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Searching for all articles published on 2001-07-11 ...

52 articles.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Govt has yet to draft plan to end forest fires

Govt has yet to draft plan to end forest fires JAKARTA (JP): While neighboring countries have been complaining about the choking haze caused by Indonesia's forest fires and have called on Indonesia to take action to deal with the problem, the Ministry of Forestry said on Tuesday it had yet to ...

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Acne, a common but disturbing teenage problem

Acne, a common but disturbing teenage problemBy Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): Looking in the mirror and seeing a red blemish or a pimple can be both alarming and disheartening.Acne is one of most common issues in teen years.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Milosevic's extradition

Milosevic's extradition Ironically, international criminal law has taken a giant leap forward in Belgrade. However, it was neither noble nor moving. For it was not the moral compass that showed the way, but political and -- perhaps even more so -- material interests.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Rights violations: Who is to blame?

Rights violations: Who is to blame? This article by lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis is based on his presentation to the International Workshop on Crimes Against Humanity held by the National Commission on Human Rights from June 20 to June 21 in Jakarta.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Steady exodus from C. Aceh continues

Steady exodus from C. Aceh continues BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): There remained a steady exodus of people from Central Aceh to coastal areas in the province as concerns rose following a warning from the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist group that they would step up attacks against security ...

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Marsillam appointed as new AG

Marsillam appointed as new AG JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid appointed on Tuesday his old friend and current Minister of Justice and Human Rights Marsillam Simanjuntak as the new attorney general to replace the late Baharuddin Lopa.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/PDIP to convene its own meeting of party leaders

PDIP to convene its own meeting of party leaders JAKARTA (JP): Officials from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) said on Tuesday they would convene a meeting of political party leaders, with July 15 identified as the most likely date.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/N. Sulawesi displays ambitious port plans

N. Sulawesi displays ambitious port plans MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid is slated to officially open the renovated International Airport of Sam Ratulangi and Bitung International seaport in the city of Manado and Bitung on July 16.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Authorities to raid pedicabs

Authorities to raid pedicabs JAKARTA (JP): The city administration plans to launch another crackdown against pedicabs, which still roam the streets of the capital despite a 1988 ban.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 10, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/ING Aetna Life to maintain workforce

ING Aetna Life to maintain workforce JAKARTA (JP): ING Aetna Life Indonesia, a new insurance company formed from the recent merger between PT ING Insurance Indonesia and PT Aetna Life Indonesia, said it would retain its workforce obtained from the merger to strengthen its presence in the ...

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Honda seeks damages over patent rights

Honda seeks damages over patent rights JAKARTA (JP): Japanese automotive giant Honda Motor Co. Ltd. said on Tuesday it was seeking damages from local importers of Chinese motorcycles for infringing its patents by selling products equipped with patented devices without its permission.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/AGO names Arifin suspect in graft case

AGO names Arifin suspect in graft case JAKARTA (JP): Businessman and politician Arifin Panigoro has been named a suspect for his involvement in several graft cases, the Attorney General's Office announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Gus Dur criticizes House conclusion on shootings

Gus Dur criticizes House conclusion on shootings JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid shared the public's disappointment on Tuesday over the conclusions of the House of Representatives (DPR) on the Trisakti and Semanggi fatal shooting incidents in which 30 youths, mostly students, were ...

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Sodomizer jailed for 1 year

Sodomizer jailed for 1 year JAKARTA (JP): Sodomy defendant Nurochman, 26, did not react when a judge sentenced him to a one-year jail term on Tuesday for sodomizing a teenage boy in February this year.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/New anesthesia procedure for painless labor unveiled

New anesthesia procedure for painless labor unveiled JAKARTA (JP): Doctors here are introducing a new anesthesia technique which would allow expectant mothers to have natural childbirth with less, perhaps even no, pain.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Hendrawan keeps a low profile at Malaysia Open

Hendrawan keeps a low profile at Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): World Champion Hendrawan is keeping a low profile on his chances to grab the men's singles title at the four-star Malaysia Open next week, especially with the application of the new scoring system of the best of five games in seven ...

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/World economic recovery or is it all just talk?

World economic recovery or is it all just talk?By Larry Elliott and Mark Milner LONDON: Rome seemed to agree with the G7 finance ministers at the weekend. Just ahead of the talks, financial markets were on the slide amid a fresh bout of nervousness.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Cover Girl Aneka 2001, another stairway to stardom.

Cover Girl Aneka 2001, another stairway to stardom.Text and photo by Nuraini Razak JAKARTA (JP): Nervous teenage girls squeeze into their flashy designer clothes backstage. They then apply eyeliner and lipstick with careful precision before admiring their reflection in the mirror.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/N. Sulawesi displays ambitious port plans

N. Sulawesi displays ambitious port plans MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid is slated to officially open the renovated International Airport of Sam Ratulangi and Bitung International seaport in the city of Manado and Bitung on July 16.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Enthusiastic mothers gather at stadium for prayers

Enthusiastic mothers gather at stadium for prayers JAKARTA (JP): Under the scorching heat of the noon sun, hundreds of middle-aged women, dressed in Muslim outfits and holding rebana (tambourines), moved with the rhythm of the shalawat (short prayers) being chanted on the stage.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Resettling Pontianak refugees 'a must'

Resettling Pontianak refugees 'a must' PONTIANAK, Central Kalimantan (JP): Relocating the Sambas refugees now held in camps in Pontianak is the best thing the government could do, Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Agum Gumelar said here on Tuesday.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/TV Program: Tuesday July 10, 2001

TV Program: Tuesday July 10, 2001TVRI .TB.30" .90"5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Music8:30 Documentary9:00 Children's Program10:00 Music11:00 Regional News12:00 p.m.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Spotting anemia signs in your children

Spotting anemia signs in your childrenDear Dr. Donya, I have a problem. It concerns my daughter Adithi. She is two years and 10 months old. When she was one year old, she would get an ear infection on and off. By two and half years, she became prone to ear and throat infections.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Team proposes new bus fares increase

Team proposes new bus fares increase JAKARTA (JP): A joint team tasked to calculate city bus fares increases decided on Tuesday to drop the central government subsidy for bus operators and proposed new fares for city buses.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Many Turkish students study in Indonesian universities

Many Turkish students study in Indonesian universities JAKARTA (JP): Unknown to many, since 10 years ago, Indonesia has become an alternative country for Turkish high school graduates wanting to undertake a university education.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Shrek 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Down to You 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Enemy at the Gates 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 3000 Miles to Graceland 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Little Vampire ...

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Two killed by food poisoning

Two killed by food poisoning PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Two people died and 18 others were rushed to hospital on Tuesday after suspected food poisoning at a wedding party at Kutayasa village in Baturraden district.The two victims are 64-year-old Riwen and 56-year-old Matori.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:00 Children's Program 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:30 p.m.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/RI karate squad issued visas to Japan

RI karate squad issued visas to Japan JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Southeast Asian (SEA) Games karate squad was issued the required visas on Tuesday to enter Japan. The visas had been delayed after the squad failed to submit all of the required documents.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Hectic schedule awaits newly crowned Angie

Hectic schedule awaits newly crowned Angie JAKARTA (JP): Wimbledon girls' singles champion Angelique Widjaja arrived home on Tuesday, surprised to see so many people flocking the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport upon her arrival.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Tuesday, July 10)

Pick of the Flicks (for Tuesday, July 10)Hollywood KCShrek 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Down to You 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Enemy at the Gates 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 3000 Miles to Graceland 14:55 ...

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Next LoI to IMF will involve fewer targets: Official

Next LoI to IMF will involve fewer targets: Official JAKARTA (JP): The contents of the government's next Letter of Intent (LoI) to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will cover only about half the number of economic reform targets as are contained in the current LoI, according to a senior ...

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Worthless HCI Card

Worthless HCI Card Before I became a member of Hotel Club Indonesia (HCI), I was told that the HCI Card, at Rp 350,000 per year, entitles me to among others, special benefits, discounts and privileges at Natour's chain of hotels.This proved to be a big lie.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Policemen sent for fear of new violence in Poso

Policemen sent for fear of new violence in Poso PALU, Central Sulawesi (JP): Police have been dispatched to Tentena, a town about 50 kilometers south of Poso, and Ampana subdistrict in Poso following Monday's outbreak of violence, which resulted in at least 100 houses being burned down.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/UN comes under fire from Lebanon, Hizbollah, Israel

UN comes under fire from Lebanon, Hizbollah, IsraelBy Samia Nakhoul BEIRUT (Reuters): A serious crisis is rapidly escalating between Hizbollah, the United Nations and Israel over a controversial videotape linked to last year's abduction by Hizbollah of three Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Participant dies at jamboree

Participant dies at jamboree PURWOKERTO, Jawa Tengah: A participant of the National Boy Scout Jamboree 2001 died from a serious illness at a local hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning, a committee member said.Commander of the Jamboree health unit Lt. Col.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Rupiah rate July 10

Rupiah rate July 10 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,849.00 11,849.00 11,292.00 11,406.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/RI plans cut in rubber output by 70,000 metric tons

RI plans cut in rubber output by 70,000 metric tons JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Tuesday that it planned to cut rubber production by 70,000 metric tons starting next year as part of a joint effort with Thailand and Malaysia to boost world rubber prices.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Small arms trade enslaves children

Small arms trade enslaves childrenBy Chris McGreal GULU, Uganda: Sarah Ayero had never seen a gun before one was put to her head. Three days later, she was learning to dismantle an AK-47 and to kill people at close range. She was 12 years old.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/15 people killed in ship collision

15 people killed in ship collision PALEMBANG, South Sumatra (JP): Fifteen people were killed and five others were missing after a traditional wooden ship, the KM Halimun 02, carrying 156 people, including six crew members, collided on Monday night with the PL Otelo, a ferry belonging ...

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Parents prepare bribes for school admission

Parents prepare bribes for school admission JAKARTA (JP): There is a popular expression among parents when the time comes to register their children for high school: buka toko (open shop).Meaning? Basically, bribery.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Gen. Bimantoro takes 10-day leave of absence

Gen. Bimantoro takes 10-day leave of absence JAKARTA (JP): Outgoing National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro is taking a leave of absence, following Monday's incident when 150 middle-ranking police officers managed to make rebellious statements against him, in a meeting that top ...

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Pinochet case to affect other dictators

Pinochet case to affect other dictatorsBy Jamie Wilson LONDON: For Idi Amin, the former leader of Uganda currently growing gently fatter in a safe house in Saudi Arabia, and numerous other dictators trying desperately to keep a low profile around the world, the last seven days must have been a ...

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/African dies of vodka, heroin

African dies of vodka, heroin JAKARTA (JP): An African died a horrible death on Tuesday morning, after reportedly swallowing a lethal mixture of vodka and heroin at his apartment in Tower II of Rasuna Said Apartments in Kuningan, South Jakarta.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Bogor water firm to raise prices

Bogor water firm to raise prices BOGOR (JP): Bogor regency-owned tap water company PAM Bogor will raise its water rates for customers by around 42 percent from the current rate of Rp 775 per cubic meter of water to Rp 1,100 starting the end of this year or early next year.PAM Bogor spokesman E.E.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Angry, young and Asian

Angry, young and Asian Oldham, Burnley and now Bradford. The flames of racial violence have been spreading across the north of England with a ferocity that has not been seen in decades.In the latest clashes in Bradford, nearly 1,000 youths of Asian origin fought pitched battles with police.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Tasting not so spicy dishes from the island of Lombok

Tasting not so spicy dishes from the island of Lombok JAKARTA (JP): The word Lombok might remind one of the beautiful tourist island in West Nusa Tenggara. But, like many places in the country, the island also has traditional food renowned as far as the capital city.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Not Rowan's but mine

Not Rowan's but mine After reading your article Balai perupa honors three art forms from Pavan Kapoor in the Sunday, June 17, 2001 edition of The Jakarta Post, I am writing to offer my criticism on this subject.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Govt urged to heed Telkom-AriaWest row

Govt urged to heed Telkom-AriaWest row JAKARTA (JP): The government should pay greater attention to the lingering dispute between state PT Telkom and PT AriaWest International, as it could impact on Indonesia's position in the international forum, a senior government official said.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Indonesia's DI asked to join Airbus 'superjumbo' production

Indonesia's DI asked to join Airbus 'superjumbo' production JAKARTA (JP): The European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company NV. (EADS) has asked Indonesia to take part in the production of Airbus Industrie's giant A380 jet airplane, the government said on Tuesday.

Wed, 11 Jul 2001

JP/Olympic Open to go on as scheduled despite security fears

Olympic Open to go on as scheduled despite security fears JAKARTA (JP): Organizers said on Tuesday the Rp 350 million (US$30,000) 2001 Olympic Open golf tournament would go ahead as scheduled from July 31 to Aug. 3 at the Taman Dayu golf course in Pandaan, East Java, despite security concerns.