil Chinese 'Imlek' celebrationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ethnic Chinese population no longer faces political restrictions in celebrating Imlek (Chinese New Year), which falls on Feb. 12. However, plans for spectacular celebrations have this year been shelved due to the severe flooding...

2. Wall (2 x 24)

2. Wall (2 x 24) Enron fallout fears weigh heavily on Wall Street 3. Indian (1 x 40) RI-Indiana Alliance to help small businesses 4. VW (1 x 45) Volkswagen AG upbeat on Indonesian market

Dimyati discloses plan to resign from DPR, PDI-P

Dimyati discloses plan to resign from DPR, PDI-PYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislator Dimyati Hartono has disclosed that he plans to tender his resignation from the House of Representatives (DPR) and the Indonesian Democratic Party for Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction,...

It takes a village

It takes a village They say that the worst tragedy brings out the best in people.We saw this happen in New York City in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, and we witnessed it here again in Jakarta this past week, following the worst flood disaster ever to hit the capital city of...

Malino: A place of history, peace

Malino: A place of history, peaceArifuddin Saeni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Less than two months ago few had heard of the quiet hamlet of Malino in Gowa regency, South Sulawesi. Suddenly this small town, located some 80 kilometers from Makassar, is making headlines.

Row heats up over U.S. role in Philippines

Row heats up over U.S. role in Philippines Reuters Manila A political storm over the role of U.S. forces in the Philippines' war against Muslim extremists intensified on Sunday after President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo slammed those opposing American help as "lovers of terrorists".

RI-Indiana Alliance to help small businesses

RI-Indiana Alliance to help small businessesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States Committee of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and the Indonesia-Indiana Alliance signed a cooperation agreement in Washington on Thursday to develop small enterprises, notably in...

Two RI maids jailed for baby's death

Two RI maids jailed for baby's death SINGAPORE: Two Indonesian maids who regularly force-fed an infant in their care were each jailed for nine months after pleading guilty to causing the death of the child, who choked on food, a report said on Sunday.

U.S. drops plan for RI military strike: The United States has

U.S. drops plan for RI military strike: The United States has dropped its plan to launch a military operation against Indonesia to destroy the terrorist networks it believed had been operating in the country, Nahdlatul Ulama Chairman Hasyim Muzadi has said.

2 x 22 48 pt

2 x 22 48 pt Questioning impunity in human rights abuses Imanuddin Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta2. Chaedar -- Developing life skills 2x 32 36 pt Vocational education must provide students with life skills A.

Phinisi struggles to beat Patriot

Phinisi struggles to beat PatriotMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Star-studded Jakarta Phinisi was stretched to five sets to overcome fellow Jakartans Patriot in a Proliga professional volleyball league match here on Sunday.

Sand export suspension effective Feb. 15

Sand export suspension effective Feb. 15Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A ban on sand exports from Riau to Singapore, aimed at curbing illegal sand quarrying that has seriously damaged the province's marine environment, will come into effect on Feb.

Utut foresees bright chess future for Susanto

Utut foresees bright chess future for SusantoMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chess Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto has tipped Susanto Megaranto, a surprise winner at the recently concluded Pusam Open chess tournament, as having a successful future chess career.

Presidential spokesperson needed

Presidential spokesperson needed The need for a presidential spokesman is quite urgent. This issue has become a concern not only of the legislature, but also of various circles in society.The proposal is based on a number of reasons.

Testing times

Testing times Relations between Australia and Indonesia did not improve with Prime Minister John Howard's visit to Jakarta this week. Mr Howard deserves plaudits for making the effort to reach out to the Indonesians, even though he did not succeed.

Rejections grow against autonomy law revision

Rejections grow against autonomy law revisionKurniawan Hari and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's move to revise Law No. 22/1999 on Regional Administration suffered a severe setback after Golkar, the second biggest faction in the House of Representatives (DPR), joined the...

'Now is the time for local firms to expand'

'Now is the time for local firms to expand' Warren J. Keegan, an international expert in marketing and global business strategies, predicts that international companies will shun Indonesia for some time as a consequence of the Sept. 11 terrorists attack on New York and the Pentagon.

Volkswagen AG upbeat on Indonesia market

Volkswagen AG upbeat on Indonesia marketDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Despite a modest sales performance last year, German car-maker Volkswagen AG expects a better showing this year in Indonesia, provided that the government is able to improve the business climate in the country, the...

UKI hospital charges flood victim

UKI hospital charges flood victim JAKARTA: The UKI private hospital in East Jakarta was criticized on Sunday for charging a flood victim, whose child was treated for diarrhea in the hospital, despite a government instruction to give them free treatment.

Women robbed in Kemang area

Women robbed in Kemang area JAKARTA: A gang of handbag snatchers may be operating in Kemang, an area famous as a cafe paradise for expatriates.Two men riding a black Yamaha RX King motorcycle snatched a handbag from Atin, 26, an employee of a private company in Palmerah area, Central Jakarta, as...

Malaysia slams S'pore govt's ban on Islamic headscarves

Malaysia slams S'pore govt's ban on Islamic headscarvesSean Young, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Criticism widened in predominantly Muslim Malaysia on Sunday over a decision by the government of neighboring Singapore to suspend two girls for wearing Islamic headscarves to school.

Limitation on land ownership

Limitation on land ownershipFrom Suara KaryaBy virtue of Decree No. 6/1998 of June 26, 1998 issued by State Minister for Agrarian Affairs/Head of the National Land Agency on the awarding of the right of proprietorship on land used for housing purposes, one purchasing a plot of land is required to...

PDI-P continues moves to unseat Bambang

PDI-P continues moves to unseat BambangFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) continued its campaign against State/Cabinet Secretary Bambang Kesowo for reportedly having too many differences of opinion with the President's husband,...

Victims cry for help

Victims cry for helpMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent massive floods that paralyzed the capital for more than a week, have resulted in severe destruction on several fronts, including economic conditions for small traders and vendors.

Questioning impunity in human rights abuses

Questioning impunity in human rights abusesImanuddin, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's legal supremacy is at stake following the defiance by the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police on behalf of the military and police officers allegedly implicated in the 1998 and...

IBRA appoints Andersen to advise bank merger

IBRA appoints Andersen to advise bank mergerThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said it had appointed consulting firm Arthur Andersen as its financial advisor for the merger of five banks, among them Bank Bali and Bank Universal.

Megawati told to talk more to the press

Megawati told to talk more to the pressTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's National Press Day on Friday offered President Megawati Soekarnoputri an occasion to both criticize the media, and to learn how to deal with it.

Akbar Tandjung

Akbar Tandjung should resign From Sinar PagiThe calls for Akbar Tandjung's resignation from his position as Speaker of the House of Representative (DPR) have been strengthened by the decision to appoint him as a suspect in a corruption case wherein he is charged with abusing Rp 40 billion in...

Prison boss suspect in drug case

Prison boss suspect in drug case YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta Police have detained Wiragunan Penitentiary Chief Djati Setiawan and declared his a suspect for the possession of psychotropic drugs.The police arrested Djati after allegedly finding 180 Lexothan (sedative) pills in his office at the...

Neighbors should be friends

Neighbors should be friends If trouble is brewing between two neighboring countries they should immediately look for ways to settle the dispute in a mature and responsible way.Indonesia is presently facing a dispute with neighbor Malaysia on the issue of Indonesian guest workers who have been...

Trouble shooting with a PC; Things to look for

Trouble shooting with a PC; Things to look forVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta You've just purchased a new program or piece of hardware to run on your PC but after you installed it the entire system slows down or hangs occasionally.

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Floodwaters trigger fear of widespread poverty crisis

Floodwaters trigger fear of widespread poverty crisisDamar Harsanto and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many flood victims have been left homeless, jobless, sick and penniless as a result of the recent floods.