Find Article by Date


Find news items by date

Select Year:
1994   1995   1996   1997   1998   1999   2000   2001   2002   2003   2004   2005   2006   2007   2008   2009   2010   2011   2012   2015   2016   2017  
Select Month:
1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12  
Select Day:
1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30  
Searching for all articles published on 2002-04-01 ...
67 articles.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/An assessment of Makiko Tanaka as a reformer

An assessment of Makiko Tanaka as a reformerNaotaka Fujita, The Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo As foreign minister, Makiko Tanaka championed "political leadership" to wrest control of the Foreign Ministry from the bureaucracy.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Govt develops fast track privatization

Govt develops fast track privatizationDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has developed a fast-track privatization plan in a bid to meet this year's crucial privatization proceeds target, a document from the Office of the State Minister of State Enterprises says.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Observers split on success of Megawati's trip

Observers split on success of Megawati's tripKurniawan Hari and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite all the fanfare, international affairs observers have reservations about the effectiveness of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's ongoing visit to four Asian countries, namely China, ...
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Two die in botched police heroin bust

Two die in botched police heroin bust JAKARTA: Two alleged international drug traffickers were killed and a police officer wounded in a shootout during a botched police operation in Jakarta on Friday night.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/PKP to merge with other parties ahead of 2004 election

PKP to merge with other parties ahead of 2004 electionRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Karang Asem, East Bali The Justice and Unity Party (PKP) is planning to merge with other parties in a bid to create a powerful coalition before general elections get underway in 2004, its chairman Gen.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Time to call a spade a spade

Time to call a spade a spadeAmando Doronila, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network The Balikatan 02-1 joint RP-U.S.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Tracing Hizbut Tahrir in Indonesia

Tracing Hizbut Tahrir in Indonesia Solahudin Observer Islamic Movements Jakarta Since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 in the U.S., all Islamic groups considered militant have been in the spotlight.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Indonesia's diplomacy

Indonesia's diplomacy President Megawati Soekarnoputri made a rare and surprising display of her acumen in international diplomacy this weekend when she acted as a go-between for the leaders of North Korea and South Korea.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Military ties with U.S. still a long way to go

Military ties with U.S. still a long way to goA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is premature to expect the restoration of military ties between Indonesia and the United States to take place in the near future as the plan is likely to meet strong objections from the U.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/How inter-faith dialog can promote a plural society

How inter-faith dialog can promote a plural societyTh. Sumartana, Institute for Inter-Faith, Dialog in Indonesia, Yogyakarta Since its establishment in 1999, the Institute for Inter-Faith Dialog in Indonesia (Interfidei) has been fully engaged in popularizing inter-faith dialog, particularly ...
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Locals complain about unclear Canal project

Locals complain about unclear Canal projectBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents whose land and buildings will be affected by the 23- kilometer East Flood Canal have complained about the sluggish and uncertain process of the project.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Workers occupy manpower office in Palu

Workers occupy manpower office in Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: Hundreds of workers from foreign-owned PT Leang Yang continued to occupy the Central Sulawesi Manpower and Transmigration Office in Palu on Saturday.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Lampung doctors continue striking

Lampung doctors continue strikingOyos Saroso, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung More than 300 temporarily employed doctors in Lampung would continue striking this week to push their demand for a clear status and better payment, strike leaders said on Saturday.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Floods increase number of poor

Floods increase number of poor JAKARTA: The recent floods that hit the capital have led to a sharp increase in the number of people living below the poverty line, particularly in North Jakarta.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Post-flood assistance still out of reach

Post-flood assistance still out of reachDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It has been more than a month since floodwaters subsided from the homes of Jakarta residents, but many damaged homes still remain unrepaired as most flood victims have no money to fix them.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Expecting miracle for health and prosperity at Lourdes

Expecting miracle for health and prosperity at LourdesKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Lourdes, France Air France recently invited a group of Indonesian journalists, including The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba, to tour the airline's facilities at the Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, and to ...
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/JP/Mulkan Salmona

JP/Mulkan SalmonaA computer exhibition is regularly held in Jakarta displaying the latest trend in the computer technology.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Latest trend: No significant changes but much faster

Latest trend: No significant changes but much faster Zatni Arbi Contributor Jakarta In the last few years, there have not been too many fundamental changes in the ways PCs are built. The processors may be running much faster -- the latest speed record from Intel is 2.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Indonesia backs OIC meeting on terrorism

Indonesia backs OIC meeting on terrorismFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesian fully supports the agenda to address the improper perception which links Islam with terrorism due to be addressed in a meeting of Islamic ministers in Kuala Lumpur on Monday.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/HK embarks on massive tourist campaign

HK embarks on massive tourist campaignAkmal Syams, The Jakarta Post, Hong Kong Cosmopolitan Hong Kong has embarked on a massive tourist campaign in an effort to maintain its position as the main tourist destination in Asia in the years to come.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/The trucks, the fuel, the boys and the criminal gangs

The trucks, the fuel, the boys and the criminal gangsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A truck carrying a load of diesel fuel was trapped in traffic on Jl. Yos Sudarso in North Jakarta, when a teenager with a plastic bag in his hand crept toward it and slowly opened the fuel tap.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/On the Arab League summit

On the Arab League summit All eyes are on Beirut? Yes, in as much as they were on Amman and Cairo when Arab leaders met for summits that were to address the same issues that will dominate the agenda of the Beirut conference on Wednesday: The Palestinian issue and Iraq.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/East Timor still applies RI education system

East Timor still applies RI education systemYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Dili East Timor still applies the Indonesian education system although it has been separated from the country since 1999 and will become an independent country in May.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Yogya, Savannah forge ties

Yogya, Savannah forge ties YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta Mayor Herry Zudanto and the mayor of Savannah, Georgia, Michael Brown, signed an 18-month cooperation pact to develop the quality of public services in both cities.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Eleven suspected Aceh rebels killed

Eleven suspected Aceh rebels killed Eleven people suspected of being members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) were killed in a gunfight with the Indonesian Military (TNI) in Keumala Lengau village, a subdistrict of East Aceh regency, on Saturday afternoon.Military spokesman Maj.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/JP/5/ANDY

JP/5/ANDY In memory of Prof. Dr. Andi Hakim Nasution The power of opportunityRavenska Wagey-Radjawane Researcher Kinetek Pharmaceuticals Inc. Vancouver, Canada On March 30, Prof. Dr. Andi Hakim Nasution, also known as pak, Andi would have turned 70 years old.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Akbar's trial moved to Jakarta Fairground

Akbar's trial moved to Jakarta FairgroundMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The trial of House Speaker Akbar Tandjung resumes on Monday with court officials moving the hearing from the Central Jakarta District Court to the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran, also in Central Jakarta.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Firm hand needed with the Burmese

Firm hand needed with the Burmese The continuing cross-border shelling between the Wa drug army and Thai troops along the northern border is a slap in the face for the Thai government.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Protecting your young children from hate and adult websites

Protecting your young children from hate and adult websitesEllen Whyte, Contributor, Malaysia, ellenwhyte@lepak.com Excellent for entertainment and homework help, a computer with Internet access is now a regular household feature.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/JP/12/Merpati

JP/12/MerpatiOvermanning drags Merpati downDebbie Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta Carrying excess baggage of 1,500 employees, PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines has trouble lifting off from its current low of unresolved debt problems, tight competition and soaring costs, but its chief executive said ...
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Statue to commemorate ethnic riots

Statue to commemorate ethnic riots SAMPIT, Central Kalimantan: In commemoration of the human tragedies of the February 2001 ethnic conflicts that swept through the town of Sampit and other areas in Central Kalimantan, the local administration will erect a pantar statue in East Kota Waringin ...
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Road closures results in traffic congestion

Road closures results in traffic congestionMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The closure of several roads and the shift in traffic direction due to the construction of the Cikokol flyover here has resulted in traffic congestion and disorder that becomes a nightmare for the public.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/RI-U.S. military ties unlikely to materialize soon: Observer

RI-U.S. military ties unlikely to materialize soon: ObserverA'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Jakarta It is premature to expect the restoration of military ties between Indonesia and the United States to take place in the near future as the plan is likely to meet strong objections from the U.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/RI lacks national discipline: Megawati

RI lacks national discipline: MegawatiThe Jakarta Post, Seoul On Sunday, President Megawati Soekaroputri lamented the harsh noise of democracy prevailing at home by saying that, compared with the national discipline and dedication she saw in visits to China and the two Koreas, Indonesians should ...
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Education during the Dutch rule

Education during the Dutch rule It goes without saying that social conditions in a colony are far from perfect, but education was of a very high standard when Indonesia was still a Dutch colony.Before World War II I lived in Madiun, Central Java, the capital of a residentie (regency).
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/JP/Mulkan Salmona

JP/Mulkan SalmonaA computer exhibition is regularly held in Jakarta displaying the latest trend in the computer technology.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/On the Arab League summit

On the Arab League summit All eyes are on Beirut? Yes, in as much as they were on Amman and Cairo when Arab leaders met for summits that were to address the same issues that will dominate the agenda of the Beirut conference on Wednesday: The Palestinian issue and Iraq.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Andi Hakim Nasution: The power of opportunity

Andi Hakim Nasution: The power of opportunityRavenska Wagey-Radjawane, Researcher, Kinetek Pharmaceuticals Inc., Vancouver, Canada On March 30, Prof. Dr. Andi Hakim Nasution, also known as pak Andi would have turned 70 years old. However, on March 4, 2002 he passed away due to illness.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/JP/7/ambon

JP/7/ambon3 x 20 Investigation team on Maluku postponed by Mega's overseas visit The central government has formed a national team to investigate the three-year sectarian conflict in Maluku, but the announcement of its members still has to wait for the approval of President Megawati ...
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Overmanning drags Merpati down

Overmanning drags Merpati downDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Carrying excess baggage of 1,500 employees, PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines has trouble lifting off from its current low of unresolved debt problems, tight competition and soaring costs, but its chief executive said layoffs ...
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Indonesian Airlines starts operation

Indonesian Airlines starts operation JAKARTA: The recently launched PT Indonesian Airlines said its first flights would cover the Jakarta-Surabaya route six days a week, starting on Monday.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Edited

EditedI. Christianto Contributor Jakarta Locally assembled products are much more popular Many parties prefer to purchase locally assembled personal computers (PC), which are popularly known as jangkrik (cricket).
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/checked by Cam

checked by CamChoose the right printer for your home.Vishnu K. Mahmud Contributor Jakarta Remember the old days when buying a printer was a major investment? You'd be lucky to find an affordable machine, or one that can print in "Near Letter Quality".
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Analysts still upbeat on rupiah

Analysts still upbeat on rupiahDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Profit taking stalled the rupiah's movement a bit last week, but analysts remained convinced the local unit would bounce back this week amid lingering positive sentiments in the market.After soaring to 9,540 against the U.S.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Farmers encouraged to be rational about GMOs

Farmers encouraged to be rational about GMOsLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A spokesperson for a company supplying genetically modified crops is urging farmers to remain calm and rational in responding to the increasing use of these crops, saying that extensive lab tests had shown them ...
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/TV Program: Monday, April 1, 2002

TV Program: Monday, April 1, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:00 Technology11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/There is no excuse for AGO to suspend, halt investigation

There is no excuse for AGO to suspend, halt investigationKurniawan Hari and Leo Wahyudi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Critics have slammed the Attorney General's Office for its inaction in following up House of Representatives (DPR) Commission III findings in 2000 on the alleged misuse of Rp 2.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Name 'Yugoslavia' disappears, more problems emerge

Name 'Yugoslavia' disappears, more problems emergeVladimir VOLKOV, Director of the Institute of Slavonic Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, RIA Novosti, Moscow The disintegration of Yugoslavia launched in 1991 has entered the new, perhaps, crucial stage.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Bogor administration buildings illegal

Bogor administration buildings illegal BOGOR: The Bogor regency council building and the official residence of the Bogor regent are among dozens of houses belonging to the administration that were built without permits.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/New decree on VoIP puts light out on old operators

New decree on VoIP puts light out on old operatorsDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is set to issue a new ministerial decree this week that bans existing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) operators from continuing their services and gives the go-ahead to five new ...
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/JP/1/HOUR

JP/1/HOURPertamina raises gasoline prices: State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina announced late Sunday night that the price of premium gasoline for the month of April is set at Rp 1,600 per liter, up from the previous Rp 1,550.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Fog foils Malik trip to Lampung

Fog foils Malik trip to Lampung METRO, Lampung: Thick fog prevented a Merpati aircraft carrying Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fajar and his entourage from landing at the Radin Inten II airport in Bandarlampung on Saturday.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Strikes in state firms and foreign investors

Strikes in state firms and foreign investorsSuhunan M. Situmorang, Corporate Lawyer, Jakarta A new phenomenon in the history of the workers' struggle in Indonesia has arisen.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Organda orders Korean buses

Organda orders Korean buses SEOUL: The Association of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with South Korean car maker Hyundai to buy public buses for 20 towns in Indonesia.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Government to update IMF for next loan tranche

Government to update IMF for next loan trancheBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to sign next week a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) updating it regarding reform targets met since the fund's last review in February as a prerequisite to release the ...
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Smart offices requires smart buildings

Smart offices requires smart buildingsZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta Smart people will function best in a smart environment. If these people are your employees and your main assets, you will need to provide them with a smart office to give them the chance to realize their true potential.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/1,850 troops set for Aceh

1,850 troops set for AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) will soon dispatch at least 1,850 replacement troops to the rebellious Aceh province, Deputy Army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Kiki Syahnakrie said on Saturday.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Investigation team on Maluku postponed by Mega's overseas visit

Investigation team on Maluku postponed by Mega's overseas visitOktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon The central government has formed a national team to investigate the three-year sectarian conflict in Maluku, but the announcement of its members still has to wait for the approval of ...
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/PDI Perjuangan boycotts budget session

PDI Perjuangan boycotts budget session MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), the largest faction in the North Sumatra provincial legislative council, boycotted a plenary session of the council that passed the province's Rp 972 billion budget.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Giving the media a greater voice

Giving the media a greater voiceYan Xizao China Daily Asia News Network Beijing Investigations have revealed that almost every major industrial accident in this country in recent years has in some way been connected with corruption.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/JP/12/Merpati

JP/12/MerpatiOvermanning drags Merpati downDebbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta Carrying excess baggage of 1,500 employees, PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines has trouble lifting off from its current low of unresolved debt problems, tight competition and soaring costs, but its chief executive ...
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Bribery in legal system not merely fictitious story

Bribery in legal system not merely fictitious storyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bribery is nothing new to the country's legal system.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/ASUS S1300: Notebook that turns heads

ASUS S1300: Notebook that turns headsZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id Some time ago I gave you the highlights of new notebooks from ASUS, a Taiwanese company that we know more for their motherboards and CD-ROM drives.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/East Kalimantan lawyer says KPC legal bout to end in one month

East Kalimantan lawyer says KPC legal bout to end in one monthMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A lawyer representing the East Kalimantan administration in a lawsuit against coal mining firm PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) said the legal proceedings now blocking the sale of a 51 percent ...
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Indonesia backs Islamic states meeting on int'l terrorism

Indonesia backs Islamic states meeting on int'l terrorismFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian fully supports the agenda to address the improper perception which links Islam with terrorism due to be addressed in a meeting of Islamic ministers in Kuala Lumpur on Monday.
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Edited

EditedI. Christianto Contributor Jakarta Locally assembled products are much more popular Many parties prefer to purchase locally assembled personal computers (PC), which are popularly known as jangkrik (cricket).
More ...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002

JP/Police to help ease traffic in Puncak

Police to help ease traffic in Puncak BOGOR: The roads leading to Puncak will be given special priority by the Bogor Police due to the heavy traffic congestion, especially during weekends and holidays.Chief of the Bogor Police, Sr. Comr.
More ...