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Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Chevrolet Blazer LT, the most luxurious SUV
Chevrolet Blazer LT, the most luxurious SUV To spoil the customers demand for various kinds of sports utility vehicle (SUV), PT General Motors Indonesia (GMI) launched a new variant of the Chevrolet Blazer LT last week.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
JAKARTA: Delivery service company TNT Indonesia voiced support
JAKARTA: Delivery service company TNT Indonesia voiced support on Wednesday for the ongoing anti-bribery campaign spearheaded by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin).TNT said all the members of the Association of Indonesian Express Delivery Services Company (Asperindo),...
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Maluku needs Rp 4.4 trillion
Maluku needs Rp 4.4 trillion JAKARTA: Maluku province needs a staggering Rp 4.4 trillion (US$550 million) to fund post-conflict rehabilitation programs in the formerly riot-torn province, a top official has said.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Airport company admits Terminal III is inhumane
Airport company admits Terminal III is inhumaneMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang For Darsiah, 58, meeting her own daughter was not easy. Arriving from Indramayu, West Java, on Monday afternoon, she had to stay overnight at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, waiting for her daughter...
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
White Paper: Perfect remedy or quixotic ivory tower fantasy?
White Paper: Perfect remedy or quixotic ivory tower fantasy?Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economists cautiously praised on Wednesday the government's economic package laid out in its White Paper, saying the package was comprehensive but still lacked focus due to the sheer number of...
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Rusli Zainal wins Riau governorship
Rusli Zainal wins Riau governorshipHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Rusli Zainal emerged Tuesday as the new governor of resource-rich Riau province after defeating three other candidates in an election.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Dana Mahmud surges ahead at 5th PP Cup
Dana Mahmud surges ahead at 5th PP CupThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seven birdies thrust Dana Mahmud into the second-round lead of the Rp 150 million (US$19,500) Fifth Pemuda Pancasila Cup golf championship at the Matoa Nasional golf club on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Boosting moderate Islam
Boosting moderate IslamAbdul Mu'ti, Chairman, National Board Muhammadiyah Youth, Jakarta In the last decade or so, Islam in Indonesia has shown contrasts in its development. On the one hand its tolerant and peaceful face has moved toward a more radical image in the light of the bombings linked to...
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Leaders blame U.S foreign policy
Leaders blame U.S foreign policyFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Five religious leaders of different faiths told U.S. President George W. Bush on Wednesday that his foreign policy was to blame for growing radicalism among Muslim communities.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Bush makes stopover in Bali, lends support to Megawati
Bush makes stopover in Bali, lends support to MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Against the advice of his own security people, U.S. President George Walker Bush made a lightning stopover in Kuta, Bali on Wednesday, lending much-needed support to...
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Mahathir arrives in East Timor
Mahathir arrives in East Timor EAST TIMOR: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad arrived in East Timor late on Wednesday leading a high-level delegation of ministers and business executives. Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri and foreign minister Jose Ramos- Horta welcomed Mahathir and his wife at...
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
TV Program: Thursday, October 23, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, October 23, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi8:00 Travel9:00 Business Magazine11:30 Music12:00 p.m. Talk Show1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 TV Drama3:00 City News3:30 Documentary4:00 Children's Program6:00 English News Service7:00 News8:00 Music9:00 News: Dunia...
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Poso has new district military commander
Poso has new district military commander POSO, Central Sulawesi: Lt. Col. Kurnia Dewantara, the chief of the 1307 district military command in Poso, has been replaced by Lt. Col. IGK Ray Gunawan on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Creativity amid misery
Creativity amid miseryFrom Warta Kota Some people have lately become even more creative in trying to part bus passengers from their money. With the fires and evictions that have taken place in different parts of Jakarta, there are rumors that the victims have sent their children out onto the...
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
'Deserters adversely affect operations'
'Deserters adversely affect operations'Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Observers urged the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Wednesday to review its policy on the deployment of soldiers to conflict-torn areas, which they said worsened the violence and sparked desertions.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
48pt - 4/2 (2x10)
48pt - 4/2 (2x10)Evictions an abuse of human rights: Komnas HAM Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaA string of evictions in the capital during the past two months has been classified as systematic abuses of human rights by the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM).
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
JI and terrorism
JI and terrorismFrom Forum The controversy over Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) has arisen since JI was linked with the Aug. Marriott Hotel bombing in Jakarta, which claimed dozens of victims. The Aug. 17, 2003 edition of Forum Keadilan contains two important points, namely the meaning of JI and the view of...
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 23, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 23, 2003.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibition* Painting: Aesthetic and Nature featuring the works of eight painters from Kelompok Galang Kangin, at Griya Santrian Gallery, Jl. Danau Tamblingan 47, Sanur, until Oct. 31. Museums and Galleries * Sika Galery, Jl.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Poso gets new military commander
Poso gets new military commander POSO, Central Sulawesi: Lt. Col. Kurnia Dewantara, the chief of the 1307 district military command in Poso, has been replaced by Lt. Col. IGK Ray Gunawan on Wednesday.The replacement was made only a few days after attacks in three villages in Poso claimed nine lives.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Nurdin elected PSSI chief
Nurdin elected PSSI chiefThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nurdin Halid, who has a travel ban hanging over him because of his alleged involvement in a Rp 260 billion graft case, has been elected the new chairman of Indonesia's soccer governing body, PSSI.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
1. DUIT ( 4 X 13)
1. DUIT ( 4 X 13)Asian monies mixed, peso falls to a month low 2. PG (1 x 24)JSX to delist Procter & Gamble shares 3. THAI ( 2 x 24)Thai minister seeking energy ties with Russia, Indonesia4. Mining (1 x 40) Malaysia Mining, Gamuda win $3.8b project
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Malaysian stands trial for church bombing
Malaysian stands trial for church bombingM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Malaysian appeared in the East Jakarta District Court for the first time in connection with the bombing of Santa Anna Catholic Church, that left one person dead and 60 others injured on July 22, 2001.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Violence at school
Violence at school In response to an article published on Oct. 14, 2003, titled Teacher orders pupils to whip nine-year-old, I would like to give my strong reaction. How come the teacher of Remban state elementary school in South Sumatra, initially named as Sa, 27, ordered classmates of a...
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Cities must acknowledge contribution of the poor
Cities must acknowledge contribution of the poor Evictions are beginning to become the order of the day again while a similar picture is happening in other cities in the country. The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti talked to sociologist Wardah Hafidz who coordinates the Urban Poor Consortium.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Unicef alarmed by rise in HIV/AIDS cases in RI
Unicef alarmed by rise in HIV/AIDS cases in RIZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Alarmed by the increasing number of HIV/AIDS cases in Indonesia, the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) has decided to revise its five-year program to include HIV/AIDS awareness in its campaigns.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Action, not flattery needed
Action, not flattery needed In a joint press conference with his host, President Megawati Soekarnoputri, on Wednesday, U.S. President George W. Bush sent a strong message to Indonesian Muslims, the majority of the country's population, that he deeply respects Islam, which he described as a religion...
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
20,000 people jobless in Pekalongan
20,000 people jobless in Pekalongan PEKALONGAN, Central Java: At least 20,000 people, or some 10 percent of the total population here, are now jobless due to unfavorable economic conditions, an official has said.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Malaysia Mining, Gamuda win $3.80b project
Malaysia Mining, Gamuda win $3.80b projectAgence-France Presse, Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure group Gamuda Bhd. said Wednesday it and equal partner Malaysia Mining Corp. (MMC) have won a 14.45 billion ringgit (US$3.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
New technology keep 'wayang kulit' alive
New technology keep 'wayang kulit' aliveKadek Suartaya, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali In ancient Java and Bali, wayang kulit shadow puppet performances held a highly respected position due to their ability simultaneously to provide audiences with aesthetic entertainment, moral guidance and, to some...
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Bush's visit causes passengers long wait
Bush's visit causes passengers long waitWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Hundreds of airline passengers were stranded at the Ngurah Rai airport during the three-hour visit of United States President George W.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
More GAM negotiators get jail terms
More GAM negotiators get jail termsNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam The Banda Aceh District Court sentenced on Wednesday two negotiators for the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), Nashiruddin Ahmad and Kamaruzzaman, to 13 years in prison each for treason and acts of...
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Man disrupts court session
Man disrupts court session JAKARTA: A man claiming to be a supporter of businessman Tomy Winata disrupted the hearing of a defamation suit filed by Tomy against senior Tempo journalist Goenawan Mohamad at the East Jakarta District Court on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Job seekers deceiver arrested
Job seekers deceiver arrested TANGERANG: A woman was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly deceiving some 200 female job seekers by promising to employ them at PT Mandiri Putra, a subsidiary of PT Panarub shoe company, on Jl. M. Toha, Tangerang.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Man hijacks shuttle bus with fake bombs
Man hijacks shuttle bus with fake bombsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Apparently inspired by some twisted Hollywood action movie, an unemployed Indonesian, Eko Purwanto, hijacked a Damri shuttle bus heading to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport from Rawamangun in East Jakarta on...
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
BI raises rate for first time in six months
BI raises rate for first time in six monthsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia (BI) raised its benchmark one-month SBI promissory note interest rate on Wednesday to 8.53 percent from 8.51 percent a week before, reversing the declining trend since the beginning of the year.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
JSX to delist Procter & Gamble shares
JSX to delist Procter & Gamble sharesSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) has decided to delist PT Procter & Gamble Indonesia Tbk (P&GI) as the company's contract with Singapore-based Procter & Gamble International Operation Pte.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
'Baby Apec' dies in the hospital
'Baby Apec' dies in the hospital THAILAND: A baby boy abandoned in a Bangkok trash can and nicknamed "Apec" died in the hospital on Wednesday after nine short days of life, hospital officials said a day following the summit after which he was named. The 3.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Singapore to open promotion center
Singapore to open promotion center MEDAN, North Sumatra: Singapore will soon open a tourism promo tion center in the North Sumatra capital of Medan in order to attract more Indonesians to visit the city state, a Singaporean official said.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
BRI head office stormed by buyers
BRI head office stormed by buyersRendi A Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite a modest promotion campaign, state Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) attracted a huge crowd on the first day of its share offering to the public on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Oct 2003
Government under fire for breaking up rights training
Government under fire for breaking up rights trainingTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition of several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) lashed out at the government on Wednesday for not supporting rights activists while carrying out their duties in war-torn Aceh.
Wed, 22 Oct 2003
American Muslims strives to repair image of Islam
American Muslims strives to repair image of Islam In conjunction with the recently observed second commemoration of Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the U.S. Department of State, via the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, invited many journalists, including The Jakarta Post's Rita A. Widiadana to visit Washington D.C.
Wed, 22 Oct 2003
Al-Ghozi autopsy does not prove malfeasance
Al-Ghozi autopsy does not prove malfeasanceZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Philippine authorities have treated the body of terrorist suspect and fugitive Fathur Rohman Al-Ghozi in such a way that it is impossible for anyone to determine the cause of his death, a forensic doctor says.
Wed, 22 Oct 2003
'Bali meet may help improve Islam's image'
'Bali meet may help improve Islam's image'Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Playing down protests from Muslim groups, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Hasyim Muzadi said he considered the meeting with United States President George W. Bush crucial to correct his perception of Islam.
Wed, 22 Oct 2003
1. 5PIRACY (1x28)
1. 5PIRACY (1x28) ASEAN told to combat piracy Pusri to build organic fertilizer factory Councillors book plush hotels for election 10,000 Papuans infected with Aids
Wed, 22 Oct 2003
Widow of tycoon takes Hyundai helm
Widow of tycoon takes Hyundai helm SEOUL: The widow of the late chairman of South Korea's Hyundai Group on Tuesday took the helm of the ailing business empire, Hyundai said.Hyun Chung-Eun, the wife of the late Hyundai Group chairman Chung Mong-Hun, inherited the chairmanship of the group when she...
Wed, 22 Oct 2003
Govt urged to issue law on people's rights to shelter
Govt urged to issue law on people's rights to shelterAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's failure to issue a human rights law based on the Constitution could allow the Jakarta administration to continue its policy of evicting squatters without offering them legal protection.
Wed, 22 Oct 2003
Morowali attacker shot dead: Indonesian security forces shot dead
Morowali attacker shot dead: Indonesian security forces shot dead on Tuesday another member of a gang that killed three people during attacks in Poso and Morowali regencies, Central Sulawesi. Madong, 27, was killed while trying to escape arrest during a raid, said Sr. Comr.
Wed, 22 Oct 2003
Serbia and Montenegro FM to visit RI
Serbia and Montenegro FM to visit RI JAKARTA: Serbia and Montenegro Foreign Minister Goran Svilanovic is scheduled to arrive here on Thursday for a three- day official visit.The Serbia and Montenegro Embassy said in a release on Tuesday that Svilanovic will hold talks with his Indonesian...
Wed, 22 Oct 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, October 22, 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, October 22, 2003Exhibition* Installation and Fine Arts Narsis - Me by Beny Wicaksono, CCCL - Centre Culturel et de Cooperation Linguistique (French Cultural Center), Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), until Oct. 25.
Wed, 22 Oct 2003
Know which diet keeps you in tip-top shape
Know which diet keeps you in tip-top shapeMelisa Southern-Garcia, Dietitian, Jakarta If you are a regular reader of my articles, you know that I am in no way a proponent of fad diets, in fact, I am very much against them.