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Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Three Indonesian pilgrims die
Three Indonesian pilgrims die MEDINA, Saudi Arabia: An Indonesian pilgrim, Suanah binti Kromo, died of a heart attack in her dormitory here on Thursday, Antara reported.The 54-year-old woman from the Central Java town of Kendal is the third Indonesian to have died in Saudi Arabia since the first...
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
1. KIPO, 1 line, 23 counts
1. KIPO, 1 line, 23 counts Traditional snack stands the test of time
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
17 firms seek excuse for wage payment
17 firms seek excuse for wage payment SEMARANG: Head of the Central Java Manpower and Transmigration Office Mudji Hartono said on Friday that at least 17 companies in the province had asked to delay paying the new minimum wage for workers.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
'Bakpia' stands out as local snack favorite
'Bakpia' stands out as local snack favoriteIsrar Ardiansyah, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Anytime a friend or relative returns from Yogyakarta, he or she usually brings a box of Bakpia Pathuk, the city's most popular traditional snack, as a gift.It's not hard to find.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
For Saturday/Jan. 26, 2002 - country profile: Asutralia Day.
For Saturday/Jan. 26, 2002 - country profile: Asutralia Day. ;JP; ANPAu..r.. Australia-RI-education JP/17/EDUOver 100,000 Indonesians study in Australia The link provided through education and training cooperation is one of the human faces of the Australia-Indonesia bilateral relationship.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
* Headlines: War against GAM will be drawn out 2
* Headlines: War against GAM will be drawn out 2* Opinion: ASEAN's antiterrorism drive 4* City: Governor violates ministerial decree 6* Archipelago: Decision on new province irks Riau governor 7 * National: More clues emerge in Bulog scam 8* World: Suicide bomber strikes in Tel Aviv 10* Business:...
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Public furious at Tramtib's violence, demand changes
Public furious at Tramtib's violence, demand changesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due to its alleged "inhuman and violent practices" recently, the City Public Order Agency (Tramtib) has come under strong criticism from some members of the public and non-governmental organizations,...
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Supporting increasing array of enduring ties
Supporting increasing array of enduring ties Encouraging and supporting an ever increasing array of enduring links between Australia and Indonesia is a key function of the Australia-Indonesia Institute.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
JP/14/M04
JP/14/M04Did you know that ...* Like Indonesia, Australia has three time zones, namely NE/SE (GMT+10), Central (GMT+9), and West (GMT+8), * Australian approved investment in Indonesia has reached US$8.8 billion, mainly concentrated in coal and gold mining, making it the ninth largest foreign...
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Bengkulu's PKB chief to resign
Bengkulu's PKB chief to resign BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Ansyori Iskak, who heads the local branch of the National Awakening Party (PKB), will resign as a member of the Bengkulu legislative council and take a new post with the party's splinter group in Jakarta.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Solution to prevent floods in Jakarta
Solution to prevent floods in JakartaFrom Investor IndonesiaThe comments by some Jakarta administration officials on recent floods in the city were extremely amusing. They said that flooding was all part and parcel of the seasonal cycle.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Legal gambling urged
Legal gambling urged The Indonesian Association of Nightspot Owners (Asphindo) urged the city administration on Friday to set up localized official gambling on an island in Kepulauan Seribu (the Thousand Islands).
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Vendors ask for right to trade
Vendors ask for right to trade JAKARTA: Street vendors called on the Bogor municipal administration to allow them to continue trading but, at the same time, conduct raids on indisciplined vendors."It's about our right to a livelihood.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
1. GUBERNUR: 50pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. GUBERNUR: 50pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Sutiyoso violates ministerial decree 2. TRAMTIB: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Public furious at Tramtib's violence, demand changes 3. BUSTANIL: 28 pt, 2 cols, 1 x 23 Legal gambling center urged 4. UNESCO: 28 pt, 2 cols, 1 x 23 UNESCO offers 'trash' course
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Poor promised free health services
Poor promised free health servicesAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Health Ministry secured Rp 500 billion (US$48 million) this year from the state's fuel subsidy reduction to provide medical services for the country's 37.3 million poor.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Govt to limit bank guarantee scheme
Govt to limit bank guarantee schemeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is moving ahead with plans to limit the bank guarantee scheme, which currently covers all the obligations of closed banks, as public confidence in the country's banking sector has gradually improved, according to Bank...
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Terrorist war shifts to Southeast Asia
Terrorist war shifts to Southeast AsiaDon Pathan, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok With the arrival of U.S. troops in the southern Philippines to advise local troops in their fight against separatist Abu Sayyaf guerrillas, and the announcement by the Thai police chief that violent attacks may...
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Newspaper lodges protest against police brutality
Newspaper lodges protest against police brutalityApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Some 30 staff and security guards of the daily Waspada have lodged a complaint alleging police brutality with the North Sumatra Provincial Police Headquarters.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Based on Law No. 22/1999, the formation of Riau Islands province
Based on Law No. 22/1999, the formation of Riau Islands province rests on approval from the governor and legislature of the Riau mainland, along with an assessment evaluating the islands' economic potential, cultural and political climate, as well as population and geographic size.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Probe into Ngawi incident sought
Probe into Ngawi incident sought JAKARTA: Lawyers representing the Ngawi Muslim Forum and the Communication Forum of Ahlul Sunnah Wal Jamaah, known as Laskar Jihad or Holy Warriors, lodged a complaint with the National Commission for Human Rights (Komnas HAM) on Friday seeking a thorough...
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
West Java struggles with decade-long teacher crisis
West Java struggles with decade-long teacher crisisYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung West Java, a large province closest to the capital, Jakarta, has hidden its decade-long teacher crisis behind its achievements in the field of education.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
ASEAN's antiterrorism drive: Can it be sustained?
ASEAN's antiterrorism drive: Can it be sustained?Bantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', CSIS, Jakarta The continuing coverage of the issue of terrorism in this daily reflects both the deep concern of the society of the grave impacts of terrorist activities upon the life of human...
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
'Indonesia needs to make approach to Malaysia'
'Indonesia needs to make approach to Malaysia'Agencies, Jakarta/Medan Indonesia needs to make neighborly approaches to Malaysia after labor riots there prompted a temporary ban on hiring new Indonesian workers, Vice President Hamzah Haz said Friday.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Business centers near completion
Business centers near completion JAKARTA: Two business centers in Muara Karang and Pluit, North Jakarta, which will cost an estimated Rp 26.35 billion (US$2.53 million) to build, will be finished in the first quarter of 2002.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Telecom dispute may hurt public interest
Telecom dispute may hurt public interestThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The likely collapse of the asset transfer deal between state telecommunications giants PT Telkom Tbk and PT Indosat Tbk may have scant impact on Indosat's expansion plan -- at the same time, however, it could cause true damage to the...
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
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;JP; ANPAu..r.. Australia-RI-instituteSupporting increasing array of enduring ties Encouraging and supporting an ever increasing array of enduring links between Australia and Indonesia is a key function of the Australia-Indonesia Institute.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Decision on new province irks Riau governor
Decision on new province irks Riau governorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The proposed formation of a Riau Islands province has stirred strong discord pitting the central government and the islands' inhabitants -- some of whom oppose the idea -- against the current Riau province on the mainland, which...
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Muhammadiyah continues push for morality
Muhammadiyah continues push for moralityRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Muhammadiyah, the second largest Muslim organization in the country, is certain to play a more active role in mediating and moderating the current political and social problems both on domestic and international...
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Message from the Ambassador:
Message from the Ambassador: People-to-people links help promote bilateral relations Today, on January 26, Australians at home, in Indonesia and around the world celebrate Australia Day and what it means to be Australian.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Challenges facing the govt
Challenges facing the govt The challenges currently facing the government are numerous, especially in convincing the critics that the government privatization program of state-owned enterprises to balance the budget is on the right track and does not smack of collusion or corrupt practices.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Qantas, BA offer special rates
Qantas, BA offer special rates JAKARTA: Qantas and British Airways announced "Global Offer" airfares for Indonesian travelers to Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Europe on Thursday.Indonesian visitors to Australia are offered one return flight domestic fare either within Australia or...
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
"Everybody is tired of seeing political leaders bickering with
"Everybody is tired of seeing political leaders bickering with each other," says Muhammadiyah chief Ahmad Safii Maarif. --Page 3
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Business centers near completion
Business centers near completion JAKARTA: Two business centers in Muara Karang and Pluit, North Jakarta, which will cost an estimated Rp 26.35 billion (US$2.53 million) to build, will be finished in the first quarter of 2002.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
'No food packing by Raudlatul Jannah'
'No food packing by Raudlatul Jannah'Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two witnesses in a graft case in which Akbar Tandjung is a suspect, denied on Friday that any temporary buildings were ever set up at Cipinang Market from March 1999 to September 1999 as was previously claimed...
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Development aid: Investing in Indonesia's future
Development aid: Investing in Indonesia's future As established development partners, Indonesia and Australia will continue to work together through 2002, building on a strong record of meeting considerable challenges to invest in Indonesia's future.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
UNESCO offers training
UNESCO offers training The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has offered to train the public in how to deal with garbage as a way of tackling the mounting problem of trash in the city and to reduce damage to the marine ecosystem.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Police criticized over press abuse
Police criticized over press abuse JAKARTA: The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) has sent a letter to National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar urging him to call a halt to abuses committed by the police against the press.In its letter dated Jan.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Ministers assess conflict in Maluku
Ministers assess conflict in MalukuThe Jakarta Post, Ambon The people of Maluku, frustrated by the prolonged Muslim- Christian conflict that has claimed more than 6,000 lives, greeted Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his entourage with hopes that...
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Educational links building frienship and understanding
Educational links building frienship and understanding The link provided through education and training cooperation is one of the human faces of the Australia-Indonesia bilateral relationship. More than 100,000 Indonesians have studied in Australia, and more and more Australians are choosing to...
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Rupiah Rates Jan.25
Rupiah Rates Jan.25JP/11/ConversionRupiah Rates Jan.25 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,954.00 9,954.00 10,506.0010,402.00Austrian schilling 1 698.86 634.48 670.28 663.04Australian dollar 1 5,693.89 5,169.11 5,461.02 5,401.76Belgian franc 1 238.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
UNESCO offers to train public in trash handling
UNESCO offers to train public in trash handling The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has offered to train the public in how to deal with garbage as a way of tackling the mounting problem of trash in the city and to reduce damage to the marine ecosystem.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Sutiyoso violates ministerial decree
Sutiyoso violates ministerial decreeAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Post As a governor, Sutiyoso should abide by the law. Ironically, he has long violated a ministerial decree that bans him from holding the post of commissioner at the city-owned market operator, PD Pasar Jaya.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
PDI Perjuangan says its image changes since assuming power
PDI Perjuangan says its image changes since assuming powerA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has conceded that its image had declined since it assumed power last year.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Painting, Sculpture: PEREK - "Womens' experiment" by members of the Yogyakarta-based art group, The British Council Gallery, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jendral Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, until Feb. 16.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Bustanil rushed to hospital
Bustanil rushed to hospital JAKARTA: The former state minister of cooperatives and small and medium enterprises and chairman of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), Bustanil Arifin, was rushed on Friday to the police hospital in Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, for treatment of diabetes mellitus.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
1. Terror - 20 x 2 lines
1. Terror - 20 x 2 linesAlleged al-Qaeda-linked network in Central Java 2. Aceh - 14 x 3 linesWar against GAM will be drawn out: Kostrad chief 3. Pansus - 21 x 1 lineInquiry on Akbar delayed: Tosari4. TNI - 17 x 3 linesThe House wants Megawati to name new military chief 5.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Two-star general to head Aceh Kodam
Two-star general to head Aceh KodamTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Iskandar Muda Military Command in Aceh will be given a top classification and will be headed by a two-star general, director general for defense strategy at the Ministry of Defense Maj. Gen. Sudrajat said on Friday.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
PSM beats Persipura 3-2
PSM beats Persipura 3-2 MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Host PSM of Makassar, South Sulawesi secured its first victory of the 2002 National Soccer League by defeating Persipura of Jayapura, Irian Jaya 3-2 on Friday.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
UN helps develop Ujung Kulon, Komodo into ecotourism sites
UN helps develop Ujung Kulon, Komodo into ecotourism sitesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Nations has chosen the Komodo and Ujung Kulon national parks for a US$1 million project linking environmental conservation and tourism, along with four other world heritage sites.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
ATF's Areas for Cooperation
ATF's Areas for Cooperation Facilitation of travel Tourism promotion Private sector cooperation Human resources development Investment promotion