East Timorese urged to remain in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie urged East Timorese on
Sunday to stay part of Indonesia and to vote with their
conscience. More ...
Another Golkar proposition for PDI-P GARUT, West Java (JP): Despite having been rebuffed for an
earlier overture, Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung again made a
proposition to poll winner Indonesian Democratic Party of
Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) saying that the two parties' shared
stance on various ... More ...
Netscape Messenger still leaves a lot to be desiredBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): A reader asked me a couple of months ago what he
could do in order to verify if his message was received by the
addressee. More ...
RI engineers form think tank JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Engineers Association has
established an industrial and technology think tank to help
promote the use of technology. More ...
The composer of 'Bengawan Solo' Most people believe that the composer of the famous song
Bengawan Solo was Mr. Gesang Martodihardjo. But I was surprised
to hear that the composer of the song isn't Gesang, but the late
Sujoko. Mr. More ...
Indonesian woman caught in Pakistan with 3.3 kg heroin JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian woman has been arrested in
Karachi, Pakistan, with 3.3 kilograms of heroin in her
possession, city police chief of detectives Col. Alex Bambang
Riatmodjo said on Sunday.The officer identified the woman only as R.C. More ...
Police investigating case of severed head JAKARTA (JP): Police in Jakarta and their counterparts in
Bajan district of Purworejo, Central Java, have yet come to any
conclusion about the owner of the head and the headless body
which were separately found in East Jakarta and Bajan district
recently. More ...
'I am tired,' NU chief Gus Dur says SEMARANG (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid, chairman of the country's
largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), said he did not
wish to be reelected chairman in November."I am tired. More ...
Primary school pupils sold unidentified pillsBy Ida Indawati Khow JAKARTA (JP): Drug dealers have at least one thing in common:
a desire to see people addicted to the drugs they sell. More ...
Indonesia and the future of ASEAN The following article is based on an address by Rodolfo C.
Severino, Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian
Nations, at a conference on "ASEAN Into the New Millennium: The
Road Ahead" sponsored by the Indonesia Council on World Affairs
in ... More ...
It's decision time Today, Monday Aug. 30, is a historic and decisive moment for
the people of East Timor. For the first time ever, the people in
this territory will vote, hopefully in a free, fair and peaceful
fashion, to determine their own future. More ...
Two suspects named in ship tragedy SORONG, Irian Jaya: Police detained a ship captain and an
official of a transportation agency at Teminabuan in connection
with the capsized Sembra vessel in a Sorong regency river estuary
which claimed 29 lives. More ...
Ballinium at Nusa Dua Beach JAKARTA (JP): Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa Resort announced on
Saturday that it would greet the turn of the century in the warm
and elegant Balinese way with a party called the Ballinium. More ...
Law discussion on Aceh should include ulemas JAKARTA (JP): Observers are calling on the House of
Representatives to include Aceh ulemas and community leaders in
the deliberation of a new bill on the special status of the
troubled province. More ...
NGOs rebuke WB for softening against bank scam JAKARTA (JP): Non-governmental organizations lambasted the
World Bank on Saturday for softening its stance on the
administration of President B.J. Habibie over the high profile
Bank Bali scandal. More ...
Murder victim's family arrested KUDUS, Central Java: Police here arrested a wife and son of a
murdered businessman as well as four other suspects,Antara
reported on Saturday.Hendro Purnomo, 41, was known for his involvement in soccer
gambling. The report did not say when he was killed. More ...
Two more babies die of malnutrition in Central Java KARANGANYAR, Central Java (JP): At least two babies have died
of malnutrition, 55 more are severely undernourished while more
than 5,900 under-five-year-old children have been suffering from
various symptoms of hunger-related diseases over the ... More ...
Rights body urges review of Irian policies JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): The National Commission on Human
Rights has urged the government to review all policies that have
led to the disadvantage of the people of Irian Jaya.In an Aug. More ...
WebPasskey: A password passport for Net travelersBy Lim Tri Santosa BANDUNG (JP): I am only guessing at the requirements to
initiate a nuclear holocaust, but after seeing most of the
classic apocalypse movies, I figure that the guys in the missile
room and the president have passwords. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Sketch Exhibition: Paradigma Seni Rupa Indonesia, by Srihadi
Soedarsono, at Galeri Lontar, Komunitas Utan Kayu, Jl. Utan Kayu
68 H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until
Sept. 27. More ...
WCS-IP clarifies We wish to comment on the article in The Jakarta Post on Aug.
9, 1999, Six Sumatran tigers die in reservation, concerning the
deaths of tigers at Way Kambas National Park in Lampung, Sumatra. More ...
ACeS ready to compete with other regional operators JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian-based multinational satellite
telecommunications firm PT Asia Cellular Satellite (ACeS) is
optimistic it is ready to compete with other operators in
providing satellite-based Personal Communications Services (PCS)
in the ... More ...
Indofood to boost output to meet higher demand JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed food giant PT Indofood Sukses
Makmur plans to raise its instant noodle production by 6.25
percent to 8.5 billion packs next year to meet an expected higher
domestic and overseas demand. More ...
Bogor woman electrocuted BOGOR (JP): A 55-year-old plantation worker was electrocuted
on Thursday when she touched an electrified gate by mistake in
Kranggan Puspasari village, Citeureup subdistrict, here on
Thursday morning. More ...
Miners buried alive in Pongkor mountain BOGOR (JP): Rescue workers and local villagers on Sunday
temporarily halted the search for bodies of illegal gold miners
thought to be buried in a landslide on Monday beneath the mud of
Pongkor mountain. More ...
Overcoming threats to Indonesia's future prosperityBy Stephen J. Woodhouse JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to recognize and deal
effectively with a number of external and internal threats to its
long term development and prosperity. More ...
Two killed on eve of East Timor ballot DILI, East Timor (JP): Two people were killed in a clash
between pro-Jakarta and proindependence groups here on Sunday,
the eve of the landmark ballot on the troubled territory's
future. More ...
Orangutans seized from residents BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: A government conservation team
has confiscated seven orangutans from residents here, Antara
reported on Sunday. More ...
Parents report rape of toddler daughter JAKARTA (JP): Parents reported to Cakung Police on Friday that
their four-year-old daughter had been raped by neighbors. More ...
Parents demand justice for son killed in initiationBy Fabiola Desy Unidjaja SERANG, West Java (JP): The parents of a student who died
during an initiation ceremony last week said on Sunday they
wanted those guilty of their son's death brought to trial. More ...
Police urge government to reopen Ambon airport JAKARTA (JP): Maluku Police chief Col. Bugis Saman urged the
Ministry of Communications on Saturday to reopen Pattimura
Airport as paralyzed air transportation had severely affected the
province. More ...
Bogor councilors sworn in BOGOR (JP): The City Council here saw new faces at the
swearing in of 45 councilors on Friday morning.The 1999-2004 council is dominated by the Indonesian
Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) with 12 seats,
followed closely by the Golkar Party with 11 seats. More ...
PT McDermott denies graft in gas project JAKARTA (JP): Marine construction company PT McDermott
Indonesia denied allegations on Saturday that it won a bid for
the construction of a giant gas pipeline project in the South
China Sea due to corruption practices."The allegation of corruption ... More ...
Discriminative immigration laws Sometime ago, my wife Elis Suminar asked the Ministry of
Justice why there was gender discrimination in immigration laws
and why it was so difficult for Indonesian legislators to start a
national debate recognizing the benefits of dual nationality. Mr.
A. More ...
Ever Shine reports profit JAKARTA (JP): PT Ever Shine Textile Industry Tbk announced on
Saturday a consolidated net profit of Rp 53.03 billion (US$7.07
million) in the first six months, compared to a net loss of Rp
41.84 billion in the same period last year. More ...
Suzuki's motorbike service Recently, I decided to get my motorbike serviced at a
registered Suzuki garage in Hayam Wuruk. My bike is a Suzuki TS
(Trail) and I prefer to have it serviced at a reputable garage
rather than one of the many small ones around Jakarta. More ...
Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC:
The Mummy 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15
Entrapment 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55
Warlock 3 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15
Midsummer Night Dream 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55
Blast From The Past ... More ...
Dynaplast's profit surges JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Dynaplast announced on
Saturday a consolidated net income of Rp 14.5 billion (about
US$1.93 million) in the first half of the year ending on June 30.
This is a 49 percent increase over the corresponding period last
year. More ...
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