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Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Persija beat PSM to grab soccer crown after two decades
Persija beat PSM to grab soccer crown after two decadesMusthofid and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bambang Pamungkas scored twice to clinch Persija's 3-2 win over defending champion PSM here on Sunday enabling the Jakarta- based club to win the Indonesian soccer league trophy...
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
AIDS on the rise in Riau
AIDS on the rise in Riau PEKANBARU, Riau: The spread of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Riau is increasing at an alarming rate, particularly among sex workers operating in the region.Head of the provincial health office Ekmal Rusydi disclosed on Saturday that around eight percent of...
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Respiratory illness in Bojonegoro
Respiratory illness in Bojonegoro BOJONEGORO, East Java: Acute respiratory infections have afflicted over 1,480 people in Bojonegoro along with other diseases, apparently due to seasonal changes in climate and adverse weather conditions.
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
1. Outlook (5 x 25)
1. Outlook (5 x 25) Possibility of U.S. attack taunts rupiah's gains: Experts 2. Wall (3 x 24) Stocks maintain momentum in second straight weekORInvestors gain confidence as stocks maintain momentum for second week 3. Bush (2 x 20) Bush urges US$60b in further tax cuts
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
1. IMF (4 x 14)
1. IMF (4 x 14)Global response needed to deal with economic slowdown: IMF 2. OPEC (1 x 27)OPEC could cut production 3. AFTA (2 x 28) Electronics industry ready for 2002 free market era 4. Boeing (1 x 31) Boeing CEO fears bankruptcies 5. (2 x 33)U.S.
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Govt told to safeguard domestic economy
Govt told to safeguard domestic economyBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts have urged the government to ensure legal certainty and restore security in order to attract new investment to help cushion the country from the looming global economic slump.
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Road damaged by heavy trucks
Road damaged by heavy trucks BEKASI: The seven-kilometer road leading to Villa Bekasi Indah in Jejalen village, Tambun district, Bekasi, is badly damaged due to faulty drainage and heavy trucks that routinely pass over it, residents said.
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Ondeo wins new contract in Tangerang
Ondeo wins new contract in Tangerang JAKARTA: Ondeo Services has won a 25 year concession contract for the production and distribution of drinking water to Ciputat, Pamulang and Pondok Aren districts in Tangerang, Banten.
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Mega charms Koizumi, not media
Mega charms Koizumi, not mediaKornelius Purba, Staff writer, The Jakarta Post, TokyoThe Japanese Embassy in Jakarta recently invited The Jakarta Post and a number of other Indonesian journalists to Tokyo during the visit of President Megawati Soekarnoputri. The following is the report.
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Keep old names: Ridwan
Keep old names: RidwanAnastashya Emmanuele, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration should restore the names of areas, which have been altered by real estate developers, to their original names as a way of maintaining the city's history, particularly that of Betawi, a noted Betawi...
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Low funds hamper Navy: Official
Low funds hamper Navy: OfficialKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The limited annual budget allocated for the Navy has caused its poor performance in maintaining security and national defense throughout the archipelago's waters, an official said.Navy spokesman Vice Adm.
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Fadhilah sworn in as regent, PKB boycotts inauguration
Fadhilah sworn in as regent, PKB boycotts inaugurationAinur R.Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The reelected Sampang, Madura, regent Fadhilah Budiono was finally sworn-in during a heavily-guarded ceremony at the East Java Gubernatorial Grahadi Hall in Surabaya on Saturday, after a 15-month...
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
RP negotiating US$75m loan with ADB
RP negotiating US$75m loan with ADBDeutsche Press Argentung, Manila The Philippines is negotiating a US$75-million loan with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help fund the country's huge budget deficit, an official said Sunday.
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
'TVRI' celebrates release of hostages
'TVRI' celebrates release of hostagesApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan State TVRI television's local station in Medan, North Sumatra, held a gathering on Saturday to mark the release of three of its technicians who had been held by the Free Aceh Separatist Movement (GAM) for almost two...
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
1. Betawi: 48 pt, 1 cols, 1x
1. Betawi: 48 pt, 1 cols, 1x 'Keep original names in Jakarta'2. Aikon: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 32Paper week campaign targets students3. Train: 24 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 14 JP/8/TRAINPower failure disrupts trains
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Royal title for Megawati
Royal title for Megawati BENGKULU, Bengkulu: The Bengkulu community plans to award honorary Muko-Muko royal titles to President Megawati Soekarnoputri and her husband Taufik Kiemas during their visit to the province next month.
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Will a new Megawati hold the reins?
Will a new Megawati hold the reins?Susanto Pudjomartono, Editor-at-Large, The Jakarta Post A number of editors were invited to join President Megawati Soekarnoputri's entourage on her visit to the United States and Japan from Sept. 14 through Sept. 30.
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Hoodlums in Kebon Sirih
Hoodlums in Kebon SirihFrom NeracaThe situation on Jl. Kebon Sirih is really terrifying. A few days ago, when I was riding in a bajaj, two hoodlums approached and forced me to give them money on the grounds that they were hungry and tired.
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Three bodies found in Aceh
Three bodies found in Aceh BANDA ACEH: Three Acehnese were found dead in Aceh on Sunday. Syamsuddin, a member of staff of the local office of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI), said the bodies were found in the mountainous Paro area, some 36 kilometers west of the city.
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Banned sect attempts revival
Banned sect attempts revival MALAYSIA: The Malaysian government has warned that it will crack down on followers of a local Muslim sect who try to revive the banned movement, news reports in Kuala Lumpur said on Sunday.
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Batam port expansion bid to open in February
Batam port expansion bid to open in FebruaryTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau The Batam Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) expects to begin the international bidding process for the expansion of the Batu Ampar general cargo and container port in February, BIDA chairman Ismeth...
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:05 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Song 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Talk Show 4:00 Quiz 4:30 Children's Tale 5:15 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk...
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Jakarta festival in Bali
Jakarta festival in Bali JAKARTA: The city tourism agency, in an effort to attract foreigners to the capital, will hold a series of tourism promotion activities in Denpasar this week.Dubbed Jakarta The New Face of Indonesia, the event will take place from Oct. 12 to Oct. 14.
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Building a professional military
Building a professional military Our head of state is right: At a practical level, the old doctrine subscribed to by the TNI (the Indonesian military) impaired our national ideals of humanity and social justice.
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Sukarno's collections; paintings, batik, statues, Chinese ceramics, kris, photos, Gedung Pola, Jl. Proklamasi 56, Central Jakarta, until Oct. 15. * Fine Arts in Berlin 1989-1999, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat 12, Central Jakarta: (tel.
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Langkawi gears up for defense expo
Langkawi gears up for defense expo MALAYSIA: Organizers in Kuala Lumpur said on Sunday that Malaysia's defense exhibition was gathering momentum despite some last minute pull-outs amid mounting concerns of an imminent strike by the United States on Afghanistan.
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Cracks emerging in Mega-Hamzah relationship
Cracks emerging in Mega-Hamzah relationshipThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Discord between President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz is becoming increasingly obvious now, with the two frequently making conflicting statements.
Mon, 08 Oct 2001
Tangguh plant may supply LNG to the U.S.
Tangguh plant may supply LNG to the U.S.Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia, the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer, is likely to expand its market in East Asia into the United States.State oil and gas company Pertamina is currently negotiating with U.S.
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
PSM seeking revenge
PSM seeking revengeMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Reigning champion PSM Makassar has thrown down the gauntlet for Sunday's soccer final at the Bung Karno Stadium, with its manager saying it would deny Persija of its quest to snap its 26- year title drought.
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
Cacao: An ancient food tempts today's taste
Cacao: An ancient food tempts today's tasteMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Smooth and luscious chocolate has long been used to make a wide range of sweets, pastries and cakes, which are often combined with other palatable fillings such as liquor, caramel, nuts and fruits.
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
Everything's nice for director Harry
Everything's nice for director HarryMonique Natalia, Contributor, Jakarta The cafe, located in a popular South Jakarta shopping center, is still empty at 10 in the morning. Good, I think to myself, I'm early.
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
It takes a lot to keep artists happy before they go on stage
It takes a lot to keep artists happy before they go on stageHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many musicians are extremely fussy when it comes to their concerts. But it is not only the stage and sound system which must be to their satisfaction.
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
'Back to nature' will keep you in good shape
'Back to nature' will keep you in good shapeMaya Santo Soeratman, Contributor, Jakarta You are what you eat! This statement is apt to raise a few eyebrows, but many health conscious individuals believe that there is truth in this axiom.
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
Cafe culture: Let's sip and talk
Cafe culture: Let's sip and talkKenny Santana and Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There are days when Nadira Alatas Sriwijanarko wants to escape from it all.She heads to a small cafe in the Barito area of South Jakarta.
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
'Indonesian men are not straightforward'
'Indonesian men are not straightforward'Sri Ramadani, Contributor, Jakarta Singer Titi DJ began her career in the 1980s when she dated musician Indra Lesmana while still a teenager. In 1984, the pair collaborated on her first album, Imajinasi (Imagination).
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
Finalists profile
Finalists profile PSM Makassar Established: 1915 Coach: Syamsudin Umar Manager: Kadir Halid Top scorer: Kurniawan DJ (13) Placings in the leagues: - 1st (1994/95): 10th in east div. - 2nd (1995/96): Runner-up - 3rd (1996/97): Semifinalist - 4th (1997/98): Abandoned - 5th (1998/99): Quarterfinalist...
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
Muslim states taking a stand
Muslim states taking a stand SAUDI ARABIA: Muslim countries, whose foreign ministers start a two-day meeting in Qatar beginning on Wednesday, will agree a unified antiterror stand, the Saudi foreign minister said in Riyadh, in remarks published Saturday.
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
Hamzah says jihad ban for good of the pulic
Hamzah says jihad ban for good of the pulicFebiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz said on Saturday that the government's policy to prohibit Muslims from going to Afghanistan to fight in a jihad was for their own safety.
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
Guess What? Eko Patrio
Guess What? Eko Patrio Comedian Eko Patrio, wasn't laughing last Monday when he was injured in an accident at the Bumi Wiyata studio in Depok, West Jakarta."The accident happened at 2 p.m. when some bamboo torches on the set flared up and burned me and (comedian) Akri while we were shooting a...
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
The Corrs 'In Blue' concert, Some smooth operators
The Corrs 'In Blue' concert, Some smooth operatorsHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian singer Krisdayanti and the Irish group The Corrs are, of course, different. The latter, for example, don't try too hard to look good. Well, actually, they don't have to.
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
In the mood for historic Malacca
In the mood for historic MalaccaDewi Anggraeni, The Jakarta Post, Malacca For those Indonesians of the generation where the Story of Hang Tuah featured in their secondary school's literature and history lessons, Malacca, a city on the southwest coast of the Malay peninsula, is never far from memory...
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
What's it all about? Basketball
What's it all about? BasketballIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Michael Jordan is coming back!It's been three years since we last saw his trademark "Air Jordan" dunk shot and all the other tricks of the trade that earned him the title of greatest sportsman on the planet.
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
Development starts for Islamic center
Development starts for Islamic centerAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso laid on Saturday the first stone of an Islamic center on a 10.9-hectare plot of land at the former Kramat Tunggak brothel complex in North Jakarta, amid an ongoing dispute between the...
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
Storybook takes kids on magical voyage to Bali
Storybook takes kids on magical voyage to BaliStevie Emelia, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBalinese Children's Favorite Stories, Retold by Victor Mason with Gillian Beal, Periplus Editions, 2001, 96 pp, US$16.
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
Jakarta's chocolate martini making quite a stir in town
Jakarta's chocolate martini making quite a stir in townMaria Kegel, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta New York has the Manhattan and Long Island Iced Tea, Singapore has its Sling and this year Jakarta joined the ranks with its first signature drink.
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
Cafe culture: Let's sip and talk
Cafe culture: Let's sip and talk------------------------ Kenny Santana and Bruce Emond The Jakarta Post Jakarta ------------------------- There are days when Nadira Alatas Sriwijanarko wants to escape from it all.She heads to a small cafe in the Barito area of South Jakarta.
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
A gourmand's heaven
A gourmand's heavenDewi Anggraeni, The Jakarta Post, Malacca One of the pleasures experienced by visitors to Malacca is the richness of its local cuisine, linked with its cultural heritage.Most of the sidewalk cafes serve delicious and good value meals with fresh air and the world outside as their...
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
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________________________ Dewi Anggraeni The Jakarta Post Malacca ________________________ For those Indonesians of the generation where the Story of Hang Tuah featured in their secondary school's literature and history lessons, Malacca, a city on the southwest coast of the Malay peninsula, is never...
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
Porn VCD student dismissed
Porn VCD student dismissed INDONESIA: A female student of Padjadjaran University in Bandung, West Java, has been dismissed from the university after a pornographic VCD of her began circulating in the city.
Sun, 07 Oct 2001
Police beef up security before soccer final
Police beef up security before soccer finalDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city police will double the number of security personnel at the stadium to safeguard the final rounds of the Indonesian Soccer League on Sunday to ensure that Thursday's bloody clashes among soccer fans do not...