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52 articles.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, May 19, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, May 19, 2003Exhibitions* Visual Arts: 50 ans d'estampes (50 tahun seni cetak di atas kertas), Galeri Nasional Indonesia (the National Gallery of Indonesia), Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., until May 29.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/TNI operations the only solution

TNI operations the only solution I'm referring to the article published in The Jakarta Post on May 9, titled Military operations never achieve results.I don't know for sure whether this is about military operations in Aceh or military operations in general in Indonesia.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Facing the religious dilemma in education

Facing the religious dilemma in educationSimon Marcus Gower Director Research and Development Harapan Bangsa School Banten, Tangerang Moral issues always have the potential to degenerate into a hazardous quagmire.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/'Inul' pencil in demand

'Inul' pencil in demand JAKARTA: Rubber pencils called "Inul" pencils, in reference to dangdut sensation Inul Daratista, are the hottest-selling item in the capital.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Jamsostek requires competent leaders to put a stop to theft

Jamsostek requires competent leaders to put a stop to theftRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Extremely hard hit by the drastic decrease in foreign investment as well as rampant corruption, the state-owned social security insurance company PT Jamsostek needs professional leaders ...

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/House set to select new central bank deputy chief

House set to select new central bank deputy chiefDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One week after Burhanuddin Abdullah was elected as the new governor of Bank Indonesia (BI), the House of Representatives is set to select a new deputy governor to replace Miranda S.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Pancur Kasih promotes ethnic harmony

Pancur Kasih promotes ethnic harmonyBambang Bider, Contributor, Pontianak, West Kalimantan Unique handicrafts made by the Dayak tribe decorate the reception of a likewise unique credit union.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Thai fishermen invade RI waters

Thai fishermen invade RI waters CIREBON, West Java: Indonesia loses about US$4 billion a year to illegal fishing by Thais, Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Rokhmin Dahuri says.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Public campaign for busway needed

Public campaign for busway neededBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although busway systems have been developed successfully in many cities of the world, the city administration has been advised not to apply it without securing public support and making comprehensive preparations.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Blok M-Kota buses to be replaced

Blok M-Kota buses to be replaced JAKARTA: Buses currently plying the Blok M-Kota route will be replaced once the busway project begins in December 2003, as currently scheduled, a project leader said on Friday.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Be vigilant for GAM attacks: Sutiyoso

Be vigilant for GAM attacks: Sutiyoso Governor Sutiyoso warned Jakartans to remain alert for possible revenge attacks from the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) as the central government has planned a military operation against the rebel group."We will anticipate all possibilities.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Gubernatorial election sees further delay

Gubernatorial election sees further delayApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The North Sumatra gubernatorial election rescheduled for May 26 will likely be delayed again, due to administrative and legal problems all the candidates are facing in their candidacy, says the chief ...

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/ThinkPad T40: Traveling professional's dream

ThinkPad T40: Traveling professional's dreamZatni Arbi, Columnist, zatni@cbn.net.id If you catch me working with my seven-year old, Intel Pentium 133 MHz-based Siemens Nixdorf notebook, please do not laugh. I know.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Antiviolence activists speak for justice in Aceh

Antiviolence activists speak for justice in AcehTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the high-scale military operation in Aceh looming, national campaigns against violence in the westernmost province have been few compared to the number of protests against the United ...

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/

checkedAn effective cure for ficklenessAnskarina CM Contributor JakartaTo maintain and improve customer loyalty, companies have resorted to various marketing strategies. The Harley Davidson Club, for example, has created a strong bond worldwide among the owners of Harley Davidson motorcycles.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Flights on several routes fully booked

Flights on several routes fully bookedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flights to Jakarta from several parts of the country are fully booked until Monday noon as vacationers rush back to the capital city after spending a long weekend out of town.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Keeping commerce in motion

Keeping commerce in motion The courier and air cargo industry, with their massive networks around the world, has substantially affected global and domestic economies.The services provided by air express and air cargo companies have become an important engine of economic growth for most countries.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/On the brink of war?

On the brink of war? Ever since disruption of the operations of the Joint Security Council in the middle of last month, it has been obvious that President Megawati's government has lost its trust in the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA), only four months after the document was signed.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Ex-soldier linked to bank robbery

Ex-soldier linked to bank robbery MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Police suspect a former member of the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) played a role in a recent bank robbery that claimed three lives.Maj. M.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Ariel Sharon

Ariel Sharon On the eve of his meeting with Abu Mazen and President Bush, Ariel Sharon refuses to make any significant Israeli gesture, and makes do with slender steps that have been tried in the past and failed.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Ariel Sharon

Ariel Sharon On the eve of his meeting with Abu Mazen and President Bush, Ariel Sharon refuses to make any significant Israeli gesture, and makes do with slender steps that have been tried in the past and failed.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Stock investors to cash in gains, rupiah to strengthen

Stock investors to cash in gains, rupiah to strengthenM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Profit-taking is expected to dominate transactions on the Jakarta Stock Exchange this week as investors try to cash in on recent gains, an analyst has said.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Export tax plan for commodities not effective: Experts

Export tax plan for commodities not effective: ExpertsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's plan to impose export tax on certain commodities such as raw leather and cocoa products will not be effective in curbing the export of the commodities, industry associations said.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Indosat's new owner calls for fair play in telecommunications sector

Indosat's new owner calls for fair play in telecommunications sector After acquiring a 41.9 percent stake in the country's second largest telecommunication company PT Indosat from the government in December last year, Singapore Technologies Telemedia (STT) has a tough task ahead to boost the ...

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/War returns to Aceh as peace talks fail

War returns to Aceh as peace talks failThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta War looks set to return to Aceh after two days of talks to save a peace pact between the Indonesian government and separatist rebels broke down, with the government responding through the imposition of martial law in the province.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Luring new customers and maintaining existing customers

Luring new customers and maintaining existing customersBurhanuddin Abe Contributor JakartaEven for purchases of basic daily needs like soap and toothpaste, Maya does not mind the longer distance to Matahari department store instead of a nearby mini market.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/'Govt has failed to serve public in transportation'

'Govt has failed to serve public in transportation' The government policy to shift national holidays this year is generally welcomed by holidaymakers. However, many also complain about the poor condition of the transportation systems.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Looking forward to more powerful DVD's

Looking forward to more powerful DVD's Why do we need a DVD burner? Of course, to create our own DVDs, to copy an existing DVD or to save data. But, like most other technologies, there are varying standards.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/'Export tax plan on commodities ineffective'

'Export tax plan on commodities ineffective'Adianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government's plan to impose export tax on certain commodities such as raw leather and cocoa products will not be effective in curbing the export of the commodities, industry associations said.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Firm action

Firm action needed against GAM From Media IndonesiaThe greater part of the Aceh population supports the peace- making process in the region and the outcome of conflict settlement so far. But certain elements in society are attempting to spoil the process and ruin the chance of compromise.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Reporters urged to discard military uniforms

Reporters urged to discard military uniformsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) has urged reporters embedded with the Indonesian Military (TNI) in Aceh to avoid wearing military uniforms, warning that the separatists may target the reporters in any gunfight.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Why we need changes in RI's visa policy

Why we need changes in RI's visa policyJunita Sitorus, Directorate General of Immigration, Jakarta, junita_st@yahoo.com A parade of reactions against the new visa policy released by the government on March 31 were recently published in The Jakarta Post and other media.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/On the brink of war?

On the brink of war? Ever since disruption of the operations of the Joint Security Council in the middle of last month, it has been obvious that President Megawati's government has lost its trust in the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA), only four months after the document was signed.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Thai fishermen invade RI waters

Thai fishermen invade RI waters CIREBON, West Java: Indonesia loses about US$4 billion a year to illegal fishing by Thais, Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Rokhmin Dahuri says.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/'Inul' pencil in demand

'Inul' pencil in demand JAKARTA: Rubber pencils called "Inul" pencils, in reference to dangdut sensation Inul Daratista, are the hottest-selling item in the capital.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Air cargo will continue to lead the world: Boeing

Air cargo will continue to lead the world: Boeing Prospects for the world's air cargo industry remain promising despite a decline in business due to the lingering effects of the world's economic slowdown, which began in late 2000.An optimistic forecast about the air cargo industry has come from U.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/The Acehnese people deserve much better conditions

The Acehnese people deserve much better conditions Before his return to Bangkok on Wednesday, Thai Maj. Gen.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Investment rises despite low demand

Investment rises despite low demandSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fall in overall business as a result of the downturn in the global economy has also affected courier and cargo businesses in Indonesia.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Stock investors to cash in gains, rupiah to strengthen

Stock investors to cash in gains, rupiah to strengthenM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post JakartaProfit-taking is expected to dominate transactions on the Jakarta Stock Exchange this week as investors try to cash in on recent gains, an analyst has said.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Extra costs incurred to secure university seats

Extra costs incurred to secure university seatsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many high school students who have just completed their final examinations are worrying about whether they can get into a quality university due to the limited number of seats.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Resource-rich Aceh suffers from prolonged violence

Resource-rich Aceh suffers from prolonged violenceA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The war-torn province of Aceh is known for its rich natural resources, notably oil and gas, and yet its people are among the poorest in the country.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Millions to attend national exams

Millions to attend national exams JAKARTA: Around 4 million junior high school students nationwide begin national final examinations on Monday, a senior government official said.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Indonesia hosts world forwarders' congress

Indonesia hosts world forwarders' congress The Indonesian Forwarders Association (INFA) will host the 41st annual congress of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders, which will be held in Nusa Dua, Bali, from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Protesters march on to Jakarta

Protesters march on to Jakarta BANDUNG: At least 300 people, mostly students, workers, farmers and fishermen from Bandung, West Java, continued on Saturday their long march to Jakarta, where they intend to stage a rally.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Interfaith figures call for review of education bill

Interfaith figures call for review of education billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders of various religions on Sunday jointly urged the House of Representatives (DPR) to delay endorsing the much-debated national education system bill and suggested that more discussions be held to ...

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/On reforms helping Arabs

On reforms helping Arabs Two clear patterns have emerged in the post-Sept. 11 era: Arab countries have answered the call to help the United States track down genuine terrorists but the Americans have been anything but appreciative.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/New visa policy ill-timed

New visa policy ill-timedDewi Anggraeni, Journalist, Melbourne Indonesia is not the only country where state departments appear not to speak to one another.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Hundreds of demonstrators demand subsidy for ARVs

Hundreds of demonstrators demand subsidy for ARVsArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of people held a demonstration last Saturday, demanding the government disburse Rp 4.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Another marketing strategy to create buyer loyalty

Another marketing strategy to create buyer loyalty Syafruddin Chan Contributor JakartaWith competition in all kinds of businesses becoming tougher by the day, it is not surprising that marketers are racing to modify their marketing strategies.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Students to hold public stage

Students to hold public stage BOGOR: Students from various universities in Bogor will hold a day-long public discussion, titled Panggung Rakyat (Public Stage), on Wednesday to reflect on the last five years of the reform movement students helped spark.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Long vacation not all fun for Jakartans as preparations poor

Long vacation not all fun for Jakartans as preparations poorZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakartans appreciated last week's four consecutive days off but have questioned the government's preparations to make the most out of the long weekend in its efforts to boost domestic tourism.

Mon, 19 May 2003

JP/Rights activists hail bill against domestic violence

Rights activists hail bill against domestic violenceMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Women's rights activists are hailing a decision from the House of Representatives to draft a bill against domestic violence, saying that the move was a welcome start to providing legal protection for ...