Goldstein calls on investors to stay Robert S. Finnegan The Jakarta Post Jakarta Businessman Harvey Goldstein is a 30-year veteran of successful business operations in Indonesia. Among other posts, he has also served as President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, Vice Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry U.S. Committee (KIKAS) and Chairman of the Asia Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC).

'Bali bombers received foreign help' Tiarma Siboro and I Wayan Juniartha, Denpasar, Bali The lethal explosives used in the devastating Bali bombings were made by Indonesians with the help of foreign bomb experts, Indonesia's chief investigator said on Saturday. The bombs used in the Oct. 12 blast were assembled by Indonesians who "could not have done it without help from foreign bomb experts," police joint inquiry team leader Insp. Gen. I Made Mangku Pastika told Agence France-Presse.

UN puts JI on al-Qaeda blacklist Agencies United Nations/Jakarta The United Nations added on Friday the East Asian Islamist group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) to its list of groups and people whose assets should be frozen due to suspected ties to Osama bin Laden or his al-Qaeda network. Indonesian Police say the deadly Oct.

Six GAM fighters killed in Aceh Ibnu Mat Noor The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh At least six Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members were killed in a gunbattle with government troops in Aceh on Friday, less than one week before the government and GAM negotiators resume peace talks in Geneva, Switzerland, on Oct. 31. Aceh military operation spokesman Second Lt.

Quaint, aging vehicles color the city Text and photo by P.J. Leo On the bustling streets of Jakarta, amid motorists and motorcyclists, old public transportation still operates. The helicak and bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicles), bemo (three-wheeled van), were popular modes of transportation in the 1970s when Jakarta's streets were not as busy as they are today.

Creativity, not rechnique, more important at DJ school Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many think that being a DJ, or disc jockey, is just about playing and mixing records. Some DJs really just do that, making them more like an operator. But to become a real DJ takes a lot more than just spinning the records. Remember the good ol' days, especially in the 80s when the DJ scene peaked and the DJs really performed while they worked?

Bin Laden threatened Aussie in video Agence France-Presse, Sydney Osama bin Laden warned last year that Australia was on al- Qaeda's terrorism hit list because of its role in helping East Timor win independence from Indonesia. A taped message from bin Laden last November was believed to be a coded signal to extremists in the region to begin preparing retaliatory attacks against Australians for the East Timor operation. "The crusader Australian forces were on Indonesian shores ...

Goldstein calls on investors to stay Robert S. Finnegan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Businessman Harvey Goldstein is a 30-year veteran of successful business operations in Indonesia. Among other posts, he has also served as President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, Vice Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry U.S. Committee (KIKAS) and Chairman of the Asia Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC).

Six GAM fighters killed in Aceh Ibnu Mat Noor The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh At least six Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members were killed in a gunbattle with government troops in Aceh on Friday, less than one week before the government and GAM negotiators resume peace talks in Geneva, Switzerland, on Oct. 31. Aceh military operation spokesman Second Lt.

Howard meets Mega at APEC, offering aid to fight terrorism Agencies Australian Prime Minister John Howard offered Indonesia on Friday A$10 million (US$5.5 million) to fill gaps in its antiterror net, two weeks after scores of his compatriots were among more than 180 people killed in a Bali bomb attack.

Disclosing NU's vulnerabilities Muhamad Rifai, Contributor, Yogyakarta "Bodohnya NU" apa "NU Dibodohi?" Jejak Langkah NU Era Reformasi: Menguji Khittah Meneropong Paradigma Politik ("Folly of NU" or "Has NU been Fooled"?

Thousands mourn Bali dead at London service Agencies, London Queen Elizabeth joined thousands of mourners who packed St. Paul's Cathedral in central London on Friday at a memorial service for the victims of the Bali bomb. More than 180 people, mostly young Australians, were killed when the bomb blew apart a busy nightclub in the tourist resort on the Indonesian island on Oct. 12. Eleven Britons were also killed in the blast.

UN puts JI on al-Qaeda blacklist Agencies, United Nations/Jakarta The United Nations added on Friday the East Asian Islamist group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) to its list of groups and people whose assets should be frozen due to suspected ties to Osama bin Laden or his al-Qaeda network. Indonesian Police say the deadly Oct.

Remy wins Khatulistiwa Literary Award Author Remy Sylado was presented the QB Worldbook 2001-2002 Khatulistiwa Literary Award for Best Indonesian Fiction for his book Kerudung Merah Kirmizi (Kirmizi's Red Cape) at a ceremony at Plaza Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Friday.

Teenagers pictures Jakarta's varied historical sites Leo Wahyudi S, Contributor, Jakarta Just like other teenagers, Sekar Laras, 11, has always tried to find excuses when it comes to history subjects or visiting museums. "I don't like history. Besides, the museums here are all dull and unattractive because of the poor maintenance," she groaned.

Music piracy gets more notorious and gets going Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A fellow reporter had a bad experience when purchasing a tape in a record outlet. A couple of months ago, he went to a big, well- known store to buy the original soundtrack to the movie I am Sam. "But when I got home and played the tape, I was shocked. The songs were not in the right order as it began from the middle. I was so furious! I bought it for the same price as the original.

Flanagan's will have also-rans green with envy Bill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta Curious but true. Despite being one of the biggest, most bustling cities you're likely to find, Jakarta has never had a proper Irish pub worthy of the name, a place where you can plank yourself down and throw off your worldly cares in the sort of convivial and relaxed atmosphere that has made Irish pubs so popular. Until recently, that is.

JI put on UN's al-Qaeda blacklist The United Nations has added Jamaah Islamiyah, suspected of a role in the Bali bombing that killed at least 190 people, to its al-Qaeda blacklist. The UN's website said the group had been put on its list of organizations subject to sanctions against al-Qaeda and Taliban operatives.

Six GAM fighters killed Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh At least six Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members were killed in a gunbattle with government troops in Aceh on Friday, less than one week before the government and GAM negotiators resume peace talks in Geneva, Switzerland, on Oct. 31. Aceh military operation spokesman Second Lt.

Confession By M. M. Bhoernomo Mbak Parti sent Rp 1 million to her mother by bank draft with a note: "Starting next month I will be sending you one million rupiah every month." Holding the bank draft, mother sat, reclining on a chair in the living room. She seemed dejected and trembling, unhappy to receive such a huge amount of money. Her eyes revealed that she was clearly perturbed. "Perhaps Mbak Parti has received a two-fold raise in her salary, Mom," I said, trying to appease her. "Impossible.

Goud lifts Railways PUNE, India: Yere Goud hit an unbeaten 89 to lift national champion Indian Railways to 370 for seven in its first innings at tea on the final day of its three-day game against West Indies on Saturday. The 30-year-old held firm at one end to be in sight of his 11th first-class century as the home side were 79 runs adrift of West Indies's first innings 449 for eight declared.

Former football player's remains identified BALI: The remains of a former Nebraska football star were identified Friday, two weeks after a bombing killed more than 180 people. Hong Kong-based attorney Jacob C. Young, 34, was in Bali for a rugby tournament. He was an All-America center in the 1980s for the university's American football team, the Cornhuskers.

Rinaldy's 'Sedimentation': An extravaganza of dazzling accessories Muara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesia's world of fashion has numerous renowned designers but ironically there are only a few accessory makers. Fashionistas maintain that one's performance will not be perfect without the accompaniment of matching accessories. It is good to know that amid the scarcity, we still have Rinaldy A.

Hey, Mr. DJ! Being a DJ is a lot more than just spinning records and mixing music. Have a peek on today's DJ scene in town, the future of the job, professional DJ versus amateur ones, and places where you can learn a thing or two to become a DJ. Page 5 Accessories Extravaganza There are numerous renowned fashion designers, but ones who focus on accessories remain scarce. Fortunately, we still have Rinaldy A. Yunardi.

DJs need more than spinning records John Badalu, Contributor, Jakarta The floor is crawling at a notorious club in downtown Kota, West Jakarta. People are not looking at each other. Everybody is too busy to wait for that beat to sway their bodies. The music is pumping harder and harder and people are getting hysterical. This music guru of the night definitely knows how to fulfill people's needs for melodic release. DJs have arrived in a big way in the entertainment world in the past two decades.