Archive: 6 September 2003
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Sat, 06 Sep 2003
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;JP; ANPAv..r.. Photo-bedrooms Photo captionMenteng Executive Aston International Types of bedrooms offered by Menteng Executive (above) and Aston International (below). Most of Jakarta's serviced apartments offer star-rated hotel services to their residents.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Starbucks to sell Thai's local brew
Starbucks to sell Thai's local brew BANGKOK: The U.S.-based coffee giant Starbucks plans to introduce a new brew in Thailand that offers local flavor - and economic support for Thai farmers who are supplying the beans, a spokeswoman said Friday.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
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;JP; ANPAc..r.. Apartment-market-salesSunday/Page -5/Serviced apartment remain favorite choice for short-term visitors Rudijanto Contributor The Jakarta Post Equipped with semi-hotel and sometimes full-hotel services and amenities, serviced apartments remain the favorite choice for those seeking...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Ba'syir's legal process not yet final
Ba'syir's legal process not yet final The legal process against chairman of the Indonesian Mujahidin Council, Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, is not yet final. The statement was made among others by Indonesian Vice President Hamzah Haz and chairman of the Commission on national legal commission, JE Sahetapy.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
2. DANCE 2x22 counts
2. DANCE 2x22 counts Javanese dances open the Schouwburg Festival
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Ba'syir's legal process not yet final
Ba'syir's legal process not yet final The legal process against chairman of the Indonesian Mujahidin Council, Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, is not yet final.The statement was made among others by Indonesian Vice President Hamzah Haz and chairman of the Commission on national legal commission, JE Sahetapy.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
319 civilians killed in Aceh
319 civilians killed in AcehNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Three months into the military offensive to quell the armed rebellion in resource-rich Aceh, at least 319 civilians have been killed and 117 others injured, according a senior police officer.Aceh Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Australia's Howard dismisses RI VP's comments on US
Australia's Howard dismisses RI VP's comments on USAgencies, Canberra/Wellington Australia's prime minister, a key U.S. ally, on Friday shrugged off comments by Indonesia's Vice President Hamzah Haz accusing the United States of terrorism for attacking Iraq.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, September 6, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, September 6, 2003Exhibitions* Fine Arts Suara-Suara di Ruang Gelap by Gotot Prakosa, GoetheHaus, Jl. Sam Ratulangi 9-15 Central Jakarta (Tel. 23550208), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., until Sept. 9. * Painting by Mangu Putra, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
BKPM clarifies
BKPM clarifies In connection with the report titled More foreign firms to relocate as published in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 27, many in business have reacted to it, particularly Japanese investors, because it involves foreign investments from Japan.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Southeast Asian trade ministers this week wrapped up talks in
Southeast Asian trade ministers this week wrapped up talks in the Cambodian capital a step closer to forging a single market and confident poor nations will be heard in upcoming WTO talks. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ministers left Phnom Penh after paying a courtesy visit...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Villagers make a living from singing birds
Villagers make a living from singing birdsAgus Maryono and Mamock Ng, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto, Central Java The chirping from various birds perched on a big tree formed a melodious chorus, undisturbed by the tiptoeing of a boy behind a nearby tree beside the Serayu River in Banyumas, Central...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
S&P raises outlook for RP banks
S&P raises outlook for RP banks MANILA: Banks in the Philippines now earn more, are better managed, and seeing their asset quality improve six years after the Asian crisis, Standard and Poor's (S&P) said on Friday, raising its outlook for the sector to stable from negative.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
S&P raises outlook for RP banks
S&P raises outlook for RP banks MANILA: Banks in the Philippines now earn more, are better managed, and seeing their asset quality improve six years after the Asian crisis, Standard and Poor's (S&P) said on Friday, raising its outlook for the sector to stable from negative.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
'Reforestation plan a mission impossible'
'Reforestation plan a mission impossible'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An environmental activist has called the government's plan to reforest critical land areas across the country a "mission impossible" due to lack of preparation and time.The Rp 12.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
18,000 students disturbed
18,000 students disturbed JAKARTA: At least 18,000 students of senior high schools and vocational schools are currently studying at elementary school buildings since their own school buildings are being renovated.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Hybrid power generator lifts village out of poverty
Hybrid power generator lifts village out of povertyP.J.Leo, The Jakarta Post, Oeledo, East Nusa Tenggara It was not until the year 2000 that electricity reached Oeledo village in the regency of Rote Ndao.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Tourism fair highlights E. Java
Tourism fair highlights E. Java SURABAYA: The tourism fair currently being held in East Java's capital of Surabaya, attracted 51 tour operators, including 35 international operators, the organizer said.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
RI's WTO delegates gear up for Cancun
RI's WTO delegates gear up for CancunEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 40 Indonesian delegates, headed by the Minister of Industry and Trade Rini M.S. Soewandi, are preparing to win tough negotiations with 145 other countries in the fifth World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial summit...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Apartment life offers a better social life
Apartment life offers a better social lifeDebbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta There are many reasons why people prefer to live in houses rather than apartments. Besides apartments generally being more expensive, people fear losing the friendly environment of a traditional residential area.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
* Headlines:Only a few of LIPI's researchers inventions patented
* Headlines:Only a few of LIPI's researchers inventions patented 2 * National:319 civilians killed in Aceh 4 * Archipelago: Govt to restudy Jatigede dam project5 * Opinion: What has become of the Jakarta busway project? 7 * City: Indonesian 'Kancil' soon to replace Indian 'Bajaj' 8 * Sports:...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Sarwono against highway project
Sarwono against highway project JAKARTA: A former state minister for the environment has called on the government to cancel the Ladia Galaska highway project in Aceh as it might endanger the lives of Acehnese by damaging the ecosystem on Mount Leuser.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Government says MRP cultural, not political, body
Government says MRP cultural, not political, bodyM. Taufiqurrahman and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Papuans' hope of having a strong representative political body has been dashed, as Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno affirmed on Friday that the planned Papuan People's...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
HMI to hold congress in Semarang
HMI to hold congress in Semarang SEMARANG: The Association of Islamic Students (HMI) will hold its 14th congress between Sept. 7 and Sept. 12 here, aimed at reviewing its statute and electing its chairman for the 2003-2005 period.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Malaysian foods at Melia Purosani
Malaysian foods at Melia Purosani YOGYAKARTA: In observance of Malaysia's Independence Day that falls on Aug. 31, Yogyakarta Melia Purosani Hotel on Jl. Suryotomo 31 is offering a range of selected Malaysian dishes for the whole month of September.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
[b]What to bargain for at
What to bargain for at Cancun WTO meeting Muhammad Sauri Hasibuan Foundation for Human Resource and Technology Development (FORTECH Consulting) Jakarta 2. Simon6 -- Teachers and students must embrace difference 2 x 30Unity in diversity: Teachers and students must embrace differenceSimon Marcus...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Stone mining damages environment
Stone mining damages environment BOGOR: The intensified stone mining at Munara Hill, Rumpin district, Bogor regency, has caused environmental damage in the 30-hectare mine site and surrounding area, and has threatened the existence of 200 white monkeys.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Indonesian 'Kancil' soon to replace Indian 'Bajaj'
Indonesian 'Kancil' soon to replace Indian 'Bajaj'Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ignoring protests from drivers and owners of the Indian three- wheeled Bajaj, the city administration will issue permits for 400 Indonesian-made Kancil next week as alternative transportation.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Unity in diversity: Teachers and students must embrace difference
Unity in diversity: Teachers and students must embrace differenceSimon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal High/Scope, Jakarta Indonesia has a well known and admirable motto "unity in diversity". Even the most casual of observers of the great archipelago could not possibly but agree that this nation...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Japan unimpressed with RI foot-dragging on FTZ
Japan unimpressed with RI foot-dragging on FTZ Fadli The Jakarta Post Batam/Jakarta The Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro), an influential Japanese government agency, said it was pessimistic over Indonesia's stated plan to implement the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Batam.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Photo A: Road
Photo A: RoadJP/Nana RukmanaTOLL-ROAD PROJECT: A soil stabilizer flattens a plot of land for the construction of the Palimanan-Kanci toll road in Cirebon regency, West Java. Construction initially started in January 1998 and is scheduled for completion at the end of this year.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
What has become of the Jakarta busway project?
What has become of the Jakarta busway project?Azas Tigor Nainggolan, Coordinator Forum of Jakarta Residents (FAKTA), Jakarta, azastigor@yahoo.com It has been quite a while since we last heard of the busway project, which the Jakarta provincial administration said would kick off late in 2003.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
In a bid to promote its cultural wealth, the Yogyakarta palace
In a bid to promote its cultural wealth, the Yogyakarta palace will come off the wall in an exhibition at the historical Galangan VOC building in Sunda Kelapa, North Jakarta, next week.Raden Mas Dinoesatomo from Keraton Yogyakarta said that the Palace will present its traditional costumes, which...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Index remains hot, at highest level since March 2000
Index remains hot, at highest level since March 2000The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Jakarta Composite Index ended higher on Friday for the fifth consecutive day, thanks to sustained heavy buying by foreign investors on blue chips.The index closed at 582.32 points, 1.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
10 runners register for marathon
10 runners register for marathon JAKARTA: Ten people have registered for the Chicago Marathon in the Far East on Oct. 12.The 26.2-mile marathon starts in Labuan and follows the scenic coastal road to Anyer in Banten. The route will be measured by GPS and marked with yellow paint on the road.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
HMI to hold congress in Semarang
HMI to hold congress in Semarang SEMARANG: The Association of Islamic Students (HMI) will hold its 14th congress between Sept. 7 and Sept. 12 here, aimed at reviewing its statute and electing its chairman for the 2003-2005 period.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Yogyakarta's art and culture exhibited in Jakarta
Yogyakarta's art and culture exhibited in JakartaTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The Yogyakarta palace will reveal the intricacies of its cultural wealth in an exhibition at the historic Galangan VOC building, in Sunda Kelapa, North Jakarta, next week.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Police stuck between disparate realities
Police stuck between disparate realitiesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Police officers, patrolling in minivans made in 2002 worth Rp 160 million (US$18,823.50) each, are apparently not happy with the expensive car nor the advanced technology installed in it.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
2 x 23
2 x 23 Strong earthquake jolts, unnerves Acehnese JP/5/waduk1 x 35 Govt to restudy Jatigede dam project JP/5/ham2 x 26 Komnas HAM set to verify reports of abuses in Papua
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
RI expects economy to pick up in Mid-2004
RI expects economy to pick up in Mid-2004Jenny Paris, Dow Jones, Phuket, Thailand Indonesia's economy should begin to post strong growth next year after uncertainty surrounding the July presidential election subsides, Finance Minister Boediono said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
HMI to hold congress in Semarang
HMI to hold congress in Semarang SEMARANG: The Association of Islamic Students (HMI) will hold its 14th congress between Sept. 7 and Sept. 12 here, aimed at reviewing its statute and electing its chairman for the 2003-2005 period.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Japan unimpressed with RI foot-dragging on FTZ
Japan unimpressed with RI foot-dragging on FTZ Fadli The Jakarta Post Batam/Jakarta The Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro), an influential Japanese government agency, said it was pessimistic over Indonesia's stated plan to implement the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Batam.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
HMI to hold congress in Semarang
HMI to hold congress in Semarang SEMARANG: The Association of Islamic Students (HMI) will hold its 14th congress between Sept. 7 and Sept. 12 here, aimed at reviewing its statute and electing its chairman for the 2003-2005 period.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Komnas HAM set to verify reports of abuses in Papua
Komnas HAM set to verify reports of abuses in PapuaNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua A National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) team is scheduled to arrive here on Monday to investigate reports of human rights abuses in the troubled province of Papua.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Tourism fair highlights E. Java
Tourism fair highlights E. Java SURABAYA: The tourism fair currently being held in East Java's capital of Surabaya, attracted 51 tour operators, including 35 international operators, the organizer said.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Govt to restudy Jatigede dam project
Govt to restudy Jatigede dam projectYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The government said on Friday it would reconsider the revived plan to build Jatigede dam in Sumedang, West Java, following protests from local residents and environmental activists.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Strong winds damage houses
Strong winds damage houses MEDAN, North Sumatra: A number of houses were damaged as strong winds swept through a residential area in Pancurbatu subdistrict, Deliserdang regency, North Sumatra, villagers and officials said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
S&P raises outlook for RP banks
S&P raises outlook for RP banks MANILA: Banks in the Philippines now earn more, are better managed, and seeing their asset quality improve six years after the Asian crisis, Standard and Poor's (S&P) said on Friday, raising its outlook for the sector to stable from negative.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Islam, national identity and democracy
Islam, national identity and democracyMuhammad Qodari Indonesian Survey Institute Jakarta qodari@hotmail.com Suspected terrorists such as Hambali, Imam Samudra, Amrozi and the Jamaah Islamiyah network have raised questions regarding the link between Islam, national identity and democracy.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
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319 civilians killed in Aceh 'Reforestation plan is mission impossible' Mega campaigns autonomy rewrite Govt says MRP cultural, not political, body 'House lacks priority in deliberations'
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
What to bargain for at Cancun WTO meeting
What to bargain for at Cancun WTO meetingMuhammad Sauri Hasibuan, Foundation for Human Resource and Technology Development (FORTECH Consulting), Jakarta Long-time critic on globalization Martin Khor Kok Peng once commented on the developed countries' attitude toward the World Trade Organization:...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Only four local inventions have been patented in 11 years
Only four local inventions have been patented in 11 yearsSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Millions of Indonesians are familiar with and traditionally used to eating tempe, a fermented soybean cake. But surprisingly its patent belongs to Japan.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
TV Today: Saturday, September 6, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, September 6, 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, 06 Sep 2003
Broken promise in Papua
Broken promise in Papua From Media Indonesia The Indonesian government is desperately trying to ensure that Papua remains within the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia, but the special autonomy granted to the province can only be successfully implemented if Papuans are united.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Govt to set up new offices to bypass corrupt officers
Govt to set up new offices to bypass corrupt officersRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to curb corruption, the government plans to set up special offices for the collection of taxes from all government- owned enterprises, foreign investors and publicly listed firms.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Nurses unpaid for nine months
Nurses unpaid for nine months CIREBON, West Java: Dozens of nurses working in community health centers who have not been paid for the past nine months lodged a complaint with the West Java administration to demand their pay.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
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319 civilians killed in Aceh 'Reforestation plan is mission impossible' Mega campaigns autonomy rewrite Govt says MRP cultural, not political, body 'House lacks priority in deliberations'
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Developing nations must cooperate to access life-saving drugs
Developing nations must cooperate to access life-saving drugs Access to life-saving drugs is among the crucial issues on the agenda at next week's World Trade Organization (WTO) conference in Cancun, Mexico. The Jakarta Post's contributor Debbie A.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
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319 civilians killed in Aceh 'Reforestation plan is mission impossible' Mega campaigns autonomy rewrite Govt says MRP cultural, not political, body 'House lacks priority in deliberations'
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Javanese dances opens the Schouwburg Festival
Javanese dances opens the Schouwburg Festival Traditional Javanese dance, Bedhaya Sukoharjo, may not be the best choice to open an arts festival in this day and age. Its rhythmically lulling gamelan music and the meticulously slow movements of the dance could send even the most wide-awake to sleep.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Crackdown on three-in-one violators a fiasco
Crackdown on three-in-one violators a fiascoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A joint operation by the Jakarta Transportation Agency, Public Order Agency and police to uphold the three-in-one traffic policy on major thoroughfares on Friday seemed ineffective as officers seem reluctant to enforce the...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Free acupuntur treatment at temple
Free acupuntur treatment at temple SEMARANG: The Chinese-Indonesian community in Semarang, Surakarta and Jakarta, particularly the Confucianists, are to celebrate the Earth Goddess Day here on Wednesday and Thursday next week by organizing free acupuncture treatment and marching throughout parts of...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Japan unimpressed with RI over FTZ inaction
Japan unimpressed with RI over FTZ inactionFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam/Jakarta The Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro), an influential Japanese government agency, said it was pessimistic over Indonesia's stated plan to implement the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Batam.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
300 rap reelection of Bogor regent
300 rap reelection of Bogor regent BOGOR: At least 300 people staged a rally on Friday in front of the Bogor Regency Council, urging the council not to reelect Regent Agus Utara Effendi.The protesters grouped under the Bogor People and Students Alliance expressed their demand through speeches...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Good Samaritan
Good Samaritan A distressing news report was published in the Sunday edition of a local paper about a 12-year-old pupil, Haryanto, a sixth- grader at Sanding IV public elementary school, Garut, West Java.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
STPDN expels three in wake of student's violent death
STPDN expels three in wake of student's violent deathYuli Tri Suwarni and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Jakarta The Public Administration Institute (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java, expelled three students on Friday for their alleged key roles in the killing of a fellow student,...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
The function of Indonesian TV
The function of Indonesian TVFrom Koran Tempo Three TV stations recently commemorated their anniversaries: TVRI, RCTI and SCTV. But all the stations in Indonesia seem to use entertainment as their major weapon to win lots of commercials, the only source of income for the small-screen companies.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
HMI to hold congress in Semarang
HMI to hold congress in Semarang SEMARANG: The Association of Islamic Students (HMI) will hold its 14th congress between Sept. 7 and Sept. 12 here, aimed at reviewing its statute and electing its chairman for the 2003-2005 period.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Holy books on display
Holy books on display SEMARANG: Six religious communities in the Central Java capital are holding an exhibition of scriptures as part of their efforts to boost interreligious harmony.Among the holy scriptures displayed are the Dhammapada written in Chinese, English and Indonesian, the Koran written...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Party flags ordered to be removed
Party flags ordered to be removed JAKARTA: City Governor Sutiyoso set Saturday as the deadline for the city's five mayors and the Thousands Islands regent to ensure their areas were free of political party flags or banners.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Fighting for better access to life-saving drugs
Fighting for better access to life-saving drugs Access to life-saving drugs is among the crucial issues on the agenda at next week's World Trade Organization (WTO) conference in Cancun, Mexico. The Jakarta Post's contributor Debbie A.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
'I will stay vigilant, terrorists are still here'
'I will stay vigilant, terrorists are still here' The four-year jail sentence handed down to Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir has sparked controversy. Many have criticized the verdict and the ability of the police to produce credible evidence.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Tenants get extra protection following Marriott bomb
Tenants get extra protection following Marriott bombSudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post Jakarta High-rise apartments and townhouses are beefing up their security systems to protect tenants from threats of danger in the wake of the recent bombing of JW Marriott hotel.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Marriott sends defiant message to terrorists
Marriott sends defiant message to terroristsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The wounds and trauma of the victims of the terrorist bombing on Aug. 5 might not be healed yet, but the luxury JW Marriott Hotel, in a valiant display of public defiance against...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Strong earthquake jolts, unnerves Acehnese
Strong earthquake jolts, unnerves AcehneseNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh A powerful earthquake struck the war-torn province of Aceh on Friday, prompting panicked residents to flee their homes and other buildings.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Expat's defense
Expat's defenseClearly my letter, written in response to Sari Setiogi's article on the government's proposal to mandate language proficiency tests in Bahasa Indonesian fired debate among readers of The Jakarta Post, as did the proposal itself.Most notably, Jacobson and Sastrowardoyo (the Post, Aug.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
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Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Free acupuntur treatment at temple
Free acupuntur treatment at temple SEMARANG: The Chinese-Indonesian community in Semarang, Surakarta and Jakarta, particularly the Confucianists, are to celebrate the Earth Goddess Day here on Wednesday and Thursday next week by organizing free acupuncture treatment and marching throughout parts of...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Jakarta, Dili begin high-level talks
Jakarta, Dili begin high-level talksAgencies, Jakarta Officials from Indonesia and its former province of East Timor began two-day, high-level talks on Friday, the second such meeting since the territory became independent in May 2002.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Holy books on display
Holy books on display SEMARANG: Six religious communities in the Central Java capital are holding an exhibition of scriptures as part of their efforts to boost interreligious harmony.Among the holy scriptures displayed are the Dhammapada written in Chinese, English and Indonesian, the Koran written...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Tourism fair highlights E. Java
Tourism fair highlights E. Java SURABAYA: The tourism fair currently being held in East Java's capital of Surabaya, attracted 51 tour operators, including 35 international operators, the organizer said.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Index remains hot, at highest level since March 2000
Index remains hot, at highest level since March 2000The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Composite Index ended higher on Friday for the fifth consecutive day, thanks to sustained heavy buying by foreign investors on blue chips.The index closed at 582.32 points, 1.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
[b]RI begins to rely on the
RI begins to rely on the market for its funding needsKahlil Rowter *) 2. WTO8 -- What if Cancun talks fail? 2 x 30Nation must be prepared and ready should Cancun WTO talks collapse Razeen Sally The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Index remains hot, at highest level since March 2000
Index remains hot, at highest level since March 2000The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Jakarta Composite Index ended higher on Friday for the fifth consecutive day, thanks to sustained heavy buying by foreign investors on blue chips.The index closed at 582.32 points, 1.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Megawati campaigns autonomy rewrite
Megawati campaigns autonomy rewriteFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri urged provincial legislative council speakers to support the controversial plan by the central government to revise Law No. 22/1999 on regional administration.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Business players support mediating institution
Business players support mediating institutionFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Business players say the establishment of an independent mediation center could provide an alternative means of settlement for commercial disputes amid the country's murky legal system.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
PPP passes preliminary screening
PPP passes preliminary screening JAKARTA: The United Development Party (PPP) passed a preliminary screening conducted by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights on Friday.Ramly Hutabarat, a ministry official in charge of the screening, announced the results at PPP's headquarters here.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
'House lacks priority in bill deliberation'
'House lacks priority in bill deliberation'M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The lack of priority in bill deliberations by the House of Representatives (DPR) has resulted in the endorsement of only a few bills, most of which suffers a number of shortcomings and will thus be subject to...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
More body parts found in river
More body parts found in riverTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Villagers found a head, a left upper leg and two lower legs severed at the knee floating on the Cileungsi river on Friday in Klapa Nunggal district, Bogor regency.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
LG promises to keep RI its home appliance hub
LG promises to keep RI its home appliance hubEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT LG Electronics Indonesia vows to keep Indonesia as its regional manufacturing hub for home appliances -- such as television sets, refrigerators and air-conditioners -- for Southeast Asia.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Stone mining damages environment
Stone mining damages environment BOGOR: The intensified stone mining at Munara Hill, Rumpin district, Bogor regency, has caused environmental damage in the 30-hectare mine site and surrounding area, and has threatened the existence of 200 white monkeys.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Sunday/Page -5/
Sunday/Page -5/Serviced apartment remain favorite choice for short-term visitors Rudijanto Contributor The Jakarta Post Equipped with semi-hotel and sometimes full-hotel services and amenities, serviced apartments remain the favorite choice for those seeking cozy living environment during their...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
ASEAN on track for single market
ASEAN on track for single marketAgence France-Presse, Phnom Penh Southeast Asian trade ministers this week wrapped up talks in the Cambodian capital a step closer to forging a single market and confident poor nations will be heard in upcoming WTO talks.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Teachers and students must embrace difference
Teachers and students must embrace differenceSimon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Jakarta Indonesia has a well known and admirable motto "unity in diversity". Even the most casual of observers of the great archipelago could not possibly but agree that this nation has a remarkable and...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Sarwono against highway project
Sarwono against highway project JAKARTA: A former state minister for the environment has called on the government to cancel the Ladia Galaska highway project in Aceh as it might endanger the lives of Acehnese by damaging the ecosystem on Mount Leuser.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Ruud Lubbers has earlier
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Ruud Lubbers has earlier voiced concern to Malaysia over its plans to expel the asylum seekers, including women and children, who fled Aceh. In a statement Thursday, Lubbers said the plans outlined in "persistent reports" ran counter to assurances provided by the...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
The rambling city budget
The rambling city budget One thing that never fails to surprise people about the spending allocations in Jakarta's annual provincial budget is the carryovers in development funds. In the 2001 budget, for example, Rp 1.6 trillion of the total Rp 8.14 trillion in development funds remained unused.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Fatal accidents on the rise
Fatal accidents on the riseDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fatal traffic accidents in the capital have risen by 37 percent to 334 casualties as of August this year compared to a total of 243 fatalities in the same period last year.Jakarta Police Traffic Division chief Sr. Comr.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
LG promises to keep RI its home appliance hub
LG promises to keep RI its home appliance hubEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post Jakarta PT LG Electronics Indonesia vows to keep Indonesia as its regional manufacturing hub for home appliances -- such as television sets, refrigerators and air-conditioners -- for Southeast Asia.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
[b]What has become
What has become of the Jakarta busway project?Azas Tigor Nainggolan Coordinator Forum of Jakarta Residents (FAKTA) Jakarta azastigor@yahoo.com 2. IPS6 -- Drug agreement augurs well for WTO ministerial 1 X 30Cancun must produce solutions Supachai Panitchpakdi Director-General World Trade...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
RP rejects US court order over Marcos funds
RP rejects US court order over Marcos fundsAgence France-Presse, Manila President Gloria Arroyo on Friday denounced a U.S. court order to stop the transfer of nearly US$700 million in Swiss bank funds formerly controlled by the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos to the Philippines government as an...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
1. PATENT: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. PATENT: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Only four local inventions have patented in 11 years 2. TIMOR: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 32 Jakarta, Dili begin high-level talks 3. MEDIATION: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Business players support mediating institution 4.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Relying on the market
Relying on the marketKahlil Rowter Head of Research Mandiri Sekuritas Jakarta Next year, for the first time in the last four decades, the Government of Indonesia will rely on bond issuance to finance its budget deficit. To a lesser extent the same will also take place this year.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Jakarta to launch antiterror guidebook
Jakarta to launch antiterror guidebookBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is to launch an antiterror guidebook on Monday in an effort to improve people's awareness of possible terrorist activities in their neighborhood.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Express train derails in Kendal
Express train derails in Kendal KENDAL, Central Java: An executive train, the Argo Anggrek, traveling between Jakarta and Surabaya was derailed early in the morning on Friday in Alas Roban area, in Kendal regency.No fatalities were reported in the accident.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Wynne gets wild card for Wismilak meet
Wynne gets wild card for Wismilak meetWahyoe Boediwardhana, Contributor, Nusa Dua, Bali Local tennis star Wynne Prakusya, ranked 165th in the world, will be in the main draw of the Wismilak International tennis tournament as one of the three wild card recipients, the organizers confirmed here on...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
RP nearer to finding Al-Ghozi
RP nearer to finding Al-Ghozi PHILIPPINES: The Philippine army said on Friday it was getting closer to recapturing Fathur Rohman Al-Ghozi on the southern island of Mindanao after the Indonesian militant escaped from a Manila jail in mid-July."Al-Ghozi is still there.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Pertamina, Exxon to develop Cepu at end of year
Pertamina, Exxon to develop Cepu at end of yearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas firm Pertamina said the company and U.S. energy company ExxonMobil would start to jointly develop the Cepu oil and gas block at the end of this year.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
RP nearer to finding Al-Ghozi
RP nearer to finding Al-Ghozi PHILIPPINES: The Philippine army said on Friday it was getting closer to recapturing Fathur Rohman Al-Ghozi on the southern island of Mindanao after the Indonesian militant escaped from a Manila jail in mid-July. "Al-Ghozi is still there.