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56 articles.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Angie sees tougher task in Wismilak defense

Angie sees tougher task in Wismilak defenseMusthofid The Jakarta Post JakartaAngelique Widjaja, who is ranked 75 in the WTA Tour, is anticipating potentially tougher matches than last year as she prepares to defend her Wismilak Open championship in Bali in September.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Where to go in Bali: Thursday, July 11, 2002

Where to go in Bali: Thursday, July 11, 2002Exhibitions* Painting Balinese Women, at Duta Wijaya office complex, Jl. Raya Puputan Renon, Denpasar, until July 15. * Photo Glory of the Past by Nonot S Utomo, Jezz Gallery, Jl. Imam Bonjol 400, Denpasar, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until July 22.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Govt probes councillors' Rp 25b gift

Govt probes councillors' Rp 25b giftYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Home Affairs has begun an investigation into reports that Rp 25 billion (US$2.8 million) was given to West Java councillors from the provincial budget, an official said on Wednesday.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Supreme Court supports audit of judges' wealth

Supreme Court supports audit of judges' wealthTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Taking note of increasing demands for fair trials and clean judges, the Supreme Court has signaled its appreciation of the judicial commission, stipulated in the amended 1945 Constitution, to audit ...

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/On logging moratorium

On logging moratorium Your recent story Logging ban pleases environmentalists but upsets pulp industry (The Jakarta Post, July 1) could benefit greatly from a number of key factual corrections.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/'Fourth amendment designed for synchronization'

'Fourth amendment designed for synchronization'Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) members on Wednesday welcomed a proposal from scholars that the Assembly should synchronize amendments made to the 1945 Constitutional in the past three years.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Robbery at choreographer's house

Robbery at choreographer's house BOGOR: At least five people broke into a Japanese choreographer's house at Jl. Ciliwung Blok A2 No.8, Bogor Baru housing complex, early Wednesday and made way with cash, two cellular phones, one wristwatch and jewelry, all worth hundreds of millions of rupiah.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Stop illegal fees in schools: Golkar

Stop illegal fees in schools: Golkar JAKARTA: The House of Representatives has called on schools to stop imposing illegal fees to admit new students because the practice had overburdened parents.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/North Korea's Kim Yong-nam starts three-day visit in Jakarta

North Korea's Kim Yong-nam starts three-day visit in JakartaFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta North Korean ceremonial head of state, Kim Yong-nam started his three-days official visit to Indonesia on Wednesday with signs pointing to strengthening relations between the two ...

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Aceh lawmakers warn against state of emergency

Aceh lawmakers warn against state of emergencyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Aceh councillors warned the central government on Wednesday against imposing either a civil emergency or martial law in the province, arguing that the move would only worsen the security situation there.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/On annual session of MPR

On annual session of MPR The annual session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is only weeks away now. Debates of MPR members on crucial matters regarding the fourth amendment to 1945 Constitution are still going on. Take, for example, the presidential election.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Fiery carriage disrupts train services in Java

Fiery carriage disrupts train services in JavaNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java Railroad traffic across Java ground to a halt for up to four hours on Wednesday following an overnight accident involving an Argo Bromo Anggrek I executive train here.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Provincial councillors plan Dutch trip

Provincial councillors plan Dutch tripThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Councillors of the South Kalimantan legislative body are planning a trip to the Netherlands for talks with a Dutch company the province might grant a dredging project on Barito River to.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Pertamina's game: Gambling RI's recovery

Pertamina's game: Gambling RI's recoveryAli Mustofa, Indonesian Law Enforcement Watch (ILEW), Jakarta It wouldn't be the first time that Pertamina has played games with Indonesia's future. The company almost bankrupted Indonesia during the oil boom of the 1970s.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Teen artist has monsters as central theme

Teen artist has monsters as central themeSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta He is only 12 years old and has just graduated from an elementary school.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Savoring tasty 'nasi campur' a la Bali

Savoring tasty 'nasi campur' a la BaliWahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Bali has long been famous for its nasi campur, a mixture of steamed rice and various other side dishes offering sweet, hot and spicy sensations that is a feast for the tastebuds.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Aventis invests $5m in RI unit

Aventis invests $5m in RI unitAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Aventis Pharma, the largest foreign pharmaceutical company operating in Indonesia, said it was investing US$5 million to upgrade its production facility in a bid to strengthen its operations here.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Most Jakarta nightspots lack safety system

Most Jakarta nightspots lack safety systemDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is a three-story building, with rooms each measuring six meters by seven meters. All of them are used in conjunction with the entertainment center, with the upper rooms functioning as karaoke lounges.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/House slammed over selection of rights commission members

House slammed over selection of rights commission membersFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Human rights activists have accused the House of Representatives of making political deals during the selection of members of the National Commission on Human ...

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/UNHCR expects 25,000 more E. Timorese to return home

UNHCR expects 25,000 more E. Timorese to return homeYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) expects to see half of the remaining 50,000 East Timorese refugees currently taking shelter in neighboring East Nusa Tenggara to enter ...

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/'All buildings need fire protection'

'All buildings need fire protection' Around 50 people were killed when an entertainment center was burned in Palembang, South Sumatra. Local police said that the building had no proper fire exits.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/AJI sues Jakarta administration

AJI sues Jakarta administration The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) filed a suit against the Jakarta administration, East Jakarta Mayoralty and the head of the mayoralty's public order office, Dapot Manihuruk, for breaking a press law by verbally abusing one of its members in public.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Dance blends Japanese touch with Balinese

Dance blends Japanese touch with BalineseKadek Suartaya, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Last April, a group of Japanese led by Chieko Komatsu visited the small village of Payangan in Gianyar regency, inviting the village farmers to collaborate on an art project.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/MPR asked to ensure press freedom

MPR asked to ensure press freedom JAKARTA: The Indonesian Press and Broadcast Society (MPPI) urged the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to put a specific article in the Constitution to ensure freedom of the press.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Court case delayed because Tommy needs 'a little rest'

Court case delayed because Tommy needs 'a little rest'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra claimed to be sick Wednesday when state prosecutors were scheduled to present their sentence recommendation, forcing the Central Jakarta District Court to postpone ...

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Govt prepares new defense white paper

Govt prepares new defense white paper A white paper outlining Indonesia's defense strategy for the next 15 to 20 years will be put to public debate later this year for endorsement.Maj. Gen.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/General faces 10 years in prison

General faces 10 years in prisonTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nearly four months after the start of the landmark ad hoc Human Rights Tribunal, former Udayana Military commander Maj. Gen. Adam R.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Megawati scolds bureaucrats

Megawati scolds bureaucrats JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has reminded all first- and second-echelon officials to quit if they fail to follow the central government's policy.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/IBRA halts Bank Niaga share sale in market

IBRA halts Bank Niaga share sale in marketThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Tuesday that it had temporarily suspended the sale of shares in publicly listed Bank Niaga through the stock market, to prevent the price from dropping further.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Theys murder trial may be delayed

Theys murder trial may be delayed JAKARTA: The trial of nine members of the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) charged with killing Papuan leader Theys Hiyo Eluay may be delayed.National military police chief Maj. Gen. Sulaiman A.B.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Heri makes fun of bitter realities

Heri makes fun of bitter realitiesYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Brazil may boast of its "3 R's" in soccer: Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho as the three of them have garnered the 2002 World Cup for Brazil.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/PDI Perjuangan rocked by another resignation

PDI Perjuangan rocked by another resignationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A senior Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) legislator has resigned in apparent disgust at the party's decision not to establish a team to investigate the Rp 40 billion (US$4.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Experts challenge govt claim that the economy is doing well

Experts challenge govt claim that the economy is doing wellDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent improvements in a number of the country's macroeconomic indicators should not cause the government to turn a blind eye to the various setbacks in other areas that could have a profound ...

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/'Megawati will survive MPR Annual Session'

'Megawati will survive MPR Annual Session'Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais gave his assurance on Wednesday that President Megawati would survive the Assembly's August Annual Session where she is supposed to deliver a progress report ...

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Inquiry team arrives in Ambon

Inquiry team arrives in Ambon The much-criticized independent team set up by the government to investigate violations of the law in Maluku arrived in Ambon on Wednesday to start their probe into all communal crimes committed during the three-year sectarian conflict.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/TV Program: Thursday, July 11, 2002

TV Program: Thursday, July 11, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News7:30 Sports8:30 Children's Program9:00 Music10:30 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Military denies al Qaeda presence in restive Aceh

Military denies al Qaeda presence in restive AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) denied on Wednesday that al Qaeda, the terrorist network led by Osama bin Laden, had a presence in war-torn Aceh.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/I Wayan Juniartha

I Wayan Juniartha and Mas Ruscitadewi Denpasar, BaliThe Balinese traditional dance of joged is known for the joyful atmosphere it creates, the sensual movements of its female dancers and the heavy erotic tone that highlights the brief encounter between the dancers and their pengibing (male ...

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Englishman faces deportation

Englishman faces deportation PALU, Central Sulawesi: The provincial immigration office here will deport an English national for exceeding his permitted stay in the country, Antara reported.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Shipyards form consortium to improve competitiveness

Shipyards form consortium to improve competitivenessThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's eight largest shipyards have formed a consortium to leverage their competitiveness in the global market, while they eye a US$400 million project to build tankers for state- owned oil and gas company ...

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/University lecturer leads Muhammadiyah Youth

University lecturer leads Muhammadiyah YouthEdith Hartanto and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya, East Java Still shy but a bit surprised, university lecturer Abdul Mukti emerged as champion on Wednesday when he was elected leader of Muhammadiyah Youth, replacing outgoing leader Imam ...

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Megawati, legislators at odd over commission

Megawati, legislators at odd over commissionSri Wahyuni and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri locked horns on Wednesday with legislators over the need to establish an independent constitutional commission.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Tax income from areas near Senayan very low

Tax income from areas near Senayan very lowBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although land in the area close to the Senayan sports complex in Central Jakarta is assessed by the tax office as being worth up to Rp 10 million per square meter, the sports complex management can earn only ...

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Council moves to make election appear democratic

Council moves to make election appear democraticAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In response to mounting criticism that it was being undemocratic, the City Council finally decided on Wednesday to invite all 114 gubernatorial and vice gubernatorial candidates to a attend a plenary session ...

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/TV Program: Thursday, July 11, 2002

TV Program: Thursday, July 11, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News7:30 Sports8:30 Children's Program9:00 Music10:30 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Tax anomaly in Batam

Tax anomaly in Batam After unnecessarily putting trade activities in Batam and its two neighboring islands Bintan and Karimun in uncertainty for almost 10 days, the government finally decided to postpone, for the fourth time over the past four years, the imposition of a value-added tax (VAT) and ...

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/University lecturer leads Muhammadiyah Youth

University lecturer leads Muhammadiyah YouthEdith Hartanto and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya, East Java Still shy but a bit surprised, university lecturer Abdul Mukti emerged as champion on Wednesday when he was elected leader of Muhammadiyah Youth, replacing outgoing leader Imam ...

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/City police team visits Pindad over recent blast

City police team visits Pindad over recent blastLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city police dispatched a team on Wednesday to the state-owned weapons and ammunition manufacturer, PT Pindad, in Bandung following the finding of a large haul of firearms and ammunition that was believed ...

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Indonesia is no stranger to accounting scams: Expert

Indonesia is no stranger to accounting scams: ExpertA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the wake of accounting scandals in the U.S., an accounting expert here warned on Wednesday that Indonesia was no stranger to such scams.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Teaching devious business tycoons a lesson

Teaching devious business tycoons a lessonWidodo Dwi Putro, Institute for Social and Economic Research, Education and Information (LP3S), Jakarta Debtors formerly owning or managing banks have yet to return hundreds of trillions of rupiah of state funds that they obtained on loan.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/'Baris' dancers perform to please the gods

'Baris' dancers perform to please the godsI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali When the men came on stage with ferocious expressions on their faces, each of them shouldering a 2-meter-long wooden spear and their feet thumping the stage floor in a uniform rhythm, it was clear to all ...

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/'Gandangan' a fine example of sacred dance

'Gandangan' a fine example of sacred danceI Wayan Juniartha and Mas Ruscitadewi, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The Balinese traditional dance of joged is known for the joyful atmosphere it creates, the sensual movements of its female dancers and the heavy erotic tone that highlights the ...

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Angie expects tougher task in title defense

Angie expects tougher task in title defenseMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Angelique Widjaja, who is ranked 75 in the WTA Tour, is anticipating potentially tougher matches than last year as she prepares to defend her Wismilak Open championship in Bali in September.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Artist I Nyoman Tusan stays true to himself until the end

Artist I Nyoman Tusan stays true to himself until the endI Wayan Sunarta, Contributor, Singaraja, Bali On Sunday, July 7, Bali lost one of its most famous artists and painters, I Nyoman Tusan, who suffered a fatal stroke at the age of 69.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Manulife not planning revenge, vows to focus on customers

Manulife not planning revenge, vows to focus on customersRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Canadian insurance giant Manulife Financial Corp.

Thu, 11 Jul 2002

JP/Villagers give holy turtle royal cremation

Villagers give holy turtle royal cremationTri Vivi Suryani, Contributor, Klungkung Hundreds of people from Tojan village showed up for a symbolic cremation in Klungkung regency last Friday.