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Samsung eyes world's top spot but sees RI sales slowing

Samsung eyes world's top spot but sees RI sales slowingFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Singapore South Korean electronics maker Samsung seeks to overtake its Japanese competitors and lead the world market within a few years, but sales in Indonesia, one of its promising markets, have been waning...

Airbus, Boeing ride on Asia-Pacific market to weather worst slump

Airbus, Boeing ride on Asia-Pacific market to weather worst slumpP. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, Cebu, Philippines Hit by poor sales in the United States and Europe, aircraft makers Airbus and Boeing want to ride on the rapid traffic growth in the Asia-Pacific region, where more than 315...

Legislator wants probe into raids in Australia

Legislator wants probe into raids in AustraliaFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An Indonesian legislator visiting victims of raids in Australia urged the government on Sunday to request Australia to allow a thorough investigation into possible human rights violations against...

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New import policies to protect industries fruitless, experts say

New import policies to protect industries fruitless, experts sayAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta New measures to protect local industries with tighter import policies have won praise from industry players, but experts doubt their effectiveness and said the government should instead...

Raids do little to restore order: Activists

Raids do little to restore order: ActivistsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Intensive crackdowns on beggars and other people living on the street during Ramadhan has done little to restore order in the city.

Educators must recognize their social, psychological obligations

Educators must recognize their social, psychological obligationsSimon Marcus Gower, Principal, Harapan Bangsa High School, Tangerang, Banten The following is the complaint of one teacher with over ten years of experience teaching in Jakarta high school."I'm a teacher.

Military condemned for treatment of street vendors

Military condemned for treatment of street vendorsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) condemned the military in Cianjur, West Java, for getting involved in the street vendor problem in the regency.

Obituary

Obituary Former Army deputy chief of staff Lt. Gen. A. Sahala Rajagukguk died on Saturday in a road accident after his car fell into a 300-meter-deep ravine at Tele village in Tobasa district, North Sumatra. He was 63 years old.

Rupiah likely to remain steady after last week rally: Analysts

Rupiah likely to remain steady after last week rally: AnalystsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a sturdy rally that saw the rupiah almost break through the Rp 9,000 level against the dollar last week, the local unit will likely remain at present levels in the absence of central bank intervention and...

Police identify six more suspects

Police identify six more suspectsI Wayan Juniartha and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali The joint investigation team into the Bali bombing identified on Sunday six more suspects, a development that provided a clearer picture of the perpetrators of the deadly blasts.

Health workers contribute discrimination against HIV/AIDS

Health workers contribute discrimination against HIV/AIDSDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite massive media campaigns, people living with HIV/AIDS continue to receive discriminative treatment from hospitals and health workers, according to activists.

We may have to trust police in Bali inquiry

We may have to trust police in Bali inquiryKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com Over the weekend a number of Jakartans received a surprising short message service (SMS): "The police have announced that Amrozi, who has been declared the prime suspect in the Bali...

Corruption, lawlessness: The root of all problems

Corruption, lawlessness: The root of all problems The Indonesian society is mentally ill as it has lost its sense of humanity. An good illustration of this was seen last week in photographs splashed across the country with Bali bombing suspect Amrozi and National Police chief Gen.

Credibility at stake

Credibility at stake The stubborn skepticism that is evident in certain sectors of our society regarding the progress that investigators are making in Bali illustrates the difficult path that our National Police have to walk toward unraveling the questions that are still hanging over the horrendous...

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, November 18, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, November 18, 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.

Unseeded Sony is new Asian badminton champ

Unseeded Sony is new Asian badminton champAssociated Press, Bangkok Unseeded Indonesian teenager Sony Dwi Kuncoro stunned compatriot Taufik Hidayat 15-12, 15-5 on Sunday to win the men's singles crown at the JVC Asian Badminton Championships.

Sweet and sensuous chocolate soothes weary soul

Sweet and sensuous chocolate soothes weary soulMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chocolate is always associated with good things and special occasions, while for chocolate lovers, its delicate taste never fails to revive pleasant memories.

Amrozi brings notoriety to Al-Islam school in Lamongan

Amrozi brings notoriety to Al-Islam school in LamonganAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Lamongan The modest Al-Islam pesantren, an Islamic boarding school located seven kilometers from Lamongan, East Java, has achieved instant recognition.

TV Program: Monday, November 18, 2002

TV Program: Monday, November 18, 2002TVRI 6:00 a.m. News 8:00 Environment8:30 Music9:00 Film10:00 Documentary11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:30 Documentary3:00 Children's Program3:30 Cartoon4:00 Music6:00 News7:00 Dialog8:00 Quiz9:00 News9:30 Music11:00 News3:30 a.m.

Two hunger-striking students hospitalized

Two hunger-striking students hospitalizedJAKARTA: Two students from the Jakarta Theology School (STT Jakarta) in Central Jakarta who have been on hunger strike since last week were rushed to the hospital last Saturday.

Bomb found at church in Manado

Bomb found at church in Manado MANADO, North Sulawesi: A homemade bomb, placed inside a black plastic bag, was found next to a Protestant church in Manado, North Sulawesi, on Saturday.Witness Robby Pratasik said the bomb was found by a churchgoer at 7 a.m. and was then reported to the local police.

Experts welcome direct elections for heads of regional governments

Experts welcome direct elections for heads of regional governmentsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts welcomed over the weekend the government's plan to hold direct elections for heads of regional governments, but expressed reservations about its move to revise the country's autonomy...

'Life in the city is a hard reality'

'Life in the city is a hard reality' Many seasonal vendors, who usually enjoy an increase in demand during the fasting month of Ramadhan, have complained that business is abnormally sluggish. Compared to last year's fasting month, they said that only a few buyers had showed up to shop.

Thai government lacks will to fight corruption

Thai government lacks will to fight corruptionSuthichai Yoon, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra isn't going to let the opposition steal the thunder from him over the "fake" compost corruption scam.

Bachelor of brawling

Bachelor of brawling From Warta Kota I was very sad to learn that some students from my university, Tarumanagara University (Untar), were involved in a brawl on Oct. 31 and Nov. 4.A brawl like this is useless as it will only inflict losses, for example we will be late in completing our study...

A new ministry of male affairs?

A new ministry of male affairs? If you are a regular reader of The Jakarta Post, then you will find an article on page 4 of the Nov. 8 edition with the heading Women to take action against DPR.I am not a politician nor a lawyer, so what is written here, is more an expression of surprise than a...

Officials raid karaoke center

Officials raid karaoke center JAKARTA: City public order officers raided a karaoke center early on Saturday morning on the second floor of Hotel Olympic in Lokasari, West Jakarta, as it was violating the governor's decree on the operation of entertainment centers during Ramadhan.

Migrant workers need bank services

Migrant workers need bank services JAKARTA: The Association of Labor Export Companies (Apjati) has suggested that migrant workers' salaries be disbursed through banks in a bid to protect them from extortion and illegal placement.

Before the actual vote casting started, the presidential and

Before the actual vote casting started, the presidential and vice presidential candidates engaged in a public debate, during which they tried to sell their programs. CETRO executive director Smita Notosusanto said that similar mock elections would also be organized in the country's big cities...

Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaMondayMaghrib 5.53 p.m.TuesdayImsak 3:55 a.m.Subuh 4:05 a.m.

Corruption, lawlessness: The root of all problems

Corruption, lawlessness: The root of all problemsThe Indonesian society is mentally ill as it has lost its sense of humanity. An good illustration of this was seen last week in photographs splashed across the country with Bali bombing suspect Amrozi and National Police chief Gen.

Mt. Papandayan still dangerous, villagers urged to stay away

Mt. Papandayan still dangerous, villagers urged to stay awayBudianto, The Jakarta Post, Garut Despite the obvious dangers, many people entered the cordoned off safety area near Mount Papandayan's crater to get a closer look at the huge majestic eruption.

Bombers, RDX source still unknown

Bombers, RDX source still unknownMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Suspicions and speculation have taken on a life of their own in the weeks following the Bali bombing as the type of bomb device used has not been completely identified by investigators.

Bali bomb debris dumped at sea

Bali bomb debris dumped at seaDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Benoa, Bali Following Friday's Pamarisudha Karipubhaya (purification ceremony) at the blast site on Jl. Legian, the Bali administration began on Saturday to bulldoze the rubble from the buildings and dumped it at sea.

A soldier killed, four wounded in Aceh

A soldier killed, four wounded in Aceh INDONESIA: A land mine exploded in restive Aceh early on Saturday, killing one soldier and wounding four others.The spokesman for the military operation in Lhokseumawe, Capt. Herman, told The Jakarta Post by telephone the land mine was placed on a bridge.

A Rp 50,000 banknote

A Rp 50,000 banknoteBy Chairil Gibran Ramadhan I have looked at this Rp 50,000 banknote many times. I have studied both sides, carefully examining the letters, figures, pictures and safety lines. I have been doing this for three nights.

Bargain hunting ahead of Idul Fitri

Bargain hunting ahead of Idul FitriHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Almost all retail outlets, be they small stalls in traditional markets or world-class stores in modern shopping malls, are gearing up for this year's shopping season.

'Titik Hitam': A failed attempt at horror

'Titik Hitam': A failed attempt at horrorJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Titik Hitam (The Black Spot); Starring Winky Wiryawan, Aurora Yahya, Enditha; Directed by Sentot Sahid; An I Sinema/Prima Entertainment Production; Horror, ** (out of ****) Noted film editor Sentot Sahid whose excellent...

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;JP; ANPAc..r.. Furniture-beds-sleep checked Latex mattress or spring bed ... which one is better?Rikza Abdullah Contributor JakartaAs adequate sleep is essential to health and wellbeing, mattress manufacturers compete with each other by designing new products and claiming their goods are the best...

A new ministry of masculine affairs?

A new ministry of masculine affairs? If you are a regular reader of The Jakarta Post, then you will find an article on page 4 of the Nov. 8 edition with the heading Women to take action against DPR.I am not a politician nor a lawyer, so what is written here, is more an expression of surprise than a...

An unobstructed view in an elite estate

An unobstructed view in an elite estateMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Passing through the Pondok Indah area in South Jakarta, one can quickly see the social status of the home owners. Most of the houses are luxurious and modern.

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 17, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 17, 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.

Laser refractive surgery helps people overcome eyesight problems

Laser refractive surgery helps people overcome eyesight problemsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hilda, who had just graduated from university, had experienced a sight problem starting at junior high school.

Three babies born in refuge

Three babies born in refuge Three babies were born as their mothers took refuge at an Islamic boarding school in Pasir Pogor, Garut, during an eruption of Mt. Papandayan.Iin, 23, a resident of Naringgul village and Ani, 28, gave birth to male babies on Friday evening, while Saodah of Mekarsari...

Welcoming the holy month

Welcoming the holy month As the most populous Muslim country in the world, many Indonesians welcome the Ramadhan holy month happily.The Muslims living near the ancient Luar Batang mosque located in North Jakarta are no exception.The mosque was built by Habib Husin bin Abubakar Alaydrus in 1739.

Sony beats Hong to set up all-Indonesian final

Sony beats Hong to set up all-Indonesian finalAssociated Press, Bangkok Indonesia's Sony Dwi Kuncoro stunned World No. 1 Chen Hong of China 15-5, 15-1 on Saturday to set up a title clash against compatriot Taufik Hidayat in the men's singles final of the JVC Asian Badminton Championships.

Senior PR man explains economic recovery

Senior PR man explains economic recoveryRobert S. Finnegan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With 44 years of experience in the profession, Wisaksono Noeradi is internationally recognized as a leading pioneer-practitioner of the public relations industry in Indonesia.

Islamic courses offer values (and boredom)

Islamic courses offer values (and boredom)Leo Wahyudi S., Contributor, Jakarta During the Ramadhan fasting month, many schools have time off to give Muslim students the opportunity to perform their religious obligations.

On the shelves

On the shelves Development of International Air Transport Policy; By Fachri Mahmud; Sekolah Tinggi Penerbangan Aviasi University Press, Jakarta, 2002; 232pp How many of us realize that when we fly from one country to another there is a host of complexities involved in border- crossing air...