Archive: 3 April 2004
118 articles found
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
JP/17/CITRA
JP/17/CITRA Citra Pamerindo organizes 70 events a yearSri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post YogyakartaWhen he started his company in 1993 in the East Java town of Malang with his younger brother, Taufik Ismail never imagined that PT Citra Pamerindo would become one of the country's preeminent event...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- APril 6
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- APril 6 checked by rich E-commerce here like a baby learning to walkMahendra Gautama Contributor JakartaE-commerce in Indonesia was pioneered by Sanur online bookstore website, at www.sanur.co.id. Mimicking the business ideas and strategies of Amazon.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Rupiah Rates April 2
Rupiah Rates April 2 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,973.42 6,202.48 6,622.95 6,552.72 Brunei dollar 1 5,441.00 4,839.73 5,167.54 5,113.02 Canadian dollar 1 6,954.49 6,186.36 6,604.97 6,535.70 Swiss franc 1 7,196.11 6,402.18 6,834.44 6,763.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
New system an additional headache for court
New system an additional headache for court The country's highest judicial body, the Supreme Court, has been given more power with the March 31 transfer to the court of administrative and financial powers formerly belonging to the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, along with the implementation...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Nearly 1,000 people venerate dead whale in Vietnam
Nearly 1,000 people venerate dead whale in Vietnam HANOI: Nearly 1,000 people turned out to pay their respects to a dead whale discovered off the coast of southern Vietnam on Thursday, a local official said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
RI-U.S. relationship
RI-U.S. relationship The articles as submitted by Ali Alatas in The Jakarta Post (March 31 and April 1) with all due respect, told us very little that is not already known. It could well be that from a diplomatic point of view, it is better to express an opinion that the relationship between the...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2 No turning back for Indonesian democracy Satish Mishra Chief Economist UNSFIR/UNDP Jakarta 2. Khan6 -- American muslims and the politics of block voting 1 X 48 American Muslims and the politics of bloc voting M. A.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Tenure has no limit: House
Tenure has no limit: HouseKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the House of Representatives (DPR) and politicians rejected the idea of limiting the tenure of the legislators, saying it was against democracy.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
* Headlines:Judicial reform, not just lip service: Chief justice
* Headlines:Judicial reform, not just lip service: Chief justice 2 * National:No parties offer voters comprehesive legal plan 4 * Archipelago:Authorities blamed for Poso attacks 5 * Opinion:What are people learning from election campaigns? 6 * City:Traffic violations soar ahead of elections 8 *...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Local businesses urged to take part in UN tenders
Local businesses urged to take part in UN tendersUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is urging more local enterprises to participate in procurement tenders held by international organizations under the United Nations (UN), to help further promote Indonesia's economy and its role...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
What's wrong
What's wrong with PT Kereta Api? The fierce price competition among airline companies serving domestic routes has apparently affected state railway company PT Kereta Api. PT KAI's 2003 net profit of Rp 70 million (around US$8,000) is not only unimpressive, but completely unbelievable for such a...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Stop showing supernatural mystery shows on TV
Stop showing supernatural mystery shows on TV This editorial refers to the news report that appeared on the front page of this newspaper last Wednesday -- the call by the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) for television stations to stop showing supernatural mystery shows that tended to be...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Stop showing supernatural
Stop showing supernatural mystery shows on TV This editorial refers to the news report that appeared on the front page of this newspaper last Wednesday -- the call by the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) for television stations to stop showing supernatural mystery shows that tended to be...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Tourist arrivals down 10.27% in February
Tourist arrivals down 10.27% in FebruaryThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of foreign tourist arrivals in the country fell by 10.27 percent in February compared with the previous month after the government implemented a new restrictive visa-on-arrival policy during the month.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Candidates reported for vote-buying
Candidates reported for vote-buying AMBON, Maluku: Two residents of Batumeja subdistrict have reported four legislative candidates from the Golkar Party to Ambon Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) for engaging in vote-buying, a Panwaslu official disclosed on Friday.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Select fishing boats licensed
Select fishing boats licensed PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: The Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs has granted licenses to 800 foreign fishing boats to operate in the country's marine exclusive economic zone in a bid to ease the supervision of illegal fishing.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Saddened by people's
Saddened by people's disrespect for animalsFrom Media Indonesia My heart is saddened every time I happen to pass kiosks selling animals in front of Pertamina Hospital. These kiosks have filthy cages where dozens of legally protected animals such as cassowaries, Bali starlings and orangutans are...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Citibank is
Citibank is unprofessional In December 2003, I received a brochure on the Member-Get- Member (MGM) program from Citibank Indonesia. It was mentioned that the grand prize would be a new Philips Home Entertainment system plus a 21" TV.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
1. SEKAT -- 1 x 42
1. SEKAT -- 1 x 42 'Sekaten' night market gets new look 2. CITRA -- 1 x 42 Citra Pamerindo organizes 70 events a year 3. SEKATE -- 2 x 20 A short history of the 'sekaten' festival
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Decentralization poses opportunities and challenges in education
Decentralization poses opportunities and challenges in educationArdimas Sasdi Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Berkeley, California ajambak@calmail.berkeley.edu The decentralization program launched by the government in 2001, including the delegation of further authority over education, has raised...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
JP/17/CITRA
JP/17/CITRA Citra Pamerindo organizes 70 events a yearSri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post YogyakartaWhen he started his company in 1993 in the East Java town of Malang with his younger brother, Taufik Ismail never imagined that PT Citra Pamerindo would become one of the country's preeminent event...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Teachers demand civil servant status
Teachers demand civil servant status LHOKSEUMAWE, Aceh: About 2,000 temporary teachers gathered at the Lhokseumawe Council on Friday to demand that they be recruited as civil servants and their honorarium be raised.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Police up pressure on Ba'asyir case
Police up pressure on Ba'asyir caseP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police are intensifying their investigation into Abu Bakar Ba'asyir's suspected involvement in terrorist activities in the country.National Police chief Gen.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
What's wrong with PT Kereta Api?
What's wrong with PT Kereta Api? The fierce price competition among airline companies serving domestic routes has apparently affected state railway company PT Kereta Api. PT KAI's 2003 net profit of Rp 70 million (around US$8,000) is not only unimpressive, but completely unbelievable for such a...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
1. RENDI: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS
1. RENDI: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Expats to stay put during elections 2. POLLING: 1 LINE, 24 COUNTS Mega could lose to Susilo: Poll 3. STUDENT: 1 LINE, 21 COUNTS Most students to cast vote: Survey 4. WOMEN: 4 LINES, 11 COUNTS Mega, Rachma accused of exploiting women 5.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Mega, Rachma accused of exploiting women
Mega, Rachma accused of exploiting womenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A feminist has criticized the country's prominent female party leaders for exploiting women in their political campaign.Salma Safitri of Solidarity for Women (SP), noted that Megawati Soekarnoputri, who is the leader of the...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
RI-U.S. relationship
RI-U.S. relationship The articles as submitted by Ali Alatas in The Jakarta Post (March 31 and April 1) with all due respect, told us very little that is not already known. It could well be that from a diplomatic point of view, it is better to express an opinion that the relationship between the...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2Indonesian democracy: No turning backSatish Mishra Chief Economist UNSFIR/UNDP Jakarta The first phase of Reformasi succeeded in bringing to the surface hidden problems of the New Order. It was a very emotional period of Indonesia's history.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
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Emulating Singapore's visionary leaders Aziz Alumni of Faculty of Economics University of Indonesia Kuala Kencana, Irian Jaya Aziz@fmi.com 2. Sasdi -- Decentralization poses opportunities and challenges in education 2 X 30 Local autonomy offers better opportunities to improve education Ardimas...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Upgrade trains for traffic relief
Upgrade trains for traffic relief There have been several options discussed about trying to deal with the gridlock traffic in Jakarta. Notable ideas are a light rail system and the busway. There is another option not yet discussed -- a train system.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
JP/13/Boedi
JP/13/BoediGovt won't revise inflation target despite price hikesThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The government's 6.5 percent inflation target for this year would still be attainable despite hikes in the prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and local telephone rates, Minister of Finance Boediono said.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Support for KPK
Support for KPK We would like to apologize to Patrick Guntensperger for the lack of information on the Partnership for Governance Reform that became apparent in his letter to The Jakarta Post on March 26.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Poor security at ITC Roxy Mas
Poor security at ITC Roxy MasFrom Kompas On Feb. 23 I took my three children to ITC Roxy Mas, Central Jakarta. We wanted to have our cellular phone repaired. As it was difficult to find a parking space, my third child and I got out of the car, while my two other children, who are of driving age,...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Government to bring bird flu under control by July
Government to bring bird flu under control by JulyAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government expected to able to contain the spread of bird flu by July as fewer provinces were reporting the disease, the Ministry of Agriculture announced on Friday.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Homework from Gunawan
Homework from Gunawan While many people are still wondering why some suspects in bank fraud cases have been released one after the other from police detention, we are jolted by another drama: The attempted escape of a murder suspect from a paddy wagon that was transporting him from a penitentiary...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
EDITORIAL BUAT SELASA 6 APRIL 2004
EDITORIAL BUAT SELASA 6 APRIL 2004On judicial reform From a certain point of view, the action taken by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights last week to transfer its powers over judicial administrative and financial affairs to the Supreme Court is unquestionably a step in the right direction.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Citra Pamerindo organizes 70 events a year
Citra Pamerindo organizes 70 events a year When he started his company in 1993 in the East Java town of Malang with his younger brother, Taufik Ismail never imagined that PT Citra Pamerindo would become one of the country's preeminent event organizers, with an average of 70 events a year.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Expatriates to stay in Indonesia during election
Expatriates to stay in Indonesia during electionRendy A. Witular and Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Samarinda As the peaceful 22-day legislative campaign period has come to a close and the nation's voters prepare for the polls on Monday, foreign nationals residing in the country appear to be...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2Indonesian democracy: No turning backSatish Mishra Chief Economist UNSFIR/UNDP Jakarta All adult Indonesians who choose to do so go to the polls today to elect a new House of Representatives,the Council of Regional Representatives and local legislatures at provincial, regency and...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
U.S. lists RI as among nations with worst trade barriers
U.S. lists RI as among nations with worst trade barriersDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has been listed among 55 nations accused by the U.S. government of using unfair trade practices and barriers against U.S. exporters.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
2004 elections not merely a big fiesta
2004 elections not merely a big fiestaImanuddin Razak Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta iman@thejakartapost.com Today, nearly 147 million registered voters will throng polling booths nationwide with a single-minded agenda; to cast their votes to elect their representatives for the Regional...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
City to use Rp 300b for busway corridors
City to use Rp 300b for busway corridorsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Administration plans to use Rp 300 billion (US$34.9 million) of its Rp 836 billion reserve fund to finance the construction of the two additional busway corridors.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Govt to sponsor job expo
Govt to sponsor job expo JAKARTA: In a bid to provide opportunities to job seekers, the central government will hold from April 27 to April 28 a job expo at the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Dengue status to stay extraordinary
Dengue status to stay extraordinary JAKARTA: Dengue fever has killed at least 587 people and hospitalized 50,854 others in 30 of the country's 32 provinces since Jan. 1, 2004, Health Minister Achmad Sujudi said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
No party offers comprehensive legal plan
No party offers comprehensive legal planKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta None of the 24 political parties contesting the April 5 elections offered comprehensive programs to encourage the rule of law or uphold justice, an activist says.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- OVERSEAS STUDY -- April 4
FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- OVERSEAS STUDY -- April 4Gaining easier access to better job opportunitiesSudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post JakartaIn today's global economy, many companies tend to seek prospective employees with international-standard proficiency in foreign languages.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Monkey poaching out of control in Central Sulawesi
Monkey poaching out of control in Central SulawesiIrvan NR, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi The sale of monkeys in Central Sulawesi province remains widespread, despite a ban by the government.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Jakarta must protect its mangrove forests
Jakarta must protect its mangrove forestsNirwono Joga, Chairman, Indonesian Landscape Architecture Study Group, Jakarta The Agricultural and Forestry Service has introduced its mangrove eco-tourism program, an idea in the works for quite a while.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
What learning is emerging from the election?
What learning is emerging from the election?Simon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia School, Jakarta The elections in Indonesia would probably reasonably be heralded around the world as another step in the right direction for democracy.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Man found dead in rented house
Man found dead in rented house TANGERANG: A man was found dead on Thursday evening with a knife lodged in his neck at a rented house in the Poris Gaga area in Batu Ceper.Batu Ceper Police chief Insp. Cecep Subagya said on Friday the man was identified as Maryanto, 43.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
On Illegal logging
On Illegal logging In response to the article House tells foreign NGOs to be 'fair' (The Jakarta Post, March 24), head of Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR) has quite clearly got it wrong.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Election day a holiday: Govt
Election day a holiday: Govt The government has officially confirmed the election day of April 5 as a national holiday to give adequate time for eligible voters to exercise their right to vote.Ad interim coordinating minister for political and security affairs Hari Sabarno said the declaration was...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Megawati risks losing both elections: Survey
Megawati risks losing both elections: SurveyM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri risks losing her bid in the upcoming presidential election against her former top security minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, while the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Poor knowledge of chemistry
Poor knowledge of chemistryFrom Koran Tempo I learned from a mass-media report, that on March 25, three persons died instantly when a tube containing ammonia gas exploded at a gas filling company, PT Kimia Bahagia, Tangerang.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
JP/5/poso
JP/5/posoAuthorities blamed over Poso attacks Ruslan Sangadji The Jakarta Post Palu, Central Sulawesi Christian and Muslim leaders in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, lamented on Friday that local security forces had been unable to prevent renewed attacks blamed on mysterious gunmen in the...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
PKPB allegedly most corrupt party
PKPB allegedly most corrupt party SEMARANG: Concern for the Nation Functional Party (PKPB) tops the list of political parties allegedly engaged in vote-buying, an official at Semarang Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
ISPs compete for corporate clients, combat viruses
ISPs compete for corporate clients, combat virusesRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta This year, the Internet user population in Indonesia is expected to grow by around 50 percent. This may seem like a huge increase.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Medan land conflict continues
Medan land conflict continuesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Disturbances involving hundreds of residents continued in Medan, North Sumatra, on Friday, with four trailer trucks belonging to a housing developer being set on fire.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Seven held for counterfeiting
Seven held for counterfeiting SEMARANG: Central Java Police were holding seven people on Friday on suspicion of belonging to a counterfeiting ring in Tawangmangu, Karanganyar regency, some 50 kilometers east of Surakarta municipality.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- April 4 -- Overseas Study
FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- April 4 -- Overseas StudyCaution necessary when considering overseas education Simon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia School, Jakarta. Nobody would question the statement "we live in a competitive world".
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
KPUD distributes Braille templates
KPUD distributes Braille templates BANDUNG: The Bandung General Elections Commission (KPUD) distributed on Friday 85 braille templates to poll committees in 26 districts across Bandung municipality.The distribution of the templates is aimed at helping 24,000 blind people in Bandung vote, according...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Local governments rely on themselves in fighting dengue
Local governments rely on themselves in fighting dengueLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Pekalongan, Central Java Rini, a student at Podosugih 1 elementary school here, answers a question about the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that carry the dengue fever virus.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
U.S. remains preferred destination
U.S. remains preferred destination T. Sima Gunawan Contributor Jakarta FOR Focus Issue - April 4, 2004 - Overseas Study Studying abroad is the dream of many students who want the chance not only to pursue a good education, but also to broaden their horizons and to learn a foreign language.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Students regard 'golput' as irresponsible
Students regard 'golput' as irresponsibleA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The surprising results of the Atmajaya Catholic University's survey of the enthusiasm of students toward the April 5 legislative election show that, contrary to public perception, most university students in Greater...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Judicial reform, not just lip service: Chief Justice
Judicial reform, not just lip service: Chief JusticeMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chief Justice Bagir Manan has pledged to prove wrong skepticism on reforming the country's judiciary, saying courts would be free from corruption within the next 15 years at most.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Leadership and national character: Singapore's experience
Leadership and national character: Singapore's experienceAziz Analysts Kuala Kencana, Irian Jaya Amid numerous polls and surveys, the race for Indonesian leadership (presidency) in 2004 general election does not offer a new, refreshed hope for the people of Indonesia.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
2 x 25
2 x 25 Police hand over Manggarai report to Komnas HAM JP/5/poso2 x 23 Authorities blamed for Poso attacks JP/5/riot4 x 10 Mob riots in retaliation against developer JP/5/BUSUK1 x 43 Lists of more crooked politicians released he said.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Flandi, Eng Hian edge out top seeds
Flandi, Eng Hian edge out top seedsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's players moved closer to an all-Indonesia final in the men's doubles at the Korea Open badminton tournament, with two pairs managing to advance to the semifinals.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Registration cut-off set for Saturday
Registration cut-off set for SaturdayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Saturday is the deadline for unregistered voters to report to local election officials, while registered voters are given until one day before April 5 to acquire their required cards.Mulyana W.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Inmates allegedly helped Gunawan plan to escape
Inmates allegedly helped Gunawan plan to escapeEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two inmates at Salemba Penitentiary and an ex-convict allegedly helped defendant Gunawan Santosa in his foiled escape attempt on Tuesday on his way from the prison to the North Jakarta District Court.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Govt to tender 13 geothermal areas
Govt to tender 13 geothermal areasFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to tender 13 geothermal working areas to develop the underutilized energy resource for electricity and other industries."The government will the working areas to interested investors through a tender.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Malaysian terror suspects confess
Malaysian terror suspects confess MALAYSIA: Four repentant Malaysians have admitted to being members of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) terror group and apologized for their roles in deadly bomb attacks in Indonesia, saying they were following a fatwa, or religious edict, from Osama bin Laden which was...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Animal rescues in photo exhibit
Animal rescues in photo exhibit YOGYAKARTA: In cooperation with the Yogyakarta Wild Animal Rescue Center (PPSJ) and the Association of Indonesian Photographers (PFI), Melia Purosani Hotel is holding a photo exhibition of animal rescues.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Violence in S. Thailand fueled by frustration
Violence in S. Thailand fueled by frustrationAgencies, Bangkok Killings, torture and kidnappings of residents in southern Thailand by government agents have fueled the deadly violence now sweeping the Muslim-majority region, Deputy Prime Minister Chaturon Chaisang said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Edict issued to delay poll in remote areas
Edict issued to delay poll in remote areasThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Jayapura President Megawati Soekarnoputri signed on Friday a regulation in lieu of law to enable the country to hold the legislative election on Monday as scheduled, while also authorizing the General Elections Commission (KPU) to...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Authorities blamed over Poso attacks
Authorities blamed over Poso attacksRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Christian and Muslim leaders in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, lamented on Friday that local security forces had been unable to prevent renewed attacks blamed on mysterious gunmen in the religiously...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Leadership and national character: Singapore's experience
Leadership and national character: Singapore's experienceAziz Analyst Kuala Kencana, Irian Jaya Amid numerous polls and surveys, the race for Indonesian leadership (presidency) in 2004 general election does not offer a new, refreshed hope for the people of Indonesia.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Elders call for informed vote
Elders call for informed voteMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of former officials of the New Order government, activists and public figures signed a public statement on Friday urging people to use their critical faculties when voting.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 No turning back for Indonesian democracy Satish Mishra Chief Economist UNSFIR/UNDP Jakarta2. Sabado -- 1st May 2004: EU enlargement and its future foreign policy. 1 X 30 EU enlargement and its foreign policy Sabato Della Monica EU Ambassador to Indonesia Jakarta
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
A short history of the 'Sekaten' festival
A short history of the 'Sekaten' festival The Sekaten festival dates back to the year 1939 Saka on the Javanese calendar, or 1477, when Raden Patah of Demak Bintoro founded the Grand Mosque of Demak, with the support of the wali (propagators of Islam on Java island).
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
'Thank God the campaign period is finally over'
'Thank God the campaign period is finally over' The competing political parties and candidates for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) have taken down their flags, posters or banners from public places on Friday as the legislative election is only two days away.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
National exams for quality control: Govt
National exams for quality control: GovtLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national final examinations will continue, as they serve as a standard to measure the effort made by students and teachers and function as a quality control, the government says.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Upgrade trains
Upgrade trains for traffic relief There have been several options discussed about trying to deal with the gridlock traffic in Jakarta. Notable ideas are a light rail system and the busway. There is another option not yet discussed -- a train system.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Unprofessional
Unprofessional Sony service I purchased a Sony home theater DAV-S800 from a Sony dealer in Kelapa Gading for more than US$1,000 a little more that a year back.Recently, I started having problems with system and so I contacted the dealer who, in turn, asked me to contact a Sony Service Center in...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Mass prayer held in Medan for safe polls
Mass prayer held in Medan for safe polls MEDAN, North Sumatra: Religious leaders held mass prayers for 3,000 people in Medan on Friday at the governor's office, asking God for safe and peaceful elections.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Traffic violations soar ahead of elections
Traffic violations soar ahead of electionsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of traffic violations committed during the election campaign period in Greater Jakarta increased 2,500 percent when compared to the previous election campaign period in 1999.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Coral Reefs in the world
Coral Reefs in the world UNEP-WCMC World Atlas of Coral Reefs (2001) Rank Country & locations Coral area World total Prognosis for the Future (Km2) 1 Indonesia 51,020 17.95% Mostly poor, some fair/good 2 Australia 48,960 17.22% Good, bleaching only threat 3 Philippines 25,060 8.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
TV Today: Saturday, April 3, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, April 3, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing10:00 Sports11:30 Battle of Wits12:30 p.m. Traditional Performances1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Live Report: Peresmian Pasar Lelang3:00 English News Service4:30...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Coral Reefs in the world
Coral Reefs in the world UNEP-WCMC World Atlas of Coral Reefs (2001) Rank Country & locations Coral area World total Prognosis for the Future (Km2) 1 Indonesia 51,020 17.95% Mostly poor, some fair/good 2 Australia 48,960 17.22% Good, bleaching only threat 3 Philippines 25,060 8.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Council's China trip opposed
Council's China trip opposed TANGERANG: The Banten Provincial Council's plan for a trip to China at the end of their term in office in August, met strong opposition from some of its members and residents.Councillor Yayat Suhartono lambasted the plan, saying it would be a waste of taxpayer money.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 3, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 3, 2004Exhibitions* Photo Sosok by Buldanul Kuhri at Kedai Kebun Forum's Stage, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel./Fax. 0274-376114, e-mail: kkforum@indosat.net.id), until April 6.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Thailand Elite launched to lure Indonesia investors
Thailand Elite launched to lure Indonesia investorsDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Thai Embassy launched a new program on Friday called Thailand Elite, which is aimed at attracting investors from Indonesia.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Election 2004 is for tomorrow, not for today
Election 2004 is for tomorrow, not for today Wimar Witoelar InterMatrix Communications Jakarta wimar@perspektif.net Around 145 million Indonesian voters will go to the poll stations around the country today. There has not been as much international news about Indonesia as there was in the past.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- INTERNET BUSINESS -- April 6
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- INTERNET BUSINESS -- April 6ISPs compete for corporate clients, combat virusesRudijanto Contributor Jakarta This year, the Internet user population in Indonesia is expected to grow by around 50 percent. This may seem like a huge increase.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Saddened by people's
Saddened by people's disrespect for animalsFrom Media Indonesia My heart is saddened every time I happen to pass kiosks selling animals in front of Pertamina Hospital. These kiosks have filthy cages where dozens of legally protected animals such as cassowaries, Bali starlings and orangutans are...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Police hand over Manggarai report to Komnas HAM
Police hand over Manggarai report to Komnas HAMYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, West Nusa Tenggara A team of detectives has completed its probe into the Manggarai shooting that killed six local residents and injured 26 others, a senior police officer said on Friday.Brig. Gen.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Rp 10b worth drugs destroyed
Rp 10b worth drugs destroyed The Jakarta Police's narcotics division on Friday burned US$1.17 million of confiscated drugs used as evidence in a series of cases since November.The evidence destroyed included 2.824 kilograms of heroin, 3.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 2, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 2, 2004 ________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _________________________________________________________________________ ABDI Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 950...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Decentralization poses opportunities and challenges in education
Decentralization poses opportunities and challenges in educationArdimas Sasdi Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Berkeley, California ajambak@calmail.berkeley.edu The decentralization program launched by the government in 2001, including the delegation of further authority over education, has raised...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Ballot paper counting
Ballot paper countingFrom Republika During the New Order era, we often read reports about the discovery of a number of ballot boxes containing marked ballot papers (usually for the opposition party) in forested or swampy areas in remote places of the country.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Poor knowledge of chemistry
Poor knowledge of chemistryFrom Koran Tempo I learned from a mass-media report, that on March 25, three persons died instantly when a tube containing ammonia gas exploded at a gas filling company, PT Kimia Bahagia, Tangerang.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Ballot paper counting
Ballot paper countingFrom Republika During the New Order era, we often read reports about the discovery of a number of ballot boxes containing marked ballot papers (usually for the opposition party) in forested or swampy areas in remote places of the country.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Marine to safeguard polls
Marine to safeguard polls JAKARTA: The Navy will make available three battalions of its Marine troops to help the National Police safeguard the election day on Monday, a top Navy officer said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
PSSI hands axed five four-month suspension
PSSI hands axed five four-month suspensionZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has disciplined five players by suspending them from the national team for four months.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
'Sekaten' night market gets new look
'Sekaten' night market gets new lookSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta If you were to visit Yogyakarta's Alun-Alun Utara (northern square) in search of the night market you might be surprised by the venue's new look.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Perfection? Not at all!
Perfection? Not at all! "Committed to Perfection" , that is the slogan which is supposed to convince potential customers to subscribe to Indosat Internet Services. Furthermore, Indosat wants the public to believe that full customer satisfaction is maintained under all conditions (see their...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Support for KPK
Support for KPK We would like to apologize to Patrick Guntensperger for the lack of information on the Partnership for Governance Reform that became apparent in his letter to The Jakarta Post on March 26.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Lists of more crooked politicians released
Lists of more crooked politicians releasedOyos Saroso H.N. and Hasrul, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung/Kendari Non-governmental organizations made public on Friday the names of crooked politicians in Lampung and Southeast Sulawesi provinces and urged people not to vote for them in the legislative...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Council's China trip opposed
Council's China trip opposed TANGERANG: The Banten Provincial Council's plan for a trip to China at the end of their term in office in August, met strong opposition from some of its members and residents.Councillor Yayat Suhartono lambasted the plan, saying it would be a waste of taxpayers' money.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Govt won't revise inflation target despite price hikes
Govt won't revise inflation target despite price hikesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's 6.5 percent inflation target for this year would still be attainable despite hikes in the prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and local telephone rates, Minister of Finance Boediono said.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
RI urged to utilize geothermal power
RI urged to utilize geothermal power SANUR, Bali: Out of a total estimated 20,000 megawatt (MW) geothermal reserve in Indonesia, only 832 MW has been utilized.The small amount of geothermal power being utilized by Indonesian companies is cause for concern for us all, as the country's 20,000 MW...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Party symbols remain in place
Party symbols remain in placeBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the fact that the cooling-off period following the official election campaign was supposed to mean the ridding of the city of election posters and banners, many areas of the city were still awash with them on Friday.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- INTERNET BUSINESS
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- INTERNET BUSINESSFor The Jakarta Post, April 06, 2004-04-02More effort needed to boost hotspotsUsing e-mail in lieu of the mobile telephone to communicate with family members, friends, colleagues and clients has lowered the cost of staying in touch.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Ladia Galaska controversy: Reconsidering the costs and benefits
Ladia Galaska controversy: Reconsidering the costs and benefits of an environmental destruction Andri Gunawan Wibisana Lecturer Environmental Law School of Law University of Indonesia Jakarta mragw@yahoo.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Jambi teachers to get trip to Thailand
Jambi teachers to get trip to Thailand JAMBI: More than 100 subdistrict heads in Bungo regency, Jambi province, are scheduled to go to Thailand for a comparative study.Zardianto, the head of the administrative section at the Jambi Immigration Office, said the planned trip was made public after more...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Easter brunch on offer at Hyatt Regency
Easter brunch on offer at Hyatt Regency YOGYAKARTA: The Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta Hotel on Jl. Palagan Tentara Pelajar is offering a special Easter brunch at its Kemangi Bistro Restaurant on Sunday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
JP/17/SEKATE
JP/17/SEKATE'Sekaten' through timesSri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post YogyakartaThe Sekaten festival dates back to the year 1939 Saka on the Javanese calendar, or 1477, when Raden Patah of Demak Bintoro founded the Grand Mosque of Demak, with the support of the wali (propagators of Islam on Java island).
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Former officials, activists urge voters to use their heads
Former officials, activists urge voters to use their headsMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaA number of former officials of the New Order government, activists and public figures signed a public statement on Friday urging people to use their critical faculties when voting.