Archive: 11 December 2002
63 articles found
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hassan Wirayuda to visit RP
Hassan Wirayuda to visit RP MANILA: Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda is to visit the Philippines later this month to boost cooperation against terrorism and bilateral ties, a senior diplomat said on Tuesday. The two days visit on Dec.20, Wirayuda slated to meet his counterpart Blas Ople and National Security Adviser Roilo Golez before calling on President Gloria Arroyo, said the official, who did not want to be named.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Water distribution disrupted
Water distribution disrupted JAKARTA: Certain areas in the city may experience water shortages due to disruptions in water distribution caused by repairs on a major supply pipe. Repairing the transmission pipe of state-owned water company Perum Jasa Tirta II would subsequently affect the raw water supply to PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja), which decreased from 5,400 liters/second to 3,200 liters/second from Tuesday, Dec. 10, until Friday, Dec. 20.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
International scrutiny looms over rights trial
International scrutiny looms over rights trial Debbie A. Lubis and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's failure to conduct a fair and impartial human rights trial will become the subject of an international discourse next year, including at the International Human Rights Commission in Geneva, a rights activist warned on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
ADB finances project in Bengkulu
ADB finances project in Bengkulu BENGKULU: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided between US$5 million and US$6 million for a food, health and nutrition project in Bengkulu province along with a complementary budget from the government in its support, a project executive has said. The food, health and nutrition project, which initially ran from Sept. 1997 to Sept. 2002 and covered 150 villages in Bengkulu, has been extended until Sept.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah to remain stable this week
Rupiah to remain stable this week Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah is expected to remain stable at its current level of around Rp 9,000 per U.S. dollar this week after the Idul Fitri holiday. "The rupiah is likely to be stable this week within the range 8,959 to 9,000 in a thin market, with a trading volume under US$200 million," director of Currency Management Group Farial Anwar told The Jakarta Post on Monday.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Leaders seek death for Riau ecstasy producers
Leaders seek death for Riau ecstasy producers Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau The Tanjung Balai Karimun administration in Riau province and local religious and community leaders demanded on Tuesday the death sentence for the six drug dealers arrested last week with almost 15,000 ecstasy pills.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali bombings wake-up call for Indonesian Muslims
Bali bombings wake-up call for Indonesian Muslims Azyumardi Azra, Rector State Islamic University (UIN), Jakarta The terrorist bombing of Legian, Bali, on October 2002 is, no doubt, a tragedy in contemporary Indonesia. In fact, the bombing reflects a new phase of violence and terror in the country.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prayers, serenity mark first day of peace in Aceh
Prayers, serenity mark first day of peace in Aceh Ibnu Mat Noor and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh With only one "minor skirmish", and many more prayers across the war-torn province, Aceh joyfully marked the first day after the signing of cessation of hostilities agreement between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and Jakarta.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Shoe exporters to suffer another bad year in 2003
Shoe exporters to suffer another bad year in 2003 Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's footwear export is feared to continue to decline next year as foreign buyers shift their shoe orders to other countries amid lingering security problems and labor disputes here.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
'I appreciate police security measures'
'I appreciate police security measures' During this Idul Fitri holiday season, many city residents have felt safer and more secure. They have praised the police for their hard work in ensuring security and order in the city during the holiday. The Jakarta Post talked to several residents about the issue. Cecep, 52, works at a bus company in East Jakarta.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Some continue working through Idul Fitri
Some continue working through Idul Fitri Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most Muslims look forward all year to gathering with their families to celebrate Idul Fitri, which is what drove an estimated two million people out of Jakarta and to their hometowns for this year's holiday. But some people were unable to enjoy the holiday in the bosoms of their families because they had to work.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muslim Lawyers' Team advised to change name
Muslim Lawyers' Team advised to change name I Wayan Juniartha and Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Jakarta The Muslim Lawyers' Team (TPM), a group of lawyers that is defending the suspects in the Bali bombings, has been urged to change its name as it could give rise to sectarian sentiments in what is officially a pluralistic society.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Goosen, Daly signs for brewery-backed KL Open
Goosen, Daly signs for brewery-backed KL Open Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur South African Retief Goosen, king of the European Tour for the past two seasons, and America's John Daly will headline the US$1.1 million Carlsberg Malaysian Open next year. World number five Goosen and two-time Major winner Daly will aim to get their year off to a winning start at the Mines Resort and Golf Club from Feb. 20-23.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Moving towards the Free Trade Zone era in Batam
Moving towards the Free Trade Zone era in Batam Legal certainty for investors An industrial zone with international scope such as Batam absolutely requires sufficient area for further expansion in the future. The Batam Authority has anticipated this requirement by launching various efforts, such as diversifying land use and appropriating land allocation. All these efforts are related to legal certainty pertaining to investments in Batam.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaria on the retreat in SE Asia
Malaria on the retreat in SE Asia PHNOM PENH: Malaria, one of the biggest killers in the insect- infested jungles of southeast Asia, is on the retreat thanks to a five-year, multi-million dollar battle to stamp it out, scientists said. The mosquito-borne disease has been a major burden on impoverished Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia throughout their history, but figures from the Regional Malaria Control Program (RMCP) show new infections are probably at their lowest level ever.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Acheh or Aceh, Henry or Henri, Centre or Center? Who cares?
Acheh or Aceh, Henry or Henri, Centre or Center? Who cares? The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The historic agreement signed by the government of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Geneva on Monday was a nightmare for writers and language experts, whose job it is to maintain standards and consistency over spelling.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tight security planned for NAM summit
Tight security planned for NAM summit MALAYSIA: Kuala Lumpur will deploy 8,000 police, seal key routes and provide bullet proof cars for visiting leaders during the 114-nation Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit, a senior minister said on Tuesday. The unprecedented security arrangements for the Feb. 24-25 summit here were planned in the light of terror attacks worldwide, Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar told reporters. "This time, the security is going to be very, very tight.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Imam Samudra's lawyers convinced 'something fell from sky'
Imam Samudra's lawyers convinced 'something fell from sky' I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali A lawyer representing Imam Samudra, who is being detained by police for his alleged role in planning the Oct. 12 Legian bombings, has expressed skepticism over their client's ability to assemble the explosives, saying the police should have the suspect re-enact his role in the events leading up to the powerful bombing.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ba'asyir preached about turning Australia into an Islamic state
Ba'asyir preached about turning Australia into an Islamic state Agence France-Presse, Sydney, Australia Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, spiritual leader of the outlawed group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), had preached in Sydney about turning Australia into an Islamic state, it was reported on Tuesday. Citing an audio-recording believed to feature Ba'asyir's voice, The Sydney Morning Herald said the cleric had told Muslims he supported jihad -- holy war -- and backed conflict and war in defense of the faith.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Building a Literate Nation
Building a Literate Nation Helena I. R. Agustien, Ph.D. Lecturer, Post Graduate Program Universitas Negeri Semarang Semarang Participating in modern society without literacy skills would be impossible, and in order to achieve a certain level of literacy, one needs to achieve a certain level of skill in the spoken language. This issue was discussed in part two, and this final part will focus on the issue of literacy.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Batamindo Industrial Park: One of the huge industrial zones in
Batamindo Industrial Park: One of the huge industrial zones in Batam. Trans-Barelang bridge: A panoramic view of one of the six high- tech bridges that connect Batam and the surrounding islands.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Aceh peace agreement and the light of hope
Aceh peace agreement and the light of hope Desra Percaya, Diplomat, New York After a period of uncertainty, the signing of the agreement to end the hostilities between the government of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) finally took place in Geneva on Dec 9. This latest development rightfully reminds us of May 2000, when the Humanitarian Pause was signed.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Building a Literate Nation
Building a Literate Nation Helena I. R. Agustien, Ph.D Lecturer, Post Graduate Program Universitas Negeri Semarang Semarang In part one of this article, it was indicated that participating in modern lives without literacy skills would be impossible, and that in order to achieve certain level of literacy skills one needs to achieve certain level of oracy skills. The oracy issue was discussed in part two, and this last part will take up the literacy issue.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fire destroys fifteen homes
Fire destroys fifteen homes BANDUNG, West Java: At least 15 homes were burned down by a fire that broke out in a crowded residential area on Jalan Nyengseret, Astanaanyar district, Bandung, at 3 a.m. on Tuesday. No deaths were reported, but one resident was taken to the hospital with severe burns. Firefighters speculated that the blaze was triggered by an mosquito coil. Using six fire trucks, the fire department needed more than two hours to put out the fire.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
A wise and rational leader
A wise and rational leader Indonesia's efforts to emerge from its multidimensional crisis seem to have run into some difficulties, unlike those of South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. Why? This is due to Indonesia's political instability and weak leadership amid its poor economic situation. As a result, many Indonesian and foreign businessmen have expressed concern over the liberalization of regional trade (AFTA) in 2003.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt slammed for poor rights record
Govt slammed for poor rights record Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's failure to uphold human rights this year was due to simultaneous policies of the executive, legislative and judicial institutions, the National Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) disclosed on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, December 11, 2002
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, December 11, 2002 Exhibition * Photo Impressions Libres, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5678639), until Dec. 21. Performances * Live Music Show, Sabor Latino Band at Desperados Bar and Cafe, Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. May. Jend. Sungkono 120 (Tel. 031 5661550), Monday to Sunday, 10 p.m. * Live Music Show at the Lobby, Majapahit Mandarin Oriental Hotel Jl. Tunjungan 65, Surabaya (Tel. 031 5454333), 8 p.m., Dec. 31.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest another bombing suspect
Police arrest another bombing suspect Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Police investigating last week's bombings of a McDonald's outlet and a car dealership in Makassar, South Sulawesi, arrested another suspect on Tuesday, and continued the hunt for a man believed to be the mastermind of the bombings that killed three people and injured 11 others.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Peace comes to Aceh
Peace comes to Aceh With mixed feelings of cautious expectation and skeptical anxiety, it is a great relief to learn that the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) have finally signed a peace agreement that could end the decades-long secessionist conflict in that troubled province.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Missing poet named the recipient of rights award
Missing poet named the recipient of rights award Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wiji Thukul, a critical poet who has been missing for almost five years and was declared as a person "forced to disappear" by the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) two and a half years ago, has been named as the recipient of the Yap Thiam Hien Award -- a human rights award -- for 2002.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Establishing a literate nation
Establishing a literate nation Helena I. R. Agustien, Ph.D., Lecturer, Post Graduate Program Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang Participating in modern society without literacy skills would be impossible, and in order to achieve a certain level of literacy, one needs to achieve a certain level of skill in the spoken language. This issue was discussed in part two, and this final part will focus on the issue of literacy.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Energy industry to benefit from Aceh peace deal
Energy industry to benefit from Aceh peace deal The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The landmark peace deal signed by the government and Aceh rebels on Tuesday could finally bring to an end the years-long security troubles experienced by oil and gas firms in the province and encourage them to expand their operations there, analysts said.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police offer rapid response service
Police offer rapid response service JAKARTA: In an effort to improve services to the public, the city police have vowed to respond to every public crime report within 15 minutes and provide 36 telephone channels as part of their rapid response service. City police spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo told the media on Tuesday that the public could submit crime reports via the police free telephone number 112, which has 31 channels and is available 24 hours per day.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Angry mob ravages house in Demak
Angry mob ravages house in Demak DEMAK, Central Java: At least one house was seriously damaged when people from the neighboring village of Tambak Bulusan in the Central Java town of Demak stormed a house in the village of Banjarsari here on Tuesday. The mob looking for Sudarno, a rival in Banjarsari, became angry when they failed to find him and quickly smashed furniture and all belongings inside the house, and beat Sudarno's son-in- law, Kairul Rohman.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Batam Center Grand Mosque: A Rp 15 billion mosque with gorgeous
Batam Center Grand Mosque: A Rp 15 billion mosque with gorgeous architecture to create a dynamic religious atmosphere. Novotel Batam: One of Batam's star-rated international-standard hotels that is a favorite among expatriates. Global Indo-Asia school: An international school for children of expatriates residing in Batam.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
The Post, TNI to meet over dispute
The Post, TNI to meet over dispute JAKARTA: Talks between U.S.-based daily The Washington Post and the Indonesian military (TNI) chief is being arranged in a bid to discuss some options for an out-of-court settlement to their dispute. Todung Mulya Lubis, one of the lawyers representing the Post, told reporters on Tuesday that he had sent an official letter on Wednesday to the TNI chief to set the time and date of the meeting. He said that attorney Trimoelja D.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Insight -- 7 cols, 1 line, 48 pts BB, 46 counts
1. Insight -- 7 cols, 1 line, 48 pts BB, 46 counts Bali bombings wake-up call for Indonesian Muslims 2. Migrants -- 3 cols, 2 lines, 36 pts BB, 26 counts Jakarta blasted for plan to launch raids against newcomers 3. Internet -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36 pts BB, 35 counts World's first ruling rewrites web defamation rules or Australian court ruling rewrites web defamation rules
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Civil servants skip work after Idul Fitri holiday
Civil servants skip work after Idul Fitri holiday Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Apparently not satisfied with their extended holiday to celebrate Idul Fitri, most civil servants in Cirebon, West Java, stuck to their old habits on Tuesday by skipping work. Of nearly 8,000 civil servants in Cirebon, only a few hundred turned up for work on the first day back after the holiday. And those who reported for work did little except chat and read newspapers.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kerosene shortage hits Bogor
Kerosene shortage hits Bogor BOGOR: Hundreds of residents in Bogor regency have complained about the scarcity of kerosene because many vendors have not returned from their hometowns. Meti, a resident of Karadenan village, Cibinong district, said Tuesday that she had been unable to locate any vendors in her village since two days before the Idul Fitri holiday. Therefore, she had to buy kerosene from the cooperative at the military office in Ciluar village.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Towards the enforcement of Free Trade Zone in Batam
Towards the enforcement of Free Trade Zone in Batam Batam, a comfortable place for investment and settlement Batam is known not only as an industrial estate but also as an attractive tourist resort. The region can also attract investors with its qualified human resources. For these reasons and more it is the correct place for the enforcement of the pending Free Trade Zone Law. Batam boasts modern and international-standard facilities, such as hotels and apartments.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Unattended stove caused fire
Unattended stove caused fire JAKARTA: An unattended kerosene stove exploded and burned down two houses on Jl. Mustika in Bidara Cina subdistrict of Jatinegara, East Jakarta, on Tuesday afternoon while the residents were away on holiday in their hometowns. According to Gumanto from the East Jakarta Fire Brigade, a teenager who was asked to look after the two houses located next to one another, turned on the stove to cook and then forgot to turn it off.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Western leaders hail Aceh truce, promise aid
Western leaders hail Aceh truce, promise aid Agencies, Washington/Ottawa/Canberra U.S. President George W. Bush on Monday welcomed as "courageous" a truce between Indonesia's government and separatist rebels in Aceh and pledged work with other key nations to help the province rebuild.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australia's post-Bali tragedy rethink
Australia's post-Bali tragedy rethink Felix Soh, Deputy Editor Strait Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Sometimes tempestuous, always prickly, invariably adversarial and never comfortable. Such is the nature of Australia's relations with countries in Southeast Asia which, with perhaps the exception of Singapore, resembles a series of bumps on a winding highway. Of course, the 'insensitive' utterances of politicians in the robust game of Aussie-rule politics do not help.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Court ruling rewrites web defamation rules 3
* Headlines: Court ruling rewrites web defamation rules 3 * National: Refugees call for speedy distribution of rice aid 4 * Archipelago: Leaders seek death for Riau ecstasy producers 5 * Opinion: Rebalance the power with nonpartisan police force 6 * City: Some continue working through Idul Fitri 8 * Sports: Human factor leaves its mark, says Kim 10 * World: Howard's threat a warning to Asia: U.S.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
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train 5 x 35 Six killed as train derails in Kebumen batam 5 x 40 Leaders seek death for Riau ecstasy producers Mangkir 2 x 25 Civil servants skip work after Idul Fitri holiday
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Smoking increase chances of contracting COPD
Smoking increase chances of contracting COPD Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A man is shown breathing heavily, a long tube protruding out of his chest into a contraption at the base of his hospital bed is filled with blackish matter. "This man is in the advanced stages of COPD. The machine helps reinflate his lungs because they can no longer reinflate themselves," Pradjnaparamita of the COPD Center at the Department of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Indonesia said.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Longer holiday boosts hotel occupancy in Bali
Longer holiday boosts hotel occupancy in Bali The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After posting a record-low occupancy rate in October, hotel occupancy in Bali has apparently started to pick up again as one industry player claimed that the latest figure was 40 percent for the first week of December, thanks largely to a long-holiday season.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Six killed as train derails in Kebumen
Six killed as train derails in Kebumen The Jakarta Post, Kebumen/Yogyakarta/Cirebon A train packed with travelers returning to Jakarta after celebrating Idul Fitri in their hometowns skid off the tracks after hitting a truck in the Central Java town of Kebumen, killing six people and injuring 29.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Travel warnings
Travel warnings Having been in Indonesia for over five years and observed the riots of 1998 as well as what happened in Bali, I can only wonder why western countries like the United States and many in Europe issue travel advisories warning their citizens not to come to Indonesia and also Bali. In Israel, for example, there are bombings and killings every day. Look at the U.S. Not only the terror of the attacks on the World Trade Center, but snipers all over the country.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Council speaker killed in accident
Council speaker killed in accident MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Bulukumba regency council speaker Hardi Pangki was killed on Sunday night when his car plunged into a river. His wife and a relative, Andi Ija, were also killed in the accident. The accident took place as Hardi's car was about to cross a bridge in Sendana district, Majene regency, some 320 kilometers north of Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar burns opium poppy seeds
Myanmar burns opium poppy seeds MYANMAR: Military authorities have burned more than 8,500 kilograms of opium poppy seeds, stimulant pills and other drugs in their latest show of determination to stamp out the drug trade, a newspaper reported on Tuesday. The event was part of a new drug eradication program named "Project Hell Flower," in which the government persuades opium poppy farmers to swap their seeds for cereals such as rice, wheat and corn, as well as vegetables.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Warring sides in Aceh take steps to build trust and peace
Warring sides in Aceh take steps to build trust and peace Nani Farida and Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Discussions to coordinate the implementation of the cessation of hostilities agreement have begun between the Indonesian Military (TNI) and Free Aceh Movement (GAM), in order to build trust and attempt to impose peace in the war-torn province.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
53 non-nationals deported in 11 months
53 non-nationals deported in 11 months MEDAN, North Sumatra: A total of 53 overseas citizens have been deported from North Sumatra province over the past 11 months for failing to produce valid passport. Three of the deportees were citizens of newly-independent East Timor. They were Angelene Pina Lopes, Filomena Moniz P Govenia and Ana Rosalina da Silva.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Refugees call for speedy distribution of Italian rice aid
Refugees call for speedy distribution of Italian rice aid The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of East Timorese refugees called on the government to distribute 104 tons of rice, received as aid from Italy, which was being held by the East Nusa Tenggara provincial administration because of conflicting figures on the number of refugees in the province.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Extra security for holidays
Extra security for holidays Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police will beef up security, particularly at churches, ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays amid heightened concerns of possible terrorist attacks following the recent bombing in Makassar, the provincial capital of South Sulawesi, which killed three people and injured 11.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Acheh or Aceh, Henry or Henri,
Acheh or Aceh, Henry or Henri, Centre or Center? Who cares? The Jakarta Post Jakarta The historic agreement signed by the government of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Geneva on Monday was a nightmare for writers and language experts, whose job it is to maintain standards and consistency over spelling.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kendari residents complain of foul odor
Kendari residents complain of foul odor KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Residents living around a cattle- feed producing company in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, are complaining about the foul smell it produces. "The company is reckless as regards waste management in that it has been ignoring the foul smell, which has been greatly disturbing local people," said one resident on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malls launch promotional events to lure shoppers
Malls launch promotional events to lure shoppers The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to lure more shoppers, many malls around town have planned to hold a string of events during the holiday season. In celebration of Christmas and New Year, Mal Taman Anggrek in Slipi, West Jakarta, will launch its second Happy Holidays promotion on Dec. 13, which will last until Jan. 5.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Creativity needed to draw people to museums
Creativity needed to draw people to museums Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It takes a lot of creativity to attract most Indonesians to visit a museum, especially during this year's Idul Fitri holiday, which is longer, as the government granted an extended period of leave to civil servants. The Transportation Museum at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), for example, staged a dangdut musical performance to attract more visitors.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta blasted for planned raids against newcomers
Jakarta blasted for planned raids against newcomers Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to curb the flow of migrants into the capital, the Jakarta administration has plans to launch raids against newcomers this weekend amid much public criticism that it violates the Constitution. "We will conduct operations during peak days of passenger arrivals at railway stations and terminals," the spokesman Muhayat said.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Court rules Internet case can be heard in Australia
Court rules Internet case can be heard in Australia Belinda Goldsmith Reuters Canberra Australia's highest court ruled on Tuesday that a defamation case sparked by a story on a U.S Web site could be heard in Australia, opening a legal minefield for web publishers over which libel laws they must follow.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
On concern over the TPM
On concern over the TPM Bali Post of Dec. 3, 2002 reported on the concern of the Muslim Lawyers Team (TPM) if the trials of Amrozi, Imam Samudra and their accomplices are held in the Denpasar District Court in Bali. It is feared that they will be on public trial. In this context I would like to give some advice to the defending team as follows: 1. The Balinese community is generally a lover of the arts; creative, diligent and hard working.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asia piracy costs $25 bln a year, says expert
Asia piracy costs $25 bln a year, says expert Jane Macartney Reuters Singapore Piracy, mainly along Asia's busy sea lanes, is costing the world's economy US$25 billion a year and the threat is growing as modern buccaneers equip themselves with the latest technology, a regional expert said on Tuesday.