Archive: 18 December 2001
72 articles found
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
IDUL FITRI FESTIVITY: Thousands of people from all walks of life
IDUL FITRI FESTIVITY: Thousands of people from all walks of life are waiting for their turn to greet President Megawati Soekarno and her family at State Palace compound, Central Jakarta (left photo). Hundreds of Muslim women are preparing themselves to perform the Idul Fitri prayer at a field in Yogyakarta with the Hindhu Temple Prambanan at the backdrop (right photo).
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Policewomen urged to protect children affected by violence
Policewomen urged to protect children affected by violence Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Taking care of women and children who become victims of violence is seen as unrewarding in the police force. Officers serving on the Police Women's Desk, or RPK, are often facetiously referred to as "diaper officers".
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thee dead in car crashes
Thee dead in car crashes SURABAYA, East Java: At least three people, including a policeman, died and four others were wounded in car crashes in the East Java towns of Madiun and Jombang on the eve of Idul Fitri festivities. Two policemen were among those injured in the separate accidents, police in East Java said. The crash in Madiun took place on Sunday at 09:20 a.m. when two policemen riding a motorcycle collided with a van on Jalan Cokroaminoto.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings 1. PKB: 10 x 4 lines Govt told to stay out of parties' internal rift 2. Ganja: 20 x 2 lines Police asked to destroy 3 tons of seized marijuana 3. Police: 24 x 2 lines Policewomen urged to protect children affected by violence 4. Timor: 16 x 2 lines Military warns of rebels in W. Timor 5. Sawit: 32 x 1 line: Theft of oil palm fruit rife in North Sumatra
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
International figures blast widening economic disparity
International figures blast widening economic disparity Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Lille, France More than 400 social, political and business leaders who gathered in France from around the world, have raised concerns over the widening economic gap within and between countries and the concentration of economic and political power in increasingly fewer hands.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sebastian Gunawan: Making a grand impression
Sebastian Gunawan: Making a grand impression Muara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Sebastian Gunawan's annual show at the Hotel Mulia in Central Jakarta in August was outstanding for two reasons. The presentation was extraordinary, with the plexiglass runway, bordered by two screens on each side, an ideal arrangement to show the 100 sparkling dresses before 1,500 guests, undoubtedly the most ever assembled for a fashion show in the capital.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Napi - 4x11
1. Napi - 4x11 Inmates celebrate Idul Fitri modestly 2. Kerja - 2x34 Some remain on the job to keep the city functioning at 'Lebaran' 3. Beggar - 1x20 Beggars crowd mosques 4. Fire - 2x20 Firecrackers injure holiday revelers
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Some Jakartans celebrate the holidays by robbing others
Some Jakartans celebrate the holidays by robbing others Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta During the Idul Fitri festivities, Muslims greeted each other, visited relatives and friends, and asked for forgiveness. But who could have expected that the "guests" at several places in Jakarta would be armed with guns and rob the hosts? Siswanto Jaya, 65, a resident of Jl.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Special remission for inmates in E. Java
Special remission for inmates in E. Java MALANG, East Java: The Lowokwaru penitentiary management has submitted to the justice and human rights minister through the East Java regional office, a list of 630 convicts considered to be deserving of a special clemency in conjunction with the celebration of Christmas and Idul Fitri, the penitentiary chief has said.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bishop congratulates Muslims
Bishop congratulates Muslims ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: Catholics led by Bishop Anton Pain Ratu visited local Muslim leaders in Atambua on the border of East Nusa Tenggara and East Timor to wish Muslims happy Idul Fitri celebrations on Sunday. "As leader of Catholic followers here, I congratulate Muslims on Idul Fitri.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Deadline extended for BCA bidders
Deadline extended for BCA bidders The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has extended a deadline, for the Bank Central Asia (BCA) divestment bidders to hand over their final bids, until Jan. 28 next year from the initial schedule of Dec. 21. The deadline extension means that the nine shortlisted strategic partners will have extra time to complete the necessary documents for the purchase.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Theft of oil palm fruit rife in North Sumatra
Theft of oil palm fruit rife in North Sumatra Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan A comprehensive approach is needed to curb the rife theft of oil palm fruit at private and state-owned plantations in North Sumatra, according to a legislator and a policeman.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt told to stay out of parties' affairs
Govt told to stay out of parties' affairs Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Government intervention in political parties' internal affairs, commonplace during the authoritarian New Order era, is making a comeback, analysts say. They said on Saturday that the practice would disrupt the process of democratization and the new found freedoms that began to emerge following president Soeharto's fall in 1998.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Military warns of rebels in W. Timor
Military warns of rebels in W. Timor Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang The military says it has found evidence that a group on the Indonesian side of Timor island is striving for an independent state, which it wants to call Timor Raya. Col.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bantar Gebang dumpsite closure
Bantar Gebang dumpsite closure From Warta Kota Whoever expected that Bekasi's mayor would have the guts to stand up to Jakarta's governor Sutiyoso, who is physically bigger than he. Hats off to Bekasi mayor Nonon Sonthanie, who has succeeded in crushing the arrogance of Jakarta's city administration, which -- like it or not -- has been ruled by "warlords". Nonon Sonthanie's bravery in closing the final dumpsite (TPA) in Bantar Gebang on Dec.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah may still rise on IBRA dollar-selling: Analyst
Rupiah may still rise on IBRA dollar-selling: Analyst Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dollar-selling by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), amid slowing corporate demand for the foreign unit, may wedge the rupiah from its recent trading band this week to test the 10,000 level again, said one currency analyst. Director at PT Bank Buana Indonesia Pardi Kendy said demand for the U.S.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Holidays celebrated by robbing others
Holidays celebrated by robbing others Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta During the Idul Fitri festivities, Muslims greeted each other, visited relatives and friends, and asked for forgiveness. But who could have expected that the "guests" at several places in Jakarta would be armed with guns and rob the hosts? Siswanto Jaya, 65, a resident of Jl.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Taxi drivers enjoy big profit
Taxi drivers enjoy big profit JAKARTA: Taxi drivers working during the Idul Fitri holidays have enjoyed a 40 percent increase in income over their normal day-to-day earnings. Suherman, a taxi driver, told The Jakarta Post that he has been taking home some Rp 200,000 a day, 40 percent more than what he usually earns. But, he added, there has been no increase in the number of taxis owned by his company out on the street.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Recreation parks packed with holiday revelers
Recreation parks packed with holiday revelers Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Idul Fitri is a time of joy, with lots of food and fun. During the festivities, recreation parks here were packed with hundreds of thousands of holiday revelers who flocked to the sites with the whole family to celebrate the event. Never mind the crowds or long lines to get into the spots, and never mind the rain, as it happens only once a year.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt to focus on Australian tourists
Govt to focus on Australian tourists Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government would focus its marketing and promotion on Asia and Australia next year to make up for the decrease in the number of visitors from the United States and Europe, the State Minister of Culture and Tourism I Gede Ardika said Friday. Ardika, speaking during a year-end media conference, said one of the results of the Sept. 11 attacks on the U.S.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Special remission for inmates in E. Java
Special remission for inmates in E. Java MALANG, East Java: The Lowokwaru penitentiary management has submitted to the justice and human rights minister through the East Java regional office, a list of 630 convicts considered to be deserving of a special clemency in conjunction with the celebration of Christmas and Idul Fitri, the penitentiary chief has said.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
OPEC calls special talks, warns of delay cut
OPEC calls special talks, warns of delay cut Michael Thurston, Agence France-Presse, Vienna The OPEC oil cartel, in a tense stand-off with rivals over how to boost sagging prices, confirmed Monday it will meet for special talks in Cairo next week -- and warned it could delay an output cut if other producers fail to play ball.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. Navy patrolling RI sea lane
U.S. Navy patrolling RI sea lane Heather Paterson, Associated Press, Aboard USS Ford U.S. Petty Officer Gale Vasquez would rather be in the Arabian Sea. Instead he's in Southeast Asia, scouring one of the world's busiest shipping lanes for terrorists. Vasquez, from Kelso, Washington, is a helicopter pilot who flies out in front of the Ford while it patrols the Straits of Malacca, between Indonesia and Malaysia. His captain, Cmdr.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rustriningsih: From shy girl to dauntless politician
Rustriningsih: From shy girl to dauntless politician Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In many ways, she is no different from other young single women with a rising career. But she's no ordinary woman in the country's political landscape, still primarily filled with men even with a woman president.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung: Performance * Traditional Performances Paradise of Priangan by Kabumi group, Grand Hotel Preanger Bandung, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 81 (Phone: 022 4231631), 7 p.m., Dec. 22. Music and Entertainment * Sheraton Bandung Hotel and Towers, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 390 (Phone: 022 2500303): - SOB Fun Pub, at 9 p.m. onwards: New Comers, Monday. B for U Fuse, Tuesday. Cantique, Wednesday. SOB goes to campus, Thursday. Mixline and Salsa Dance Course, Friday.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Smooth traffic on holidays
Smooth traffic on holidays JAKARTA: Many of the capital's major, normally teeming thoroughfares were empty on Sunday and Monday in the absence of residents who fled the city to celebrate the religious holidays in their hometowns. The usually jammed Jl. Sudirman and Jl. M.H. Thamrin, for instance, were almost completely deserted. But there were exceptions.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
People flock as high-ranking officials open their doors at 'Lebaran'
People flock as high-ranking officials open their doors at 'Lebaran' Fabiola Desy Undjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Continuing a custom introduced by Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid when he was head of state, President Megawati Soekarnoputri allocated two hours on Sunday to receive greetings from members of the public at the State Palace.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
TNI ponders to reopen military command in Aceh: The Indonesian
TNI ponders to reopen military command in Aceh: The Indonesian Military (TNI) is considering reestablishing the Iskandar Muda military command, which would be an Aceh-specific military command, if the Acehnese people agree to its resumption, a military commander said here on Sunday.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Flaw in Police authority
Flaw in Police authority From Forum Keadilan Since the separation of the National Police (POLRI) from the Indonesian National Military (TNI), a popular saying came into existence: "Police officers are in front and the military stands behind them." Ideally, when the police cannot handle security problems, then the military should immediately come forward to help. Unfortunately, in reality this does not happen.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto rushed to hospital as health worsens
Soeharto rushed to hospital as health worsens The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ailing former president Soeharto's health took a turn for the worse on Monday, prompting his family to rush him to Pertamina hospital in South Jakarta for treatment. Soeharto, whose youngest son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra is in police detention on murder and other charges, was taken from his residence on Jl. Cendana No.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Some Jakartans celebrate the holidays by robbing others
Some Jakartans celebrate the holidays by robbing others Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta During the Idul Fitri festivities, Muslims greeted each other, visited relatives and friends, and asked for forgiveness. But who could have expected that the "guests" at several places in Jakarta would be armed with guns and rob the hosts? Siswanto Jaya, 65, a resident of Jl.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Assimilation program for prisoners
Assimilation program for prisoners BENGKULU: Beginning next year, the Bengkulu penitentiary, in central Sumatra will involve selected prisoners in agricultural activities with local residents as part of its assimilation program. Firma Uli Silalahi, head of the Bengkulu prison, said on Sunday that such a problem would be more effective in guiding prisoners rather than educating them inside the jail.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asia's short-lived recovery exposes export dependency
Asia's short-lived recovery exposes export dependency Bernice Han, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Asia's spectacular export-led recovery from the 1997-98 financial crisis turned out to be short-lived as the region fell victim this year to a U.S.-led global slowdown. Economists said the region's woes this time round are distinctly different from the economic mess four years ago, essentially triggered by weak financial systems and unsustainable exchange rates.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt, business need mutual trust
Govt, business need mutual trust Two dinners that took place here recently are worthy of comment. The first was held by the visiting premier of China, Zhu Rongji, and was attended by Indonesian businessmen from Jakarta and the regions. The room was so crowded that hundreds of businessmen had to be turned away. Guests attending the dinner each had to pay Rp 1 million.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Some remain on the job to keep the city functioning at 'Lebaran'
Some remain on the job to keep the city functioning at 'Lebaran' Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Supendi's heart was broken when his youngest daughter asked for an oleh-oleh (a gift) as he was leaving his rented house in the Cempaka Putih area of Central Jakarta to sweep the streets of Jakarta on the Eve of Idul Fitri. "What kind of a gift could I afford to give her as I am only a street sweeper.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Putting Humpty-Dumpty back together again
Putting Humpty-Dumpty back together again Bantarto Bandoro, Editor, The Indonesian Quarterly, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta Is Indonesia, under Megawati's presidency, facing crisis? The answer is perhaps yes, based on the indicators identified below.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fire rages in downtown Pontianak
Fire rages in downtown Pontianak PONTIANAK: A apparent electrical short caused a spark in one house in downtown that led to a massive fire at about 1:45 p.m. local time Thursday, burning to the ground at least 15 other houses and one shop on Gajah Mada boulevard and the adjacent Ismail Marzuki avenue. As the fire raged until 3 p.m.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bantar Gebang dump site reopened
Bantar Gebang dump site reopened The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Bekasi mayoralty finally agreed to reopen the Bantar Gebang dump on Saturday, allowing the Jakarta administration a one-month grace period, pending agreement on a new memorandum of understanding between the two administrations.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Some things fishy, and more, in Cirebon cuisine
Some things fishy, and more, in Cirebon cuisine Stevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Cirebon is popularly known as "Shrimp City", and sampling a wide range of tasty seafood is a must when visiting the city. The good news is that there is no limit to your options, starting out with sidewalk food stalls offering bargains for grilled shrimp, fish or crab. If money is no object, there are also several restaurants that serve delicious seafood.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
The Shirt Torn in the Back
The Shirt Torn in the Back By Agung Mabruri The pressure to get by and provide for our daily needs had me and my wife Asih, just married for six months, racking our brains to figure out how to make some extra money. We discussed everything from opening a newspaper stand, a catering business or a small retail shop, weighing the pluses and minuses of each idea. But we stumbled when it came to finding the start-up capital.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
New Year shakeup planned for Asian Development Bank
New Year shakeup planned for Asian Development Bank P. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, Manila The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to undergo one of the biggest revamps in its 35-year history as part of a vociferous campaign by the multilateral institution to free the region of poverty, bank officials said.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
E. Java police to step up security during Xmas
E. Java police to step up security during Xmas SURABAYA: East Java provincial police chief Ins. Gen. Sutanto has called on Muslims and Christians to intensify their joint efforts to maintain security ahead of the Christmas holidays, which last year saw a spate of bomb attacks by suspected Muslim terrorists on Christians and their holy worship areas. "The police will involve Muslims and Christians to maintain the security over Christmas.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Some Jakartans celebrate the holidays by robbing others
Some Jakartans celebrate the holidays by robbing others Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta During the Idul Fitri festivities, Muslims greeted each other, visited relatives and friends, and asked for forgiveness. But who could have expected that the "guests" at several places in Jakarta would be armed with guns and rob the hosts? Siswanto Jaya, 65, a resident of Jl.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
E. Java police to step up security during Xmas
E. Java police to step up security during Xmas SURABAYA: East Java provincial police chief Ins. Gen. Sutanto has called on Muslims and Christians to intensify their joint efforts to maintain security ahead of the Christmas holidays, which last year saw a spate of bomb attacks by suspected Muslim terrorists on Christians and their holy worship areas. "The police will involve Muslims and Christians to maintain the security over Christmas.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Whither civil society?
Whither civil society? J. 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. In a sense, therefore, reform in Indonesia is a process by which the people will endeavor to reclaim their sovereignty and power from the state. Reform is to advance the cause of a "civil society".
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
A bit off the beaten track
A bit off the beaten track Stevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Interesting places to go, good food to savor and comfortable places to stay are the main things that make any trip to a new place enjoyable and memorable. And Cirebon, a small coastal city in West Java, has them all. Only four hours drive from Jakarta, Cirebon boasts a fishing industry, a thriving harbor and trading activities. It is also popular for its rattan and batik products, and a wide array of local cuisine.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Inmates celebrate Idul Fitri modestly
Inmates celebrate Idul Fitri modestly Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cipinang Penitentiary in East Jakarta was unusually crowded on Sunday thanks to a swell of visitors celebrating the Idul Fitri with their loved ones and relatives behind bars. One inmate, Tengku Ismuhadi, the mastermind behind the Jakarta Stock Exchange bombing serving a 20-year sentence, was visited by his wife and children. This is his second Idul Fitri behind bars.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fire rages in downtown Pontianak
Fire rages in downtown Pontianak PONTIANAK: A apparent electrical short caused a spark in one house in downtown that led to a massive fire at about 1:45 p.m. local time last Thursday, burning to the ground at least 15 other houses and one shop on Gajah Mada boulevard and the adjacent Ismail Marzuki avenue. As the fire raged until 3 p.m.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Firecrackers injure holiday revelers
Firecrackers injure holiday revelers The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police arrested 137 people on the eve of Idul Fitri celebrations (Lebaran) last Saturday night, mostly for setting off firecrackers, a senior police officer said on Monday. "Those people were detained for allegedly disrupting public order in the night before the takbiran (post-fasting parade on the last day of Ramadhan)," City Police Detective Chief Sr. Comr. Bambang Hendarso Danuri told reporters on Sunday morning.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
TNI considering reestablishing military command in Aceh
TNI considering reestablishing military command in Aceh Lela E. Madjiah, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh The Indonesian Military (TNI) is considering reestablishing the Iskandar Muda military command, which would be an Aceh- specific military command, if the Acehnese people agree to its resumption, a military commander said here on Sunday.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Free harelip medical operation for local kids from Caltex
Free harelip medical operation for local kids from Caltex Rahmat was 12 and Juniati was 11. Like the other kids at their village of Aur Sati in Tambang district of Bangkinang, Riau, the two played cheerfully in the neighborhood. So did Kurniati, 7, who lives in a small town of Kuala Enok, Indragiri Hilir, Riau. But their parents could not hide their sorrow eyes towards their happy-looking children, who "differ" from other kids because of their harelips.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia misses growth target
Malaysia misses growth target Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad Sunday said Malaysia would post modest economic growth of 0.5 to 1.0 percent in 2001, down from earlier projections of 1.0 to 2.0 percent. "Maybe one percent. Of course this is very difficult. Maybe half a percent for this year. "Next year will be better," Mahathir, who is also the finance minister told reporters at his residence in Putrajaya, just south of the capital Kuala Lumpur.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Hilton presents
Jakarta Hilton presents Masterpieces of Le Lion D'or at Jakarta Hilton Gracing the tables of Taman Sari ~ Savor fine French food & wine In surroundings of elegance & style Visiting guest chef - Eric Momme'jac Taman Sari Restaurant Jakarta Hilton International Dec. 20 - 28, 2001 Jakarta Hilton proudly announces the arrival of visiting guest chef, Eric Momme'jac from the Quercy region of South West France.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Batam tripartite meeting proposes 5% wage rise
Batam tripartite meeting proposes 5% wage rise Fadli The Jakarta Post Batam A tripartite meeting attended by businessmen, labor and government representatives has agreed to propose a five percent, or Rp 25,000, increase in the minimum wage for the industrial island of Batam in Riau province, officials said on Sunday. The proposal was approved by Batam Mayor Nyat Kadir and has been presented to the Riau governor for endorsement or rejection.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police officially become civilian force
Police officially become civilian force The National Police are now officially separate from the Indonesian Military. The bill on National Police affairs has been enacted by the House of Representatives (DPR). Hence, the police are no longer a part of the military apparatus but are a civilian institution, subject to the same civilian law that applies to the general population.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
S'pore richest horse race put into world series
S'pore richest horse race put into world series SINGAPORE: The Singapore Airlines International Cup, the richest horse race in the city-state, is to be part of the World Series Racing Championship next year. Inclusion in the prestigious world series will put the three- million Singapore dollar (US$1.64 million) event along the likes of events such as the Arlington Million in the United States and Japan Cup in Tokyo. "We are delighted.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/FESTIVE
JP/FESTIVE Bali Offering joyous festivities for old and young OR Celebrate your holiday in style on the Island of the Gods OR Celebrate your holiday in style in Bali Rita A. Widiadana and I Wayan Juniarta The Jakarta Post Denpasar Let's cherish the year that has almost passed and welcome the one to come with joy and glory. This is a happy moment to celebrate with your loved ones.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah may still rise on IBRA dollar-selling: Analyst
Rupiah may still rise on IBRA dollar-selling: Analyst Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dollar-selling by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), amid slowing corporate demand for the foreign unit, may wedge the rupiah from its recent trading band this week to test the 10,000 level again, said one currency analyst. Director at PT Bank Buana Indonesia Pardi Kendy said demand for the U.S.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Elderly woman commits suicide
Elderly woman commits suicide JAKARTA: A 70-year-old woman hanged herself on Monday. Her body was taken to the Cipto Mangunkusumo morgue at mid- afternoon by her family. Misen, the victim, lived in Utan Kayu, East Jakarta. It is still not yet clear why the woman, who was discovered by a relative, Turiman, killed herself, said a morgue employee who declined to be identified. Following a post-mortem examination, Turiman and family members brought the woman home for burial services.--JP
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thieves loot home of ex-army boss
Thieves loot home of ex-army boss YOGYAKARTA: Thieves broke into the house of former Army chief Gen. (Ret.) Subagyo Hadisiswoyo in the Griya Puri Gejayan Indah I housing complex in Yogyakarta on the eve of Idul Fitri. The thieves, who struck on Sunday night when Muslims were preparing for Idul Fitri prayers, stole Rp 1.6 billion worth of property. Suhartono, a security guard at the house, said he found out about the incident about 05:00 a.m.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia's student ppolitics under the state's shadow
Malaysia's student ppolitics under the state's shadow P. Ramasamy, Professor, political science, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The colossal war against terrorism seems not only to have dented the role of the opposition political parties in Malaysia, but also weakened the links some of the opposition parties had with student bodies in the tertiary institutions.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gambir's info telephone number
Gambir's info telephone number From Warta Kota One of the senior officials of PT KAI, the Indonesian railway company has said that the company's best service would be given to train passengers, not limited only to those traveling. This means PT KAI's services should include, among other things, its information service via the telephone. In reality, each time I contact Gambir station on telephone number 34832227, nobody picks it up.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Peace reigns during Idul Fitri
Peace reigns during Idul Fitri The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tens of millions of Muslims throughout the country celebrated the post-fasting Idul Fitri festivities peacefully on Sunday, with Muslims in the volatile towns of Ambon in Maluku and Poso in Central Sulawesi performing their Idul Fitri prayers without any reported disturbances. Thousands of Muslims in Ambon town performed the Idul Fitri prayer at 7 a.m. at Al Fatah Grand Mosque under tight security.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
A kaleidoscope of fashion in 2001
A kaleidoscope of fashion in 2001 Muara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta The journey of the Indonesian fashion industry, with Jakarta- based designers remaining the trendsetters, gives reason for optimism on the one hand but cause for concern on the other. Competition between local and international fashion brands still color the business. Designers have the opportunity to survive by catering to the upper-class market with its many consumers who are willing to spend.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Don't have too many expectations in life'
'Don't have too many expectations in life' Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wherever she goes, Vina Panduwinata is serenaded by her hit songs of the 1980s. Light to the point of verging on frothy, songs such as Burung Camar (The Seagull) and Didadaku Ada Kamu (In My Heart There's You) were distinguished by Vina's rich, one- of-a-kind voice, making her the Krisdayanti (without the flashy clothes and makeup) of her generation.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Eight people arrested with three tons of marijuana
Eight people arrested with three tons of marijuana The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eight suspects, including two military personal from the Indonesian Military Headquarters in Jakarta, have been arrested in Lampung in relation to attempts to smuggle three tons of marijuana worth Rp 6 billion (US$600,000) from Aceh to Jakarta. Lampung Governor Oemarsono said over the weekend that those who were found to have played a role in the smuggling operation must be brought to justice.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
No al-Qaeda in Poso: National Intelligence Agency chief A.M.
No al-Qaeda in Poso: National Intelligence Agency chief A.M. Hendropriyono on Sunday backtracked his previous remark that Osama bin Laden's notorious al-Qaeda was among those that had used Central Sulawesi as a training ground. Hendropriyono now claims he only referred to "international terrorist networks", neglecting the fact that he had confirmed the involvement of the Afghan-based group when specifically asked by journalists last week.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hundreds of beggars crowd mosques
Hundreds of beggars crowd mosques JAKARTA: During Idul Fitri celebrations over the past two days, hundreds of beggars flocked to mosques across the city, expecting alms from people who had just finished praying. Most of them came to the big mosques, such as Istiqlal, Dewan Dakwah, Cut Mutia and Sunda Kelapa in Central Jakarta, Al Azhar in South Jakarta and At Tien (Taman Mini) in East Jakarta.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tsinga village gets water reservoir
Tsinga village gets water reservoir Markus Mardius, Contributor, Tembagapura, Titmice, Irian Jaya A mountain water reservoir constructed by the residents of Tsinga village has become a source of pride, and water, for the inhabitants. Located some 100 kilometers, or a 15-minute helicopter flight, from Tembagapura, the reservoir took six months to complete.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI woman gets life in Pakistan for drugs
RI woman gets life in Pakistan for drugs An Indonesian woman has been sentenced to life in prison in Pakistan for trying to smuggle heroin to the United Arab Emirates, her lawyer said on Saturday. Linda Dharmayanthi, 24, from Jakarta, who had pleaded not guilty, was also fined one million rupees (US$16,500) on Friday by a court in the southern city of Multan. Dharmayanthi was arrested at Multan airport in March after customs officers found seven kilograms of heroin in her luggage.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sentiment of Japanese firms in Asia gloomy
Sentiment of Japanese firms in Asia gloomy Agence France-Presse, Tokyo Business sentiment among Japanese companies operating in Asia remained bleak in December particularly in the Philippines, Indonesia and Singapore, an official survey showed Monday. The government's Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) surveyed 1,578 Japanese companies with operations in key member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with 68.8 percent of them replying.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
OIC may take Misuari: RP
OIC may take Misuari: RP PHILIPPINES: The Philippines may allow the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) to take custody of a renegade Moro leader detained in Malaysia and facing rebellion charges in the country, officials said on Monday. Norberto Gonzales, a senior aide of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, said the proposal by the leader of the country's largest Moro separatist rebel group to allow the OIC to take custody of Nur Misuari was worth considering.