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Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Subsidies must target better education for poor students
Subsidies must target better education for poor students Good schools want new entrants with good grades. Do rich and poor have the same opportunities? Education researcher Ace Suryadi shared his views with The Jakarta Post's Muhammad Yazid on Monday.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Observers: Focus should be on forming effective government
Observers: Focus should be on forming effective government JAKARTA (JP): Political observers warned on Friday that President Megawati Soekarnoputri should focus on forming an effective government rather than letting herself be constrained by party demands for more seats in the Cabinet.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Two robbers mobbed to death
Two robbers mobbed to death TANGERANG (JP): Two suspects from a group of three that had allegedly robbed two public minivan passengers were beaten to death by angry residents on Jl. Thamrin, Penunggangan Utara subdistrict, late on Thursday.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
New parking fees target wealthy motorists
New parking fees target wealthy motorists JAKARTA (JP): Motorists beware, those of you parking at parking lots run by PT Securindo Packatama may be subject to not only the published hourly fees, but also encumbered by newly imposed taxes and other questionable fees.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Information ministry
Information ministry The possibility of the revival of the information ministry has sparked controversy. In the New Order period, this ministry served as the government's tool in disseminating its programs and persuading the people to implement or actively participate in the programs.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Dead toll in Nias flood tragedy jumps to 50
Dead toll in Nias flood tragedy jumps to 50 MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): More dead bodies were found by Search and Rescue team members in three other districts devastated by Tuesday's flood on the island of Nias, reports said here on Friday.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Bagir sheds light on colleague's murder
Bagir sheds light on colleague's murder JAKARTA (JP): Chief Justice Bagir Manan hinted at new findings on Friday which may lead to the solving of the murder of his colleague Syafiuddin Kartasasmita, but declined to reveal them on the grounds that the case under investigation.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Group wants tough anti-vice law
Group wants tough anti-vice law CIREBON, West Java: A local group has called on the Cirebon Legislative Council to issue a tougher law on gambling, drinking, drugs and prostitution, saying these activities have tainted the town's image as an Islamic center, Antara reported.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
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.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Aurora to review sales plan
Aurora to review sales plan CANBERRA (Dow Jones): Australia-based Aurora Gold Ltd. will review its options for divesting its Toka Tindung gold mine in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, following a decision by Austindo Resources Corp. against taking over the operation.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Policemen reexamined in fatal case
Policemen reexamined in fatal case JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas Ham) has reexamined 24 policemen of various ranks from private to general over last December's bloody incident in Abepura, Irian Jaya, in which two policemen were killed.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
The U.S. role in Indonesia
The U.S. role in Indonesia The American role in Indonesia, which was exposed by State Department documents, unequivocally proves that issues of human rights and people's freedom are mere matters of no real value to American foreign policy.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Decree sanctions ad hoc tribunal
Decree sanctions ad hoc tribunal JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri has issued a decree that authorizes an ad hoc court in Central Jakarta to try those suspected of committing crimes against humanity in the 1984 Tanjungpriok and 1999 East Timor tragedies.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Play on missing people
Play on missing people JAKARTA (JP): A play highlighting human rights issues will be staged at Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center in Central Jakarta to mark the International Week of Disappeared Persons which falls on Aug. 30.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
The task ahead
The task ahead In view of the pressure of inflation, which is expected to be quite high, the new government of President Megawati Sukarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz will have to work extra hard and with extra caution.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
RP's Abu Sayyaf rebels behead four villagers
RP's Abu Sayyaf rebels behead four villagers ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (Reuters): Hooded gunmen from the Abu Sayyaf militia beheaded four villagers on a southern Philippine island after kidnapping more than 30 people, the army said on Friday.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Mikola joins F3 Prost as Minardi signs Yoong
Mikola joins F3 Prost as Minardi signs Yoong JAKARTA (JP): After three months of rest, Ananda Mikola will resume his racing career at the Central European Zone Championship series beginning later this month.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
By Muninggar Sri Saraswati
By Muninggar Sri Saraswati JAKARTA (JP): It is morning and the Sunda Kelapa Port in North Jakarta is busy. Several cargo ships are docked and dozens of porters are waiting nearby, enjoying this brief moment of rest. When a truck arrives, they rush to the vehicle.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Haj airport in S. Kalimantan
Haj airport in S. Kalimantan BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): The provincial legislative council here wants to turn Syamsuddin Noor Airport into a departure point for haj pilgrims, Antara said on Friday.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Mega's overseas trips
Mega's overseas trips Precisely a month after her appointment as the fifth president of Indonesia on Aug. 23, President Megawati will begin an overseas trip to all ASEAN member countries. This means that she will visit eight countries.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Useful framework of managing cultural differences
Useful framework of managing cultural differencesBy Pri Notowidigdo JAKARTA (JP): John Asing (fictitious) has accepted the post of technical advisor for The Great American Oil Company (fictitious).Based in Jakarta, he will be working directly with Mr Sumarno (fictitious) or Pak Sumarno, as he is...
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Chronology of RP hostage crisis
Chronology of RP hostage crisis MANILA (AFP): A chronology of the Abu Sayyaf hostage crisis in the southern Philippines this year following the group's latest abduction of at least 21 Filipinos and the beheading of four captives.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Renong tycoon 'not under inquiry'
Renong tycoon 'not under inquiry' KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Friday that Halim Saad, the besieged boss of troubled conglomerate Renong, is not under investigation and defended the government's rescues of faltering companies.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
JAKARTA (JP): It is morning and the Sunda Kelapa Port in North
JAKARTA (JP): It is morning and the Sunda Kelapa Port in North Jakarta is busy. Several cargo ships are docked and dozens of porters are waiting nearby, enjoying this brief moment of rest. When a truck arrives, they rush to the vehicle. Minutes later, they are busy hauling goods to a ship.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
JP/1/correction
JP/1/correction Charles Himawan On this page in our Aug. 3 edition, the writer of "Court's decision a warning to Megawati", Charles Himawan, was referred to as being a former member of the National Commission on Human Rights. The writer is still a member of the Commission.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
PLN says natural causes behind power outage
PLN says natural causes behind power outage JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PT PLN said early investigations indicated that unpredictable forces of nature were responsible for the power outage that affected several areas of Jakarta on Thursday, dismissing suspicions of deteriorating...
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Porters the backbone of Sunda Kelapa Port
Porters the backbone of Sunda Kelapa PortBy Muninggar Sri Saraswati JAKARTA (JP): It is morning and the Sunda Kelapa Port in North Jakarta is busy. Several cargo ships are docked and dozens of porters are waiting nearby, enjoying this brief moment of rest.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001
Cipinang prison: From chicken farms to drugs
Cipinang prison: From chicken farms to drugsBy Tiarma Siboro JAKARTA (JP): People who like to eat out at KFC would never have imagined that it had something to do with Cipinang Penitentiary in East Jakarta.It's not that the franchiser of this famous American fast food chain is involved in any crime.
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
Farmers threaten to demolish dam
Farmers threaten to demolish dam PANGKEP, South Sulawesi: Hundreds of farmers in Minasatene and Pangkajene subdistricts, Pangkep regency, South Sulawesi, have threatened to demolish the Tabo-Tabo dam, which is about 60 km of Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi.
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
Security in Aceh generally improving, police claim
Security in Aceh generally improving, police claimBy Muharram M. Nur BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Security in Aceh has generally improved over the past few days although tension remains high in some villages where troops have been raiding places they suspect were Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist...
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
Legislators hail death penalty for drug dealers
Legislators hail death penalty for drug dealers TANGERANG (JP): Legislators lauded the Tangerang District Court for imposing the death sentence on nine drug traffickers, including five foreigners, over the past seven months.
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
Peaceful end sought for Maluku conflict
Peaceful end sought for Maluku conflict AMBON, Maluku (JP): Pattimura Military chief Brig. Gen. Mustopo stated on Thursday that the prolonged conflict in the Maluku islands could not be settled with repressive measures from the military and police.
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
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.
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
Cosmetics company starts legal battle over domain
Cosmetics company starts legal battle over domain JAKARTA (JP): A former manager of local giant cosmetic producer PT Martina Berto stood trial on Thursday at the Central Jakarta District Court for illegally registering the domain name MustikaRatu.com after the company's main rival PT Mustika Ratu.
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
War on piracy fails to quell attacks
War on piracy fails to quell attacks KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Pirate attacks mounted worldwide in the first six months of this year, buoyed by Indonesia's sinking economy and straggling sea patrols, a monitoring group reported Thursday.
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
Guitar concert charms music fans
Guitar concert charms music fans JAKARTA (JP): So ubiquitous is the guitar that it can even be seen in great numbers in Jakarta's streets. But not a guitar concert. Hence, when six Jakartan guitarists staged a concert here on Sunday July 29, it was a welcome treat.
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
Atrium blast related to earlier bombings: Police
Atrium blast related to earlier bombings: Police JAKARTA (JP): City police chief Insp. Gen. Sofjan Yacob voiced belief on Thursday that the Atrium Plaza bombing in Central Jakarta was related to blasts under the Slipi flyover, West Jakarta, and at two churches in East Jakarta.
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
Asian commodity financing hit by economic slowdown
Asian commodity financing hit by economic slowdown SINGAPORE (Reuters): The global economic slowdown has had a knock-on effect on commodities trade financing in Asia but China's anticipated entry to the World Trade Organization (WTO) offers a ray of hope, industry officials said on Thursday.
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
Telkom lodges counter suit
Telkom lodges counter suit BANDUNG, West Java (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom will lodge a counter complaint on Aug. 29 against its joint operation partner PT AriaWest International, a senior executive revealed on Wednesday.
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
Hotel gutted by fire in Padang
Hotel gutted by fire in Padang PADANG, West Sumatra: Fire engulfed one of the principal hotels in Padang in the early hours of Thursday, razing its newly opened karaoke hall and causing Rp 2 billion (US$210,526) in losses.
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
High-ranking officials
High-ranking officials drive Harleys illegally JAKARTA (JP): Former governor Wiyogo Atmodarminto and 10 high ranking city officials have been using Harley Davidson motorbikes belonging to the government for private use without proper procedures, a source said.
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
Mega's overseas trips
Mega's overseas trips Precisely a month after her appointment as the fifth president of Indonesia, i.e. Aug. 23, 2001, President Megawati will begin an overseas trip to all ASEAN member countries. This means that she will visit eight countries.
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
Peaceful end sought for Maluku conflict
Peaceful end sought for Maluku conflict AMBON, Maluku (JP): Pattimura Military chief Brig. Gen. Mustopo stated on Thursday that the prolonged conflict in the Maluku islands could not be settled with repressive measures from the military and police.
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
Floods, landslides killed at least 188 in Nepal in 2001
Floods, landslides killed at least 188 in Nepal in 2001 KATHMANDU (Agencies): At least 188 people have been killed in floods and landslides in different parts of Nepal so far this year, according to data made available on Thursday.
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
UMPTN results announcement
UMPTN results announcement JAKARTA (JP): The results of the entrance test for state universities (UMPTN) will be announced on Aug. 6 through the print and electronic media, the UMPTN organizing committee said in a media statement on Thursday.
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
PKB members withdraw support for party official
PKB members withdraw support for party official PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): A National Awakening Party (PKB) official said here on Thursday that party members in the regency of Indramayu, West Java, had officially withdrawn support for one of the party's House of Representatives' members, Abdul...
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
Megawati's silence could cost her greatly
Megawati's silence could cost her greatly Indonesia's major partners, including Japan, the biggest lender and largest investor in Indonesia, is ready to cooperate with President Megawati Soekarnoputri's administration, says Takashi Shiraishi, a prominent Indonesian observer at Kyoto University.
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
Haggling stalls Cabinet making
Haggling stalls Cabinet making JAKARTA (JP): The much-awaited Cabinet line-up will not be unveiled until next week, accentuating apparent horse trading among major political parties for key positions and leaving the financial markets bearish.
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
Give up legislative post first
Give up legislative post firstFrom Rakyat MerdekaAfter reading in Koran Tempo the biodata of the vice presidential candidates on July 26, 2001 and the results of the People's Consultative Assembly's Special Session on July 27, 2001, I concluded that the installment of Hamzah Haz as vice president...
Fri, 03 Aug 2001
Ascott rebrands three properties
Ascott rebrands three properties JAKARTA (JP): Serviced residence operator The Ascott Group, has rebranded three of its four properties in Indonesia to further strengthen its marketing and operations in the country, a senior executive said on Thursday.