Indonesia to buy Czech defense equipment The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri arrived in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Monday for a three-day state visit, during which she would likely sign an agreement to purchase a wide range of defense equipment from the country. After her arrival, Megawati met with Czech Prime Minister Milos Zeman at the Indonesian guesthouse in Prague, where Czech military equipment was on display, Antara reported Monday. Maj. Gen.

BRI 14040 offers quick and easy banking transactions by phone Executives, professionals, academics and businesspeople who are always on the move can now make banking transactions by phone anywhere and anytime through Bank BRI, Indonesia's only bank which has offices in almost every town across the country.

Semen Cibinong fires 600 temporary workers Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto, Central Java The Cilacap plant of the country's third largest cement producer PT Semen Cibinong recently dismissed 600 of its 900 temporary workers in the name of efficiency, an official said here on Monday.

'Muslims, Christians have same God' Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Will Christians join Muslims in Heaven when they die? The question is hard to answer. But for some Indonesian Muslims, especially hard-liners, they will certainly say "no". But that's not the case for many Muslim scholars, including Jalaluddin Rahmat of Indonesia and James W. Morris from the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies at Britain's University of Exeter.

Association doubts rising rubber price to persist Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The price of natural rubber in the international market has been on the rise during the past several months, but local rubber association doubted whether the trend would continue throughout the remaining period of this year.

Woman accuses public order officers of sexual harassment I Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post Denpasar The Denpasar Police have vowed to thoroughly investigate a formal complaint filed by a 24-year-old woman who claims that she and five other women were sexually harassed by the chief of the city's Public Order Office (Tramtib) and two of his men when the women were detained at the office.

The poor fear public order officers Poverty has become one of the most important issues for the city administration, with the number of Jakartans living below the poverty line having continued to increase since the economic crisis first struck in mid-1997. While the government and the city administration have introduced various poverty alleviation programs over the years, these programs have had little impact on the problem.

No more job for education ministry? From Warta Kota This newspaper in its June 11 edition reported head of secondary and tertiary education service of Jakarta as saying that government schools were free to collect money when receiving new students. In this context, several points should be considered: * Entrance tests for government schools are no longer necessary because the places are given only to those who can afford them.

Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 17, 2002: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 370 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,125 0 1,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 125 0 237,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 365 0 0 Alakasa 185 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 800 0 3,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 45 0 0 Alumindo Light 650 0 0 Andhi Chandra 325 0 0...

1. MURTI: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Murti, children's story teller Taking children's literature as the topic of her dissertation led Murti Bunanta, an author and academic, to become the first person to obtain a doctoral degree on that subject from the University of Indonesia in 1997. Murti choose the Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih tale as the subject of her academic exploration. In the past, the folk tale was recounted orally.

Fourth DPR session beginning May 13 (to July 19, 2002) Bill Status Child Protection might be completed in July Corruption Eradication Commission might be completed in July Presidential Pardon might be completed in July Settlement of Industrial Disputes might be completed in July Electricity might be completed in July National System of Science&Technology might be completed in July Advocate Profession might be completed in July Property Rights might be completed in July State Finance being...

MPR urged to complete amendment JAKARTA: The Indonesian Students Executive Board (BEM) staged a peaceful demonstration at the People's Consultative Assembly building, demanding the Assembly complete the amendment being made to the 1945 Constitution before 2004. They met with the Assembly's ad hoc committee preparing the amendment to the Constitution to voice their demands.

Breeding, a profitable way to save deer Ridlo Aryanto, Contributor, Yogyakarta Deer breeding has become common in Yogyakarta since the introduction of roast venison on the menu of a five-star hotel on Jl. Parangtritis last year. With the growing demand for venison dishes from foreign visitors, especially the Japanese and French, the supply of meat from local breeders has proved to be insufficient, forcing the hotel to offer the delicacy only once a week.

Govt sets deadline for 'education for all' Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Elis, 14, had to drop out of school after elementary school and leave her village in Yogyakarta to seek work in Jakarta as a maid to help support her brothers' schooling. To that end, Elis, who now works for a family in Rawamangun, East Jakarta, sends home almost all of her Rp 200,000 monthly salary. "In my family, boys enjoy a higher education because they will become the head of the family," she said.

PPP supports Fauzi Bowo in gubernatorial race The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city chapter of the United Development Party (PPP) announced on Monday that it would throw its support behind current City Secretary Fauzi Bowo as its strongest candidate for governor. PPP, the third largest in the city council with 12 seats, has also defied its party chairman, Hamzah Haz, who reportedly supports the reelection of Governor Sutiyoso.

Taking a break from oppressive Jakarta Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta With serene and peaceful ambience, resorts surrounding Jakarta witness regular customers wishing to spend their weekends or holiday breaks. Staying in a resort has become an alternative getaway for Jakartans, especially revelers wishing to avoid the hustle bustle of the city. Most of the retreats are situated outside the bustling metropolis but not too far away. It only takes a few hours drive to reach the sites.

Six more killed in Aceh over weekend Ibnu Matnoor and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh At least six people, including two alleged members of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), were killed in separate incidents in the restive province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam over the weekend, reports said. An explosive device, believed to be of TNT (trinitrotoluene), exploded in the athletes camp for the provincial sports festival in Sigli regency, which kicked off on Saturday.

Defending champ Thailand eases past Singapore in ASEAN meet Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defending champion Thailand took an easy 3-0 win over Singapore to make a strong statement that they would continue to dominate in the ASEAN Junior Volleyball Championship now underway here. Thailand beat Singapore 25-14, 25-17, 25-14 in its opening match at the Bung Karno Basketball Hall on Monday.