Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Bramasto's Collections 1939-1996, Gallery Twilite
Cafe, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24A, South Jakarta (Phone: 7194270),
until Feb. 28.
* Fine Art, Galeri Nasional Indonesia (the National Gallery),
Jl. More ...
'Mbah' Maridjan keeps faith on Mt. MerapiBy Heru Prasetya YOGYAKARTA (JP): Mbah Maridjan takes a deep drag on his
cigarette, the very picture of serenity. More ...
UI students sue rector over suspensions JAKARTA (JP): Six University of Indonesia students who were
suspended for staging a rally protesting against additional
college fees, filed a lawsuit at the Jakarta State Administrative
Court (PTUN) against the University's rector on Thursday. More ...
East Timorese becoming guests in their own landThe following are excerpts from an interview with sociologist
George Junus Aditjondro with The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti,
following his one-week visit to East Timor in early January. More ...
Abdurrahman asked to step aside and let Megawati lead JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to prevent further political
turmoil, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI
Perjuangan) suggested that President Abdurrahman Wahid step aside
and let Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri take the lead. More ...
Gunfight among security personnel erupts in Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): A gunfight between disputed security
personnel took place on Thursday in two villages, Lateri and
Passo in Teluk Ambon Baguala district some 12 kilometers east of
Ambon, forcing hundreds of residents to flee the area, ... More ...
Pertamina under pressure to continue unleaded gasoline JAKARTA (JP): Retailers of unleaded gasoline for two-stroke
engines (BB2L) came to the office of state-own oil company
Pertamina on Thursday, demanding a cancellation of the company's
decision to cease production of the gasoline by January ... More ...
Residents complain about pollution BOGOR (JP): A leather processing plant located on Jl. Raya
Tlajung Udik has been accused of disposing of its waste
improperly and polluting neighborhood wells, an official has
said. More ...
Indomaret's existence questioned JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has questioned the
existence of "Indomaret" minimarkets due to their inappropriate
locations, as they are mostly found in housing complexes. More ...
Majority of House factions endorse investigation result JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives voted to endorse
the result of the investigation into the State Logistics Agency
(Bulog) and Brunei financial scandals on Thursday. More ...
PBB to expel two for going against party line JAKARTA (JP): The Crescent Star Party (PBB) executive board
will dismiss legislators Hartono Mardjono and Abdul Qodir
Djaelani from the party's membership over their claim that they
are the legitimate chairman and secretary-general of the ... More ...
Demonstrators turn out if force outside House JAKARTA (JP): Braving heavy rain, thousands of protesters
swarmed the streets around the House of Representatives (DPR) on
Thursday to apply pressure on President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur"
Wahid to resign over alleged involvement in two financial
scandals. More ...
Daihatsu's new city car set to enter tight market JAKARTA (JP): PT Daihatsu Astra Motor launched on Thursday its
new city car, the Young Recreational Vehicle (YRV), with an
upbeat annual sales target of 1,000 units amid an estimated
sluggish market. More ...
Two would-be haj pilgrims die SURABAYA: Two elderly people who were scheduled to go on the
haj to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, passed away before they were able to
make the pilgrimage. More ...
Perhutani loses $49m through theft JAKARTA (JP): State-owned forestry company Perum Perhutani
lost Rp 464.8 billion (US$49 million) worth of trees last year
because of widespread theft at its forestry concessions on Java.Perhutani President Abas Ts told reporters on Wednesday that
some 2. More ...
Local officials are 'not qualified' TANGERANG (JP): Most local officials are not qualified because
their appointment is affected by conflicting interests, which
explains why they give a poor service to the public, an activist
said on Thursday. More ...
Bank Indonesia won't follow U.S. Fed rate cut move: Official JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (BI) will maintain its tight
monetary policy despite the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to
cut interest rates by 0.5 percent on Wednesday, central bank
deputy governor Miranda Goeltom said here on Thursday. More ...
Residents wish to stay put despite volcanic hazards MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): The government will not insist
that residents living on the slopes of Mount Merapi leave their
homes and relocate to another area despite the mountain's
frequent volcanic activity. More ...
Indocitra Finance to change its core business focus JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed multi-financing company PT
Indocitra Finance said on Thursday it was planning to convert
itself into an investment firm due to the gloomy outlook for its
present business activities. More ...
Court decides Syahril's graft trial to continue JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court decided on
Thursday to continue the graft trial of Bank Indonesia (BI)
governor Syahril Sabirin, citing juridical pertinence. More ...
Fill your night with three floors of fun at The beat JAKARTA (JP): This week we've got The beat. It's brand new,
it's in Kemang and it bills itself as one-stop entertainment. More ...
Supporters, opponents of Gus Dur rally again JAKARTA (JP): As most factions of the House of Representatives
(DPR) accepted on Thursday the recommendations of the special
committee on the Bulog and Brunei scandals, thousands of
supporters and opponents of President Abdurrahman Wahid took to
the ... More ...
Hotel vandalism affects tourism BATAM, Riau: Acts of vandalism against the Oasis Hotel in
Batam last Thursday has affected the tourist business, chairman
of the Batam branch of the Association of Indonesian Restaurants
and Hotels (PHRI) Urmy Sungkar says. More ...
Lawyers violate code of ethics frequently: Survey JAKARTA (JP): Most lawyers believe that code of ethics
violations are rampant among them, with bribery topping the list,
a recent survey reveals. More ...
Analysts give mixed reactions on Gus Dur YOGYAKARTA (JP): Observers were mixed in their reaction to
signs that the House of Representatives will pass some type of
censure against President Abdurrahman Wahid. More ...
Doubling-up of leaders occurs at two tax offices JAKARTA (JP): Legal confusion has resulted in two Jakarta tax
offices having double leaders, a councillor said on Thursday.Deputy council's speaker Djafar Badjeber said the minister of
finance inaugurated on Jan. More ...
Gus Dur censured over scandals JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives censured President
Abdurrahman Wahid on Thursday for his alleged involvement in two
financial scandals and agreed to issue a memorandum, which could
be a precursor to an impeachment process against the embattled
President. More ...
Fighting sports tight-lipped on Southeast Asian Games target JAKARTA (JP): Several officials from the pugilistic sports
were adopting a low profile on their targets for the Kuala Lumpur
Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in September, citing the new regional
powerhouse Vietnam as their toughest rival. More ...
Legislators in T. Priok case JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office will summon four
legislators as witnesses in connection with the 1984 incident in
Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, a prosecutor said on Thursday. More ...
PSPS earns draw with Persija in Mandiri soccer league JAKARTA (JP): Host Persija was held to a scoreless draw with
PSPS Pekanbaru of Riau in first round action of the Bank Mandiri
soccer league at Lebak Bulus Stadium on Thursday. More ...
Draft of city bylaw on municipal councils presented JAKARTA (JP): City Council presented on Thursday a rough draft
of a city bylaw on municipal councils. More ...
Suwondo fails to appear in court JAKARTA (JP): The prime suspect in the multi-billion rupiah
State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal, Alip Agung Suwondo, who
was scheduled to stand trial on Thursday, failed to appear in
court on grounds of ill health. More ...
Veteran players continue winning ways at Cigna Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's veteran tennis players continued to
dominate at the 2001 Cigna Open Colors of Life tournament at the
Bung Karno tennis complex. More ...
Three statements from three figures The Jakarta Post on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001 reported on the
front page three statements from three prominent figures in our
republic. Those three statements can be evaluated as having the
same value, with a different nuance. More ...
Megawati deserves presidency As Indonesian citizens we feel ashamed to have a president
like Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid who doesn't respect the law.In addition, he will appoint a minister and then dismiss him
for reasons that are too far fetched to be true. More ...
Government to retain control of airports, seaports: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The government will continue to control the
management and operations of airports and seaports in the country
despite greater authority given to regional administrations, a
senior minister said on Thursday. More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 1, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume
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Closing the gates? Although an inquiry by a special committee in the House of
Representatives has been completed, we have yet to hear the last
word on Buloggate and Bruneigate. More ...
Government appoints agency to promote tourism in U.S. JAKARTA (JP): The government appointed on Thursday Los
Angeles-based Indonesian Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) to
promote the country's tourism in the United States and Canada. More ...
Onshore banks can make overdraft transaction: BI JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia deputy governor Miranda Goeltom
said on Thursday the central bank would allow onshore banks to
lend rupiah to offshore banks through the intraday overdraft
facility. More ...
Taufik may turn down PBSI call to join national team JAKARTA (JP): World number four Taufik Hidayat may not join
the national squad in response to the Badminton Association of
Indonesia (PBSI)'s failure to include his coach Mulyo Handoyo in
the Indonesian Badminton Center. More ...
Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC:
The 6th Day 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15
The Accidental Spy 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55
Cast Away 14:15 17:15 20:15
Vertical Limit 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55
The Art of War ... More ...
Students ask for Nazar trial in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Students grouped under the Acehnese Network
for Justice (JAMAK) staged a protest at the Banda Aceh district
court on Thursday, demanding the trial of detained chief of the
Aceh Referendum Information Center (SIRA) Muhammad Nazar be held
in ... More ...
Amien, Nurcholish urge Gus Dur to resign JAKARTA (JP): As the House of Representatives (DPR) was
drafting its stance towards the results of an investigation into
the Bulog and Brunei financial scandals, calls mounted on
Thursday urging President Abdurrahman Wahid to announce his
immediate ... More ...
TV producers in Indonesia lack good animation: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian television producers' lack of
knowledge about animation and comics has led to serious damage in
children's education and learning process, comic experts said on
Thursday. More ...
Hendri withdraws from Davis Cup team JAKARTA (JP): Men's tennis player Hendri Susilo Pramono
confirmed his withdrawal from Indonesia's Davis Cup team only a
week away from the tie. More ...
Love, the art of cooking blend in 'Woman on Top'By Joko E.H. Anwar Woman on Top (*** out of four stars); Drama/Romance/Comedy,
90 minutes; Starring Penelope Cruz, Murilo Benicio, Harold
Perrineau Jr. More ...
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