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Thu, 15 Nov 2001
Australia deports 37 boat people
Australia deports 37 boat people SRI LANKA: Australia on Wednesday deported 37 Sri Lankans, many of whom risked a boat journey across the Indian Ocean to enter its shores illegally, an official in Colombo said.
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
Comics expo at the British Council
Comics expo at the British Council JAKARTA: The British Council is collaborating with the Indonesian Comic Collectors' Society (Pengki) to hold the second and third part of its comics exhibition from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31.
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
PKB leadership conflict intensifies
PKB leadership conflict intensifiesEndy M. Bayuni and Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The leadership feud within the National Awakening Party (PKB) intensified on Wednesday when a national working conference involving supporters of Matori Abdul Djalil gave him a free hand to fire and appoint...
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
'Barong' gathering strengthens spiritual bond
'Barong' gathering strengthens spiritual bondAnanta Wijaya, Contributor, Tabanan, Bali Black cloud blankets the Pucak Padang Dawa hills in Baturiti village, Tabanan. Soon, heavy rains are likely to deluge these hills south of Denpasar. Bali.
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
The government will offer to investors between 18 and 20 oil and
The government will offer to investors between 18 and 20 oil and gas exploration blocks at the end of this month, Rachmat Soedibyo, director general of oil and gas at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resource announced on Wednesday. He did not specify the exact locations of the blocks -- JP
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
Legislator accused of illegal logging
Legislator accused of illegal loggingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Non-governmental organizations urged legal authorities on Wednesday to look into possible links that legislator Abdul Rasyid had with an illegal-logging syndicate in Kalimantan.
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
'Graft case loaded with politics'
'Graft case loaded with politics'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Central Bank Governor Syahril Sabirin said Wednesday that politics had highlighted his trial on corruption charges linked to the Bank Bali scandal in 1999 which led to government losses of Rp 904 billion (more than...
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
Honorary degrees for sale
Honorary degrees for saleFrom KompasI used to be one of those who didn't believe that honorary degrees could be "purchased". However, recently I received a letter from Lembaga Informasi Fasilitas Indonesia (the Facility Information Body of Indonesia) based in Cimanggis, Depok, saying that as a...
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
The government will offer to investors between 18 and 20 oil and
The government will offer to investors between 18 and 20 oil and gas exploration blocks at the end of this month, Rachmat Soedibyo, director general of oil and gas at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resource announced on Wednesday. He did not specify the exact locations of the blocks -- JP
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
China's WTO entry places squeeze on Southeast Asia
China's WTO entry places squeeze on Southeast AsiaBernice Han, Agence France-Presse, Singapore China's entry into the global trading community next month will place even more strain on Southeast Asia, already reeling from the worldwide downturn and repercussions of the September attacks in the...
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
Gafur, Fadel in Mega's hands
Gafur, Fadel in Mega's hands JAKARTA: Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said on Wednesday that concern over the delayed inauguration of governors Abdul Gafur of North Maluku and Fadel Mohammad of Gorontalo could trigger local political unrest.
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
Military to take tough actions against rioters in Poso
Military to take tough actions against rioters in PosoBadri Jawara, The Jakarta Post, Poso The military has vowed to take resolute action against those involved in or instigating riots in the regency of Poso, the chief of the Tadulako Military Command, which oversees the regency of Poso, Central...
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
'Fake Kerton' adds color to charity auction for children
'Fake Kerton' adds color to charity auction for childrenMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta News that Sudjana Kerton's Tukang Balon (Balloon seller) was a fake only added to the excitement already generated by the auctioneer's hammer at an art auction held here last weekend.
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
Gunung Kidul prone to dengue epidemics
Gunung Kidul prone to dengue epidemics YOGYAKARTA: At least 17 of 114 villages in the Gunung Kidul regency are prone to dengue fever epidemics, says a local official."The villages that are prone to the epidemics are located in water-rich subdistricts in the regency while the dengue fever has rarely...
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
W. Java to deploy 16,000 police
W. Java to deploy 16,000 police BANDUNG, West Java: The West Java Provincial Police will deploy 16,000 personnel to step up security during the exodus of the millions of Jakartans who are expected to celebrate the upcoming Idul Fitri holidays, Christmas and 2002 New Year in their home towns in...
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
Plant trees to save environment
Plant trees to save environment JAKARTA: The government has called on the public to take an active role in protecting the country's forests from destruction, which has affected 2.1 million hectares per year.
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
Legal experts debating changes on birth citizenship
Legal experts debating changes on birth citizenshipFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal experts are currently debating a change to the 1958 Law on Citizenship which would allow a child born in Indonesia to obtain citizenship regardless of the parents' nationality.
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
Family, friends on bury Theys on Saturday
Family, friends on bury Theys on SaturdayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Secretary of the proindependence Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) Thaha Al Hamid said in Jayapura, Irian Jaya, on Wednesday that the body of PDP chairman Theys Hiyo Eluay would be buried on Saturday, and called on all investigating...
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Children's Drama 4:30 Children's Tale 5:15 TV Drama 6:00 News...
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
Satelindo to launch IPO mid-2002
Satelindo to launch IPO mid-2002The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cellular operator PT Satelindo will float its shares via an initial public offering (IPO) by the middle of next year and was expected to earn US$75 million in cash to help finance the expansion of its network, a senior official said on...
Thu, 15 Nov 2001
NGOs should not take over MPR
NGOs should not take over MPRFrom RepublikaIndonesian-based NGOs have increasingly shown that they know best and have demonstrated their self-righteousness.Also, the NGOs -- with no clear identity or objectives -- always feel that they are blessed to act on behalf of the Indonesian people even...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Quassey is no Egyptian: Embassy
Quassey is no Egyptian: Embassy The Egyptian Embassy in Jakarta said on Tuesday that Abu Quassey, whom the Indonesian police are currently questioning in connection with people-smuggling activities to Australia, was not one of its citizens, and had no connection with Egypt at all.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Training to combat anthrax attack
Training to combat anthrax attack JAKARTA: Some 50 police personnel joined a day-long training course Tuesday on how to deal with an anthrax attack in the capital, a senior official at Jakarta Police headquarters said.Adj. Sr. Comr.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Govt mulls plan to merge Timah with Antam
Govt mulls plan to merge Timah with AntamThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering merging the ailing state-owned tin mining company PT Timah and the relatively stronger general mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) in a bid to help the former stay afloat, according to State...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Arroyo urged ASEAN to jointly combat terrorism
Arroyo urged ASEAN to jointly combat terrorismThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Visiting Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo called on ASEAN member countries on Tuesday to strengthen cooperation against terrorism by imposing stricter border controls and implementing emergency responses to the...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
More on airport
More on airport I agree wholeheartedly with Mark Ogilvie (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 10, 2001: Make the airport more pleasant). I would like to add that, from personal experience, the toilets' cleanliness leave much to be desired.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Makassar residents seek cement firm split
Makassar residents seek cement firm splitJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Thousands of local people and employees of state-owned cement company PT Semen Tonasa staged a demonstration at the South Sulawesi provincial legislative council compound in the city on Tuesday, demanding the government...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Activists set nonviolent agenda
Activists set nonviolent agendaThe Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A rare meeting of activists from political and Islamic-based organizations agreed on Tuesday to develop an agenda of political participation that was strictly nonviolent.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Asian currencies mixed late
Asian currencies mixed lateNetty Ismail, Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were mixed late Tuesday as the dollar struggled to make headway even though the airliner crash in New York overnight appeared to be an accident, rather than a follow- up to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, dealers said.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Distance learning by teleconference
Distance learning by teleconference MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Minister of National Education, Abdul Malik Fajar, opened new teleconference facilities at the North Sumatra University (USU) in Medan on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Honorary degrees for sale
Honorary degrees for saleFrom KompasI used to be one of those who didn't believe that honorary degrees could be "purchased". However, recently I received a letter from Lembaga Informasi Fasilitas Indonesia (the Facility Information Body of Indonesia) based in Cimanggis, Depok, saying that as a...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Children's Program 5:15 TV Drama 6:00 News 8:00 Quiz 9:00 News...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Household waste pollutes Jakarta Bay: Agency
Household waste pollutes Jakarta Bay: AgencyAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pollutants emanating from onshore are the largest contributors to the pollution of Jakarta Bay while there has been as yet no significant effort made by government agencies and the community to manage...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Page 7
Page 7 Headings 1. Nana: 8 x 4 linesPolice action sought to curb West Java deforestation 2. Gunfire: 18 x 2 lines Three more people killed in Ambon 3. School: 16 x 2 lines C. Java jr. high grads to skip H.S.4. LBH: 16 x 2 lines Legal Aid Yogya appoints director
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
One killed in disco melee
One killed in disco melee JAKARTA: One person was killed in a brawl between Ambonese and Papuan people at Laila discotheque on Jl. Gatot Subroto, Setiabudi, South Jakarta, while a security guard was injured, a police report said on Monday.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Bribery at zoo probed
Bribery at zoo probedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following calls from the city council to dismiss top officials of city-owned Ragunan Zoo for attempts to bribe city councillors with Rp 90 million (US$900) earlier this month, the Jakarta administration is now questioning the officials on their alleged...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
FAO: Don't blame logging alone for high rate of deforestation
FAO: Don't blame logging alone for high rate of deforestationVijay Joshi, Associated Press, Bangkok Forests in Southeast Asia are disappearing at an alarming rate, but logging alone is not to blame as is widely done, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization said Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
S'pore, RI curb terrorism, piracy
S'pore, RI curb terrorism, piracy SINGAPORE: Singaporean and Indonesian defense officials are working to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fight against terrorism and high-seas piracy, Singapore's Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Drugs top crime list in Norh Jakarta
Drugs top crime list in Norh JakartaDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Offenses related to drugs are the most common type of crime in North Jakarta, as indicated by the astounding number of perpetrators arrested by police, a senior police officer revealed on Friday.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Adequate iron intake crucial to fight anemia
Adequate iron intake crucial to fight anemiaDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com Anemia, one of the most common health problems in Asia, is a condition in which there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body's tissues.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Corporate Briefs
Corporate BriefsPT InfoAsia Teknologi Global, a distributor of information technology products, plans to list its shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange on Thursday, company chairman David Simbar told a press conference on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Jitters hit airline, tourism stocks
Jitters hit airline, tourism stocksChristina Toh-Pantin, Reuters, Singapore Travel jitters struck Asia airline and travel stocks on Tuesday after the apparent accidental crash of an American Airlines plane in New York dimmed hopes of a quick rebound for the battered sector.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
1. Sea : 4x10
1. Sea : 4x10 Jakarta bay polluted by waste from city 2. Ban - 2x 24 Sutiyoso yet to sign Ramadhan alcohol ban 3. Zoo - 3x10 Bribery at zoo probed 4. Drugs - 2x 16 Drugs top crime list in N. Jakarta
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Orangutan breeding program set up in Jambi
Orangutan breeding program set up in Jambi JAMBI: The Ministry of Forestry has provided a two-hectare area of forest in the Bukit Tigapuluh National Park for the breeding of orangutans, says a local official.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
"Six Sigma" concept earns popularity Local companies turn eyes on 'Six Sigma'
"Six Sigma" concept earns popularity Local companies turn eyes on 'Six Sigma'Jonminofri, Contributor, Jakarta The term "quality assurance" carries quite a few meanings. Some companies translate it as a "good and correct" production method in accordance with ISO standards, while others connect it...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Quality: in the beholder's eye
Quality: in the beholder's eyeRoy Goni, Contributor, Jakarta A number of managers from U.S. service industries appearing on a CNN newscast in April 2000 voiced their concern over today's business realities.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Gedung Kesenian gets aid
Gedung Kesenian gets aid JAKARTA: In a bid to boost the image of Jakarta Playhouse (Gedung Kesenian Jakarta) as the center of art performances in the capital, the Japanese government provided on Tuesday a cultural grant in the form of a stage lighting system.The donation, worth around 42.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Ya-Udah Bistro, a boost for Jaksa food lovers
Ya-Udah Bistro, a boost for Jaksa food loversBill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta There was a time when Jl. Jaksa meant basically just two things, cheap digs and cheap hooch for the hordes of backpackers and ne'er-do-well expats who tended to lurk in its dingy watering holes.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
The Assembly and economic recovery
The Assembly and economic recoverySri Mulyani, Economist, Atlanta, U.S. The Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is now over and this convention of the country's highest body -- attended by the people's representatives -- has not left any meaningful marks for the recovery of...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in SurabayaExhibitions* Photo Gresik Harbor.. by Infinity group, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), Nov. 15 to 24. * Education: How to enter UK education for SMU graduates, a presentation on UK education at International Village, Ubaya, 3 p.m., Nov. 14.