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Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Gulf Indonesia Giving all its best for mutual interdependence
Gulf Indonesia Giving all its best for mutual interdependence Having been one of the few multinational firms to establish transparent win-win relationships with local communities and governments in its operational areas and surrounds, Gulf Indonesia Resources has pledged to continue efforts to...
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Master puppeteer Tejo shares his skills
Master puppeteer Tejo shares his skillsMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta History shows that the rise of any new cultural form may produce a conflict within the domain of the culture itself, particularly with religion.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Pertamina lainches operation to restore kerosene supply
Pertamina lainches operation to restore kerosene supplyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents of South Cileungsi village, Cileungsi district, Bogor regency, enthusiastically bought kerosene supplied by state oil and gas company Pertamina on Saturday amid reports that a kerosene shortage had hit many...
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Gulf Indonesia: Giving the best for mutual interdependence
Gulf Indonesia: Giving the best for mutual interdependence Having been one of the few multinational firms which have established transparent win-win relationships with local communities and governments in its operation areas and surroundings, Gulf Indonesia Resources pledge to continue attempts to...
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Singapore: Rich pickings for culture vultures
Singapore: Rich pickings for culture vulturesMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Singapore The buildings along the main streets of Singapore were adorned with promotional banners and eye-catching decorations during a recent visit.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Attacker's body buried by police
Attacker's body buried by police JAKARTA: The body of Hasballah, 22, one of two suspects in a failed grenade attack in South Jakarta, became on Saturday an object of contention among the Media Indonesia Group, the Taman Iskandar Muda Association for Acehnese and the police.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Sharing the wealth
Sharing the wealthHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post "We have done a lot of things to help the community but only the bad things appear in the press," said a public relations manager of a mining giant when asked about the company's community development (CD) program.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Caltex provides free harelip surgery for local kids
Caltex provides free harelip surgery for local kids Rahmat was 12 and Juniati was 11. Like the other kids in their village of Aur Sati in the Tambang district of Bangkinang, Riau, the two could often be found playing cheerfully in their neighborhood.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
The cosmetic touch to brighten your smile
The cosmetic touch to brighten your smileMaria Kegel, Contributor, Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): What's in a smile? Plenty, if you ask your dentist.Whiter and straighter teeth can increase your self-esteem, so says Dr. Iwan I. Kustarjo, a dental surgeon at Plaza Senayan in Jakarta.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Minnarets stand tall amid the skyscrapers
Minnarets stand tall amid the skyscrapersMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Singapore Amid the towering glass and steel architecture of Singapore, it is thrilling to spy a glittering inlay of numerous minarets and domes of not one but many mosques that dot the island country.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
RI Mujahidin confirms members among arrested in Malaysia
RI Mujahidin confirms members among arrested in MalaysiaKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Mujahidin Council (MMI) confirmed on Saturday that three Indonesian Muslim militants arrested by Malaysian police were members of their group.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
F.X. Widayanto: A home where tranquility reigns
F.X. Widayanto: A home where tranquility reignsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Ciawi, West Java Ceramics designer F.X. Widayanto has his own idea of what constitutes a dream house.It should be situated in a peaceful environment, surrounded by nature and clean, fresh air.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Carmel not ready to give up the ghost
Carmel not ready to give up the ghostAdrian Smith, Contributor, Jakarta Shaken and stirred by her own experience of being shackled, British-born Carmel Budiardjo has spent a good part of her life campaigning for human rights in Indonesia.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Investigating giant mining operations
Investigating giant mining operations The operations of the world's giant mining companies have often raised concerns due to their alleged insensitivity to the local communities and the environment.However, research financed by the International Development Research Center (IDRC) indicates that the...
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Efforts by major firms for local welfare
Efforts by major firms for local welfareHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mining and oil companies adopt different approaches in carrying out their community development obligations. But their priorities are generally the same -- giving more emphasis to the improvement of the health and...
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
'Syariah' to be introduced gradually in Aceh
'Syariah' to be introduced gradually in AcehIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The implementation of Islamic law or Syariah in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province will not rock the country's existing legal system, according to observers.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Ascott 'takes over' from Mercure
Ascott 'takes over' from MercureAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Ascott International Management Private Limited, a Singapore- based serviced residence management company, took over the management of Mercure Grand Hotel and Residence in Surabaya as of Jan.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Planning can help your small business
Planning can help your small businessPri Notowidigdo, The Amrop Hever Group, Global Executive Search, e-mail: jakarta@amrophever.com A business plan can be a lifesaver. First of all, it's an exercise in strategic planning and business logistics.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Govt defends plan to dissolve Bapedal
Govt defends plan to dissolve BapedalTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government defended its plan to merge the Environmental Impact Control Agency (Bapedal) with the Office of the State Minister of Environment Friday as the most efficient way of compliance with the reform...
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Asian currencies mostly higher late on Japanese yen as stock rallies
Asian currencies mostly higher late on Japanese yen as stock ralliesNetty Ismail, Dow Jones, Singapore The Japanese yen's bounce and Wall Street-inspired rallies in regional stock markets provided Asian currencies with a breathing spell for the second consecutive day late Friday, dealers said.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Following a series of negotiations with Indonesian
Following a series of negotiations with Indonesian representatives, Malaysia recently repatriated hundreds of Indonesian immigrants for having illegally ...2. Kashmir -- Kashmir and the narratives of Pakistan and India 1 x 28 36 pt Pakistan, India: Who's lying? Kamila Shamsie Author, 'Salt and...
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Poso police to expel 300 aliens
Poso police to expel 300 aliens PALU, Central Sulawesi: Police will crack down on aliens suspected of fomenting sectarian unrest in Poso in the second phase of a campaign on security and the restoration of order.Palu Police chief Insp. Gen.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
KONI stalls over bodybuilding candidates for 2002 Asian Games
KONI stalls over bodybuilding candidates for 2002 Asian GamesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) has refused to endorse a list of eight bodybuilding candidates for the 2002 Asian games, pending a selection process in line with the procedures.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
600 bus licenses revoked
600 bus licenses revoked The South Jakarta's Transportation Agency has revoked the licences of 600 public Metromini and Kopaja minibus drivers and altered routes in a bid to order services and reduce congestion in certain areas.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Excellent service
Excellent service I read many negative letters in The Jakarta Post about bad or insufficient service concerning Australian visa-applications for Indonesian citizens.I applied for a 3-month visa for my Balinese fiancee at the Australian Consulate here in Denpasar and was delighted with the...
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 4, 2002: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 30,500 Adindo Foresta 70 0 0 AGIS 115 5 343,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 260 0 0 Alakasa 205 30 500 Alfa...
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Trash-clogged rivers highlight lack of flood control measures
Trash-clogged rivers highlight lack of flood control measuresAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city is not yet ready to tackle the serious flooding that has been predicted to hit Jakarta soon because it still lacks flood-control facilities, and by Friday its rivers and dams had not yet...
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Responding to 2002
Responding to 2002From Media IndonesiaIn the year of 2002, shall we continue to behave like before: namely, showing off our wealth, seeking fortune by any means, blaspheming and belittling one another, placing our own interests over others', working unprofessionally and defying religious...
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
KPPU to quiz IBRA over PT Indomobil and BCA sales
KPPU to quiz IBRA over PT Indomobil and BCA salesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has promised to investigate the allegedly shoddy deals behind the sales of government shares in car maker PT Indomobil Sukses Internasional and planned sales of shares...
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Odd people out
Odd people out With the Idul Fitri post-fasting holidays not yet over, the Jakarta authorities are once again facing a major headache. The appalling number of new migrants arriving from poverty-stricken rural areas, who have accompanied their relatives returning home to the capital city after...
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Festive 'Dero' no longer binds people in Poso
Festive 'Dero' no longer binds people in Poso The Malino Meeting, held to bring leaders of the different warring factions together during the festive atmosphere of Idul Fitri, Christmas and the New Year, evoked sweet memories of the district's peaceful past.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
1. MULTA: 30 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 12
1. MULTA: 30 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 12 5-month prison term sought for sandal thief 2. TRASH: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 Sutiyoso plans to dump city's garbage on Bangka island 3. BOMB: 40 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 23 New year attackers caught 4.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
'Factions give parties a voice of legislature'
'Factions give parties a voice of legislature'Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Political parties, strengthened by Government Regulation No. 1/2002, need the presence of factions at their legislatures to better fight for their political interests, legislators say.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Domestic vehicles sales down in November
Domestic vehicles sales down in November JAKARTA: As of November 2001, the country's domestic vehicle sales, which includes vehicles made domestically and imported, totaled 27,442 units, down from 27,768 units sold the previous month, a statement said.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Experience with Lorena bus
Experience with Lorena bus Because flights to Bali were full, my husband and I foolishly decided to take a bus to Denpasar. We contacted a travel agency and asked for a super executive service and purchased two Lorena super executive seats -- bus number SE VII, at the cost of Rp 350,000 each.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Tony asked to rejoin Thomas Cup team
Tony asked to rejoin Thomas Cup teamNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has given Sydney 2000 Olympics gold medalist Tony Gunawan until the end of this month to make up his mind whether or not to rejoin the national team for the Thomas Cup...
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Akbar shows off force ahead of graft talks
Akbar shows off force ahead of graft talksKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung is mobilizing support from local party leaders to block his political opponents' bid to have his financial scandal exposed by a team of legislators.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Full autonomy in Aceh and Irian still 'long way off'
Full autonomy in Aceh and Irian still 'long way off'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Full implementation of special autonomy in the strife-torn provinces of Aceh and Irian Jaya still has a long way to go as the government has yet to issue guidelines for autonomy laws granting...
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
RI accuses neighbors of unfair trading
RI accuses neighbors of unfair tradingAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta On Friday, a mere four days after the implementation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Free Trade Area, popularly known as AFTA, the Indonesian government accused three of its member nations of...
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Withe to coach Thailand for another year
Withe to coach Thailand for another year BANGKOK: Former Aston Villa and England striker Peter Withe has agreed a new one-year deal to coach Thailand's national team. Following months of salary negotiations with the Football Association of Thailand, Withe told Reuters on Friday he was ready to put...
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Promoting peace and brotherhood
Promoting peace and brotherhood When I opened The Jakarta Post of Jan.3, 2002 and saw the front page, a surge of relief and happiness went through me and, as an Indonesian, I had never felt so happy before.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Freeze Soeharto's
Freeze Soeharto's assetsFrom Rakyat Merdeka Any formulation made by the House of Representatives (DPR) must be in accordance with the people's wishes, which is stated in the stipulation of the People Consultative Assembly no. XI/MPR/1998 article no.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
City starts crackdown on migrants
City starts crackdown on migrantsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite criticism, the Jakarta city administration has officially launched an operation against illegal migrants in an effort to curb urbanization.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Three suspects in Palu bombing grilled
Three suspects in Palu bombing grilledErik W., The Jakarta Post, Palu Central Sulawesi Police are still investigating three suspects in connection with the bombing of four churches in Palu, Central Sulawesi, on New Year's Eve, says a local police official.Brig. Gen.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Jakarta remains a magnet for rural folks
Jakarta remains a magnet for rural folksAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The dream of making a better life amid the grind and bustle of the big city has drawn people from rural areas all across the Indonesian archipelago to Jakarta.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Bill on Truth, Reconciliation drafted
Bill on Truth, Reconciliation draftedBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has drafted a bill to deal with past human rights abuses committed during both the Sukarno and Soeharto regimes, offering pardons to the suspects who are ready to be reconciled with their victims and...
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
JP/3/INSIGHT
JP/3/INSIGHTWhither civil society? Are we getting closer or farther from becoming a civil societyJ. Soedjati Djiwandono Political Analyst Jakarta Both Sukarno, through his "guided democracy", and Soeharto through his "Pancasila democracy", robbed the sovereignty and power of the people.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Rare, beautiful opals are the 'queen of gems'
Rare, beautiful opals are the 'queen of gems'Fabian H. Chandra, Gemologist, Jakarta Few know that the Banten area, in the west part of Java, is famous for its opal, which is believed by the Javanese to be a lucky stone. Gemstone lovers call it the "queen of gems.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
DPR may grill FSPC, IBRA over debt extension scheme
DPR may grill FSPC, IBRA over debt extension schemeBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators are set to grill the Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC), and the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) over their controversial decision to extend a debt payment scheme for IBRA's...
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Power prices to keep on rising until 2005
Power prices to keep on rising until 2005Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Strapped for cash, the state-owned electricity company, PLN, has increased power rates by an average of six percent for the first quarter of the year, while each quarter of the year will see continued hikes.