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42 articles.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Constitutional change: Learning from history

Constitutional change: Learning from historyEdward Schneier, Professor of political science at the City College of New York teaching at Jakarta's Institute of Government Studies, Jakarta Although there is growing agreement that substantial changes in the Indonesian Constitution are needed, there ...

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/'Cosmo Girl' launched

'Cosmo Girl' launched JAKARTA: The Indonesian edition of Cosmo Girl was launched on Friday, the publication's third international edition after previously being released in Turkey and the Czech Republic.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/All nations share responsibility for injustice

All nations share responsibility for injusticeJ. Soedjati Djiwandono, Jakarta Until the turn of the 20th century, the pattern of world politics, confined mostly to the Europe continent proper, had been marked by a "balance of power", with Britain mostly acting as a "balancer," which often ...

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Environment assessments missing

Environment assessments missing JAKARTA: An official of the Environmental Impact Control Agency (Bapedal) has expressed concern over the approval of many licenses for new businesses by local administrations, even though they are not accompanied by a mandatory environmental impact assessment.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Journalist accused of stealing rice

Journalist accused of stealing rice BOGOR: A journalist was reported to the Bogor Police last weekend for allegedly stealing 15.18 tons of rice.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Angie gets off to winning start in WTA career

Angie gets off to winning start in WTA careerPariama Hutasoit, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesian Angelique Widjaja carved out a history of her own as she beat eighth seed Joannette Kruger of South Africa 7-6 (7- 2), 7-6 (7-4) to win her first title on the WTA Tour at the Wismilak ...

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Military moves to retake Ilaga from separatists

Military moves to retake Ilaga from separatistsR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura The Irian Jaya Military Command is reinforcing its personnel in Ilaga district east of Puncak Jaya regency to recapture the city from a separatist group claiming to be the National Liberation Front (TPN).Maj.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/A new face

A new face It was during a conference on the media industry in Hong Kong toward the end of 1996 that we became acquainted with a unique businessman and professional whose work affected the redesign of media publications throughout the world.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Hit and run victim identified

Hit and run victim identified JAKARTA: The victim of a hit and run accident on Jl. Dharmawangsa, South Jakarta, has been identified as Australian Elaine AB, 29, and her body had been taken from Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital morgue by her family, a morgue staff member said on Saturday.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Betawi Week to start Thursday

Betawi Week to start Thursday JAKARTA: People wishing to observe Betawi (native Jakartan) culture have the opportunity to attend Betawi Cultural Week starting Thursday.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Mega returns to souring U.S.-Indonesia ties

Mega returns to souring U.S.-Indonesia tiesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri returned from a two-week visit to the United States and Japan on Sunday, as diplomatic tension with Washington escalated in the wake of rising anti- American protests at ...

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Rehabilitation of Sukarno's status

Rehabilitation of Sukarno's status JAKARTA: The middle daughter of Sukarno, Rachmawati Soekarnoputri, called on the government on Sunday to revoke a 1967 decree of the Provisional People's Consultative Assembly (MPRS), which declared the founding president a political prisoner.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/For the times they are a-changin'

For the times they are a-changin'Endy Bayuni, Deputy Editor, The Jakarta Post "Don't go changing ... I like you just the way you are.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Laila's nightmare over, all she wants is peace

Laila's nightmare over, all she wants is peaceEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Laila Nazmi had no idea that her efforts to escape poverty would one day lead her into forced prostitution. Last week she made headlines after the police, based on her account, raided the bar where she worked.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/The U.S. must be rational

The U.S. must be rational Like most ordinary citizens today, I cannot help but be confused about where religion ends and politics begin, or vice- versa. I believe that the U.S.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Malaysian Ismail takes Epson Cup

Malaysian Ismail takes Epson CupMustofid, The Jakarta Post, Bogor, West Java Malaysian Rashid Ismail defied a call for the Nations Cup, which was held at the Selangor Royal Golf Club, to travel to Indonesia.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Indonesia assured of support from Japan

Indonesia assured of support from JapanFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japan has given its assurances to President Megawati Soekarnoputri that it would continue to support Indonesia if the world economy slumped into a deep recession, as widely feared.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Civil servants cash in on 'calung' music

Civil servants cash in on 'calung' musicAgus Maryono, Contributor, Purwokerto, Central Java The economic crisis that hit Indonesia in mid-1997 has forced many people, including civil servants, to find ways to supplement their salaries with additional income.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Continued controversy clouds Indonesia's cyberlaw

Continued controversy clouds Indonesia's cyberlawTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The birth of a new type of criminal -- the cyber criminal -- has forced many governments, including Indonesia, to issue new laws and regulations dealing with Internet-related crime.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * World Press Photo, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069) until Oct. 7. * Sukarno's collections; paintings, batik, statues, Chinese ceramics, kris, photos, Gedung Pola, Jl. Proklamasi 56, Central Jakarta, until Oct.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Two-way traffic?

Two-way traffic? The newspaper reports on recommendations from the U.S. state department that U.S. diplomats and their families in Indonesia should voluntarily return home as well as the travel notice saying that U.S.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Message from Ambassador: Good neighborliness and mutual trust

Message from Ambassador: Good neighborliness and mutual trust The beginning of a new century is witness to the 52nd Anniversary of the People' s Republic of China.For 52 years, China has traveled tortuous roads and experienced trials and hardships.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/What to do with your handycam?

What to do with your handycam?Gatot Tio, Contributor, Jakarta About three years ago, electronics giant Sony decided to halt shipment of some video cameras after discovering they could be used for filming much more of their subjects than meets the eye.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Analysts forecast gloomy week for markets

Analysts forecast gloomy week for marketsBerni K. Mustafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Clouds looming over the global economy, capital outflow and security concerns here could see further lows experienced by the rupiah and the stock index this week, analysts said over the weekend.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Welcome home, now how about giving us your cash?

Welcome home, now how about giving us your cash?Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang A new terminal was opened in September 1999 at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to provide greater ease and comfort for homecoming migrant workers. But, the exact opposite has happened.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/The Corrs to perform at JCC

The Corrs to perform at JCC JAKARTA: Irish band The Corrs will perform here to waiting audiences on Wednesday in the Plenary Hall of the Jakarta Convention Center in Central Jakarta after they postponed their show in February.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Islands caught in power struggle

Islands caught in power struggleAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Matahari Island As the city administration lacks the funds and experience to manage islands within Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands), it should allow private companies to continue managing them, a company executive said here over the ...

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Is this the end of the road for 'Cidomo'?

Is this the end of the road for 'Cidomo'?Panca Nugraha, Contributor, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara Dozens of cidomo (two-wheeled horse carriage) queue up at the Ampenan Cerah Ceria Plaza from early morning to late evening waiting for passengers.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Villagers destroy police station

Villagers destroy police station PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Some 300 residents of Muara Lakitan village ran amok and burned down the local police station on Friday, following fighting between two senior high school students.South Sumatra Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr. M.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Fuel prices to remain stable

Fuel prices to remain stableThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas company Pertamina said fuel prices for industry in October would not be much changed compared to the prices this month.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Raids continue despite criticism

Raids continue despite criticism JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso pledged on Friday to continue operations aimed at maintaining order in the city despite the fact that they have not yet proved to be successful.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Military insiders cold-shoulder terrorist agency

Military insiders cold-shoulder terrorist agencyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military Commander Adm. Widodo's antiterrorism agency proposal has received more criticism -- this time from within military circles.Army Chief of Staff Gen.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Protesters condemn communism

Protesters condemn communismThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of protesters staged an anti-communism rally at the National Monument (Monas) Park in Central Jakarta on Sunday in commemoration of the bloody 1965 abortive coup, which is blamed on the now defunct Indonesian Communist Party (PKI).

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:05 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Song 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/The President is back

The President is back There were some very serious concerns on the eve of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's trip to the United States and Japan. What if the U.S. launched a military strike against the country that is supposedly harboring Osama bin Laden, who, according to senior U.S.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/PSMS, Persebaya, Persija, PSM into league's final four

PSMS, Persebaya, Persija, PSM into league's final fourApriadi Gunawan and Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The semifinal places of the Indonesian soccer league championship were all booked as PSMS Medan, Persebaya Surabaya, Persija Jakarta and PSM Makassar completed their group ...

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * World Press Photo, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069) until Oct. 7. * Sukarno's collections; paintings, batik, statues, Chinese ceramics, kris, photos, Gedung Pola, Jl. Proklamasi 56, Central Jakarta, until Oct.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/House ready to debate new mining bill

House ready to debate new mining billMochammad N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives is ready to commence its deliberations on the government-proposed new mining bill, which will provide legal certainty to mining investors, according to a senior legislator.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Piano competition winners named

Piano competition winners named JAKARTA: The two winners of last week's Jakarta Piano Competition are scheduled to be crowned by President Megawati Soekarnoputri in a ceremony at JW Mariott Hotel here on Tuesday.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/Top Muslim leaders stress aid, not violence

Top Muslim leaders stress aid, not violenceBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Islamic leaders here called on Indonesians to focus their attention on humanitarian concerns in Afghanistan rather than religious solidarity as over a million Afghans have taken flight in fear of a possible U.

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/East Timorese refugees face starvation

East Timorese refugees face starvationYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Around 2,000 East Timorese refugees living in numerous camps in Noelbaki and Tuapukan regencies, East Nusa Tenggara, are facing starvation as they have received no food aid from the provincial government over the last ...

Mon, 01 Oct 2001

JP/The disabled need policies to ensure accessibility

The disabled need policies to ensure accessibilityZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id If information technology can serve as an enabler, why then is it often difficult for people with disabilities to access information?Luckily, as we explored last week, there are features in Windows ...