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46 articles.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Telephone kiosks suspend service in Pekanbaru

Telephone kiosks suspend service in PekanbaruThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Telephone kiosk operators in Pekanbaru, Riau have suspended their services, while fishermen in Makassar, South Sulawesi have stopped fishing following the government's decision to increase telephone charges and to remove the ...

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/The politics of Muslims-Christian relations in Indonesia

The politics of Muslims-Christian relations in Indonesia Bob S. Hadiwinata Head International Relations Department, University of Parahyangan, Bandung Open conflict between the majority Muslims and minority Christians has been rare in Indonesian history.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/PowerShot S45, hard to resist point-and-shoot

PowerShot S45, hard to resist point-and-shootZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id Each time we see a truly great product, we may think it could never be improved. Time and again we are proven wrong. When reviewing Canon's 1.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Quality education not a simple matter

Quality education not a simple matterFuad Abdul Hamied, Indonesia University of Education (UPI), Bandung, West Java The scope of the implementation of the regional autonomy law is multi-dimensional. It pervades all sectors of human needs and activities, including educational activities.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Tax break benefits labor-intensive firms

Tax break benefits labor-intensive firmsRendi Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Businesspeople have hailed a new government policy that exempts tax payments for workers who are paid the minimum wage, saying it will not only help ease the financial burden of labor- intensive industries but also ...

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

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TV Program: Monday, January 13, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Sports Feature8:00 DRTV 8:30 Environment9:00 Tourism9:30 Agribusiness (Live)10:30 Entertainment11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Megawati calls for modest lifestyle

Megawati calls for modest lifestyleRita A. Widiadana and Wahyoe Boedhiwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Badung, Bali President Megawati Soekarnoputri, currently under strong attack for the recent fuel and utility hikes, exhorted the entire community, including government officials, politicians ...

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/RI should be more diplomatic toward Taiwan

RI should be more diplomatic toward TaiwanBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id The Taiwanese president was scheduled to visit Indonesia on Dec.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Japanese diplomat robbed in hotel

Japanese diplomat robbed in hotel JAKARTA: An unidentified man robbed a Japanese diplomat in his room at a five-star hotel on Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta on Friday night, grabbing two laptop computers and Rp 4.8 million in cash.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Attempts emerge to unseat Mega

Attempts emerge to unseat MegaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Riding the momentum initiated by mounting antigovernment protests, several individuals representing different groups have become united in their efforts to unseat President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Police tighten security on border islands

Police tighten security on border islandsJongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado Police in North Sulawesi are planning to tighten security on islands bordering the Philippines amid fears of terrorist activities and separatist movements.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

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TV Program: Monday, January 13, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Sports Feature8:00 DRTV 8:30 Environment9:00 Tourism9:30 Agribusiness (Live)10:30 Entertainment11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Bank Mandiri to initiate IPO amid negative sentiment

Bank Mandiri to initiate IPO amid negative sentimentDadan Wijaksna, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The management of Bank Mandiri is hopeful that the initial public offering (IPO) of the giant state-owned bank can be carried out in April at the latest, despite market jitters created by ongoing protest ...

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/JP/5/akros

JP/5/akrosVillagers urged to be on alert LUMAJANG, East Java: Volcanologist Atje Purbawinata has urged residents of Wareng and Tegalrejo villages in Lumajang regency, East Java to be on alert for possible mud flows from volcano Mount Semeru.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Effectiveness of program for the poor remains to be seen

Effectiveness of program for the poor remains to be seenTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following fuel and utility price increases at the beginning of the year, the government has started its program to assist the poor.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

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TV Program: Monday, January 13, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Sports Feature8:00 DRTV 8:30 Environment9:00 Tourism9:30 Agribusiness (Live)10:30 Entertainment11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/`I have to lay off some of my employees'

`I have to lay off some of my employees' The government's decision to remove the fuel subsidy and increase utility rates has created difficulties for most people, including entrepreneurs. The result has been that some workers have lost their jobs.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Jakarta to experience tumultuous weather

Jakarta to experience tumultuous weatherEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People might be able to breathe a great sigh of relief as last week did not see significant floods as feared by many, but this does not mean that they could be entirely relieved as the city could still be deluged by ...

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Acehnese begin to taste normal life

Acehnese begin to taste normal lifeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Life in the once conflict-torn province of Aceh seems as normal as in the rest of the country just one month after the signing of the cessation of hostilities agreement between the government and the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) ...

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/The latest fashion: Scapegoating

The latest fashion: Scapegoating Iqbal Widastomo Research Associate School of Politics London School of Economics London After something terrible has happened, people almost habitually look for someone to blame.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Let's move to Manchester and start again

Let's move to Manchester and start againJackie Ashley Guardian News Service London Hands up all those who really think George Bush is not determined to attack Iraq some time soon.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Megawati's position in jeopardy: Amien

Megawati's position in jeopardy: AmienThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nationwide protests against the steep rise in fuel, electricity and telephone prices have led to a plot by President Megawati Soekarnoputri's political opponents to depose her after less than two years in office.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Megawati calls for modest lifestyle

Megawati calls for modest lifestyleRita A. Widiadana and Wahyoe Boedhiwardhana The Jakarta Post Mengwi, Bali President Megawati Soekarnoputri, currently under strong attack for the recent fuel and utility hikes, exhorted the entire community, including government officials, politicians and ...

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Megawati accused of rights abuse over arrest of activists

Megawati accused of rights abuse over arrest of activistsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent arrests of several antigovernment protesters confirms President Megawati's failure to promote human rights, which are guaranteed by the Constitution, activists said on Saturday.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Sultan to faciliate peace in Maluku

Sultan to faciliate peace in MalukuAti Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, Ambon In an attempt to reinforce the message of peace between warring Christians and Muslims in Maluku, the province's traditional leaders appointed Yogyakarta Governor and Sultan Hamengku Buwono X an honorary king at the end of a ...

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Officials blame GAM for piracy, request more funding

Officials blame GAM for piracy, request more fundingApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Fishermen in the province of North Sumatra have complained about the increasing number of pirate groups who extort money from ship crews sailing in the water off the troubled Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam ...

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Megawati defends price hike policy before party faithful

Megawati defends price hike policy before party faithfulRita A. Widiadana and Wahyoe Boedhiwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Badung, Bali Speaking before thousands of her supporters from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), President Megawati Soekarnoputri defended her policy ...

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/House kicks off new legislative term, crucial bills await

House kicks off new legislative term, crucial bills awaitKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a month-long recess that included the Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year's holidays, the House of Representatives (DPR) will begin a new session on Monday with a number of crucial ...

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/`Mothers not to blame for infanticide'

`Mothers not to blame for infanticide'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A lack of social recognition and legal protection for children born outside of wedlock have contributed to rising cases of infanticide and placed the blame solely on the shoulders of the mothers, a women's rights group has said.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Three unwanted babies killed every month: Forensic team

Three unwanted babies killed every month: Forensic teamTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least three newborn babies are killed here each month, according to a forensic team from the University of Indonesia, which compiled data from files in the morgue of state-run ...

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/12 Africans arrested in Tanah Abang

12 Africans arrested in Tanah Abang JAKARTA: A team of officers from the Central Jakarta municipal office, immigration office and police arrested 11 African men and one woman early Saturday morning in Tanah Abang area, Central Jakarta, for violating immigration permits.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Video competition for teenagers held

Video competition for teenagers held JAKARTA: The British Council, in collaboration with MTVonSky FM, is holding a video story competition about studying in the United Kingdom for teenagers between 15 and 18.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Stocks expected to rebound this week: Analyst

Stocks expected to rebound this week: AnalystThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After losing almost 2 percent last week, the Jakarta stock composite index should rebound this week as fears of violent street protests over the recent fuel and utility price hikes were expected to subside after the government ...

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/How leakages occur in distribution of rice for poor

How leakages occur in distribution of rice for poorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Possible 'leakages' in the distribution of fuel subsidy compensation funds for the poor can occur in any of the appointed administering institutions, even an agency that is meant to adopt one of the most efficient ...

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Overhaul needed to identify terrorists

Overhaul needed to identify terrorists The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra made good sense in dealing with the issue of terrorism as he ordered an overhaul of the national intelligence system in late December so as to have more accurate and systematic ...

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/PLN needs price hike to avoid future power crisis

PLN needs price hike to avoid future power crisisA'an Suryana , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned power utility PT PLN has been suffering from deep financial difficulties for the past five years.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Families cut down on recreational activities

Families cut down on recreational activitiesEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Families in Jakarta are adjusting their lifestyles in line with the utility price hikes. They are cutting down on recreational activities due to the soaring cost of their primary needs.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Demand for presidium moves into spotlight

Demand for presidium moves into spotlightBambang Nurbianto and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Having lost their confidence in President Megawati Soekarnoputri to run the country properly, several parties have, once again, thought about replacing the presidency with a ...

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/13 regent candidates in Tangerang

13 regent candidates in Tangerang TANGERANG: Thirteen people have registered for elections for the position of Tangerang regent for the 2003-2008 term.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/JP/7/LETS97

JP/7/LETS97Restless Bali All this started on Dec. 11, 2002, when returning to Jakarta after celebrating Idul Fitri with my family in Malang, East Java, I visited Bali for a couple of days and decided to take a railway trip by executive class Mutiara Timur to see East Java's scenery.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Scholar warns of `turbulence' in Indonesia-America ties

Scholar warns of `turbulence' in Indonesia-America tiesBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Though relations between Indonesia and the United States seem to be improving, noted American scholar John J.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Awareness of Maluku people is amazing: Sultan

Awareness of Maluku people is amazing: Sultan Yogyakarta monarch and governor Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X was in Ambon on Saturday at the request of 110 traditional leaders, or raja (kings), to close their three-day gathering and to accept his appointment as an honorary king, or Upulatu.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/U.S. food and drug officials to inspect RI cocoa

U.S. food and drug officials to inspect RI cocoaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States' Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will send its officials to Indonesia in March to inspect the quality of Indonesian cocoa beans and discuss the possibility for Indonesia to increase its cocoa exports to ...

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/Investment outlook gloomy

Investment outlook gloomy The plunge in foreign and domestic investment approvals last year, as reported by the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) last week, served only to confirm the market perception that Indonesia is now among the least attractive places to do business.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/The search for leaders

The search for leadersFrank Feulner, State -- Civil Society Adviser, United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR), Jakarta, frank.feulner@un.or.id 2003 has started amidst many uncertainties.

Mon, 13 Jan 2003

JP/New Year, new gear

New Year, new gear What are we going to see in 2003? Certainly, we shall see more people brandishing their sleek PDAs and busily writing e-mails from wherever they happen to be.