Search Archive
Search Tips
You can use boolean operators in your search:
pugilist AND basketball- Both words must appearjakarta OR surabaya- Either word can appearjakarta NOT politics- Must have jakarta but not politics+jakarta -politics- Must have jakarta, must not have politics"exact phrase"- Search for exact phrasebasket*- Wildcard (matches basketball, basket, etc.)
Tue, 14 Oct 2003
Three more parties pass KPU screening
Three more parties pass KPU screeningMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) announced on Monday that three more political parties passed administrative screening, but said five parties had yet to complete all the requirements for verification.
Tue, 14 Oct 2003
Kota-Rangkas Bitung train derailed
Kota-Rangkas Bitung train derailed JAKARTA: Three rail cars of a diesel train traveling from Kota, West Jakarta, to Rangkas Bitung, Banten, were derailed in Ancol, North Jakarta at 2:30 p.m. on Monday. No casualties were reported.
Tue, 14 Oct 2003
IMF urges more exchange rate flexibility in China, Asia
IMF urges more exchange rate flexibility in China, AsiaDeutsche Presse-Agentur, Singapore A more flexible exchange rate regime in China would prompt other Asian countries to follow, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) official said as the World Economic Forum's East Asia summit swung into its...
Tue, 14 Oct 2003
Eight killed in truck-van collision
Eight killed in truck-van collisionNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java Eight people were killed after a truck crashed into a chartered minivan in Bantarwaru subdistrict, Haurgeulis district in Indramayu regency, some 10 kilometers from Cirebon municipality.
Tue, 14 Oct 2003
Ban demanded on VIP haj service
Ban demanded on VIP haj service JAKARTA: A team of lawmakers evaluating the services for Indonesian haj pilgrims called on Monday for an end to first- class services given to state officials while on pilgrimage.
Tue, 14 Oct 2003
Akbar upset by convention result
Akbar upset by convention result JAKARTA: Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung acknowledged on Monday that he was upset by the fact that some party's regional chapters did not support his presidential bid."I am upset with this reality.
Tue, 14 Oct 2003
Senator links Arroyo to corruption
Senator links Arroyo to corruptionPHILIPPINES: An opposition senator accused Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Monday of misusing public funds for her own election campaign, expanding upon graft accusations that previously focused on her husband.
Tue, 14 Oct 2003
On shifting holidays
On shifting holidaysFrom Media Indonesia In response to Media Indonesia's editorial on Sept. 24, 2003 on holiday shifts, we would like to explain the background and substance of the government policy.The joint decree (of three ministers) on this matter -- effective for the calendar year 2003 -- was...
Tue, 14 Oct 2003
Djarum wins bid to manage Hotel Indonesia
Djarum wins bid to manage Hotel IndonesiaRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's third largest cigarette company, PT Djarum, appears to have won a government contract to manage the legendary, state- owned Hotel Indonesia and Hotel Wisata in Central Jakarta for the next 30 years.
Tue, 14 Oct 2003
Smits champions conservation
Smits champions conservationBambang M, Contributor, Yogyakarta Although saving the environment in Indonesia has often entailed potential danger, Willie Smits, a Dutchman who has been living in Indonesia for more than two decades, has always been enthusiastic in this effort.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
East Asia summit urged to tackle global economic sluggishness
East Asia summit urged to tackle global economic sluggishnessDeutsche-Presse Agence, Singapore Political and business leaders from 32 countries were urged on Sunday at the World Economic Forum's (WEF) East Asia summit to tackle global economic sluggishness, greying populations and terrorism.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Why not hire a professional to handle your move?
Why not hire a professional to handle your move?The Jakarta Post JakartaBeing promoted to a new position out of town, in another city or overseas is something that most employees dream of. The bad news is that you have to move and bring your family with you, your belongings and sometimes your pets...
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Police told to protect election whistle blowers
Police told to protect election whistle blowersMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaThe people are likely to be reluctant to report violations of next year's electoral processes, unless authorities, especially the police, provide them with physical protection.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Police told to protect election whistle blowers
Police told to protect election whistle blowersMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The people are likely to be reluctant to report violations of next year's electoral processes, unless authorities, especially the police, provide them with physical protection.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Only companies with good reputation can survive
Only companies with good reputation can survive Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post JakartaDespite a decline in the number of expatriates living in Indonesia, most big moving companies with years of experience and good reputations have been able to survive the tough times.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Some recent technologies to support warriors on the road
Some recent technologies to support warriors on the roadVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta vmahmud@yahoo.com Imagine having to visit six different countries within two weeks. Going from client to client, meeting various people, conducting power lunches with different types of cuisine, all the...
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Fresh riot kills eight in Poso
Fresh riot kills eight in PosoLa Remmy, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Fresh violence broke out in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, killing at least eight people and injuring seven others on Sunday, sparking fears of the resurgence of sectarian fighting in the religiously divided town.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Asian tourism to boom as attacks quickly forgotten
Asian tourism to boom as attacks quickly forgottenKarl Malakunas , Agence-France Presse, Singapore Southeast Asia's tourism sector is set to surge by seven to eight percent over the next 12 months with the recent terrorism attacks to have only a short-term impact, an industry chief said here on...
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
1. DJATI 1x35
1. DJATI 1x35Inquisitive scholar Soedjati turns 702. GRANGE 2x24 British economist convinced news of Nobel win not hoax3. GUESS1 1x30 Thompson in third Potter movie 4. GUESS2 1x30 Model in cat food bowl auctionif there's enough space:Supermodel in cat food bowl auction
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Drowned student found after two-day search
Drowned student found after two-day search JAKARTA: A joint search team found the body of a teenager on Sunday morning floating on Jembatan Besi River, Central Jakarta, two days after being swept away by a torrent of water in Jati Pinggir River along the West Flood Canal system in Petamburan,...
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
'Regular visitors are students, foreign tourists'
'Regular visitors are students, foreign tourists' Innovative programs have been launched by the Jakarta Historical Museum, or Fatahillah Museum, in West Jakarta to lure more visitors. The Puppet Museum and the Maritime Museum plan to follow suit next year.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Inquisitive scholar Soedjati turns 70
Inquisitive scholar Soedjati turns 70Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Johannes Baptista Soedjati Djiwandono has an inquiring mind, which probably helped him become one of the country's top political analysts.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Thailand, India ties enter new chapter, says Thai Premier
Thailand, India ties enter new chapter, says Thai PremierAgence France-Presse, Bankok Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Saturday that India-Thailand ties had entered a new era of cooperation with a newly concluded landmark free-trade pact.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Teo of Singapore visits India
Teo of Singapore visits IndiaSINGAPORE: Singapore's defense minister is expected to sign a wide-ranging defense cooperation agreement during a trip to India this week, the government said on Sunday.Rear Adm.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Australia blase about ASEAN market plan
Australia blase about ASEAN market planAgence-France Presse, Sydney Australian analysts have played down fears the country will be left out in the cold by an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plan to create a European-style common market by 2020.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Police to quiz 200 subdistrict heads on corruption
Police to quiz 200 subdistrict heads on corruptionThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe Muna Police in Southeast Sulawesi have questioned 75 subdistrict heads in Muna regency, Southeast Sulawesi province, over a Rp 1 billion (US$125,000) corruption case allegedly involving a high-ranking official.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Youths need place for recreation
Youths need place for recreationTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The poor condition of most Gelanggang Remaja (Youth Halls) across the capital has been partly blamed on the trend among teenagers to hang out in shopping malls and cafes.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Home is still far away for Maluku refugees
Home is still far away for Maluku refugeesAti Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Whether and when the state of civil emergency was lifted in Maluku was not really of any great importance to many residents. The final lifting of the emergency status on Sept. 5.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
What to expect from Ambon's judiciary
What to expect from Ambon's judiciary The moustached judge had no intention of playing hero.Upon receiving notification that he would be transferred to his hometown in war-torn Ambon, Maluku, two years ago, J. Hehamoni tried to stall, saying he intended to study for his doctorate in Denpasar.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Recent IT launches defy economic stagnancy theory
Recent IT launches defy economic stagnancy theoryZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta zatni@cbn.net.id Our economy may still be sluggish, corruption still rampant, our image on the international stage still tainted by the continued barrage of thoughtless and self-serving remarks from our own government...
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Muladi named Undip's best alumni
Muladi named Undip's best alumni SEMARANG: Former justice minister Muladi won this year's Best Alumni Award from Diponegoro University (Undip) in Semarang, Central Java, defeating 72 others.The award, the first to be presented by the university to its alumni, was bestowed by university rector Eko...
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Buy cheap phone battery? Err... Think twice.
Buy cheap phone battery? Err... Think twice.Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fake cellular phone batteries might be temptingly cheap, but think twice before purchasing one as it might also put you in danger.In Jakarta, fake cellular phone batteries are priced between Rp 50,000 (US$5.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Are ASEAN countries ready for an anti-terrorist convention?
Are ASEAN countries ready for an anti-terrorist convention?Siswo Pramono, Deputy Director, for Global Organization, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jakarta Various regions -- America, Western Europe, East Europe, Africa, and South Asia -- have regional treaties to combat terrorism.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
75 subdistrict heads questioned in graft case
75 subdistrict heads questioned in graft caseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Muna Police in Southeast Sulawesi have questioned 75 subdistrict heads in Muna regency, Southeast Sulawesi province, over a Rp 1 billion (US$125,000) corruption case allegedly involving a high-ranking official.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Nightspots to be closed for Ramadhan
Nightspots to be closed for Ramadhan KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The Baubau mayoralty administration ordered on Saturday that nightspots in the city close during the Muslim holy month of Ramadhan.The official decree will be issued immediately, Baubau Mayor Amirul Tamin said.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Three killed instantly, man seriously injured as truck collide head-on
Three killed instantly, man seriously injured as truck collide head-onNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Tegal, Central Java At least three people were killed instantly and another seriously injured when a trailer truck collided head-on with a box truck on Saturday in Central Java's northern coast...
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
JP/ /
JP/ / Key elements to success: Quality, price and convenienceAgus W. Soehadi Contributor Jakarta Currently furniture manufacturers in Indonesia are worried about the possible "onslaught" of furniture made in China as price-wise local products are not as cheap due to the comparatively higher wages...
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Rossi wins third world title after victory on Malaysia GP
Rossi wins third world title after victory on Malaysia GPAbdul Rahman, Reuters, Sepang, Malaysia Italian Valentino Rossi won his third consecutive world title in style on Sunday with victory in the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Tangphong wins Indonesia Women's Circuit Title
Tangphong wins Indonesia Women's Circuit Title Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Montinee Tangphong of Thailand defeated eighth seed Indonesian Liza Andriyani 6-4, 6-1 in the final to win the second round of the US$10,000 Indonesia Women's Circuit tennis tournament at the Hilton tennis courts...
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Bombings anniversary brings back pain
Bombings anniversary brings back painI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali he last step of the stairs her feeble feet betray her, sending her frail body head first to the concrete ground. A slight thumping sound was heard.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Algerian President starts historic visit to RI
Algerian President starts historic visit to RIFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika arrived here on Sunday for a four-day state visit, the first ever made by an Algerian president to the country.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Fishermen challenge eviction notice
Fishermen challenge eviction noticeEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of fishermen living on the banks of Angke River in North Jakarta have decided to stay put despite an eviction notice from the North Jakarta administration, and are questioning the city administration's policy of...
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Abused migrant workers get treatment
Abused migrant workers get treatmentM. Taufiqurrahman and Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Tangerang A number of migrant workers who came home from Middle Eastern countries on Friday are now being treated at a hospital for serious injuries and depression allegedly the result of harsh...
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Public distrust government anticorruption move
Public distrust government anticorruption moveMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The cool response from the public with regard to the recruitment process for Commission for Corruption Eradication (KPK) executives indicates people's distrust in the government's move against...
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Hamzah visits sick mother
Hamzah visits sick mother JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz visited his ailing mother Zainab in Pontianak, West Kalimantan on Sunday, after being told that she was in a critical condition.The sudden visit was made after Hamzah received a call from a relative on Saturday evening that his mother was...
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Police told to protect election whistle blowers
Police told to protect election whistle blowersMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaThe people are likely to be reluctant to report violations of next year's electoral processes, unless authorities, especially the police, provide them with physical protection.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Algerian President begins historic visit to RI
Algerian President begins historic visit to RIFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaAlgerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika arrived here on Sunday for a four-day state visit, the first ever made by an Algerian president to the country.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Bus ownerrs told to install emergency exits
Bus ownerrs told to install emergency exitsSri Wahyuni and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Yogyakarta Fatalities in the latest bus crash could have been avoided, or at least minimized, had the bus been equipped to proper safety standards, including the provision of an emergency exit,...
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
Sultan reaffirms commitment to SMEs
Sultan reaffirms commitment to SMEsThe Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Yogyakarta Governor Sultan Hamengku Buwono X reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the alliance between the local administration, universities and the private sector in developing the grassroots economy, especially in attacking...
Mon, 13 Oct 2003
TNI claims to have killed GAM military officer
TNI claims to have killed GAM military officerThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) claimed on Sunday that it had killed another leader of Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Aceh province.Military operations spokesman Lt. Col.