Archive: 6 September 2003
109 articles found
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. As part of a campaign called Commitment to Origins, Starbucks will launch a blend on Monday called Muan Jai, or "wholehearted happiness," said the company's marketing and communications director Sumonpin Jotikabukkana.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP; ANPAc..r.. Apartment-market-sales 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 brief stay in Jakarta.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Their comments may be related to statements made by ranking foreign officials, such as Australia's Prime Minister John Howard and Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
2. DANCE 2x22 counts
2. DANCE 2x22 counts Javanese dances open the Schouwburg Festival
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Their comments may be related to statements made by ranking foreign officials, such as Australia's Prime Minister John Howard and Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
319 civilians killed in Aceh
319 civilians killed in Aceh Nani 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. Sayed Hoesainy said here on Friday that most of the fatalities had occurred in North Aceh with 91 victims, followed by East Aceh and South Aceh with 67 and 36 dead respectively.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Australia's Howard dismisses RI VP's comments on US
Australia's Howard dismisses RI VP's comments on US Agencies, 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. In a speech to Muslim teachers this week, Hamzah, a vocal critic of the U.S.-led war on terror, branded U.S. authorities terrorists. "Who is the real terrorist, who is against human rights?
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, September 6, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, September 6, 2003 Exhibitions * 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. 17, Central Jakarta (Tel. 5483008 ext. 7910/7911), until Sept. 14. * Painting Painthinkting by F. Sigit Santoso, Edwin's Gallery Jl. Kemang Raya No. 21, Kemang, South Jakarta (Tel.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. In this context, I would like to clarify that I made no mention of 100 firms planning to relocate, of which 40 percent were Japanese investments. I referred to about 40 foreign companies ceasing operations or relocating, including Japanese firms.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 late on Thursday on King Norodom Sihanouk, whose country hosted the ministerial meetings ahead of its official induction into the World Trade Organization (WTO) next week.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Villagers make a living from singing birds
Villagers make a living from singing birds Agus 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 Java. Motionless, he stared up at the birds. "I'm afraid the birds that are already close to the cage will fly away if they see someone below them.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP; ANPAv..r.. Photo-bedrooms Photo caption Menteng 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, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
'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.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Head of the City High School and Higher Education Agency Sukesti Martono admitted on Friday that the renovation of the 18 buildings which was started in the middle of last year, could be completed late this year.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hybrid power generator lifts village out of poverty
Hybrid power generator lifts village out of poverty P.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. Oeledo villagers rightly feel proud of this, especially because their electricity is generated by a hybrid system, touted to be the only one ever employed in the Asia Pacific region.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The 35 international tour operators participating in the Majapahat Trade Fair came from the United States (4), the Netherlands (3), Taiwan (16), the Philippines (1), Middle East (10) and Russia, the province's head of tourism division Harun said on Thursday.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI's WTO delegates gear up for Cancun
RI's WTO delegates gear up for Cancun Evi 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 in Cancun, Mexico, next week. Pos M.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Apartment life offers a better social life
Apartment life offers a better social life Debbie 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. But for those who have stayed in an apartment for a long time, living in an apartment complex gives residents an opportunity to have a better social life.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
* 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: Wimbledon champ Federer defeated at US Open 10 * World:Arroyo rejects U.S. court injection on Marcos 11 * Business: Economic revival predicted for 2004 14 * Features: Former child stars look in anger, awe 18
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. "Please understand the project will only bring harm to many Acehnese people in the future.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government says MRP cultural, not political, body
Government says MRP cultural, not political, body M. 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 Assembly (MRP) would be nothing more than a cultural institution.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. "We will also discuss our agenda for the next two years," Akhmad Supari, who chairs the congress steering committee, said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
Islam, national identity and democracy
Islam, national identity and democracy Muhammad 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. Why? First, these people claimed Islam was the motive behind the bombing of various places in Indonesia, resulting in almost 250 deaths and many more people injured.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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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, 00:00 WIB
What to bargain for at Cancun WTO meeting
What to bargain for at Cancun WTO meeting Muhammad 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: "Liberalization if it benefits me, protectionism if it benefits me; what counts is my commercial interest." Indonesian representatives should bear this in mind ahead of the upcoming Cancun round of the...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Only four local inventions have been patented in 11 years
Only four local inventions have been patented in 11 years Sari 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. Many plants and species originating in Indonesia have also been patented by other countries, including aquila, a family of eel, which is an original fish from Kalimantan.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, September 6, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, September 6, 2003 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Panggung Boneka 7:30 Music 8:30 Documentary 10:00 TV Drama 11:00 Religious Teachings 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. Battle of Wits 1:00 News: Berita Siang 3:00 City News 4:00 Children Show 5:00 Music 6:00 English News Services 7:00 News 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Puppet Show TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. It is true that this special autonomy has yet to be implemented, because Indonesia itself is still in a rather messy state. The present situation is not yet a conducive environment fully implement Papuan autonomy.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to set up new offices to bypass corrupt officers
Govt to set up new offices to bypass corrupt officers Rendi 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. The special office will be similar to the successful Large Taxpayers' Office (LTO), established last year to collect taxes from large companies.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. They flocked on Thursday to the Cirebon health office, West Java, to demand that it help them to obtain their payment. The protesters told The Jakarta Post on Friday they felt were treated "unjustly" by the West Java administration as they have not been paid for nine months.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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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, 00:00 WIB
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. The wind, locally known as Puting Beliung, traveling at a speed of between 50 kilometers and 60 km per hour, hit the area on Thursday night when local residents were asleep. No injuries or casualties were reported.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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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, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
Crackdown on three-in-one violators a fiasco
Crackdown on three-in-one violators a fiasco The 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 regulation. People posing as passengers for a fee, known colloquially as joki was still visible on the first day of the week-long operation.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 the city. The highlight of the event will take place on Thursday with a procession from the Tay Kak Sie temple to Hoo Hok Bio temple in Chinatown.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Japan unimpressed with RI over FTZ inaction
Japan unimpressed with RI over FTZ inaction 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. The pessimism was expressed by Jetro's senior investment advisor Saburo Izumi on Thursday during a visit to the industrial island to promote investment inflows into the country.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 delivered from a Kijang truck. The same group visited the council on Monday and clashed with police officers who blocked them from entering the council building. Several protesters were injured.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The boy was so downhearted and consumed by self-pity that he decided to attempt suicide by hanging himself. The reason for this reckless conduct was reportedly his inability to pay the extracurricular fee of Rp 2,500 for training in the making of birds' nests (Kompas, Aug. 24).
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
STPDN expels three in wake of student's violent death
STPDN expels three in wake of student's violent death Yuli 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, while his parents vowed to sue the school.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
The function of Indonesian TV
The function of Indonesian TV From 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, 00:00 WIB
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. "We will also discuss our agenda for the next two years," Akhmad Supari, who chairs the congress steering committee, said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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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 30 Unity in diversity: Teachers and students must embrace difference Simon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Jakarta
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. "The mining has made the land infertile, and the operators cut down our trees. Besides, with 500 trucks passing through our village, the air is heavily polluted," complained Komariah, 46, a resident of Sawah village.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. "Yes, we will soon allow 400 Kancil to operate in the city on the condition that 400 Bajaj are taken off the streets," Governor Sutiyoso told the press on Friday at City Hall.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Unity in diversity: Teachers and students must embrace difference
Unity in diversity: Teachers and students must embrace difference Simon 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 undeniable diversity, but questions over the degree of unity to be found amongst these islands inevitably remain.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The pessimism was expressed by Jetro's senior investment advisor Saburo Izumi on Thursday during a visit to the industrial island to promote investment inflows into the country.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Photo A: Road
Photo A: Road JP/Nana Rukmana TOLL-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. The toll road is expected to reduce traffic congestion during the annual exodus of holiday-makers in West Java's northern coastal area.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The last media report about the project was related to the additional budget of Rp 34 billion, that the Jakarta provincial administration submitted to the legislative assembly.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 use batik as its basic materials. Batik will obviously become the main attraction of the three- day event, as Yogyakarta is famous for.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Index remains hot, at highest level since March 2000
Index remains hot, at highest level since March 2000 The 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, 1.2 percent higher than Thursday's closing, with total value of Rp 1.3 trillion (US$156 million), breaking the Rp 1 trillion level for the third day in a row. The current level is the highest since March, 2000.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. After the marathon, contestants will wind down in Anyer at a spa and massage parlor. Interested runners can contact the Fortune Runners chief runner, Ralph Suhadi, at eloquent@indosat.net.id.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The Malaysian Culture and Food Festival was officially launched on Monday evening by head of Yogyakarta Tourism Office Budi Djoko Sulistyo. Also present at the launching ceremony was the director of Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, Roslan Othman.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta's art and culture exhibited in Jakarta
Yogyakarta's art and culture exhibited in Jakarta Tarko 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. Raden Mas Dinoesatomo from Keraton Yogyakarta said that the palace will present traditional costumes, largely made from batik as the focus of the three-day event. Batik motifs are usually more than mere patterns.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police stuck between disparate realities
Police stuck between disparate realities The 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. "We are driving an expensive car while in reality, we are impoverished and broke," grumbled officer Kadar (not his real name) earlier this week to The Jakarta Post.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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2 x 23 Strong earthquake jolts, unnerves Acehnese JP/5/waduk 1 x 35 Govt to restudy Jatigede dam project JP/5/ham 2 x 26 Komnas HAM set to verify reports of abuses in Papua
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI expects economy to pick up in Mid-2004
RI expects economy to pick up in Mid-2004 Jenny 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. All aspects of the economy will be "more manageable," Boediono told Dow Jones Newswires in an interview.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. "We will also discuss our agenda for the next two years," Akhmad Supari, who chairs the congress steering committee, said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The pessimism was expressed by Jetro's senior investment advisor Saburo Izumi on Thursday during a visit to the industrial island to promote investment inflows into the country.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. "We will also discuss our agenda for the next two years," Akhmad Supari, who chairs the congress steering committee, said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Komnas HAM set to verify reports of abuses in Papua
Komnas HAM set to verify reports of abuses in Papua Nethy 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. The team will gather data and information in Wamena, Wasior and Timika, where non-governmental organizations have accused security personnel of human rights violations.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The 35 international tour operators participating in the Majapahat Trade Fair came from the United States (4), the Netherlands (3), Taiwan (16), the Philippines (1), Middle East (10) and Russia, the province's head of tourism division Harun said on Thursday.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to restudy Jatigede dam project
Govt to restudy Jatigede dam project Yuli 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, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
LG promises to keep RI its home appliance hub
LG promises to keep RI its home appliance hub Evi 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. "Sixty five percent of our total production capacity is absorbed by Indonesia's market, and the remainder is exported to ASEAN countries," stated an LG press release made available on Thursday.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. "The mining has made the land infertile, and the operators cut down our trees. Besides, with 500 trucks passing through our village, the air is heavily polluted," complained Komariah, 46, a resident of Sawah village.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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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 brief stay in Jakarta. Occupied mostly by expatriates, the occupancy rate of serviced apartment depends on the influx of foreigners, especially those with deep pockets or strong financial backing.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN on track for single market
ASEAN on track for single market Agence 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, 00:00 WIB
Teachers and students must embrace difference
Teachers and students must embrace difference Simon 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 undeniable diversity, but questions over the degree of unity to be found amongst these islands inevitably remain. Recent history has not been kind to the idea of unity in Indonesia.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. "Please understand the project will only bring harm to many Acehnese people in the future.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 Malaysian authorities, according to which the asylum seekers "would not be returned to a situation which could endanger their lives and well-being".
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. In the following year about Rp 2 trillion, from a total Rp 9.7 trillion, was left over. From one point of view, those leftovers may reflect the administration's financial prudence.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fatal accidents on the rise
Fatal accidents on the rise Damar 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. Sulistyo Ishak told a media briefing on Friday that the main cause of the accidents was recklessness and negligence in abiding by road rules.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
LG promises to keep RI its home appliance hub
LG promises to keep RI its home appliance hub Evi 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. "Sixty five percent of our total production capacity is absorbed by Indonesia's market, and the remainder is exported to ASEAN countries," stated an LG press release made available on Thursday.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
More body parts found in river
More body parts found in river Theresia 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. The body parts allegedly belong to a mutilated torso found in the river, two kilometers away, the previous day. An officer with the Bogor Police Adj. Comr.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
RP rejects US court order over Marcos funds
RP rejects US court order over Marcos funds Agence 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 infringement of the country's sovereignty. However, the former president's widow, Imelda Marcos, welcomed the ruling. "Foreign courts cannot overturn our own Supreme Court.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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.GPS: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 40 Police stuck between disparate realities 5. STPDN: 28pt, 5 cols, 1 x 50 STPDN expels three in wake of student's violent death or Student was disciplined for missing flag ceremony: Minister 6.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Relying on the market
Relying on the market Kahlil 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. Despite its probable mild impact, the GOI need to put in place several mechanisms to ensure this exercise is successful.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta to launch antiterror guidebook
Jakarta to launch antiterror guidebook Bambang 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. Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday the book which consists of practical tips would be distributed to all neighborhood communities in the city so that they could detect any terrorist activities in the early stages.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Spokesman for the state railway company overseeing Central Java and Yogyakarta, Suprapto, said one car and the car housing the generator skidded off the tracks and crashed.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Wynne gets wild card for Wismilak meet
Wynne gets wild card for Wismilak meet Wahyoe 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 Friday. The other two are Corina Morariu of the United States (ranked 400th) and Venezuelan's Maria Vento-Kabchi (ranked 86th). The main draw will consist of 32 players.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. We have leads and, hopefully, within the week we will have good news," army chief Lt. Gen. Gregorio Camiling told a news conference. He did not elaborate on what the leads were or say when the army hoped to recapture Al-Ghozi.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina, Exxon to develop Cepu at end of year
Pertamina, Exxon to develop Cepu at end of year The 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. "ExxonMobil has agreed in principal to a partnership with Pertamina. It has committed to commence (the partnership) this year," Pertamina president Baihaki Hakim said as quoted by Antara on Friday.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. We have leads and, hopefully, within the week we will have good news," army chief Lt. Gen. Gregorio Camiling told a news conference. He did not elaborate on what the leads were or say when the army hoped to recapture Al-Ghozi.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta, Dili begin high-level talks
Jakarta, Dili begin high-level talks Agencies, 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. East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri opened the Joint Commission meeting in Dili, which is expected to discuss issues including territorial borders, legal matters, finance, trade, education, culture, transportation and communications.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 in Arabic with Indonesian and English translation and the Bible in Hebrew, Javanese, Indonesian and Arabic. The collection of books vary in age.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. "I have asked the mayors and regent to clean up their areas by Saturday at the latest; they've already had a week," he said on Wednesday, as quoted by official city website beritajakarta.com.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
'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. The Jakarta Post asked people to respond to the court's decision. Roy, 40, is the wife of a civil servant. The couple reside in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta: I guess Ba'asyir should get a heavier punishment.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tenants get extra protection following Marriott bomb
Tenants get extra protection following Marriott bomb Sudibyo 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, 00:00 WIB
Marriott sends defiant message to terrorists
Marriott sends defiant message to terrorists Tertiani 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 terrorism, will again be open for business, starting on Monday. "The doors will be open again on Monday. All of the staff are ready to resume work ...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Strong earthquake jolts, unnerves Acehnese
Strong earthquake jolts, unnerves Acehnese Nani 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. There were no immediate reports of casualties after the quake, which measured 5.8 on the Richter scale. Nor were any structural damages reported. Residents said the tremor, which struck at 8:24 a.m., was felt for around 60 seconds in the provincial capital, Banda Aceh.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Expat's defense
Expat's defense Clearly 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. 29) would probably be surprised that I agree with many of their points.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 the city. The highlight of the event will take place on Thursday with a procession from the Tay Kak Sie temple to Hoo Hok Bio temple in Chinatown.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. "We will also discuss our agenda for the next two years," Akhmad Supari, who chairs the congress steering committee, said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 in Arabic with Indonesian and English translation and the Bible in Hebrew, Javanese, Indonesian and Arabic. The collection of books vary in age.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The 35 international tour operators participating in the Majapahat Trade Fair came from the United States (4), the Netherlands (3), Taiwan (16), the Philippines (1), Middle East (10) and Russia, the province's head of tourism division Harun said on Thursday.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Index remains hot, at highest level since March 2000
Index remains hot, at highest level since March 2000 The 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, 1.2 percent higher than Thursday's closing, with total value of Rp 1.3 trillion (US$156 million), breaking the Rp 1 trillion level for the third day in a row. The current level is the highest since March, 2000.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
[b]RI begins to rely on the
RI begins to rely on the market for its funding needs Kahlil Rowter *) 2. WTO8 -- What if Cancun talks fail? 2 x 30 Nation must be prepared and ready should Cancun WTO talks collapse Razeen Sally The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Index remains hot, at highest level since March 2000
Index remains hot, at highest level since March 2000 The 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, 1.2 percent higher than Thursday's closing, with total value of Rp 1.3 trillion (US$156 million), breaking the Rp 1 trillion level for the third day in a row. The current level is the highest since March, 2000.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati campaigns autonomy rewrite
Megawati campaigns autonomy rewrite Fabiola 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, 00:00 WIB
Business players support mediating institution
Business players support mediating institution Fitri 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. "We supports this kind of mediating institution.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. PPP is the 43th party to have passed the preliminary screening by the ministry.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
'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 further debate, a legal affairs watchdog says.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
[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 30 Cancun must produce solutions Supachai Panitchpakdi Director-General World Trade Organization Inter Press Service Geneva 3. Star6 -- Break vicious cycle of hooliganism in schools 1 X 30 Hooliganism in schools must cease V.K. Chin The Star Asia News Network Selangor