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Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Vendors evicted from Pulogadung
Vendors evicted from PulogadungThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 1,000 street vendors were forcibly evicted from in and around the Pulo Gadung bus terminal in an operation involving around 2,200 officers from the East Jakarta public order agency, the police and the district military command on Sunday.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Service unites interfaith communities in prayer for peace
Service unites interfaith communities in prayer for peaceI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Hundreds of Hindu, Islam, Christian and Buddhism followers gathered at the famous Kuta Beach on Sunday evening to take part in an interfaith service, a Mahashanti Puja (prayer for peace), to ask...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Prosecutors admit failure in pursuing graft cases
Prosecutors admit failure in pursuing graft casesApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The head of the North Sumatra Prosecutor's Office, Chairuman Harahap, admitted on Saturday that the sluggish investigation into graft cases in the province had been partly caused by the inability of his...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Govt-GAM dialog should have no deadline: HDC
Govt-GAM dialog should have no deadline: HDCNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh A visiting director of the Geneva-based Henry Dunant Center (HDC), a mediator of peace talks between the Indonesian government and the secessionist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), criticized the government's decision to...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Foreign businesses ask for review of customs law
Foreign businesses ask for review of customs lawRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Foreign business groups have said a revised customs law is a necessary part of the government's efforts to reform the country's customs service.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Australians want 'sensitive' foreign policy in fear of reprisal
Australians want 'sensitive' foreign policy in fear of reprisalPrapti Widinugraheni Contributor Perth, Australia Many Australians believe their government's unwavering support for the United States in the war on terrorism was a factor that led terrorists to target Bali, a popular tourist...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Australia says committed to global war on terror
Australia says committed to global war on terrorAgencies, Sydney, Australia Australia said on Sunday it had to stay committed to the global fight against terror as the country marked a day of mourning for the estimated 100 Australian victims of the Bali bomb attack.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Police receive greater powers to fight terrorism
Police receive greater powers to fight terrorismFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaThe two newly-signed government regulations in lieu of laws on antiterrorism confer wider powers on the security forces, especially the police, to conduct investigations into alleged terrorists.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Muslim organizations back antiterrorism regulations
Muslim organizations back antiterrorism regulationsMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's two largest Muslim organizations have thrown their weight behind the new antiterrorism regulations, but have also urged the nation to be watchful to prevent the rules from being abused.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Unity for all Indonesian people
Unity for all Indonesian people The tragic blast that killed more than 100 people in Kuta, Bali, is the tip of the iceberg.It can trigger very basic matters, or even old matters, like religion to rise to the surface or can even cause war between countries that in turn can cause death and suffering.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Understanding, dialog may counter terrorism
Understanding, dialog may counter terrorismAbdul Mu'ti, Chairman, National Board, Muhammadiyah Youth Movement, Jakarta Terrorism has become an alarming issue in Indonesia. A terrorist network in Indonesia began to be uncovered following a report in Time magazine on Umar al-Faruq al Kuwaity, or...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Mahatir says Muslims should use oil for influence
Mahatir says Muslims should use oil for influence ISLAMABAD: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahatir Mohamad said on Friday Muslim nations should use their control of oil supplies as a weapon to give them more influence on the world stage.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Bali blast tests Indonesia-Australia ties
Bali blast tests Indonesia-Australia tiesEndy M. Bayuni, Deputy Editor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Relations between Indonesia and Australia have never been as good or as warm as what we have seen over this past week.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
New terrorism decrees a risky business
New terrorism decrees a risky businessDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Constitutionally, the issuance of government regulations in lieu of law is a risky move as a president's credibility is at stake.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Any assignment is a religious duty: General
Any assignment is a religious duty: GeneralI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Papua Police chief Insp. Gen. I Made Mangku Pastika was giving a speech at the Papua Peace Conference in Jayapura last Wednesday afternoon when his adjutant leaned in and whispered that he had an important...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
190 residents demand dam repair
190 residents demand dam repair TANGERANG: Some 190 family heads in Tanjung Anom village, Mauk district, Tangerang regency, have demanded the maritime and fisheries agency repair an 800-meter dam along the coast near where they live as it not in conformity with the original proposal.Village chief M.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
b]* National:PDI-P mulls reviving posts to fight terrorism4
b]* National:PDI-P mulls reviving posts to fight terrorism4 * City: Agriculture still feasible in the city5 * Opinion:How to put RI back on the right track7 * Sports:Agassi wins Madrid Masters in walkover 8 * World:KL plans background checks on expats11 * Business:Business groups ask for review of...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Key points in decree on terrorism
Key points in decree on terrorism The two newly-signed government regulations in lieu of laws on antiterrorism confer wider powers on the security forces, especially the police, to conduct investigations into alleged terrorists.Crucial points of the Government Regulation in lieu of Law No.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
'Why closures only in Ramadhan?'
'Why closures only in Ramadhan?' The fasting month of Ramadhan will be observed by Muslims around the world beginning in early November. During the fasting month, the city administration has decided to close down or reduce the opening hours of nightspots, particularly those normally associated with...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Experts warn of underground extremist movement
Experts warn of underground extremist movementMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts underscore the need for other hard-line groups to follow in the footsteps of Laskar Jihad, which has dissolved itself, but warn that it could by no means result in the end of violence.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Muslim organizations back antiterrorism regulations
Muslim organizations back antiterrorism regulationsMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's two largest Muslim organizations have thrown their weight behind the new antiterrorism regulations, but have also urged the nation to be watchful to prevent the rules from being abused.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Business after the tragedy
Business after the tragedyYanuar Nugroho, Director, The Business Watch Indonesia, Lecturer, Sahid University, Surakarta, Researcher, Unisosdem Jakarta, yanuar-n@unisosdem.org The world is shocked. Bali and Manado, two areas known for their calmness and peacefulness, were brutally disrupted by...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Air pollution crisis set to claim lives in choked Asian cities
Air pollution crisis set to claim lives in choked Asian citiesRichard Ingham, Agence France-Presse, Paris Asia's air pollution, already singled out this year for its effect on the environment, is set to reap a bitter harvest in human lives in decades to come, experts say.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Problem-solving ability here still poor
Problem-solving ability here still poorSimon Marcus Gower, Principal, Harapan Bangsa High School, Banten, Tangerang An Indonesian living and studying in California, U.S. recently sent an email to a friend in Jakarta. He expressed his sorrow about the news that he was hearing about Indonesia.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Concern over Rachman's case
Concern over Rachman's caseFrom RepublikaObserving the recent news on Attorney General MA Rachman in both print and the electronic media with regard to the acts of the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Agency (KPKPN), we would like to express our concerns as follows:1.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Whistle-blowers needed
Whistle-blowers needed I would like to comment on B. Herry-Priyono's article titled The DPR whistle-blowers (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 8, 2002). The appearance of these whistle-blowers amid rampant corruption in all the pillars of the state, be it in the legislature, judiciary as well as the...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Tangerang has no flood funds
Tangerang has no flood funds TANGERANG: The Tangerang mayoralty has said that it has no funds to deal with the floods that are expected during the coming rainy season.The deputy chairman of the mayoralty's legislative body, Burhanuddin, said here last Saturday that flood prevention along the...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Life is tough for motorcycle taxi drivers
Life is tough for motorcycle taxi driversDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As a crowded bus stops to let off passengers a number of motorcycle taxi drivers begin waving their hands to offer their services. That is an everyday sight along many of Jakarta's main thoroughfares.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
JP/ /
JP/ / DoneMore companies turn to rental cars to reduce operational costsSudibyo M. Wiradji In parallel with the corporate strategy of focusing more on core businesses, many companies have turned to rental cars for their transportation-related needs rather than purchasing new vehicles, partly to cut...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
TV Program: Monday, October 21, 2002
TV Program: Monday, October 21, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:30 Music9:00 Film10:00 Documentary11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:30 Documentary3:00 Children's Program3:30 Cartoon4:00 Music6:00 News7:00 Dialog8:00 Quiz9:00 News9:30 Music11:00...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
On the Bali bombing
On the Bali bombing The Indonesian government's caution in pronouncing on the nature of the Bali Bomb attack is understandable as the country, alone among the Southeast Asian core nations, has consistently downplayed the reach of the al-Qaeda terror network from its Middle Eastern base.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
City to publicize busway project
City to publicize busway project JAKARTA: Although the city administration has postponed the busway project for at least eight months, the transportation agency said that it would still publicize the project and planned to install dividers along the roads it would use.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Middlemen arrested at police station
Middlemen arrested at police station TANGERANG: A total of 42 people, including three police officers, have been arrested for acting as middlemen for driver's license applicants at Tangerang Police Station, a policeman said on Saturday.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Despite dwindling land, agriculture still feasible
Despite dwindling land, agriculture still feasibleAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid dwindling farming land, Jakarta could still develop agribusiness, growing certain plants that do not need much land to grow in or take a long time to harvest.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
130,000 workers in Bali may lose jobs
130,000 workers in Bali may lose jobsThe Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwawea said here on Sunday the Bali bombings could cost about 130,000 workers on the island their jobs if tourists continue to shun Bali.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Evergreen switches from S'pore to Malaysia
Evergreen switches from S'pore to MalaysiaAgence France-Presse, Johar Baharu, Malaysia Taiwan's Evergreen Marine, one of the world's largest container shipping groups, officially switched its regional hub from Singapore to Malaysia's Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) at the weekend.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
P3M condemns Bali blast
P3M condemns Bali blastFrom Koran Tempo Barbaric! Perhaps this is the most common word uttered to describe the act of terrorism when we heard Bali was bombed. We feel our human feelings were deeply wounded because hundreds of lives have perished tragically by the hands of barbaric and cruel people.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Strict enforcement, not just regulations that count: Observer
Strict enforcement, not just regulations that count: ObserverKornelius Purba The Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesia will not restore its international credibility for as long as the government does not change its indecisive stance against those commit violence and spread terror in the country, a senior...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Extra powers for Mega
Extra powers for Mega President Megawati Soekarnoputri's move to sign two unprecedented government regulations designed to fight terrorism following the Bali carnage of Oct. 12 is, by and large, a welcome decision.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Restoring Bali's
Restoring Bali's tourism imageFrom Bali Post One can easily guess that following the bomb blasts in Legian, Kuta, Bali will have a hard time to recover any of its peaceful image. The repercussion of this bombing has threatened Indonesia's tourism.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Unicef to send medical aid to Papua
Unicef to send medical aid to Papua JAYAPURA, Papua: The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) will provide medical equipment for health clinics and public health centers in Papua, as well as organizing health seminars for locals.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Bali blast caused by three bombs: Police
Bali blast caused by three bombs: PoliceTiarma Siboro and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali The explosion that rocked Bali on Oct. 12 was caused by three bombs, one of them inside a nightclub and two outside another club, Indonesian Police said Sunday.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
PDI-P mulls reviving posts to fight terrorism: Roy
PDI-P mulls reviving posts to fight terrorism: RoyMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) is giving consideration to reactivating posko (command posts), to help in the country's fight against terrorism, a senior party leader said on...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Important guide to finding reliable car rental firm
Important guide to finding reliable car rental firm For business travelers, renting a vehicle is an indispensable part of their trips, especially when they visit a city or a country that they have never visited before.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
JP/ /
JP/ / DoneMore companies turn to rental cars to reduce operational costsSudibyo M. Wiradji In parallel with the corporate strategy of focusing more on core businesses, many companies have turned to rental cars for their transportation-related needs rather than purchasing new vehicles, partly to cut...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Last days of paradise
Last days of paradise For centuries, the tourist island of Bali has attracted visitors from all over the world mainly due to the fact that it has been a teeming center of cultural activities in which all people of the island take part in endless dance parties, painting, sculpture exhibitions and...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- CAR RENTAL
FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- CAR RENTAL ;JP; ANPAv..r.. Photo-car-rentals-tips Important guide to finding reliable car rental firm For business travelers, renting a vehicle is an indispensable part of their trips, especially when they visit a city or a country that they have never visited before.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Indorent
IndorentSERVING CUSTOMERS: Employees of PT CSM Corporatama, better known as Indorent, explain the company's car rental services to would- be customers.JP/Mulkan SalmonaWAITING FOR PASSENGERS: A number of exclusive cars operated by car rental companies wait for their customers at the Soekarno- Hatta...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
10 children drowned when boat capsizes off Cirebon
10 children drowned when boat capsizes off CirebonNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon At least 10 children were drowned when an overloaded vessel capsized during a traditional good luck ceremony in waters off the West Java city of Cirebon on Sunday, police here said.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
China's research enriches computing experience
China's research enriches computing experienceZatni Arbi, Columnist, Beijing, zatni@cbn.net.id Anyone can record the one-hour Liputan Enam news report from SCTV, digitize it and store it on the hard disk.