Archive: 30 November 2002
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Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Human rights court acquits 4 defendants
Human rights court acquits 4 defendants Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After sentencing former pro-Jakarta militia commander Eurico Guterres to 10 years in prison on Wednesday, a human rights court acquitted on Friday four defendants charged with crimes against humanity in East Timor in 1999.
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Lampung deer near extinction
Lampung deer near extinction The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Sambar deer (cervus unicolor), a protected rare species in the Way Kambas National Park in East Lampung, is under threat of extinction due to rampant poaching that has allegedly involved not only hunters but also security personnel. Environmental activists say it would be very difficult for the local administration in Lampung and the Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) to save the rare species because of the rampant poaching.
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RP angry over shutdown of embassies
RP angry over shutdown of embassies Mynardo Macaraig, Agence France-Presse, Manila The Philippines has criticized Australia and Canada for closing their embassies without warning because of terrorist threats, saying neither government consulted the local authorities. Philippine Foreign Secretary Blas Ople said information about the threat from the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) militant group had not been shared with local police before the missions were shut down on Thursday.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Garuda's flights
Garuda's flights to Europe The Jakarta Post published my previous letter in which I expressed my disappointment in our national airline, Garuda Indonesia, for canceling flights to and from the United Kingdom. I was unhappy because I had been expecting some friends to visit Bali and the cancellation of their return flight would have meant that their entire holiday would have had to be canceled and I felt that many other people must have been in the same position.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
The seeds of radicalism
The seeds of radicalism From Koran Tempo Former president Abdurrahman Wahid said that the rise in Islamic radicalism in Indonesia was mostly due to the fact that many Muslims had an insufficient knowledge of their religion. He said there were two reasons for this radicalism. First, the majority of Indonesian Muslims are moderate. They are a group oriented toward the local culture. Second, they have a shallow understanding and consciousness of the religion.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Not just a matter of labor
Not just a matter of labor From Bisnis Indonesia I refer to the banner headline in the Nov. 28 edition of Bisnis Indonesia, titled Labor has triggered Sony's closure. The headline suggests that Sony's flight from Indonesia was mainly due to labor problems. Therefore this problem must be addressed proportionally. We need to ask ourselves: * What is the quality and commitment of the bureaucrats? * What is the quality and commitment of members of the House of Representatives?
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Saturday Maghrib 5.57 p.m. Sunday Imsak 3:56 a.m. Subuh 4:06 a.m.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Little hope in sight
Little hope in sight Traffic does reflect the culture of the people, many say. Those visiting the capital city for the first time may be shocked to experience the chaotic vehicle traffic situation. There are practically no laws in effect on the roads. The bigger the vehicle, the stronger they are and the bigger the right of way they will demand on the roads. Private cars must give way to speeding public buses with jostling passengers on board.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
MALAYSIA: An Indonesian sailor has gone missing along with his
MALAYSIA: An Indonesian sailor has gone missing along with his fishing trawler following a pirate attack in Malaysian waters off the eastern Sabah state on Borneo island, it was reported on Friday. Four of the ship's Indonesian crew managed to swim to safety by jumping into the sea to escape the robbers who attacked late Thursday, the official Bernama news agency reported. However, the skipper was unable to escape as he was injured by a gunshot when he got into a scuffle with the pirates.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. CANDI: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. CANDI: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Traces of syncretic kingdom in West Sumatra 2. ROYAL: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Humble royal family live near shrine
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fearful travelers divert to safe Vietnam
Fearful travelers divert to safe Vietnam Christina Toh-Pantin, Reuters, Ho Chi Minh City It's a good time to be a hotel operator in communist Vietnam's biggest city. A multinational company had been planning a meeting in Bali drawing participants from around the world. Then came the bombing in the Indonesian resort in October, killing more than 180 people, many of them tourists. The company decided to shift its plans to Bangkok.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pressure mounts on police to free Toba Pulp protesters
Pressure mounts on police to free Toba Pulp protesters Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Pressure is mounting on the police to release 16 people arrested for protesting against the planned reopening of the PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL) pulp mill in Porsea, North Sumatra, as the Sweden- based NGO, Jij Vecht Tegen Onrecht, protested the arrests on Friday. The Jij Vecht Tegen Onrecht director for Asia, Mr. Vandevoort, delivered a letter to National Police chief Gen.
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Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 30, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 30, 2002 Exhibitions * The Art of Poster by Jan Lavies, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until Dec. 5. * Jukung-Boats from the Barito Basin, Maritime Museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan No. 1, North Jakarta (Tel. 6693406, 6602476), Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., until Dec. 23. * Painting by AS Kurnia, Galeri Milenium, Diamond Plaza, Blok B- 23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Tel. 7507828), 10 a.m.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Despite talk of free trade, new U.S. policy to hit RI agricultural exports
Despite talk of free trade, new U.S. policy to hit RI agricultural exports The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A new U.S. policy requiring all agricultural products from Indonesia to undergo security inspection in Singapore before entering the U.S. market could hurt Indonesia's agricultural exports, the government admitted on Friday.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Anti-AIDS kite flying contest at Ancol
Anti-AIDS kite flying contest at Ancol JAKARTA: The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) will organize a kite flying contest at Ancol beach in North Jakarta on Sunday, Dec. 1, in commemoration of World AIDS Day. The contest, themed "Fight AIDS, not the People (with AIDS)", is open for all kite lovers in Greater Jakarta.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rice stock dwindles, thousands of poor people facing hunger
Rice stock dwindles, thousands of poor people facing hunger The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of poor people in the Central Sulawesi regencies of Banggai and the neighboring Banggai Islands are at risk of going hungry as the local administration is falling short of cheap rice. The poor are among the millions of people listed as buyers of government-subsidized rice under the cheap rice program, which was initiated to address the impact of the prolonged economic crisis.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Including the disabled in social and economic activities
Including the disabled in social and economic activities Inge Komardjaja Research Institute for Human Settlements Bandung, West Java The recent seminar on "Income generation through the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community" was conducted by the Belgian non-governmental organization, the Platform for Disability and Development Cooperation (PHOS), in Brussels between Nov. 4 and Nov. 6. The topic was related to the upcoming International Day of the Disabled on Dec.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Oil companies say RI's oil potentials biggest attraction
Oil companies say RI's oil potentials biggest attraction The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Major oil and gas firms in Indonesia said the prospect of finding more oil and gas here was the strongest reason for investing in this country, a survey shows. However, the survey also revealed the firms were concerned about the confusion surrounding the government's role under regional autonomy.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Anticorruption
Anticorruption Commission I can't help wondering about the news that the House of Representatives (DPR) and the government have reached an agreement to merge the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) with the soon-to-be established anticorruption commission. It was announced at a time when the KPKPN was starting to pave the way in helping eradicate corruption in this country and showing significant progress in investigating the wealth of government officials.
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'I will never return to Jakarta'
'I will never return to Jakarta' People have begun leaving the city to celebrate Idul Fitri in their hometowns. For many of them, this is a time of great happiness as they get the chance to share their success with their families back home. But others have found it difficult just to scratch out a living here and are returning to their hometowns for good, defeated and disappointed. The Jakarta Post talked to several people preparing to go home. Thamrin, has worked as a taxi driver for two years.
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Indonesia looks forward to reinstatement of IMET program
Indonesia looks forward to reinstatement of IMET program Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has expressed optimism over the possibility of the United States Congress allowing Indonesian Military (TNI) officers to rejoin the U.S. International Military Education and Training (IMET) program. Congress is expected to make a decision sometime next month.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
New broadcast law promote decentralization: Supporters
New broadcast law promote decentralization: Supporters Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The broadcasting bill, rejected by private televisions stations, has been hailed by the community broadcast network and media observers, contending it will help promote decentralization of information dissemination. Ali Pangestu of the Indonesian Community Radios Network (JRKI) said the new broadcasting bill would encourage the formation of more community-based broadcasting stations.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
A safe journey home
A safe journey home As Minister of Transportation Agum Gumelar remarked, Indonesia may be the only place in the world where, each and every year with the regularity of a clock, an exodus of millions of city people journeying to the countryside takes place. Minister Agum, of course, was talking about mudik, the mass departure of millions of people who make the annual trip back home to celebrate Idul Fitri, the holiday that marks the end of Ramadhan, with friends and family.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Idul Fitri bus fares raised by up to 100 percent
Idul Fitri bus fares raised by up to 100 percent Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The majority of bus companies at two major stations in the city have raised their fares by up to 100 percent for the peak Idul Fitri travel season, violating the government-set 20 percent cap on fare hikes during the holiday. Nearly all of the transportation companies operating from the Kali Deres bus station in West Jakarta had raised their fares by more than 20 percent on Friday.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Despite crisis, local franchise market still growing
Despite crisis, local franchise market still growing The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the economic crisis, the local franchise business grew by an average 13.2 percent over the past six years, while the foreign franchise business contracted by an average 3.6 percent during the same period, a consultant said. "This ...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Head of Batam Authority:
Head of Batam Authority: "We offer the best for investors" Since the establishment of Batam as an industrial, trade and tourism zone, it has become more well-known and has attracted numerous foreign investors.
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House approves new body to combat endemic corruption
House approves new body to combat endemic corruption Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) on Friday endorsed the bill on the anticorruption commission as part of an apparent effort to combat endemic corruption in the country. As soon as the anticorruption commission is established, the existing Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) will be merged with it.
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Motorists warned to steer clear of markets
Motorists warned to steer clear of markets Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Police are warning motorists to avoid certain parts of the Jakarta-Cirebon north coast highway as the activities of 12 traditional markets were disrupting traffic and could cause long delays on the eve of Idul Fitri. According to data from the Indramayu Police, there are seven parts of the highway prone to traffic jams as a result of traditional markets spilling over onto the road.
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Police warn of rising crime during holidays
Police warn of rising crime during holidays Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Police warned Jakartans on Friday that crime might be on the rise before and during the holidays of Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year's, and asked residents to increase their awareness. "I expect residents to immediately inform the nearest police station or through our toll-free number 112 if they witness any crime," City Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo told reporters on Friday.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Secondhand clothes business sluggish
Secondhand clothes business sluggish Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Senen market in Central Jakarta is a favorite shopping spot for low-income people. Here, those with a very limited budget can find dozens of stalls selling secondhand clothes inside and outside the market. "The quality is good, while the prices are affordable for us. This is the place where we, a low-income family, go to get 'new' clothes," Ida told The Jakarta Post on Thursday while browsing for an outfit.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Acehnese figures, TNI at odds over GAM ceremony2
* Headlines: Acehnese figures, TNI at odds over GAM ceremony2 * National: Activists call on UN to act on AIDS drugs4 * Archipelago: Pressure mounts on police in Porsea5 * Opinion: Will the U.S. ever leave Central Asia?7 * City: Police warn of rising crime during holidays8 * Sports: Liverpool make winning start in UEFA Cup10 * World: Iranian hard-liners show strength11 * Business: Japan jobless hits record high 16 * Features: Traces of syncretic kingdom in W. Sumatra19
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TV Today: Saturday, November 30, 2002
TV Today: Saturday, November 30, 2002 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News 8:30 Talk Show 9:00 Music 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 3:00 Religious Teachings 3:30 Documentary 5:30 Quiz 5:45 Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Variety Show 8:00 Quiz 9:00 News 9:30 Mediterranean 11:00 TV Drama 12:00 a.m. News 2:30 Religious Teachings 3:30 Variety Show Celah-Celah Ramadhan 4:30 Documentary 5:30 Koran Recital TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
A safe journey home
A safe journey home As Minister of Transportation Agum Gumelar remarked, Indonesia may be the only place in the world where, each and every year with the regularity of a clock, an exodus of millions of city people journeying to the countryside takes place. Minister Agum, of course, was talking about mudik, the mass departure of millions of people who make the annual trip back home to celebrate Idul Fitri, the holiday that marks the end of Ramadhan, with friends and family.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Involving the disabled in social, economic life
Involving the disabled in social, economic life Inge Komardjaja, Research Institute for Human Settlements, Bandung, West Java The recent seminar on "Income generation through the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community" was conducted by the Belgian non-governmental organization, the Platform for Disability and Development Cooperation (PHOS), in Brussels between Nov. 4 and Nov. 6. The topic was related to the upcoming International Day of the Disabled on Dec.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI defers signing ICC Statute
RI defers signing ICC Statute JAKARTA: Indonesia will not ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) until after the country has reformed the current judicial system, a senior official said. Eddy Setiabudi, an official at the directorate of security and regional affairs of the Ministry of Home Affairs, said that ICC was only an alternative after the existing judicial system was no longer independent or effective.
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Traces of syncretic kingdom in West Sumatra
Traces of syncretic kingdom in West Sumatra Tiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West Sumatra The village is located in a remote area in Siguntur district in Sawahlunto Sijunjung regency, West Sumatra, accessible only by a 25-minute ponton (traditional wooden boat) trip down Batanghari river, followed by a walk along a four-kilometer stretch of unlit road.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dutchman gets 6 years for drugs
Dutchman gets 6 years for drugs JAKARTA: The West Jakarta District Court sentenced on Thursday a Dutch national identified as Laurens Hendrikus to six years in jail for drug possession and trafficking and ordered him to pay a Rp 75 million (US$7,500) fine or spend another three months in jail. Presiding judge M. Saleh said Hendrikus, 62, was found guilty of carrying 14 grams of psychotropic drugs to Hotel Ibis in West Jakarta last April.
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Foreign NGO denies backing Papuan independence
Foreign NGO denies backing Papuan independence The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A United States non-governmental organization, the Council of Foreign Relations, denied suggestions on Friday that its planned visit to Papua was aimed at giving support for the province's independence.
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Despite talk of free trade, new U.S. policy to hit RI exports
Despite talk of free trade, new U.S. policy to hit RI exports The Jakarta Post Jakarta A new U.S. policy requiring all agricultural products from Indonesia to undergo security inspection in Singapore before entering the U.S. market could hurt Indonesia's agricultural exports, the government admitted on Friday.
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Eight arrested for thefts, robberies
Eight arrested for thefts, robberies JAKARTA: Police have cracked down on four gangs involved in vehicle thefts and street robberies, arresting eight suspects and confiscating two cars this month. Jakarta Police vehicle unit head Comr. Hendro Pandowo said Mamat, the alleged leader of the first gang, and his two accomplices had been arrested. Three other members of the group were still at large, Antara reported.
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World court to rule on RI-Malaysia territorial dispute over isles
World court to rule on RI-Malaysia territorial dispute over isles Agence France-Presse The Hague The world court in The Hague announced on Thursday that it will issue a ruling on Dec. 17 on a territorial dispute between Indonesia and Malaysia over two resource-rich islands in the Sulawesi sea. This is the first Southeast Asian territorial dispute to go to the ICJ, the supreme legal body of the United Nations.
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(Advertorial) Sleman regency preserves batik as Javanese traditional heritage One of Indonesia's splendid masterpiece art forms that has been inherited for generations is batik. Today, not many people can produce batik, which is rich in unique and symbolic characteristics. As it is highly artistic and classical, we should be proud of its existence. Unshaken by modern technology, batik has managed to survive and continues to exist in its homeland, the island of Java.
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Asians study in Canada to build better careers
Asians study in Canada to build better careers TORONTO, Canada: Julie Eveline Wijaya, in her early 20s, left her hometown and parents in Medan in North Sumatra three years ago to study chemical engineering at Ottawa University in Ontario, Canada. Julie joined Canada's oldest and best university with the help of an agency in Jakarta after failing a rigorous national entrance test to attend University of Indonesia in Jakarta.
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Battle over public opinion
Battle over public opinion Lurking behind the controversy over the Bill on Broadcasting, which the House of Representatives endorsed on Thursday, is the battle for control over public opinion. Many of those who oppose the bill contend that it would stifle democracy because the restrictions imposed would impede people's right to free flows of information.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Women legislators' quota a burden: VP
Women legislators' quota a burden: VP JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz expressed on Friday his reluctance to support a minimum quota for women in political parties. He claimed that the quota may become a burden rather than boost certain political parties. "Some parties may fulfill the quota easily but others may have a difficult time meeting the quota. So it would be better to put aside the issue of a women's quota in political parties," he said.
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1. Arif --
1. Arif -- 2 X 21 Idul Fitri: Potential for economic growth Bahtiar Arif Center for Indonesian Reform Lecturer at the University of Pancasila Jakarta bahtiararif@yahoo.com 2. Mark2 1 X 30 Building consumer goodwill with PR Mark Winkel Senior Consultant Prisma Public Relations Jakarta 3. Asahi -- 1 x 32 Election watch: a new political era? The Asahi Shimbun Tokyo
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Including the disabled in social and economic activities
Including the disabled in social and economic activities Inge Komardjaja Research Institute for Human Settlements Bandung, West Java The recent seminar on "Income generation through the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community" was conducted by the Belgian non-governmental organization, the Platform for Disability and Development Cooperation (PHOS), in Brussels between Nov. 4 and Nov. 6. The topic was related to the upcoming International Day of the Disabled on Dec.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali bomb trial to be held in Denpasar: Pastika
Bali bomb trial to be held in Denpasar: Pastika The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Denpasar While the investigation into the Bali bombings is not expected to be completed any time soon, the provincial police are already preparing themselves for the trial of the perpetrators. Head of the joint investigative team into the bomb attacks Insp. Gen. I Made Mangku Pastika said on Friday that the trial would take place on the world-famous resort island.
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JAKARTA: PT Bimantara Citra posted a nine-month net profit of
JAKARTA: PT Bimantara Citra posted a nine-month net profit of Rp 362 billion, up 14 percent from Rp 317.5 billion a year earlier, Bimantara Finance Director Diono Nurjadin told reporters Friday. He said the increase in net profit was mostly due to higher revenue which rose 14 percent to Rp 1.37 trillion from Rp 1.2 trillion a year earlier. Nurjadin said television unit, PT Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia contributed up to 40 percent of the total revenue. He didn't elaborate.
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Responsibility of
Responsibility of the Vice President From Kompas Ever since President Megawati Soekarnoputri led her Cabinet into office about a year and a half ago, the role of Hamzah Haz as Vice President has been outstanding. Almost every day he makes a statement on a wide range of issues in the country. Just imagine, if on average he made four statements a week, then in one year he would have made 224 statements, whereas President Megawati Soekarnoputri has scarcely spoken.
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Recognizing the economic gains from Idul Fitri
Recognizing the economic gains from Idul Fitri Bahtiar Arif Center for Indonesian Reform Lecturer at the University of Pancasila Jakarta bahtiararif@yahoo.com Idul Fitri, or lebaran, is an annual tradition in Indonesia. Not only do Muslims celebrate it, but non-Muslims also participate in the festivities, making it a national holiday. The government has extended the Idul Fitri holiday this year and workers are entitled to have six days off.
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IOF to stage Java Challenge 2002 off-road event
IOF to stage Java Challenge 2002 off-road event Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Off-Road Racing Federation will hold the Java Challenge 2002 with routes being drawn through West Java and Banten next month, according to the organizers here on Friday. The challenge, which will encompass 700 kilometers in distance and run for seven days using 4-wheel drive vehicles, is hailed as the farthest and longest off-road event in Indonesia. "The event will last from Dec. 15 to 21.
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Royal family live near ancient shrine
Royal family live near ancient shrine Some 10 kilometers from Padangroco temple are rumah gadang (palatial house), a mausoleum, and the ancient Siguntur mosque. These ancient sites are weathered and aged, which is apparent from the condition of rumah gadang that initially had eight major rooms compared to the current five rooms. A family that lives near by are believed to be the royal descendants of King Adityawarman.
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Sony's exit a national case
Sony's exit a national case I was surprised to read Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti's comments on the Sony Corporation's plan to leave Indonesia in the Nov. 29 edition of Kompas. "Don't blow up one case to make it look like it's a national one," he was quoted as saying. As a common citizen, I would like to tell him that it is a national case. The plan to shut down Sony's audio equipment plant in Bekasi, West Java, is part of its global business network.
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Jamaah Islamiyah operating in Indonesia: Police
Jamaah Islamiyah operating in Indonesia: Police A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following a one-month inquiry into the deadly Bali bombing, the National Police announced it had strong evidence the outlawed Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) of Malaysia had expanded its operations into Indonesia. Insp. Gen.
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Sutiyoso blames residents for worsening floods
Sutiyoso blames residents for worsening floods Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Accused of mishandling the floods that swept through the city earlier this year, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso shifted the blame on Friday by accusing residents of worsening the flood problem by dumping garbage into rivers. "The rivers have narrowed because people dump their trash into them.
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East Timor has been freed from Indonesia. But for Indonesia,
East Timor has been freed from Indonesia. But for Indonesia, East Timor-related problems linger; the refugees; rights violation cases and war veterans who are still disgruntled over former president B.J. Habibie's decision to grant the former province a vote for independence. Things have been turned upside down since East Timor's independence. Those who fought for Indonesia, like Eurico Guterres, are being convicted for their service to the "Red-and- White" (Indonesian flag).
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Including the disabled in social and economic activities
Including the disabled in social and economic activities Inge Komardjaja Research Institute for Human Settlements Bandung, West Java The recent seminar on "Income generation through the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community" was conducted by the Belgian non-governmental organization, the Platform for Disability and Development Cooperation (PHOS), in Brussels between Nov. 4 and Nov. 6. The topic was related to the upcoming International Day of the Disabled on Dec.
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Balinese call for review of tourism policy
Balinese call for review of tourism policy Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Two prominent Balinese are calling for a review of Bali's tourism policy, saying the Oct. 12 blasts should serve as a cause to take stock of today's realities on the island. Senior Udayana University lecturer Luh Ketut Suryani and the chief editor of prominent local magazine Sarad, I Ketut Sumarta.
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Activists call on UN to act on AIDS drugs
Activists call on UN to act on AIDS drugs Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of AIDS activists sent a petition to the United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Friday, appealing to the world body to help developing and less developed countries obtain access to generic versions of patented drugs.
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JP/6/MISHRA
JP/6/MISHRA The unemployment question: Squaring the circle Satish Mishra Head, United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR) satish.mishra@undp.org Jakarta Psychologists have a favorite game. This consists of asking their clients to react to pictures and symbols with the first word which comes to their mind. The answers are expected to reveal deeply hidden fears. Bringing our innermost feelings out into the open this way helps us to come to terms with ourselves.
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BI may again postpone 5% NPL requirement
BI may again postpone 5% NPL requirement The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said on Friday it was considering delaying for a second time a ruling restricting the ratio of local banks' nonperforming loans (NPL) to a maximum of 5 percent by the end of this year, citing a prolonged slump in the banking sector. BI Governor Sjahril Sabirin said the central bank was reviewing the ruling, and suggested that a delay was likely as most banks had yet to meet the NPL target. "We're thinking about it.
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Missiles major terror threat to airliners
Missiles major terror threat to airliners Lawrence Bartlett, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur The missile attack on a civilian airliner in Kenya may have failed but it represents a grave new threat in global terrorism, analysts said on Friday, warning governments to take urgent action to prevent a disaster.
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Biggest mosque model recorded
Biggest mosque model recorded SEMARANG: Indonesia's Museum of Records (MURI) manager Paulus Tangka said here on Friday that the biggest mosque model made of chocolate by the Sari Pan Pacific Hotel, Jakarta overnight would add to MURI's collection of records, bringing its collection of achievements to 820.
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World court to rule on RI-Malaysia territorial dispute over islands
World court to rule on RI-Malaysia territorial dispute over islands Agence France-Presse, The Hague The world court in The Hague announced on Thursday that it will issue a ruling on Dec. 17 on a territorial dispute between Indonesia and Malaysia over two resource-rich islands in the Sulawesi sea. The judgement will be read out by judge Gilbert Guillaume, the president of the court. There is no appeal mecanism for rulings by the ICJ.
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How to use Public Relations when consumers get jittery
How to use Public Relations when consumers get jittery Mark Winkel Senior Consultant Prisma Public Relations Jakarta As we wind-up 2002, with its share of disasters and disappointments, we must be anxious about new potholes as the drivers of the economy -- consumers -- look ready to take their foot off the accelerator. The big question becomes: How do I keep consumers opening up their pocketbooks in 2003? whether to buy a car, a cup of coffee, or a computer.
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Lecturer appointed deputy minister
Lecturer appointed deputy minister JAKARTA: A political analyst from the University of Indonesia Maswadi Rauf was sworn in as deputy state minister for administrative affairs in charge of the state apparatus empowerment program on Friday. State Minister for Administrative Affairs Feisal Tamin said that Maswadi was chosen because of his intellectual competence.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Locals, TNI disagree on GAM commemoration
Locals, TNI disagree on GAM commemoration Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Acehnese leaders and the Indonesian Military (TNI) are still at loggerheads over the Aceh "independence day" the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) wants to commemorate on Dec. 4. Tengku Imam Suja, a community leader, said the planned celebration of the GAM-declared 26th anniversary of Aceh's "independence" would not necessarily disrupt the peace accord scheduled to be signed on Dec.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Secure - 4x 10
1. Secure - 4x 10 Police warn of rising crime during holidays 2. Fare - 2x 25 Idul Fitri bus fares raised up to 100 percent 3. Second - 1x 40 Secondhand clothes business sluggish 4. Speak - 1x 30 'I will never return to Jakarta'
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Simon Marcus Gower
Simon Marcus Gower Director, Research and Development Harapan Bangsa School Tangerang, Banten 2. RIA29 -- Will the U.S. ever leave Central Asia? 1 X 45 Vladimir BOGDANOV RIA Novosti Moscow 3. dYER -- The war on terror: A statistical operation 2 X 21 Gwynne Dyer Columnist London
Sat, 30 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Moving towards the Free Trade Zone era in Batam:
Moving towards the Free Trade Zone era in Batam: Preparing an intelligent and reliable island Based on surveys conducted by the Central Statistics Bureau (BPS), the application of a free trade and free port zone, or generally referred to as Free Trade Zone (FTZ), in Batam will increase the island's annual gross domestic product by Rp 1.6 trillion and its manpower by 35,600 people.