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Police summon Gus Dur as witness in extortion case

Police summon Gus Dur as witness in extortion caseDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police are to question former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid in relation to a Rp 15 billion extortion case involving Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the youngest son of former president Soeharto.

Sriwedari Park's glory days now just a distant memory

Sriwedari Park's glory days now just a distant memoryKartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Surakarta For Surakartans, Sriwedari Park is not only a city park. Its function went beyond that until it changed with the times.When celebrating its centenary on Jan.

JP/3/INSIGHT

JP/3/INSIGHTWhither civil society? Are we getting closer or farther from becoming a civil societyJ. Soedjati Djiwandono Political Analyst Jakarta Both Sukarno, through his "guided democracy", and Soeharto through his "Pancasila democracy", robbed the sovereignty and power of the people.

Paiton energy plan to develop additional power plants

Paiton energy plan to develop additional power plantsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Paiton Energy, the owner of the coal-fired Paiton I power plant, is exploring the development of one or two additional power units in Paiton, Probolinggo, East Java as part of its expansion program.

The President's speech

The President's speech President Megawati Soekarnoputri's New Year's Eve speech, which was recorded on Dec. 28 before she took off for vacations in Bali, reflects the inherent [tendency] trait of[for] Indonesians to look only at the positive side of things.

Govt tells refugees to go home or be resettled

Govt tells refugees to go home or be resettledFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Social Welfare Jusuf Kalla says the government will resolve refugee problems across the country in the next six-months as security conditions in most conflict areas has improved...

Environmentalists oppose plan to dissolve Bapedal

Environmentalists oppose plan to dissolve BapedalTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Environmentalists strongly rejected on Thursday the government's plan to dissolve the Environmental Impact Control Agency (Bapedal) and merge it with the Office of the State Minister of the...

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Asian moneys up late on yen, stock market gains 2. Euro ( 2X 24) Europe could wake up with painful hangover 3. Flood ( 1 X 32) Floods hit Sumatra rubber area 4. OIL ( 2 X 27) Oil flirts with seven-week highs about US$21/barrel

Telkom's service

Telkom's serviceFrom RepublikaThe plan for a telephone rate increase of 21.67 percent in 2002 using a flat-rate system and in the following year using a "rebalancing formula" should be reviewed. As a consumer, I expect PT Telkom to give its attention to the following:1. Law no.

Jakarta's garbage fiasco worsens

Jakarta's garbage fiasco worsensAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta city administration has accused the Bekasi municipality of blackmail, saying it considered not to continue using Bantar Gebang as its garbage dump.

Police bust gun shipment headed for Poso

Police bust gun shipment headed for PosoJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar City police in Makassar seized a shipment of two guns bound for nearby Poso on Wednesday, thwarting an apparent attempt to scuttle the Malino peace agreement signed by the Central Sulawesi regency's warring factions in...

City launches migrant operations

City launches migrant operationsThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Despite criticism, the Jakarta city administration has officially launched an operation against illegal migrants in an effort to curb urbanization.

THRIFT CAMPAIGN: State Minister of Research and Technology Hatta

THRIFT CAMPAIGN: State Minister of Research and Technology Hatta Radjasa (extreme right), State Minister of Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin (second from right), Minister of Finance Boediono (third from right), State Minister of the Environment Nabiel Makarim (fourth from right), State Minister...

Special team seeks bomb suspect

Special team seeks bomb suspect JAKARTA: Police said on Thursday that a 123 member antiterrorist bomb squad had been formed to track down Tarmizi, 21, one of the main suspects in the New Year's Day grenade blast on Jl. Bulungan, South Jakarta."The squad, led by Adj. Sr. Comr.

Protesters demand expulsion of activist

Protesters demand expulsion of activistFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Around 1,000 protesters marched outside the Batam mayor's office in Riau on Thursday, demanding that an independent labor leader be evicted from the island, known for its industry, following a recent rally he had led to oppose...

100 detained after Cirebon brawl

100 detained after Cirebon brawl CIREBON, West Java: At least 100 people have been rounded up for their involvement in a mass brawl between two villages in Cirebon, West Java, local police said on Thursday.

JP/2/KODAM

JP/2/KODAMMega bows to military, allows Aceh commandThe Jakarta Post JakartaCoordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said in Jakarta on Thursday that President Megawati Soekarnoputri will issue a decision on the reestablishment of the military command in...

The Free Aceh Movement (GAM) will accept the special autonomy law

The Free Aceh Movement (GAM) will accept the special autonomy law after all Acehnese have an opportunity to express their stance toward the law through a free and democratic referendum, monitored by international organization.

2. Century -- Day the 21st century began

2. Century -- Day the 21st century began2 X 32 36 pt Bodoni Sept. 11 terrorism in NY and DC marks the opening of new century It should be noted, however, that Sept. 11 could mark the opening chapter of the new century if the global community found a ray of light in its struggle to establish a new...

1. Short: 10 x 4 lines

1. Short: 10 x 4 linesKerosene shortages irk residents in West Java2. Malaria: 20 x 2 linesMalaria claims 60 lives in 6 months in Banyumas3. Batam: 16 x 2 linesProtesters demand expulsion of activist 4. Kabur: 16 x 2 lineTwo inmates escape Cirebon prison

The face of Islam

The face of Islam Looking at stories about Islam in Indonesia (and just for the sake of argument, let's take CNN's coverage as an example), the outside world could be forgiven for thinking that the long-held image of tolerant, peace-loving and moderate Muslims in Indonesia no longer reflected...

Floods hit Sumatra rubber factories, plantations

Floods hit Sumatra rubber factories, plantationsGrace Nirang, Reuters, Jakarta Floods have inundated some rubber factories and plantations in Indonesia's top rubber growing area of North Sumatra, destroying stocks and disrupting supplies, industry sources said on Thursday.

Questioning of ill-fated train driver goes on

Questioning of ill-fated train driver goes onorProbe into deadly train crash presses onNana Rukmana The Jakarta Post Brebes Police continued their questioning of the driver of the Empu Jaya train on Wednesday, after he was named as the possible culprit in last month's train crash that killed 30...

'Controversial firm' advises IBRA on BCA

'Controversial firm' advises IBRA on BCABerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consultancy firm Deloitte & Touche, which advised the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) on the controversial sale of a former Salim Group company, PT Indomobil Sukses Internasional, has resurfaced as...

targets Actual

targets Actual GDP growth 3.5% 3.5% Inflation 9-10% 12.5% Budget deficit 3.7% 3.7% BI benchmark rate 15.0% 16.2% Rupiah vs US$ Rp 9,600 Rp 10,256

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Stone Lithographs and Paintings by Ken Pattern, Koi Galeri/Restoran Jl Mahakam I/2 (Tel: 722 2864), 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. until Jan. 31. * Painting Menjemput Impian by Damay, Yaqub Elka, Zeita Gallery, Jl. Kemang Timur no. 71, South Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

JP/11/Deloitte

JP/11/Deloitte Berni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Jakarta Consultancy firm Deloitte & Touche, which advised the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) on the controversial sale of a former Salim Group company, PT Indomobil Sukses Internasional, has resurfaced as IBRA's consultant for the high-...

Implementation of Islamic law in Aceh met coolly

Implementation of Islamic law in Aceh met coollyIbnu Mat Nur, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Syariah (Islamic law) has officially been implemented in the province of Aceh or Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam since the beginning of 2002, but Acehnese leaders expressed pessimism on Thursday about the...

Witnesses heard in Yacobus case

Witnesses heard in Yacobus case JAKARTA: The prosecution brought seven witnesses before the Central Jakarta District Court in the trial of an East Timorese militiaman charged with murdering an international peacekeeper from New Zealand two years ago.One of the witnesses, Corp.

OPEC sees average 2002 oil price at $22 a barrel

OPEC sees average 2002 oil price at $22 a barrelAssociated Press Caracas OPEC's secretary general said Wednesday that oil prices will average US$22 a barrel this year, expressing confidence that prices will remain within the group's target range.A recent 1.

1. BANJIR: 50 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 18

1. BANJIR: 50 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 18 Residents ill-prepared for anticipated floods 2. GUSDUR: 40 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 15 Police to summon Gus Dur as witness in extortion case 3. ZENDRA: 36 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 42 Four-year sentence demanded for high court judge 4.

Wary Asian countries eye brighter economy in 2002, say analysts

Wary Asian countries eye brighter economy in 2002, say analystsAlan Wheatley, Reuters, Tokyo Asia's second recession in three years seems to be drawing to a close, but doubts about the vigor of a recovery in exports and the risk of a sharp fall in the yen mean 2002 is shaping up as a modest...

targets realization

targets realization GDP growth 3.5% 3.5% (estimate) Inflation 9-10% 12.5% Budget deficit 3.7% 3.7% BI average rate 15.0% 16.2% Rupiah vs US$ Rp 9,600 Rp 10,256

Papua governor sees 'room' for change in new autonomy

Papua governor sees 'room' for change in new autonomyAgence France-Presse, Jakarta The governor of Indonesia's newly autonomous province of Papua on Thursday greeted the remote region's new freedoms as a chance to change the disadvantaged lives of its people.

Palembang short of fuel

Palembang short of fuel PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Palembang, the capital of South Sumatra, has experienced fuel shortages over the last two weeks. Cars were seen lining up for more than one kilometer, just to enter gas stations along Jl. Veteran and Jl. Demang Lebar Daun.

Civil servant gets 18-month prison term

Civil servant gets 18-month prison term PAREPARE, South Sulawesi: The Parepare District Court sentenced Hasanuddin, a 40-year old civil servant, to 18 months in prison on Thursday for consuming shabu-shabu (crystal amphetamine).

Bogor Park gives Rp 400m to city

Bogor Park gives Rp 400m to city BOGOR: Kebun Raya Bogor (Botanical Garden Park) beginning this year will contribute between Rp 200 and Rp 400 million to the city mayoralty, depending on the number of visitors to the park per year.

Security in Aceh conducive

Security in Aceh conducive JAKARTA: Chief of Military Operations in Aceh Brig. Gen. M. Djali Yusuf said in Lhokseumawe, Aceh, on Thursday that security in Aceh had increasingly become conducive, particularly after the imposition of Presidential Instruction (Inpres) No.

Malaysia building naval base near border with RP

Malaysia building naval base near border with RPAgencies, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia will build a training base for its navy commando in the eastern state of Sabah, the site of recent incursions by Islamic rebels from the Philippines, senior officers said.Capt.

Employers reminded of wage ruling

Employers reminded of wage ruling JAKARTA: Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea urged employers, especially those in the capital, to abide by the new regulation on minimum wage increases.

Teen sex education planned

Teen sex education plannedFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The new chief of the National Family Planning Coordination Board (BKKBN), Yaumil C. Agoes Achir, will embark on an information campaign on reproductive health education for teenagers.

Estrada allowed to leave detention

Estrada allowed to leave detention PHILIPPINES: An anti-graft court on Thursday allowed deposed Philippine president Joseph Estrada to leave detention for post- operative eye check-ups later this month.

Reform-minded members brace for PPP Reformasi

Reform-minded members brace for PPP ReformasiTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Disgruntled followers of the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) are planning to break away from the party they see as too old-fashioned and out of touch to attract younger voters.

1. CPP ( 4 x 14)

1. CPP ( 4 x 14) Pertamina, Riau sign agreement to operate CPP block 2. IBRA (2 x 24) 'Controversial firm' advises IBRA on BCA sale 3. Paiton (2 x 27) Paiton Energy plans to develop additonal power plants 4. Price (2 x 27) Car prices could drop following implementation of AFTA: Gaikindo 5.

Two escape Cirebon prison

Two escape Cirebon prisonThe Jakarta Post, Cirebon Prisoner Mulyadi, sentenced to death for murder and Muhammad Ali, serving out a 14-year jail sentence for murder and illegal possession of firearms, broke out of the Kesambi Penitentiary in Cirebon, West Java, on Tuesday officials said.

2 x 20 48 pt

2 x 20 48 pt Minimum wage increase: Bread crumbs for the poor Peter Gardiner Social Researcher Technical Advisor Insan Hitawasana Sejahtera Jakarta 2. Hague -- Judgment at The Hague: Stepping into "the breach" 1 x 28 36 pt Sex Slaves vindicated at The Hague Ma. Ceres P.

'Car prices could drop following implementation of AFTA'

'Car prices could drop following implementation of AFTA'Adianto P.Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Car prices on the domestic market could drop this year following the implementation of the ASEAN free trade area scheme (AFTA), the country's car association said Thursday.

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSX.rm .plStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.2, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,125 0 2,500 Adindo...

Motorcycle sales to exceed precrisis level in 2002

Motorcycle sales to exceed precrisis level in 2002The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Looking at the improved economic situation, the Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Association (AISI) predicts that motorcycle sales will surpass the two million mark this year,Association chairman Ridwan Gunawan predicted that...

Asian currencies mostly down late

Asian currencies mostly down lateNetty Ismail, Dow Jones, Singapore Most Asian currencies resumed their descent late Wednesday - following a repose on New Year's Eve - as the wobbly Japanese yen maintained its hold on the market on the first trading day of 2002.