PDI Perjuangan has sole gubernatorial candidateAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle
(PDI Perjuangan) named on Tuesday its chairman Tarmidi Suhardjo
as its sole gubernatorial candidate, but the choice is still
subject to approval ... More ...
Keeping feet free of fungal infectionsDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com After introducing tinea fungal infections last week, this week we
will deal with preventive measures you can use to avoid the
infection, as well as learning more about fungal nail infections. More ...
AGO objects to videoconferencingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court's wish to be the first court in
the country to go hi-tech by hearing the testimony of former president
BJ Habibie through a videoconference is being challenged by
prosecutors, who claim that they do not ... More ...
Govt sets new deadline for East Timorese refugees to go homeYemris Fointuna
The Jakarta Post
KupangThe government has given until Aug. 31 for East Timorese refugees
to join government-sponsored repatriation programs, an official
says. More ...
13 'Jakarta News FM' staff resign JAKARTA: Thirteen editorial staff members of the Jakarta News
FM radio station submitted their resignation on Monday, which was
effective June 1, due to "excessive interference from the owner
with the radio's editorial board". More ...
Keeping feet free of fungal infectionsDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com After introducing tinea fungal infections last week, this week we
will deal with preventive measures you can use to avoid the
infection, as well as learning more about fungal nail infections. More ...
Direct election of community unit chief On Sunday June 2, 2002, residents belonging to community unit
No. 02, Ulujami subdistrict, South Jakarta, participated in a
direct, general, free and confidential election of their
community unit chief. More ...
Indonesia off to winning start in int'l karate eventMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Tiger team won two golds while their fellow Indonesians
grouped in the Buffalo team took one on the opening day of the
Indonesia Open karate tournament at the Bung Karno Indoor Tennis
Stadium in Jakarta ... More ...
On U.S. embargo against Cuba With regards to Cuban Embassy responds in your May 29 edition
of The Jakarta Post, I would like to respond as follows.The Cuban Ambassador's contention that the U.S. More ...
Where to go in SurabayaExhibition* Graphic Signe, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10
(Tel. 031 5615246), until June 15.
Films* French Film Festival, at Mitra 21, 2:15 p.m., 4:55 p.m., 7:05
p.m., 9:15 p.m., on June 7 - 9. More ...
Bus accident kills one BOGOR: A Merdeka bus plying the Ciamis-Lebak Bulus route drove
off a 10-meter slope at Sampay village, Cisarua subdistrict in
Bogor on Monday afternoon.A man, 34-year-old Supardi, was killed instantly while 39
passengers suffered injuries. More ...
Global terror and security in the regionPaul Wolfowitz, Deputy Secretary of Defense, United States Last September, terrorists struck America's shores. But
terrorism is no stranger to Asia. More ...
Komnas HAM members to undergo House screeningTertiani ZB Simanjuntak
The Jakarta Post
JakartaEight members of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas
HAM) agreed on Tuesday to undergo a fit-and-proper test by the
House of Representatives (DPR) to endorse their membership. More ...
Part 2 of 2Impact of Sept. 11 on strategic balance in Asia PacificJusuf Wanandi, Founder, Member, Board of Trustees
Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir has brilliantly made use of
Sept. More ...
Legislators or politicians? The petition calling for an inquiry into President Megawati
Soekarnoputri's decision to attend the birth of East Timor last
month is another grim illustration of how most of our elected
representatives need to elevate themselves from being a bunch of
opportunistic ... More ...
Labor extortion remains unresolved soonThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has decided to take charge of transporting of
overseas workers home upon their arrival at Soekarno-Hatta
International Airport and will no longer use the special lounge
at the terminal as a transit point. More ...
35,663 families without bathrooms TANGERANG: The Tangerang municipal resettlement and regional
infrastructure agency disclosed on Tuesday that 35,663 families
living in 20 slums across the municipality relieve themselves on
open land as they do not have bathrooms. More ...
RI's forests on brink of extinctionTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia was once called "the emerald of the equator" for its
rolling carpet of lush tropical forests, home to thousands of
plant and animal species. More ...
Southwest Pacific dialog in Bali JAKARTA: Indonesia will host the initial Southwest Pacific
talks in Bali, which will open on Saturday with a meeting of
senior officials. More ...
Mining operations put environment at riskA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali It was a superb day for the fishermen out in Buyat Bay in
North Sulawesi. More ...
YLKI urges IBRA to aid consumer credit debtorsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) is urging the
Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to help thousands of
people who received loans from banks that were subsequently shut
down by the ... More ...
New TNI chief to be installed on FridayTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The uncertain future of former Army chief Gen. Endriartono
Sutarto may well be short-lived as President Megawati
Soekarnoputri has decided to install him as the new Indonesian
Military (TNI) Commander on Friday. More ...
National Police to restore deputy chief postYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Restoring the controversial deputy chief post is among the
significant changes in the National Police organizational
structure, to be submitted to the State Ministry for
Administrative Reform for approval. More ...
KL businesses urged to invest more in RIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government of Malaysia urged its businesspeople to take a
closer look at Indonesia's business potential and continue to
invest in the neighboring country, which has been off investors'
"radar screens" for quite a while due to ... More ...
Deadlock unlikely at Annual Session: AmienKurniawan Hari
The Jakarta Post
JakartaDespite some articles that have yet to be decided upon, the
People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) expressed a commitment on
Tuesday that it would finalize the last part of the latest
constitutional amendment process ... More ...
Governor to quiz mayor on Muslim attire directiveAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso looked surprised on Tuesday upon learning that
the West Jakarta mayor had instructed students to wear Muslim
attire on Fridays, saying he would ask the mayor to explain the
controversial ... More ...
A cleric with political bentMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To many people politics is a dirty world, but not to Kiai Haj
Muhammad Cholil Bisri who believes that it is commendable for
anyone as it can bolster one's esteem. More ...
Students protest governorship candidates from military backgroundJupriadi
The Jakarta Post
MakassarDozens of student activists, grouped under the Tamalanrea
Students Forum (FORMAT), staged a rally here on Tuesday opposing
the nomination of South Sulawesi governorship candidates who have
a ... More ...
House agrees on 2000 budget figures JAKARTA: All nine factions of the House of Representatives
unanimously approved on Tuesday the government-proposed final
figures for the 2000 state budget. In its draft, the government revealed a deficit of Rp 16.13
trillion (about US$1. More ...
KL urges businesses to continue investing in RIThe Jakarta Post
JakartaThe government of Malaysia urged its businesspeople to take a
closer look at Indonesia's business potential and continue to
invest in the neighboring country, which has been off investors'
"radar screens" for quite a while ... More ...
Eight Komnas HAM members egree to undergo screeningTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eight members of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas
HAM) agreed on Tuesday to undergo a fit-and-proper test by the
House of Representatives (DPR) to endorse their membership. More ...
Chinese tea drinking a new fad in MedanApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Medan folks in North Sumatra have taken great delight in
consuming various kinds of Chinese tea, as indicated by the
presence of at least five Chinese-style tea houses that help
drinkers appreciate the origins of this ... More ...
Part 1 of 2The political, security impact of Sept. 11 on the Asia Pacific
regionJusuf Wanandi
Founder and Member
Board of Trustees
Centre for Strategic and
International Studies
Jakarta The impact of Sept. More ...
RI sailors stranded in Kenya JAKARTA: As many as 26 Indonesian sailors have been left
stranded for eight months at Kilindini port near the Kenyan port
city of Mombasa, Indonesian Marine Watch (IMW) reported.IMW spokesman Gabriel D. More ...
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 4, 2002:--------------------------------------------------------------
Shares Close Change Trading ... More ...
Impact of Sept. 11 on strategic balance in Asia PacificJusuf Wanandi, Founder, Member, Board of Trustees
Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir has brilliantly made use of
Sept. More ...
Develpment expo opens Vendors tidy up the batik exhibits at the Bhisma Cakti stand at
the World Sustainable Development Expo 2002 at the Nusa Dua
complex. More ...
Komnas HAM members to undergo House screeningTertiani ZB Simanjuntak
The Jakarta Post
JakartaEight members of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas
HAM) agreed on Tuesday to undergo a fit-and-proper test by the
House of Representatives (DPR) to endorse their membership. More ...
50,000 VCDs confiscated BOGOR: The police confiscated about 50,000 pirated VCDs,
including pornographic movies, from 15 shops in a raid at Plaza
Jambu Dua.The raid was conducted from noon to 2 p.m. More ...
Keycorp wins BNI contract SYDNEY: Keycorp Ltd., an Australian smart card company, said
Tuesday it has won a contract to supply 800 electronic payment
terminals to Bank Negara Indonesia.The contract is with Indonesian distributor PT. IndoArtha
CiptaLestari, known as PT. More ...
Interpellation rights An interpellation proposal submitted by members of the House
of Representatives (DPR) over President Megawati's policy to
attend East Timor's independence inaugural ceremony on May 20 is
at present a hot issue in the House. More ...
Amien says no deadlock at MPR Annual SessionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite some articles that have yet to be decided upon, the
People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) expressed a commitment on
Tuesday that it would finalize the last part of the latest
constitutional amendment ... More ...
'Planet still in need of intensive care' Following is a message by United Nations Secretary-General Kofi
Annan to mark World Environment Day on 5 June:The theme of this year's World Environment Day, "Give Earth a
Chance", is meant to convey a message of urgency -- about the
state of the earth and ... More ...
20 smuggled seized in W. JavaYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The West Java Police said on Tuesday that they had seized 20
luxury cars, including one belonging to artist Lia Waroka, which
were smuggled into the country.Sr. Comr. More ...
World faces environmental catastropheJane Goodall, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institutes Worldwide,
A Messenger of Peace for UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan June 5 marks the 30th commemoration of World Environment Day. More ...
Students say no to ex-military candidatesJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Dozens of student activists, grouped under the Tamalanrea
Students Forum (FORMAT), staged a rally here on Tuesday opposing
the nomination of South Sulawesi governorship candidates who have
a military background, a ... More ...
Political moves at DPR unpopularKurniawan Hari
The Jakarta Post
JakartaA recent move by legislators to summon President Megawati
Soekarnoputri to explain her recent visit to the newly declared
country of East Timor met with strong opposition from fellow
lawmakers on Tuesday. More ...
Police seize 20 smuggled cars in West JavaYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The West Java Police said on Tuesday that they had seized 20
luxury cars, including one belonging to artist Lia Waroka, which
were smuggled into the country.Sr. Comr. More ...
Taufik holds 'private meeting' with Gus DurMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's husband Taufik Kiemas met
former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid on Tuesday at the
headquarters of the Nahdlatul Ulama Muslim organization, which
Gus Dur once led. More ...
Amien pours cold water on move to summon MegaKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post , Jakarta A recent move by legislators to summon President Megawati
Soekarnoputri to explain her recent visit to the newly declared
country of East Timor met with strong opposition from fellow
lawmakers on Tuesday. More ...
JP/1/RYAMIZARDBOX:A brief on RyamizardRyamizard Ryacudu, a 1974 Armed Forces Academy graduate, was born
52 years ago in Palembang, South Sumatra, and is married to Nora,
a daughter of former vice president Try Sutrisno. More ...
A brief on Ryamizard Ryamizard Ryacudu, a 1974 Armed Forces Academy graduate, was born
52 years ago in Palembang, South Sumatra, and is married to Nora,
a daughter of former vice president Try Sutrisno. More ...
Toba Pulp to boost community programThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pulp and paper company PT Toba Pulp Lestari pledged to boost its
spending on community development to help improve the welfare of
local villagers, particularly those living near its pulp mill. More ...
Legal action against officials a deterrent Some of us would show concern if former Jakarta Police chief
General Sofjan Jacoeb was truly involved in the smuggling of
Mercedes Benz cars. More ...
Court rejects refugees demands of Rp 1t in Timor damagesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court rejected on Tuesday the
request by a group of East Timorese refugees demanding former
president BJ Habibie to pay Rp 1 trillion (US$115. More ...
East Timor in 'The Boston Globe' Responding to Prof. Jeffrey A. Winters' article as published
in The Jakarta Post of May 27 and May 28, in which it is
mentioned that according to The Boston Globe more than 200,000
East Timorese had been killed during the Indonesian occupation, I
would like to get ... More ...
Indonesia off
to winning
start in int'l
karate event
Musthofid
The Jakarta Post
JakartaThe Tiger team won two golds while their fellow Indonesians
grouped in the Buffalo team took one on the opening day of the
Indonesia Open at the Bung Karno Tennis Indoor in Jakarta on
Tuesday. More ...
New Army chief vows to uphold national unityAnnastashya Emmanuelle and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri installed on Tuesday Lt. Gen. More ...
Rulling party hesitant to investigate AkbarAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan)
stood behind its decision to postpone the establishment of a
House of Representatives special committee to investigate House
Speaker Akbar ... More ...
Regent hotel to resume opreation in August The Regent hotel is among the few businesses whose doors are
still closed four months after the devastating floods that
paralyzed the city earlier this year.The hotel plans to resume business in August. More ...
'Education is very expensive' Education is essential for the young throughout the world.
However, not every child gets the education he or she deserves
due to the expense of tuition. Some parents shared their concerns
with The Jakarta Post. More ...
Lee blasted as 'paranoid' over remarks on hard-linersMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslim scholars here blasted as paranoid on Tuesday Singapore's
Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew for his remarks that Muslim hard-
liners were plotting to overthrow President Megawati
Soekarnoputri's ... More ...
E. Timorese refugees given new deadline to go homeYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang The government has given until Aug. 31 for East Timorese refugees
to join government-sponsored repatriation programs, an official
says. More ...
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