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Fri, 11 Oct 2002
Dog meat a delicacy in Yogya
Dog meat a delicacy in YogyaGigin Kurniawan, Contributor, Yogyakarta The Special Region of Yogyakarta deserves to be called an area of sengsu (a dish prepared with cabbage and dog meat). Foodstalls selling this particular dish are ubiquitous.
Fri, 11 Oct 2002
Journalism during conflict: Peace journalism
Journalism during conflict: Peace journalismSoeryo Winoto Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Bandung, West Java It is not easy for a reporter to cover conflicts and report on them in a neutral manner that is capable of pleasing and satisfying both warring groups, without the insertion of personal...
Fri, 11 Oct 2002
A report card: Dispelling numerous myths
A report card: Dispelling numerous mythsRichard Smith, Outgoing Ambassador of Australia, Jakarta The following is the author's farewell speech at the Australian Indonesian Business Council lunch on Oct. 7.
Fri, 11 Oct 2002
U.S. raises visa fee to $100
U.S. raises visa fee to $100 JAKARTA: As of Nov. 1, the United States government is increasing the visa fee at its embassies worldwide from the current US$65 per application to $100 in a bid to recover the full cost of the service, the embassy announced on Thursday.
Fri, 11 Oct 2002
Pusri's reason for price hike doesn't make sense
Pusri's reason for price hike doesn't make sense The board of directors of fertilizer plant PT Pupuk Sriwijaya (Pusri) has raised the price of urea fertilizer at the warehouse level, saying that this rise will not increase the selling price set for farmers. This argument does not make sense.
Fri, 11 Oct 2002
Our best wishes and congratulations to
Our best wishes and congratulations to Dewi Komalasari and Yophan Wijaya, one of our circulation staff members, on their marriage. Their wedding ceremony and reception will be held in Jakartaon Friday, Oct. 11, 2002 Management and staff ofThe Jakarta Post
Fri, 11 Oct 2002
Rachman faces further claim of hiding wealth
Rachman faces further claim of hiding wealthTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A little-known state prosecutor has accused embattled Attorney General M.A. Rachman of further irregularities in his wealth report.
Fri, 11 Oct 2002
* Headlines: Wiranto wins libel case against sociologist2
* Headlines: Wiranto wins libel case against sociologist2 * National: Govt to revive National Defense Council4 * Archipelago: Four toddlers die of starvation5 * Opinion: Legacy of Apartheid: South Africa's landless7 * City: Students study amid dust, debris and termite nests8 * World: U.S.
Fri, 11 Oct 2002
Indonesia shuttlers on track for individual events
Indonesia shuttlers on track for individual eventsNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea Putting Wednesday's disheartening loss to host South Korea in the men's team final aside, Indonesian shuttlers managed to cruise to the second round in badminton individual events on Thursday.
Fri, 11 Oct 2002
AGO mulls banning new communist book
AGO mulls banning new communist book JAKARTA: Authorities here said Thursday they are deciding whether a new autobiography by the daughter of a former communist leader contains outlawed Marxist ideology and should be banned.
Fri, 11 Oct 2002
Eight dead, 19 injured in powerful blast in RP
Eight dead, 19 injured in powerful blast in RPAgencies, Cotabato, Philippines At least eight people were killed and 19 others wounded on Thursday after a bomb ripped through a bus terminal in the southern Philippines, police and military said.
Fri, 11 Oct 2002
Govt rejects proposal to raise salaries of customs personnel
Govt rejects proposal to raise salaries of customs personnelRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has turned down proposals to increase the income of customs officials as part of the reform program to make the country's customs offices clean and professional.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Five Uzbek women nabbed for working as prostites
Five Uzbek women nabbed for working as prostitesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Instead of picking up foreigners found to be misusing their visas for acts of terrorism, the police stumbled upon an international vice ring following the arrest of five Uzbek women on Tuesday night working as...
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Bali acts as a market center for remote regencies
Bali acts as a market center for remote regenciesRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali "Where is Toli-Toli?" asked a visitor to the Indonesia Autonomy Expo 2002 held here last weekend, referring to the remote regency in Central Sulawesi.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Threat to economic recovery
Threat to economic recovery While the process of the country's economic recovery is still causing concern, President Megawati Soekarnoputri's administration continues to sustain leadership erosion, which may be ascribed to, among other things, bribery allegations involving members of the House of...
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
German election: Home and foreign affairs
German election: Home and foreign affairsIgnas Kleden, Director Center for East Indonesian Affairs, Jakarta It is perhaps difficult to figure out to what extent the issues of an election campaign reflect the state of affairs of real politics.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Wanted: An attorney general
Wanted: An attorney general The government's drive to eradicate corruption has taken a big dent with the recent allegations of corruption against Attorney General M.A. Rachman, the very man who is supposed to be leading the official campaign.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Govt to set up fight against illegal trade at sea: Minister
Govt to set up fight against illegal trade at sea: MinisterThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is taking the first step toward a concerted effort against illegal fishing, mining and logging activities at sea, with plans to improve regulations and maritime security.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 10, 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 10, 2002Exhibition* Installation Art Skyplace Bamboo Airshipe Zeppelin, by Markus Heinsdorff's, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), until Oct. 20.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Experts blast antiterror bill for its definition of terrorism
Experts blast antiterror bill for its definition of terrorismMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The proposed antiterrorism bill would not be effective as long as it defined terrorist acts as non-political crimes, experts said Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
English Day at Trisakti
English Day at Trisakti JAKARTA: English-speaking students are invited to visit a two- day event called the English Day at campus E at Trisakti University in Grogol, West Jakarta, on Thursday and Friday this week.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Australian ambassador bids farewell
Australian ambassador bids farewell JAKARTA: Outgoing Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Richard C. Smith bid farewell to President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday to take up a post as Australia's new secretary of defense.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Rp 200m stolen, two injured
Rp 200m stolen, two injured JAKARTA: Two people were injured during a daylight robbery on Jl. Fatmawati, South Jakarta, on Wednesday at about 2 p.m.The four robbers, wearing security guard uniforms, opened fire on the two victims, Sutadi and Suparyono, who were driving in a Suzuki Katana.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Prosperous Kutai revives past glory
Prosperous Kutai revives past glory The scenario sounds too good to be true. Every child gets a free education. Farmers get subsidies and interest-free loans. Civil servants are entitled to free medical care.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
E. Timorese urged to return home
E. Timorese urged to return homeAgence France-Presse, Lisbon East Timor's President Xanana Gusmao has urged skilled workers living in former colonial power Portugal to return home and help rebuild the war-battered country.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
1. Rachman -- 3 cols, 3 lines, 48 pts BB (60 counts)
1. Rachman -- 3 cols, 3 lines, 48 pts BB (60 counts)Attorney general investigated in corruption probe 2. Corruption -- 4 cols, 1 line, 42 pts BB (30 counts) Rachman says little, does little 3. FPI -- 2 cols, 3 lines, 36 pts BB (51 counts) FPI urged to disband to restore Islam's tarnished image
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Police yet to recover missing marijuana
Police yet to recover missing marijuanaApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Police have yet to locate 1.5 tons of marijuana that went missing and 61 prisoners who escaped after soldiers from Army Airborne Battalion/PS attacked the Langkat Police station on Sept. 27.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Rice exporters set up price regulator
Rice exporters set up price regulatorAgence France-Presse, Bangkok Five major rice exporting nations agreed Wednesday to set up a price-regulating mechanism to be known as the Council on Rice Trade Cooperation (CRTC) after a meeting in the Thai capital.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
SBI rate falls slightly to 13.06%
SBI rate falls slightly to 13.06% The weighted average interest rate on the benchmark one-month SBI promissory notes fell slightly to 13.04 percent, in the weekly auction held Wednesday, from 13.06 percent last week.The fall was in line with market participant's expectations.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
RI told to establish independent water body
RI told to establish independent water bodyMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recommended the Indonesian government to set up an independent water regulatory body to create a transparent pricing scheme and to mediate disputes between consumers and tap...
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Blitar new home for Bung Karno Library
Blitar new home for Bung Karno Library JAKARTA: National Library chairman Dady P. Rachmananta said a library dedicated to the country's first president, Sukarno, would be built on a one-hectare plot in the East Java district of Blitar, near the founding father's grave.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
China, KL sign $1.5b currency swap Deal
China, KL sign $1.5b currency swap DealDow Jones, Beijing China and Malaysia have signed a currency swap agreement worth US$1.5 billion, the People's Bank of China announced Wednesday, taking a further step in the creation of an Asian-wide defense against future financial crises.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Controversy as S. Korea wins badminton gold
Controversy as S. Korea wins badminton goldNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea Indonesian shuttlers failed to bring home the gold medal in the prestigious men's badminton team event after surrendering 1-3 to host South Korea.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Govt to review 150 conflicting regulations
Govt to review 150 conflicting regulationsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will review some 150 regulations on imports and exports issued by various ministries, because many are reported to be in conflict with each other and are confusing customs officials.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
PIN runs smoothly
PIN runs smoothly Phase two of National Immunization Week (PIN) went smoothly in the city on Wednesday as thousands of parents and their children enthusiastically took part in the program. Parents flocked to community health centers (Puskesmas) or other PIN centers throughout the city with their...
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Correcting editing mistakes
Correcting editing mistakes I would like to complain about some editing mistakes in my short story published in the Sunday edition of The Jakarta Post on Oct. 6, 2002.I refer to column five, line 16: "... always out at appointments ...." The word "at" should be "on". In the same column, line 34: "..
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.9, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 260 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 625...
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Asian rice exporters set up price-regulating mechanism
Asian rice exporters set up price-regulating mechanism Agence France-Presse Bangkok Five major rice exporting nations agreed Wednesday to set up a price-regulating mechanism to be known as the Council on Rice Trade Cooperation (CRTC) after a meeting in the Thai capital.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
FPI urged to disband to restore Islam's tarnished image
FPI urged to disband to restore Islam's tarnished imageDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over 2,000 demonstrators of several non-governmental groups (NGOs) called on Wednesday the dissolution of the radical Islam Defenders Front (FPI), saying that the incessant raids on nightclubs and...
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Journalism of peace?
Journalism of peace?From Media IndonesiaThe polemic about the broadcasting bill had not slackened when the mass media raised the issue of "journalism of peace" for conflict areas in the country. There is no guarantee yet that this type of journalism will be beneficial to national and international...
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Bring your own dictionaries
Bring your own dictionaries BUSAN, South Korea: Communication is one of the main barriers at the Busan 2002 Asian Games for journalists, not only because most South Koreans do not speak English, but also because of the diversity of languages being used by the journalists themselves.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
JP/4/SCENE
JP/4/SCENESuramadu bridge no longer dream: VP BANGKALAN, East Java: Vice President Hamzah Haz said here on Wednesday that the Madurese people should no longer consider the Suramadu bridge project merely a dream, as work on it has already begun at Sukolilo Barat village, Surabaya.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Buyung fuming with KL over deportation
Buyung fuming with KL over deportationTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lawyer Adnan Buyung Nasution said on Wednesday he would sue the Malaysian government after he was expelled from the country immediately after arriving at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Tuesday.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Tension mounts as bomb blast, scares hit Ambon
Tension mounts as bomb blast, scares hit AmbonOktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, Maluku A bomb exploded near a military base in Batugantung subdistrict in the Maluku capital of Ambon on Wednesday morning, wounding at least four civilians and two Army soldiers.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: BorobudurHotel BorobudurSPECIAL GUEST: The Hotel Borobudur Jakarta was honored to host the visit of the former president of South Africa, H.E. Nelson Mandela, during his recent visit to Indonesia on Oct. 1. Pictured above: H.E.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
1. SOMASI: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. SOMASI: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Megawati urged to annul decree on Sutiyoso 2. UZBEK: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 23 Five Uzbek women nabbed for working as prostitutes 3. BUSWAY: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 40 After fanfare, busway project now postponed 4.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Never a dull moment for U.S. envoy
Never a dull moment for U.S. envoyDean Yates, Reuters, Jakarta Ralph Boyce doesn't miss a beat when describing his first year in the hot seat as Washington's ambassador to Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Attorney general investigated in alleged corruption probe
Attorney general investigated in alleged corruption probeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) began on Wednesday its probe into allegations of corruption involving Attorney General M.A. Rachman, who is under intense pressure to resign over the case.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Rupiah Rates Oct. 9
Rupiah Rates Oct. 9 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,201.28 4,649.93 4,952.35 4,898.63 Brunei dollar 1 5,314.44 4,752.78 5,060.09 5,006.98 Canadian dollar 1 5,957.14 5,327.53 5,672.03 5,612.47 Swiss franc 1 6,347.31 5,677.77 6,043.53 5,981.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Putin and Megawati, the political twins
Putin and Megawati, the political twinsDmitri Kosyrev, Political Columnist, Novosti Agency, Moscow Other key problems similarly shaping policies of the Russian and Indonesian presidents are the following:o Separatism that is called federalism:Chechnya has became a veritable gangland in the early...