Police expo in September JAKARTA (JP): In commemoration of its 55th anniversary, the
National Police will hold a four-day exhibition called "Police
Expo 2001" from Sept. 27 to Sept. 30 at Bung Karno sports
stadium, in Senayan, Central Jakarta. More ...
Edy admits to hiding evidence YOGYAKARTA (JP): Sec. Adj. Insp. Edy Wuryanto, who is being
tried by the military tribunal here for concealing evidence in
the murder of local journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin, also
known as Udin, admitted to the panel of judges that he had taken
and concealed a ... More ...
Reshuffle in Indonesia's national soccer team still needed JAKARTA (JP): Following an evaluation of its recent tour to
Perth, experimentation with a player reshuffle is still
considered necessary for Indonesia's national soccer team prior
to the start of its campaign in the Southeast Asian (SEA) ... More ...
Traffic in Senen rerouted JAKARTA (JP): Traffic passing along Jl. Letjen Suprapto and
Kramat Bunder heading to Senen train station from Cempaka Putih
and vice versa will be temporarily rerouted starting July 27th to
August 14th due to railway repair works along the street. More ...
Look out for a return to authoritarianism An advocator for the Constitution's overhaul, Smita
Notosusanto, shares some major concerns expected under the new
president. More ...
Computer terms in Indonesian Your article of July 21, 2001, titled "PC software in
Indonesian to be launched", really amused me, especially the
terms that are supposed to be used in the software such as
tetikus for computer mouse, sandi lewat for password, and most of
all unduh for download. More ...
Korean car makers expect larger share of local market JAKARTA (JP): South Korean car makers KIA and Hyundai are
upbeat they will be able to control a larger share of the
Indonesian market despite tight competition in the local market. More ...
Will Hamzah change his modest ways? JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of Hamzah Haz's neighbors found many
changes at his private house in narrow Jl. Tegalan, Pal Meriam,
East Jakarta, but many questioned whether the new Vice President
would change his modest ways. More ...
Judge who sentenced Tommy to prison gunned down JAKARTA (JP): Justice M. Syafiuddin Kartasasmita, who
sentenced former president Soeharto's son and golfing buddy to
jail for corruption, was shot dead on Thursday morning while
driving to work at the Supreme Court. More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 26, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume
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An unlikely duet After two days of tense meetings, Indonesia's highest policy-
making body, the People's Consultative Assembly, has put its
faith in Hamzah Haz, chairman of the United Development Party
(PPP), to assist President Megawati Soekarnoputri as the
country's vice president. More ...
Uncle, nephew run over by old sedan on sidewalk TANGERANG (JP): A young child was killed instantly with a
broken skull while his uncle died in a medical clinic hours later
after an out-of-control old Chevrolet sedan hit them on a street
sidewalk on Jl. More ...
Former governors to be questioned over alleged Kemayoran land scam JAKARTA (JP): The City Council will question two former
governors over the change of status of 44 hectares of land at the
site of the former Kemayoran airport, Central Jakarta, from the
city administration's control to that of a ... More ...
Officials to enforce travel bans JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Immigration has
announced that the passports of every person who is banned from
traveling abroad will be taken and temporarily held by the
immigration office that issued the document. More ...
Megawati advised to 'avoid' rights trials JAKARTA (JP): Observers have suggested that President Megawati
Soekarnoputri had better avoid efforts to bring to court past
human rights violation cases if she wants to stay in power until
2004. More ...
Nokia launches new product JAKARTA (JP): Finnish handphone manufacturer Nokia introduced
on Thursday its newest model, the Nokia 9210 Communicator, to the
Indonesian market.The 9210, unlike the older 9110i, is equipped with a color
screen featuring 4096 colors. More ...
BPEN pessimistic on government's 2001 export target JAKARTA (JP): The National Agency for Export Development
(BPEN) said on Thursday the government's 2001 non-oil and gas
export target of US$51. More ...
Two justices go on trial for 'receiving' bribes JAKARTA (JP): Two Supreme Court justices went on trial at the
Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday for allegedly
receiving Rp 50 million in bribes each. More ...
Ginandjar, looking good! I would like to congratulate Ginandjar on his miraculous
recovery! It appears that he no longer requires the wheelchair,
or perhaps the life support machine and intravenous drips that
prevented him from turning up at the Attorney General's Office a
couple of months ago to ... More ...
Gus Dur leaves Merdeka Palace for U.S. JAKARTA (JP): For thousands of passionate supporters, former
president Abdurrahman Wahid left the Merdeka Palace on Thursday
afternoon full of grace.Before officially leaving the palace for the U.S. More ...
Eleven ISPs to operate under Lintasarta networks JAKARTA (JP): Data communications company PT Aplikanusa
Lintasarta said on Thursday that 11 Internet service provider
(ISP) companies across Indonesia would soon begin rolling out
their services using a wholesale dial-up solution. More ...
A classically good time at Classic Rock JAKARTA (JP): It was a Saturday afternoon at The Jakarta Post
and as usual, I was languidly doodling while eying the twelve
voluptuous new hackettes who had just jetted in from the New York
Times for a spot of on-the-job training (don't believe a word ... More ...
National team reshuffle still needed JAKARTA (JP): Following an evaluation of its recent tour to
Perth, experimentation with a player reshuffle is still
considered necessary for Indonesia's national soccer team prior
to the start of its campaign in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games
in Kuala ... More ...
Official slashed over parking argument JAKARTA (JP): Two suspected hoodlums were arrested in Menteng,
Central Jakarta, by police on Wednesday afternoon, for allegedly
slashing a city official who banned them from managing street
parking. More ...
Hamzah's win gets mixed reaction JAKARTA (JP): People in the capital had mixed reactions to the
election of Hamzah Haz, chairman of the United Development Party
(PPP), as the country's new vice president on Thursday. More ...
New Cabinet to accommodate all major parties: Pramono JAKARTA (JP): Officials of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's
Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan)
confirmed on Thursday the new Cabinet lineup would represent all
of the political powers in the House of Representatives. More ...
Telkom won't sell subsidiaries JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom
denied on Thursday rumors that it would sell its shares in nine
of its subsidiaries. More ...
Government told to focus on unemployment JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(Kadin) has called on the government to focus on the creation of
more job opportunities in its new economic agenda. More ...
Hamzah elected new VP JAKARTA (JP): Hamzah Haz was elected the country's ninth vice
president on Thursday, bringing with him renewed hope for peace
with a call for political parties to come together to support
President Megawati Soekarnoputri's government. More ...
Leprosarium battles society's prejudiceText and photo by Erma S. Ranik SINGKAWANG, West Kalimantan (JP): At first glance there is
nothing unusual about Abdul Gani Mahmud, except that he is seated
in a wheelchair. More ...
Amien calls on PKB faction to rejoin Assembly JAKARTA (JP): People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien
Rais called on the National Awakening Party (PKB) faction during
the closing speech of the Special Session on Thursday to rejoin
the Assembly. More ...
Fire destroys 400 houses BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Fire destroyed at least 400
houses in the densely populated subdistrict of Pelambuan in
Banjarmasin, the capital of South Kalimantan on Wednesday
evening, leaving some 2,300 people homeless.No fatalities were reported. More ...
RI women's team beaten in friendly JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's women's basketball team suffered a
humiliating 145-39 loss to the Canton senior team in its second
friendly in Canton, China, on Thursday, during the teams warm-up
tour for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.Team manager Max B. More ...
'Tomb Raider' not satisfying but not a total disaster eitherBy Joko E.H. Anwar Tomb Raider **1/2 out of four stars; Action/Adventure,
100 minutes; Starring Angelina Jolie, Noah Taylor, Iain Glen,
Daniel Craig, Christopher Barrie, and Jon Voight; Directed by
Simon West; A United International ... More ...
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Java-Instituut in Photos, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna
Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until
July 28.
* Painting, Ceramics Paul Husner, F. Widayanto, Galeri Minima -
Maxima, Jl. More ...
PT DI workers go on strike BANDUNG: Around 200 employees of aircraftmaker PT Dirgantara
Indonesia (PT DI) went on strike on Thursday, while many others
have returned to work after the company had to suspend operations
last week following the demand by employees for an increase in
salary. More ...
Probation sentence sought for Ngadinah TANGERANG (JP): A prosecutor asked the Tangerang District
Court on Thursday to sentence labor activist Ngadinah to a
probation period for inciting other workers to join a strike. More ...
Pertamina finds oil in Irian JAKARTA (JP): State owned oil and gas company Pertamina
announced on Thursday that it had discovered an oil and gas
reserve on Salawati Island in Irian Jaya. More ...
Observers and experts applaud Hamzah's victory JAKARTA (JP): Hamzah Haz's victory in the vice presidential
election was received positively by politicians, observers and
experts alike, who said Hamzah would complement President
Megawati Soekarnoputri to form an effective government. More ...
Foreign exchange traders enjoy brisk business JAKARTA (JP): As the rupiah continued to strengthen on
Thursday after the People's Consultative Assembly voted Hamzah
Haz as the new Vice President, some people rushed to sell their
dollars, fearing that rates would continue to fall. More ...
Inco's net earnings plunge to $7.4m in Q2 JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed nickel mining company PT
International Nickel Indonesia (Inco) reported on Thursday that
its net earnings for the second quarter period this year had
plunged to US$7.4 million from $29. More ...
It's Sony-Gopichand in quarterfinals JAKARTA (JP): Young Indonesian shuttler Sony Dwi Kuncoro
cruised into the quarterfinals of the US$170,000 Sanyo Indonesia
Open quarterfinals, where he will face All England champion
Pullela Gopichand of India. More ...
Megawati to begin first official domestic trip JAKARTA (JP): Newly elected President Megawati Soekarnoputri
will on Friday make her first official domestic trips to
Sumedang, West Java, Palu, Central Sulawesi and Makassar, South
Sulawesi. More ...
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