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Nine Bandung prisoners die within 3 months

Nine Bandung prisoners die within 3 months BANDUNG (JP): At least nine inmates of the Kebon Waru Prison here have died from various diseases in the last three months, according to records from the Hasan Sadikin General Hospital.

Police sue Yogya LBH

Police sue Yogya LBH YOGYAKARTA: The Yogyakarta Police have sued Yogyakarta's chapter of Legal Aid Institute (LBH) and one of its lawyers for allegedly defaming the police.Reading the suit at a court hearing on Monday, prosecutor Basuki D.S.

Megawati revokes Gus Dur's decree

Megawati revokes Gus Dur's decree JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri issued her first presidential decree last week, revoking the decree of then president Abdurrahman Wahid No. 121/2000 on the delegation of authority from him to Megawati as vice president.In Presidential Decree No.

Marlev still showing style despite eight-year drought

Marlev still showing style despite eight-year drought JAKARTA (JP): July 29 was not just another Sunday for Marlev Mario Mainaky. The 30-year-old Indonesian had a check for US$13,600 from the Sanyo Indonesia Open in one hand and 11-month- old son Alweyn Jantje Putra Mainaky in the other, as he...

Man produces fake lubricant

Man produces fake lubricant PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The Banyumas police caught on Friday Bambang Hermanto, 45, suspected of producing fake lubricant, in Sukoharjo regency, Central Java.As the owner of a fake lubricant factory at Sokaraja Kidul village, Sokaraja subdistrict, in the Sukoharjo...

On fraudulent Zwitsal contest

On fraudulent Zwitsal contest With reference to the letter from Mr. Moharomah of Kendal, Central Java, published in the July 27, 2001 edition of The Jakarta Post, PT Sara Lee Body Care Indonesia Tbk. (SLBCI) and Sara Lee Indonesia (SLI) refute all claims of involvement in the recently publicized...

Prosecutor faces intimidation

Prosecutor faces intimidation JAKARTA (JP): The head of South Jakarta prosecutor's office Antasari Azhar is reported to have received threatening phone calls last weekend and was followed by people driving a jeep.

Appeal to MUI

Appeal to MUIFrom Warta KotaAs a citizen, though not a member of any sociopolitical organization, I feel obliged to make a proposal and appeal to religious leaders, especially those of the central and regional boards of Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI).

Kerosene scarce in Cilacap

Kerosene scarce in Cilacap CILACAP, Central Java: Kerosene has become scarce in retail outlets in Cilacap regency, Central Java, where state oil and gas company Pertamina's fuel refinery plant is located.

Cabinet lineup little changed

Cabinet lineup little changed JAKARTA (JP): Little changes are expected to be made in the structure of the coming Cabinet of President Megawati Soekarnoputri, with some old faces likely to be maintained.

Hundreds of weapons seized from jails in police raids

Hundreds of weapons seized from jails in police raids JAKARTA (JP): In a preplanned raid, East Jakarta Police and Tangerang Police confiscated hundreds of weapons at Cipinang Penitentiary in East Jakarta, and the men's penitentiary in Tangerang on Sunday.

Why change of presidents has never been smooth

Why change of presidents has never been smooth JAKARTA (JP): Presidential succession in the country has never been smooth as past presidents failed to address the aspirations of their people, observers say.

U.S. action on book has little effect on Indonesia

U.S. action on book has little effect on Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Historians here noted on Sunday that the U.S. government's move to recall books detailing its role in Indonesia's violent anticommunist campaign in the mid-1960s, has little implication on Indonesia.

Bomb hoax in hospital, mall

Bomb hoax in hospital, mall JAKARTA (JP): The National Police bomb squad (Gegana) combed Pondok Indah Mall in South Jakarta and Honoris Tangerang Hospital for bombs on Saturday, following bomb threats made by anonymous callers.

Grenade explodes near police officer's home

Grenade explodes near police officer's home JAKARTA (JP): A hand grenade exploded in front of the official residence of Aceh Police deputy chief Sr. Comr. Adang Rochana on Sunday morning, severely injuring one woman, Antara reported.

Mahfud prefers civilian successor

Mahfud prefers civilian successor YOGYAKARTA (JP): Caretaker minister of defense Mahfud MD said here on Sunday that he hoped President Megawati Soekarnoputri would appoint a civilian should he be replaced.

300 Perkasa buses to hit streets

300 Perkasa buses to hit streets JAKARTA (JP): As many as 300 brand new buses made by local producer PT Perkasa Texmaco will likely be seen plying the city's streets in December.The chairman of the city chapter of the Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda), Aip Syaifuddin, said on...

Financial market calm over next Cabinet lineup

Financial market calm over next Cabinet lineupBy Berni K. Moestafa JAKARTA (JP): The bullish mood in the financial market will likely continue this week despite the daunting task awaiting President Megawati Sukarnoputri's new Cabinet.

Priorities of the new govt

Priorities of the new govt The list of priorities deserving immediate and full attention from the new administration under President Megawati and Vice President Hamzah Haz seems endless, although admittedly the economy should be the number one problem to be tackled.

Is the military the winner?

Is the military the winner?By Susanto Pudjomartono JAKARTA (JP): Exit Abdurrahman Wahid. Enter Megawati Soekarnoputri. The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) fired Gus Dur (Abdurrahman) last week and elected Megawati as the fifth president of the Republic of Indonesia to succeed him.

Music as a mental therapy

Music as a mental therapyFrom Bisnis IndonesiaEvery kind of sound has a certain influence on the human mind. Some sounds create negative influences, such as buzzing or loud sounds as it disturbs the peace and quiet.

Enron wants Indian govt to buy its Dabhol stake

Enron wants Indian govt to buy its Dabhol stake BOMBAY (Reuters): U.S. energy group Enron Corp said on Saturday it wants to sell its stake in the Dabhol Power Company either to the Indian federal government or to the project's lenders.

Court may rule against Thaksin

Court may rule against Thaksin BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand's Constitutional Court is "highly likely" to rule against Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in the assets concealment case that threatens to force him out of office, a report said on Sunday.

Major shake-up, clean-up after Tigers' bombings

Major shake-up, clean-up after Tigers' bombings COLOMBO (AFP): Heads have rolled at Sri Lanka's key military airbase following an attack by Tamil rebels that destroyed or damaged 24 military and civilian aircraft, officials said on Sunday.

Don't forget common people

Don't forget common peopleFrom Bisnis IndonesiaI congratulate Megawati Soekarnoputri on her appointment as the country's president and Hamzah Haz as the vice president.As one of those who voted for the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) in the last election, I would like to...

ADSL, a great way to access the Net -- but at a price

ADSL, a great way to access the Net -- but at a priceBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Have you lost the excitement of having a nonstop, cable TV-based connection to the Internet?Does your browser seem to crawl in the evenings and during weekends?If you had paid US$300 for the old cable modem, are you...

Baby corpse found in waterway

Baby corpse found in waterway TANGERANG (JP): The corpse of a baby boy with the umbilical cord still attached was found floating in a waterway along Jl. Pinang, East Pamulang, Tangerang, on Friday evening."At first I thought it was only a doll, so I just let it be.

Councillors are greedy people: Activists

Councillors are greedy people: Activists JAKARTA (JP): Activists opposed on Sunday the city administration's plan to buy the Timor building on Jl. Medan Merdeka Timor, Central Jakarta, in a plan to make it the city council's new headquarters.

Govt, rebels to issue peace pact

Govt, rebels to issue peace pact KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Philippine government negotiators and separatist Moro rebels who are engaged in a peace negotiation in Malaysia are expected to issue a communique on security arrangements, a senior official said on Sunday.

Seven projects in South Sulawesi inaugurated

Seven projects in South Sulawesi inaugurated MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): New President Megawati Soekarnoputri inaugurated on Saturday seven infrastructure projects in Gowa, South Sulawesi, most of which were funded by loans from the Japanese government."It's all right to receive loans.

Indian PM accepts Musharraf's invitation to visit Pakistan

Indian PM accepts Musharraf's invitation to visit Pakistan BHUBANESWAR, India (Agencies): Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said on Sunday he has accepted an invitation from Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf for another round of talks between the two leaders.

Officials' visit overseas queried

Officials' visit overseas queried JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Councillors representing the Indonesia Military (TNI)/National Police faction at the provincial legislature have requested an investigation into the use of Rp 2 billion in state funds allocated for the poor for an overseas visit by local...

Joint probe planned into Indonesian soldier's death

Joint probe planned into Indonesian soldier's death KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) and UN Peacekeeping Force (UN-PKF) agreed on Sunday to launch a joint probe into the fatal shooting of an Indonesian sergeant near the East Timor border on Saturday.

Save this country from destruction

Save this country from destructionFrom Media IndonesiaI am only a housewife who is fed up with the country leaders' as they never stop battling it out for power, condemning each other and taking revenge, which only causes misery for the people.

Cipete scavengers poisoned

Cipete scavengers poisoned JAKARTA (JP): Scores of Cipete Utara residents in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, were reportedly poisoned and required hospitalization, after eating packet meals consisting of rice, eggs and vegetables, donated by an unidentified couple on Saturday.

Family robbed by seven men

Family robbed by seven men TANGERANG (JP): Seven armed men broke into a businessman's house at Jl. Sasmita 30, Grendeng subdistrict, Karawaci, Tangerang and left with valuables and cash early on Friday morning after tying up the family.Tangerang Police chief Insp.

Two alleged thieves burned alive in Tangerang

Two alleged thieves burned alive in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): Angry residents mobbed and burned alive two unidentified men at two separate locations here late on Friday after the victims were caught red-handed stealing: one stole a motorcycle, the other stole valuables from a house.

Announcement

Announcement Due to the increase in production costs over the past year, which have been exacerbated by the recent increase of fuel and electricity prices, The Jakarta Post, while continuing to provide readers with up-to-date news and high quality information, has been compelled to raise its...

Regional autonomy policy not on track: Ryaas

Regional autonomy policy not on track: Ryaas JAKARTA (JP): Ryaas Rasyid, former state minister of regional autonomy affairs, criticized the poor and improper implementation of regional autonomy, saying it could jeopardize the nation.

Govt covers Gus Dur's U.S. trip expenses

Govt covers Gus Dur's U.S. trip expenses JAKARTA (JP): The new government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri has approved and funded the visit of her predecessor Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid to the United States, an official said on Sunday.

Experts call for gradual autonomy in Irian Jaya

Experts call for gradual autonomy in Irian Jaya JAKARTA (JP): The planned special autonomy in Papua could be counterproductive unless implemented gradually under vigorous supervision, experts said on Saturday.

PKB function canceled

PKB function canceled MAGELANG, Central Java: The local branch of National Awakening Party (PKB) here has called off a plan to host the party's third anniversary celebration.The event's organizing committee chairman, Muhammad Yusuf Chudlori, cited on Saturday security concerns resulting from the...

Finding the tools to create software training videos

Finding the tools to create software training videosBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP):: Have you ever been asked by a friend to show him how to create macros in MS Word? You can explain the procedure step-by-step in a lot of words, taking a lot of time in the process so that he understands.

No hints still on the Cabinet lineup

No hints still on the Cabinet lineup JAKARTA (JP): Speculations were abound on Sunday of tough negotiations facing President Megawati Soekarnoputri who must form a Cabinet that will have to accommodate the interests of her political allies.

Local shuttlers make clean sweep in Indonesia Open

Local shuttlers make clean sweep in Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers made a clean sweep in the US$170,000 Sanyo Indonesian Open finals at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium on Sunday, taking full advantage of the absence of top Chinese, Danish and Malaysian players.

Singapore glued to reforms in midst of recession

Singapore glued to reforms in midst of recession SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore is not going to let anything stop its dogged pursuit of painful economic reforms, even as its four million people struggle to cope in a recession induced by a global downturn in electronics, analysts say.

Ellen still unsure of future after victory

Ellen still unsure of future after victory JAKARTA (JP): Sometimes the absence of heavy pressure and demanding responsibilities can boost someone's performance to a higher level, just as it has for former top women's singles shuttler Ellen Angelina who snatched the women's singles title on Sunday...

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting, Ceramics Paul Husner, F. Widayanto, Galeri Minima - Maxima, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda 88D, Arteri Pondok Indah (Phone: 7207171, 7209009), 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., until Aug. 23. * Painting Barli Sasmitawinata, Sriyanto Gallery, Jl.

Whither reform?

Whither reform? The demise of Abdurrahman Wahid's presidency has raised the specter of a return to power of the forces of the repressive New Order regime which could have an adverse impact on the reform movement.

KL police free student activist

KL police free student activist KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's opposition on Sunday hailed the release of a student activist held without charge for 23 days under the country's controversial Internal Security Act (ISA).