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54 articles.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/M-WEB to invest $10m next year

M-WEB to invest $10m next yearMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leading Internet firm M-WEB Indonesia, a subsidiary of South Africa-based firm Myriad International Holdings (MIH), said on Wednesday it would continue to invest in the country, despite the currently unfavorable economic ...

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Regents continue to oppose oil and gas law, creates uncertainty in industry

Regents continue to oppose oil and gas law, creates uncertainty in industryAdianto P.Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Uncertainty continues to plague the oil and gas industry as the country's regions persist in rejecting the new oil and gas bill, which was recently approved by the House ...

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Retail industry enjoy $3.5b turnover: Survey

Retail industry enjoy $3.5b turnover: SurveyTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The domestic retail industry is expected to enjoy sales turnover of approximately Rp 36.7 trillion (about US$3.5 billion) in 2001, of which 32.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Bush-Putin summit could create safer world

Bush-Putin summit could create safer worldGuardian News Service, London The three-day summit meeting between U.S.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/RI to give visa-free facility, but only on reciprocal basis

RI to give visa-free facility, but only on reciprocal basisTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesia will amend its immigration laws so as to ease foreigners' permit procedures and to better respect human rights, officials said on Wednesday.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Fake painting in upcoming auction

Fake painting in upcoming auction It has been brought to my attention that there will be an art auction, held by City Auction House in conjunction with The White Gallery, called "Love Heart, Charity for the Children," as written up in The Jakarta Post of Nov. 8, 2001.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/RI to give visa-free facility, but only on reciprocal basis

RI to give visa-free facility, but only on reciprocal basisTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesia will amend its immigration laws so as to ease foreigners' permit procedures and to better respect human rights, officials said on Wednesday.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Nov. 14

Rupiah Rates Nov. 14 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,105.00 11,105.00 10,552.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Eight garment workers arrested in protest

Eight garment workers arrested in protestMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang After firing five warning shots, the police successfully broke up a rally on Wednesday and arrested eight workers of PT Koinus Jaya Garment who had been demonstrating, along with some 250 others, to demand ...

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Govt needs to extend IMF program: Official

Govt needs to extend IMF program: OfficialBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government should extend its agreement to an economic reform program under the supervision of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to maintain badly needed international financial support, ...

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/U.S. continues humming contradictory tune

U.S. continues humming contradictory tuneHarry Bhaskara, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, New York Public attention here has mostly shifted to the U.S.-led military attack on Afghanistan, two months after the Sept.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/North Sulawesi sends 40 students to Philippines

North Sulawesi sends 40 students to PhilippinesYongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado North Sulawesi sent on Wednesday 40 students of several vocational high schools to undergo an apprenticeship program at their own expense in a number of professions in Davao City located in the Philippines.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Ramadhan starts on Friday

Ramadhan starts on Friday JAKARTA: Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agil Munawar said that the fasting month of Ramadhan would start on Friday."The beginning of the fasting month will be Nov.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/The Afghanistan agenda

The Afghanistan agenda While it is still early days yet to pronounce the collapse of the Taliban regime, the fall of Kabul into the hands of Northern Alliance forces has hastened the need for international intervention.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Arroyo's initiative

Arroyo's initiative If nothing else, the visit of the Philippines' president, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, to Jakarta has resulted in some concrete agreements on fighting global terrorism and sharing intelligence information on transnational crimes.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Victims of AMA plane crash evacuated

Victims of AMA plane crash evacuatedR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura The wreckage of the ill-fated Cessna light aircraft that crashed into a hillside in Wanggar subdistrict, Nabire regency, Irian Jaya, was found on Wednesday.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock Prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Nov. 14, 2001 Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,175 ...

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Local hoodlum killed by mob

Local hoodlum killed by mob BOGOR: Angry residents of Kampung Cikarawang, Dramaga subdistrict, Bogor, mobbed an alleged notorious hoodlum to death and threw his body into the Ciapus River late on Tuesday.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Nightclubs and Ramadhan

Nightclubs and Ramadhan Every year it is the same old story, the same problems, arguments and confrontation, and yet solutions and logic are ignored.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/The Afghanistan agenda

The Afghanistan agenda While it is premature to pronounce the collapse of the Taliban regime, the fall of Kabul into the hands of Northern Alliance forces has hastened the need for international intervention.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Benchmark rate flat amid unstable rupiah

Benchmark rate flat amid unstable rupiahThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia's one month SBI promissory notes have entered their sixth week of flat trading, as the rate closed unchanged from last week's position of 17.58 percent after Wednesday's auction, the central bank said.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/JORR to be resumed next January

JORR to be resumed next January JAKARTA: Minister of Resettlement and Regional Infrastructure, Soenarno, said that he was optimistic the development of the neglected Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR) would resume in January.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/WIC to hold charity bazaar

WIC to hold charity bazaar JAKARTA: The annual charity bazaar organized by the Women's International Club will take place Thursday at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Immigration law amended to benefit expatriates

Immigration law amended to benefit expatriatesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia will amend its immigration laws so as to ease foreigners' permit procedures and to better respect human rights, officials said on Wednesday.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/RI awaits UN for Afghanistan mission

RI awaits UN for Afghanistan missionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government on Wednesday said it was awaiting a formal request from the United Nations to deploy troops as part of its probable peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan as Muslim leaders here approved the country's planned participation.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/RI to give visa-free facility, but only on reciprocal basis

RI to give visa-free facility, but only on reciprocal basisTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesia will amend its immigration laws so as to ease foreigners' permit procedures and to better respect human rights, officials said on Wednesday.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/RSCM celebrates 82nd anniversary

RSCM celebrates 82nd anniversary JAKARTA: The state-owned Cipto Mangunkusomo hospital in Central Jakarta (RSCM) celebrated its 82nd anniversary on Wednesday and inaugurated a new hospital director.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Gambling suspects detained

Gambling suspects detainedDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A total of 37 gambling suspects have been arrested since Oct. 25 during a police crackdown on illegal activities such as gambling and the sale of firecrackers, alcohol and drugs.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Seminar* Seminar and performance on Commedia dell'Arte by Marco Luly, at Udayana University, in Denpasar, Nov. 16.Museums and Galleries* Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Phone: 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Sutiyoso signs decree on entertainment spots

Sutiyoso signs decree on entertainment spotsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has signed the decree that orders the closure of a number of entertainment spots during the fasting month of Ramadhan, but which does not explicitly ban the sale of alcoholic drinks at the spots.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Supreme Court Justices fail to testify in bribery trial

Supreme Court Justices fail to testify in bribery trialThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors failed to present three Supreme Court Justices and two former justices at the Supreme Court as witnesses in the corruption case trial of a Jakarta High Court judge on Wednesday.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Hospital lack waste treatment facilities

Hospital lack waste treatment facilitiesFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most hospitals in urban areas have failed to develop adequate waste processing facilities, with hazardous substances still contained within waste posing a serious danger to surrounding residential areas.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Why should we rely on IMF?

Why should we rely on IMF? Despite calls for Indonesia to become self-reliant, the government has taken controversial steps. Finance Minister Boediono hinted that the government will extend its contract with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2002.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Phopto caption

Phopto captionEMERGENCY RIDE Thousands of passengers were stranded at the Blok M bus terminal in South Jakarta on Wednesday as hundreds of bus drivers went on strike after the City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ) altered their routes on Tuesday.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Fear of Chinese military threat is questionable

Fear of Chinese military threat is questionableLu Guangye, China Institute for Strategic International Studies, China Daily, Asia News Network, Beijing China's military modernization efforts adhere to the principle of active defense and will never pose a threat to other nations.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/PSSi drops Asian Games 2002 bid

PSSi drops Asian Games 2002 bidMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) has brought to an end the polemics over its much-questioned demand, for a 2002 Asian Games spot with the Indonesian contingent, after its chief Agum Gumelar announced on Wednesday that a ...

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/200 women protest against violence

200 women protest against violencePanca Nugraha, The Jakarta Post, Mataram In observance of the International Day of the Eradication of Violence against Women, which will fall on Nov.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Comics expo at the British Council

Comics expo at the British Council JAKARTA: The British Council is collaborating with the Indonesian Comic Collectors' Society (Pengki) to hold the second and third part of its comics exhibition from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/PKB leadership conflict intensifies

PKB leadership conflict intensifiesEndy M. Bayuni and Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The leadership feud within the National Awakening Party (PKB) intensified on Wednesday when a national working conference involving supporters of Matori Abdul Djalil gave him a free hand to fire and ...

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Kabul awaits a new goverment

Kabul awaits a new govermentGuardian News Service, London After four weeks of punishing, and at times seemingly unproductive pounding from the air, events on the ground in Afghanistan have moved forward with a jaw-dropping speed.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/'Barong' gathering strengthens spiritual bond

'Barong' gathering strengthens spiritual bondAnanta Wijaya, Contributor, Tabanan, Bali Black cloud blankets the Pucak Padang Dawa hills in Baturiti village, Tabanan. Soon, heavy rains are likely to deluge these hills south of Denpasar. Bali.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Legislator accused of illegal logging

Legislator accused of illegal loggingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Non-governmental organizations urged legal authorities on Wednesday to look into possible links that legislator Abdul Rasyid had with an illegal-logging syndicate in Kalimantan.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/'Graft case loaded with politics'

'Graft case loaded with politics'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Central Bank Governor Syahril Sabirin said Wednesday that politics had highlighted his trial on corruption charges linked to the Bank Bali scandal in 1999 which led to government losses of Rp 904 billion (more ...

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Gafur, Fadel in Mega's hands

Gafur, Fadel in Mega's hands JAKARTA: Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said on Wednesday that concern over the delayed inauguration of governors Abdul Gafur of North Maluku and Fadel Mohammad of Gorontalo could trigger local political unrest.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Military to take tough actions against rioters in Poso

Military to take tough actions against rioters in PosoBadri Jawara, The Jakarta Post, Poso The military has vowed to take resolute action against those involved in or instigating riots in the regency of Poso, the chief of the Tadulako Military Command, which oversees the regency of Poso, Central ...

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/'Fake Kerton' adds color to charity auction for children

'Fake Kerton' adds color to charity auction for childrenMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta News that Sudjana Kerton's Tukang Balon (Balloon seller) was a fake only added to the excitement already generated by the auctioneer's hammer at an art auction held here last weekend.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Gunung Kidul prone to dengue epidemics

Gunung Kidul prone to dengue epidemics YOGYAKARTA: At least 17 of 114 villages in the Gunung Kidul regency are prone to dengue fever epidemics, says a local official.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Plant trees to save environment

Plant trees to save environment JAKARTA: The government has called on the public to take an active role in protecting the country's forests from destruction, which has affected 2.1 million hectares per year.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Ancient precept enshrined in 'homa' ceremony

Ancient precept enshrined in 'homa' ceremonyI Ketut Sumarta, Chief Editor of Sarad magazine, Karangasem, East Bali Hundreds of people from four major villages chant prayers while carrying holy statues to the Pura Taman Sari temple in Budakeling village in Karang Asem, east Bali.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Legal experts debating changes on birth citizenship

Legal experts debating changes on birth citizenshipFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal experts are currently debating a change to the 1958 Law on Citizenship which would allow a child born in Indonesia to obtain citizenship regardless of the parents' nationality.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Family, friends on bury Theys on Saturday

Family, friends on bury Theys on SaturdayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Secretary of the proindependence Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) Thaha Al Hamid said in Jayapura, Irian Jaya, on Wednesday that the body of PDP chairman Theys Hiyo Eluay would be buried on Saturday, and called on all investigating ...

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m.

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Satelindo to launch IPO mid-2002

Satelindo to launch IPO mid-2002The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cellular operator PT Satelindo will float its shares via an initial public offering (IPO) by the middle of next year and was expected to earn US$75 million in cash to help finance the expansion of its network, a senior official said on ...

Thu, 15 Nov 2001

JP/Does Australia really belong to E. Asia?

Does Australia really belong to E. Asia?Jusuf Wanandi, Member, Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta The general elections in Australia brought back to power the Coalition under PM John Howard for the third time.