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Leptospirosis shows mild symptoms but can be deadly

Leptospirosis shows mild symptoms but can be deadlyTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An increase in the number of leptospirosis victims hit headlines recently with nine people reportedly dead and at least 27 people infected with the disease known as "black jaundice" or "Weil's disease"...

No massive job cuts for BCA: StanChart

No massive job cuts for BCA: StanChartThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Britain's Standard Chartered Bank Plc (StanChart) said on Tuesday it had no plans for massive job cuts as it rushed to assuage thousands of Bank Central Asia (BCA) employees protesting the sale of the bank to a foreign consortium, who...

How will we get our money back?

How will we get our money back? The government has given a three-month window of opportunity to 33 huge debtors to pay off their debts, and decided not to further extend debt rescheduling. The main incentive will be to exempt debtors, who can fulfill their obligation, from any lawsuits.

Three get two years each for assault

Three get two years each for assault TANGERANG: The Tangerang District court sentenced three domestic helpers to two-year prison terms on Tuesday for assaulting their younger colleague.Ciying, 50, Effendi, 26 and Eno Sukaesih, 50, were found guilty of beating a 14-year-old maid, Sri Mulyanti, in...

Govt privatization plan lacks public support: Survey

Govt privatization plan lacks public support: SurveyAdianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government's crucial privatization program lacked public support, a key element for the success of the program, according to a survey conducted by the faculty of social and political sciences at...

Govt plans to organize new round of peace talks for Aceh

Govt plans to organize new round of peace talks for AcehTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to facilitate new peace talks that will include all parties in Aceh. This comes after a series of dialogs with rebel groups failed to live up to the aspirations of the majority in...

Tax hike proposal denied

Tax hike proposal deniedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration claimed on Tuesday that it took no part in the proposal to increase this year's property tax, which has shocked many taxpayers here.

Timbul set to face rights trial

Timbul set to face rights trial JAKARTA: Former East Timor Police chief Brig. Gen. Timbul Silaen said he was ready to stand trial before the human rights tribunal for his alleged involvement in East Timor atrocities.The tribunal is due to start sitting on Thursday.

Heavenly fare from Bali at Aston Atrium

Heavenly fare from Bali at Aston AtriumBill Blade, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta You're stuck, at around 6 p.m., in one of those hopelessly vast, frustrating, and unavoidable traffic jams on Jl. Sudirman when your mind begins to wander.

Correction

Correction In the editorial of the March 12 edition the reference to the former Bulog chief should have read Rahardi Ramelan, not Rahardi Ramlan and the Bulog deputy chief Achmad Ruskandar, not Dadang Ruskandar. The executive of the Raudlatul Jannah Foundation refered to is Dadang Sukandar.

Two villagers shot dead in Kendari

Two villagers shot dead in Kendari KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Police in Landogi subdistrict, Kolaka regency opened fire on hundreds of villagers occupying a local cocoa plantation, killing at least two and wounding 30 others.The bloody incident broke out at about 11 a.m. local time.

Don't let PT Dirgantara Indonesia Collapse

Don't let PT Dirgantara Indonesia Collapse Ironic and tragic are perhaps the most appropriate adjectives to portray the condition of Indonesia's aircraft-making company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI). In the first half of this week this week or last week?, PTDI was rocked by protest rallies and...

Prosecutors talk tough on graft, still no action

Prosecutors talk tough on graft, still no actionMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State prosecutors are seeking a life sentence for the former commissioner and president of the now-defunct BHS Bank, Hendra Rahardja, in a corruption case that cost the state more than Rp 2.

ISLAMIC NEW YEAR PREPARATIONS: Two women wash tauge (bean

ISLAMIC NEW YEAR PREPARATIONS: Two women wash tauge (bean sprouts) at the banks of Ngerong River in Rengel village, Tuban regency, East Java, before they take them to market to sell at Rp 3,000 per kilogram.

TEPCO to join Bayu Undan's project

TEPCO to join Bayu Undan's project TOKYO: Tokyo Electric Power Co., or TEPCO, and Tokyo Gas Co. will join Phillips Petroleum Co.'s Bayu-Udan liquefied natural gas project in the Timor Sea, an industry source said Tuesday.The two Japanese companies said they will hold a news briefing at 0730 GMT (2.

Army power struggle in Myanmar as EU team to visit

Army power struggle in Myanmar as EU team to visitDominic Whiting, Reuters, Bangkok A European Union (EU) mission arrives in Myanmar on Wednesday to revive talks between the military junta and pro-democracy opposition, but a growing power struggle among senior generals may foil their efforts.

Clarification on Falun Gong

Clarification on Falun Gong In order to rebut the negative news that has been circulating these past few days and which has completely misled people, as Falun Gong practitioners, we would like to enlighten your readers with the information below.1.

PKB bans councillors from overseas visit

PKB bans councillors from overseas visitAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The National Awakening Party (PKB) has banned its legislators in the East Java provincial legislative council from going to Europe for comparative studies.

Bekasi-Kota electric

Bekasi-Kota electric train always lateFrom Warta KotaThe services of state-owned railway company PT KAI, particularly those for ordinary people, still await improvement. Take, for example, the departure time of the Bekasi-Kota economy- class electric train. It's late almost every day.

Where to go in Surabaya

Where to go in SurabayaExhibition* Photo, Visions 01, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel.

JP/12/BEJ

JP/12/BEJ .pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 12, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,125 0 21,000 Adindo Foresta 65 0...

Freeport acquires Nusamba's interest

Freeport acquires Nusamba's interestDow Jones, Washington Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. on Feb. 27 repaid a US$253.4 million loan that it guaranteed on behalf of a minority partner, according to the company's annual report released late Friday by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Hartini Sukarno passes away at 78

Hartini Sukarno passes away at 78Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One of former president Sukarno's wives, Hartini Sukarno, passed away on Tuesday after being treated for heart failure in a hospital in Jakarta.

Oil may drop below RI's $22 target despite recent surge

Oil may drop below RI's $22 target despite recent surge Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta The average international oil price this year would likely drop below the 2002 state budget assumption of US$22 per barrel despite the current surge in the price of the commodity, according to the...

Govt seeks ways to fight corruption

Govt seeks ways to fight corruption JAKARTA: National Police chief Da'i Bachtiar, Attorney General M.A. Rachman and State Minister for Administrative Reform Feisal Tamin will hold a meeting at the latter's office on Wednesday to discuss measures against corruption.

On dual position

On dual positionFrom Republika In his article published in Republika on March 1, titled "Paradox of dual functions", Jack Yanda Z Ishak seems to be worried about the dual functions of senior political figures in this country.

Malaysia gets tougher on migrants: Malaysian Deputy Prime

Malaysia gets tougher on migrants: Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Tuesday said that in the last two months 15,037 illegal immigrants had been arrested from Indonesia alone. He said that heavier penalties were planned and border security was being stepped up.

Rival candidate clears way for Gusmao

Rival candidate clears way for Gusmao EAST TIMOR: A candidate in East Timor's upcoming presidential election on Tuesday announced a concession which will allow his only rival, independence hero Xanana Gusmao, to stand in the poll.

Student killed by classmates

Student killed by classmates JAKARTA: A 21-year-old student at the Jakarta Arts Institute (IKJ) was beaten to death by classmates on Monday evening after he was accused of stealing his friend's cell phone.

* Headlines: Soccer fans involved in brawl 2

* Headlines: Soccer fans involved in brawl 2* Opinion: Public accountability expected of business 4* City: Museums lack staff, visitors stay away6* Archipelago: Four killed in Semarang landslide 7 * National: State secrecy bill threatens public rights8* World: Afghan troops brace for final push on...

Siak rejects harboring deported workers

Siak rejects harboring deported workers PEKANBARU, Riau: Siak Regent Arwin A.S. said in Riau on Tuesday his administration rejected a request from a labor recruitment agency to use the town as a transit point for migrant workers deported by the Malaysian government after January's riot in the...

Malaysia gets tougher on migrants

Malaysia gets tougher on migrants Agence France-Presse Kuala LumpurMalaysian Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi on Tuesday said that in just the first two months of this year 15,037 illegal immigrants had been arrested from Indonesia alone.

Taufik is back to defend Thomas Cup

Taufik is back to defend Thomas CupNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian shuttler Taufik Hidayat decided to return home after his plan to play for Singapore came to an abrupt end after the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) threatened to ban him from playing.

Oil may drop below $22 despite recent surge

Oil may drop below $22 despite recent surgeMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The average international oil price this year would likely drop below the 2002 state budget assumption of US$22 per barrel despite the current surge in the price of the commodity, according to the director...

1. Java: 2 lines, 25 counts

1. Java: 2 lines, 25 counts Java Bleu, a new French bistro where the chefs dine 2. BALI: 1 line, 32 counts Heavenly fare from Bali at Aston Atrium 3. CHINA, 2 lines, 27 counts China wine dealers hope market gets finer with age

Checking for Hepatitis is vital

Checking for Hepatitis is vital Dear Dr. Donya, When is the plan for vaccination against Hepatitis B starting in Indonesia?My next question is about my girlfriend, who is from Indonesia. She does not have any record of hepatitis B or other vaccinations.

Plastic and rubber trade fair opens in Singapore

Plastic and rubber trade fair opens in SingaporeBenget Simbolon, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Singaporean Minister for Trade, Industry and Foreign Affairs Raymond Lim opened on Tuesday the Aseanplas 2002 trade show, Southeast Asia's leading trade fair for plastics and rubber.

Suspect returns last tranche of alleged graft Bulog money

Suspect returns last tranche of alleged graft Bulog moneyTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A suspect in a high-profile corruption case returned the last tranche of Rp 7.5 billion on Tuesday of the misused State Logistics Agency (Bulog) funds to the government.

Dynamite fishermen nabbed in Bali

Dynamite fishermen nabbed in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Buleleng Police have arrested seven fishermen who are believed to have endangered the natural ecosystem of the regency's western coast by catching fish with powerful homemade explosives.Buleleng Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. M.

Tommy upset by guilty verdict, witness says

Tommy upset by guilty verdict, witness saysMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Elza Syarief, the lawyer of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, testified before the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday in a case on the murder of Supreme Court Justice M. Syafiuddin Kartasasmita.

Kontras report reveals rights abuses worsening

Kontras report reveals rights abuses worseningTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's human rights record worsened in 2001 as the state continued to neglect its obligations to promote and protect human rights, the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence...

Soccer fans involved in brawl after TV quiz

Soccer fans involved in brawl after TV quizRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta News of soccer fans getting into trouble, both on and off the field, is nothing new and is a regular occurrence during the competition season.

Indian textile firms take part in expo

Indian textile firms take part in expo JAKARTA: A group of 34 Indian textile companies, including manufacturers and exporters, will partake in the Asian Global Sourcing Exhibition, to be held between March 14 and 16 in Jakarta.

Doctors warn of possible outbreak in C. Java

Doctors warn of possible outbreak in C. JavaBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Doctors are warning that there could be an anthrax outbreak in several regencies in Central Java after one villager recently died in the town of Boyolali.

TV Program: Wednesday, March 13, 2002

TV Program: Wednesday, March 13, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cartoon10:00 News11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:30 Quiz3:30 Cartoon4:30 Documentary5:00 News6:00 News7:00 Talk Show9:00 News9:30 Music11:00 DebatingTPI...

House approves conversion of bonds in four banks

House approves conversion of bonds in four banksDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives finally approved on Monday the government proposal to convert some of the fixed-rate bonds in four banks into variable-rate bonds to avoid banks suffering yet more financial...

Telkom's net profit rises to Rp. 4.23t

Telkom's net profit rises to Rp. 4.23tThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Domestic telephone monopoly PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) reported a higher than expected 41.2 percent increase in its unaudited net profit on Tuesday to Rp 4.23 trillion (US$425 million) last year, up from Rp 3.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 12, 2002 Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,125 0 21,000 Adindo Foresta 65 0 264,500 AGIS 125 5 1,001,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 230 0 0 Alakasa 175 0...

Rp 5b targeted from computer show

Rp 5b targeted from computer show JAKARTA: Promoters Dyandra Promosindo has said that it expects to sell Rp 5 billion (US$500,000) worth of computer equipment and Rp 3 billion worth of electronics equipment during the Mega Bazaar Computer and Electronic Show from March 13 to March 17 at the Jakarta...

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Photo captonPhoto: IslamicNewYearAntaraISLAMIC NEW YEAR PREPARATIONS: Two women wash tauge (bean sprouts) at the banks of Ngerong River in Rengel village, Tuban regency, East Java, before they take them to market to sell at Rp 3,000 per kilogram.