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On This Day - December 30, 2000

Direct electoral system may be for the better

Direct electoral system may be for the better Once a new, better system is adopted, leaders will be more accountable to the public, says Teten Masduki of the Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW). Below is excerpts from an interview with Teten conducted by The Jakarta Post's contributor I. Christianto.

Where to go in Yogyakarta:

Where to go in Yogyakarta: Exhibitions Painting exhibition by Dutch artist Peter Van Leersum, Lobby of Yogyakarta Novotel Hotel, Jl Sudirman 89 (phone: 0274-580930), Dec. 20, 2000 - Jan. 20, 2001 Art on Tibet exhibition, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl Suroto 2 (phone: 0274-560404), Jan.

MUI reviews 'halal' label for taste enhancer Ajinomoto

MUI reviews 'halal' label for taste enhancer Ajinomoto JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) is reviewing the halal certificate -- which states that food or beverages are permitted to be eaten by Muslims -- of taste enhancer Ajinomoto as it allegedly uses pig enzymes in its production...

Male corpse found in North Jakarta

Male corpse found in North Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): An unidentified male corpse was found on Thursday in the Pantai Hijau area of Plumpang, Muara Karang in North Jakarta.City police spokesman Supt. Anton Bachrul Alam said on Friday that the corpse, which belonged to a male in his 40s, was in a decayed...

Twenty people injured in Idul Fitri brawl

Twenty people injured in Idul Fitri brawl PURBALINGGA, Central Java (JP): At least 20 people were wounded, five of them from gunshots, when some 1,000 people from two villages in Purbalingga regency, were involved in a fierce brawl on Thursday, the sixth in the last two years.

Asian investors looking for better year

Asian investors looking for better year HONG KONG (AFP): Long-suffering Asian share investors may finally find something to smile about in 2001 although the year could get off to a rocky start, analysts said.Most Asian investors will be glad to see the back of 2000.

Don't force Gus Dur to stay put

Don't force Gus Dur to stay putFrom Rakyat MerdekaHow good would it be if the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) members, especially the National Awakening Party (PKB), forced or allowed President "Gus Dur" Wahid to resign, allowing the NU and PKB to remain in the political forum.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Flying Horizon by Teguh Ostenrik, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until Jan. 13. * Photo Exhibition: Yang Terlupakan by students of SMU Tarakanita I, Galeri Foto Cahya, Wisma Surya Kemang Jl.

I will serve my term: President Abdurrahman

I will serve my term: President Abdurrahman JAKARTA (JP): Despite mounting calls for his resignation, President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Friday that he will serve his term which ends in 2004."According to the Constitution I may remain to be president until 2004 and I am intent on doing my duties...

30,000 officers to be on New Year duty

30,000 officers to be on New Year duty JAKARTA (JP): Greater Jakarta is to be protected by over 30,000 police officers during New Year celebrations, in the wake of the Christmas Eve bomb blasts in major Indonesian cities, including Jakarta, which left 16 dead.City police spokesman Supt.

Four vie for Banten top post

Four vie for Banten top post CILEGON, Banten: Four contenders for the post of Banten governor separately visited Banten's influential leader H. Syafik Latifie of the Bany Latif Islamic Boarding School, Antara reported on Thursday.The four candidates -- all natives of Banten -- are Brig. Gen.

Electronics exports jump 81% this year

Electronics exports jump 81% this year JAKARTA (JP): Director general of metal, machinery, electronics, and various other industries Agus Tjahajana said that the country's electronics exports rose 81 percent this year and was set to exceed textile in contributing to the country's export earnings.

Spiritual consultancy

Spiritual consultancyFrom Rakyat MerdekaFrom my observation of the latest condition of the Soehartos (and their cronies) I can see that they need a team of "spiritual consultants", rather than legal consultants. Yes, spiritual consultancy is what they need.

Prequalification for parking announced

Prequalification for parking announced JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced last week that four private parking operators passed the second phase of the prequalification term of its partnership program.

Indonesian workers extorted

Indonesian workers extortedFrom Bisnis IndonesiaWhen many Indonesian workers (TKI), returning from abroad for the Idul Fitri holidays, landed at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, they were extorted.

Gunungkidul had pre-historic past

Gunungkidul had pre-historic pastBy Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): An integrated archeological study of the Gunungkidul area, conducted since 1998 in the Gunungbang hamlet, some 50 kilometers east of Yogyakarta, indicates that the region may have been the capital city of a pre-historic age.

City Police to seize firecrackers on New Year's eve

City Police to seize firecrackers on New Year's eve JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to establish peace and order in the capital on New Year's eve, the City Police will conduct raids against firecrackers, an officer said on Friday.City police spokesman Supt.

Gaikindo conservative on 2001 car sales prediction

Gaikindo conservative on 2001 car sales prediction JAKARTA (JP): Continued political uncertainties will likely weigh on car sales in 2001, as consumers become more cautious in making new purchases amid fears of social unrest, according to an auto association executive.

Bombing death toll rises to 17

Bombing death toll rises to 17 BANDUNG (JP): Wawan Wahidin bin Engkos, whom police have described as a key witness in the wave of Christmas eve bombings, died here on Friday morning, raising the death toll in the bloody Sunday assault on nine cities to 17.

Focusing on Feng Shui phenomenon in Indonesia

Focusing on Feng Shui phenomenon in IndonesiaBy Mauro Rahardjo BANDUNG (JP): For almost a decade, Feng Shui has been extensively known across Indonesia. Indonesian people have recently become aware of this ancient practice, and perceptions of Feng Shui varies.

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