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Environment wins when debt swapped for nature

Environment wins when debt swapped for natureDjunaydi Suswanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the 1980s environmentalists were delighted to find a new mechanism to finance conservation.In 1984, Thomas Lovejoy, deputy chairperson of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in the U.S.

Civil servants cash in on 'calung' music

Civil servants cash in on 'calung' musicAgus Maryono, Contributor, Purwokerto, Central Java The economic crisis that hit Indonesia in mid-1997 has forced many people, including civil servants, to find ways to supplement their salaries with additional income.

Continued controversy clouds Indonesia's cyberlaw

Continued controversy clouds Indonesia's cyberlawTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The birth of a new type of criminal -- the cyber criminal -- has forced many governments, including Indonesia, to issue new laws and regulations dealing with Internet-related crime.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * World Press Photo, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069) until Oct. 7. * Sukarno's collections; paintings, batik, statues, Chinese ceramics, kris, photos, Gedung Pola, Jl. Proklamasi 56, Central Jakarta, until Oct.

Two-way traffic?

Two-way traffic? The newspaper reports on recommendations from the U.S. state department that U.S. diplomats and their families in Indonesia should voluntarily return home as well as the travel notice saying that U.S.

Message from Ambassador: Good neighborliness and mutual trust

Message from Ambassador: Good neighborliness and mutual trust The beginning of a new century is witness to the 52nd Anniversary of the People' s Republic of China.For 52 years, China has traveled tortuous roads and experienced trials and hardships.

Analysts forecast gloomy week for markets

Analysts forecast gloomy week for marketsBerni K. Mustafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Clouds looming over the global economy, capital outflow and security concerns here could see further lows experienced by the rupiah and the stock index this week, analysts said over the weekend.

Welcome home, now how about giving us your cash?

Welcome home, now how about giving us your cash?Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang A new terminal was opened in September 1999 at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to provide greater ease and comfort for homecoming migrant workers. But, the exact opposite has happened.

The Corrs to perform at JCC

The Corrs to perform at JCC JAKARTA: Irish band The Corrs will perform here to waiting audiences on Wednesday in the Plenary Hall of the Jakarta Convention Center in Central Jakarta after they postponed their show in February.

Islands caught in power struggle

Islands caught in power struggleAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Matahari Island As the city administration lacks the funds and experience to manage islands within Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands), it should allow private companies to continue managing them, a company executive said here over the...

Bali painting fetches top price

Bali painting fetches top price SINGAPORE: A painting by artist Walter Spies, a German artist known for his dreamlike depiction of rural life in Bali, took the top price at a Southeast Asian art auction in Singapore on Sunday.Spies' 1934 work "A View from Above" sold for S$1.88 million (US$1.

SWEET TASTE OF VICTORY

SWEET TASTE OF VICTORYJP/Murdani Usman Angelique Widjaja proudly lifts the Wismilak International Tournament trophy after beating South Africa's Joannette Kruger in the finals. The Indonesian teenager, making her WTA tour debut, won the finals 7-6 7-6 in Nusa Dua, Bali Sunday.

Is this the end of the road for 'Cidomo'?

Is this the end of the road for 'Cidomo'?Panca Nugraha, Contributor, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara Dozens of cidomo (two-wheeled horse carriage) queue up at the Ampenan Cerah Ceria Plaza from early morning to late evening waiting for passengers.

UGM to introduces solar energy

UGM to introduces solar energyGin Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta For economic reasons, state-run Gadjah Mada University has decided to exploit solar energy to meet its electricity needs next year."The project has been well prepared.

MUI denies playing politics

MUI denies playing politics JAKARTA: Chairman of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) KH Nazri Adlani denied here on Saturday that it had played practical politics with its recent call for a jihad.He said the call was made upon the spirit that Muslims should not stand idle upon seeing the U.S.

Villagers destroy police station

Villagers destroy police station PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Some 300 residents of Muara Lakitan village ran amok and burned down the local police station on Friday, following fighting between two senior high school students.South Sumatra Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr. M.

Fuel prices to remain stable

Fuel prices to remain stableThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas company Pertamina said fuel prices for industry in October would not be much changed compared to the prices this month.The price for Premium gasoline will stay at Rp 1,450 per liter next month, while kerosene will increase to...

Raids continue despite criticism

Raids continue despite criticism JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso pledged on Friday to continue operations aimed at maintaining order in the city despite the fact that they have not yet proved to be successful.

Business group worried by threats to foreigners

Business group worried by threats to foreignersAntara, Jakarta The Association of Indonesian Indigenous Businesspeople (Hippi) expressed concern on Saturday over threats made by radical groups to force Americans to leave the country as it was feared they would worsen Indonesia's image.

Batam police escort tourists

Batam police escort tourists BATAM, Riau: In a bid to protect tourists from possible attack by irresponsible groups, Batam police escorted on Sunday dozens of tourists from Singapore and Malaysia who spent their weekend at the city island.

Military insiders cold-shoulder terrorist agency

Military insiders cold-shoulder terrorist agencyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military Commander Adm. Widodo's antiterrorism agency proposal has received more criticism -- this time from within military circles.Army Chief of Staff Gen.

Protesters condemn communism

Protesters condemn communismThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of protesters staged an anti-communism rally at the National Monument (Monas) Park in Central Jakarta on Sunday in commemoration of the bloody 1965 abortive coup, which is blamed on the now defunct Indonesian Communist Party (PKI).

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...

The President is back

The President is back There were some very serious concerns on the eve of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's trip to the United States and Japan. What if the U.S. launched a military strike against the country that is supposedly harboring Osama bin Laden, who, according to senior U.S.

PSMS, Persebaya, Persija, PSM into league's final four

PSMS, Persebaya, Persija, PSM into league's final fourApriadi Gunawan and Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The semifinal places of the Indonesian soccer league championship were all booked as PSMS Medan, Persebaya Surabaya, Persija Jakarta and PSM Makassar completed their group...

Troops kill nine Abu Sayyaf rebels

Troops kill nine Abu Sayyaf rebels ZAMBOANGA, Philippines: At least nine members of the Abu Sayyaf kidnap group were killed in airstrikes and clashes with troops in the southern Philippines, the military here said on Sunday.

Minang culture interesting

Minang culture interesting PADANG, West Sumatra: People from Medan, North Sumatra living in the West Sumatra capital of Padang have found that Minangkabau (West Sumatra) culture is very interesting.Mohamad Daud, chairman of Medan Community Association, said in Padang on Sunday that Minang culture...

Terrorist 'not a symbol of Islam'

Terrorist 'not a symbol of Islam' JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz repeated his warning to the U.S. and its allies on Saturday that terrorists were not a symbol of Islam, reports said.Speaking at a graduation ceremony at the West Sumatra Muhammadiyah University on Saturday, Hamzah stressed that...

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * World Press Photo, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069) until Oct. 7. * Sukarno's collections; paintings, batik, statues, Chinese ceramics, kris, photos, Gedung Pola, Jl. Proklamasi 56, Central Jakarta, until Oct.

Taiwan mulls APEC boycott

Taiwan mulls APEC boycottReuters, Taipei Taiwan is considering boycotting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shanghai next month because of China's refusal to allow President Chen Shui-bian to attend, Taipei local newspapers reported on Sunday.

House ready to debate new mining bill

House ready to debate new mining billMochammad N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives is ready to commence its deliberations on the government-proposed new mining bill, which will provide legal certainty to mining investors, according to a senior legislator.

Children miss 'Dora Emon'

Children miss 'Dora Emon' BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Dora Emon, a cartoon film for children that is screened by Jakarta-based private TV station RCTI every Sunday disappeared from Banjarmasin families two days ago. Only those using a parabola antenna for their TV reception could enjoy RCTI.

Piano competition winners named

Piano competition winners named JAKARTA: The two winners of last week's Jakarta Piano Competition are scheduled to be crowned by President Megawati Soekarnoputri in a ceremony at JW Mariott Hotel here on Tuesday.

Top Muslim leaders stress aid, not violence

Top Muslim leaders stress aid, not violenceBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Islamic leaders here called on Indonesians to focus their attention on humanitarian concerns in Afghanistan rather than religious solidarity as over a million Afghans have taken flight in fear of a possible U.S.

East Timorese refugees face starvation

East Timorese refugees face starvationYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Around 2,000 East Timorese refugees living in numerous camps in Noelbaki and Tuapukan regencies, East Nusa Tenggara, are facing starvation as they have received no food aid from the provincial government over the last...

The disabled need policies to ensure accessibility

The disabled need policies to ensure accessibilityZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id If information technology can serve as an enabler, why then is it often difficult for people with disabilities to access information?Luckily, as we explored last week, there are features in Windows...

Batam bomb suspects still free

Batam bomb suspects still free BATAM, Riau: Police have yet to arrest a Jakarta resident who was suspected of involvement in the Batam bombing on Christmas Eve last year, despite the fact that a box of ammunition was found in his rented house here.