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Bulog to boost stocks amid fear of fall in rice output

Bulog to boost stocks amid fear of fall in rice outputAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) will boost its rice buffer stock next year amid fears that the country's rice output could drop as farmers have delayed planting crops this year due to the...

Malaysia's PM-in-waiting spells out policies

Malaysia's PM-in-waiting spells out policiesHazlin Hassan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's prime-minister-in-waiting, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, has given the first detailed insight into how he plans to run the country when he takes over from veteran leader Mahathir Mohamad next October.

Police summons Suripto for graft

Police summons Suripto for graft JAKARTA: Police said on Wednesday they had summoned a former top forestry ministry official for questioning as a suspect in a graft case involving the purchase of two helicopters.

Don't be hypocritical

Don't be hypocriticalFrom KompasWe have recently observed an historical day, Sept. 30, the day when the September 30 Movement (G30S) and the Indonesian Communist Party committed atrocities on Sept. 30, 1965, causing the deaths of several army generals.

Ba'asyir's detention extended for 40 days

Ba'asyir's detention extended for 40 daysDamar Harsanto and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors extended on Wednesday the detention of Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir for another 40 days, saying they need more time to complete his case documents.National Police deputy spokesman Sr.

Bali Police find grenade, ammunition

Bali Police find grenade, ammunition As the investigation into the Bali bombing on Oct. 12 continues, police in the provincial capital of Denpasar secured a grenade and ammunition in the early hours of Wednesday morning in the city's downtown area following a tip-off.

Rampant muggings

Rampant muggingsFrom Media Indonesia A mugging occurred in broad daylight before my very eyes on Nov. 11 at Jembatan Dua, Tambora. And on the same day, between the Semanggi Bridge and Ratu Plaza another mugging took place on a public bus. It seems that not a single day passes without a mugging.

Puppet show held to relieve stress

Puppet show held to relieve stressJakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The Oct. 12 attack in Kuta left many people in Bali with physical and mental wounds, especially those directly affected by the tragedy and the people who closely worked to help ease their suffering, such as medical staff and volunteers.

Soldiers face light sentences for attack

Soldiers face light sentences for attackApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Military prosecutors demanded on Wednesday sentences of between 10 months and 42 months in jail for 19 soldiers standing trial for their alleged role in an attack on police in Binjai, North Sumatra, that...

Strange Megawati

Strange Megawati President Megawati Soekarnoputri clearly refused to sack Attorney General M.A. Rachman for his public lies regarding his personal wealth. She argued that dismissing Rachman did not guarantee that the next Attorney General would be better and cleaner.

(Advertorial for Sleman regency)

(Advertorial for Sleman regency)Business and pleasure in Sleman regency Maybe you are one of those people who finds it difficult to fit a little relaxation and recreation into your tight business schedule.

Headings

Headings1. Highway: 30 x 1 lineSumatran highways in poor condition2. Kapal: 35 x 1 line Govt mulls tougher fines for foreign dredgers3. Papandayan: 24 x 1 lineMt. Papandayan's activities increase

Caltex enhances security in mine

Caltex enhances security in mine PEKANBARU, Riau: U.S.-based mining and oil company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI) has stepped up security in its vast mine compound in the province following a series of bomb hoaxes and Oct. 12 Bali terror bombing.

Kelapa Gading slum fire leaves thousands homeless

Kelapa Gading slum fire leaves thousands homelessNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents of the Pulo Ngandang area in West Kelapa Gading sub- district, North Jakarta, may have to spend Idul Fitri in temporary shelters as their houses were destroyed by fire in the early hours of...

UN appeals for $72.8m in humanitarian aid for RI

UN appeals for $72.8m in humanitarian aid for RIDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An appeal for humanitarian aid for Indonesia was launched on Wednesday by United Nations agencies and international non- governmental organizations (NGOs) in a bid to support the country's efforts in...

'I'm saving to buy new clothes for my daughters'

'I'm saving to buy new clothes for my daughters' The slow pace of business in the city has not stopped people from preparing to return to their hometowns to celebrate Idul Fitri. Some have even set aside a special budget to buy gifts for their relatives at home as part of the yearly tradition.

Bylaw on kites in offing

Bylaw on kites in offing TANGERANG: In response to complaints filed by 20 airline companies about the problems caused by kites, the municipal administration is set to issue a bylaw banning their flying around Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

Key issues threaten Aceh peace accord

Key issues threaten Aceh peace accordThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Minor hurdles are threatening the proposed peace accord despite an announcement that both the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) were strongly committed to signing the peace deal on Dec. 9.

PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper eyes sustainable forestry

PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper eyes sustainable forestry PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP) is accelerating the establishment of acacia plantations in the province of Riau as a sustainable wood source.

Muslim leaders' help needed to arrest suspects

Muslim leaders' help needed to arrest suspectsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya Following the police move to search pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) for the Bali bomb suspects, a respected Muslim leader pleaded on Wednesday that influential Muslim clerics be involved in the effort to apprehend...

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 21, 2002

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 21, 2002Exhibitions* Classical Balinese Painting, Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Tel. 0361 975136), until Dec. 9. * Painting Life in Harmony, works of Subroto, Museum Neka, Ubud, until Dec. 9.

Megawati official residence extended temporarily: Aide

Megawati official residence extended temporarily: AideFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's official residence on Jl.Teuku Umar, Central Jakarta, has been extended because the main house is under renovation, an official from the State Secretariat said...

We wish to express our deepest

We wish to express our deepest condolences on the passing ofH. Syamsu St. Pangeran (70 years of age)father of Ridwan Ilhamsyah, one of our EDP staff members, on Nov. 20, 2002 in Bukittinggi, West SumatraBurial will be in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra on Nov.

Jailed politician Anwar ordered to pay legal costs: The High

Jailed politician Anwar ordered to pay legal costs: The High Court on Wednesday ordered jailed former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim to pay 15,000 ringgit (US$3,950) in legal costs to Malaysia's ex-prisons chief following a failed court application.

BI cuts interest rates to 13.06 percent, more to come

BI cuts interest rates to 13.06 percent, more to comeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia cut the weighted average interest rate on one- month SBI promissory notes at Wednesday's auction to 13.06 percent from 13.

1. Ketupat - 4x12

1. Ketupat - 4x12 'Takbiran' banned amid security concerns 2. School - 1x 30 City to exempt poor from school fees 3. Budget - 2x 25 City rapped for hiking budget but ignoring public interests 4. Doson - 1x 38 Workers march to demand severance pay 5.

Expired food seized from stores

Expired food seized from stores BOGOR: Dozens of expired food items were confiscated by the police from a number of supermarkets in Bogor on Tuesday afternoon.Bogor Police chief of detectives First Insp. Fridon said the items were seized from a Hero supermarket on Jl.

Police should focus on RDX not chlorate, expert says

Police should focus on RDX not chlorate, expert saysDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Conflicting statements issued by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the National Police on the specific materials used in the Oct.

Govt mulls tougher fines for foreign dredgers

Govt mulls tougher fines for foreign dredgersHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Having lost in a legal battle against the owners of seven foreign dredgers, the government is considering imposing a heavier fine of Rp 315 billion (US$35.2 million) on each owner of the vessels.

'Takbiran' banned amid security concerns

'Takbiran' banned amid security concernsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso announced on Wednesday that city leaders would prohibit takbiran parades, the raucous street rallies held on the eve of Idul Fitri when revelers shout Allahu Akbar mostly from the backs of trucks...

Govt provides legal aid to raid victims

Govt provides legal aid to raid victims JAKARTA: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Wednesday that the government would provide legal aid to citizens subjected to recent antiterrorist raids should they decide to sue the Australian government.

City rapped for hiking budget but ignoring public interests

City rapped for hiking budget but ignoring public interestsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration was rebuked on Wednesday for trying to squeeze more money out of the public by increasing taxes while at the same time being incapable of spending Rp 2.1 trillion of the Rp 9.

Indonesian fans brace for `Meteor' shower

Indonesian fans brace for `Meteor' showerHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 750 fans of Taiwanese drama Meteor Garden here could not bear to wait four days to see the sequel of their favorite serial back on local television.

Ex-official on trial for alleged corruption

Ex-official on trial for alleged corruption TANGERANG: The Tangerang District Court began the trial on Wednesday of the former Tangerang municipal administration assistant head of development for the alleged misappropriation of Rp 6 billion.

Political parties get Rp 1b grants

Political parties get Rp 1b grants MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The South Sulawesi provincial administration has disbursed Rp 1 billion in financial assistance for 48 political parties, which earned votes in the 1999 general election.

TV Program: Thursday, November 21, 2002

TV Program: Thursday, November 21, 2002TVRI 6:00 a.m. News7:30 Sports8:00 The Story of Imam Buchari9:00 TV Drama10:30 Quiz11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News3:00 Live Show4:00 Children's Program5:30 Quiz5:40 Religious Teachings6:00 News6:30 TV Drama 8:00 Nuzulul Qur'an (Live)9:00...

Ramadhan and its paradoxes

Ramadhan and its paradoxesFrom Koran TempoIt is the Muslim's fasting month now. We must welcome this auspicious month with gratitude to God for in this month we are made aware of the existence of people who are too poor to have a decent meal.

Activity increases at Mt. Papandayan

Activity increases at Mt. PapandayanBudianto, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The directorate general of volcanology affairs and mitigation at the mines and energy ministry called on people living on the slopes of Mt Papandayan to remain alert, as the volcano showed signs of increased activity again...

Ministers to visit Manokwari

Ministers to visit Manokwari JAYAPURA, Papua: Nine ministers were scheduled to visit Manokwari on Nov. 23, 2002 to see the injured victims of an earthquake that killed eight people in the districts of Ransiki and Oransbari in the regency in October.

Tourist arrivals to hit six-year low, minister says

Tourist arrivals to hit six-year low, minister saysFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government estimates that foreign tourist arrivals will dip by 16.5 percent to 4.3 million for the 12 months of 2002 compared to 5.15 million in 2001, due to the Bali bombing on Oct. 12.

More autonomy bills drafted

More autonomy bills draftedKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is preparing several bills that will bolster the implementation of regional autonomy including the one on the arrangement of territorial borders to avoid conflict among regional administrations.

Effective government may remain a dream

Effective government may remain a dreamSayidiman Suryohadiprojo, Former Governor, National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas), Jakarta It is clear that Indonesia badly needs an effective government: A government with a vision of a better Indonesia and with the capability to make it a reality.

Japan, U.S. initiate meeting to rebuild shattered Aceh

Japan, U.S. initiate meeting to rebuild shattered AcehMoch. N. Kurniawan and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japan and the U.S. have initiated a meeting to support the peace settlement for Aceh in Tokyo and produce post-war financial assistance for the strife-torn province.

Sumatran highways in poor condition

Sumatran highways in poor conditionOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandar Lampung The poor condition of three highways that connect Sumatra with Java threatens the safety of motorists and those traveling to their hometowns on the two islands for the Idul Fitri and Christmas holidays.

Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaThursdayMaghrib 5.54 p.m.FridayImsak 3:55 a.m.Subuh 4:05 a.m.

Learning peace journalism from Manado

Learning peace journalism from ManadoJake Lynch, Reporting the World, London, jakemlynch@aol.com If there is one group of people in Indonesia whose lives have changed most dramatically since the fall of the New Order government four years ago, it must be journalists.

Dealing with big debtors

Dealing with big debtors Corruption, collusion and weak law enforcement are central to the hugely controversial way in which the government has been dealing with former bank shareholders who signed agreements in 1998 to settle over Rp 141 trillion (US$15.6 billion) in debts to the state.

China after the Communist Party's 16th congress

China after the Communist Party's 16th congressJusuf Wanandi, Co-founder, Member, Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta The outcome of the 16th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has to be understood in historical terms.

Volunteers helped to come to terms with trauma

Volunteers helped to come to terms with traumaTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Every tragedy has its own story and leaves its own scars. For the volunteers in Bali who rushed to help after the terrorist attack there, they have their own traumas and memories to deal with.

Workers march to demand severance pay

Workers march to demand severance payMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Some 2,500 of 6,890 former workers of PT Doson Indonesia, a subcontractor of U.S. shoe giant Nike in Tangerang held a rally on Tuesday to demand severance pay, which they claimed had not been paid since the company...