Archive: 13 September 2003
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Sat, 13 Sep 2003
InterContinental to boost China unit
InterContinental to boost China unit SHANGHAI: InterContinental Hotels Group, the world's second largest hotel operator, plans to increase its presence in China two-fold over the next three years, the Shanghai Daily reported Friday.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Three suspects arrested over sugar smuggling in Nias
Three suspects arrested over sugar smuggling in NiasApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The Nias Island police, North Sumatra, have arrested three men -- declaring them suspects in the sugar smuggling case -- while a Chinese businessman, the main suspect, is still at large.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
West Java to go ahead with contentious dam construction
West Java to go ahead with contentious dam constructionNana Rukmana The Jakarta Post Cirebon, West JavaDespite protests, the West Java provincial administration will go ahead with construction of a dam in Jatigede, Sumedang regency, to irrigate farmland along the province's north coast.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
BI freezes 'terrorist' accounts
BI freezes 'terrorist' accountsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia (BI) has frozen accounts belonging to seven Indonesians listed with the United Nations (UN) antiterrorism committee, the central bank governor said on Friday.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
On residential and business areas
On residential and business areasFrom Kompas Many residential areas in Jakarta, Menteng and Kebayoran, for example, have become residential-cum-business areas, a situation that is very disturbing to residents.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Angie's Bali bid ended by Obata
Angie's Bali bid ended by ObataThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Angelique Widjaja's hopes for a repeat win of the Wismilak International WTA tennis tournament were dashed after she was beaten in the quarterfinals in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Friday.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
RI offers condolences to Sweden
RI offers condolences to Sweden JAKARTA: The Indonesian government offered on Friday its condolences to Sweden over the death of foreign minister Anna Lindh.Spokesman for the Indonesian foreign ministry Marty Natalegawa said Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda, on behalf of the Indonesian...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
RP boosts security for Bush visit
RP boosts security for Bush visitPHILIPPINES: Philippine officials said on Friday they were already stepping up security measures to counter any possible threat against U.S. President George W. Bush during a planned eight-hour visit here next month.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
UN fails to move KL on Acehnese
UN fails to move KL on AcehneseMALAYSIA: United Nations refugee officials said on Friday they had failed to obtain a promise from the Malaysian government that it would not deport more asylum-seekers from Indonesia's war-torn Aceh province.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
1. ITALY 1x42
1. ITALY 1x42 Lafasciano takes Jakartans on a musical journey Electro-acoustic music arouses, challenges the listener
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
New KPUD feared to disrupt election process in Papua
New KPUD feared to disrupt election process in PapuaNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua The planned establishment of Local General Elections Commission (KPUD) in the soon to be declared province of West Irian Jaya, will disrupt the preparations for the polls in the whole of Papua...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Inul named PDI Perjuangan mascot
Inul named PDI Perjuangan mascot JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) will name popular dangdut star Inul Daratista its mascot to woo voters, the party's secretary-general said here on Friday.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Minister says reforestation pledge will achieves little
Minister says reforestation pledge will achieves littleAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi As Indonesia's priceless rainforests continue to disappear at alarming rates, 15 provinces signed an agreement in the South Sulawesi town of Malino to replant around 300,000 hectares...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Endorsement sought for bill on water resources
Endorsement sought for bill on water resourcesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives' working committee is working around the clock to finish the deliberation of the water resource bill, despite the mounting protests of nongovernmental organizations.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Secularization
Secularization Some of my ideas in your article about me and my thoughts (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 17, 2003, page 3) were not precisely, or even correctly, reported and I wanted to make the following remarks: 1.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
RI offers condolences to Sweden
RI offers condolences to Sweden JAKARTA: The Indonesian government offered on Friday its condolences to Sweden over the death of foreign minister Anna Lindh.Spokesman for the Indonesian foreign ministry Marty Natalegawa said Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda, on behalf of the Indonesian...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
India approves SE Asia amity treaty
India approves SE Asia amity treatyINDIA: India's cabinet approved on Thursday the country's accession to a treaty of amity and cooperation in Southeast Asia, bringing it closer to countries within ASEAN.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
'Monitoring Internet bad for business'
'Monitoring Internet bad for business' Upon the basis of evident that terrorist suspects used the Internet to communicate with their network, the City Police recently called for Internet kiosk (warnet) owners to stay vigilant in keeping track of users' identities, particularly those who are not...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
The Marriott reopening
The Marriott reopening Well over a month after the event it is hard to forget the deadly car bomb attack that devastated JW Marriott Hotel in the Mega Kuningan business district, Central Jakarta, on Aug. 5 this year.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Special weekend buffet at Novotel
Special weekend buffet at Novotel YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta Novotel Hotel will offer a special weekend buffet in conjunction with its September 2003 program. The buffet will be available on Friday and Saturday evening from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Kedaton Restaurant.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Governors, editors to visit Aceh
Governors, editors to visit Aceh BANDA ACEH: A group of 30 governors from across the country will meet in the Aceh provincial capital of Banda Aceh from Sept. 23 through Sept. 25 to discuss a vast range of development issues.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
NU declares Second 'Wali Songo' movement
NU declares Second 'Wali Songo' movementThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's largest Muslim organization, Nadhlatul Ulama (NU), announced on Friday that it had embarked on a "Second Wali Songo movement" to spread Islam worldwide through peaceful means.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Governor: Jakarta needs more retail centers
Governor: Jakarta needs more retail centersBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Construction of supermarkets, shopping malls, and other shopping facilities will likely continue in the city as Governor Sutiyoso says his administration welcomes those interested in the business.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Terrorism-RI-Aceh-GAM
Terrorism-RI-Aceh-GAMFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has prepared the necessary documents to have the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist group and its leaders placed on the United Nations's list of terrorist groups, a government official says.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
On Uncle Sam vs the world
On Uncle Sam vs the worldI refer to the letter by David Wallis titled Uncle Sam vs the world published in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 1.This aptly titled letter is a sad reflection of the state of U.S. relations with, not all, but much of the world. The U.S.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Dance teaches kings how to be good leaders
Dance teaches kings how to be good leadersTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Here is how the age-old Yogyakarta sultans (kings) taught statecraft to their successors: through a symbolical representation in a court dance, Bedhaya Sang AmurwabumiThe dance, which used to be performed strictly...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
No terrorist network in NTT: Police
No terrorist network in NTT: Police KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Although threats have been increasing against the local administration, the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Police says that they have detected no terrorist networks that could jeopardize the political stability in the province.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2APEC and Maritime SecurityMakarim Wibisono Chairman APEC's Counterterrorism Task Force Jakartaq International terrorism has made the world a far more dangerous place than when the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was born in 1989.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Bulgarian President visits Indonesia
Bulgarian President visits Indonesia Bulgarian President Georgi Purbanov arrived here on Friday for a four-day state visit aimed at enhancing diplomatic relations and cooperation between the two countries.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 APEC and maritime security measures Makarim Wibisono Chairman APEC Counter Terrorism Task Force Jakarta2. Ria -- Preventive use of force justified 1 X 45Preventive use of force may be justifiableVladimir Dvorkin RIA Novosti Moscow2.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
IBRA spokesman missing in river
IBRA spokesman missing in riverIndonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) spokesman Raymond van Beekum was reported missing after a rafting trip down Cisadane River, West Java, on Friday. IBRA is conducting a media workshop at the Lido Lake and Conference Hotel, Bogor, and the rafting trip,...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Ciliwung to become ecotourism site
Ciliwung to become ecotourism site JAKARTA: As part of the Clean River national movement, the City Environmental Agency is due to launch a high-profile program, Ciliwung Ecotourism 2003, on Saturday, aiming at restoring the water quality and the environment of the river basin.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Water resource management
Water resource management We read with interest your front-page Sept. 10 article, entitled Water resource bill needs examining, in which the World Bank is credited with some of the content on the draft Water Law.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
IBRA can't fulfill govt request for higher proceeds
IBRA can't fulfill govt request for higher proceedsThe Jakarta Post, Sukabumi, West Java The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said it would not be able to collect a more money to help finance the 2003 state budget deficit, which will be wider than initially projected.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
RI assured access to question Hambali
RI assured access to question HambaliRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Washington, D.C The United States is guaranteeing that it will give Indonesia access to Hambali, alias Riduan Isamuddin, after it obtains as much information from one of the world's top terror suspects in a bid to break up...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Songwriter's business partner in hot water
Songwriter's business partner in hot water JAKARTA: Renowned children's songwriter Papa T Bob is being questioned by South Jakarta Police as a witness in relation to a fraudulent business deal allegedly committed by his business partner.Head of the police's criminal investigation division, Comr.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Astra to launch 1,000-cc car
Astra to launch 1,000-cc car JAKARTA: Indonesia's largest automotive company, PT Astra International, plans to launch a Toyota passenger vehicle with an engine capacity of 1,000 cc in January, an official with the company said on Friday.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Rinaldi works around the clock
Rinaldi works around the clockZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rinaldi dismantles the inside of an antique clock then puts it back together again in a matter of hours. The hands of the clock perfectly split the seconds.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Stone age meets church in Indonesian Papua
Stone age meets church in Indonesian Papua Dean Yates Reuters Hebuba, PapuaAgainst the backdrop of mist-shrouded mountains and a new brick church, tribesmen in Indonesia's restive Papua province grabbed their bows and began firing arrows into more than 100 pigs tied to stakes.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Angie's Bali bid ended by Obata
Angie's Bali bid ended by ObataThe Jakarta Post JakartaAngelique Widjaja's hopes for a repeat win of the Wismilak International WTA tennis tournament were dashed after she was beaten in the quarterfinals in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Friday.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Secularization
Secularization Some of my ideas in your article about me and my thoughts (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 17, 2003, page 3) were not precisely, or even correctly, reported and I wanted to make the following remarks: 1.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Gedong Bondholoemakso: A historical building in 'limbo'
Gedong Bondholoemakso: A historical building in 'limbo'Kartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Jawa It is an old, historic building, built upon the order of the King of Surakarta, Sultan Pakoe Boewono X, in 1917.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Alleged murder mastermind caught
Alleged murder mastermind caughtDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta, Jakarta Police revealed here on Friday that they had arrested Gunawan Santoso, alias Acin, the alleged mastermind of the July 19 killing of PT Asaba president director Boedyharto Angsono and his bodyguard, Army's Special Forces (Kopassus)...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
PAS leader praises Palestinian bombers
PAS leader praises Palestinian bombersAgencies, Kuala Lumpur The leader of Malaysia's main Islamist opposition on Friday lauded Palestinian suicide bombers as martyrs, while condemning Southeast Asian militants behind last month's suicide bomb attack in Jakarta.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Academic violence and culture
Academic violence and culture The deplorable tragedy that befell the Public Administration College (STPDN), Sumedang, West Java -- involving the death of Wahyu Hidayat (20), a first-year student, who was allegedly beaten to death by a group of senior students, followed by the mobbing of...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Thai foundation donates rice for poor
Thai foundation donates rice for poor MAGELANG, Central Java: The Thailand-based foundation Tzu Chi says it is committed to donating 50,000 tons of rice to the poor in Indonesia."Last year, we did a similar charity program in Afghanistan when that country was disrupted by a war, and this year we do...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Navy tries out new weaponry
Navy tries out new weaponry JAKARTA: Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto and Navy top brass observed on Friday the testing of the Navy's new Czech-made missile launcher RM-70 GRAD in the East Java town of Banyuwangi.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Asian currencies mixed late, new capital rules hit baht
Asian currencies mixed late, new capital rules hit baht Dow Jones Singapore The baht weakened Friday on the Thai central bank's move to crackdown on speculative trading, while other regional currencies closed the Asian session mixed.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
UN fails to move KL on Acehnese
UN fails to move KL on AcehneseMALAYSIA: United Nations refugee officials said on Friday they had failed to obtain a promise from the Malaysian government that it would not deport more asylum-seekers from Indonesia's war-torn Aceh province.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
1. Papua: 8 x 4 lines:
1. Papua: 8 x 4 lines:New KPUD feared to disrupt poll process2. Nias: 22 x 2 lines:Three suspects arrested over sugar smuggling in Nias3. Lampung: 35 x 1 line:Six Lampung councillors charged with graft4. Waduk: 40 1 lineW. Java to go ahead with contentious dam5.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Hyatt holds party for bikers
Hyatt holds party for bikers YOGYAKARTA: The five-star Hyatt Regency Hotel will hold a party for bikers on Friday night, Sep.19, at the Bogey's Teras restaurant, which is located next to the hotel's golf course.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Indonesia's troubled Papua fears for future
Indonesia's troubled Papua fears for future It was a typical Sunday in a village not far from the highland town of Wamena in Indonesia's restive Papua province. Word spread that police from the feared elite mobile brigade were on their way.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Poor civil registration leads to rights deprivation: UN
Poor civil registration leads to rights deprivation: UNM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Nations (UN) prodded the Indonesian government on Friday to establish, as soon as possible, a comprehensive and non-discriminatory civil registration system to ensure efficient development...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
TV Today: Saturday, September 13, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, September 13, 2003TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Panggung Boneka7:30 Music8:30 Documentary10:00 TV Drama11:00 Religious Teachings11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Battle of Wits1:00 News: Berita Siang3:00 City News4:00 Children Show5:00 Music6:00 English News Services7:00...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Correct attitude
Correct attitude to combat terrorismFrom Forum KeadilanThe recent terrorist act at Marriott Hotel, Jakarta, in which about a dozen innocent civilians were killed, has invited debates among observers, politicians and activists of non-governmental organizations.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Ship makers to meet in Surabaya
Ship makers to meet in Surabaya SURABAYA, East Java: Shipmakers in the Asia-Pacific region were scheduled to hold a meeting in Surabaya on Sept. 15 to 18 to discuss the latest technology in the shipping industry.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Govt condemns Israel over Arafat
Govt condemns Israel over ArafatFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government condemned Israel on Friday over its plan to forcefully oust Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and warned that such a move would only destabilize security conditions in the region.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Inspection or corruption?
Inspection or corruption?From Kontan Jakarta's land transportation office plans to conduct private vehicle roadworthiness inspections as a prerequisite for extending motor vehicle registrations. This is reportedly meant to guarantee the roadworthiness of all cars and prevent further air pollution...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Public minivan catches fire, one dies
Public minivan catches fire, one dies CIREBON, West Java: A security guard died aboard an angkot public minivan that caught on fire on Friday after colliding with a private minibus in the West Java town of Cirebon.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Is the free market system compatible with our health system?
Is the free market system compatible with our health system?M. Iqbal Mochtar, Ministry of Health, Makassar, South Sulawesi In an international survey conducted to measure the health system in 191 countries, Indonesia's health system was categorized as bad and was among the worst in Southeast Asian...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
West Java to go ahead with contentious dam
West Java to go ahead with contentious damNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java Despite protests, the West Java provincial administration will go ahead with construction of a dam in Jatigede, Sumedang regency, to irrigate farmland along the province's north coast.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
No terrorist network in NTT: Police
No terrorist network in NTT: Police KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Although threats have been increasing against the local administration, the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Police says that they have detected no terrorist networks that could jeopardize the political stability in the province.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Russian Embassy to hold bazaar
Russian Embassy to hold bazaar JAKARTA: The Russian Embassy is to hold a charity bazaar on Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Russian ambassador's official residence at Jl. Karet Pedurenan No. 1, Kuningan, South Jakarta.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Abstention not significant in 2004 polls: Experts
Abstention not significant in 2004 polls: ExpertsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite high public distrust toward political parties, abstention will not be that significant in the 2004 general elections, political analysts say.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Six Lampung councillors charged with graft
Six Lampung councillors charged with graftOyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung, Lampung Prosecutors have named at least six members of the Bandarlampung legislative council in Lampung province as suspects in a Rp 3.8 billion (US$447,058) corruption case.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
IMF urges Asia to curb huge foreign exchange surplus
IMF urges Asia to curb huge foreign exchange surplusDavid Williams, Agence France-Presse, Washington Emerging Asian economies have boosted foreign exchange reserves massively in 18 months, presenting a new menace to the global economy, the IMF warned Thursday.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Shares Close Change Trading
Shares Close Change Trading Volume Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,050 0 7,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 110 0 282,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 135 0 1,000 Alakasa Industrindo 145 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,025 0 122,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 20 5 350,000 Alumindo Light 215 0 15,000 Andhi Chandra...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Lafasciano takes Jakartans on a musical journey
Lafasciano takes Jakartans on a musical journeyPlacido, Contributor, Jakarta At the end of the evening, the receptive audience at the Erasmus Huis in South Jakarta granted Domenico Lafasciano a standing ovation. No more that his virtuoso performance deserved.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Indonesians must accept passport rule
Indonesians must accept passport ruleV.K. Chin, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia Employers will have more choices in recruiting foreign workers following the Government's decision to include more countries in the exercise.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Don't expect business as usual next year: Boediono
Don't expect business as usual next year: BoedionoRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono warned bankers on Friday to remain prudent as the economy would continue to face uncertainties next year.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Crackdown on expats continues
Crackdown on expats continues JAKARTA: The City Population and Civil Registration Agency has checked, as of Friday, the documents of as many as 1,175 foreigners working in four municipalities, discovering many violations of entry permits.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Russian Embassy to hold bazaar
Russian Embassy to hold bazaar JAKARTA: The Russian Embassy is to hold a charity bazaar on Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Russian ambassador's official residence at Jl. Karet Pedurenan No. 1, Kuningan, South Jakarta.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Young artists dominate 'MTV' 2003 Award
Young artists dominate 'MTV' 2003 AwardThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Young artists in the country's entertainment business dominated the MTV Indonesia 2003 Awards, which was held at the Bung Karno Indoor Tennis Stadium in Central Jakarta on Friday evening.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
West Java to go ahead with contentious dam construction
West Java to go ahead with contentious dam constructionNana Rukmana The Jakarta Post Cirebon, West JavaDespite protests, the West Java provincial administration will go ahead with construction of a dam in Jatigede, Sumedang regency, to irrigate farmland along the province's north coast.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Name Close Change Trading
Name Close Change Trading Volume Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,050 0 7,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 110 0 282,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 135 0 1,000 Alakasa Industrindo 145 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,025 0 122,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 20 5 350,000 Alumindo Light 215 0 15,000 Andhi Chandra...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
No big trucks
No big trucks during peak hoursFrom Suara Karya One of the main causes of traffic congestion on toll roads, particularly the Jakarta-Bekasi-Cikampek section is the large trucks and other industrial vehicles and container trucks during rush hour, which clog up the road and cause massive traffic jams.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Fishermen still missing in Kupang waters
Fishermen still missing in Kupang waters KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Local police are still searching for five fishermen who went missing mysteriously on Aug. 13 in Kupang waters.Provincial Police Chief Brig. Gen.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Sampoerna offers scholarships for talented students
Sampoerna offers scholarships for talented studentsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Concerned about the increasing flight of Indonesian scientists and researchers overseas, the Sampoerna Foundation, in cooperation with the government, is offering academic scholarships for exemplary, but underprivileged,...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
48 factories suspend operations
48 factories suspend operations SURABAYA, East Java: Amid the prolonged drought in East Java, 48 fertilizer factories have suspended their operations, as farmers have been unable to work their land and are waiting for the dry season to end.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, September 13, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, September 13, 2003Exhibitions* Painting Di Tepi Cahaya Bali by Mangu Putra, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan No. 17, Central Jakarta (Tel. 5483008 ext. 7910/7911), until Sept. 14. * Painting Painthinkting by F. Sigit Santoso, Edwin's Gallery Jl.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
TNT Indonesian president promoted
TNT Indonesian president promoted JAKARTA: International courier service TNT has appointed Colin Moran -- previously president director of the firm's Indonesian unit -- as managing director for Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.TNT praised Moran for his performance in Indonesia.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
It is ironic that despite being an agricultural country with
It is ironic that despite being an agricultural country with farmers consisting the majority of its population, Indonesia remains to be the world's largest food importer. Every year, the country imports at least 2 million tons of rice, 1.6 million tons of sugar, and 1.3 million tons of soybean.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
;JP;DAN;
;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Sept. 12 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Sept. 12 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,919.96 5,256.08 5,617.73 5,558.08 Brunei dollar 1 5,128.04 4,553.82 4,866.24 4,815.47 Canadian dollar 1 6,544.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
* Headlines: NU declares Second 'Wali Songo' movement 2
* Headlines: NU declares Second 'Wali Songo' movement 2 * National: Abstention not significant in 2004 polls: Experts 4 * Archipelago: W. Java to go ahead with controversial dam 5 * Opinion: Is SARS really making a return? 7 * City: Police special centers help sexual crime victims 8 * Sports: Milan...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Hambali apparently singing to U.S. investigators
Hambali apparently singing to U.S. investigatorsRita A. Widiadana The Jakarta Post Washington, D.CThe United States is guaranteeing that it will give Indonesia access to Hambali, alias Riduan Isamuddin, after it obtains as much information from one of the world's top terror suspects in a bid break...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
Police special centers help sexual crime victims
Police special centers help sexual crime victimsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a comfortable room, a young woman in an attractive blazer chats with two young boys in elementary school uniforms.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
The endangered art of kris making
The endangered art of kris makingTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Kris making is becoming an endangered species in Java -- the land of the dagger and a symbol of the Javanese mysticism.Empu Djeno Harumbrodjo, 75, is one of the (some even say the only) surviving empu, or the seasoned...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
RI to send special envoy to Myanmar
RI to send special envoy to MyanmarFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has decided to go ahead with a plan to send a special envoy to Myanmar, since the junta has given no indication that opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be released anytime soon.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003
'Ujungan', blood sacrifice for rain
'Ujungan', blood sacrifice for rainAgus Maryono and Mamock NG, The Jakarta Post, Banjarnegara, Central Java Suparno moaned in pain as his arms and legs were beaten with a rattan stick. His legs and arms were swollen from the beating.