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Mon, 07 Oct 2002
President urged to suspend AG, big political oarties disagree
President urged to suspend AG, big political oarties disagreeMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Calls for President Megawati Soekarnoputri to suspend Attorney General M.A. Rachman amid corruption allegations and the misreporting of his wealth, are mounting.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Illegal parking fees at Senayan
Illegal parking fees at SenayanFrom KompasI have been to Istora Senayan, Central Jakarta, several times to watch badminton matches or exhibitions. Every time I wanted to park my car someone always came over to ask for Rp 3,000 (which I consider too much) in an impolite manner.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Special House council to probe bribery case
Special House council to probe bribery caseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives deputy speaker A.M. Fatwa said on Sunday that the House would establish an honor council to investigate corruption allegations involving legislators from the House's Commission IX on banking and finance.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Probe into bribery in the House
Probe into bribery in the HouseFrom Rakyat MerdekaSome members of the House of Representatives have allegedly received bribes from the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) in the Bank Niaga divestment process. Each House commission reportedly has a number of brokers.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Textile industry calls for a delay in AFTA
Textile industry calls for a delay in AFTAFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Textile Association (API) appeals to the government to delay slashing down import tariffs on textile products as the ailing local textile industry is not yet ready to compete with foreign players.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
1. GOLKAR: 4 col, 48 point (4 x 6)
1. GOLKAR: 4 col, 48 point (4 x 6) Akbar under more pressure to resign from top post 2. CUTLINE: 3 col, 28 point (1 x 27 Thousands rally against U.S. 3. IBRA: 3 col, 36 point (2 x 21) Soldiers moonlighting at IBRA called back 4.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Foreigners working in Indonesia
Foreigners working in Indonesia Once again it appears that an Indonesian government is on the verge of retreating into paranoia. A couple of women are alleged to have broken visa laws by a couple of groups of people, with plenty of motive to lie about it (the Police and Military in Aceh), and a...
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Religious education in Indonesia is a failure
Religious education in Indonesia is a failure Religious-related conflicts have torn apart many areas in the country with no institution, including the government, having an appropriate solution for them.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
More mob attack on exclusive Islamic sect
More mob attack on exclusive Islamic sectThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta An angry mob attacked properties belonging to the members of an Islamic sect in Bajo Donggo village on Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, on Saturday, the second such attack in just one week.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
'Survival more important than public campaigns'
'Survival more important than public campaigns' A number of non-governmental organizations have recently launched public campaigns on certain public issues, but they flopped as only a few people took part in the events.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Asian Games medal tally
Asian Games medal tally BUSAN, South Korea (JP): Medal tally after Day 7 of the 14th Asian Games here on Saturday (gold, silver, bronze, total) No. Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1. China 85 37 26 148 2. South Korea 29 30 43 102 3. Japan 26 39 35 100 4. Kazakhstan 8 5 10 23 5.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Road project worsens congestion
Road project worsens congestion BEKASI: Residents in Pondok Gede are calling upon the local administration, which plans to widen Jl. Raya Jatiwaringin later this year, to conduct the work at night to avoid worsening the traffic jams.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Thailand and Hong Kong women, RI men shuttlers win
Thailand and Hong Kong women, RI men shuttlers winAgence France-Presse, Busan Thailand and Hong Kong scored identical 3-2 wins over Malaysia and Japan, respectively, in the women's badminton team championships of the Asian Games here on Sunday.
Mon, 07 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...
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Team work, gives Indonesia first gold medal
Team work, gives Indonesia first gold medalNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea It was a critical point for the Indonesians at the women's tennis team event when Wynne Adiati Prakusya was downed in the first match and Angelique Widjaja had yet to start the second singles match.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
World Bank criteria for more loans tough: Economists
World Bank criteria for more loans tough: EconomistsBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The prospect for Indonesia to tap the World Bank's US$1 billion high-case lending scenario next year was dim, economists said, citing tough reforms preconditions by the Bank.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
New U.S. immigration regulation discriminative
New U.S. immigration regulation discriminative The new U.S. immigration regulation, which took effect on Oct. 1, is controversial for its discriminatory nature. Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has criticized it for its "anti- Muslim hysteria".U.S.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Big parties want to reduce DPD's role
Big parties want to reduce DPD's role BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: The six biggest political parties in the House of Representatives have agreed to reduce the number of provincial representatives and increase the number of House members to be elected in the upcoming general election.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Haze returns, flights disrupted
Haze returns, flights disrupted BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Thick haze returned to Banjarmasin on Sunday despite several days of rain, causing a two-hour delay in flights to and from Syamsuddin Noor airport here.Mandala airlines rescheduled its first flight heading to Surabaya from 7:30 a.m.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
1. SEAWRITE -- A line, 7 col, 42 pts
1. SEAWRITE -- A line, 7 col, 42 pts S.E.A. Write Award no big deal in Indonesia 2. RESORT -- A line, 7 col, 49 pts City puts homeless animals in lap of luxury ============== 3. PHOTOS 4. TV, comics
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Experts warn on future of democracy in the country
Experts warn on future of democracy in the countryThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The future of democracy in the country is in danger as civil society has been fading out of the public debates, a noted Muslim intellectual warned over the weekend.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
1. ROUND: 12 x 4 lines
1. ROUND: 12 x 4 lines Bodybuilding helps S.Korea catch Japan in Asiad medals race 2. ASIAD: 36 x 1 line Team work, gives RI first gold medal 3. CYCLE: 36 x 1 line China breaks Asiad women's cycling record 4. SWIM: 36 x 1 line China sinks Japan to take Asian swimming title
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Customs service and smuggling
Customs service and smuggling Just as the customs and excise authorities are promoting fast- track handling of import documents, claiming that this only takes five minutes, cell phone and computer component importers in Surabaya and other major cities are complaining about their goods being held up...
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
S.E.A. Write Award no big deal in Indonesia
S.E.A. Write Award no big deal in IndonesiaTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Southeast Asian Writers (S.E.A. Write) Award, with over 20 years of history, should be the most prestigious literary award in ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, not unlike a Pulitzer in...
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
New oil wells found in E. Java
New oil wells found in E. Java BOJONEGORO, East Java: Local residents in the Bojonegoro village of Beji have discovered 26 new oil wells after the earlier finding of two wells in the neighboring villages of Mojodelik and Sukowati.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Tank attack kills woman, grandson
Tank attack kills woman, grandsonIbnu Mat Noor and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers used an amphibious tank in response to an ambush by Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels on Sunday, killing a woman and her grandson.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
6 mining firms can resume operations in forest areas
6 mining firms can resume operations in forest areasRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives and the Ministry of Forestry have, in principle, agreed to allow six mining companies to resume their operations in forest areas, a senior official at the ministry said.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
House wants court on sand smuggling
House wants court on sand smuggling JAKARTA: The House of Representatives' team on sand smuggling urged the government on Saturday to take measures to stop sand smuggling by establishing an ad hoc court to try sand smugglers.The team also promised to draft a bill on the exploitation of sea sand.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
U.S. ports shutdown threatens to sink Asian economies
U.S. ports shutdown threatens to sink Asian economiesMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Singapore The ports shutdown in the United States is threatening to scuttle Asia's export-led economic rebound, analysts have warned, as exporters scramble for alternative routes and governments mull...
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Hendrati Munthe's diplomatic destiny
Hendrati Munthe's diplomatic destinyCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta When President Megawati Soekarnoputri installed Hendrati Sukendar Munthe as ambassador to North Korea on Sept. 30, Hendrati, or Henny as she is known to her friends, might have thought of the day when president Sukarno singled...
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Dealing with terrorism
Dealing with terrorism Since Soeharto's downfall in 1998, Indonesia has had to deal with a new phenomenon of oppression: terrorism. During the past four years, large parts of the country have been showered by acts of terrorism, and there are signs that the worst is yet to come.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Charges for BCA ATM
Charges for BCA ATMFrom KompasI have been a satisfied customer of Bank Central Asia (BCA) since BCA opened its branch office in Manado in the 1980s. And in my opinion, the bank has so far provided good service to its customers.However, when I made a deposit into my Tahapan savings account on Sept.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Pasanggrahan flooding due to bottlenecks
Pasanggrahan flooding due to bottlenecksBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pasanggrahan is one of the three major rivers in the capital causing the regular floods that plague the city. When the Cipinang River overflows it causes flooding in eastern Jakarta, while the Ciliwung River is...
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Police probe ammunition smuggling
Police probe ammunition smuggling PALU, Central Sulawesi: Central Sulawesi police are still investigating a suspected attempt to smuggle ammunition into the strife-torn Poso region."I have already informed the Central Sulawesi military commander about the steps we are going to take to handle the...
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
JP/12/K05
JP/12/K05Silat makes debut at Busan Asiad BUSAN, South Korea: Pencak silat martial arts, native to Southeast Asian countries, made its debut at the Busan 2002 Asian Games, although the medals will not be counted in the final medal tally.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
Mob burns, loots port kiosks
Mob burns, loots port kiosks BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: A mob of about 500 villagers, angry at perceived sinful behavior, looted and burned at least 140 kiosks in Bakauheni port, South Lampung, on Saturday morning, demolishing all of them and injuring at least three traders.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002
JP/ /
JP/ / The first ever show for expatriates Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta The expatriate community in Jakarta will have a special treat when a series of fun-filled programs is presented in a two-day long International Expo next weekend.
Sun, 06 Oct 2002
'5 Sehat 4 Sempurna': A desperate attempt at hip comedy
'5 Sehat 4 Sempurna': A desperate attempt at hip comedyJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta 5 Sehat 4 Sempurna (Healthy Five, Perfect Four); Comedy, 114 minutes (** out of ****); Starring Fathir Muchtar, Rena Tabitha, Ivan Gunawan, Jaeim Rosadi; Directed by Richard Buntario; A Broadcast Design...
Sun, 06 Oct 2002
Two anti-Sutiyoso protesters arrested
Two anti-Sutiyoso protesters arrestedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police arrested on Saturday two demonstrators from the Alliance for the Annulment of Governor Sutiyoso's Inauguration (Libas) during a rally in front of the Jakarta Council building on Jl. Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta.
Sun, 06 Oct 2002
Team work gives Indonesia first gold medal
Team work gives Indonesia first gold medalNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea It was a critical point for the Indonesians at the women's tennis team event when Wynne Adiati Prakusya was downed in the first match and Angelique Widjaja had yet to start the second singles match.
Sun, 06 Oct 2002
More soldiers to be discharged over disgraceful Binjai incident
More soldiers to be discharged over disgraceful Binjai incidentApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Eight other Army officers of Army Airborne Battalion 100/PS will soon be discharged from the Bukit Barisan Military Command, following the recent bloody attack on the Langkat Police station and...
Sun, 06 Oct 2002
Megawati orders the military, police to stop moonlighting
Megawati orders the military, police to stop moonlightingTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri asked both the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police to improve their professionalism without having to raise own funds to finance operations...
Sun, 06 Oct 2002
RI rejects NZ's offer to help solve Papua issue
RI rejects NZ's offer to help solve Papua issueKornelius Purba and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The issue of secessionist movements in Papua was raised during the first ministerial meeting of the Southwest Pacific Dialog in Yogyakarta on Saturday, but Indonesia made it clear...
Sun, 06 Oct 2002
Anambas Islands offers peace and tranquility
Anambas Islands offers peace and tranquilityA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Anambas, Riau Have you ever imagined yourself as Chuck Noland (played outstandingly by Tom Hanks) in Cast Away? As a nine-to-five worker, he had to struggle to stay alive in a remote island -- cast away into the most...
Sun, 06 Oct 2002
Silat makes debut at Busan Asiad
Silat makes debut at Busan Asiad BUSAN, South Korea: Pencak silat martial arts, native to Southeast Asian countries, made its debut at the Busan 2002 Asian Games, although the medals will not be counted in the final medal tally.
Sun, 06 Oct 2002
Asian Games medal tally
Asian Games medal tally BUSAN, South Korea (JP): Medal tally after Day 7 of the 14th Asian Games here on Saturday (gold, silver, bronze, total) No. Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1. China 85 37 26 148 2. South Korea 29 30 43 102 3. Japan 26 39 35 100 4. Kazakhstan 8 5 10 23 5.
Sun, 06 Oct 2002
On the record
On the record Artist: The Vines; Album: Highly Evolved (EMI Indonesia)There is currently a lot of hype about the Vines. But while some bands earn the attention just because they can play instruments -- which put them only a level higher than boybands -- the four Australian lads deserve it.
Sun, 06 Oct 2002
Buying fax machines, copiers and other tools
Buying fax machines, copiers and other toolsSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Office equipment is inseparable from the overall business operation in any company but what companies need may differ from one to another, depending greatly on what line of business each is engaged.
Sun, 06 Oct 2002
Get a clearer skin with oral contraceptives
Get a clearer skin with oral contraceptivesHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta How do contraceptive pills have anything to do with dandruff or spotless skin?Apparently, those pimples and dandruff you have been dying to eradicate for ages, might be hormone-related problems and it only requires you...
Sun, 06 Oct 2002
South Korea: A nation of readers
South Korea: A nation of readers BUSAN, South Korea: South Korea is known as one of the most advanced nations in the world with its leading information technology and manufacturing industries.This may be attributed to the fact that the South Koreans like to spend their spare time reading books.