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Sat, 23 Nov 2002
1. Banjir: 10 x 4 lines
1. Banjir: 10 x 4 linesAceh flood claims five, displaces thousands2. Sulsel: 22 x 2 linesGolkar councillors sent to Bali ahead of election3. Bakau: 40 x 1 line:Long delays expected along Java-Sumatra ferry route or Delays expected along Java-Sumatra ferry route4.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Amien joins call for action against IBRA debtors
Amien joins call for action against IBRA debtorsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais on Friday urged officials to drop plans to revoke criminal charges against ex-bankers who have not repaid trillions of rupiah in state loans, after senior officials appeared...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Malaysia, RI enjoy cordial ties despite problems
Malaysia, RI enjoy cordial ties despite problemsVeeramalla Anjaiah, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur Relations between Malaysia and its sprawling neighbor Indonesia are solid despite some problems and their different perspectives in regards current issues like haze, illegal Indonesian...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
LoI sets Nov. deadline for IBRA debtors
LoI sets Nov. deadline for IBRA debtorsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government promised the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it would take legal action against former bankers who misused trillions of rupiah in state funds, under a loan agreement it recently submitted to the IMF for approval.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Teachers attacked, Rp 49m gone
Teachers attacked, Rp 49m gone BOGOR: Two teachers were seriously injured after they were attacked on Wednesday afternoon by armed robbers who made off with Rp 49 million the victims had withdrawn from a Bank Lippo.A.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
What is wrong here?
What is wrong here? The front page of The Jakarta Post on Nov. 20 said: Police negotiating with pesantren over suspects.I do not know what is wrong with our country when the police have to negotiate with the leaders of Islamic boarding schools and it is a sensitive issue to conduct raids.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 22, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 22, 2002Exhibitions * The Art of Poster by Jan Lavies, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until Dec. 5. * Jukung-Boats from the Barito Basin, Maritime Museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan No. 1, North Jakarta (Tel.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Police to probe high profile crimes
Police to probe high profile crimes PEKANBARU, Riau: Riau police vowed on Thursday to investigate alleged crimes involving some high ranking regency officials in the province.The cases include alleged counterfeiting of university diplomas by Kampar regent Jefri Noer and Tanjung Balai Karimun deputy...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Asian leaders reveal favorite songs for `British Broadcasting Corp.' poll
Asian leaders reveal favorite songs for `British Broadcasting Corp.' pollAssociated Press, London Malaysia's prime minister is a Frank Sinatra fan, while the leader of the Philippines prefers the Carpenters.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Idul Fitri transportation fares
Idul Fitri transportation fares The Idul Fitri exodus is an annual affair for residents of big cities in the country at the end of the fasting month.As in previous years, transportation is the main problem for the government in helping the holidaymakers get to their hometowns.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
TNI demands 'Washington Post' apology
TNI demands 'Washington Post' apologyTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lawyers representing the Indonesian Military (TNI) rejected on Thursday a peaceful solution to their client's dispute with The Washington Post over a report of the military's alleged involvement in an ambush against...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Islam does not condone terrorism: Megawati
Islam does not condone terrorism: MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an attempt to reach out to the Muslim community, President Megawati Soekarnoputri emphasized the non-violent nature that Muslims should always strive for, saying that Islam never encouraged terrorism.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Legislators complete debates on revised 2003 budget
Legislators complete debates on revised 2003 budgetDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After weeks of intense debate, the House of Representatives' budget commission completed its revision of the 2003 state budget on Thursday, clearing the last hurdle for the House to approve it later this...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Committee endorses broadcast bill
Committee endorses broadcast billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After long deliberation, legislators and the government concluded on Thursday talks on the broadcast bill and agreed to bring it before a plenary meeting on Nov. 25 for endorsement.The bill will replace Law No.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
`Higher prices, less money for vendors'
`Higher prices, less money for vendors' The price of staple foods is rocketing ahead of the Idul Fitri celebration. But this does not mean that vendors in traditional markets are enjoying large profits. On the contrary, they have been complaining about slow business, as told to The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
TNI gives GAM ultimatum to sign peace accord
TNI gives GAM ultimatum to sign peace accordThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Using a stick or carrot tactic, the Indonesian Military (TNI) renewed its threat against Free Aceh Movement (GAM), that the rebels would face the most severe consequences should they fail to meet a Dec.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
`Barbie as Rapunzel' to hit TV
`Barbie as Rapunzel' to hit TVThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After the success of its best-selling debut video Barbie in the Nutcracker, America's favorite blonde doll is back this holiday season with Barbie as Rapunzel.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Bali Club, a disappointment
Bali Club, a disappointmentFrom TempoI have been very disappointed with the attitude and services of the Bali Club (PT Puri Loka Asri), of which I am a member.As Bali Club claims to have facilities at star-rated hotels such as the Sol Elite Marbella, the Mambruk Hotel, and the Lippo Carita Hotel in...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Ali Mazi wins gubernatorial election in SE Sulawesi
Ali Mazi wins gubernatorial election in SE SulawesiThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Candidates Ali Mazi and Yusran Silondae won a majority of votes in the election for governor and deputy governor conducted by the Southeast Sulawesi Legislative Council in Kendari on Thursday, to replace outgoing governor...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Rupiah Rates Nov.21
Rupiah Rates Nov.21 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,310.65 4,746.51 5,055.90 5,001.04Brunei dollar 1 5,360.57 4,793.24 5,103.42 5,050.28Canadian dollar 1 5,986.12 5,351.62 5,698.96 5,638.60Swiss franc 1 6,464.69 5,781.15 6,154.58 6,091.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Legislators skip sessions, important bills untouched
Legislators skip sessions, important bills untouchedKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) once again showed its lack of professionalism to the public on Thursday when its steering committee (Bamus) failed to form teams to deliberate the much- debated bills on...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Imam Samudra: Portrait of a bomber?
Imam Samudra: Portrait of a bomber? Imam Samudra, who has several aliases, the main suspect in the Oct. 12 Bali bombing who was arrested on Thursday, was known as an intelligent person among his friends.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
NGOs seeks court review against forestry ruling
NGOs seeks court review against forestry rulingMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An alliance of non-governmental organizations says it will file a judicial review with the Supreme Court against a controversial government regulation allowing mining in protected forests.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Press demand councillor transparency
Press demand councillor transparency MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Dozens of journalists in Makassar staged a protest on Wednesday in front of the city legislative council, demanding councillors to be more transparent.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Andrean wins in seventh round game in Greece
Andrean wins in seventh round game in GreeceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's sole competitor at the World Youth Chess Championship in Greece, Andrean Susilodinata beat David Recuero Guerra in the seventh round on Thursday."The seventh round matches started at 9:30 a.m. local (Greece) time.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
`Galungan': A day to ponder good and evil
`Galungan': A day to ponder good and evilI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Hindus (also called Bhakta) gathered for prayers at family shrines and temples to celebrate Galungan, a religious festival celebrating the victory of Dharma (good) over Adharma (evil).
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Italy downgrades its travel warning
Italy downgrades its travel warning JAKARTA: The Italian government downgraded on Thursday its travel warning from discouraging visits to Bali to a travel advisory urging its citizens to exercise maximum prudence and caution during their stay in the country's prime tourist destination.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Subdistrict fund to double
Subdistrict fund to doubleAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Though acknowledging its aid fund was ridden with corruption, the city administration announced on Thursday that it was increasing the fund for 242 poor subdistricts from Rp 54 billion this year to about Rp 130 billion next year.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Nike denies reducing shoe orders
Nike denies reducing shoe ordersMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Giant U.S. sports company Nike denies it has reduced its shoe orders from Indonesia, saying that orders this year are stable and will be similar to that of last year.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
U.S. envoy to meet cleric Gymnastiar
U.S. envoy to meet cleric Gymnastiar JAKARTA: U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Ralph L. Boyce will visit Bandung on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26, as part of his ongoing series of visits to important centers outside of Jakarta, according to a U.S. Embassy statement, released on Thursday.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
RI, U.S. plan bilateral free trade pact
RI, U.S. plan bilateral free trade pactRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia and the United States took the first step towards tearing down each others' trade barriers, as senior officials from both countries decided on Thursday to study the possibility against the backdrop...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Rupiah Rates Nov.21
Rupiah Rates Nov.21 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,310.65 4,746.51 5,055.90 5,001.04Brunei dollar 1 5,360.57 4,793.24 5,103.42 5,050.28Canadian dollar 1 5,986.12 5,351.62 5,698.96 5,638.60Swiss franc 1 6,464.69 5,781.15 6,154.58 6,091.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaFridayMaghrib 5.54 p.m.SaturdayImsak 3:55 a.m.Subuh 4:05 a.m.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Investigation into Bali blasts
Investigation into Bali blastsFrom Suara Karya I would like to give two comments with regard to the many criticisms on the police investigation into the bomb case in Bali, particularly concerning the controversial arrest of Amrozi whom the police said as one of the suspects, but I would like to...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Rampant muggings
Rampant muggingsFrom Media IndonesiaA mugging occurred in broad daylight before my very eyes on Nov. 11 at Jembatan Dua, Tambora. And on the same day, between the Semanggi Bridge and Ratu Plaza another mugging took place on a public bus. It seems that not a single day passes without a mugging.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
District court rules against flood victims
District court rules against flood victimsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of flood victims packed a court room at the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday and booed the judges who ruled against them in a class action suit case against the President, the West Java...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
23,000 to attend OracleWorld
23,000 to attend OracleWorld JAKARTA: Oracle Corp., the world's largest enterprise software company, said Thursday that more than 23,000 attendees will take part in this year's OracleWorld San Francisco conference, held today through Nov. 14 at Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
RI to join UN force in Congo
RI to join UN force in Congo Two soldiers from the Army's equipment division (Zeni) inspect a remote-controlled bomb and landmine disposal unit at the 13th Zeni Battalion in Lenteng Agung, South Jakarta, on Thursday.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
5,585 workers fired in Bogor
5,585 workers fired in Bogor BOGOR: Nine companies have folded since the start of the year in Bogor, West Java, leading to 5,585 workers losing their jobs, Bogor's manpower agency chief Suherdis announced on Thursday.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Garuda should be consistent
Garuda should be consistent I fully agree with Andrew Charles's comments about Garuda in his letter titled Garuda: Don't be so negative (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 19).After the horrible bomb attacks on Bali, everybody gave their best to restore the image and situation of Bali.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Angry fire victims mob man to death
Angry fire victims mob man to deathNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fire in Pulo Ngandang area in a West Kelapa Gading sub- district of North Jakarta, finally claimed a fatality when angry residents lynched a man who lived in the house where the fire was believed to have started.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Vicious cycle
Vicious cycle With its huge amount of foreign debt, Indonesia is caught in a vicious cycle. Surprisingly, the government is apparently happy about this, with its request for new debts and seeking the rescheduling of old debts.However, Indonesia is not listed among the poorest countries in the world.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
1. Endi -- Bali bombing: A big jigsaw puzzle, without the box
1. Endi -- Bali bombing: A big jigsaw puzzle, without the box 2 X 22 Bali blasts: A big jigsaw puzzle without the box Endy M. Bayuni Deputy chief editor The Jakarta Post Jakarta2. Asean -- Keeping waters calm in South China Sea 2 X 30 Cambodia decision aims to keep waters calm in South China Sea...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
* Headlines: Legislators skip sessions 2
* Headlines: Legislators skip sessions 2 * National: TNI demands 'Washington Post' apology 4 * Archipelago: Flood hits Nias, thousands evacuated 5 * Opinion: How the West is fueling global terrorism 7 * City: Angry fire victims mob man to death 8 * Sports: French, Dutch soccer teams stroll as...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Elementary schools merged to maximize limited funding
Elementary schools merged to maximize limited fundingDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ministry of education has merged thousands of state elementary schools throughout the country as part of measures introduced to address teacher shortages and maximize the use of limited funding.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Military siege of GAM headquarters claims victims
Military siege of GAM headquarters claims victimsNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Four Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers were wounded during the 22nd day of the military siege of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) headquarters in Cot Trieng, North Aceh on Thursday.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
'Bali nightclubs not original bomb targets'
'Bali nightclubs not original bomb targets'Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar A suspect in the Oct. 12 Bali bombing has revealed the intervention of three mysterious strangers who led to a last- minute change to the targets to be attacked.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Porn VCD vendors to get religion
Porn VCD vendors to get religion JAKARTA: With the police unable to stop the sale of pornographic VCDs in Glodok, the West Jakarta authorities and the Indonesian Ulemas Council are going to use religion to try and get vendors to stop selling the offending movies.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Bali blasts: A big jigsaw puzzle without the box
Bali blasts: A big jigsaw puzzle without the boxEndy M. Bayuni, Deputy Chief Editor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The official investigation into the devastating Oct. 12 bomb attacks in Bali has come under strong public scrutiny.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Madurese to return to Kalimantan
Madurese to return to Kalimantan JAKARTA: The National Coordinating Board for the Management of Disasters and Refugees (Bakornas PBP) said on Wednesday that the government would finish repatriating internally displaced persons from the island of Madura in East Java to their homes in Central...