List of taxi companies in Greater Jakarta and the number of taxis
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Better taxi services sought In a metropolis like Jakarta, taxis are as important as other
public transportation means. The number of cabbies has increased
in line with growing development. The taxi business is
flourishing, but demands for better services grow. More ...
Australian waste due here JAKARTA (JP): A Melbourne-based company, Non Ferral Pty. Ltd.,
is accused of trying to dump hazardous waste in Indonesia. More ...
Women need respect for their choices about family I always enjoy meeting other working mothers because I love to
share stories about raising children while holding down jobs. More ...
The FingerBy Bakdi Soemanto Zowan's left index finger loomed in front of him when he
stretched out his arm. Two weeks ago, his father told him to go
to the hospital to have it operated on."Why?" Zowan asked surprisingly. "My finger is all right. More ...
Asian, European ministers set modalities for dialogBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat SINGAPORE (JP): Asian and European foreign ministers hammered
out the modalities for political dialog between the two regions
here yesterday, agreeing to avoid bilateral issues and "finger
pointing" during debates. More ...
Pets not only need good food, but proper healthcareBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): Jacko loves rice and meat. In fact, he loves
both so much that he doesn't mind having the same menu every day.
This is not surprising at all, because Jacko is a bulldog. More ...
Guess What? Joop Ave A slip of the tongue can also happen to a minister. Minister
of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave experienced this
when he spoke to reporters during his recent visit to the ongoing
construction of an athletes village at the former shooting range
in Senayan, ... More ...
RI to face tough challenge from Malaysia in Asia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will face tough competition from
Malaysia and South Korea at the A King Asia Cup badminton
championship this week.The three countries are the favorites to win the championship
at the Senayan Tennis Indoor Stadium from Feb. More ...
Better security needed for Jakarta taxi driversBy Ridwan M. Sijabat JAKARTA (JP): The body of Syamsul Bahri, a 40-year-old
President taxi driver, was found in a secluded spot in Bekasi
last October. His taxi was discovered three kilometers away. More ...
Woman enjoys a taxi driver's life JAKARTA (JP): What is rare always draws one's attention. And
this is indeed true in the case of Detty Marni. Being a female
taxi driver, she always gets the same question from curious
passengers about why she is doing her job. More ...
'Bakpia Patuk': A delicacy from YogyakartaBy Idayanie and R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): During the holiday season, local tourists are
not only found on Jl. Malioboro, the city's famous boulevard. More ...
Blue Bird group inspired by a fairy taleBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Some people have been influenced by the fairy
tales they read in their childhood to the point where they can
never forget them. That is the case with the founder of the Blue
Bird Group. More ...
Myths surround traditional draggerBy Rosa Widyawan JAKARTA (JP): The kris is a traditional dagger found in
Sumatra, Java, Bali and other islands of the archipelago.People wear kris in different ways. Most Sumatrans wear kris
in front of their bodies and slip them in their belts. More ...
Consumers choose their favorite taxisBy Sugianto Tandra JAKARTA (JP): Asking people which taxi company they prefer is
the same as asking them about their favorite food or clothes --
the answers are too varied. More ...
Indonesia wins NEC Cup bridge in Japan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's men's team wrote another success
bridge story when it won the NEC Cup championship in Tokyo
Friday.It was the second victory since the Indonesian team won the
Australia Open last month by beating the favorites, the host
team. More ...
English: A tricky language indeed... JAKARTA (JP): Hoechst, a world leader in pharmaceuticals and
agrochemicals, urges us to pronounce his company's name as
"Herkst". More ...
'Evita' lacks depth, but oozes with MadonnanessBy Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): When it first hit Broadway in 1978, Evita was
hailed as the most cinematic of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musicals. More ...
Holistic remedies for mother earthAn Earth-saving Revolution: A Means to Resolve Our World's
Problems through Effective Microorganisms;
By Teruo Higa;
Translated into English by Anja Kanal;
Sunmark Publishing Inc. 1996;
336 pages. More ...
Mothers and babysitters have love-hate relationshipBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): To have or to not to have babysitters, that is
the question for many mothers from the middle- to upper-classes
who work outside the home.Take the 37-year-old Shirley Kakiailatu for example. More ...
Watercolor, the medium for calligraphyDear friends,In Chinese traditional art, watercolor has been the formal
medium for both calligraphy and painting. Oil has never been used
as a base in mixing pigments, except the vermilion ink for seals. More ...
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi
6:25 Morning News
6:45 Healthy and Fit
7:00 News
7:30 TV Series: Speed Racer
8:00 Science Film
8:30 Children's Story: Cerita Untuk Anak
9:00 English News Service
9:30 People and Events
10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini
11:00 ... More ...
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