Archive: 3 May 2003
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Sat, 03 May 2003
Govt determined to part with IMF: Hamzah
Govt determined to part with IMF: HamzahFitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government is determined not to extend its agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), due to end this year, Vice President Hamzah Haz said on Friday.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Cost to be a teacher
Cost to be a teacherFrom KompasAs in the New Order period, graft practices continue to prevail in the recruitment of teachers, school principals and other civil servants throughout Indonesia.The selection of teachers as government employees in Cirebon and the surrounding regency during 2000/2001 is...
Sat, 03 May 2003
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checkedJP/5/D01 FOR SUNDAY -- HIGHER EDUCATION ;JP; ANPAc..r.. Education-higher-educationStudying overseas Supportive and empowering experience awaitsSimon Marcus Gower Contributor Jakarta Recently a student of mine came to me in fear and trepidation.
Sat, 03 May 2003
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CheckedJP/5/D00 ANPAc..r.. University-choices-locals More local universities offering world-class educationSudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post JakartaIn the past parents did not have many options but to send their children to overseas universities to get a better quality of education.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, May 5, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, May 5, 2003Exhibitions* Fine Arts Membagi Titik by students of the Indonesian Arts Intitute, Yogyakarta, Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until May 9.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Page 1 head, May 3, 2003
Page 1 head, May 3, 2003 1. EDUCATION: 1 x 30Education bill poses problems 2. IMF:Govt determined to part with IMF: Hamzah3. INUL:Attack on Inul against freedom of expression 4. TENNIS: 2 x 24Indonesia secures berth in Junior Davis Cup
Sat, 03 May 2003
Govt determined to part with IMF: Hamzah
Govt determined to part with IMF: HamzahFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is determined not to extend its agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), due to end this year, Vice President Hamzah Haz said on Friday.
Sat, 03 May 2003
JP/7/F00
JP/7/F00 INDONESIA AND THE PHILIPPINES: COMPELLING SIMILARITIESNeighbors -- and also twins?Hal Hill and Mohammad Sadli JakartaIndonesia and the Philippines share much in common. They have similar per capita incomes.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Police, land agency sign MOU
Police, land agency sign MOU JAKARTA: National Land Agency (BPN) head Luthfi I. Nasution and National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar agreed to further cooperation in investigating agrarian disputes on Friday.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Trisakti rekindles zeal to settle cases
Trisakti rekindles zeal to settle casesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fearing that the government would freeze the human rights violation case on the shooting of students and other citizens in 1998 and 1999, the students of Trisakti University opened on Friday a 10-day event to...
Sat, 03 May 2003
Free aerobic workouts at Senayan
Free aerobic workouts at Senayan JAKARTA: Five trainers will lead aerobic workouts of various endurance levels at the West Plaza of Bung Karno sports stadium in South Jakarta early on Sunday morning.The workouts, which are free of charge, will feature five aerobic instructors, including Vicky...
Sat, 03 May 2003
SARS taking heavy toll on tourist industry in Batam
SARS taking heavy toll on tourist industry in BatamM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) across East Asia has had a devastating effect on tourism on Batam island, businesspeople have said.
Sat, 03 May 2003
RI to host Germany in Fed Cup
RI to host Germany in Fed Cup JAKARTA: Indonesia is drawn against Germany in the Fed Cup World Group play-offs. The tie will be staged in Jakarta on July 19 through July 20, a report said on Friday.The Indonesian team, comprising Angelique Widjaja, Wynne Adiati Prakusya, Sandy Gumulya and Suzanna...
Sat, 03 May 2003
'Pesantren' teaches rote memorization of Koran
'Pesantren' teaches rote memorization of KoranAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Kebumen, Central Java Education plays a very important role in life. With this truth in mind, ustadz (Islamic teacher) Nurcholis Sanusi and his wife set up a pesantren, or Islamic boarding school, for children in the...
Sat, 03 May 2003
SARS hit test credibility of ASEAN and China
SARS hit test credibility of ASEAN and ChinaS. Pushpanathan, Assistant Director, External Relations, ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta Just as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was picking up the pieces and putting in place major initiatives to integrate the region and make it globally...
Sat, 03 May 2003
RI students to enter int'l contests
RI students to enter int'l contestsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two high school students from the Central Java town of Surakarta will be taking part in international contests this year.Fajar Yuliawan, a student at state-run SMP I in Surakarta, will participate in a world mathematics contest in Japan...
Sat, 03 May 2003
We know Lebanese team's depth, says Indonesian manager
We know Lebanese team's depth, says Indonesian managerMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia will play Lebanon in a pre-Olympic U-23 soccer match here on Saturday, with the hosts saying that they are aware of their opponent's depth and have prepared their strategy accordingly.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Press freedom and the reality check
Press freedom and the reality checkDISCOURSE To mark the World Press Freedom Day, which falls today on May 3, we interviewed Jakob Oetama, the co-founder of Kompas daily newspaper, to talk about the issue and how it relates to his own newspaper.
Sat, 03 May 2003
1 line x 47
1 line x 47JP/5/D08 2 lines x 22South Nias people reject interim regent 1 line x 41Two RI students to participate in world contests2 lines x 33Aceh governor under scrutiny for alleged fund mismanagement
Sat, 03 May 2003
RESPONDING TO ACEH: The chairman of the Acehnese Legislators
RESPONDING TO ACEH: The chairman of the Acehnese Legislators Forum, Teuku Syaiful Achmad (right), and Indonesia's negotiator in dealings with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), Wiryono Sastrohandoyo, answer questions from the audience during a weekly discussion held at the House of Representatives...
Sat, 03 May 2003
Quality of
Quality of Berri juice Through this letter I would like to attract the attention of the producers of Berri Indosari. On April 29 I poured a glass of unsweetened Berri Orange Juice from a two-liter bottle. I was shocked because it was already mildly fermented.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Hero's net profit drops 71.4%
Hero's net profit drops 71.4% JAKARTA: Publicly listed retailer PT Hero Supermarket announced on Friday that its net profit in the first quarter of this year dropped by 71.4 percent to Rp 4.3 billion (US$497,109) compared to the same period last year.
Sat, 03 May 2003
No increased health checks at the airports, despite ASEAN pact
No increased health checks at the airports, despite ASEAN pactSari P. Setiogi and Wahyoe Boedhiwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Denpasar Three days after leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed to make concerted efforts to contain Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome...
Sat, 03 May 2003
JP/6/E00
JP/6/E00 Laborers all over the world commemorated Labor Day, also called May Day, on Thursday, May 1. In Indonesia, the observance of the May Day was filled with street demonstrations in several big cities.For Indonesian workers, Labor Day is still far from a grateful ceremony.
Sat, 03 May 2003
JP/14/M10
JP/14/M10Hero's net profit drops 71.4% JAKARTA: Publicly listed retailer PT Hero Supermarket announced on Friday that its net profit in the first quarter of this year dropped by 71.4 percent to Rp 4.3 billion (US$497,109) compared to the same period last year.
Sat, 03 May 2003
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;JP; JP/16/O00 Jobs-gallery-recognition JP/ / checkedPri Notowidigdo The Amrop Hever Group Global Executive Search, Jakarta(e-mail: pri.notowidigdo@amrophever.com)Getting recognition for your contributions Do you ever wonder why your friend got promoted and you didn't? Do you feel that you're...
Sat, 03 May 2003
Beijing sees SARS peaking, rural China a worry
Beijing sees SARS peaking, rural China a worryJuliana Liu Reuters BeijingChina said on Friday the worst appeared to be over for SARS- stricken Beijing as international experts said China faced a crucial battle in the next few months to contain the virus and stop it spreading globally.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Vishnu K. Mahmud
Vishnu K. Mahmud Contributor Jakarta vmahmud@yahoo.com Aryana Haribawa was given a challenge: create a piece of software so everyone can go home by 5 p.m. It wasn't going to be easy. But as IT director for Lowe Indonesia, one of the premier advertising agencies in the country, he had to develop a...
Sat, 03 May 2003
1. Azyu
1. Azyu 2 X 23 JP/6/E01 Part 1 of 2 Exploring historical roots of Muslim crisis 2. 6Purba 2 X 30 Nurcholish candidacy may lead him into hazardous political trap
Sat, 03 May 2003
JP/14/M00
JP/14/M00 Stock prices in the Jakarta Stocx Exchange (in rupiah) on May 2, 2003 ______________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Sat, 03 May 2003
RI students to participate in int'l contests
RI students to participate in int'l contestsThe Jakarta Post JakartaTwo high school students from the Central Java town of Surakarta will be taking part in international contests this year.Fajar Yuliawan, a student at state-run SMP I in Surakarta, will participate in a world mathematics contest in...
Sat, 03 May 2003
TV Today: Saturday, May 3, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, May 3, 2003TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi dan Balita9:00 Music: Pesona Music Indonesia11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Ba'asyir moved to Salemba prison
Ba'asyir moved to Salemba prison The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, who is awaiting trial for treason, was transferred from the National Police detention center to Salemba detention center in Central Jakarta on Friday under the escort of at least 60 police officers.
Sat, 03 May 2003
JP/14/M05
JP/14/M05P&G Indonesia teams up with DNR JAKARTA: Consumer goods maker PT Procter & Gamble Indonesia (P&G) appointed PT Dos Ni Roha (DNR) as the new distributor of the company's goods for Greater Jakarta and West Kalimantan, a company press statement said on Friday.
Sat, 03 May 2003
New tourist visa policy
New tourist visa policy Further to various letters in The Jakarta Post regarding the Indonesian government's new tourist visa policy, I can only say how valid the points are that they have raised.I recently retired after spending the majority of my working life overseas including the last ten years...
Sat, 03 May 2003
4 houses in Bogor hit by landslide
4 houses in Bogor hit by landslide BOGOR: Four houses in South Bogor collapsed in a landslide early on Friday.The houses were located on a hillside in Jerokuta, Empang subdistrict, South Bogor.Dozens of houses have been built on the hillside here, even though the land is considered unstable.
Sat, 03 May 2003
JP/7/F01
JP/7/F01 SARS hit tests credibility of ASEAN and China S. Pushpanathan Assistant Director External Relations ASEAN Secretariat Jakarta 2. Bayu -- The habit of rejecting bills must end with access to information 1 X 30 Discussing bill openly not taboo Bayu Wicaksono Association of Public Attorneys...
Sat, 03 May 2003
Indonesia secures berth in Junior Davis Cup
Indonesia secures berth in Junior Davis CupMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian boys' tennis team followed the Fed Cup women to enjoy a rare opportunity in the limelight after securing a berth in the next Junior Davis Cup competition.
Sat, 03 May 2003
LIPI launches first Indonesian-made electric car
LIPI launches first Indonesian-made electric carA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Totok M.S. Soegandi, a senior researcher at the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), displayed two prototypes of an Indonesian-made electric car at a seminar here on Thursday.
Sat, 03 May 2003
'Attack on Inul against freedom of expression'
'Attack on Inul against freedom of expression'Arya Abhiseka The Jakarta Post JakartaHundreds of protesters hit the streets on Friday in front of Hotel Indonesia, Central Jakarta, to demonstrate support for dangdut performer Inul Daratista, who in recent weeks has been the center of attention...
Sat, 03 May 2003
Where to go in Semarang: Saturday, May 3, 2003
Where to go in Semarang: Saturday, May 3, 2003 Tour and Travel Services* Antara Travel Service, Puri Anjasmoro, Ruko E1/9 (Tel. 024- 7605341, fax: 024-7605779). * Electra Duta Wisata Tour and Travel, Jl. Gajah Mada 1 (Tel. 024-3518444, 3511112, fax: 3511114). * Fortuna Tours and Travel, Jl. Dr.
Sat, 03 May 2003
JP/6/E05
JP/6/E05CHECKED PHOTO ASGUINFORMAL DISCUSSION: The rector of the Swiss German University (SGU), Peter Pscheid, talks to students on the university's campus in the Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) housing complex in Serpong, Banten.
Sat, 03 May 2003
1. Indopak -- 48pts Bodoni L/c 5col. 1line -50
1. Indopak -- 48pts Bodoni L/c 5col. 1line -50 JP/11/J00 Pakistan hails India's move to restore ties or Pakistan hails India's move2. Turkey -- 36pts Bodoni L/c 5col. 1line -45Turk quake school hopes fade, riots flare or Turk quake school hopes fade3. Austra -- 32pts Bodoni L/c 5col.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Indonesia, minus East Timor
Indonesia, minus East Timor JAKARTA: The government has released a new map of Indonesia, which scraps now independent East Timor and the Malaysian-owned islands of Sipadan and Ligitan.The map, to a 1:5,000,000 scale, was launched in conjunction with National Education Day on Friday.
Sat, 03 May 2003
* Headlines: LIPI launches first Indonesian-made electric car 2
* Headlines: LIPI launches first Indonesian-made electric car 2 * National: 24,000 infants die of heart defects annually 4 * Archipelago: Aceh governor scrutinized for alleged fraud 5 * Opinion: France should boost relations with Asia 7 * City: Ba'asyir moved to Salemba prison 8 * Sports: De la...
Sat, 03 May 2003
Oracle Collaboration Suite everything in a single inbox
Oracle Collaboration Suite everything in a single inboxLela E. Madjiah The Jakarta Post JakartaNothing frustrates computer users more than viruses attacking their system and frequent downtime. In fact, virus attacks and downtime have become so common they are considered a given, part of the game.
Sat, 03 May 2003
'Attack on Inul against freedom of expression'
'Attack on Inul against freedom of expression'Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of protesters hit the streets on Friday in front of Hotel Indonesia, Central Jakarta, to demonstrate support for dangdut performer Inul Daratista, who in recent weeks has been the center of attention...
Sat, 03 May 2003
Bali bomb suspects should not get death penalty if convicted,
Bali bomb suspects should not get death penalty if convicted, Australian minister saysAssociated Press Melbourne, AustraliaAustralia's foreign minister on Friday called on Indonesia's judicial system not invoke the death penalty if it convicts a group of suspects in last year's deadly Bali bombings.
Sat, 03 May 2003
1. RITUAL -- A line, 7 col, 42 pts
1. RITUAL -- A line, 7 col, 42 pts JP/17/P00 Village head gets married in annual ritual 2. TENUN -- A line, 7 col, 49 pts Surakarta's Goyor sarongs lose their past appeal 3. SCHOOL -- A line, 5 col, 40 pts 'Pesantren' teach rote memorization of Koran =================== 4. wtg-semarang
Sat, 03 May 2003
Twilite Orchestra accepts challenge for concert
Twilite Orchestra accepts challenge for concertTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian music is not easily adapted into orchestral ensembles because, unlike many Western musical traditions, it was never especially made for orchestras.
Sat, 03 May 2003
TV Program: Monday, May 5, 2003
TV Program: Monday, May 5, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Hero's net profit drops 71.4%
Hero's net profit drops 71.4% JAKARTA: Publicly listed retailer PT Hero Supermarket announced on Friday that its net profit in the first quarter of this year dropped by 71.4 percent to Rp 4.3 billion (US$497,109) compared to the same period last year.
Sat, 03 May 2003
New visa rule
New visa rule another burden I read with bewilderment reports of the recent changes to the visa regulations for visitors to this country. Previously, nationals from 48 countries were entitled to obtain a free 60-day visa on arrival in Indonesia.
Sat, 03 May 2003
JP/13/L01
JP/13/L01_____________________________________________________________________________________ Rupiah Rates May 2 ______________________________________________________________________________________ Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling BuyingAustralian dollar 1 5,805.33 5,167.55 5,515.
Sat, 03 May 2003
UNICEF awards RI children
UNICEF awards RI children JAKARTA: Sixteen children have been nominated by non- governmental organizations and the government for the inaugural United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Award for Youth Leadership in East Asia and the Pacific.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Nervous Acehnese make political calculations
Nervous Acehnese make political calculationsOtto Syamsuddin Ishak, Sociologist, Jakarta There are various political calculations regarding Aceh; for instance, the planned military operation estimated to cost more than Rp 1 trillion for the first six months; or speculation of corruption regarding...
Sat, 03 May 2003
Ban on import
Ban on import of used clothes From Warta Kota The Department of Industry and Commerce seems to have made every effort to ban the importation of used clothes into the country. They have even burned bales of imported secondhand clothes recently, arguing that they were potentially contaminated with...
Sat, 03 May 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, May 3, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, May 3, 2003 Exhibitions * Fine Arts Membagi Titik by students of the Indonesian Arts Intitute, Yogyakarta, Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until May 9.
Sat, 03 May 2003
SARS deals a heavy blow to tourism in Batam
SARS deals a heavy blow to tourism in Batam M. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post Jakarta The outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) across East Asia has had a devastating effect on tourism on Batam island, businesspeople have said.
Sat, 03 May 2003
NPL Ruling to be Implemented in June
NPL Ruling to be Implemented in JuneDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said on Friday it would move ahead with its plans to implement a regulation, starting next month, that requires banks to reduce their non-performing loans (NPLs) to a maximum of 5 percent of outstanding...
Sat, 03 May 2003
305,000 illiterate in NTB
305,000 illiterate in NTB MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Around 305,000 people in West Nusa Tenggara are illiterate, according to estimates by a local official on Friday.Head of the West Nusa Tenggara office for education, youth and sports affairs Zaini Arony said that the 305,000 illiterates were in...
Sat, 03 May 2003
Tebet land scandal, case of city losing its assets
Tebet land scandal, case of city losing its assetsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The illegal sales of the city administration's nine-hectare site in the subdistrict of Tebet Barat, South Jakarta, to private companies was another example of how the city lost its assets.
Sat, 03 May 2003
RI media yet to enjoy press freedom
RI media yet to enjoy press freedomMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most media in the country have yet to enjoy freedom of the press following the downfall of the repressive New Order regime in 1998 due to a number of factors, including economic constraints.
Sat, 03 May 2003
24,000 infants die of heart defects annually
24,000 infants die of heart defects annuallySari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 40,000 babies are born with heart defects every year, some 25,000 of whom need immediate surgery, an expert says, adding that only around 600 babies, or roughly two percent, are operated on.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Indonesia secures berth in Junior Davis Cup
Indonesia secures berth in Junior Davis CupMusthofid The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Indonesian boys' tennis team followed the Fed Cup women to enjoy a rare opportunity in the limelight after securing a berth in the next Junior Davis Cup competition.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Goyor sarongs lose their appeal
Goyor sarongs lose their appealKartika Bagus C., Contributor, Surakarta, Central Java Indonesians are quite familiar with sarongs that are both easy to use and find, as well popular after having been transformed by modern, contemporary designs.
Sat, 03 May 2003
TPJ looks into Rp 5,000 billing error
TPJ looks into Rp 5,000 billing error JAKARTA: British tap water company Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) has admitted the possibility of human error in a billing dispute that prompted a customer to file a police report against the company on Monday.
Sat, 03 May 2003
JP/5/D06
JP/5/D06 JP/5/D00Indians to learn Balinese danceDENPASAR, Bali: Two students from the Indonesian Arts School (STSI) in Denpasar left on Friday for India to teach Indians Balinese dance and music.STSI head Wayan Rai said the students, I Wayan Wija and I Made Karyana, were the school's top graduates...
Sat, 03 May 2003
GAM, small armed
GAM, small armed separatists With reference to the editorial entitled Peace versus sovereignty (The Jakarta Post, April 29) I would like to share my views as follows.First, we have to value or to see the statement made by Coordinating Minister of Political Affairs and Security Susilo Bambang...
Sat, 03 May 2003
Nurcholish may fall into a presidential trap
Nurcholish may fall into a presidential trapKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com Amid the flurry of several groups now campaigning for the presidential candidacy of Nurcholish Madjid, the respected Muslim scholar may have to contemplate his own sermon in which...
Sat, 03 May 2003
Santoso aims to rule the airwaves
Santoso aims to rule the airwavesBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Santoso had no experience in running a radio station, but when he and his friends founded a radio news network, 68H, they ended a 30-year monopoly over Indonesia's airwaves by the state-run Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI).
Sat, 03 May 2003
Police, land agency sign MOU
Police, land agency sign MOU JAKARTA: National Land Agency (BPN) head Luthfi I. Nasution and National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar agreed to further cooperation in investigating agrarian disputes on Friday.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Firm action
Firm action needed against GAM From Media IndonesiaThe greater part of the Aceh population supports the peace- making process in the region and the outcome of conflict settlement so far. But certain elements in society are attempting to spoil the process and ruin the chance of compromise.
Sat, 03 May 2003
TPJ looks into Rp 5,000 billing error
TPJ looks into Rp 5,000 billing error JAKARTA: British tap water company Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) has admitted the possibility of human error in a billing dispute that prompted a customer to file a police report against the company on Monday.
Sat, 03 May 2003
LIPI launches first RI-made electric car
LIPI launches first RI-made electric carJP/1/ACEH1 x 42Foreign countries' commitment to RI integrity queriedJP/4/4sars3 x 18No increased health checks at airports, despite ASEAN accord JP/2/TRISAKTI1 x 45Trisakti rekindles zeal to settle rights cases
Sat, 03 May 2003
Education bill poses problems
Education bill poses problemsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMassive demonstrations for and against the controversial education bill continued on Friday with warnings that its endorsement will pose a serious threat to national unity.
Sat, 03 May 2003
RI to host Germany in Fed Cup
RI to host Germany in Fed Cup JAKARTA: Indonesia is drawn against Germany in the Fed Cup World Group play-offs. The tie will be staged in Jakarta on July 19 through July 20, a report said on Friday.The Indonesian team, comprising Angelique Widjaja, Wynne Adiati Prakusya, Sandy Gumulya and Suzanna...
Sat, 03 May 2003
JP/5/D00
JP/5/D00Vietnamese boat people in limboBATAM, Riau: Officials on the industrial island of Batam said they were waiting for instructions on what to do with the 31 Vietnamese boat people who arrived on the island last week.
Sat, 03 May 2003
In for difficult year
In for difficult year Minister of Finance Boediono was not exaggerating in charting out a much more difficult time for both the economy and fiscal management in 2004 due to the combination of unfavorable external and internal factors.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Aceh governor under scrutiny for alleged fund mismanagement
Aceh governor under scrutiny for alleged fund mismanagementTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government is investigating Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh for alleged misappropriation of general allocation funds for the conflict-torn province, a minister said on Friday.
Sat, 03 May 2003
PDI-P mulls coalition with Golkar
PDI-P mulls coalition with GolkarFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite mounting criticism against Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) forging a coalition with Golkar, PDI Perjuangan leader Taufik Kiemas said on Friday that the ruling party was ready to join...
Sat, 03 May 2003
Bad taxi service
Bad taxi service The poor distribution of reliable taxis in Jakarta is one thing that never ceases to cause me stress. Take the Soekarno- Hatta airport, for example. Trying to find a decent taxi there is like trying to find a needle in a haystack, with most of the taxis refusing to use their meter...
Sat, 03 May 2003
Last three Panwaslu members elected
Last three Panwaslu members electedMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta, Jakarta One scholar, one women's activist and one cleric have been chosen to fill the last three seats in the nine-member Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu).
Sat, 03 May 2003
Most U.S. firms in SE Asia don't see eEcon Rebound Until '04
Most U.S. firms in SE Asia don't see eEcon Rebound Until '04Dow Jones Singapore A majority of U.S. business executives based in Southeast Asia said they believe it will take until late 2004 for Asia to recover from its economic slump, according to a survey published on Friday by the American...
Sat, 03 May 2003
PT KAI urges govt to limit airline price war
PT KAI urges govt to limit airline price warYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post Bandung, West JavaState railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI) has strongly urged the government to limit the ongoing price war between domestic airlines, which has had a domino effect on the company.
Sat, 03 May 2003
1. ASSET: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. ASSET: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 JP/8/G00 scandal, case of city losing its assets 2. WATER: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Water refill outlets thrive despite concerns about hygiene or Water refill outlets thrive despite hygiene concerns 3. BAASYIR: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 20 Ba'asyir moved to Salemba prison 4.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Panarub workers rally for JPK
Panarub workers rally for JPK TANGERANG: Some 300 workers of PT Panarub, a company that produces Adidas shoes in Pasar Baru, Tangerang municipality, staged a rally at the factory compound on Friday to demand health allowances (JPK).
Sat, 03 May 2003
1. DUIT (4 x 12)
1. DUIT (4 x 12) Asian monies up, weak U.S. economic data hurt dollar 2. GOLD (1 x 21) Gold price edges lower 3. Viet (1 x 24) Vietnam Airlines slashes fares to encourage visitors to come back 4. Oil (1 x 36) Oil extends bounce from 5-month low
Sat, 03 May 2003
Berchman Heroe, Contributor, Temanggung, Central Java
Berchman Heroe, Contributor, Temanggung, Central Java For years, every village head in Traji -- a remote village in Keparakan, Temanggung -- has had to do more than just take care of his people. Every year, at Sura, the first month according to the Javanese calendar, he has to be remarried.
Sat, 03 May 2003
PT KAI seeks limit on airline price war
PT KAI seeks limit on airline price warYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java State railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI) has strongly urged the government to limit the ongoing price war between domestic airlines, which has had a domino effect on the company.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Hero's net profit drops 71.4%
Hero's net profit drops 71.4% JAKARTA: Publicly listed retailer PT Hero Supermarket announced on Friday that its net profit in the first quarter of this year dropped by 71.4 percent to Rp 4.3 billion (US$497,109) compared to the same period last year.
Sat, 03 May 2003
South Nias people reject appointment of acting regent
South Nias people reject appointment of acting regent Hundreds of people in the North Sumatra regency of South Nias grouped in the Alliance for Nias Reform Movement (AGRN) demonstrated in Medan on Friday, rejecting the appointment of Hengki Yusuf Wau as acting regent.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Maternal mortality rate investigation
Maternal mortality rate investigation JAKARTA: An international organization has agreed to research Indonesia's high maternal mortality rate to help formulate a strategy to reduce the death rate.The research will be conduced by the Initiative for Maternal Mortality Program Assessment (IMMPACT) in...
Sat, 03 May 2003
JP/6/E07
JP/6/E07Part 1 of 2The historical roots of the Muslim crisisAzyumardi AzraRector State Islamic University (Al Jami'ah al Islamiyyah al Hukumiyyah - UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah JakartaTOLONG BIARKAN ITALIC SAJA - SESUAI ASLINYA DAN PERMINTAAN PAK SABAM "Despite the immense destruction inflicted on the...
Sat, 03 May 2003
JP/7/F13
JP/7/F13Ahead of 2004, we see reckless establishment of new regions Pre-2004, House recklessly establishes new regions House reckleslly sets up new regions Robert Endi Jaweng Regional Autonomy Watch KPPOD Jakarta Early this year, a plenary session of the House of Representatives again approved the...
Sat, 03 May 2003
Discussing bill openly not taboo for the sake of public interest
Discussing bill openly not taboo for the sake of public interestBayu Wicaksono, Association of Public Attorneys, (P3I), Jakarta Why is it that people here almost always reject a bill? Such rejection seems to have become a social habit.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Timah posts sharp increase in profit
Timah posts sharp increase in profit JAKARTA: State-owned mining company PT Timah announced on Friday that its first quarter net profit soared sharply to Rp 27.1 billion (US$3.1 million) from Rp 1.1. billion in the same period last year on cost-cutting measures and the higher price of tin.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Ananda returns to European racing tour
Ananda returns to European racing tourThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a one-and-a-half year absence due to lack of financial support, Indonesian motor racer Ananda Mikola is returning to Europe to compete in the Formula World Series Lights beginning in two weeks.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Education bill poses problems
Education bill poses problemsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Massive demonstrations for and against the controversial education bill continued on Friday with warnings that its endorsement will pose a serious threat to national unity.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Indians to learn Balinese dance
Indians to learn Balinese dance DENPASAR, Bali: Two students from the Indonesian Arts School (STSI) in Denpasar left on Friday for India to teach Indians Balinese dance and music.STSI head Wayan Rai said the students, I Wayan Wija and I Made Karyana, were the school's top graduates in 2001 and 2003.
Sat, 03 May 2003
Santoso bridges isolation over the radio
Santoso bridges isolation over the radioBerni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post JakartaSantoso had no experience in running a radio station, but when he and his friends founded a radio news network, 68H, they ended a 30-year monopoly over Indonesia's airwaves by the state-run Radio Republik Indonesia...
Sat, 03 May 2003
Foreign commitment to RI integrity questioned
Foreign commitment to RI integrity questionedTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government reacted strongly on Friday to the international community for keeping up pressure on Indonesia to avoid the use of force in Aceh, saying it had failed to live up to its commitment to the country's...