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Heads of Prosecutors' Office installed

Heads of Prosecutors' Office installed JAKARTA: Attorney General M.A. Rachman installed Muljohardjo, his former spokesman, as head of the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office on Friday, after the position sat vacant for almost five months.

Govt supervises tin ore exports

Govt supervises tin ore exportsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has issued a new ruling on the export of tin, which stipulates that it can only be done by licensed exporters.The ruling was included in Decree No.

Antara

AntaraREMNANTS OF THE FLOOD: Two women collect firewood along the banks of the Alue Naga river in Banda Aceh, Aceh province, following floods there. The recent flooding which caused destruction in their village was a windfall for the two women on Friday as it carried with it thousands of cubic...

Ad hoc trials still awaiting induction of prosecutors

Ad hoc trials still awaiting induction of prosecutorsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There is still no indication of when the long-awaited trial for the human rights abuse cases in East Timor in 1999 and the Tandjung Priok shooting incident in 1984 will start, despite readiness...

Jakarta flood victims fear a gloomy future ahead

Jakarta flood victims fear a gloomy future aheadRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Floods have become an all too familiar disaster for Jakartans.When tragedy struck this year, however, the floodwaters turned out to be the worst ever.

Opportunists take advantage of flood disaster

Opportunists take advantage of flood disasterDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While many Jakartans have been suffering from the recent flooding, there are many opportunists taking advantage of the disaster throughout the city.

Perceived as criminals, teens get jailed

Perceived as criminals, teens get jailedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Mr. Reporter, please send me to school..,." Yohannes, 16, said when The Jakarta Post visited the city social rehabilitation center in Kedoya, West Jakarta on Friday.

Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002Exhibitions * Painting, Sculpture: PEREK - "Womens' Experiment" by members of the Yogyakarta-based art group, The British Council Gallery, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jendral Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, until Feb. 16.

IMF wants legal action against bad debtors

IMF wants legal action against bad debtorsBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pressure has risen for the government to be firm on bad debtors, as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) called for tougher legal actions against them on Friday and not softer payment terms.

Military sends own team to probe Theys' murder

Military sends own team to probe Theys' murderTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The investigation into the killing of Papuan pro-independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay is likely to end in the same way as other similar murder cases have ended in the past: Low-level military personnel will be...

TV, radio stations distribute help

TV, radio stations distribute help JAKARTA: The severe flooding that has ravaged the capital over the last four days has prompted TV and radio stations to air special programming to distribute assistance to victims.

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

1. VICTIM: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Flood victims, lamenting their fate, launch plea for help 2. BUDGET: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Rp 9.3t budget approved, officials investigated JP/6/TOMMY Tommy's bodyguards get jail for fake documents 4. FIRE: 28 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 9 Lighted candle sparks off Jelambar fire

Consumer confidence continues to fall

Consumer confidence continues to fallThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consumer confidence in the country fell for the third consecutive month in December due to perceived higher threats of inflation and fears of rising unemployment, according to the Danareksa Research Institute.

Four arrested at drug party

Four arrested at drug party BATAM, Riau: Local police arrested two boys and two girls early on Thursday for having a shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) party at the city's Baloi housing complex.The arrest was made following a tip-off from local residents.

IMF review team arrives for two-week mission

IMF review team arrives for two-week missionBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in Jakarta on Thursday for a two-week mission to review the government's progress in meeting reform targets under the letter of intent (LoI).

Tommy's bodyguards get jail for fake documents

Tommy's bodyguards get jail for fake documentsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court handed down verdicts on two former bodyguards of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra on Thursday without hearing the testimony of Tommy, who apparently told the defendants to...

Military slammed for releasing poachers

Military slammed for releasing poachersOyos Saroso, The Jakarta Post, Bandar Lampung A coalition of environmental organizations filed a report with the Lampung Provincial Police to protest the release of nine Navy troops suspected of involvement in illegal animal hunting at the protected Way Kambas...

Jakarta, Bekasi end garbage dump dispute

Jakarta, Bekasi end garbage dump disputeAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The dispute between the Jakarta city administration and the Bekasi mayoralty over the use of the Bantar Gebang garbage dump ended with the signing of a new agreement on Thursday.

TV, radio stations distribute help

TV, radio stations distribute help JAKARTA: The severe flooding that has ravaged the capital over the last four days has prompted TV and radio stations to air special programming to distribute assistance to victims.

Top rubber producers split on export cuts

Top rubber producers split on export cutsVissuta Pothong, Reuters, Bangkok Exporters and officials from the world's top rubber producers, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia have wrapped up a closed-door meeting divided on whether to cut export quotas to boost prices, officials said on Thursday.

French business delegation gets to see Indonesia firsthand

French business delegation gets to see Indonesia firsthandDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a three-day business visit to Indonesia, a delegation of French businessmen concluded that Indonesia is not as bad as it is depicted in the foreign press, and that the country would remain...

KL to demolish RI squatter homes

KL to demolish RI squatter homesM. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia will demolish squatter houses and step up patrols against a feared rush of illegal immigrants after a ban on hiring new Indonesian workers, officials said on Thursday.

Most ministers oppose debt extension plan, says Kwik

Most ministers oppose debt extension plan, says KwikBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister of National Development Planning, Kwik Kian Gie confirmed suspicions on Thursday that Cabinet members were seriously divided over a controversial debt extension plan, saying most members...

Better detection needed for smuggling: Importers

Better detection needed for smuggling: ImportersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent discovery of 19 containers filled with electronic goods and luxury cars in the West Java port of Cirebon has again shown the urgent need for a more effective inspection system with which to combat smuggling,...

RP-U.S. military exercises begin, Moro rebels targeted

RP-U.S. military exercises begin, Moro rebels targetedRuben Alabastro, Reuters, Zamboanga, Philippines The United States and the Philippines on Thursday launched joint military exercises to stamp out the Moro extremist "scourge" in this country's south, as America's war against terror expanded from...

East Timor representation questioned

East Timor representation questionedAlex Wilson and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives' decision to retain four legislators representing East Timor has raised eyebrows as the former Portuguese colony no longer has any official connection to Indonesia let alone...

Nobel Prize is 'political' award: Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad

Nobel Prize is 'political' award: Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Thursday that the Nobel Peace Prize no longer honors peace but is a politically motivated award with the capability of destabilizing countries. "It is a political prize," Mahathir told reporters. "They give ...

Disasters claim more lives in Java and Bali

Disasters claim more lives in Java and BaliThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 14 people were reported killed in floods and landslides caused by incessant rain in various parts of West and East Java, and Bali on Thursday, bringing the total death toll to 22.

Problems with computers

Problems with computers May I say what a relative pleasure it was to handle, if not to read The Jakarta Post today. I thought that, at last, the Post's management had admitted to its error in arranging the newspaper into two sets, with the consequent two loose pages, and had added a bonus of...

Rp 9.3t budget approved, officials investigated

Rp 9.3t budget approved, officials investigatedAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council finally approved the 2002 City Budget worth a total of Rp 9.3 trillion (US$903 million) on Thursday, but two officials have ended up being investigated for alleged collusion over funding...

Indonesia moves closer to East Timor rights trials

Indonesia moves closer to East Timor rights trialsTertiani ZB Simandjutak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite strong opposition from rights activists, head of the Central Jakarta District Court Subardi swore in 11 ad hoc trial judges on Thursday for the much delayed rights tribunal.

Hawkers face daily struggle in Jakarta

Hawkers face daily struggle in JakartaEndang Roh Suciati, Contributor, Jakarta Mamat left his hometown of Sampang-Madura for Jakarta more then eight years ago, but he has no intention of returning even though his days in the big city are far from comfortable.

Lighted candle sparks off Jelambar fire

Lighted candle sparks off Jelambar fireThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A burning candle started a fire that eventually destroyed 20 homes belonging to flood victims in Jelambar Baru, West Jakarta, early on Thursday.

* Headlines: Jakarta governor ready to resign 2

* Headlines: Jakarta governor ready to resign 2* Opinion: Economic solutions won't win war on poverty 4* City: Flood victims launch plea for help 6* National: Disasters claims more lives in Java, Bali 7 * World: Beijing condemns Bush's 'axis of evil' remarks 9* Business: IMF review team arrives for...

Sutiyoso says he is ready to resign

Sutiyoso says he is ready to resignAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has been showered with attacks by critics who say that his administration's incompetence and empty promises have led to major crises -- involving garbage and flooding -- for Jakarta's residents...

PLN won't totally shut down supply

PLN won't totally shut down supply JAKARTA: State-owned electricity company PT PLN's Business Distribution Unit, overseeing Jakarta and Tangerang, will not totally shut down its energy supply to the two areas in the wake of the massive floods in the last few days.

1. Telco (1 x 35)

1. Telco (1 x 35) Flooding disrupts city telephone services 2. Duit (3 x 18) Asian currencies mixed late, dollar proves irrepressible 3. French (2 x 27) French business delegation get to see Indonesia firsthand 4. Gold (2 x 20) Gold, silver steady in Europe, PGMs await news

Hong Kong rejects minimum wage cut for foreign domestic helpers

Hong Kong rejects minimum wage cut for foreign domestic helpersAgence France-Presse, Hong Kong Hong Kong's government on Thursday bowed to pressure from Indonesia and the Philippines and announced it would not go ahead with a proposed cut in the minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers.

PSM books second win

PSM books second win MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Host PSM booked its second victory at the 2002 Bank Mandiri National Soccer League by defeating PSS of Sleman, Yogyakarta, on Wednesday evening.PSM's international Joseph Lewono opened the lead at the end of the first half while Rocky Putiray extended...

Planned RI-GAM meeting still unclear

Planned RI-GAM meeting still unclearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The planned peace talks between Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) scheduled by the Henry Dunant Center (HDC) for humanitarian dialogue in Geneva, Switzerland, on Feb.

JP/12/Bej

JP/12/Bej Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Jan. 31, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 41,500 Adindo Foresta 75 5 167,500...

Mega says AFTA needs 'escape clause'

Mega says AFTA needs 'escape clause'Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri called for on Thursday the creation of an "escape clause" in the implementation of the AFTA regional trade pact to help member countries facing special difficulties in the early...

Antara/Hisar Sitanggang

Antara/Hisar SitanggangPEACE PROCESS: A number of Ambon Muslims and Christians mix together in a traditional market in the city. The two warring factions have been involved in a reconciliation process mediated by the central government to end the three-year sectarian conflict that has claimed...

1. Longsor: 8 x 4 lines

1. Longsor: 8 x 4 linesDisasters claim more lives in Java, Bali 2. KPU: 20 x 2 lines:DPR drags feet in revising election bill: KPU member 3. Komnas: 24 x 2 lines:'Military, police must abide by law over probe of rights abuses'4. Hunter: 32 x 1 lineMilitary slammed for releasing poachers5.

Public become

Public become cash cowsFrom Koran TempoThe almost simultaneous increases in the rates of the state electricity company PLN, fuel prices and telephone services from state telecommunications company Telkom in January 2002 have created the impression that the government does not care about the dire...

Eko Supriyanto dances into the limelight

Eko Supriyanto dances into the limelightBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java Nothing is more irritating to Eko Supriyanto than being labeled an "artist who compromises for the market", simply because he works in collaboration with mainstream artists.

Floods recede as victims cry for help

Floods recede as victims cry for helpThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The floods, which have paralyzed the city for the last three days, slowly started to recede on Thursday but remained an inconvenience for many.Meanwhile, many thousands of victims were in desperate need of help.

Pro XL consumers file suit against the firm

Pro XL consumers file suit against the firm JAKARTA: A group of 105 users of Pro XL prepaid card filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the card issuer PT Excelcomindo Pratama and the director general of post and telecommunication for increasing the pulse charges without prior notification.

Officers must abide by law: Commission

Officers must abide by law: CommissionTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations (KPP HAM) during the 1999 Trisakti, Semanggi I and Semanggi II incidents has insisted that the military and police officers allegedly...

Remember `Konfrontasi'?

Remember `Konfrontasi'? The government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri is facing its most important test to date, as it considers how best to respond to Malaysia's controversial decision to deport 450,000 Indonesian workers.