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Mon, 13 Jan 2003
Scholar warns of `turbulence' in Indonesia-America ties
Scholar warns of `turbulence' in Indonesia-America tiesBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Though relations between Indonesia and the United States seem to be improving, noted American scholar John J.
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
From Media Indonesia
From Media Indonesia In connection with the government's sale of a share in PT Indosat, which is a strategic asset of the state, to a foreign country, in this case represented by Singapore Technologies Telemedia, we, the Indonesian Telecommunications Watch (ITW), would like to express our firm...
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
Awareness of Maluku people is amazing: Sultan
Awareness of Maluku people is amazing: Sultan Yogyakarta monarch and governor Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X was in Ambon on Saturday at the request of 110 traditional leaders, or raja (kings), to close their three-day gathering and to accept his appointment as an honorary king, or Upulatu.
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
U.S. food and drug officials to inspect RI cocoa
U.S. food and drug officials to inspect RI cocoaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States' Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will send its officials to Indonesia in March to inspect the quality of Indonesian cocoa beans and discuss the possibility for Indonesia to increase its cocoa exports to...
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
Investment outlook gloomy
Investment outlook gloomy The plunge in foreign and domestic investment approvals last year, as reported by the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) last week, served only to confirm the market perception that Indonesia is now among the least attractive places to do business.
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
Islets not to fall into private hands
Islets not to fall into private hands JAKARTA: The government official has called on regional administrations to no longer allow private individuals to own islands, however small they may be.Alex Retraubun, the director of small islands' development at the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and...
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
Where is the ball?
Where is the ball? People's reaction to the utility price rises will likely continue and even escalate. Eight days after the government announced increases in fuel prices and electricity and telephone rates, businesspeople and workers have demonstrated on the streets of the capital and other cities...
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
The search for leaders
The search for leadersFrank Feulner, State -- Civil Society Adviser, United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR), Jakarta, frank.feulner@un.or.id 2003 has started amidst many uncertainties. The gloomy prospect of unemployment and poverty, of insecurity and war is frightening us.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Sheetal's: Fabulous grub, shame about the pub!
Sheetal's: Fabulous grub, shame about the pub!Bill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta There's no doubt about it, Indian pubs are now taking up where Irish pubs left off, and are establishing themselves a well- earned reputation for good drink, food and service all around the globe.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
On the Record
On the Record Artist: Aneka All Star, Album : Tears For Motion, Reflections of Tragedy Bomb Blast, Oct. 12, 2002 (ANEKA Records Production) Yes, this is another music tribute for the Bali bombing tragedy last year.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
How to scrimp on fuel after the price hike
How to scrimp on fuel after the price hikeArief Hidayat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent soaring prices for fuel, telephone, electricity, water and LPG gas has given more headaches to most people. No matter how much one earns, one must be prepared to scrimp due to the hikes.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Carving out a living
Carving out a livingText and photos by P.J. Leo Travel warnings and drastic drops in the number of foreign tourists visiting Indonesia are forcing the residents of Bobung village in Patuk district, Yogyakarta, to work extra hard to promote their handicrafts.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Heading for Page 17 -- Music
Heading for Page 17 -- Music 1. MALI -- A line, 7 col, 55 ptsAfrican reggae star appeals for peace in homeland 2. LAIN -- A line, 7 col, 48 ptsLain band finds a promising future in Jakarta
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Ambonese come to terms with limits of `normalcy'
Ambonese come to terms with limits of `normalcy'Ati Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, Ambon It seems an inevitable, accepted fact of life here that while things must return to "normal", it would be wishful thinking to imagine that it means resuming normalcy in full, at least in the foreseeable future.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Brave-heart Fouda
Brave-heart FoudaAl-Jazeera's London bureau chief and award-winning journalist Yosri Fouda shares a profound analysis on what has been concealed by the U.S. government behind all the smoke and news headlines during two high-profile operations, the Desert Fox operation in Iraq and the assault on...
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
An unforgettable journey to the lost world of the Baduy
An unforgettable journey to the lost world of the BaduyZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Serang, Banten A crystal-clear knee-deep stream running under a bamboo bridge. A single breath of fresh air brings a feeling of deep relaxation, providing immediate transportation away from the cares of daily life.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Digital technology endangers local film
Digital technology endangers local filmJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Expect more poorly made movies this year as many local filmmakers dump their cheap, shot-on-video efforts onto local theatergoers.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Lain finds a promosing future in Jakarta
Lain finds a promosing future in JakartaJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Members of local band Lain seem to believe that they have to live for the moment to get their sound noticed. Instead of asking "why", they say "why not".
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Ambonese come to terms with the limits of `normalcy'
Ambonese come to terms with the limits of `normalcy'Ati Nurbaiti The Jakarta Post Ambon It seems an inevitable, accepted fact of life here that while things must return to "normal", it would be wishful thinking to imagine that it means resuming normalcy in full, at least in the foreseeable future.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Landslide kills nine in West Kalimantan
Landslide kills nine in West KalimantanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nine people died in a landslide in Panireman village, Pontianak, West Kalimantan on Friday following a day of heavy rain in the area.The nine fatalities were among at least 12 people who were buried when a small hill suddenly...
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Art of drinking no simple matter
Art of drinking no simple matterSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Compared with most beverages served along with food, wines often receive special treatment. There are special events dedicated to wine, such as wine tastings and free samples of new products. And this is not without reason.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Rallies continue against utility price hikes
Rallies continue against utility price hikesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rallies against price hikes continued across the country on Saturday, with new demands that Indonesia stop economic reforms sponsored by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
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JPCOMMUNITY NETWORK: Many developers of large and modern residential complexes issue a newsletter to share important information with residents. The newsletters have unexpectedly become an important medium for local traders and businessmen to promote their products and services.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Families in Jakarta cut down on recreational activities
Families in Jakarta cut down on recreational activitiesEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post JakartaFamilies in Jakarta are adjusting their lifestyles in line with the utility price hikes. They are cutting down on recreational activities due to the soaring cost of their primary needs.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Asian idols F4 a disappointment in concert
Asian idols F4 a disappointment in concertHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The voices veered off tune whenever the lip-synching stopped. The dance moves were unsmooth, the series of costumes ridiculous and communication with the audience was limited to "I love yous" and "Thank yous".
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Jakartans need to be more thrifty
Jakartans need to be more thriftyDamar Harsanto and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was 1:30 p.m. and Jakarta was overcast with gray clouds shutting out the normally scorching sun.Harsana, a 67-year-old former police officer, sat in his dim living room along with the five members of his...
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
.TB.30" .90"
.TB.30" .90"TV Program: Sunday, January 12, 2003TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Oto Screen8:00 DRTV8:30 Quiz: Mega Brain9:00 Children's Film: Si Unyil9:30 Children's Program: Bando10:30 Rumah Kita11:00 Maskum Show12:00 News: Berita Siang12:30 p.m.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Mawar's Eyes
Mawar's EyesBy Maria Magdalena Bhoernomo Mawar was sitting on the veranda with her face tilted slightly upwards into the cool of the morning. She had just turned six. Her mom and dad said it was time for her to go to elementary school.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Koike aims to reflect energy in his works
Koike aims to reflect energy in his worksHelly Minarti, Contributor, Jakarta Dance and theater lovers might still remember the strong stage images of a dance piece performed by the well-known Japanese troupe, Pappa Tarahumara, at the last Arts Summit Indonesia.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Voyaging through time on a New Year's flight
Voyaging through time on a New Year's flightTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Sentani, Papua Spending the last day of the year 2002 in a not-so-ordinary way tops the list of my new year resolutions. Getting out of Jakarta is the best option.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Norwegian students have fun despite fears
Norwegian students have fun despite fearsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eight Norwegian students stood on a simple stage covered in red carpet at the Kanisius College High School in Central Jakarta. The Norwegian red-and-black-cross flag hung on as a backdrop.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
More people today long for Soeharto's cruelty
More people today long for Soeharto's cruelty Praise Soeharto, the former Father of Development! Applaud the five-star retired general (after Soeharto, only very luxurious hotels deserve the five-star status!)Why? Because only four years after his humiliating fall, more people now recall sweet...
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Landslide kills nine in West Kalimantan
Landslide kills nine in West KalimantanThe Jakarta Post JakartaNine people died in a landslide in Panireman village, Pontianak, West Kalimantan on Friday following a day of heavy rain in the area.The nine fatalities were among at least 12 people who were buried when a small hill suddenly collapsed...
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Tips on serving wine and cheese
Tips on serving wine and cheese Although the sales of alcoholic drinks are still strictly regulated here, finding a good place to buy a a good wine is not something that you have to worry about. Many kinds of wines are now available in supermarkets, particularly in big cities such as Jakarta.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Sopiah dreams to get free school fees for her children
Sopiah dreams to get free school fees for her childrenFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Every day, 40-year-old Sopiah spends between Rp 16,000 and Rp 20,000 (between US$1.80 and $2.20) buying staple foods, giving her children some spending money and providing cigarettes for her unemployed...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Public apathetic about PDI-P anniversary
Public apathetic about PDI-P anniversaryRita A. Widiadana and Wahyoe Boedhiwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Taking a breather from the heated social and political turbulence in the capital city of Jakarta, President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to join thousands of members of her...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Govt to introduce tax break facilities for exporters
Govt to introduce tax break facilities for exportersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will introduce a second fiscal stimulus package for export-oriented industries to help lessen the impact of the recent utility price hikes, Minister of Trade and Industry Rini M. Soewandi said on Friday.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Britain to review travel advisory
Britain to review travel advisory JAKARTA: Visiting British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Jack Straw said on Friday his government planned to review and change the travel advisory against Indonesia.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Overcrowded trains
Overcrowded trains As the past year drew to a close, The Jakarta Post did beneficent service to its concerned readers with the publication of four special editions from Dec. 26 to Dec. 28, 2002, reviewing crucial episodes of the past year, and the special issue of Dec.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Five killed as boat sinks off Maluku
Five killed as boat sinks off MalukuThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least five people have drowned and several others are missing after a strong wave capsized a speedboat in the waters off Sirisori Islam village in Maluku on Friday.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
The F4 boys come to town for two concerts
The F4 boys come to town for two concertsTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There's a lot of things that fans, especially female fans, will put up with from their idols -- bad singing, bad dancing, bad attitude -- and they will put up with much more just to catch a glimpse of them, going...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Jakarta Phinisi awaits fresh recruits for Proliga
Jakarta Phinisi awaits fresh recruits for ProligaMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Phinisi is awaiting the arrival of Lie Hung and Shiung Che from China ahead of the start of the women's national volleyball league next month.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Investors' stance
Investors' stance The plunge in foreign and domestic investment approvals last year, as reported by the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) last week, served only to confirm the market perception that Indonesia is now among the least attractive places to do business.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Support for blue
Support for blue sky program neededFrom Media Indonesia Man himself must make sure that his environment will be pollution-free. That's why we have the Kyoto Protocol and the Montreal Amendment. The Kyoto Protocol calls for each country to gradually reduce CO2 emissions while the Montreal Amendment...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
DPR must not act like Pilate
DPR must not act like Pilate The recent demonstrations and protests against the increases in fuel, electricity and telephone charges -- which have led to knock-on increases in the prices of staple foods and other basic commodities -- represent a very serious problem.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
S'pore's DBS Group may bid for 51% stake in Danamon
S'pore's DBS Group may bid for 51% stake in DanamonBloomberg, Jakarta DBS Group Holdings Ltd.,Southeast Asia's biggest bank, may bid for the 51 percent stake Indonesia is selling in PT Bank Danamon, the nation's fifth-largest lender, an Indonesian government official said.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
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JP/ / checked by rich Deep understanding of customers' needs helps reduce risksSatyasuryawan Contributor Jakarta Probably quite a number of marketing people still believe in the credo "The Customer is King".
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Banks yet to boost lending despite low interest: BI
Banks yet to boost lending despite low interest: BIDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sharp drop in the central bank benchmark interest rate last year has not caused banks to significantly increase lending, said Bank Indonesia governor Sjahril Sabirin.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Disband regional councils
Disband regional councils From Media Indonesia The Dec. 2-8 issue of Tempo magazine reported in its Events Column that 54 members of the West Sumatra provincial council would shortly be interrogated by the provincial prosecutor's office for alleged corruption surrounding West Sumatra's 2002...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Megawati to make first visit to Poso
Megawati to make first visit to PosoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri will visit the Central Sulawesi regency of Poso next week, her first trip to the area since it was darkened by three years of religious violence which claimed thousands of lives, officials said on Friday.