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Mon, 04 Oct 2004
Fireworks banned during Ramadhan
Fireworks banned during RamadhanBENGKULU: Traders in Bengkulu are strictly prohibited from selling firecrackers during the holy month of Ramadhan, which begins mid-October, a senior police officer said on Saturday.
Mon, 04 Oct 2004
Youth group 'seal' Catholic school
Youth group 'seal' Catholic schoolUrip Hudiono and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA group calling itself the Islamic Youth Front set up a blockade at a private Catholic school on Jl. Raden Saleh in Ciledug, Tangerang, on Sunday, after becoming enraged that the building was "inappropriately...
Mon, 04 Oct 2004
Gas offered to reduce oil dependence
Gas offered to reduce oil dependenceDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAgainst a backdrop of rising domestic fuel prices, one feasible option for the country to wean itself off its dependence on oil, and thereby reduce fuel subsidy spending, would be to promote the use of natural gas,...
Mon, 04 Oct 2004
Indonesia is base camp of Jamaah Islamiyah, says book
Indonesia is base camp of Jamaah Islamiyah, says bookSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaAl Qaeda-linked terror group Jamaah Islamiyah uses Indonesia as its base camp to spread its programs around the globe as part of its end goal of establishing a universal Islamic state, says a thousand-page...
Mon, 04 Oct 2004
1, DOUBLE (1 X 10)
1, DOUBLE (1 X 10) Govt told to set deadline for executions 2, MIGRANT (2 X 24) Court urged to review bill on migrant workers 3, MEDRIVE (2 X 27) A day of free medical care for Matraman Jaya residents 4. JI (1 X 32) Indonesia is JI's base camp, says book
Mon, 04 Oct 2004
A day of free medical care for Matraman Jaya residents
A day of free medical care for Matraman Jaya residentsDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith medical services becoming increasingly expensive, some poor families recently benefited from free medical checkups and treatment, albeit for only for one day.
Mon, 04 Oct 2004
Imam nominated for health award
Imam nominated for health awardSURABAYA, East Java: The East Java health office has nominated Governor Imam Utomo for the Satyalencana Kasatriya Bhakti Husada award for his remarkable service in the health sector.
Mon, 04 Oct 2004
Manny's amazing recovery
Manny's amazing recovery Five-year-old girl Elisabeth Manuel Banbin Musu, known affectionately as Manny, (above) smiles outside the critical care unit at Singapore's Mount Elizabeth Hospital. Three weeks ago, photographs of unconscious Manny bleeding from her wounds flashed around the globe.
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Manuela to be flown to Italy
Manuela to be flown to ItalyA 5-year-old girl who was taken to Singapore for treatment after being critically wounded in the Australian Embassy bombing in Jakarta will be flown home to Italy, authorities said on Saturday.
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Mega appeals for women's release
Mega appeals for women's releaseIan Timberlake, Agence France-Presse/JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri appealed on Saturday for the release of two Indonesian women held hostage in Iraq as their captors demanded Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir be freed in return.
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Focus on academic skills causes stress among preschoolers
Focus on academic skills causes stress among preschoolersT.Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta The five-year-old girl pouted and shouted: "I don't want to go to school. I am tired." As her mother stared at her, the girl took back her words and said that she was just kidding.
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
TV Program: Sunday, October 3, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, October 3, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:30 Children Show9:00 Music: Delta10:30 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:00 English for Fun12:30 p.m. Music 1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Zooming5:00 Robocon6:30 Talk Show: Obrolan Wong Cilik7:00...
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Ba'asyir appeals for hostages' release
Ba'asyir appeals for hostages' releaseLely T. Djuhari Associated Press/JakartaJailed cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir said on Saturday he did not want to be freed in exchange for the release of two Indonesian women taken hostage in Iraq, as their captors have reportedly demanded.
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Arts Summit Indonesia: Much lacking in first visual arts exhibition
Arts Summit Indonesia: Much lacking in first visual arts exhibitionCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, JakartaThe opening of the fourth Art Summit Indonesia on Sept. 11 in the open air of Galeri Nasional Indonesia kindled high expectations for the visual arts exhibition, which was included for the first...
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Gender expert Musdah speaks within reason
Gender expert Musdah speaks within reasonHera Diani, The Jakarta Post,JakartaSiti Musdah Mulia has raised the ire of many for her boldness in criticizing some aspects of Islam considered sacred.Take, for instance, her views on the jilbab (head covering), which she herself wears, but says is an...
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Ratna targets a political stigma that lives on
Ratna targets a political stigma that lives onEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAnak-anak Kegelapan (Children of Darkness) (from the original stage play) Satu Merah Panggung, Pustaka Pencerahan and Yayasan TIFA September 2004 169 ppHistory repeats itself: It is the message playwright Ratna...
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Tourism group holds fun walk
Tourism group holds fun walkINDONESIA: The Indonesian Tourism Society's (MPI) Jakarta chapter is inviting the public to participate in a mass walk on Sunday, to commemorate World Tourism Day, which fell on Sept. 27.The walk will start from City Hall on Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan at 6:30 a.m.
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Susilo to ask ministers to sign contracts
Susilo to ask ministers to sign contractsThe Jakarta Post, Bogor, JakartaProspective president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Saturday he would require all ministerial candidates to sign contracts spelling out their commitment to state duties.
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Manuela set to be flown to Italy
Manuela set to be flown to ItalyA five-year-old girl who was taken to Singapore for treatment after being critically wounded in the Australian Embassy bombing in Jakarta will be flown home to Italy, authorities said on Saturday.
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Choosing excellent preschools for your kids
Choosing excellent preschools for your kidsSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Early childhood education programs provided by preschools and kindergartens undoubtedly offer an opportunity for children to develop their full potential.
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Indie band Seringai are boys who wanna have fun
Indie band Seringai are boys who wanna have funHera Diani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indie rock quartet Seringai acknowledges that their signature heavy metal inflected sound will have trouble finding its place in a market dominated by sugar-coated candy pop and dull love songs.
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Indie band Seringai are boys who just wanna have fun
Indie band Seringai are boys who just wanna have funHera Diani , The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndie rock quartet Seringai acknowledge that their signature heavy metal inflected sound will have trouble finding its place in a market dominated by sugar-coated candy pop and dull love songs.
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Fuming Akbar sends PPP packing
Fuming Akbar sends PPP packingM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaInfuriated by the United Development Party's (PPP) move to nominate its own candidate for the House of Representatives speakership post, Golkar leader Akbar Tandjung said on Saturday the Muslim-based party was out of a...
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
A wide range of language instruction
A wide range of language instruction As a metropolitan city, Jakarta is home to people of various nationalities from around the world. Foreigners come to the country not only to enjoy its natural beauty or to explore the rich arts and culture. They also work and live here.
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Susilo to ask ministers to sign contracts
Susilo to ask ministers to sign contractsThe Jakarta Post Bogor/JakartaProspective president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Saturday he would require all ministerial candidates to sign contracts spelling out their commitment to state duties.
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Fresh from the studio, onto the stage
Fresh from the studio, onto the stageThe latest, most cutting edge creations in contemporary performing arts have been brought to town for the ongoing Art Summit Indonesia.Entering its final week, the international festival presents inspiring artistic creativity to relish, as well showcasing...
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Rich look to Indonesia for exotic pets
Rich look to Indonesia for exotic petsEric Unmacht, Deutsche Presse-Agentur/JakartaAmong the honking cabs and towering skyscrapers of New York City is likely the last place someone would look to find a Komodo Dragon, the giant lizard that devours live goats, deer and wild boars in its native island...
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Biyan's young at heart collection no youth quake
Biyan's young at heart collection no youth quakeHera Diani , The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe usual fashion queries about the latest collection from Biyan Wanaatmadja's teenage line (X) S.M.L. can be answered in two parts.
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Gypsy queens: Sebastian takes a cruise to fashion hot spots
Gypsy queens: Sebastian takes a cruise to fashion hot spotsSherry Samtani, Contributor, JakartaLast Thursday, the creme de la creme of society was out and about at Hotel Mulia Senayan in Central Jakarta for a firsthand look at local fashion at its best.
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Factions vying for speakership
Factions vying for speakershipM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFoot-dragging among political factions in the People's Consultative Assembly over the mechanism for selecting its leaders prompted the law-making body on Saturday to extend its session until Monday.
Sun, 03 Oct 2004
Gender expert Siti a force to be reasoned with
Gender expert Siti a force to be reasoned withHera Diani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Siti Musdah Mulia has raised the ire of many for her boldness in criticizing some aspects of Islam considered sacred.Take, for instance, her views on the jilbab (head covering), which she herself wears.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Alternative remedies
Alternative remedies I have been reading The Jakarta Post for six years now and I have noticed a marked improvement in the articles and features. I would particularly like to comment on the Health page of the Sunday Post, which was included in the last two or three editions. It is very informative.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
TNT responds
TNT responds Regarding a complaint letter written by Harm G. Frey in The Jakarta Post on 24 Sept. 24 about the possibility of the price of his shipment being miscalculated, please find below our explanation:At the onset, we express our displeasure over the use of the heading TNT is dangerous.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Thai drug convicts executed in Medan
Thai drug convicts executed in MedanThe Jakarta Post, Medan, Jakarta Two Thai nationals convicted of drug trafficking were executed by firing squad in the early hours of Friday morning in Medan, North Sumatra, despite a last-minute appeal by Amnesty International to spare their lives.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
PLN loss widens on fuel prices
PLN loss widens on fuel prices JAKARTA: PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), Indonesia's state-owned power utility, reported first-half loss widened as it spent more on fuel to fire its power plants and had a foreign exchange loss.PLN had a loss of Rp 3.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
10,000 to walk, promote tourism
10,000 to walk, promote tourismThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 10,000 Jakartans are expected to join a mass walk on Sunday morning from City Hall to the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle, vice versa.The event is organized by the Indonesian Tourism Community's (MPI) Jakarta chapter to commemorate...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
'There should be some improvement in the city'
'There should be some improvement in the city'The recent City Council speakership election has seen councillor Ade Surapriatna of the Golkar Party as the winner, although Jakartans previously predicted councillor Ahmad Heryawan of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) would get the post.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Hotels take part in Royal TIME 2004
Hotels take part in Royal TIME 2004YOGYAKARTA: The Royal Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo (TIME) 2004 -- held here from Sept. 26 to Sept. 29 -- has inspired the city's tourist industry to take advantage of it, by promoting themselves to as many participants of TIME as possible, including buyers and...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Students sent home after bomb scare
Students sent home after bomb scare PALU, Central Sulawesi: The SMKN II vocational school sent home on Friday its 700 students, as it had received a bomb threat at 10:30 a.m.The students fled in a panic upon hearing the principal's announcement that an unidentified male caller said a bomb planted...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Media needs help to improve themselves toward professionalsm
Media needs help to improve themselves toward professionalsmIgnatius Haryanto , Jakarta Last month, Tempo weekly news magazine received two different decisions in settling the problems caused by its coverage.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Illegal factories crowd Tangerang
Illegal factories crowd Tangerang TANGERANG: At least 600 warehouses in Tangerang regency have been illegally converted to factories producing electronic goods, an official revealed on Thursday.Mursan Sobari, head of the building permit division at Tangerang Spatial Development and Management...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Acehnese are giving Susilo another chance
Acehnese are giving Susilo another chanceSaiful Mahdi Ithaca, New York The people have high expectations of the popular president-in-waiting Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, although some are skeptical of his capabilities.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Gandhi anniversary celebrated through charity
Gandhi anniversary celebrated through charityUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta "He who serves the needy is great in the eyes of God. There is no greater joy in life than to bring happiness to others," once said India's founding father, Mahatma Gandhi.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Inflation softens in September
Inflation softens in SeptemberThe Jakarta Post/Jakarta Inflationary pressure eased in September due mainly to lower prices of basic food commodities and a relatively stable rupiah during most part of the month, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Friday.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Fireworks mark end of palace festival
Fireworks mark end of palace festival YOGYAKARTA: Fireworks lit up Yogyakarta Palace's Pagelaran (royal field), marking the closing of the four-day festival of Indonesian palaces -- or the Nusantara Palace Festival (FKN) IV -- which was held here from Sept. 26 to Sept. 29.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
1. EXPORT: 1 line, 25 COUNTS
1. EXPORT: 1 line, 25 COUNTS Exports up but key products down 2. FOREIGN: 3 LINES, 16 COUNTS Australia to help boost security at Jakarta school 3. BOMBER: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS Suicide bomber of Australian embassy named
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
SOEs uncommitted to fight corruption, BPK says
SOEs uncommitted to fight corruption, BPK saysRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) criticized state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and public accountants for being reluctant to support the agency's drive to fight corruption and collusion by refusing to conduct special audits to spot...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Car-Free Day
Car-Free DayFrom Media Indonesia This newspaper published a picture of the recent Car-Free Day in Jakarta. It is a pity that the picture shows an empty road being used as a playground for soccer.In fact, the Car-Free Day organizing committee should have asked people to use the roads for other...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
JP/6/EDIT04B
JP/6/EDIT04BOct. 04, 2004;CD;Revisiting fiscal balance In so far as the process of granting more authority to the provinces and regencies is concerned, amendments to the 1999 law on intergovernmental fiscal balance, which were approved by the House of Representatives last week, are not as...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Factional fighting flares for plum commission posts
Factional fighting flares for plum commission postsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The seven factions of City Council are gearing up to battle it out for the chairmanships of five commissions on Monday.