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Top TNI post turns into a test

Top TNI post turns into a test Instead of a decision, the changing of the military commander has developed into an issue. The extended delay reflects the strong wish of the chiefs of staff to maintain the status quo and the President's weak determination.

S'pore stand on terrorism not just empty rhetoric

S'pore stand on terrorism not just empty rhetoricBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre for Strategic International Studies, Jakarta Indonesian-Singaporean relations have not been particularly warm over the past year.

Fires destroy plantations, forests in Riau

Fires destroy plantations, forests in RiauM. Ara Syaf, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Fires had charred 10,906 hectares of plantations and protected wildlife forest reserves in Bukit Batu subdistrict in Bengkalis regency, Riau, an official said on Tuesday.

Ministers gather in Bali to discuss people-smuggling

Ministers gather in Bali to discuss people-smugglingFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Ministers, officials and observers from 61 countries and multi-national organizations have gathered in Bali for a two-day conference on illegal migrants and related international crimes,...

Breadfruit leaves good for the heart and kidneys

Breadfruit leaves good for the heart and kidneysRidlo Aryanto, Contributor, The Jakarta Post Few people are aware that breadfruit leaves are good for heart failure. Usually, breadfruit is fried for snacks or mixed into kolak pisang, a sweet compote made of bananas stewed in coconut milk and sugar.

Few aware obesity is a disease: Research

Few aware obesity is a disease: ResearchTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post JakartaMost Indonesians are unaware that obesity is a disease although they realize that being overweight make them more vulnerable to serious health problems, a study concludes.

Index/Month Jan Dec Nov

Index/Month Jan Dec NovConsumer Confidence 86.8 100.5 105.6 Present Situation 69.3 82.5 89.5 Expectation 100.0 114.1 117.7 Consumer confidence on 130.9 118.3 132.7 the Government

Police, street vendors clash in Sidoarjo

Police, street vendors clash in SidoarjoSIDOARJO, East Java: Police clashed with hundreds of street vendors demonstrating in the East Java city of Sidoarjo on Tuesday against the local administration's move to evict them from opening stalls in the Jl. Gajah Mada area.

Indonesia, East Timor, Australia end talks

Indonesia, East Timor, Australia end talksFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia, Australia and East Timor concluded their first trilateral talks on Tuesday with a pledge to boost cooperation between the three neighboring countries after years of bloody violence and...

Relocate or go home, Horta tells refugees

Relocate or go home, Horta tells refugeesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jose Ramos Horta has called on East Timor refugees now residing in West Timor to either go home or accept the Indonesian government's offer to be relocated to other provinces.

The MUI should be

The MUI should be more proactiveFrom Republika The Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) management has been occupied by some figures whose capabilities are beyond doubt, bringing some fresh air for Muslims.

StanChart, Farallon move to final stage in BCA bid

StanChart, Farallon move to final stage in BCA bidBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two foreign consortia are neck and neck as they vie for a majority stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) after passing the first round of tests by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).

Train-truck crash kills six in Indramayu

Train-truck crash kills six in Indramayu INDRAMAYU, West Java: The Sawung Galing train hit a truck at Ploso Kerep village in Indramayu district on Monday, killing six people instantly and leaving four others injured.Indramayu Police chief Adj. Comr.

Rerason aplenty to join clubs

Rerason aplenty to join clubsYoni Astuti, The Jakarta Post, Contributor, Surabaya Rex rarely allowed a hectic day to pass without spending a few hours at one of his favorite golf courses."Playing golf is very important to me as this sport has given me an opportunity to learn how to be more...

KPP HAM to summon military officials again

KPP HAM to summon military officials againThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights Violations (KPP HAM) will re-issue summonses to former military and police generals believed to have been involved in the Trisakti, Semanggi I, and Semanggi II killings, Albert Hasibuan,...

Give Indonesia's democracy some credit, says envoy

Give Indonesia's democracy some credit, says envoyDean Yates, Reuters, Jakarta Indonesia is managing its painful transition from decades of authoritarian rule better than people realize but big challenges lie ahead on the road to democracy, the U.S. ambassador to Jakarta said on Tuesday.

Where to go in Surabaya

Where to go in SurabayaExhibition* Study in UK , at Isyana Ballroom, Hyatt Hotel Surabaya, 12 a.m. to 7 p.m., Feb. 28. Contact Ria Widjaja 031-2981322 for more information.Fashion Show* Veuve Cliquot Dinner Fashion Show by designer Kiata Kwanda, Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend.

Rp 251b allocated for postflood works

Rp 251b allocated for postflood worksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration decided on Tuesday to allocate Rp 251 billion (US$25.1 million) for postflood rehabilitation programs, ambitiously planning to repair all the damage within two months.

Australia wants Jakarta to boost war on terror

Australia wants Jakarta to boost war on terror Reuters Singapore Australia on Tuesday urged Indonesia to beef up its domestic anti-terror efforts in the wake of the arrest of dozens of suspected militants in neighboring countries.

Kalijodo demolition continues, residents vow to fight on

Kalijodo demolition continues, residents vow to fight onRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In spite of being threatened by combative residents, supported by local hoodlums, the city administration managed to demolish several buildings in the notorious Kalijodo brothel and gambling complex.

ASEAN launches e-Farmers project

ASEAN launches e-Farmers projectDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian farmers will be able to sell agricultural products via the Internet thanks to an ambitious project launched by the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Tuesday.

Fresh clashes erupt as Arroyo visits Zamboanga

Fresh clashes erupt as Arroyo visits ZamboangaAgencies, Zamboanga City, Philippines Fresh fighting flared between Philippine troops and the Abu Sayyaf guerrillas linked to Osama bin Laden only hours before President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo flew to a nearby city on Tuesday, officials said.

Xanana, East Timor leaders face human rights questioning

Xanana, East Timor leaders face human rights questioningYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara The East Timor Commission for Truth, Reception and Reconciliation is planning to question several proindependence leaders, including Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao, for allegedly...

4 x 8

4 x 8Papua wants Theys murder trial held in Jayapura 2. Medan2 x 16N. Sumatra prosecutor's office under fire over rife corruption 3. Batam1 x 30Batam's ruling on migration opposed 4. TEGAL2 x 22Diarrhea, dengue fever claim two lives in Tegal

Legacy of debts

Legacy of debtsFrom KompasWe all stand against the policies drafted by the New Order regime. Unfortunately, most university students and some others have missed the point of the New Order's products, for example, subsidies that have deceived us all.

TV Program: Wednesday, February 27, 2002

TV Program: Wednesday, February 27, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:45 Talk Show10:00 Music10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:30 Debating3:30 Quiz4:30 Children's Program5:15 TV Drama6:00 News7:00...

Megawati promises oil, gas firms better security

Megawati promises oil, gas firms better securityMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri vowed on Tuesday to improve the country's security situation in a bid to attract more investment in the country's oil and gas sector.

Indonesia through to semis at ASEAN U-17

Indonesia through to semis at ASEAN U-17Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Indonesia secured a place in the semifinals at the Southeast Asian U-17 Soccer Championship after booking a 6-0 win over the Philippines at Teladan Stadium here on Monday.

Asian currencies mixed on Tuesday

Asian currencies mixed on TuesdayDow Jones, Singapore Most Asian currencies were little changed in an uninspired trading session Tuesday as market players waited to see how the dollar and yen will react to key pieces of economic information coming out of the U.S. and Japan this week.

Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the Flicks For the past several years, The Jakarta Post has run the Pick of the Flicks movie theater schedule as a service to our readers. However, during this time, we have received complaints that the schedule is frequently inaccurate, either in the time or the movies listed at the...

STOCK EXCHANGE

STOCK EXCHANGEStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Feb. 26, 2002 Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,125 -25 12,000 Adindo Foresta 65 -5 40,500 AGIS 120 0 175,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 225 0 0 Alakasa 215...

Wages don't meet minimum needs

Wages don't meet minimum needs JAKARTA: The average 2002 provincial minimum wages could only cover 85.89 percent of the minimum physical needs, compared with 90.48 percent in 2001, Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Tuesday.

Helping pregnant women

Helping pregnant women Without belittling the plight of flood victims, I was curious about the plight of pregnant women, and women close to giving birth, who are still staying at temporary shelters.I am a member of Aliansi Pita Putih Jakarta, a group dedicated to promoting safe motherhood (in the...

Amendment of BI law to be completed soon

Amendment of BI law to be completed soonThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives and government officials are expected to finish debate over the amendment of the central bank law within two weeks.

Eye infection warning

Eye infection warning JAKARTA: The public have been warned about the possibility of eye infections after an outbreak due to the change of season.Eye specialist Dr. Sjafril Murad, of West Jakarta's Pelni Petamburan Hospital, said many patients had come to the hospital suffering from red and swollen...

Australia wants RI to boost war on terror

Australia wants RI to boost war on terrorReuters, Singapore Australia on Tuesday urged Indonesia to beef up its domestic anti-terror efforts in the wake of the arrest of dozens of suspected militants in neighboring countries.

Police beef up security around S'pore embassy

Police beef up security around S'pore embassyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Already tight police security has been stepped up around the Singaporean Embassy here, following angry protests by hard-line groups in the past two days over Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew's controversial remarks on terrorism in...

Rupiah Rates Feb. 26

Rupiah Rates Feb. 26 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,675.00 9,675.00 10,226.00 10,124.00Australian dollar 1 5,497.63 4,974.89 5,266.39 5,205.76Brunei dollar 1 5,832.38 5,283.13 5,587.06 5,528.31Canadian dollar 1 6,653.16 6,026.16 6,373.33 6,305.

Prosecutors fail to get more info from Habibie

Prosecutors fail to get more info from HabibieTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State prosecutors have wasted two important days in their efforts to unveil the alleged misuse of Rp 40 billion in State Logistics Agency (Bulog) funds involving former state secretary Akbar Tandjung as...

Diarrhea, dengue claim two lives

Diarrhea, dengue claim two livesAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Tegal Two people have been killed and hundreds more were hospitalized following an outbreak of diarrhea and dengue in Tegal, Central Java health officials said.

Batam's ruling on migration control opposed

Batam's ruling on migration control opposedFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam People can no longer migrate into Batam in Riau province freely as all entry points to the island bordering Singapore and Malaysia are being closely watched by officers from the local municipal administration.

Boediono upbeat on meeting key IMF programs

Boediono upbeat on meeting key IMF programsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono expressed optimism on Tuesday that the government would be able to meet a list of "prior actions" set out by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as prerequisites for maintaining the...

Reshuffle at Semen Gresik

Reshuffle at Semen Gresik A new board of executives has taken over state-owned cement maker PT Semen Gresik less then three months after laborers there foiled attempts to sell the company to Mexico's Cemex SA de CV.

The MUI should be

The MUI should be more proactiveFrom Republika The Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) management has been occupied by some figures whose capabilities are beyond doubt, bringing some fresh air for Muslims.

StanChart, Farallon move to final stage in BCA bid

StanChart, Farallon move to final stage in BCA bidBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two foreign consortia are neck and neck as they vie for a majority stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) after passing the first round of tests by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).

* Headlines: Fire damages thousands of hectares of Riau forest 2

* Headlines: Fire damages thousands of hectares of Riau forest 2* Opinion: S'pore stand on terrorism not just empty rhetoric 4* City: City signs agreements on garbage processing 6* Archipelago: Papua wants Theys trial held in Jayapura 7 * National: Prosecutors lose time in questioning Habibie 8*...

1. GARBAGE: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12

1. GARBAGE: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 City signs agreements on garbage processing2. KALIJODO: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 26 Kalijodo demolition continues, residents vow to fight on 3. MARKET: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 36 Most Kramatjati shops remain closed 4.

Police, street vendors clash in Sidoarjo

Police, street vendors clash in Sidoarjo The Jakarta Post JakartaPolice clashed on Tuesday with hundreds of street vendors protesting in the East Java city of Sidoarjo against the local administration's move to evict them from stalls in the Jl. Gajah Mada area.

Junior chess circuit finals in March

Junior chess circuit finals in March JAKARTA: After being delayed several times, the Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) have finally decided to go ahead with the Rider-Enerpac Junior Chess Circuit finals.The finals will be held from March 8 until March 13 at the Utut Adianto Chess School on Jl.

Floods increase jobless by 20%

Floods increase jobless by 20% TANGERANG: The number of unemployed in Tangerang has increased by 20 percent due to the recent floods, the town mayor said on Monday.Before the floods, data at the manpower and population agency showed that there were 24,370 jobless people.