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Food and beverage prices set to increase

Food and beverage prices set to increaseAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The price of food and beverage products will rise by 5 percent to 10 percent after the government has increased the import duty on sugar, according to chairman of the Indonesian Food and Beverage Association...

'Blood may contain lethal HIV/AIDS virus'

'Blood may contain lethal HIV/AIDS virus' People may be infected with the virus via a blood transfusion. Even though the possibility of getting the virus is very small, some shared their thoughts with The Jakarta Post about their concern over the issue.

House urged to clarify Komnas selection results

House urged to clarify Komnas selection resultsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several veteran human rights activists who were inexplicably considered "unsuitable" for the National Commission of Human Rights by legislators called on the House of Representatives to explain to the...

Tommy still sick

Tommy still sick JAKARTA: The police again failed to question Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra at the Cipinang Penitentiary on Thursday as he was still sick.The first attempt to question Tommy, in conjunction with his controversial statements in court two weeks ago, failed last Thursday as the South...

Garbage problems still looming

Garbage problems still loomingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Garbage problems continue to haunt the Jakarta city administration.The Bekasi legislative council complained on Thursday about what they saw as poor management of the garbage dumped at the Bantar Gebang site by the Jakarta Sanitation Agency.

Drought causes Rp 8.4b in losses in East Java

Drought causes Rp 8.4b in losses in East JavaYogita Tahilramani and Edith Hartanto, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya, East Java This year's drought has dealt a severe blow to East Java province causing the country's major rice producing area to suffer losses to the tune of Rp 8.4 billion.

RI ready to help ease Korean tension

RI ready to help ease Korean tensionFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri offered North Korea her assistance to help ease mounting tension between the two Koreas and to resume dialog with its southern rival.

What Jakarta's

What Jakarta's governor must do From Sinar Pagi Whoever is elected governor of Jakarta for the 2002-2007 period should improve the social, economic, security and educational conditions of this capital city.

Govt urged to help terror suspect

Govt urged to help terror suspect JAKARTA: Hundreds of students and Muslim youths staged a demonstration in front of the South Sulawesi provincial legislature building, demanding the government to take concrete action to help release Agus Dwikarna who has been arrested in the Philippines for what...

Shareholders sue Toba Pulp over $140m money transfer

Shareholders sue Toba Pulp over $140m money transferApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three shareholders of publicly listed pulp producer PT Toba Lestari are suing the company for Rp 25 billion (about US$2.8 million), on charges it transferred out US$140 million without notifying them.

East Java councillors plan visit to Europe

East Java councillors plan visit to EuropeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As most students return to school after a month-long holiday, a group of East Java provincial councillors are eagerly packing their bags for a 10-day overseas trip.

JAKARTA: The Jakarta Stock Exchange has suspended shares of

JAKARTA: The Jakarta Stock Exchange has suspended shares of four companies from trade Thursday as they failed to submit their financial statements for 2001 on time. The four are debt-ridden pulp and paper producer PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper, paper producer PT Pabrik Kertas Tjiwi Kimia, textile...

English national deported from Palu

English national deported from Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: The immigration office here deported on Thursday an English national who has exceeded his permitted stay.Crispin Lancelot Gibbs left Mutiara airport for Sam Ratulangi airport in Manado, North Sulawesi at 11 a.m.

HIV infection via transfusions on the rise

HIV infection via transfusions on the riseDebbie A. Lubis and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most people still think that the spread of HIV/AIDS here is mainly caused by the sharing of syringes -- usually between drug users -- and unsafe sex.

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Minimum jail term sought for Abilio

Minimum jail term sought for AbilioTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ad hoc Human Rights Tribunal prosecutors demanded on Thursday the minimum sentence of 10-and-a-half years jail for former East Timor governor Abilio Soares who is charged with failing to prevent violence...

Lampung elephants

Lampung elephants I hope that The Jakarta Post's readers didn't miss the short news item in the July 6 edition (82 elephants in Lampung face death).The fate of the 82 Lampung elephants is looking rather gloomy to say the least.

TV Program: Friday, July 12, 2002

TV Program: Friday, July 12, 2002TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News7:30 Sports8:00 Environment8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show3:00 Music3:30 Religious Teachings4:00 TV Drama6:00 News7:00 Talk Show8:00...

Malaysian police say won't enforce Islamic laws

Malaysian police say won't enforce Islamic lawsAgencies, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian police said on Thursday they will not enforce strict Islamic laws in east coast state of Terengganu approved by the provincial government controlled by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's main opposition.

Betawi theater groups face hard times

Betawi theater groups face hard timesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What is the connection between the Betawi (native Jakartan) folk theater lenong and English playwright William Shakespeare?You may thing that question is a joke, that there could be no possible connection...

RI, Singapore to have conference

RI, Singapore to have conference JAKARTA: A three-day bilateral conference on Indonesia-Singapore relations will be held here starting Friday.Speakers at the conference will include former minister of foreign affairs Ali Alatas, former defense minister Juwono Sudarsono, ambassador Barry Desker of...

1. Duit (4 x10)

1. Duit (4 x10) Intervention steadies U.S. dollar in Asia 2. Rupiah (2 x 20) Greenback poised for further gains vs rupiah JP/14/Dollar3. Salim ( 2 x 25) Salim agrees to pledge more assets to IBRA JP/14/Salim

On bilingual education

On bilingual education With regards to Raden Dunbar's letter of response to my article Bilingual education remains a fantasy for Indonesian schools, I would like to make a few simple observations.Clearly Dunbar exists in an exceptional condition.

Analysts doubt Megawati's commission proposal

Analysts doubt Megawati's commission proposalKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts have expressed doubt over President Megawati Soekarnoputri's proposal for a constitutional commission, saying it was nothing more than a blatant effort to win public support.

More deaths reported in violent PNG polls

More deaths reported in violent PNG pollsAgencies, Port Moresby Two more people have been reported killed in election-related unrest in Papua New Guinea (PNG)'s Southern Highlands, where troop reinforcements were deployed early on Thursday to help stem the violence, local media said.

Fire guts Mandarin Hotel

Fire guts Mandarin Hotel The upmarket Mandarin Hotel in Central Jakarta was gutted by fire on Thursday -- one of three fires in the capital.Other buildings hit included an office building in Tanah Kusir area in South Jakarta and a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) shop in Jelambar, West Jakarta.

Rupiah Rates July 11

Rupiah Rates July 11 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates July 11 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,450.00 8,450.00 8,995.00 8,905.00Australian dollar 1 5,322.24 4,754.82 5,065.98 5,010.84Brunei dollar 1 5,404.63 4,829.95 5,144.41 5,090.

Negotiation the only option for settling Aceh question

Negotiation the only option for settling Aceh questionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Negotiation has emerged as the only option for the government to resolve the Aceh question after provincial councillors rejected the imposition of either a civil emergency or martial law there.

Dollar poised for further gains vs rupiah

Dollar poised for further gains vs rupiahBenjamin Pedley, Dow Jones, Singapore While the U.S. dollar is under pressure against most Asian currencies, it has recovered sharply during the past three weeks against the rupiah, and technical analysis suggests it could extend those gains.

Hitech included in new Copyright Law

Hitech included in new Copyright LawKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta High technology and punishment for violators are among the new elements in the copyright bill that was passed into law by the House of Representatives on Thursday.

Probe into military role in Ambon conflict sought

Probe into military role in Ambon conflict soughtOktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Maluku provincial councillors urged on Thursday the government- sanctioned team probing violations of the law in the troubled province to investigate the alleged involvement of security personnel in the...

E. Timorese student arrested

E. Timorese student arrested KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: An East Timorese student who is registered at a university in Java has been arrested in possession of fake rupiah banknotes.Kupang Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.

Drought and nature's message

Drought and nature's message During the rainy season, we get floods. During the dry season, we get droughts. These are the disasters which Indonesia faces every year. Last January and February, this nation, including Jakarta, was hit by floods.

Pro-choice or pro-life? Make up your mind

Pro-choice or pro-life? Make up your mindTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "When will this country cease its ambivalent attitude towards abortion, while at the same time, deaths of women go on unnecessarily?"This rhetorical question was posed by Mely from Jakarta on an Indonesian...

KONI bans athletes from TFC involvement

KONI bans athletes from TFC involvementMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) has warned its member sports associations against involving themselves in the TPI Fighting Championship, citing a fear of distraction from national sports development.

PDI-P puts spin on Indira resignation

PDI-P puts spin on Indira resignation JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) accepted the resignation of its senior member Indira Damayanti Soegondo from the parliament and considered it "a good political education.

Garbage

Garbage problems still looming 2. Fire -- 2 x 22Nightspot operators admit breaching fire regulations 3. Election -- 1 x 30Gubernatorial candidates blast council4. Speak -- 2 x 20'Blood may contain lethal HIV/AIDS virus'

IBRA flip-flops on Bank Niaga sale

IBRA flip-flops on Bank Niaga saleDow Jones, Jakarta In a further sign of the confusion surrounding its asset sales program, the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said Thursday that it was restarting a plan to sell a 20 percent stake in Bank Niaga through the stock market only a day after...

Angie sees tougher task in Wismilak defense

Angie sees tougher task in Wismilak defenseMusthofid The Jakarta Post JakartaAngelique Widjaja, who is ranked 75 in the WTA Tour, is anticipating potentially tougher matches than last year as she prepares to defend her Wismilak Open championship in Bali in September.

Where to go in Bali: Thursday, July 11, 2002

Where to go in Bali: Thursday, July 11, 2002Exhibitions* Painting Balinese Women, at Duta Wijaya office complex, Jl. Raya Puputan Renon, Denpasar, until July 15. * Photo Glory of the Past by Nonot S Utomo, Jezz Gallery, Jl. Imam Bonjol 400, Denpasar, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until July 22.

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Megawati, legislators at odds over commission 2. ACEH: 1 x 45 Aceh lawmakers warn against state of emergency Most Jakarta nightspots lack safety systems General faces 10 years in prison

Govt probes councillors' Rp 25b gift

Govt probes councillors' Rp 25b giftYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Home Affairs has begun an investigation into reports that Rp 25 billion (US$2.8 million) was given to West Java councillors from the provincial budget, an official said on Wednesday.

Supreme Court supports audit of judges' wealth

Supreme Court supports audit of judges' wealthTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Taking note of increasing demands for fair trials and clean judges, the Supreme Court has signaled its appreciation of the judicial commission, stipulated in the amended 1945 Constitution, to audit the...

Creditors to work with IBRA on APP debt

Creditors to work with IBRA on APP debtDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesia's government has agreed with a number of foreign creditors of Asia Pulp & Paper Co. to work together to reach a restructuring plan by Sept. 30 this year for the ailing company's US$13.9 billion in debt and obligations.

On logging moratorium

On logging moratorium Your recent story Logging ban pleases environmentalists but upsets pulp industry (The Jakarta Post, July 1) could benefit greatly from a number of key factual corrections.For example, World Wild Life Fund executive director Agus Purnomo appears to be under the false impression...

'Fourth amendment designed for synchronization'

'Fourth amendment designed for synchronization'Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) members on Wednesday welcomed a proposal from scholars that the Assembly should synchronize amendments made to the 1945 Constitutional in the past three years.

Robbery at choreographer's house

Robbery at choreographer's house BOGOR: At least five people broke into a Japanese choreographer's house at Jl. Ciliwung Blok A2 No.8, Bogor Baru housing complex, early Wednesday and made way with cash, two cellular phones, one wristwatch and jewelry, all worth hundreds of millions of rupiah.

Stop illegal fees in schools: Golkar

Stop illegal fees in schools: Golkar JAKARTA: The House of Representatives has called on schools to stop imposing illegal fees to admit new students because the practice had overburdened parents."Charging these illegal fees has been rampant during the registration of new students in private and...

North Korea's Kim Yong-nam starts three-day visit in Jakarta

North Korea's Kim Yong-nam starts three-day visit in JakartaFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta North Korean ceremonial head of state, Kim Yong-nam started his three-days official visit to Indonesia on Wednesday with signs pointing to strengthening relations between the two Asian...

Aceh lawmakers warn against state of emergency

Aceh lawmakers warn against state of emergencyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Aceh councillors warned the central government on Wednesday against imposing either a civil emergency or martial law in the province, arguing that the move would only worsen the security situation there.