Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 8 June 2003

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INDONESIA: Nine people were burned to death and two others

INDONESIA: Nine people were burned to death and two others suffered serious injuries when a public minivan in which they traveled hit a minibus in Sawahlunto Sijunjung regency, West Sumatra, on Friday.The injured were taken to M. Djamil general hospital in the West Sumatra capital, Padang.

TV Program: Sunday, June 8, 2003

TV Program: Sunday, June 8, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English New Service9:30 Children's Program: Bando11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang12:30 Traditional Comedy: Mustika Campur Sari2:00 English for Fun4:00 Sports5:00 Music6:00 News: Berita...

NORTH ACEH: Coordinating Minister for Political and Security

NORTH ACEH: Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono handed over Rp 2.6 billion in humanitarian aid for three districts, Baktiyah, Seunoddon and Jambu Aye.5,000 people from Seunoddon district pledged to be loyal to the Unitary Republic of Indonesia.

Asia primed for the fight to lure back wary visitors

Asia primed for the fight to lure back wary visitorsAsia News Network With the battle against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) seemingly in control, Asia is abuzz with a new campaign to win tourists back.

Youths arrested for setting fire to Aceh schools

Youths arrested for setting fire to Aceh schoolsTiarma Siboro and Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Two teenagers were arrested by the Indonesian Military (TNI) when they were caught red-handed attempting to set fire to a school building in Bayu district, North Aceh regency, on...

Teenagers arrested for burning Aceh schools

Teenagers arrested for burning Aceh schoolsTiarma Siboro and Berni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Lhokseumawe, AcehTwo teenagers were arrested by the Indonesian Military (TNI) when they were caught red-handed attempting to set fire to a school building in Bayu district, North Aceh regency, on...

The Asia News Network is an alliance of 13 newspapers in the

The Asia News Network is an alliance of 13 newspapers in the region: China Daily (China and Hong Kong); The Daily Star, Bangladesh; The Island, Sri Lanka; The Jakarta Post,Indonesia; The Korea Herald, South Korea; The Nation, Thailand; The Philippine Daily Inquirer, the Philippines; Sin Chew Daily,...

German woman to return home with slain husband's body

German woman to return home with slain husband's bodyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After surgery in Jakarta for gunshot wounds inflicted in Aceh, German tourist Elisabeth Margaret Engel is set to return home on Monday with the body of her husband who was shot dead by military soldiers. Dr.

Do you love or loathe glamorous young celebrities?

Do you love or loathe glamorous young celebrities?Leo Wahyudi S, Contributor, JakartaYoung celebrities today are living the good life. They make fantastic sums to star in TV series or for their albums. Teen star Agnes Monica reportedly earned Rp 40 million per episode, one of the highest paid...

Photo exhibition reveals contrasting worlds

Photo exhibition reveals contrasting worldsEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's a totally different world from the stinking, fly-filled garbage dump where Aas, Akrom, Rasniah and their friends live and the glittering existence of young entertainers like Agnes Monica, Leony, Marshanda and...

June 9 : Lenongan (Betawi traditional performance)

June 9 : Lenongan (Betawi traditional performance) Balai Latihan Kesenian Jakarta Selatan Jl. Asem Baris 100, Tebet, S Jakarta 19:30 p.m.June 9 : Fine Arts exhibition and workshop Titi Hijau, The House of Art and Culture Jl. Kelapa Gading Selatan Blok AH 10 No. 29 Gading Serpong, Tangerang Ph.

Huge crowd comes out for Kemang street festival

Huge crowd comes out for Kemang street festivalBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaA sea of people flocked the Kemang street festival in South Jakarta on Saturday, which was part of a series of events slated for June and July to commemorate Jakarta's 476th anniversary.

Parents face up to kids with cancer

Parents face up to kids with cancerNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Parents expect the usual childhood diseases for their kids, the odd bout with measles or a few days of missing school with a case of chicken pox.Cancer never figures in the expectations.

Travel industry tells govt to get word out on SARS

Travel industry tells govt to get word out on SARSFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With people loath to travel because of the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), an estimated 2,500 travel agents in Indonesia have been brought to the brink of bankruptcy.

Novelist Ayu succeds in silencing her critics

Novelist Ayu succeds in silencing her criticsEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Novelist Ayu Utami has gained the maturity that comes with time, experience and, in her case, surviving the trial by fire that greeted her debut novel in 1998.

Meanwhile, the Indonesian Military (TNI) has suspended nine

Meanwhile, the Indonesian Military (TNI) has suspended nine soldiers from active duty for the killing of a German tourist. Although the military has said all procedures were followed in the shooting, the nine were ordered to take leave until investigations into the incident are completed, Lt. Col.

Mr. Soeharto, count your blessings on your birthday

Mr. Soeharto, count your blessings on your birthdayKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When Soeharto wakes up this morning, all his grandchildren will no doubt rush to kiss his hand and say, "Happy 82nd birthday eyang (grandpa)".

Beleaguered Bali feeling ill effects from outbreak

Beleaguered Bali feeling ill effects from outbreakRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The country's number one tourist destination has been blindsided by the impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

Hitting the road to mark August independence days

Hitting the road to mark August independence daysNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There are the usual ways to celebrate independence day, and then there are ways which are a little off the beaten track.

Foundation provides helping hand to families of ailing children

Foundation provides helping hand to families of ailing childrenNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cancer is an expensive illness. Wealthy families can afford the treatments available both here and abroad, but it's a different story for low-income families.

'Kiamat' preachy but surprisingly entertaining

'Kiamat' preachy but surprisingly entertainingJoko Anwar Contributor Jakarta-------------------------------------------------------- Kiamat Sudah Dekat (Doomsday is Near) Comedy/Romance, 107 minutes **1/2 (out of ****) Starring Andre Stinky, Deddy Mizwar, Dwiki Reza, Ayu Pratiwi, Dewi Yull Directed...

Showcasing tradition

Showcasing traditionText and photos by P.J. Leo Other parts of the country may garner more recognition, but the arts and handicrafts of the Alor people are also worthy of attention.The local administration of the regency in East Nusa Tenggara recently organized a handicraft expo in Kalabahi, the...

Books on Inul not just for 'drill' seekers

Books on Inul not just for 'drill' seekersTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaMengebor Kemunafikan: Inul, Seks dan Kekuasaan. (Drilling through Hypocrisy: Inul, Sex and Power) By FX Rudy Gunawan Kawan Pustaka & Galang Press 2003 xv + 151 pp Rp 19,500Tuhan diantara Inul & Gang Dolly (God...

Beleaguered Bali feeling ill effects from outbreak

Beleaguered Bali feeling ill effects from outbreakRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The country's number one tourist destination has been blindsided by the impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

Huge crowd turns out for Kemang street festival

Huge crowd turns out for Kemang street festivalBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A sea of people flocked the Kemang street festival in South Jakarta on Saturday, which was part of a series of events slated for June and July to commemorate Jakarta's 476th anniversary.