Denpasar strives to deal with growing mountain of garbageText and photo by I Wayan Juniartha DENPASAR, Bali (JP): It was no usual stroll-in-the morning
stuff. Forget about a green city park with fresh air and birds
singing. And sneakers, or any other sports shoes, would
definitely be out of place. More ...
Music show erupts in communal violence PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: A communal clash broke out on
Saturday during a dangdut music show in the village of Mesuji in
Ogan Komering Ilir, some 200 kilometers south of Palembang, the
capital of South Sumatra. More ...
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Three bombs found at two separate sites in capital JAKARTA (JP): Three bombs were found in separate locations
here on Monday, alarming city residents who have yet to get over
last Thursday's bombing in South Jakarta, which claimed at least
three lives. More ...
Councillors reject wealth audit BANDUNG: The Association of Provincial Legislative Councils
has told its members to defy the government's policy requiring
them to declare their wealth to the State Officials' Wealth Audit
Commission (KPKPN)."Basically we are not objecting or afraid of the audit. More ...
NGO demands housemaid ruling YOGYAKARTA: Dozens of people marched to the local provincial
legislative council on Monday, demanding regulations to protect
housemaids from possible abuse and arbitrary treatment. More ...
JP/5/ASIPMore realistic stance towards past wrongdoings needed Forming a strong coalition to sustain the government to 2004
should be the main agenda of this week's scheduled meeting among
political party leaders, says lecturer in political science
Pratikno of the Gajah Mada University in ... More ...
More realistic stance toward past wrongdoings needed Forming a strong coalition to sustain the government until
2004 should be the main agenda of this week's scheduled meeting
among political party leaders, says political science lecturer
Pratikno from the Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta. More ...
Singapore shows its all that jazzBy Harry Bhaskara SINGAPORE (JP): After decades of persistently high economic
growth, Singapore is gearing up to become a world class cultural
hub in the region. More ...
House agrees to investigate BLBI fund scam JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) at a plenary
session on Monday agreed unanimously to investigate the Rp 144
trillion (US$13 billion) Bank Indonesia Liquidity Support (BLBI)
scandal. More ...
Government to raise price of generic drugs JAKARTA (JP): Local pharmaceutical companies have received
government approval to increase the price of generic drugs by
between 20 percent and 30 percent. More ...
Demand to dissolve Golkar rejected JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court on Monday hinted that it would
not process the demand by a group of five plaintiffs to dissolve
Golkar Party saying a similar lawsuit by another group is
currently being processed by the Central Jakarta District Court. More ...
Man killed in N. Jakarta brawl JAKARTA (JP): A brawl between Lagoa and Cilincing residents in
Koja district of North Jakarta late on Sunday claimed the life of
Cilincing resident Aan Karnadi, 21.Police took Aan's body to Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital
morgue for an autopsy.M. More ...
JP/5/ASIPMore realistic stance toward past wrongdoings needed Forming a strong coalition to sustain the government until
2004 should be the main agenda of this week's scheduled meeting
among political party leaders, says political science lecturer
Pratikno from the Gadjah Mada University in ... More ...
Five-year jail term sought for ex-Aspac official JAKARTA (JP): In the first trial involving the misuse of Bank
Indonesia's credits, the prosecution asked the South Jakarta
District Court on Monday to sentence Hendrawan Haryono, the
former credit director of the now defunct Bank Aspac, to five ... More ...
Debating the feasibility of owning a convenient or luxury car JAKARTA (JP): Over the past few years, members of the public
have debated what the correct definition is for "ordinary" cars
and "exclusive" cars. More ...
Rates for tax payment, valid from May 14 to May 20 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 10,900.00Austrian schilling 1 Rp 697.70Australian dollar 1 Rp 5,625.49Belgian franc 1 Rp 237.99Canadian dollar 1 Rp 7,065.99Swiss franc 1 Rp 6,253. More ...
Former official sues President JAKARTA (JP): The former secretary-general of the forestry
ministry, Soeripto, has filed a defamation lawsuit against
President Abdurrahman Wahid.Soeripto was dismissed by Abdurrahman in March. More ...
Student rally turns violent, two injured and three missing JAKARTA (JP): A rally by students demanding the dissolution of
the former ruling Golkar Party turned violent on Monday when
demonstrators clashed with police in front of the Ministry of
Defense, leaving two students injured and three ... More ...
Government warned negative spread a threat to banks JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives finance committee
warned the government on Monday to immediately seek a solution to
the negative spread problem threatening some of the country's
major banks. More ...
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibition * Batik Prameswari, by Enka Batik, at Grand Hotel Preanger
Bandung, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 81 (Phone: 022 4231631), 9 a.m. to 9
p.m. until May 31. More ...
Five-year jail term sought for ex-Aspac official JAKARTA (JP): In the first trial involving the misuse of Bank
Indonesia's credits, the prosecution asked the South Jakarta
District Court on Monday to sentence Hendrawan Haryono, the
former credit director of the now defunct Bank Aspac, to ... More ...
Complaints on exam fee continues JAKARTA (JP): Many elementary and junior high schools continue
to collect state exam fees from students despite a government
prohibition, an official disclosed on Monday. More ...
Telselindo's service may be delayed JAKARTA (JP): Cellular phone company PT Telselindo Nusantara
maybe unable to begin operations early next year as originally
planned because the government said it would not issue any more
operating licenses this year. More ...
The ability to pay Since the beginning of the 1997 Indonesian economic crisis,
much has been written in these columns about the ever-increasing
wealth disparity on the streets of Jakarta and the need for the
government to cut back and eventually eliminate fuel subsidies. More ...
Underdogs Dwidasa stuns Panasia JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-two-year old Bintoro scored 28 points for
his club Dwidasa Mitra of Jakarta shocking Panasia Indosyntec of
Bandung 72-67 in the fifth day of the third leg of 2001 Nuvo
Kobatama national basketball league on Monday. More ...
Military arrests man for making weapons for GAM PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): Intelligence personnel from the
Wirabraja Military Regional Command in Padang arrested an
Acehnese man on suspicion of manufacturing weapons for the
separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), an officer said on Monday. More ...
Falungong I would Like to refer to the recent article in The Jakarta
Post on May 8, 2001, regarding Falungong, as well as what Dr. I.
Wibowo of the China Study Center wrote about Falungong in Kontan
tabloid of March 19, 2001.Dr. I. More ...
Six wanted over Rp 300m robbery JAKARTA (JP): Six people are wanted for a Rp 300 million
(US$26,700) armed robbery at a residence in the Pamulang Estate
residential complex in Tangerang.Pamulang Police chief Adj. Comr. Wiyarso said the incident
occurred at 2 a.m. More ...
Vehicle taxes increase by up to 15% JAKARTA (JP): Painstaking efforts to boost city revenue has
led the city administration to an unpopular decision to increase
vehicle taxes between 0.34 percent and 14.87 percent. More ...
JP/10/JOBNetworking for competitive advantage JAKARTA (JP): Relationships are at the heart of our lives. And
it can also be said that our professional relationships are at
the heart of our success.Networking, therefore, has become an invaluable skill, tool or
orientation. More ...
Government plays down AIDS threat JAKARTA (JP): An activist regretted on Monday the government's
tendency to play down the spread of HIV/AIDS, saying it would
only hamper the campaign to control the disease. More ...
Resolving the riots: Is it possible? JAKARTA (JP): It has been three years since the May riots
caused Indonesia to plunge into its darkest hours of destruction
but, legally, the case still remains unsolved, leaving many
people in doubt as to whether the issue actually can be settled. More ...
Old painting expo at National Library JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri opened on
Monday an exhibition at the National Library featuring 50
paintings made in the 1770s by Dutch East India Company (VOC)
soldier Johannes Rach. More ...
Indonesia's women hammer throwers eye SEA Games gold JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian women hammer throwers Nia Meilani and
Yurita Ariani are eying the gold medal at the new event of the
Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in September. More ...
Theys' subversion trial begins JAKARTA (JP): Papuan Presidium Council chairman Theys Hiyo
Eluay remained defiant as court proceedings on charges of
subversion against him commenced on Monday in the Jayapura
District Court.The trial of Theys and four other defendants -- Don A.L. More ...
Semarang to host volleyball c'ship SEMARANG (JP): Semarang will host the Inter-Club National
Volleyball Championships from May 28 to June 3.Twenty-eight teams from 10 provinces have confirmed their
participation in the event. More ...
Bogor revenue from taxes seen up BOGOR (JP): While many people worry about the decline of their
incomes during the present economic crisis, the Bogor revenue
office is optimist that it will collect revenues in excess of its
target. More ...
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings
6:00 News
8:00 Music
8:30 Documentary
9:00 Children's Program
10:00 Music
11:00 Regional News
12:00 p.m. More ...
PSN to install satellite phones in villages JAKARTA (JP): Satellite telecommunications service provider PT
Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) disclosed on Monday plans to
provide satellite phone services to more than 50,000 villages
nationwide by the end of next year.PSN president Adi R. More ...
Lion Airlines plans to expand regional routes JAKARTA (JP): Private air carrier PT Lion Mentari Airlines
plans to open regional routes to East Timor, Taiwan, South Korea
and India this year in a bid to further strengthen its foothold
in the regional airline industry. More ...
Scotch mist at Highland Gathering? The Highland Gathering at Lippo Karawaci was a high point for
me last week, until I noticed a lot of children outside the
grounds attempting to watch the event through a very high wire
fence. More ...
680 fake traffic documents found JAKARTA (JP): The City Land Transportation and Traffic Control
Agency has found 680 fake roadworthy certificates during raids on
public and commercial vehicles over the past two months. More ...
Indoexchange to float shares Thursday JAKARTA (JP): Internet portal operator PT Indoexchange Dotcom
said on Monday it would float on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock
exchanges on Thursday. More ...
VP silent to demand for Jihad cheif release JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri refused to
respond to the Muhammadiyah youth organization's request for the
release of Laskar Jihad Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaah commander Ja'far
Umar Thalib. More ...
Car thief gets death sentence PURWOKERTO, Central Java: A man who specialized in car thefts
was sentenced to death by Purwokerto District Court on Monday for
murdering a lawyer two months ago. More ...
Broadening the tax base Easing the tax burden is, theoretically, one of the policy
instruments usually employed by a government to reinvigorate a
slumping economy. More ...
Customized vehicles to become the order of the future JAKARTA (JP): The future of product development in the
country's automotive industry has become the foremost concern of
major automakers. More ...
Teasing the market JAKARTA (JP): The automotive industry, much like the
electronics industry, thrives on its ability to persuade
consumers to purchase new products despite having older versions
that run perfectly well. More ...
Jazz musician Ibrahim a study in survivalBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Faith, ancestral heritage and years of creative
cooperation with jazz king Duke Ellington have made Abdullah
Ibrahim the jazz artist he is today. More ...
Weak rupiah hampers debt restructuring target: JITF JAKARTA (JP): A weaker and volatile rupiah coupled with
political instability have hampered debt restructuring
negotiation of indebted companies under the Jakarta Initiative
Task Force (JITF), an executive at the task force said on Monday. More ...
Ferromanagnese dumping charge JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Antidumping Committee (KADI) said
on Monday that it had launched an antidumping investigation on
ferromanganese and silicon manganese imports from India, South
Korea and Singapore. More ...
Search continues for political compromise JAKARTA (JP): With only 15 days remaining until President
Abdurrahman Wahid faces his censure deadline, the delicate search
for a political compromise remained a distant prospect with key
figures in the negotiations sending mixed signals on the ... More ...
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