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Mon, 22 Jan 2001
JSA organizes spring leagues
JSA organizes spring leagues JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Softball Association (JSA) is organizing spring leagues to play both men's and women's slow pitch softball. There is an already well established league in both the men's A and B level competition and also a women's league.
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
Gus Dur loses more support
Gus Dur loses more support JAKARTA (JP): Two more members of the Axis Force, a loose coalition of several Islamic parties which played a key role in bringing Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid to the presidency in 1999, announced over the weekend their disappointment over the president's performance.
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
Landslide deaths feared in N. Sulawesi
Landslide deaths feared in N. Sulawesi JAKARTA (JP): Dozens are feared dead after landslides and an earthquake hit villages on remote islands in Sangihe Talaud regency in North Sulawesi over the weekend.
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
New economy needs new strategy
New economy needs new strategyBy Hermawan Kartajaya JAKARTA (JP): The Internet has given rise to a new economy in mid-1990s which has since changed the nature of companies.The way people run a company and deliver values to customers has changed.
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
Soeharto case can be decided soon: Justice Artidjo
Soeharto case can be decided soon: Justice Artidjo JAKARTA (JP): Supreme justice Artidjo Alkausar said that the panel of justices handling an appeal sought by lawyers of former president Soeharto found no obstacles in the case, saying that it was merely an "ordinary" one.
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
Betawi cultural reserve inaugurated
Betawi cultural reserve inaugurated JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso inaugurated on Saturday the completion of the first-phase construction of a Betawi (native Jakartan) cultural reserve in Srengseng Sawah subdistrict in the Jagakarsa area of South Jakarta.
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
Topple Gus Dur and tear Indonesia apart, or else...
Topple Gus Dur and tear Indonesia apart, or else... Get rid of Gus Dur and plunge the country into chaos or retain him but save the country. To choose the lesser evil between the two has intrigued political observer Soedjati Djiwandono .
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
NGOs protest local police chief
NGOs protest local police chief YOGYAKARTA (JP): Eight local non-governmental organizations lodged a complaint here on Sunday against the Yogyakarta police chief Brig. Gen. Logan Siagian for accusing the organizations of "mentally" terrorizing his leadership.
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
Humanitarian pause
Humanitarian pauseFrom RepublikaThe humanitarian pause in Aceh has been terminated. The score is one to zero for the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). The government has made a sacrifice, and GAM has reaped the advantages.
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
Groups win Nigerian telecoms licenses
Groups win Nigerian telecoms licenses ABUJA (AFP): Telecoms consortiums backed by operators from South Africa and Zimbabwe and one from Nigeria emerged Friday as winners of three mobile phone licenses in a billion dollar auction here.
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
Gus Dur to meet House members on Monday
Gus Dur to meet House members on Monday JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has agreed to meet on Monday, the House of Representatives special committee, which is investigating two financial scandals allegedly implicating the President, the committee's chairman said Sunday.
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
Fallen RP leader faces barrage of graft charges
Fallen RP leader faces barrage of graft charges MANILA (AFP): Ousted Philippine president Joseph Estrada faces a barrage of corruption charges including an offense punishable by death, but experts say weak courts and legal loopholes might allow him to stay free and even attempt a political comeback.
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
Several top PAN executives finally submit resignations
Several top PAN executives finally submit resignations JAKARTA (JP): After a week of propositions and speculation, 16 National Mandate Party (PAN) members finally submitted their resignations from the party on Sunday, saying that much of the party's agenda violated the initial platform of the...
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
Transport problems in C. Sulawesi
Transport problems in C. Sulawesi PALU, Central Sulawesi: Interprovincial public transport has been disrupted by the escalating sectarian tension in the Central Sulawesi town of Poso, Antara reported on Sunday.
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
Proton, RI firm to team up
Proton, RI firm to team up KUALA LUMPUR (AFX-ASIA): Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd (Proton) said its unit Proton Edar Sdn Bhd will jointly set up a company with PT Ningz Multiusaha to undertake the assembly and distribution of Proton cars in Indonesia.
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
Missing students found
Missing students found BOGOR (JP): A search and rescue team in the Gede Pangrango mountains in Sukabumi, West Java, found on Sunday two Germans, who had been missing since Thursday.Both were students and were identified as Manuel Heller, 25, who was found with an injured leg in Cipelang...
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
Two dead in Bogor drowning
Two dead in Bogor drowning BOGOR (JP): Two young men drowned here on Sunday in two separate incidents.The first incident occurred at the Bogor Botanical Gardens when Budi Utomo, 24, drowned while swimming in the river inside the complex.
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
Most Asian stock markets may rise this week
Most Asian stock markets may rise this week MANILA (Bloomberg): Philippine stocks may surge this week after Gloria Macapagal Arroyo took over as president from Joseph Estrada, who quit after a corruption scandal lost him the support of his cabinet, the military and the Filipino public.
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo: A Letter from the Ocean by Mosista Pambudi at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3458771), until Jan. 24. * Photo: Solidaritas, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no.
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
Let speculators panic
Let speculators panic Bank Indonesia should not budge on its move last week to slash the supply of rupiah that can be used for speculation overseas despite noisy protests and complaints from banks in Singapore, where the bulk of offshore rupiah trading is done.
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
Gas station owners seek higher profit from fuel sales
Gas station owners seek higher profit from fuel sales JAKARTA (JP): Owners of gas stations in the capital urged the state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina on Sunday to give them a greater profit margin from fuel sales, which is needed to cover their increasing operational expenditures.
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
Residents ask city administration not to increase water rates
Residents ask city administration not to increase water rates JAKARTA (JP): Citing the poor quality of tap water in the area, residents of Cengkareng Timur subdistrict in West Jakarta asked the city administration on Saturday not to raise the water rates.
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
'Tommy gave me bombs': Suspect
'Tommy gave me bombs': Suspect JAKARTA (JP): Police revealed on Sunday that a woman arrested here on Friday in the possession of three bombs, admitted that not only did Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the fugitive son of former president Soeharto, give her the bombs, but also taught her how to...
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
Grenade found in Pasar Rebo
Grenade found in Pasar Rebo JAKARTA (JP): An active grenade was found on Sunday morning, hidden in the grounds of Lewa alley in Pekayon area of Pasar Rebo, East Jakarta, a police officer said.East Jakarta police chief of detectives Adj. Comr.
Mon, 22 Jan 2001
No more mediators for Aceh dialog, says Susilo
No more mediators for Aceh dialog, says Susilo JAKARTA (JP): A top cabinet official said on Sunday that the government would dispense of third party mediation at the end of the month long moratorium on violence in Aceh on Feb. 15 and engage in dialog directly with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
The forgotten traditions in Chinese New Year in Indonesia
The forgotten traditions in Chinese New Year in IndonesiaBy Mauro Rahardjo BANDUNG (JP): During President's Soeharto's reign, for more than 30 years Chinese traditions were banned and not allowed to be practiced. Hence, it is no wonder that most of the younger generation have forgotten many of them.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
'Ikat' reveals the richness of Nusa Tenggara textiles
'Ikat' reveals the richness of Nusa Tenggara textilesBy Des Price FLORES, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): East Nusa Tenggara, as well as other parts of Indonesia, has retained a rich cultural tradition of ikat-making on a large scale, which in many parts of the world has declined due to high production...
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Political party cleansing
Political party cleansing In politics, "political cleansing" seems to me to be the dirtiest expression coined and dirtiest tactic practiced to annihilate political opponents, regardless of age or sex. The Kosovo case serves as an example of how political cleansing was carried out by the party...
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Tana Toraja, a wonderful land of rituals
Tana Toraja, a wonderful land of ritualsText and photos by Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): My husband and I had a hard time deciding where to spend our holiday in December. We had a long list of possible destinations but we thought most of the places were "unsafe" because the areas were prone to...
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
2001: Glittering or gloomy?
2001: Glittering or gloomy?By Soeryo Winoto If the government succeeds in fulfilling its 2001 target to make the rupiah stronger against U.S. dollar -- Rp 8,500 per US$1 -- the domestic market for cars will bloom, meaning that more people will enjoy quality cars.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Brazilian president in Bali
Brazilian president in Bali JAKARTA (JP): Brazilian president Fernando Hendrique Cardoso and his entourage arrived in Denpasar, Bali, on Saturday for a three-day informal visit.There is no official itinerary of Cardoso's first Indonesian visit until he departs the tourist island for East Timor on...
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Still Playing
Still Playing JAKARTA (JP): Are films still in local theaters dying a slow death or do they deserve to be there? The Jakarta Post contributor Joko E.H. Anwar tells it like it is.Asterix and Obelix Versus Caesar. (Comedy/Fantasy, 100 minutes).
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Ethnic Chinese free to celebrate Lunar New Year
Ethnic Chinese free to celebrate Lunar New YearBy Tri Hafiningsih JAKARTA (JP): Over the last few days, the markets in Glodok, the capital's Chinatown, have been unusually busy. Shoppers of all ages brush shoulders in shops and stalls as they buy decorations and food for the Chinese New Year, which...
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Rapprochement
RapprochementBy Dewi Anggraeni When we reached Klungkung the driver turned toward us. "Bu," *) he said, addressing me, "you may want to close the windows if you don't want to breathe in exhaust fumes."I saw the black clouds puffing out of the public buses in front of us and felt the increasing...
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Ailing Theys to be flown to Jakarta for treatment
Ailing Theys to be flown to Jakarta for treatment JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Ailing Theys Hiyo Eluay, leader of the Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) will be flown to Jakarta for treatment on Sunday for irregular heart beat, sources at the Prosecutors' Office said here on Saturday.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Bombs at TMII provided by fugitive Tommy: Police
Bombs at TMII provided by fugitive Tommy: Police JAKARTA (JP): Police said on Saturday a woman arrested at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) on Friday in the possession of three bombs admitted she received the bombs from Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the fugitive son of former president Soeharto.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
My Lunar New Year celebrations: Now it can be told
My Lunar New Year celebrations: Now it can be told JAKARTA (JP): A car stopped in front of a house in the Kemang area. Five people dressed in black got out and entered the house. More cars came and more people in black entered the house.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
A day with a water peddler
A day with a water peddler Abdulsalam, 55, is a water peddler in the Meruya Ilir area of West Jakarta. A native of Batang, Central Java, he spends most of the year working in the capital, leaving his wife and seven children in his home village.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Food, glorious food on 'Pesiar Kuliner'
Food, glorious food on 'Pesiar Kuliner' Pesiar Kuliner; ANteve, 10 a.m. Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Sunday; Host: Ferry Salim JAKARTA (JP): The new province of Banten has long been known for its special Bandeng fish satay, a dish loaded with spices.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Whipping up some Lunar New Year delicacies
Whipping up some Lunar New Year delicacies JAKARTA (JP): Looking for some easy to prepare but delicious dishes to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year? Try the following recipes; your family and friends are sure to be impressed.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Symbolic delicacy returns for Chinese New Year
Symbolic delicacy returns for Chinese New YearBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Chinese New Year is coming again. Look forward to the typical delicacy kue keranjang ("basket cake") -- that sweet, dark-red, round cake wrapped in plastic or banana leaf.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Nine provinces to attend horse racing event in Pulomas
Nine provinces to attend horse racing event in Pulomas JAKARTA (JP): Nine provinces will take part in an event at the Pulomas horse track in East Jakarta on Sunday, which is being organized by the Indonesian Equestrian and Horse Racing Association (Pordasi) and information technology company PT...
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Indonesia eyes Winter Olympics in contract bridge
Indonesia eyes Winter Olympics in contract bridge JAKARTA (JP): With the recognition of the World Bridge Federation (WBF) as an international sports federation in the Olympic family, Indonesia has for the first time the opportunity to take part in the Winter Olympics.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Photo: A Letter from the Ocean by Mosista Pambudi at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3458771), until Jan. 24. * Photo: Solidaritas, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Data centers: The heart of the Net
Data centers: The heart of the NetBy. Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): There is a silver lining in the midst of all the fallen dot coms: infrastructure. Around the world, while many websites and Internet businesses are going bankrupt, the data centers, Internet connection providers and other...
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Forty useful answers for emergency situations
Forty useful answers for emergency situations The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook; Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht; Chronicle Books, San Francisco, 1999; 176 pp JAKARTA (JP): How do you escape from a bear or a mountain lion, wrestle free from an alligator or deal with a charging bull?The...
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Environmentally friendly rally in Semarang
Environmentally friendly rally in Semarang SEMARANG (JP): Semarang is slated to host a rally tour with a concern for environmental issues, called the Pertamina Blue Sky Tour Rally, from Feb. 10 to Feb. 11.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Semarang to host 21st STE c'ships
Semarang to host 21st STE c'ships SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) has picked Semarang to host the 21st Sarung Tinju Emas (STE) boxing championship from March 19 to March 24.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
How to deal with your bad breath wisely
How to deal with your bad breath wiselyBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Sandra, a 25-year-old executive wasn't aware of having bad breath until she noticed how people she talked to reacted as she spoke.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
FIFA says no change in W. Cup name order
FIFA says no change in W. Cup name order SEOUL (AP): FIFA, world soccer's governing body, has ruled against Japan's move to put its name ahead of co-host South Korea's on 2002 World Cup tickets to be sold to Japanese spectators, officials said Saturday.