Archive: 20 October 2001
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Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Shorter work hours: Textile and garment companies operating in
Shorter work hours: Textile and garment companies operating in Bandung and Majalaya, West Java, have cut their employees' work hours over the past two weeks due to a drop in orders from the United States and European countries, an executive said.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
219 anthrax cases cured in Vietnam
219 anthrax cases cured in Vietnam VIETNAM: Doctors have diagnosed 219 people infected with anthrax in Vietnam over the past five years, but all were cured, an official in Hanoi said on Friday. Most of the patients, mainly from northern mountainous provinces populated by ethnic minority groups,...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
A joint sponsorship?
A joint sponsorship? I refer to the article in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 12, 2001 titled WHO names tennis star Angie as one of its health champions.I cannot understand the rationale and criteria behind the World Health Organization's (WHO) decision to appoint Angelique Widjaja to a six-month...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Tebet holds anti-sweeping call
Tebet holds anti-sweeping call JAKARTA: Residents of Tebet in South Jakarta along with local administration and security authorities held a gathering on Friday to make a stand against sweeping campaigns on foreigners, reports said.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
PDI-P House chairmanship
PDI-P House chairmanship JAKARTA: Legislator Roy B.B. Janis was elected chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) faction in the House of Representatives on Friday, replacing Arifin Panigoro.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Hamzah to visit Aceh next month
Hamzah to visit Aceh next month JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz will visit strife-torn Aceh province early in November in a bid to continue dialog with the Acehnese community, reports said on Friday.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Stop demos, offer food, prayers to Afghans: VP
Stop demos, offer food, prayers to Afghans: VPThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz asked Muslim groups to stop anti- U.S. protests because President Megawati Soekarnoputri had already accommodated their aspirations in her Oct. 14, 2001 statement.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
The rains are coming
The rains are coming The utter confusion that crippled Jakarta's traffic system earlier this week was not a first for the Indonesian capital in recent years. It was, however, assuredly one of the worst.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Modern 'wayang' to grace Jakartan stage
Modern 'wayang' to grace Jakartan stageTarko Sudiarno, Contributor, Yogyakarta Despite the many modern stage performances on offer in Indonesia, wayang kulit (leather shadow puppet) can still find a special spot in the hearts of its fans.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Poland's old city Cracow expected to become sister city of Yogyakarta
Poland's old city Cracow expected to become sister city of YogyakartaOei Eng Goan, The Jakarta Post, Cracow As a country that has a myriad of historical relics and dozens of nature reserves, Poland is indeed an attractive land for tourists.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Oil executive criticizes oil and gas law
Oil executive criticizes oil and gas law Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaA top executive of a major American oil and gas firm criticized on Friday the oil and gas bill, which is expected to be passed into law next week, saying it failed to accommodate investors' interests.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Dutch Graphic Design, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until Nov. 3. * Indonesian Comic, the British Council, S. Wijoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Man stabbed to death in police raid
Man stabbed to death in police raid KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Forty-one-year-old La Mulia was stabbed to death at Marhum Bau-bau seaport, Buton, upon arrival from Ambon on Thursday.The victim was stabbed by an unidentified man after he refused to allow his bag to be examined by local police.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Salute to 'TVRI'
Salute to 'TVRI'From Warta KotaEvery Sunday evening, TVRI airs a refreshing, interesting and entertaining program called "Dansa Yo Dansa" (Let's Dance). The live show, presented by Kris Biantoro, a famous entertainer and emcee in this country, plays an important role in enlivening the program, and...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Rupiah Rates Oct.19
Rupiah Rates Oct.19 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,575.00 10,575.00 10,025.00 10,125.00Austrian schilling 1 628.14 694.12 657.66 664.59Australian dollar 1 4,853.57 5,365.76 5,081.67 5,137.43Belgian franc 1 214.26 236.77 224.33 226.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
AGO seeks permission to summon Akbar
AGO seeks permission to summon AkbarThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office will submit a request to President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Monday seeking her permission to summon and question House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung over his alleged role in a graft case...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Annoying Australia
Annoying Australia Australia again! That white-skinned country to the south of Indonesia behaves like a brat. This time, Australia is annoying us just because President Megawati has made a little change in her stance regarding the U.S. attack on Afghanistan.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Caltex refuses to damn U.S., allies
Caltex refuses to damn U.S., alliesGema Setara, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru American oil company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI) rejected condemning the military strikes launched by the United States and its allies on Afghanistan, saying that it could not make a political decision because it was...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Police receives bomb threat
Police receives bomb threat JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police Headquarters received a bomb threat on Friday, prompting police to evacuate visitors from the city's vehicle registration office to allow the Gegana bomb squad to conduct a search.A duty officer at the police administration office, Brig.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Aceh refugees stranded in Cianjur
Aceh refugees stranded in Cianjur CIANJUR, West Java: At least ten families of Acehnese refugees who face an uncertain future in Cianjur, West Java, are in desperate need of financial assistance from local authorities.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Protest dashes retailers' hopes for better business
Protest dashes retailers' hopes for better businessMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The massive anti-U.S. demonstration on Friday shattered the hopes of a more conducive atmosphere which had started to emerge over the past few days among businesspeople.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
API sees 2001 textile export to drop by 25%
API sees 2001 textile export to drop by 25%Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Textile Association (API) on Friday said it expected the country's 2001 textile export to decline by 25 percent from US$8.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
1. Asia (3x14)
1. Asia (3x14) Asia govts turn big spenders in bad economic times 2. BI (3x12) BI to maintain tight monetary policy 3. OECD (2x18) OECD to slash 2002 growth prospects 4. Bank (2x18) Thai banks' earnings below forecasts 5. Japan freezes Taliban accounts
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Public relations officers annoyed by bogus journalists
Public relations officers annoyed by bogus journalistsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several public relations officers have lodged complaints with the Press Council over the unrestrained activities of hundreds of bogus journalists, who attempt to intimidate professionals for money.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Pelti to field young players for 2002 Davis Cup tie
Pelti to field young players for 2002 Davis Cup tieNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the chances of winning slim to say the least, Indonesia is being urged to field a young team in its Asia/Oceania Zone Group 1 Davis Cup tie in New Zealand next February.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Three white tigers dead
Three white tigers deadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A former employee of the Ragunan Zoo disclosed on Friday that three white tiger cubs died last month due to what he claims was improper care and feeding by handlers of the rare animals.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Students protest fuel shortage in Manado
Students protest fuel shortage in Manado MANADO, North Sulawesi: Hundreds of students of Manado University staged a demonstration, demanding local authorities and the state-owned Pertamina solve the fuel shortage that has affected the province over the last two weeks.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
RI yet to respond to anthrax threat
RI yet to respond to anthrax threatAnnastashya Emmanuelle and Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the anthrax attacks in the United States, the government has yet to take any special precautions against the possibility of such attacks being repeated here.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Govt support for 'Blue Sky' project may spark protest
Govt support for 'Blue Sky' project may spark protestFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An activist has expressed fears that the government's plan to exempt taxis fueled by natural gas from import duty as part of the effort to promote clean energy usage could violate free trade principles...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
House rushes to complete budget
House rushes to complete budgetDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators worked overtime on Friday to complete the crucial deliberation of the government-proposed 2002 state budget by the Saturday deadline.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Executive criticizes oil and gas law
Executive criticizes oil and gas lawMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A top executive of a major American oil and gas firm criticized on Friday the oil and gas bill, which is expected to be passed into law next week, saying it failed to accommodate investors' interests.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Workers extorted by taxi drivers
Workers extorted by taxi drivers MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Ten women workers who arrived at the Selaparang airport in Matraman, East Lombok from Malaysia were forced to pay exorbitant fares taxi drivers on their way home on Thursday.Lilik Madyono, president of PT Amestara Raya Corp.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Thaksin's firm hit by complaints
Thaksin's firm hit by complaints THAILAND: A cellular phone company founded by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is being bombarded with complaints from users for overcharging, a senator said in Bangkok on Friday.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX.rm .plStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.19, 2001:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,300 100 257,500 Adindo...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
JP/5/ASIP
JP/5/ASIPASIP A. HASANI, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Passing silverware shops along the narrow streets of the ancient town of Kota Gede -- in the southeast of downtown Yogyakarta -- will always remind Jumali of his previous silvercraft business, which no longer exists following the monstrous blow...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
N. Sumatran activists protest sand mining
N. Sumatran activists protest sand miningApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Activists warned authorities in North Sumatra about the possibility of environmental damage following a plan to extract sand from the province's eastern coastal areas to Malaysia and Singapore, saying it could hasten...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
UN urged to supervise WTC justice
UN urged to supervise WTC justice JAKARTA: Several Indonesian religious figures urged the United Nations on Friday to assume authority for cases relating to the terrorist attacks in the U.S. on Sept. 11, to ensure the enforcement of both national and international laws.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
'TVRI' runs ads in age of competition
'TVRI' runs ads in age of competitionLuas Samudera, Contributor, Jakarta While four budding commercial television stations are counting the days ahead a deadline for their maiden broadcast at the end of October, Indonesian state television TVRI made a surprising move by defying a 20-year ban on...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Car thief shot to death in Jambi
Car thief shot to death in Jambi JAMBI: A car thief identified as Yah, 24, was shot dead in Tanjung Jabung for resisting arrest on Friday.Adj. Sr. Comr. Suedi Husein, chief of the Tanjung Jabung Police precinct, said police shot the suspect when he tried to escape.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Tangerang halts illegal levies
Tangerang halts illegal leviesMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The Tangerang municipal administration agreed on Friday to temporarily stop collecting a road use levy imposed on truck drivers following the attacks on 16 collection booths by angry drivers.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
1. Shop: 4 cols, 2 line, 2x 24
1. Shop: 4 cols, 2 line, 2x 24Protest dashes retailers' hopes for better business 2. Ragunan - 1 col, 4 lines. 4x 6Three white tigers dead 3. Levy: 1x 24 Collection of levies halted
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX.rm .plStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.19, 2001:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,300 100 257,500 Adindo...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Bush was to pursue his diplomatic offensive to rally support
Bush was to pursue his diplomatic offensive to rally support for the war on terrorism on Saturday with a host of bilateral meetings with Asia-Pacific leaders.Bush, here to enlist APEC members in the coalition behind U.S.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
'Becak' perplexes Cirebon administration
'Becak' perplexes Cirebon administrationNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon The number of becak (pedicab) drivers operating in the West Java coastal town of Cirebon has increased drastically over the last three years, a researcher has revealed.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Refugees stance does not hamper ties with Jakarta, Canberra says
Refugees stance does not hamper ties with Jakarta, Canberra saysPeter O'Connor, Associated Press, Canberra The Australian government claimed on Friday it was making progress with Indonesia in agreements to stop people smuggling, despite reports the issue had led to a breakdown in cooperation.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Singapore govt woos voters as opposition fumes
Singapore govt woos voters as opposition fumes Reuters SingaporeSingapore's ruling party began courting voters on Friday with its 36-year record and promises of more spending as opposition parties slammed the government for giving scant notice of the election on Nov. 3.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Thousands stage anti-U.S. rally
Thousands stage anti-U.S. rallyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several thousand members from the Muslim-based Justice Party (PK) participated on Friday afternoon in a rally here to condemn the U.S. bombardment of Afghanistan.The demonstration was led by the party's president Hidayat Nurwahid.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Officials make use of media
Officials make use of mediaFrom Koran Tempo I was astonished to read a news story titled Government warns Freeport and learn that Director General for Geological and Mineral Resources Wimpie S. Tjejep apparently sent a letter of warning to PT Freeport Indonesia in regard to environmental matters.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Best athletes deserve training privilege: KONI
Best athletes deserve training privilege: KONINovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) will give the athletes that have the greatest medal-winning chances the privilege of training overseas for next year's Asian Games.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
The Malaysian government has slashed its expectations for
The Malaysian government has slashed its expectations for economic growth this year to between 1 percent and 2 percent because of the recent terrorist attacks in the United States, the finance ministry said Friday. But despite the uncertainty surrounding global economic recovery following the Sept.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Asia govts turn big spenders in bad economic times
Asia govts turn big spenders in bad economic timesJennifer Chen, Reuters, Singapore Malaysia became the latest in a long line of Asian governments trying to spend their way out of recession by announcing one of the region's most expensive fiscal stimulus packages on Friday.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Megawati should meet with Islamic leaders, including the kyai
Megawati should meet with Islamic leaders, including the kyai and strengthen their voice to balance the disproportionate media attention being given to the "hardliners."
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
A declaration of support for Washington's campaign will be
A declaration of support for Washington's campaign will be the centerpiece of the weekend APEC summit, but officials said on Friday the final text of the communique had not yet been settled.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Telkom's deceptive discount?
Telkom's deceptive discount?From KompasEach time the country celebrates its Independence Day, state- owned telecommunications company Telkom offers a discount on the installation of telephone lines. Although we have registered for a telephone, when Telkom gave out the 55 percent discount and then...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Opposition leader's car stolen
Opposition leader's car stolen MALAYSIA: Thieves on Friday stole a car belonging to Malaysian opposition leader Azizah Ismail, the wife of jailed former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim, from right outside her home in a Kuala Lumpur suburb.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
N. Sulawesi short of 1,600 teachers
N. Sulawesi short of 1,600 teachers MANADO, North Sulawesi: North Sulawesi lacks 1,600 teaching staff in hundreds of elementary schools in remote areas in the province.Dirk Togas, chief of the local education ministry office, said many elementary schools in the province were short of teaching staff...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Illegal immigrants number 1,663
Illegal immigrants number 1,663 JAKARTA: The number of illegal immigrants housed in various facilities throughout Indonesia has reached 1,663, immigration director general Imam Santoso said on Friday."Their actual number could be higher than that," Imam said.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Executive criticizes oil and gas law
Executive criticizes oil and gas law Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaA top executive of a major American oil and gas firm criticized on Friday the oil and gas bill, which is expected to be passed into law next week, saying it failed to accommodate investors' interests.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Rizal Ramli accused of defamation
Rizal Ramli accused of defamation JAKARTA: Former coordinating minister for the economy Rizal Ramli was questioned at Jakarta Police Headquarters on Thursday evening after a complaint for defamation and offensive demeanor was filed against him by the former director of state owned insurance company...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
One killed, two injured in brawl
One killed, two injured in brawl BOGOR: One man was killed and two others injured after allegedly being attacked by dozens of people from another village following an argument about a road accident.The incident began on Wednesday afternoon when Wira bin Asep, who was riding a motorcycle, and...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Canadian Embassy moves to WTC
Canadian Embassy moves to WTC JAKARTA: The Canadian Embassy will occupy its new premises on the sixth floor of the World Trade Center building on Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Central Jakarta, on Monday.The embassy is moving from the Metropolitan I building, which is located just in front of the new building.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
House urged to drop police bill
House urged to drop police billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have urged the House of Representatives (DPR) to discard a police bill scheduled to be passed into law on Wednesday, on grounds that it adopts both militaristic and centralistic...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Massive circumcision in Karawaci
Massive circumcision in Karawaci TANGERANG: Lippo Karawaci Blood Donors Club held a mass circumcision ceremony for 75 needy kids living in several villages around the upmarket Lippo Karawaci housing complex on Wednesday.The circumcisions were conducted by a team of doctors led by Dr.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
No plan to raid luxurious cars
No plan to raid luxurious cars JAKARTA: The Jakarta administration said it had no authority to stop luxury automobiles on the public highway even if the owners had failed to pay the requisite city taxes on the vehicles.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
MONEY MATTERS
MONEY MATTERS Bilateral trade between Indonesia and Australia reached US$1.68 billion in the first half of the year, a 13.93 percent increase compared to the same period last year, National Export Development Body (BPEN) said in a statement on Friday.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.19, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,300 100 257,500 Adindo Foresta 95 0 0 AGIS 105 -5 130,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 210 25 26,000...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Junior players compete in world chess event
Junior players compete in world chess eventMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian teenage chess team left for Spain on Friday to take part in the World Championships, with the team coach hoping they can build on their previous runs.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Indonesia to send relief aid for Afghans
Indonesia to send relief aid for Afghans Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla is scheduled to leave here for Peshawar, Pakistan, on Saturday to hand over Indonesian relief aid worth Rp 1.5 billion (US$150,000) to Afghan refugees.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
North Sulawesi fishing port project postponed
North Sulawesi fishing port project postponedYongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado Central government has decided to delay indefinitely the multi- billion rupiah Bitung fishing port project in North Sulawesi for reasons that are not yet clear.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Competency-based human resources management
Competency-based human resources managementA.B. Susanto, Consultant, Jakarta Consulting Group To undertake Human Resources Planning in the ever-changing and highly competitive business environment is not an easy enterprise as it involves anticipating the future business environment.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Are we creating enemies that don't really exist?
Are we creating enemies that don't really exist?M. Ali, MBA Graduate Student, Nottingham University, England Haven't we suffered enough from victimization and conflict already in Indonesia? Now it seems like we have had years of the creation of conflicts on all levels of our society.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Bank Indonesia to maintain tight monetary policy
Bank Indonesia to maintain tight monetary policyThe Jakarta Post, Semarang Bank Indonesia senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution said on Friday it was difficult for the central bank to ease its tight monetary policy for now because of the high growth in base money.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX.rm .plStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.19, 2001:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,300 100 257,500 Adindo...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Jihad at home
Jihad at homeFrom Media IndonesiaIn the wake of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, that destroyed the twin towers of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, followed by the U.S. government's retaliation by bombing Afghanistan, here, in Indonesia anti-American demonstrations and calls for...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Megawati seeks talks with Bush to explain RI stance
Megawati seeks talks with Bush to explain RI stanceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri is seeking talks with U.S. President George W. Bush to explain the country's position on the U.S. military operations in Afghanistan.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
'Becak' perplexes Cirebon administration
'Becak' perplexes Cirebon administrationNana Rukmana The Jakarta Post Cirebon The number of becak drivers operating in the West Java coastal town of Cirebon has increased drastically over the last three years, a researcher has revealed.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Govt must focus on majority of Muslim voices
Govt must focus on majority of Muslim voices The voice of the mainstream among Muslims has not been adequately conveyed here, despite the fact that Islam in Indonesia has a tolerant face, says Azyumardi Azra, rector of the IAIN Syarif Hidayatullah Islamic Studies Institute in Jakarta.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Press urged to prioritized vital national interests
Press urged to prioritized vital national interestsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Media observers voiced concern on Friday about the tendency for the media to misuse its new-found freedom to sensationalize stories in order to boost its readership.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
By Christiani Tumelap
By Christiani Tumelap Contributor The Jakarta Post Gold jewelry saved Martha, 38, and her husband, Doni, 40, during the peak of the country's economic crisis in early 1998 when both lost their jobs as a secretary and a banker.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
30,000 Muslims to attend mass prayer: The Indonesian Ulemas
30,000 Muslims to attend mass prayer: The Indonesian Ulemas Council's (MUI) Surakarta branch, supported by 40 local Muslim organizations, plans to hold a mass prayer involving between 30,000 and 50,000 Muslims in a stadium in Surakarta, Central Java, on Sunday. The prayer's coordinator, M.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
checked by simon 19/10/01
checked by simon 19/10/01WTC tragedy affects jewelry business in Bali Rita A. Widiadana, I Wayan JuniarthaThe Jakarta Post Denpasar There has never been a slower period for Bali's jewelry industry than today, following the World Trade Center tragedy last month and the U.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Budget debate delayed due to Golkar anniversary
Budget debate delayed due to Golkar anniversaryDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives budget committee surprisingly decided to delay until Monday the completion of the crucial 2002 budget debate out of respect for the Golkar Party anniversary.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Textile, garment firms reduce work hours
Textile, garment firms reduce work hoursYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Textile and garment companies operating in Bandung and Majalaya, West Java, have cut their employees' work hours over the past two weeks due to a drop in orders from the United States and European countries, an...