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SE Asian group linked to al-Qaeda

SE Asian group linked to al-Qaeda 2. Haj - 16 x 2 lines S. Arabia prepares for worst for pilgrimage 3. Milosevic - 26 x 2 lines Milosevic faces trial for Balkans 'unspeakable suffering' 4. Oscar - 21 x 2 lines 'Lord of the Rings' gains 13 Oscar nominations

Citibank responds

Citibank responds In response to the letter Citibank discriminates which appeared in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 14, 2002, from Bapak M. Sinjorgo, we would like to clarify as follows:As part of the Indonesian banking community, Citibank needs to adhere to local laws and government regulations.

Golkar announces youth wing

Golkar announces youth wing JAKARTA: In a bid to lure young voters to its cause in the 2004 elections, Golkar announced the creation of its youth wing, Angkatan Muda Partai Golkar (AMPG) on Monday.Despite the current pressure on the party and its chair, Akbar Tandjung, AMPG leaders said that they...

Adjusting to preschool: Part of the growing up process

Adjusting to preschool: Part of the growing up processDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com Entering a learning environment filled with unfamiliar teachers and other children can cause a great deal of anxiety and anticipation for your child.

Corruption and floods

Corruption and floods In an interview with one of the private television stations, a member of Commission IV of the House of Representatives (DPR), representing the Golkar faction, said that owing to the deluge affecting practically the whole city of Jakarta recently, the city's land use plan and...

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Much work needed to end ethnic discrimination Frans H.Winarta Lawyer Jakarta 2. Sri -- After the deluge, what happens next? 2x 32 36 pt After the blame game the govt must reach out, help to rebuild lives Sri Pamoedjo Rahardjo Lecturer, School of Economics University of Indonesia Jakarta

Govt policies remain unclear

Govt policies remain unclearFrom Media Indonesia Flood disasters can technically be caused by high levels of rainfall, the wrong use of land, corrupt policies on development, negligence toward environmental conservation, etc.

Students rob bus passengers for drugs, liquor

Students rob bus passengers for drugs, liquorMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The desperate need for money to buy drugs and liquor has driven three senior high school students to frequently rob and attack bus passengers.

Rupiah Rates Feb. 11

Rupiah Rates Feb. 11 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,735.00 9,735.00 10,286.00 10,184.00Australian dollar 1 5,498.47 4,978.48 5,268.49 5,208.10Brunei dollar 1 5,857.16 5,308.65 5,612.18 5,553.50Canadian dollar 1 6,724.08 6,093.90 6,442.84 6,374.

Victims want compensastion, demand that Sutiyoso resign

Victims want compensastion, demand that Sutiyoso resignRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 500 flood victims demonstrated on Monday to demand compensation from the Jakarta administration for its poor handling of major flooding that hit the capital since Jan. 28.

On haj pilgrimage trip: Indonesian pilgrims rest at the King Aziz

On haj pilgrimage trip: Indonesian pilgrims rest at the King Aziz Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Monday. Pilgrims from all over the world passed through Jeddah on their journey to Mecca and Meddina for the Haj pilgrimage later this month.

Alternatives in handling floods

Alternatives in handling floods Recently there has been a lot of coverage on the flooding and the financial and social problems it has caused; the kampong in my own area being a victim. The governor seems to be blamed the most.Having lived here for over 20 years ... this is nothing new.

Sports bill presented to House

Sports bill presented to HouseMusthofid and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The long-awaited sports bill was presented before a House of Representatives (DPR) plenary session on Monday at the start of a long process before it could be endorsed as a sports act.

Policemen fired for releasing drug suspect

Policemen fired for releasing drug suspect PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Palembang Police chief of detectives, Adj. to Comr. M. Agung Budijono and drugs squad chief Second Insp. Armon have been removed from their posts for their role in releasing suspected drug trafficker Widi Handoyo, 32.

570 lanterns made for 'Imlek'

570 lanterns made for 'Imlek' JAKARTA: Vihara Nimmala (the Boen San Bio temple) on Jl. Pasar Baru, Tangerang, has made 570 lampion (Chinese paper lanterns) to mark Imlek (Chinese New Year), which falls on Tuesday.

KiddyCuts: Selling haircuts based on concept of love

KiddyCuts: Selling haircuts based on concept of loveJonminofri Nazir, The Jakarta Post, Contributor In the eyes of children, Kids Station is distinctly different from KiddyCuts although the two shops are both designed for children.

SE Asia still faces rent seeking problem

SE Asia still faces rent seeking problemAri A. Perdana, Center for Strategic and International Studies, University of Indonesia, Jakarta "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.

Bustanil under house arrest

Bustanil under house arrest JAKARTA: Former state minister of cooperatives and small and medium enterprises and chairman of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Bustanil Arifin, finally received the dispensation to be placed under house arrest, Jakarta Police announced on Monday.

High-spirited Year of the Horse gallops

High-spirited Year of the Horse gallopsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta If the Year of the Snake lived up to its prediction of upheaval and disasters, many believe the Year of the Horse, which begins Tuesday, could be different but no less bumpy.

1. Fund - 3x12

1. Fund - 3x12 Flood-hit subdistricts to receive Rp 50m each 2. Demo - 2x 24 Victims want compensation, demand that Sutiyoso resign 3. Road - 2x21 Proposed fund to fix damaged roads refused 4. Kuli - 2x20 Workers worry about new building policy

Jakarta administration sells lake to private developers

Jakarta administration sells lake to private developersBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration revealed on Monday that it had sold one of 22 small lakes in the Greater Jakarta area to private developers.

* Headlines: House backs Military in KPP HAM hearing 2

* Headlines: House backs Military in KPP HAM hearing 2* Opinion: SE Asia still faces rent seeking problem4* City: Flood-hit subdistricts to get Rp50m each 6* Archipelago: NGOs want teams on Theys disbanded 7 * National: Food program was Habibie's: Akbar 8* World: Israeli planes attack Palestinian...

Megawati urged to fire Sutjipto for defamation

Megawati urged to fire Sutjipto for defamationKurniawan Hari and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Haryanto Taslam, a senior member of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), demanded on Monday that the party's executive board dismiss its secretary-general, Sutjipto, for...

Surakarta Police alerted to terror plan

Surakarta Police alerted to terror planYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police alerted on Monday the Surakarta police headquarters in Central Java to investigate claims that terrorists were planning to launch a wave of attacks on U.S.

Blast mars Boyce's visit to Aceh

Blast mars Boyce's visit to AcehIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh At least 11 people were injured when a grenade exploded in Banda Aceh on Monday morning ahead of the arrival of United States Ambassador to Indonesia Ralph "Skip" Boyce in this restive Aceh capital for a three-day visit.

France provides soft loan to curb illegal fishing

France provides soft loan to curb illegal fishingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian and French governments signed on Monday an agreement on the financing of a project to curb rampant illegal fishing in Indonesian waters by foreign vessels.

Overseas investors may get permanent residency

Overseas investors may get permanent residencyAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) said on Monday that it was considering allowing foreign investors with a minimum investment of only US$100,000 to obtain permanent residency in this country.

President frustrated by poor bureaucracy

President frustrated by poor bureaucracyFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Frustrated by the performance of the government's civil servants, President Megawati Soekarnoputri urged on Monday government officials to get out and check reports firsthand rather...

Regent grilled over fake diploma

Regent grilled over fake diploma KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The regent of Muna, Ridwan, admitted on Monday that he had been questioned by members of the local legislative council (DPRD) for allegedly forging his senior high school diploma.

GAM told to accept special Autonomy Law

GAM told to accept special Autonomy LawAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has to accept the special autonomy law for Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) if it wishes to pursue a peace dialog with the government, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda has...

PSSI turns to Kolev for national coach

PSSI turns to Kolev for national coachMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After hopes of hiring local coach Mundari Karya look set to be collapsing, the national soccer governing body, PSSI, has now turned its attention to another foreigner to replace German Bernhard Schumm as the U-20 team coach.

Flood-hit subdistricts to receive Rp 50m each

Flood-hit subdistricts to receive Rp 50m eachAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration announced on Monday its plan to disburse Rp 50 million for each of the 167 flood-hit subdistricts across the city, regardless of the level of damage in each subdistrict.

Public confusion greets Chinese New Year

Public confusion greets Chinese New YearDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tuesday is Chinese New Year. Some offices, schools and even the Jakarta Stock Exchange announced they would be closed, but other places have remained open.

Asian governments to spend more on IT

Asian governments to spend more on ITAgence France-Presse, Singapore Governments in the Asia-Pacific region will invest more to embrace the benefits of information technology, with China seen spending the most, an industry monitor said Monday.International Data Corp.

Singapore suspends third schoolgirl

Singapore suspends third schoolgirl SINGAPORE: Stressing social cohesion after the recent detention of 13 terror suspects, Singapore stuck to its hard line against headscarf-wearing Muslim schoolgirls on Monday by suspending a third child from class.

Consumer protection groups criticize insurance firms over all risk policies

Consumer protection groups criticize insurance firms over all risk policiesFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consumer protection watchdogs demanded insurance companies to provide consumers with detailed explanations about their products, particularly the "all risk" policies to avoid...

Floods in Jakarta

Floods in JakartaFrom Rakyat MerdekaMetro TV screened at 8 p.m. on Jan. 27 an interview by phone with Kwik Kian Gie, who commented on the floods affecting Jakarta. He said the floods were inseparable from corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN) in the past.

Racial harmony Singapore's main worry

Racial harmony Singapore's main worryMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore can ride out the current recession but faces a more pressing task of combating security threats and preserving racial and religious unity, the prime minister said on Monday.

PABBSI pushing for eight slots for Busan

PABBSI pushing for eight slots for BusanMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Association (PABBSI) is vying for eight places in the national sporting squad for the 2002 Asian Games, according to an official on Monday.

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Feb. 11, 2002 Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 0 Adindo Foresta 65 -10 11,000 AGIS 120 -5 400,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 250 0 0...

JP/4/ARI

JP/4/ARI Ari A. PerdanaCenter for Strategic and International Studies University of Indonesia Jakarta "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." Just like the happy families in Leo Tolstoy's novel Anna Karenina, the Southeast Asian countries were similarly happy...

22 Indonesian religious students released by Yemen: Yemeni

22 Indonesian religious students released by Yemen: Yemeni authorities released 22 detained Indonesian religious students Sunday after negotiations between the government and the Indonesian Embassy, a Yemeni security official said.

The scarves ban in Singapore

The scarves ban in Singapore The ban on the wearing of headscarves by female high school and university students in Singapore has finally led to an international diplomatic row. As has been widely reported, two Muslim Malay students were barred from attending school for violating a ruling...

Rp 40b 'food distribution' was Habibie's, says Akbar

Rp 40b 'food distribution' was Habibie's, says AkbarTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Graft suspect Akbar Tandjung said on Monday that the Rp 40 billion in funds channeled to the Raudlatul Jannah Foundation were not social safety net (JPS) program funds, but were special emergency...

Regional reps tour eastern Indonesia

Regional reps tour eastern Indonesia JAKARTA: After his election as the chairman of the Regional Representatives faction at the People's Consultative Assembly, Oesman Sapta departed on Monday for three towns in eastern Indonesia to promote the reinstatement of the faction.

Ex-official's detention suspended

Ex-official's detention suspended MEDAN, North Sumatra: The North Sumatra Attorney's Office said on Monday it had suspended the detention of a former head of the local revenue office, who has been charged with the graft of Rp 545 million.The 53-year-old suspect, identified only by his initials, R.B.

Yemen releases RI students held in crackdown

Yemen releases RI students held in crackdown Yemen has released 22 Indonesian students arrested in a crackdown on foreign students attending religious schools, a security official said on Sunday."After interrogating the Indonesian students it was decided that they can stay in Yemen if they so...

Plight of the orangutans, a classic tale of man against beast

Plight of the orangutans, a classic tale of man against beast=================== Tantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post Jakarta ------------------- Once upon a time, orangutans (Pongo pymaeus) roamed thousands of miles across southern China and Southeast Asia.

Youth shot dead in clash with Flores Police

Youth shot dead in clash with Flores PoliceJacob Herin, The Jakarta Post, Flores Police in East Flores regency clashed with local youths early on Monday, leaving at least one person killed and 12 others wounded.The clash started at around 10 p.m.

Legislators back Military's defiance over rights inquiry

Legislators back Military's defiance over rights inquiryKurniawan Hari and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives legislators turned a deaf ear on Monday to demands for military and police officers to appear for questioning at a human rights inquiry in connection with...