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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Police to keep Rizieq in custody

Police to keep Rizieq in custody JAKARTA: Police will continue to hold the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) chairman, Al Habib Rizieq Shihab, who is charged with instigating violence and vandalism, for questioning, a senior police officer said on Friday.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Summarecon's indifference

Summarecon's indifference I live in Bukit Gading Villa, which is an "elite" area of Kelapa Gading. We moved to this expensive area to live in the quiet, peaceful and security-controlled comfort that this area supposedly provides, because where we lived previously there was no control, poor ...

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Fashion in 2003: Fresh and sexy

Fashion in 2003: Fresh and sexy Muara Bagdja Contributor Jakarta A romantic style is sweeping the entire fashion world.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Firecracker business booming despite ban

Firecracker business booming despite banMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Police's ambitious goal of a firecracker-free Ramadhan has gone up in smoke, with trade in the potentially fatal and extremely loud explosive devices booming.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Aceh governor seeks talks with GAM leader Hasan Tiro

Aceh governor seeks talks with GAM leader Hasan TiroThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh said on Friday that he wanted to hold talks with Free Aceh Movement (GAM) top leader Hasan Tiro during upcoming peace talks between the government and GAM in Geneva, which is scheduled for ...

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/ASEAN-China summit in Cambodia to chart closer relations

ASEAN-China summit in Cambodia to chart closer relationsS. Pushpanathan, Assistant Director, External Relations, ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta ASEAN and China will be holding their annual summit on 4 Nov. 4, 2001 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Community rags find their niche in housing complexes

Community rags find their niche in housing complexesNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid the rapid process of globalization, community media still has its niche especially thanks to its proximity to the readers.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Shopping center boom continues despite economy

Shopping center boom continues despite economyThe Jakarta Post Jakarta At least seven new shopping centers plan to start operating in the last quarter of the year throughout Greater Jakarta, adding some 140,000 square meters of retail space in the area, a property consultant said.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Restoring confidence to the global economy

Restoring confidence to the global economy Horst Kohler Managing Director International Monetary Fund Washington The Straits Times Asia New Network Singapore The world is in a state of heightened uncertainty.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 2, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 2, 2002Exhibitions * Painting Ziarah Masa Silam by Agussis, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3140554), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Nov. 7. * Mask by Gallis and Rakidi, The British Council, S.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Rikza Abdullah

Rikza Abdullah Contributor JakartaCity boutiques offer more choice of designer clothes As the Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year holidays draw closer, Jakartans are preparing by visiting boutiques and other stores to find casual dresses that will be suitable for different occasions during the ...

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/'It's better to take what you're given'

'It's better to take what you're given' Despite the fact that the tripartite agreement on the 7 percent provincial minimum wage increase will be implemented in January 2003, many low-income workers are skeptical about the amount of the hike.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Indonesia today: Waiting for a new Bonaparte

Indonesia today: Waiting for a new Bonaparte Part 1 of 2Satish Mishra Head United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovey Jakarta satish.mishra@undp.org These are confusing times. Indonesia is a country praised for its religious tolerance.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Five best books to be given awards

Five best books to be given awards JAKARTA: The Buku Utama Foundation has said it would hand out its annual awards for the five best books published in the country in 2000 and 2001 on Nov. 5.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/16 foreign prostitutes nabbed

16 foreign prostitutes nabbed JAKARTA: Immigration officers arrested 16 foreign women at several hotels and cafes for abusing their visas and working as prostitutes in Jakarta.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Islamic banking institutions to get a major boost in KL

Islamic banking institutions to get a major boost in KLVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Islamic banking sector will get a major boost next week with the launch of an international standard board when central banks of Muslim countries sign comprehensive agreements at a ...

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/House divided over antiterrorism rules

House divided over antiterrorism rulesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri will likely face a tough challenge in securing support to go on with her war against terrorism as influential factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) are divided over ...

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Megawati misses chance to prove her leadership

Megawati misses chance to prove her leadershipKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri had missed the chance to prove her leadership and rally the country behind her government by not commenting on her antiterrorism drive, experts said Friday.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Martin Woollacott

Martin Woollacott Guardian News Service London It is an indication of how weirdly oblique Israeli politics can be that the Labor party could only raise the profoundly moral issue of the settlements by staging a row about what they are costing the government.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Celtic clinch opening skirmish in Battle of Britain

Celtic clinch opening skirmish in Battle of Britain Agence France-Presse ParisCeltic's Swedish international Henrik Larsson settled the Battle of Britain UEFA Cup second round, first leg clash against Blackburn Rovers in Glasgow on Thursday.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Most expatriates staying put despite Bali bombing

Most expatriates staying put despite Bali bombingA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three weeks after the deadly Bali bombing, the number of expatriates working in Indonesia was only down slightly, a senior official at the Ministry of Manpower said Friday.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/President Xanana starts four-day visit to W. Timor

President Xanana starts four-day visit to W. TimorYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Timor President Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao started his four-day visit in West Timor with more calls for the repatriation of the remaining 33,000 East Timorese refugees and a stronger commitment to ...

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Australian envoy summoned over antiterrorism raids

Australian envoy summoned over antiterrorism raidsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government summoned an Australian embassy official on Friday to express its concerns over the on-going raids against Indonesian citizens in that country.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/City transportation is a basic human right

City transportation is a basic human right Traffic and ground transportation have become major headaches for residents of Jakarta.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Sutiyoso to replace transportation boss

Sutiyoso to replace transportation bossThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A rumor circulating among city councillors on Friday has it that City Governor Sutiyoso is planning to replace the head of the Jakarta Transportation Agency Rustam Effendy for diverting a Rp 54 billion fund for a Busway project to ...

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Shopping center boom continues

Shopping center boom continuesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least seven new shopping centers plan to start operating in the last quarter of the year throughout Greater Jakarta, adding some 140,000 square meters of retail space in the area, a property consultant said.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Legislators reject Papuan police chief

Legislators reject Papuan police chiefThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The appointment of the new Papua Police chief has met with opposition from Governor Jaap Salosa and local lawmakers, who say the selection process violates the special autonomy law that applies to the province.Yan L.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/TV Today: Saturday, November 2, 2002

TV Today: Saturday, November 2, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Talk Show9:00 Music11:00 News11:30 Music1:00 p.m.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Caning and GAM

Caning and GAM Reading the article titled Caning comes into effect in Aceh on 1st day of Ramadhan (The Jakarta Post, Oct.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/'Govt does nothing to tackle unemployment'

'Govt does nothing to tackle unemployment'Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Labor activists, analysts and businesspeople lashed out at the government on Thursday for its inaction and lack of seriousness in solving the country's unemployment problems that have adversely affected more than ...

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Police complete probe at blast site but no arrests are made

Police complete probe at blast site but no arrests are madeThe Jakarta Post Kuta/JakartaA multinational team investigating the site of the Bali terrorist attacks concluded its probe on Friday, but members of the team are still struggling to find the perpetrators of the blast that killed 190 and ...

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/House divided over antiterrorism rules

House divided over antiterrorism rulesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri will likely face a tough challenge in securing support to go on with her war against terrorism as influential factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) are divided over ...

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/The 7 percent deal

The 7 percent deal Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has officially approved the 7 percent increase in the provincial minimum wage which will take effect next year.Probably no one can say exactly whether the decision is good or bad news for both employers and workers.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/City transportation is part of human rights

City transportation is part of human rights-------------------------------------------------------------- Traffic and ground transportation have become major headaches for residents of Jakarta.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Most people buy glasses for fashion purposes

Most people buy glasses for fashion purposesSudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta Even though glasses are not a basic necessity like food or clothes, optic retail stores in the country see a stable market from year to year because there are always customers racing out to buy new eyewear for ...

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/ASEAN to seek common platform in fighting terrorism

ASEAN to seek common platform in fighting terrorismFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Member countries of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) will likely agree to join forces to fight terrorism in the region, but are differing on how to do so.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/RI must cut off foreign dependence in order to survive

RI must cut off foreign dependence in order to surviveLela E. Madjiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Since 1998, nothing seems to have worked to restore national unity and solidarity, not even the tragic Oct.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Threat to Iraq, the American strategy on oil

Threat to Iraq, the American strategy on oil Dipak Basu The Statesman Asia News Network Calcutta Invasion of Iraq by the Anglo-American forces is becoming a reality now. Although the international community is against it, the United States is not listening.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/CGI backs stimulus package for 2003 economy

CGI backs stimulus package for 2003 economyDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's main creditor countries under the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) said they would support the country with additional loans for a stimulus package next year, ensuring the economy a much-needed ...

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Sutiyoso casts doubt on Kancil

Sutiyoso casts doubt on Kancil JAKARTA: City Governor Sutiyoso has cast doubt on the ability of the manufacturer of the four-wheeled Kancil to produce a small vehicle to replace the current three-wheeled Bajaj."The Bajaj is no longer feasible for the city.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Alatas, 70 and still going strong

Alatas, 70 and still going strongKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When former foreign minister Ali Alatas celebrates his 70th birthday on Monday, it will be a good moment to reflect on his achievements and failures as a diplomat for about 45 years up until 1999.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Sept. export up 4 percent in first growth since June

Sept. export up 4 percent in first growth since JuneThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Exports in September reversed a two-month straight fall, with sales rising 4.21 percent to US$5.10 billion, indicating together with a 2.54 percent surge in imports to $2.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Akbar confident of his leadership

Akbar confident of his leadership JAKARTA: House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Friday that a petition over his suspension submitted by more than 100 legislators would not proceed for further discussion after the House's Steering Committee (Bamus) failed to make any decision ...

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/U.S. must help redraw 'roadmap' to peace

U.S. must help redraw 'roadmap' to peaceMartin Woollacott Guardian News Service London It is an indication of how weirdly oblique Israeli politics can be that the Labor party could only raise the profoundly moral issue of the settlements by staging a row about what they are costing the ...

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Gutama Soegijo surprises in latest show

Gutama Soegijo surprises in latest showBintang Prakarsa, Contributor, Jakarta, ritornello@hotmail.com Meeting Paul Gutama Soegijo always brings surprises. Last Thursday, Oct.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Lindskog wins Pancasila Cup by one shot at 16 under

Lindskog wins Pancasila Cup by one shot at 16 underThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A birdie putt from some two meters from the cup on the final 18th for a 66 (33 33) and four-day total of 16-under 272 (68 71 67 66) was enough for Stephen A.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Govt may extend Idul Fitri, Christmas holidays

Govt may extend Idul Fitri, Christmas holidaysThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A limited ministerial meeting on people's welfare affairs agreed on Friday to propose an extension of Idul Fitri and Christmas holidays to up to four days and three days respectively.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Graveyard business thrives as people pay annual visit

Graveyard business thrives as people pay annual visitMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Graveyards in the city have taken on a festive atmosphere over the past few days, with temporary stalls erected at cemetery entrance gates, offering flowers and fragrant water.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Governor warns of need to manage conflict

Governor warns of need to manage conflictApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin warned locals and authorities of potential conflicts that could erupt if certain problems were not handled cautiously.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Don't miss flicks at JIFFest

Don't miss flicks at JIFFest For a movie buff, an event like the Jakarta International Film Festival (JIFFest) is like a beautiful oasis in the middle of the arid wasteland of Hollywood blockbusters. But with so many films at the festival it can be confusing choosing what you want to see.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Foreign bomb experts may role-play in Bali blast: BIN

Foreign bomb experts may role-play in Bali blast: BINMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The State Intelligence Agency (BIN) said on Friday it believed that the devastating Bali bombings, which killed nearly 200 people, involved highly-skilled foreign experts.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Flood verdict late, upsets victims

Flood verdict late, upsets victims JAKARTA: Flood victims who filed a class action suit against the President, Jakarta governor and West Java governor were disappointed on Thursday as the judges postponed the verdict because they had to attend a law course in Central Java.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Team concludes probe, but no arrests are made

Team concludes probe, but no arrests are madeThe Jakarta Post, Kuta/Jakarta A multinational team investigating the site of the Bali terrorist attacks concluded its probe on Friday, but members of the team are still struggling to find the perpetrators of the blast that killed 190 and injured over ...

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Tangerang residents live in darkness

Tangerang residents live in darknessMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Many residents in Tangerang regency are complaining about the lack of street illumination, which leaves a lot of streets in the dark at night and prone to crime.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Spain to meet Slovakia in Federation Cup final

Spain to meet Slovakia in Federation Cup finalSimon Cambers, Reuters, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria Spain will meet Slovakia in the final of the Federation Cup after the two countries won their semifinals in deeply contrasting styles on Thursday.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/New health law to address new technology, social change

New health law to address new technology, social changeDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and the House of Representatives, along with the Coalition for a Healthy Indonesia are drafting a health bill which will serve as a grand regulation that accommodates ...

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Overreaction hands victory to terrorists

Overreaction hands victory to terroristsM. Ali, MBA Student, Nottingham University, United Kingdom Nobody can for a moment underestimate the pain and horrific damage caused by the bomb attacks in Bali.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Legal umbrella

Legal umbrella The annihilation of terrorism requires clear legislation or a legal umbrella so that law-enforcing agencies can perform their duties. In the absence of a legal umbrella, these agencies cannot perform to their maximum.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Most expatriates staying put despite Bali bombing

Most expatriates staying put despite Bali bombingA'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Three weeks after the deadly Bali bombing, the number of expatriates working in Indonesia was only down slightly, a senior official at the Ministry of Manpower said Friday.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Building solid team is indeed not easy

Building solid team is indeed not easyA.B. Susanto, The Jakarta Consulting Group, Jakarta Whatever his assignment and wherever he is assigned, a leader has the duty of developing a team.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/The Pnom Penh summit

The Pnom Penh summit It will be a very encouraging moment for the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) when Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen hosts the ASEAN summit on Monday in Pnom Penh.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/E. Java police seek bomb suspect

E. Java police seek bomb suspect SURABAYA: New East Java Police chief Brig. Gen. Heru Susanto set on Friday the search for a suspected perpetrator of the Bali bombing as his number one priority.Heru said, after a transfer of duty from predecessor Insp. Gen.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/UN meeting bogged down over emission cuts

UN meeting bogged down over emission cutsStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, New Delhi The climate conference's Delhi Declaration has included a reference to the Kyoto Protocol on climate change and leans on the concerns of developing and least developed countries while accommodating the interests ...

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Sat, 02 Nov 2002

JP/Yamagata puts on unique film festival

Yamagata puts on unique film festivalJohn Badalu, Contributor, Jakarta Located on a plateau surrounded by mountains and natural hot springs 400 kilometers to the north of Tokyo, Yamagata has been hosting international documentary film festivals since 1989.

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