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67 articles.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Sutiyoso seeks to limit migrants

Sutiyoso seeks to limit migrants JAKARTA: City Governor Sutiyoso wants to issue new regulations limiting incoming migrants claiming many cause problems in the capital city."Until now we can only ask the migrants not to come here and stay in Jakarta. But it's not effective.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/AIDS: Twisted view leads farmer to ruin

AIDS: Twisted view leads farmer to ruinFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Kartam never imagined such news could bring a hell that came close to ruining his life forever.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/A safe journey home

A safe journey home Every year at around the time when the holy month of Ramadhan is about to come to a close, millions of Jakarta's residents start packing their baggage to make the journey home to their native towns or villages to share the joy of Idul Fitri, or Lebaran -- a genuine ...

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Cafes: Comfortable weekend places for all

Cafes: Comfortable weekend places for allAsniar Sahab Contributor The Jakarta Post Cafes have been growing fairly rapidly in Jakarta recently and have become a lifestyle choice. They are popping up most noticeably at shopping centers.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Govt raises $300m in partial sale of Telkom

Govt raises $300m in partial sale of TelkomTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has sold 11.9 percent of its shares in the publicly-listed telecommunications company PT Telkom at Rp 2,600 (about US$0.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Women win human rights honor

Women win human rights honorTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Woman activists Suraiya Kamaruzzaman and Ester Jusuf Purba have been declared the joint winners of this year's Yap Thiam Hien human rights award.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Legal loopholes haunt Tommy's investigation

Legal loopholes haunt Tommy's investigationEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the euphoria over Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's arrest settles, the burning question now is whether police, and eventually prosecutors, will have a water-tight case to bring against him.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/At night, close your ears

At night, close your ears In Jakarta, the hurly burly national capital, the virtue of politeness seems to have been gradually driven to the outskirts.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Rp 800m robber shot in Cepu

Rp 800m robber shot in Cepu SEMARANG: One of the four criminals who attempted to snatch Rp 800 million from employees of the state-owned forestry company PT Perhutani in Cepu, Blora regency, was shot dead by the local police.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/The Ford-Kissinger-Soeharto conspiracy doomed E. Timor

The Ford-Kissinger-Soeharto conspiracy doomed E. TimorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The following are excerpts of the transcript of discussion between Presidents Gerald Ford and Soeharto in Jakarta on Dec.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Official to be dismissed for failing to take out the trash

Official to be dismissed for failing to take out the trashAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the Bekasi mayoralty's decision to close the Bantar Gebang garbage dump, the Jakarta administration appears set to fire the head of the City Sanitation Agency Saksono Soehodo for failing ...

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Pertamina will lose dominance in next two years

Pertamina will lose dominance in next two years What will happen to Pertamina after the introduction of the new oil and gas law remains uncertain, although the state oil and gas company says it is ready to compete in a free market.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Fast Facts

Fast Facts Official name: United Arab Emirates (UAE) Form of government: Federation Capital: Abu Dhabi Area: 83,600 sq km Population: 3.13 million Official language: Arabic Other languages: English, Persian, Hindi, Urdu Currency: Arab Emirates dirham (Dh or AED) Exchange rate: Dh 3.671 = US$1.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Govt won't seek to solve KPC dispute through arbitration

Govt won't seek to solve KPC dispute through arbitrationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will not go to international arbitration to resolve the protracted dispute over the divestment of a 51 percent stake in coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) as it sees little chance of ...

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Idul Fitri, Xmas travelers begin to leave Jakarta

Idul Fitri, Xmas travelers begin to leave JakartaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the Idul Fitri and Christmas holidays draw near people have started to leave the capital to head back to their hometowns across the country.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/KAI and West Java step up security for rail traffic

KAI and West Java step up security for rail trafficYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Cirebon On the eve of the Idul Fitri holiday and Christmas, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), the state-owned railway company, has launched a joint effort with West Java authorities against an increase of ...

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Dec. 7

Rupiah Rates Dec. 7 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,870.00 9,870.00 10,422.00 10,318.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/More shopping malls open in Jakarta, and Botabek

More shopping malls open in Jakarta, and Botabek At least three shopping malls in Jakarta and surrounding areas of Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi (Botabek) began operating during the third quarter of this year.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Tachers reject move

Tachers reject moveMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six teachers of state junior high school No.3 in Cileduk, Tangerang, said they would file a lawsuit against their headmaster for illegally trying to transfer them to other schools.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/After Kandahar the Middle East must top the agenda

After Kandahar the Middle East must top the agendaMartin Woollacott Guardian News Service London The contrast between the American bombs that are falling around Kandahar and the Israeli missiles which have battered Gaza is a sharp one.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/RI and Australia to work together on dumping

RI and Australia to work together on dumpingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Australia have agreed to strengthen anti-dumping cooperation, head of the Indonesian Committee on Anti-Dumping (KADI), Rizal Arwin, said in Canberra on Friday.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Sporting links to boost Indonesia-Portugal relations

Sporting links to boost Indonesia-Portugal relationsNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Portugal is offering Indonesia its expertise and experience in sports in a move aimed at bolstering diplomatic ties between the two countries on a people-to-people level.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Batam minimum wage hike gets mixed reaction

Batam minimum wage hike gets mixed reactionFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam A five percent increase in the minimum wage in Batam has sparked mixed reactions from employers, local authorities, labor unions and workers.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/JP/5/HOME

JP/5/HOMEAppliance purchases rebound to precrisis levelsJamuna Nair The Jakarta Post Contributor Home appliances. What are they? They are things that have made us appear 20th century and our ancestors dated.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/A land of time-honored traditions and rapid lifestyle changes

A land of time-honored traditions and rapid lifestyle changes What do many Indonesians have in mind when they think of the United Arab Emirates? Its oil? Sand? Dates? Football? Emirates airline? The teasing prices at its airport duty-free shops? Or simply as one of the richest countries in the ...

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Golkar bobs and weaves but foes ready for a long fight

Golkar bobs and weaves but foes ready for a long fightKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Golkar Party politicians vowed on Friday to intensify their efforts to block a move to set up a House of Representatives' committee of inquiry to probe party chief Akbar Tandjung's alleged involvement ...

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/JP/FESTIVE

JP/FESTIVEBali Offering joyous festivities for old and young OR Celebrate your holiday in style on the Island of the GodsORCelebrate your holiday in style in BaliRita A.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/A safe journey home

A safe journey home Every year, at around the time Ramadhan comes to an end, millions of Jakarta residents begin packing their bags to make the annual pilgrimage to their native towns and villages.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Campaign to promote tolerance and peace

Campaign to promote tolerance and peaceFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local pacifists have embarked on a campaign to show the world that most Indonesians are tolerant, moderate and peace-loving.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/A safe journey home

A safe journey home Every year, before the holy moth of Ramadhan comes to an end, millions of Jakarta residents begin packing their bags to make the annual pilgrimage to their native towns and villages to share the joy of Idul Fitri, or Lebaran with their closest friends and family.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Semen Gresik employees oppose sale

Semen Gresik employees oppose saleDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of employees of the state-owned cement maker PT Semen Gresik staged a peaceful demonstration on Friday at the Tuban regency administration in East Java to garner support to oppose the planned sale of the company ...

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Thousands fishermen fail to go fishing

Thousands fishermen fail to go fishing TANGERANG: Thousands of fishermen in the northern coastal area of Tangerang regency in Banten province have been forced to attempt to find alternative incomes as strong seasonal winds continue.HM.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Police launch special security operations

Police launch special security operations JAKARTA: Jakarta police will start conducting "Ketupat" and "Lilin" 2001 operations on Thursday to ensure security ahead of the Islamic post-fasting holiday of Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year, officials said Wednesday.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Illegal VOIP operators get ultimatum

Illegal VOIP operators get ultimatum JAKARTA: The government has given unlicensed Internet telephone operators until May 31, 2002 to cooperate with licensed operators or be shut down.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Mideast peace must now top agenda

Mideast peace must now top agendaMartin Woollacott, Guardian News Service, London The contrast between the American bombs that are falling around Kandahar and the Israeli missiles which have battered Gaza is a sharp one.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/No politicking behind reshuffle: IBRA Chief

No politicking behind reshuffle: IBRA ChiefBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The reshuffling of top officials at the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) was to prepare for the meeting of tougher targets next year, said IBRA chief I Putu Gede Ary Suta on Friday, as he dismissed ...

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Building a relationship with a 'headhunter'

Building a relationship with a 'headhunter'Pri Notowidigdo, Amrop Hever, Global Executive Search Are you thinking about contacting a "headhunter" to develop your career? If so, here are a few tips to build a relationship based on mutual respect, trust, and helping each other.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Govt foils log smuggling attempt, detains vessels

Govt foils log smuggling attempt, detains vesselsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has managed to foil a log smuggling attempt in Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan, and detained three foreign- flagged ships that were to have been used to transport the wood, Minister of ...

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Search goes on for Theys' missing driver

Search goes on for Theys' missing driverR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Aristoteles Masako, who witnessed the kidnapping of his former employer, Papuan independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluway, is still missing.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Stone Lithographs and Paintings by Ken Pattern, Koi Galeri/Restoran Jl Mahakam I/2 (Tel: 722 2864), 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. until Dec. 31. * Indonesian Comic part 2, The British Council, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Diarrhea kills 11 in Aceh

Diarrhea kills 11 in Aceh A diarrhea outbreak has hit the strife-torn province of Aceh, claiming six more human lives early this week, local health officials say."The epidemic has spread to Jaya and Sampoeniet sub-districts.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/State of emergency in Poso on hold: Police

State of emergency in Poso on hold: PoliceFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police Chief Gen.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Lack of clear strategy hampers IT development

Lack of clear strategy hampers IT developmentAlexander Rusli, Lecturer, Faculty of Computer Science, University of Indonesia So far the government seems indecisive in determining its vision regarding information technology and telecommunications.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/JP/ /

JP/ / Crude oil and gas production for September 2001 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Crude oil/bpd Natural gas/mscfd ------------------------------------------------------------------ Pertamina 86,000 ...

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Gambang Kromong, the jazz band of Betawi

Gambang Kromong, the jazz band of Betawi------------------- Ida Indawati Khouw The Jakarta Post Jakarta ------------------- At weekends, rumah kawin (wedding halls) lining the roads in the Chinese peranakan areas of Tangerang (peranakan being the offspring of marriages between ethnic Chinese ...

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Suspected World Bank aid leak in N. Sumatra

Suspected World Bank aid leak in N. SumatraApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan World Bank officials have asked North Sumatra Governor Tengku Rizal Nurdin to investigate the alleged embezzlement of Rp 276.5 million as part of its financial assistance package to eight regencies in the province.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Police detective chief replaced

Police detective chief replacedEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Adang Rochjana was replaced as chief detective of the Jakarta Police on Friday, a week after his success in arresting fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Rini to present Indonesia fund in New York

Rini to present Indonesia fund in New YorkThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini M.S.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/House approves budget revision

House approves budget revisionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives budget commission has approved the 2001 revised state budget which sees a slightly wider deficit.The government proposed the revision earlier this week, one month before the budget year ends on Dec.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Angkasapura lays on 58 additional flights

Angkasapura lays on 58 additional flights TANGERANG: To anticipate increased domestic air travel ahead of the Idul Fitri celebrations, the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport operator, PT. Angkasapura II, has laid on 58 extra flights serving domestic destinations.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 7, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,175 ...

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Thousands fishermen fail to go fishing

Thousands fishermen fail to go fishing TANGERANG: Thousands of fishermen in the northern coastal area of Tangerang regency in Banten province have been forced to attempt to find alternative incomes as strong seasonal winds continue.HM.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/WBC 'awards' Indonesia six-month ban

WBC 'awards' Indonesia six-month banMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Boxing Council (WBC) has issued a six-month ban on Indonesian boxers from taking part in international tournaments due to the high incidence of boxing-related deaths, which has seen five casualties in the past 18 ...

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Nurses stage protest

Nurses stage protestThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than 100 nurses of Cikini private hospital held a demonstration on Friday, demanding the hospital management increase their salaries and take legal action against a corruption case in the hospital.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Gambang Kromong, the beats of Betawi jazz

Gambang Kromong, the beats of Betawi jazzIda Indawati Khouw, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At weekends, rumah kawin (wedding halls) lining the roads in the Chinese peranakan areas of Tangerang (peranakan being the offspring of marriages between ethnic Chinese and those from other ethnic groups), such ...

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Prosecutor faces investigation for alleged blackmail

Prosecutor faces investigation for alleged blackmailTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office will grill one of its prosecutors, Harun Al Rasyid, for allegedly attempting to blackmail a suspect in a Rp 4.6 billion corruption case.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 3:00 a.m. Ramadhan Program 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:30 Ramadhan Program 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Variety Show 10:30 Documentary 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/New dump sites yet to be prepared

New dump sites yet to be prepared As the closure of the city's main refuse disposal site at Bantar Gebang, Bekasi nears, the city administration is currently scrambling for new locations, while officials at most of the appointed sites said they had yet to make preparations.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaSaturday Maghrib 6:01 p.m.Sunday Imsak 3:58 a.m. Subuh 4:08 a.m.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Pertamina, Riau to take over CPP block next year

Pertamina, Riau to take over CPP block next yearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government expects state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina and the province of Riau to set up a joint venture to take over the operation of the Coastal Plains Pekanbaru (CPP) block from American firm PT Caltex Pacific ...

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/"Sales" do not always offer good bargains

"Sales" do not always offer good bargains The end-of-year holiday shopping bonanza is soon to arrive. Shops, department stores and traditional marketplaces have become more colorful than usual. Signs of big discounts, some of up to 70 percent, have been placed at most department stores.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Press Council asks to handle disputes

Press Council asks to handle disputesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Executive director of the Press Council Lukas Luwarso expressed disagreement on Friday over the government's plan to involve the National Police in handling any press outlet considered to be damaging public interests.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Diamonds, best of all gems

Diamonds, best of all gemsFabian H. Chandra, Gemologist, Jakarta Answering the seemingly simple question, 'What kind of gems are found in Indonesia?', is actually quite difficult. There are lots of them but the most important are diamonds, pearls, opals, quartzes and chalcedonies.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Wide heels bad for your knees

Wide heels bad for your knees Agencies, Washington New research has shown that chunky heels are just as bad for the knees as spindly stilettos. Women who want to add height and walk comfortably opt for wide heels.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/Police attack military police office in Indramayu

Police attack military police office in IndramayuNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Dozens of police from Indramayu Police precinct in West Java pelted on Thursday the military police office in Indramayu to protest the arrest of First Insp.

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/An adventure of the most rapid lifestyle changes

An adventure of the most rapid lifestyle changes What do many Indonesians have in mind about this country? Its oil? Sand? Date? Football team and leagues? The Emirate Airline? The teasing prices at its airport dutyfree shops? Or simply as one of the richest countries in the world?Many of us ...

Sat, 08 Dec 2001

JP/New oil and gas law goes ahead despite protests

New oil and gas law goes ahead despite protestsHendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post Jakarta Despite opposition from some oil-rich provinces and nationalist oil experts, the new oil and gas law is likely to go ahead and become effective next year.