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Sat, 04 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.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Megawati plans to visit to Russia in April
Megawati plans to visit to Russia in AprilThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri plans to visit Russia next April over possible talks of purchasing Russian weapons, in what would mark the first visit by an Indonesian president to Moscow in 13 years.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
'Soeharto better than Megawati'
'Soeharto better than Megawati' The nation's massive debt and budget deficit has forced the government to impose price increases this year in an effort to lift the country out of its economic slump. People are angry with the decision and some have blamed the government for failing to recover the...
Sat, 04 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.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Calls mount for Megawati to resign over utility hikes
Calls mount for Megawati to resign over utility hikesDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's decision to hike fuel, electricity and telephone charges has drawn a strong public rejection, with many protesters demanding President Megawati Soekarnoputri step down.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Ahmad Junaidi
Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The City Land Transportation Owners Association (Organda) says it will propose increasing bus fares due to the fuel price rises."We will discuss increasing fares and will submit the proposal to the governor soon," Organda chief Aip Syaifuddin told reporters...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Ahmad Junaidi
Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The City Land Transportation Owners Association (Organda) says it will propose increasing bus fares due to the fuel price rises."We will discuss increasing fares and will submit the proposal to the governor soon," Organda chief Aip Syaifuddin told reporters...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Don't lose
Don't lose more islandsFrom Media Indonesia My heart broke to learn that, whatever the reasons, Indonesia had lost East Timor. And I found it strange that Abdurrahman Wahid -- when he was president -- changed the name of Irian Jaya to Papua, a phenomenon that I believe has the potential to cause...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Repaying IMF: Another marketing ploy
Repaying IMF: Another marketing ployThanong Khanthong, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra would like to show off Thailand's financial strength by announcing that the Kingdom will be pre-paying all the outstanding loans of US$4.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Chrysler, Asian firms tie up
Chrysler, Asian firms tie up LOS ANGELES : Chrysler said on Thursday it plans on jointly operating an automobile manufacturing plant in North America with automakers from Japan and South Korea.The boss of the U.S.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
The 'new' Monas park
The 'new' Monas park National Monument (Monas) park has been given a face-lift. Since the new four-kilometer fence was completed to surround it last month, all vehicles are prohibited from entering the park.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
JSC reports fall in violence after peace deal
JSC reports fall in violence after peace dealNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The Joint Security Committee (JSC) reported on Friday a significant decrease in the number of civilians killed in the troubled province of Aceh after the signing of a landmark peace agreement on Dec. 9.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
JSX falls further on concerns over prive hike
JSX falls further on concerns over prive hikeDow Jones, Jakarta Shares at the Jakarta Stock Exchange ended lower Friday as fuel price, telephone and electricity tariff hikes continued dampening market sentiments and late selling in cigarette and banking blue chips erased earlier gains, dealers said.
Sat, 04 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.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Hospitals in Banda Aceh refuse to treat jailed American nurse
Hospitals in Banda Aceh refuse to treat jailed American nurseNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Jailed American nurse Joy Lee Sadler was rushed to hospital on Friday but was rejected by all hospitals in Banda Aceh for fears that her HIV illness would spread to other people.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Legislators flex muscles in Indosat privatization polemic
Legislators flex muscles in Indosat privatization polemicKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) has gained the momentum to summon President Megawati Soekarnoputri over the mid-December sale of the government's 41.
Sat, 04 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...
Sat, 04 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).
Sat, 04 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.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Wrong Bali map
Wrong Bali map I just finished reading Robert Finnegan's very critical analysis of the investigation of the Bali bombing, which he defined as a "dismal investigative performance." Finnegan's analysis focused in large part on the investigator's inconsistency or ineptness in identifying the tyes of...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Lotus to expand sales in U.S.
Lotus to expand sales in U.S. KUALA LUMPUR: Britain's Lotus Group, a unit of Malaysian carmaker Proton, plans to expand its presence in the U.S. market with the launch of a new sports car next year, a report said Friday.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Flooding may hit Jakarta next week: Weather agency
Flooding may hit Jakarta next week: Weather agencyBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakartans may need more than umbrellas next week, with the Meteorological and Geological Agency (BMG) warning that floods could hit a number of areas in the capital.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Public bus fares to increase
Public bus fares to increaseAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Land Transportation Owners Association (Organda) says it will propose increasing bus fares due to the fuel price rises."We will discuss increasing fares and will submit the proposal to the governor soon," Organda chief...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
BI won't cut rate for time being
BI won't cut rate for time beingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Friday the central bank would not lower its benchmark interest rate for the time being because inflation was expected to be high in January, following an increase in fuel prices, electricity...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Govt must stop selling assets to dubious SPVs: Experts
Govt must stop selling assets to dubious SPVs: ExpertsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts have urged the government to stop selling state assets to investors using special purpose vehicles (SPVs) registered in tax-havens due to the lack of transparency.
Sat, 04 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...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Antiterror team holds first meeting
Antiterror team holds first meeting JAKARTA: A government-sanctioned special antiterror team held its first meeting on Friday, with an agenda to discuss efforts to accelerate the investigations and to bring the bombing cases in Bali and Makassar to court soon.Team chairman Insp. Gen.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Crush GAM if
Crush GAM if they betrayThe public was shocked to learn from the army chief of staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu that the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) had shot Acehnese and members of the Indonesian military. According to the Indonesian military, since the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Batam haven for weapons smugglers
Batam haven for weapons smugglers BATAM, Riau: Being an international gateway and surrounded by many small islands has led to Batam island in Riau province becoming a hotbed for weapons smugglers from Aceh, an intelligence source has said.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Waterless toilet at TIM 21
Waterless toilet at TIM 21From Suara KaryaAs one of the regular visitors to Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), I feel reluctant to use the women's toilets in the building. Although the toilets are relatively clean and seem to be well- maintained, they have no water nor toilet paper.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Legal awareness improves, but things are not getting better
Legal awareness improves, but things are not getting betterMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While legal reform in the country is still stagnant, legal awareness among people in the city has apparently improved.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Language and
Language and disintegrationFrom KompasKompas published a report on Nov. 20 referring to the need to be Sundanese as one criterion for the selection of public officials. The news attributed as its source a proposal of the Justice Mandate (ABDI) faction, which was responding to a West Java regional...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Foreigners required to have KTPs
Foreigners required to have KTPsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Foreigners staying and working in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan are now required to have an Indonesian identification card even if they have valid residence and working permits.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Ahmad Junaidi
Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The City Land Transportation Owners Association (Organda) says it will propose increasing bus fares due to the fuel price rises."We will discuss increasing fares and will submit the proposal to the governor soon," Organda chief Aip Syaifuddin told reporters...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
46,000 Vietnamese seek work abroad
46,000 Vietnamese seek work abroad HANOI: More than 46,000 Vietnamese left the country in 2002 to seek work abroad, prompted by unemployment and the possibility of higher wages, according to official figures released on Friday.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Tribunal reveals Theys' final moments
Tribunal reveals Theys' final momentsAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The first trial for the murder of Papuan separatist leader Theys Hiyo Eluay opened on Friday in Surabaya, East Java, with military prosecutors describing the events leading up to Theys' slaying.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Bus terminal project to continue
Bus terminal project to continue JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso announced on Friday that his administration would continue the development of the Pulo Gebang bus terminal in East Jakarta despite safety concerns raised by city councillors.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
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Sat, 04 Jan 2003
TV Today: Saturday, January 4, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, January 4, 2003 TVRI 5:03 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Documentary8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi dan Balita9:00 Cagar Pesona9:30 Idola10:30 Talk Show11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Ahmad Junaidi
Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The City Land Transportation Owners Association (Organda) says it will propose increasing bus fares due to the fuel price rises."We will discuss increasing fares and will submit the proposal to the governor soon," Organda chief Aip Syaifuddin told reporters...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
The nation's massive debt and budget deficit has forced the
The nation's massive debt and budget deficit has forced the government to impose price increases this year in an effort to lift the country out of its economic slump. People are angry with the decision and some have blamed the government for failing to recover the money that was misappropriated by...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
New year's gift from Megawati and Hamzah
New year's gift from Megawati and Hamzah After New Year's Eve merry making, people must adapt to the reality they will have more problems with increases in electricity bills, fuel prices and telephone tariffs.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Transnational challenges to Indonesia's security
Transnational challenges to Indonesia's security Andi Widjajanto International Fellow National Defense University Washington, D.C. The global campaign against terrorism symbolizes a much larger trend: The emerging tendency of nation-states to turn their focus to transnational security threats.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Developments in the Union of Myanmar
Developments in the Union of Myanmar The Union of Myanmar, presently is a country in a state of change and transformation. Fundamental changes have taken place in the country. The single party system and the centrally planned economic system have been abandoned in favor of multi-party system with a...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
RI, RP to discuss maritime borders next month
RI, RP to discuss maritime borders next monthBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and the Philippines will meet next month to settle their maritime borders in a follow-up to last month's visit by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda to Manila, a government official said on...
Sat, 04 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...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Briton arrested with big ecstasy cache
Briton arrested with big ecstasy cacheI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali A British national was arrested by Bali police on Friday for allegedly possessing at least 8,175 ecstasy pills worth more than Rp 2 billion (US$225,000).
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Pawn shop sells Rp 1.7b jewelries
Pawn shop sells Rp 1.7b jewelries JAKARTA: Last year, Senen Pawn Gallery in Central Jakarta sold seized jewelries worth a total of Rp 1.7 billion (US$191,000), a 90 percent jump in selling compared to Rp 900 million in 2001, an official said on Friday.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Price of basic needs increase by 70%
Price of basic needs increase by 70%Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The prices of a number of basic commodities in the city's traditional markets already have risen following the government's Wednesday announcement of increases in fuel prices and utility rates.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
No management
No management at Kota WisataFrom Kompas In 1997, I bought a house in Kota Wisata of Bogor, West Java, as I was attracted by its security system, its comfort and the facilities offered.Unfortunately, comfort has now gone from Kota Wisata as this housing estate turns into a recreation spot every...