Archive: 19 December 2003
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Fri, 19 Dec 2003
U.S. agents leave Papua
U.S. agents leave Papua JAKARTA: A team of United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents has left Papua after questioning a number of witnesses in connection with the ambush in which three teachers, including two Americans, were killed in August 2002.Papua Police chief Insp. Gen.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
House to endorse BI law amendment
House to endorse BI law amendmentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After years of wrangling and disagreements, the deliberation on the amendment to the existing Bank Indonesia Law has been completed, with the House of Representatives plenary session expected to pass it into law on Friday.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Let them
Let them settle inFrom Warta KotaIn the post-Idul Fitri period the Jakarta metropolitan administration always launches operations ridding the capital of would-be settlers as well as squatters and vendors from other regions.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Marubeni to build RI power plants
Marubeni to build RI power plantsTOKYO: Japan's Marubeni Corp. will jointly develop geothermal power plants in Indonesia with state-run oil firms from Indonesia and the Philippines, a leading Japanese financial daily reported on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Fast action promised for poll violations
Fast action promised for poll violationsMoch. N. Kurniawan and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu), the Attorney General's Office and the National Police signed an agreement on Thursday to ensure speedy investigation into and prosecution...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Poor executive
Poor executive train serviceFrom Bisnis Indonesia I had a bad experience traveling on an executive train during the recent Lebaran holiday. The expensive ticket was not worth the service provided.I took the Bima executive train from Yogyakarta to Jakarta on Nov. 30.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Would-be pilgrims protest departure cancellations
Would-be pilgrims protest departure cancellationsAndi Hajramurni and ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Makassar/Surabaya More prospective pilgrims lodged protests in several parts of Indonesia against the government over the cancellation of their departures to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the haj...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
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Interreligious dialog most urgent and needed Aloys Budi Purnomo Rector St. Peter Major Seminary Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra aloybudipurnomo@plasa.com2. WSF -- Social Forums here to stay 2 x 30 Social Forums: the preservation of democratic structures Paul Kingsnorth Guardian News Service London
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
1 x 35
1 x 35Mayor warned not to take full controlJP/5/PLANES3 x 18Councillors allege corruption in plane purchases JP/5/Haji2 x 26Would-be pilgrims protest departure cancellations
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
TV stations issue guidelines on ethics
TV stations issue guidelines on ethicsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In response to public criticism over television broadcasting content, the association of private televisions issued on Thursday a guideline on ethics for broadcasting content and ethics on the business.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Rupiah Retes Dec.18
Rupiah Retes Dec.18 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,651.12 5,907.13 6,312.20 6,245.82 Brunei dollar 1 5,263.53 4,675.17 4,995.32 4,943.23 Canadian dollar 1 6,775.73 6,017.33 6,430.46 6,362.34 Swiss franc 1 7,169.18 6,369.00 6,803.86 6,734.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Trial for Dutch woman begins
Trial for Dutch woman begins TANGERANG: The trial involving a Dutch woman charged with possession of 4,885 ecstasy pills started on Thursday at Tangerang District Court after being postponed twice due to the absence of a Dutch-Indonesian language interpreter.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
South Bengkulu gets new regent
South Bengkulu gets new regent BENGKULU, Bengkulu: The legislative council here elected on Thursday the pairing of H. Fauzan Djamil and Jani Hairin as the new regent of South Bengkulu and his deputy respectively for the 2004 to 2009 period.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
The moral of Malin Kundang is don't forget your Mom
The moral of Malin Kundang is don't forget your MomDebra H. Yatim, Contributor, Jakarta The city is in for a treat this Friday (Dec. 19) and Saturday (Dec.20), with a home-grown musical conveying a local story in a contemporary format.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Mega tells Korpri to stay neutral in 2004 elections
Mega tells Korpri to stay neutral in 2004 electionsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on civil servants on Thursday to stay neutral in the 2004 elections, when the country holds both legislative elections and its first ever direct presidential...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
House hearing with governor Sutiyoso turns farcical
House hearing with governor Sutiyoso turns farcicalEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A hearing on evictions between Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso and House of Representatives Commission II for home affairs turned into a farce on Thursday as commission deputy chairman Abdul Rachman Gaffar, who...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
RCTI driver held by GAM reunited with family
RCTI driver held by GAM reunited with familyTeuku Agam Muzakkir and Nani Farida The Jakarta Post Lhokseumawe/Banda AcehAfter about six months held by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), a driver of the RCTI television crew was rescued by marine troops in an ambush in East Aceh on Wednesday.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
The Haj and Ministry of Religious Affairs
The Haj and Ministry of Religious Affairs Some 30,000 would-be Indonesian haj pilgrims in 2004 will fail to depart for the holy land following the Saudi Arabian government's rejection of Indonesia's request for an additional quota allocation.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Senayan vendors uncertain over relocation
Senayan vendors uncertain over relocationLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Uncertainty still looms over hundreds of street vendors who used to do business in the east parking lot of Bung Karno Sports Complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Hyundai executives offer to resign
Hyundai executives offer to resign SEOUL: Eight top executives from the Hyundai group of companies tendered their resignations on Thursday, officials said, amid a heated family feud for control of the ailing South Korean conglomerate.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
'Ideological map' in Indonesian politics
'Ideological map' in Indonesian politics J. Soedjati Djiwandono Political analyst JakartaLater on, the Islamic-based political parties set up an "Islamic caucus" to promote unity among the Islamic parties, which seemed as remote as ever.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Court again delays trial of JI member
Court again delays trial of JI member PALU, Central Sulawesi: The Palu District Court again delayed the trial on Thursday of Fauzan, a suspected member of Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), after key witness Mustafa failed to appear there for health reasons.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Pertamina raise investment, aims higher profit
Pertamina raise investment, aims higher profitFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas company PT Pertamina is planning to increase its investment for exploration and production next year, which will be the company's first full year of operation as a limited liability company.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Bukit Sentul provides site to cleric Aa' Gym
Bukit Sentul provides site to cleric Aa' GymTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Publicly-listed developer PT Bukit Sentul granted a one-hectare plot of land to the Daarut Tauhiid Foundation, established by noted Muslim cleric Abdullah Gymnastiar, better known as Aa' Gym.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Semarang to revitalize Chinatown
Semarang to revitalize Chinatown SEMARANG: The city administration has plans to extend the area of China town in the Central Java capital of Semarang next year.China town, called the Pecinan area, would cover Gang Pinggir, Gang Lombok, Gang Warung and Gang Baru under the new plans.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Increase in House seats unlikely
Increase in House seats unlikelyKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of legislators gave up in their effort to amend the election law that would enable an increase in the number of House of Representatives (DPR) seats from 550 to 556 due to time constraints.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
1. DEBRA -- 2 x 30
1. DEBRA -- 2 x 30 The moral of Malin Kundang is don't forget your Mom 2. TEATER -- 1 x 56 Theater gathering 2003 opens curtain to opportunity 3. OPERA -- 1 x 46 'Moses und Aron' back for a rare performance
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Govt launches rural phone line project
Govt launches rural phone line projectThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government officially launched on Thursday the initial stage of a Rp 475 billion (US$528 million) telecommunications project aimed at 72,000 villages across the country.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, December 19, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, December 19, 2003Exhibitions* Painting Sentuhan Kepedulian Lingkungan Hidup by 100 female painters, InterContinental MidPlaza Jakarta, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 10 - 11, South Jakarta (Tel. 2510888), until Dec. 22.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Seat belts issue misunderstood
Seat belts issue misunderstoodFrom Media IndonesiaTV stations have popularized the mandatory wearing of seat belts for motorists from Nov. 5. But some have conveyed the wrong message: "Drivers and all passengers of four-wheeled motorized vehicles are obliged to use seat belts".Based on Law No.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Theater gathering 2003 opens curtain to opportunity
Theater gathering 2003 opens curtain to opportunityYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta The Drama Committee of the Jakarta Arts Council (DKJ), for the first time, organized a gathering of theatrical groups in Silaturahmi Teater 2003, which brought together 14 drama troupes from all over the...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Man arrested with fake money
Man arrested with fake money DEPOK: Depok Police arrested a 45-year-old man on Wednesday at 6 p.m. for possessing counterfeit Rp 50,000 banknotes in a black bag on Jl. Margonda Raya, Depok.The suspect, Soetarno, earlier took a taxi driven by Budi Sutarwo, 41, from Lenteng Agung railway station,...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Terrorism and realism
Terrorism and realism The articles in The Jakarta Post by Ambassador to the UK Juwono Sudarsono (Nov. 4) and by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda (Dec. 11) and Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (Dec.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Ex-New Order officials 'unfit' to run in legislative election
Ex-New Order officials 'unfit' to run in legislative electionMoch. N. Kurniawan and Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Makassar The General Elections Commission (KPU) declared on Thursday three former state officials from the New Order unfit to contest the Regional Representatives Council...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Ministry, NGO cooperation on forest
Ministry, NGO cooperation on forest The Ministry of Forestry has signed a cooperation agreement with non-governmental organizations Indonesia Corruption Watch and Greenomics Indonesia to ensure transparency in the awarding of licenses in the forestry industry.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Controversial busway lane
Controversial busway lane From Media Indonesia Jakarta will soon have its special busway, a project that, according to the Jakarta provincial administration, meets the aspirations of Jakarta's residents as was evident from the great enthusiasm visitors to the Jakarta Fair expressed when they were...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Women urged to get into politics
Women urged to get into politics JAKARTA: A political analyst suggested on Thursday that more Indonesian women should take part in the country's political life to avoid being marginalized.Dewi Fortuna Anwar said that many women see politics as a struggle for power, therefore they refuse to enter...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
City nabs 29 alleged sex workers
City nabs 29 alleged sex workers JAKARTA: Some 24 women and five men dressed as women were arrested by the city administration's joint team for allegedly operating as sex workers on the streets during a raid that started late on Wednesday evening and ended early Thursday.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Industry, govt, consumers to boost product standards
Industry, govt, consumers to boost product standardsSandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top government and industry officials, consumer groupings and scholars gathered on Thursday to endorse the formation of the Indonesian Standardization Society (MASTAN) in an attempt to raise public...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Elections won't bring change for the better: ICG
Elections won't bring change for the better: ICGAgence France-Presse JakartaThe elections in 2004 are unlikely to improve the country's fortunes as people grow increasingly disillusioned with the new political order, a research group warned Friday.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Interreligious dialog most urgent and needed
Interreligious dialog most urgent and neededAloys Budi Purnomo, Rector, St. Peter Major Seminary, Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra, aloybudipurnomo@plasa.com Our society is marked by the twofold reality of religious pluralism and social injustice, which provides ample opportunities for all religions...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Sutiyoso wants dawn-to-dusk three-in-one
Sutiyoso wants dawn-to-dusk three-in-oneBambang Nurbianto and Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has chosen to extend the three-in-one traffic policy throughout the day, from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., to support the implementation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) or busway.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Regional govt behavior contradicting aims of local autonomy law
Regional govt behavior contradicting aims of local autonomy law Ignas Kleden Sociologist Director Center for East Indonesian Affairs Jakarta After three years of implementation, regional autonomy has produced a number of unintended results that will very likely negate its original aim.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
House lifts hurdle to judicial liberty
House lifts hurdle to judicial libertyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) has removed one major hurdle to judicial independence by placing all courts under the direct supervision of the Supreme Court, but a noted legal expert warned that an independent and clean judicial...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Bogus policemen raid a house
Bogus policemen raid a house JAKARTA: Four people, claimed to be policemen, knocked on the door of a house in Cilandak Bawah, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, at about 3 a.m. on Thursday and told the house occupants they had a warrant to search the house.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
TV Today: Friday, December 19, 2003
TV Today: Friday, December 19, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Music8:00 TV Drama: Kemelut Cinta10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Documentary2:00 Music2:30 English News Service3:00 Comedy Drama4:00 News4:30...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
'Worsening traffic jams caused by busway project'
'Worsening traffic jams caused by busway project' The city administration will soon extend the three-in-one traffic policy along the full length of the busway from Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in West Jakarta from 6:30 a.m. through 8 p.m. to support the much vaunted busway project.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
'Ideological map' in Indonesian politics (1)
'Ideological map' in Indonesian politics (1)J. Soedjati Djiwandono Political analyst JakartaThe ideological alignment of Indonesian politics since independence has been one of "nationalism," in support of the Pancasila ideology, versus Islam, striving for the establishment of an Islamic state on...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Four students named terror suspects
Four students named terror suspectsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four of the six students recently deported from Pakistan have been declared suspects for their roles in a series of terrorist attacks here in the past several years.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
The 2004 elections: The enemy within
The 2004 elections: The enemy withinSatish Mishra UNSFIR Jakarta2004 is an important year. This is the year when Indonesian democracy either opens its doors to a new wave of consolidation and reform or retreats along the historically familiar path towards a new kind of authoritarianism.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Minister casts doubt on success of busway, 3-in-1
Minister casts doubt on success of busway, 3-in-1Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar expressed doubts on Thursday about the likely success of the busway project and the three-in-one traffic policy extension by the Jakarta administration.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
'RCTI' driver held by GAM reunited with family
'RCTI' driver held by GAM reunited with familyTeuku Agam Muzakkir and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe/Banda Aceh After about six months held by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), a driver of the RCTI television crew was rescued by marine troops in an ambush in East Aceh on Wednesday.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
JITF ends mandate, completes most tasks
JITF ends mandate, completes most tasksDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government, without much fanfare, dissolved on Thursday the Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF) after it completed a fairly successful five-year mandate of restructuring most of the private sector's huge debts as...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Nationalist spirit needed
Nationalist spirit neededFrom Suara KaryaThe human rights (HAM) institution in settling national issues arising in Indonesia applies methods that lack a sense of nationalism. In other words, it has apparently never struggled for national interests.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
'Decentralization affects family planning program'
'Decentralization affects family planning program'Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Family Planning Board (BKKBN) has expressed concern about the future of the family planning program after a transfer of the responsibility to regional governments next year.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Small-scale business ignore Islamic bank edict
Small-scale business ignore Islamic bank edictM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some small-scale businesspeople expressed on Thursday indifference to the proposed Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) edict that prohibits bank interest, saying such an instruction might hamper business.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
[i]Malin Kundang is being staged on Dec. 19 and Dec. 20 at Gedung
Malin Kundang is being staged on Dec. 19 and Dec. 20 at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta in Central Jakarta. Tickets are available at Bel Canto (telp. 8316808). For further information, contact dayagroup@cbn.net.id or www.geocities.com/malin_kundang2003/
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
RI needs fair trade, investment, not new debts
RI needs fair trade, investment, not new debtsDavid E. Sumual, Analyst, Danareksa Research Institute, Jakarta Nothing unusual took place at the annual CGI meeting last week. As expected, the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) concluded its annual ritual, pledging US$3.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Police secure Christmas, New Year
Police secure Christmas, New YearDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Police officials said they planned to deploy around 12,200 personnel, or half of their full force of 23,000, to guard the capital during Christmas and New Year celebrations from Dec. 24 to Jan.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Govt told to hold dialog with Papuans
Govt told to hold dialog with Papuans JAYAPURA, Papua: Golkar's presidential hopeful Sultan Hamengkubuwono X urged on Thursday the central government to open a dialog with the people of troubled Papua province in order to solve their problems.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
b]* Headlines:Ex-New Order officials 'unfit' for DPD membership 2
b]* Headlines:Ex-New Order officials 'unfit' for DPD membership 2 * National:Fast action promised for poll violations 4 * Archipelago:Councillors allege corruption in plane purchases 5 * Opinion:Indonesia needs fair trade, investment, not new debts 7 * City:Minister casts doubt on success of...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah ) on Dec. 18, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah ) on Dec. 18, 2003 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Indonesia needs
Indonesia needs fair trade and investment - or - RI needs fair trade, investment, not new debts David E. Sumual Analyst Danareksa Research Institute Jakarta2. Saddam -- Captive Saddam -- A new headache for Washington 2 X 21 Captive Saddam a new headache for Washington Viktor Liktovkin military...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
b]* Headlines:Ex-New Order officials 'unfit' for DPD membership 2
b]* Headlines:Ex-New Order officials 'unfit' for DPD membership 2 * National:Fast action promised for poll violations 4 * Archipelago:Councillors allege corruption in plane purchases 5 * Opinion:Indonesia needs fair trade, investment, not new debts 7 * City:Minister casts doubt on success of...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Indonesia, Singapore cooperate to fight international terrorism
Indonesia, Singapore cooperate to fight international terrorismAgence France-Presse, Jakarta Singapore will work closely with neighboring Indonesia to combat international terrorism, visiting Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan said here Thursday.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Govt needs to prevent conflicts in 2004 elections
Govt needs to prevent conflicts in 2004 electionsIgnas Kleden Sociologist Director Center for East Indonesian Affairs Jakarta The upcoming 2004 elections is a new political venture. It is new not only in its goal to enable direct election at all levels, but also in terms of its preparation.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
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;AFP; ANPAf..r.. Asia-economy-survey Asia upbeat on economic recovery in 2004: FEER survey JP/16/SurvayAsia upbeat on economic recovery in 2004: FEER survey Agence France-Presse Hong KongBusiness confidence has made a strong recovery in Asia after a year in which the region was battered by the...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Students urge Akbar verdict
Students urge Akbar verdict JAKARTA: More than 100 university students rallied outside the Supreme Court on Thursday, demanding the court to process the case against Speaker of the House of Representatives Akbar Tandjung for his corruption conviction which he has appealed to the Supreme Court.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
1. DPR: 3 LINES, 16 COUNTS
1. DPR: 3 LINES, 16 COUNTS House hearing with Sutiyoso turns farcical 2. KPU: 2 LINES, 25 COUNTS Ex-New Order officials 'unfit' to run in legislative election 3. BI: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS House to endorse BI law amendment 4. GUNGUN: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Four students named terror suspects 5.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Evidence linked to misuse of BI funds found
Evidence linked to misuse of BI funds foundAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Having questioned 21 witnesses in the last few days, National Police concluded on Thursday that trillions of rupiah in Account No.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
House passes state treasury bill on management of state funds
House passes state treasury bill on management of state fundsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives passed on Thursday the long-awaited state treasury bill into law, which Minister of Finance Boediono claimed will greatly improve the management of state funds and assets and thus...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
New law, new hope?
New law, new hope? Given this country's poor record in industrial relations in the past, it is not surprising that the new Law on the Settlement of Industrial Disputes, which the House of Representatives endorsed this week, is viewed with suspicion by activists in certain segments of the labor...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Mayor Subardi warned not to take full control
Mayor Subardi warned not to take full controlNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java Mayor Subardi was not seen at his office on Thursday, the day after he was dismissed by the Cirebon Legislative Council, while council leaders warned him against issuing strategic and crucial policies...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Councillors allege corruption in plane purchases
Councillors allege corruption in plane purchasesRusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda, East Kalimantan The East Kalimantan Legislative Council disclosed on Thursday an alleged markup in the procurement of five Australian-made airplanes worth Rp 27.5 billion (US$31.2 million).
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
JP/30/WOMEN3
JP/30/WOMEN3 Urgent steps to increase women's political representation Make political parties democratic and accountable; amend the law on political parties and rule that 30 percent of parties' legislative candidates must be women.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Unilever 'most admired' this year
Unilever 'most admired' this year JAKARTA: Consumer product company Unilever Indonesia has been named as "Indonesia's most admired company in 2003" in the toiletries and cosmetics category.The award was bestowed on the firm by international magazines BusinessWeek and Frontier, according a press...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
What's up with 'Eiffel... I'm in Love'
What's up with 'Eiffel... I'm in Love'Tony Ryanto, Contributor, Jakarta Eiffel... I'm In Love, like Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? (What's up with Love?), is a teen romantic comedy -- a genre which has been well received here for its effortless absorption, appealing narrative and elements of pop culture.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
Muslim voters and Islamic parties in Indonesia
Muslim voters and Islamic parties in Indonesia Mochtar Buchori Legislator for Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle JakartaWhat do Muslim voters want to see as the outcome of their support for the political struggle carried out by their country, Indonesia? Do they want to have an Indonesian...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003
JP/30/WOMEN
JP/30/WOMEN Ati Nurbaiti The Jakarta Post Jakarta For each person, young and old, in the regency of Gresik, Central Java, the average annual budget for health is Rp 1,413, or not even 20 U.S. cents. This revelation emerged in a training session on the regional budget, aimed at female political...