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55 articles.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Bullish stock market to help drive rupiah up

Bullish stock market to help drive rupiah upDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An absence of fresh news is expected to limit the movement of the rupiah this week, although bullish sentiment in the stock market will provide more leeway to the local currency to slightly strengthen against ...

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Cibibong suffers losses in Q1

Cibibong suffers losses in Q1 JAKARTA: Cement makers PT Semen Cibinong recorded losses of Rp 52 billion (US$6 million) in the first quarter of the year following an increase in operational costs and a drop in export proceeds resulting from the strengthening of the rupiah.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/'Jakarta Fairground is too far'

'Jakarta Fairground is too far' The Jakarta Fair has taken place every year in the capital since 1969. First staged at the National Monument (Monas), the event was moved to the site of the former Kemayoran airport in 1992.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Merola believes in power of art

Merola believes in power of artChristina Schott, Contributor, Jakarta If you ask Italian Ambassador Alessandro Merola what he has learned from his stint in Indonesia, "patience" would be on top of the list."In Western countries we tend to rush everything.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Corruption mars councillors' housing development

Corruption mars councillors' housing developmentOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung A Lampung-based corruption watchdog has revealed a conspiracy between the Lampung provincial legislative council and a real estate developer in the construction of 26 houses for councillors.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Mega opts to keep silent on calls to revamp Cabinet

Mega opts to keep silent on calls to revamp CabinetFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite mounting calls to reshuffle her Cabinet, President Megawati Soekarnoputri has opted to keep the nation waiting, at least until her arrival back home.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Limited number of parties good for democracy: Politicians

Limited number of parties good for democracy: PoliticiansMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fewer political parties contesting the 2004 general elections the better, politicians here say."What we need is a multi-party system with a limited number of political parties.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/On "dirty bomber"

On "dirty bomber" The indications are that, as often in the past, the Bush Administration is overselling its latest intelligence coup in the war against terror.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Watch the World Cup from the comfort of your own car

Watch the World Cup from the comfort of your own carRinaldi Herdianto, Contributor, Jakarta In the past couple of weeks, Jakartans have witnessed unusual early evening traffic jams after work.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Living in a cheap apartment an inspiring experience

Living in a cheap apartment an inspiring experienceJoko E.H. Anwar Contributor The Jakarta PostJust like people on high incomes, many in the middle- to lower-income bracket seek the same advantages from living in an apartment.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Adianto P. Simamora

Adianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post Jakarta The country's export revenue from textile and textile products is expected to decrease by 10 percent this year from US$7.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Plants to cure cancer studied

Plants to cure cancer studied PALU, Central Sulawesi: A group of 10 researchers from the National Institute of Sciences (LIPI) is currently identifying a floral species that is believed to be effective in healing cancer.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Attorney General Rachman under fire for lavish party

Attorney General Rachman under fire for lavish partyTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Attorney General M.A.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/UPC slams city for not assisting non-registered poor

UPC slams city for not assisting non-registered poorDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration's policy to exempt poor people without identity cards from the poverty eradication program breached human rights and the 1945 constitution, an activist of a non- governmental ...

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Third generation mobiles feature live video

Third generation mobiles feature live videoZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id Every time I'm in Hong Kong, I'm bound to be using my feet much more per day than in the month before.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/'Kemayoran Fairground is too far'

'Kemayoran Fairground is too far' The Jakarta Fair has taken place every year in the capital since 1969. First staged at the National Monument (Monas), the event was moved to the site of the former Kemayoran airport in 1992.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Smuggling in Sabang involves officials

Smuggling in Sabang involves officialsNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Sabang Island Aceh Amiruddin sits idly on a bench, casting his sight at the open sea in front of Sabang harbor. There was not a single ship docking at the harbor that day.On a busy day he earns Rp 7,300 (70 U.S.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Taking a break from oppressive Jakarta

Taking a break from oppressive Jakarta Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta With serene and peaceful ambience, resorts surrounding Jakarta witness regular customers wishing to spend their weekends or holiday breaks.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/TV Program: Monday, June 17, 2002

TV Program: Monday, June 17, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:30 Children's Program9:30 Cooking Program10:30 Documentary11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/UPC says number of poor people in Jakarta is higher than reported

UPC says number of poor people in Jakarta is higher than reportedDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Urban Poor Consortium (UPC) chairwoman Wardah Hafidz said on Saturday that the number of poor people without ID cards in the city could be five times greater than the 100,000 reported earlier ...

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Traffic congestion protested

Traffic congestion protested TANGERANG: People have complained about traffic congestion on Jl. MH Thamrin in Kebon Nanas, Tangerang, before the Jakarta- Tangerang tollgate.The Tangerang traffic police chief, Insp.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Give Maluku team time to prove itself: VP

Give Maluku team time to prove itself: VPThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Responding to public skepticism over the credibility of an investigation team for Maluku, Vice President Hamzah Haz said Sunday the team should be given time to prove itself.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Return of expatriates helps boost apartment sales

Return of expatriates helps boost apartment salesGrace Emilia Contributor Jakarta After a more than four-year slump, the apartment sector is showing signs of life again thanks to the return of expatriates, according to property consultant Koll IPAC.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Tentena still tense after bus bombing

Tentena still tense after bus bombingJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Poso, Central Sulawesi Tension remained prevalent in the predominantly-Christian town of Tentena over the weekend following a series of violent incidents which have claimed the lives of local residents.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Bali resorts are heading for a more promising year

Bali resorts are heading for a more promising yearRita A.Widiadana The Jakarta Post Nusa Dua, Bali The word "resort" always conjures up a picture of a serene and integrated holiday site surrounded by white sandy beaches or a lush mountainous panorama where you can escape from your hectic life ...

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Life ends at 40 due to fatty, high-cholesterol food: Doctors

Life ends at 40 due to fatty, high-cholesterol food: DoctorsDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Forty-three-year-old Andriansyah had a heart attack and died in a commuter train in Depok, south of Jakarta last week. His family said that he had never shown any symptoms of illness before.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Jakarta Fair attracts 62,000 visitors within three days

Jakarta Fair attracts 62,000 visitors within three daysMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Fair is still a magnet for residents of Greater Jakarta.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/New reform agenda

New reform agenda The government's new economic-reform agreement with the International Monetary Fund will hopefully end the unnecessary public debates on whether Indonesia should exit or remain under the extended fund facility of the multilateral agency.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Candidates positioned for gubernatorial election

Candidates positioned for gubernatorial electionAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All 85 city councillors will elect the governor and the vice governor in the Sept. 17 gubernatorial election. So far, 50 nomination forms have been requested from the council.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Joko E.H. Anwar

Joko E.H. AnwarRelatively low-cost apartment blocks such as Benhil II apartment (above) on Jl. Perjenihan Raya, Central Jakarta seem to be a melting pot between complex urban lives and more traditional customs.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

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JP/ /checkedYour 30-day home-finding guideDeden Sudarbo Associate Director, Residential Department PT Procon Indah Ever hear someone ask "However did you manage to find such a nice apartment or house so quickly - I looked at over 70 properties before I found even one I liked!"Well there is a ...

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/'Manulife verdict ludicrous, unjustifiable'

'Manulife verdict ludicrous, unjustifiable'Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The bankruptcy verdict handed down by the Central Jakarta Commercial Court on Canadian insurance firm PT Asuransi Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) has raised concern among experts, who say the verdict is absurd and ...

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Manufile moves to calm policyholdres

Manufile moves to calm policyholdresRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) is taking steps to calm nervous policyholders after the firm was declared bankrupt last week by the Central Jakarta Commercial Court.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Bullish stock market to help drive rupiah this week

Bullish stock market to help drive rupiah this weekDadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post Jakarta An absence of fresh news is expected to limit the movement of the rupiah this week, although bullish sentiment in the stock market will provide more leeway to the local currency to slightly strengthen ...

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/RI's recovery is fragile

RI's recovery is fragileRizal Ramli, Former Finance Minister, Jakarta The last few weeks have seen the appearance in the press of an excessive euphoria regarding the progress of Indonesia's economic recovery.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Election fever, improper focus

Election fever, improper focus Vice President Hamzah Haz has declared that if he goes on the campaign trail for the 2004 general elections, he will do this not in his capacity as the vice president of the country, but as general chairman of the United Development Party (PPP).

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Lawmakers wary over military voting rights

Lawmakers wary over military voting rightsBernie K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators have expressed concern that the general election bill gives military members the right to vote, fearing a lack of professionalism and possible conflicts of interest, but major political parties ...

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/On IMF

On IMF The idea of an International Monetary Fund mission arriving this week is good news for some but does not change Argentina's situation.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Retreat islands in Singapore's backyard

Retreat islands in Singapore's backyard Fadli Contributor Batam The hotel business, including the resort hotels on Batam and the nearby island of Bintan, has been booming in the past three years despite a setback in the hotel industry in the other parts of the country.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Finding a suitable apartment can be tricky

Finding a suitable apartment can be trickyJoko E.H. Anwar Contributor Jakarta For many people, living in an apartment means easier living than living in houses. For instance, they will not need to do as much maintenance as they would have to on houses due its smaller size.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Bayer expects better showing in 2002

Bayer expects better showing in 2002 Publicly listed firm PT Bayer Indonesia experienced a sharp decrease in its net income last year, but expects a better showing this year on the improved business climate in the country.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Students wager savings on World Cup

Students wager savings on World CupLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 2002 soccer World Cup fever is also being experienced by students. Not only do they enjoy watching the matches on TV, but they also enjoy betting on their favorite teams.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/People told to elect better leaders in 2004 election

People told to elect better leaders in 2004 electionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Deviating from routine complaints about the country's poor leaders, experts urged the nation to select better leaders as will be made possible through the first ever direct presidential election in 2004.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/IBRA steps up pressure on indebted ex-bank owners

IBRA steps up pressure on indebted ex-bank ownersA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is stepping up pressure on indebted former bank owners, who have been uncooperative in settling their debts with the government since 1998.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/RI textile exports seen to drop 10 percent

RI textile exports seen to drop 10 percentAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's export revenue from textile and textile products is expected to decrease by 10 percent this year from US$7.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Betawi group registers 8 candidates

Betawi group registers 8 candidates JAKARTA: The Native Jakartans Association (Bamus Betawi) will register eight candidates for the next gubernatorial election.Its chairman, Abdul Syukur, said on Saturday that all their candidates are Betawi people. They are M.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Jakarta Fair, fun for the whole family

Jakarta Fair, fun for the whole familyTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta He stands out with his prominent nose and bushy black moustache. His name is Bang Jair, and don't be surprised when he greets you at the Jakarta Fair 2002 at the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Quake jolts Central Sulawesi

Quake jolts Central Sulawesi PALU, Central Sulawesi: A strong earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale rocked Central Sulawesi on Sunday, Antara reported. "So far, there is no report of casualties or damage to buildings," Tolitoli police chief Sr. Adj. Comr.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Bayer expects better showing in 2002

Bayer expects better showing in 2002 JAKARTA: Publicly listed firm PT Bayer Indonesia experienced a sharp decrease in its net income last year, but expects a better showing this year on the improved business climate in the country.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/The Kaliningrad and Baltic question

The Kaliningrad and Baltic questionUffe Ellemann-Jensen, Chairman, Danish Center for International Studies and Human Rights, Project Syndicate Over the past 12 years all parts of the Baltic Sea Region experienced dynamic growth and development of their societies that enhanced the liberty and ...

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/General insurance firms to set up consortium

General insurance firms to set up consortiumFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has urged the country's general insurance firms to set up a consortium specializing in extraordinary risks, such as terrorism, sabotage, earthquake and flood, which could result in huge insurance ...

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/E. Timor accedes to demands by former militia commander

E. Timor accedes to demands by former militia commanderYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Timorese leaders acceded on Friday to demands by former prointegration militia commander Joao da Silva Tavares and thousands of his followers, paving the way for them to return to the newly ...

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/U.S. "first strike" doctrine

U.S. "first strike" doctrine The revelation that Washington is developing a new "first strike" strategic doctrine to pre-empt attacks by terrorist groups or rogue states has significant implications for America's military allies in the "war against terrorism," including Australia.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/

More condomonium units will enter the market this yearAn increase in the total number of rental apartments entering the market was seen at the end of 2001 with the conversion of five condominium units in Batavia apartments and 20 units in Juanda Regency Condominiums into serviced apartments, ...

Mon, 17 Jun 2002

JP/Companies misuse permits

Companies misuse permits TANGERANG: Dozens of companies have misused permits for farming activities and instead built factories on plots of land along the Cisadane River, said Suparno, the task executive coordinator of the Banten Water Resource Management Center (BPSDA) supervising Cisadane and ...