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68 articles.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Vying for a share of tourists during hard times in ASEAN

Vying for a share of tourists during hard times in ASEANGrace Emilia, Contributor, Yogyakarta It seems pretty incongruent, the contrast between the glamor of the tourist industry and the current dire situation in Indonesia where about 30 percent of children were badly malnourished in 2001.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Inquiry on Akbar delayed: Tosari

Inquiry on Akbar delayed: TosariA'an Suryana and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators will be too busy in the coming months deliberating bills and holding meetings in their respective commissions to put the issue of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal on the agenda, ...

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/The House wants Megawati to name new military chief

The House wants Megawati to name new military chiefTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) urged President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Friday to immediately name a new military chief for the sake of regeneration within the institution.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Traditional snack stands the test of time

Traditional snack stands the test of timeA Christiant Kusuma, Contributor, Yogyakarta Kotagede in southeast Yogyakarta is famous for its silver work, but little is known about the city's tasty traditional snack, kipo.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Taking responsibility

Taking responsibility It is not often that one hears President Megawati Soekarnoputri speak openly and with candor about her 16-month-old presidency -- or, indeed, about anything at all.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/World leaders invited to E. Timor

World leaders invited to E. Timor UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has invited the leaders of all 189 UN Member States -- the Holy See and Switzerland -- to attend the May 20 ceremony marking the independence of East Timor.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Stemming the tide in the war for talent

Stemming the tide in the war for talent What keeps a CEO awake at night? The prospect of arriving at the office the next morning to find that all their most talented personnel have left.Like all nightmares, this one was formed by a certain amount of exaggeration -- but not much.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Pertamina misleads public in defining 'retail price'

Pertamina misleads public in defining 'retail price'Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-run oil and gas company Pertamina revealed on Friday how it misled the public about the price of kerosene.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/'Ultimate Fighting C'ship' on 'TPI'

'Ultimate Fighting C'ship' on 'TPI' JAKARTA: After RCTI with its Smack Down, TPI is now set to provide Indonesian martial arts enthusiasts with something to talk about when it airs UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) starting on Sunday.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Review spots faults in Salim's MSAA

Review spots faults in Salim's MSAABerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Unreasonable, unfair and void is how an independent legal review describes a US$5 billion debt settlement deal of the Salim Group that has turned the government into an impotent creditor.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Uber Cup squad still has time to improve its skills: Manager

Uber Cup squad still has time to improve its skills: ManagerNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Uber Cup women's badminton team have yet to reach its peak performance prior to the qualifying round on Feb. 20-24 in Melbourne, Australia.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/CCF stages Squiban solo concert

CCF stages Squiban solo concert JAKARTA: The French Cultural Center (CCF) Jakarta will present a solo jazz piano concert by noted pianist Didier Squiban at Erasmus Huis, Jl. HR Rasuna Said, Central Jakarta, on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 7.30 p.m.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/City bus fares to rise between 10% and 20%

City bus fares to rise between 10% and 20%Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Owing to the rising costs of fuel and spare parts, the city administration has said that it will soon increase city bus fares by between 10 and 20 percent.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Cyclist killed by train

Cyclist killed by train JAKARTA: A cyclist was killed by a train on Jl. Palmerah Selatan, Central Jakarta, Friday evening. He died instantly from head injuries.The victim, identified as Wardi, was a resident of the Palmerah subdistrict.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Int'l labor body blasts Apindo's stand on wages

Int'l labor body blasts Apindo's stand on wagesDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Brussels-based International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers' Federation lambasted Indonesian manufacturers on Friday for refusing to implement the new minimum wage policy.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Where to go in Yogyakarta:

Where to go in Yogyakarta:Exhibitions * Painting, by Sukandar, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 (Tel. 0274-560404), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Feb. 2 - 8. * Leather Handicraft by Keluarga Kulit ISI Yogyakarta, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Bulaksumur (Tel. 0274-561914), Feb. 6 - 11.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Mega urges ASEAN ministers to beat terrorism, boost tourism

Mega urges ASEAN ministers to beat terrorism, boost tourismAgencies, Yogyakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has urged Southeast Asian countries to forge closer cooperation to boost tourism in the region in the aftermath of the Sept.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/American internationalism and the Korean peninsula

American internationalism and the Korean peninsulaKim Sung-han, Institute of Foreign Affairs & National Security, The Korea Herald, Asia News Network, Seoul After the war in Afghanistan Washington will embark on a long- term anti-terrorism war on a global scale.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/BCA test deadline set for Monday

BCA test deadline set for MondayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said that bidders for Bank Central Asia (BCA) must complete all required documents for the central bank's fit and proper test no later than Monday, Jan. 28, the same date on which bidders must submit their final bids.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Cirebon mayor sues sultan over land dispute

Cirebon mayor sues sultan over land disputeNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Cirebon administration is suing the city's Sultan Sepuh Maulana Pakuningrat XIII for allegedly acquiring illegally 337 hectares of state land, worth around Rp 1.69 trillion.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Govt plans incentives for investment in SMEs

Govt plans incentives for investment in SMEsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering providing incentives for foreign companies who want to set up joint ventures with local small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) chairman Theo F.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Investing for the future

Investing for the future As established development partners, Indonesia and Australia will continue to work together through 2002, building on a strong record of meeting considerable challenges to invest in Indonesia's future.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Rupiah Rates Jan.25

Rupiah Rates Jan.25 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,954.00 9,954.00 10,506.00 10,402.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Riau, Jambi claim Berhala Island

Riau, Jambi claim Berhala IslandThe Jakarta Post JakartaTwo neighboring provinces, Riau and Jambi, have been involved in an intense rift over Berhala Island during the last two months. Both have claimed the islet which is only 10 square kilometers, for political, cultural and historical reasons.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/War against GAM will be drawn out: Kostrad chief

War against GAM will be drawn out: Kostrad chiefThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) warned of a protracted war against the armed wing of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) on Friday, but ruled out any immediate deployment of more combat troops in the restive province of Aceh.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Yogyakarta offers visitors wide variety of local treats

Yogyakarta offers visitors wide variety of local treatsSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta If you have a hankering for some local snack specialties while you are staying in Yogyakarta, there should be no problem.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/AGO reshuffles personnel

AGO reshuffles personnelThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office announced on Friday its latest reshuffle, which will move state prosecutors who used to handle high-profile cases to top posts at provincial level.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Three Indonesian pilgrims die

Three Indonesian pilgrims die MEDINA, Saudi Arabia: An Indonesian pilgrim, Suanah binti Kromo, died of a heart attack in her dormitory here on Thursday, Antara reported.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Saturday, January 26, 2002)

Pick of the Flicks (for Saturday, January 26, 2002) .TB3.10" 3.90" 4.70" 5.50"Hollywood KC (Tel. 5256351)Behind Enemy Lines 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Training Day 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Original Sin 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Dr T and the Women ...

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/'Bakpia' stands out as local snack favorite

'Bakpia' stands out as local snack favoriteIsrar Ardiansyah, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Anytime a friend or relative returns from Yogyakarta, he or she usually brings a box of Bakpia Pathuk, the city's most popular traditional snack, as a gift.It's not hard to find.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Public furious at Tramtib's violence, demand changes

Public furious at Tramtib's violence, demand changesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due to its alleged "inhuman and violent practices" recently, the City Public Order Agency (Tramtib) has come under strong criticism from some members of the public and non-governmental organizations, ...

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Legal gambling urged

Legal gambling urged The Indonesian Association of Nightspot Owners (Asphindo) urged the city administration on Friday to set up localized official gambling on an island in Kepulauan Seribu (the Thousand Islands).

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Vendors ask for right to trade

Vendors ask for right to trade JAKARTA: Street vendors called on the Bogor municipal administration to allow them to continue trading but, at the same time, conduct raids on indisciplined vendors."It's about our right to a livelihood.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Too many smart people

Too many smart people I am a layman on political, economic and financial matters and live in a small town far away from the capital of Jakarta. I do not know what is really going on in Jakarta.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Poor promised free health services

Poor promised free health servicesAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Health Ministry secured Rp 500 billion (US$48 million) this year from the state's fuel subsidy reduction to provide medical services for the country's 37.3 million poor.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Govt to limit bank guarantee scheme

Govt to limit bank guarantee schemeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is moving ahead with plans to limit the bank guarantee scheme, which currently covers all the obligations of closed banks, as public confidence in the country's banking sector has gradually improved, according to Bank ...

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Terrorist war shifts to Southeast Asia

Terrorist war shifts to Southeast AsiaDon Pathan, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok With the arrival of U.S.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Newspaper lodges protest against police brutality

Newspaper lodges protest against police brutalityApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Some 30 staff and security guards of the daily Waspada have lodged a complaint alleging police brutality with the North Sumatra Provincial Police Headquarters.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Probe into Ngawi incident sought

Probe into Ngawi incident sought JAKARTA: Lawyers representing the Ngawi Muslim Forum and the Communication Forum of Ahlul Sunnah Wal Jamaah, known as Laskar Jihad or Holy Warriors, lodged a complaint with the National Commission for Human Rights (Komnas HAM) on Friday seeking a thorough ...

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/West Java struggles with decade-long teacher crisis

West Java struggles with decade-long teacher crisisYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung West Java, a large province closest to the capital, Jakarta, has hidden its decade-long teacher crisis behind its achievements in the field of education.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/ASEAN's antiterrorism drive: Can it be sustained?

ASEAN's antiterrorism drive: Can it be sustained?Bantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', CSIS, Jakarta The continuing coverage of the issue of terrorism in this daily reflects both the deep concern of the society of the grave impacts of terrorist activities upon the life of human ...

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/TV Today: Saturday, January 26, 2002

TV Today: Saturday, January 26, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Cartoon8:30 Documentary9:00 Teen's Program10:00 Music11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Telecom dispute may hurt public interest

Telecom dispute may hurt public interestThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The likely collapse of the asset transfer deal between state telecommunications giants PT Telkom Tbk and PT Indosat Tbk may have scant impact on Indosat's expansion plan -- at the same time, however, it could cause true damage to ...

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Decision on new province irks Riau governor

Decision on new province irks Riau governorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The proposed formation of a Riau Islands province has stirred strong discord pitting the central government and the islands' inhabitants -- some of whom oppose the idea -- against the current Riau province on the mainland, which ...

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Muhammadiyah continues push for morality

Muhammadiyah continues push for moralityRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Muhammadiyah, the second largest Muslim organization in the country, is certain to play a more active role in mediating and moderating the current political and social problems both on domestic and international ...

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Challenges facing the govt

Challenges facing the govt The challenges currently facing the government are numerous, especially in convincing the critics that the government privatization program of state-owned enterprises to balance the budget is on the right track and does not smack of collusion or corrupt practices.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Business centers near completion

Business centers near completion JAKARTA: Two business centers in Muara Karang and Pluit, North Jakarta, which will cost an estimated Rp 26.35 billion (US$2.53 million) to build, will be finished in the first quarter of 2002.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/'No food packing by Raudlatul Jannah'

'No food packing by Raudlatul Jannah'Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two witnesses in a graft case in which Akbar Tandjung is a suspect, denied on Friday that any temporary buildings were ever set up at Cipinang Market from March 1999 to September 1999 as was previously claimed ...

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/UNESCO offers training

UNESCO offers training The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has offered to train the public in how to deal with garbage as a way of tackling the mounting problem of trash in the city and to reduce damage to the marine ecosystem.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Police criticized over press abuse

Police criticized over press abuse JAKARTA: The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) has sent a letter to National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar urging him to call a halt to abuses committed by the police against the press.In its letter dated Jan.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Ministers assess conflict in Maluku

Ministers assess conflict in MalukuThe Jakarta Post, Ambon The people of Maluku, frustrated by the prolonged Muslim- Christian conflict that has claimed more than 6,000 lives, greeted Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his entourage with hopes ...

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Educational links building frienship and understanding

Educational links building frienship and understanding The link provided through education and training cooperation is one of the human faces of the Australia-Indonesia bilateral relationship.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Rupiah Rates Jan.25

Rupiah Rates Jan.25JP/11/ConversionRupiah Rates Jan.25 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/UNESCO offers to train public in trash handling

UNESCO offers to train public in trash handling The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has offered to train the public in how to deal with garbage as a way of tackling the mounting problem of trash in the city and to reduce damage to the marine ecosystem.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Sutiyoso violates ministerial decree

Sutiyoso violates ministerial decreeAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Post As a governor, Sutiyoso should abide by the law. Ironically, he has long violated a ministerial decree that bans him from holding the post of commissioner at the city-owned market operator, PD Pasar Jaya.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/PDI Perjuangan says its image changes since assuming power

PDI Perjuangan says its image changes since assuming powerA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has conceded that its image had declined since it assumed power last year.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Painting, Sculpture: PEREK - "Womens' experiment" by members of the Yogyakarta-based art group, The British Council Gallery, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jendral Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, until Feb. 16.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Bustanil rushed to hospital

Bustanil rushed to hospital JAKARTA: The former state minister of cooperatives and small and medium enterprises and chairman of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), Bustanil Arifin, was rushed on Friday to the police hospital in Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, for treatment of diabetes mellitus.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Two-star general to head Aceh Kodam

Two-star general to head Aceh KodamTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Iskandar Muda Military Command in Aceh will be given a top classification and will be headed by a two-star general, director general for defense strategy at the Ministry of Defense Maj. Gen. Sudrajat said on Friday.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/PSM beats Persipura 3-2

PSM beats Persipura 3-2 MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Host PSM of Makassar, South Sulawesi secured its first victory of the 2002 National Soccer League by defeating Persipura of Jayapura, Irian Jaya 3-2 on Friday.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/UN helps develop Ujung Kulon, Komodo into ecotourism sites

UN helps develop Ujung Kulon, Komodo into ecotourism sitesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Nations has chosen the Komodo and Ujung Kulon national parks for a US$1 million project linking environmental conservation and tourism, along with four other world heritage sites.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Autism caused by snacks?

Autism caused by snacks? Referring to Hiang Marahimin's letter in The Jakarta Post of Jan. 21, I would appreciate her expert opinion on the causes of autism and whether there is any scientific proof that food and food additives can cause autism.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Kabelvision's service

Kabelvision's service I must congratulate Kabelvision for their sheer inability to keep track of both their customers and service providers (e.g. couriers). I have just received a telephone call inviting us to subscribe to their Internet service via Link Net.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/City transportation system need compete overhaul

City transportation system need compete overhaulD. A. Simarmata, School of Economics, University of Indonesia, Jakarta Jakarta is known for its chronic traffic congestion. Even though it is still less severe than Bangkok, it is much worse than our city state neighbor, Singapore.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/A trial and error job

A trial and error job Sometimes Jakarta, the overcrowded national capital of 10 million people, becomes a laboratory where trial and error experiments are conducted, a consequence of the poor planning that goes into the Herculean task of solving the city's problems.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Common ground between Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone and Colombia

Common ground between Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone and ColombiaJonathan Steele, Guardian News Service, London Forget the Middle East for a moment, and ignore Kashmir. Take your eyes off the Pentagon's unfinished hunt for Osama bin Laden and the bombs which still fall on Afghanistan.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Jan 25 2002 Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Sat, 26 Jan 2002

JP/Politician's relative flees with hostess

Politician's relative flees with hostess JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Local police are searching for a relative of former Irian Jaya governor Jacob Pattipi after the man disappeared with Rp 200 million of his wife's money and a pub hostess last October.M.