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Mon, 06 Jan 2003
Judge faces bribery accusation
Judge faces bribery accusation JAKARTA: The Supreme Court has prohibited judge Torang Tampubolon from handling cases after allegations arose that he sought a bribe from a plaintiff appearing before his court.
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
'Bajaj' cause traffic congestion
'Bajaj' cause traffic congestionFrom Warta KotaIn my opinion, the traffic congestion around the Mayestic Market/Taman Puring in South Jakarta is attributable to the presence of bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicles).
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
Jakartans' dreams of accessible public parks remain unfulfilled
Jakartans' dreams of accessible public parks remain unfulfilled Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post Jakarta Living in the concrete jungle that is Jakarta, a visit to public parks can be relaxing. But fewer and fewer people go there.
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
Influential religious leaders oppose reopening of TPL
Influential religious leaders oppose reopening of TPLMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Influential religious organizations and non-governmental organizations have expressed their support to the people of Porsea, North Sumatra, who are opposed to the planned reopening of pulp producer PT...
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
'Nothing has been
'Nothing has been done for education' Thanks for publishing my article in Yesterday's issue of the Jakarta Post. However, the title of the article, which is not mine, is a false generalization and too provocative.
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
Sardono cherishes his good fortune
Sardono cherishes his good fortuneTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some say success is 90 percent hard work and 10 percent talent, but famed Indonesian dancer and choreographer Sardono Waluyo Kusumo says luck also has plenty to do with his success.
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
Legal experts support plan to sue govt over R&D policy
Legal experts support plan to sue govt over R&D policyMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal experts have come out in support of plans by non- governmental organizations (NGOs) to take legal action against the government over the issuance of a presidential instruction exonerating some...
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
Protests over price hike threaten economy
Protests over price hike threaten economyA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The growing protests over a series of government economic policy decisions taken since the start of the new year could potentially lead to serious social and political turmoil that could badly affect the overall...
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
Never pass judgment
Never pass judgment without evidence The Dec. 28 shooting of Else Bonay Rumbiak, the wife of the director of the Human Rights Advocacy Study Institute (Elsham), Johanis Rumbiak, by an unknown gunman in Papua has given rise to rumors about the perpetrators, and recent accusations of the...
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
Four killed in attacks by armed gang in E. Timor
Four killed in attacks by armed gang in E. TimorJose Belo, Associated Press, Dili Screaming "We are coming back for you!" a gang armed with automatic rifles raided two villages in newly independent East Timor, killing four people and injuring eight, eyewitnesses said on Sunday.
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
1. Protest -- 4 cols, 2 lines, 60 pts BB, 28 counts each
1. Protest -- 4 cols, 2 lines, 60 pts BB, 28 counts each Opposition mounts against price hikes, govt unmoved 2. Timor -- 1 col, 4 lines, 28 pts BB, 10 counts each Four killed in attacks by armed gang in E. Timor 3.
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
Bill allows convicts to lead legislative body
Bill allows convicts to lead legislative bodyKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House Speaker Akbar Tandjung, who has been convicted of misusing Rp 40 billion (US$4.49 million) in state funds and sentenced to three years in jail by the Central Jakarta District Court, would probably smile if...
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
Furor over Indosat sale
Furor over Indosat sale It is saddening to note that a strategic sale that was supposed to be the deal of the year and become a strong building- block for helping restore confidence in the country amid the gloomy economic outlook has been turned into a controversy by several narrow-minded...
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
'Bajaj' cause
'Bajaj' cause traffic congestionFrom Warta Kota In my opinion, the traffic congestion around the Mayestic Market/Taman Puring in South Jakarta is attributable to the presence of bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicles).
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
Indonesia still respect
Indonesia still respect the "one China policy" Jusuf Wanandi Founder and Member Board of Trustees Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta If there is one country that understands more fully what China's "one-China policy" means, that country is Indonesia.
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
Jakartans brace for flooding as rains come
Jakartans brace for flooding as rains comeBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People living in the city's flood-prone areas said on Saturday they were ready to face the annual calamity, which, according to a forecast from the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG), might occur this week.
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
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Mon, 06 Jan 2003
Body found at resort could be missing Singapore naval officer
Body found at resort could be missing Singapore naval officerAgence France-Presse, Singapore A body found on Sunday at a beach resort on the Indonesian island of Bintan could be one of three Singaporean naval officers missing after their ship collided with a merchant vessel, the defense ministry...
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
Business and
Business and globalizationFrom Suara Karya Millions of Indonesians rely on small and medium-size businesses for a living, with these businesses accounting for 94 percent of business activity in Indonesia.
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
Denial and crisis in the nation's power system
Denial and crisis in the nation's power systemWimar Witoelar, Public Communications Specialist, Jakarta We are not talking about terrorism here. Nor are we talking about the Indosat controversy. They are unrelated events but both contribute to the chronic crisis that sends Indonesia deeper and...
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
Indonesia and ASEAN must move on together
Indonesia and ASEAN must move on togetherPhilips J Vermonte CSIS In the past three decades, ASEAN has been the corner stone of Indonesia's foreign policy. But, things have changed rapidly, triggered by the economic crisis and its severe consequences starting from 1997.
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
Message from the Ambassador
Message from the Ambassador On this auspicious occasion of the 55th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Union of Myanmar, I have great pleasure to convey warmest greetings and best wishes of the Government and the people of the Union of Myanmar to the Government and people of the Republic of...
Mon, 06 Jan 2003
Let's strike back: Cut down electricity use
Let's strike back: Cut down electricity useZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id So the government has done it again. They approved increases in telephone rates, electricity rates and fuel prices, all at the same time.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Malaysian filmmaker ready to challenge viewers
Malaysian filmmaker ready to challenge viewersHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Singapore The seven-minute film is called Checkpoint, a story about what it feels like to travel in a post-Sept. 11 world, where you receive extra attention just because your passport contains stamps from countries...
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Flyovers or
Flyovers or underpasses needed From Warta Kota The TB Simatupang outer ring road may solve the traffic jams in several spots in South Jakarta. Actually, neither the toll road or the artery roads are too crowded, except in areas close to an intersection.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Fresh fish in city? Dream on, they're frozen for weeks
Fresh fish in city? Dream on, they're frozen for weeksEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If you are a big fan of sushi or sashimi, or have a taste for seafood and live in Jakarta, you will need to make a real effort to enjoy the best.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
[i]Despite the increasing number of modern, lavish supermarkets and
Despite the increasing number of modern, lavish supermarkets and hypermarkets which offer convenient shopping, traditional markets in the capital, many of which are in a deteriorating condition, are still bustling with activity. The Jakarta Post's Arya Abhiseka, Sari P. Setiogi, Moh.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Family matters for R&B singer Ingram
Family matters for R&B singer IngramPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Attending a gala dinner with James Ingram was the best way to spend New Year's Eve, not only because of his songs that took me back to the '80s, but also to fulfill my curiosity to see a live performance by the 1981...
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Ciputat Market faces uncertain future
Ciputat Market faces uncertain futureSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One of the most popular traditional markets in the Greater Jakarta area is Ciputat Market. But looking at its present condition, people may doubt whether the market -- which was established in 1932 by the Dutch colonial...
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Jailed American nurse to be transported to Jakarta
Jailed American nurse to be transported to JakartaNani Farida and Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Lawyers of jailed American nurse Joy Lee Sadler expressed on Saturday their disappointment with the refusal by all of the hospitals in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province to treat...
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
FOR ADVERORTIAL: BATAM - SUNDAY
FOR ADVERORTIAL: BATAM - SUNDAY A portrait of reality: Batam through eyes of expatriates Although Indonesia is now under an unfavorable international spotlight, Batam Island continues to portray a positive image to the outside world, a fact proven by the results of an Oct.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
World number two DJ Sasha dazzles Jakarta at Stadium
World number two DJ Sasha dazzles Jakarta at StadiumJoseph Mangga, Contributor, Jakarta It was 2.30 a.m. and the crowd was getting very restless at Stadium. They had already heard DJ Deny from Bandung, who opened the show at 10 p.m.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Spotlight on Batu Puteh
Spotlight on Batu Puteh Carolyn Hong New Straits Times Kuala Lumpur In hindsight, it should have been easy to foresee that the public reaction in Malaysia after the Sipadan/Ligitan victory would not have focused on Indonesia.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Sardono cherishes his good luck
Sardono cherishes his good luck==================== Tantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post Jakarta ---------------------Some say success is made out of 90 percent hard work and 10 percent talent, but famed Indonesian dancer and choreographer Sardono Waluyo Kusumo say luck has plenty to do with his...
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Demystifying globalization
Demystifying globalizationMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lexus dan Pohon Zaitun : Memahami Globalisasi; (Original title, Lexus and The Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization); By Thomas L.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Caption photo: 3 cols
Caption photo: 3 cols NEW HOTEL: President Megawati Soekarnoputri (center) inaugurates the Nirmala Biak Beach Hotel, an international hotel owned by the Djajanti Group, in Biak, Papua. Witnessing the dedication were (from left) Papua Governor Jaap P Solossa, Minister of Mines and Energy Purnomo...
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Batak Market thrives in Senen
Batak Market thrives in SenenMoh. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The market is not easy to find among the warren of bustling streets and hectic trading activities in the Senen area, Central Jakarta.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
JP/20/INTRO
JP/20/INTROTimeless tapestry Day in and day out, traditional markets hum with the activities that have been a part of Jakarta life for generations. The markets are a comforting reminder in these times of economic uncertainty of our resilience and the age-old tradition of bargaining and the good...
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
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Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Traditional markets: the pulse of life
Traditional markets: the pulse of life Despite the increasing number of modern, lavish supermarkets and hypermarkets which offer convenient shopping, traditional markets in the capital, many of which are in a deteriorating condition, are still bustling with activity.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Drivers on strike, passengers stranded
Drivers on strike, passengers stranded INDONESIA: Hundreds of passengers here were stranded Saturday as public minivan drivers heading to Kampung Melayu in Teluk Naga district of Tangerang were on strike as people refused to pay more despite the fuel price hike.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
S'pore Navy rescues trapped crew
S'pore Navy rescues trapped crew SINGAPORE: The Singapore Navy has launched operations to rescue four women trapped in an anti-submarine ship that collided with a merchant vessel in the Singapore Straits, the defence ministry said Saturday.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Pray for America's destruction: Abdul Aziz aka Samudra
Pray for America's destruction: Abdul Aziz aka SamudraI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Imam Samudra, the alleged mastermind of the Bali bombings, reiterated his anti-U.S. sentiments here on Saturday during the reenactment of meetings allegedly held to plan the bomb attacks that...
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Tara loyal to his calling
Tara loyal to his callingEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tara Sosrowardoyo may not be an outgoing kind of person. But the calm photographer shows his enthusiasm when it comes to the field he is famous for: Photography.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Kebayoran Lama Market a symbol of Betawi's glory days in trading
Kebayoran Lama Market a symbol of Betawi's glory days in tradingArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Elvis Romadhona, 27, is a particularly interesting person. It's not just because of the romantic sound of his name.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Bags remain a complimentary fashion accessory
Bags remain a complimentary fashion accessoryEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For women, bags have become a complimentary fashion accessory to achieve their best look. The style and trend of bags has also moved along with the fashion industry.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Message from the Ambassador
Message from the Ambassador On this auspicious occasion of the 55th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Union of Myanmar, I have great pleasure to convey warmest greetings and best wishes of the Government and the people of the Union of Myanmar to the Government and people of the Republic of...
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Birth certificate fees
Birth certificate fees From Warta Kota North Jakarta municipality head, Soebagio, has often said he would dump into a garbage bin all praise but will treasure criticism about the municipality administration's performance.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Now Showing
Now Showing Aku Ingin Menciummu Sekali Saja (I Want To Kiss You Just Once a.k.a. The Bird Man Tale) (Drama, 90 minutes). Starring Lulu Tobing, Octavianus Rysiat, Sonya Baransano, Minus Karoba, Adi Kurdi. Directed by Garin Nugroho.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Hero's father dies of broken heart
Hero's father dies of broken heartTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "I lost a son ... now I've lost my husband ... because of them ... these people ... who refuse to take responsibility for all this violence," the mother of reform hero Elang Mulya Lesmana,...