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Sun, 11 Nov 2001
Poor go without all year round
Poor go without all year roundMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ramadhan is coming. And in the next few days, millions of Indonesians, like their Muslim brethren around the world, will start fasting.
Sun, 11 Nov 2001
How to remain healthy while fasting
How to remain healthy while fastingMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslims around the world are set to start fasting from dawn to dusk during the holy month of Ramadhan, which falls later this week.
Sun, 11 Nov 2001
Get connected at Jakarta's cybercafes
Get connected at Jakarta's cybercafesSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta Technology is on the march in Jakarta. Just take a look around your typical street in the capital and you are sure to find at least one Internet cafe, filled with people surfing the Net and sending out e-mails.
Sun, 11 Nov 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Program 9:30 Music 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Children's Program 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Children's Program 2:00 News 3:30 Documentary 4:30 Children's Program 5:00 Documentary 6:00 News 7:00 Comedy 7:30...
Sun, 11 Nov 2001
A Lebanese treat to break the fast
A Lebanese treat to break the fastMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If you are looking for something different from Middle Eastern gastronomy for the pre-dawn meal and breaking your fast, you may could do worse than try the baked puff pastries filled with korma (date) paste from Lebanon.
Sun, 11 Nov 2001
Indonesian squash dreams for the world
Indonesian squash dreams for the worldMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ask someone about squash and the probability of him or her knowing about the sport would be very small. Unlike tennis, taken as a comparative example, squash has yet to reach, say, the level of regencies.
Sun, 11 Nov 2001
Shade of life in Arifien's artworks
Shade of life in Arifien's artworksMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta Luscious limbs, amorous arms and just a hint of humor is what attracts collectors like Santi Solaiman to the art of Arifien.Ever since she first saw his work some two decades ago she has been mesmerized by the strength of the...
Sun, 11 Nov 2001
Perfume: A matter of budget or trend?
Perfume: A matter of budget or trend?K. Basrie, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Distributors of world-class brands cannot deny that sales within this business, just like others, are still low in Indonesia following the mid-1997 economic crisis, which seemingly has still affected lovers of fragrance when...
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Govt to change approach on restive provinces
Govt to change approach on restive provincesIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Vice President Hamzah Haz says the government is trying to change its approaches to restive provinces such as Aceh and Irian Jaya in order to reduce violence and promote people's welfare.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Police yet to be paid for MPR session
Police yet to be paid for MPR sessionDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Annual Session finished on Friday but the police had yet to receive funds from the Finance Ministry for the security operation, Jakarta Police Chief Ins. Gen.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Will legal system bury Tommy's case?
Will legal system bury Tommy's case?Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Noted lawyer Todung says only repressive methods could force high-profile fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra out of hiding.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post Jakarta Do you want something different to do with your family on a day off? Try the graveyard tour offered by the Kalibata National Heroes Cemetery in Kalibata, South Jakarta.The tour is open for any group with about 20 members and lasts for two hours, during which you can explore...
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Firecracker trafficking foiled
Firecracker trafficking foiled CIREBON, West Java: Cirebon police foiled the trafficking of 150 packets of firecrackers from Indramayu to the provincial capital of Bandung on Friday.The police also seized a truck used to transport the banned explosive substances and its owner Sodikin.Adj. Sr. Comr.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Disintegration on doorstep, PPP warns government
Disintegration on doorstep, PPP warns governmentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Development Party (PPP) faction in the People's Consultative Assembly has warned that the government must be more serious in dealing with the threat of disintegration, referring to separatist movements in Aceh,...
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
RI-U.S. diplomatic relations
RI-U.S. diplomatic relationsFrom TempoWith regard to the suggestion made by some community leaders that Indonesia should suspend diplomatic relations with the United States, I consider that stance to be unwise and very subjective; a suggestion made emotionally and rather thoughtlessly.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Cambodians study pest control in E. Java
Cambodians study pest control in E. Java SURABAYA, East Java: A group of Cambodian officials visited the East Java regencies of Ngawi and Jombang between Nov. 6 and Nov. 9. to study a program for the eradication of rice pests.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Army warned against logging
Army warned against logging JAKARTA: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto on Thursday said he has ordered regional military commanders in Kalimantan provinces to take firm action against their personnel found guilty of involvement in illegal logging.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Understanding World Bank
Understanding World Bank Disappointing! This is what the World Bank thinks of the 100 days of Megawati's administration. This administration, the World Bank says, is yet to make great strides in structural reforms and in the running of the government.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
ADB cuts RI growth forecast to 3.2%
ADB cuts RI growth forecast to 3.2%Moch. M. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's predicted economic growth this year has been slashed by about 25 per cent, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday.ADB revised its economic growth forecast for Indonesia this year from the 4.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Australians dramatically change attitude to Indonesia
Australians dramatically change attitude to IndonesiaRob Goodfellow, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia In September 2001 Wollongong-based IRIS Research was commissioned by Ian PCH Siagian, Political Representative (Koordinator Wilayah) of the Indonesian Democratic Party of...
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Blast at Jakarta Church: Police have detained two men who are
Blast at Jakarta Church: Police have detained two men who are suspected of throwing an explosive device into Petra Church in Koja, North Jakarta, late Friday night. City police spokesman Snr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam told Jakarta Post that two men, one aged 17 and the other 20, were apprehended by...
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Pusat Perfilman Haji Usmar Ismail, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav.
Pusat Perfilman Haji Usmar Ismail, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. 22, South Jakarta (Tel. 5268458); Show Me Love, 2:30 p.m., Pasir Berbisik, 5:30 p.m., Family Pack, 7:30 p.m. .Djakarta Theater, Thamrin, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3848944); Almost Famous, 5:15 p.m., The Circle (Closing Film), 7:30 p.m. .
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
ASEAN-China free trade plan gets ADB thumbs up
ASEAN-China free trade plan gets ADB thumbs up Cecil Morella Agence France-Presse Manila The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday backed plans by China and 10 neighbors to create the world's largest free trade area (FTA), saying Beijing's growth engine could take up part of the slack in the...
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
MPR fails to agree on constitutional reforms
MPR fails to agree on constitutional reformsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) wrapped up their annual session on Friday evening, but failed to reach an agreement on constitutional reforms to allow voters to elect the president by direct ballot.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Orangutan trader jailed
Orangutan trader jailed TOKYO: A director of a pet shop in Osaka, Japan was sentenced to 32 months in jail after he was found guilty of illegally buying four endangered orangutans from Indonesia.The defendant, identified as Hiroharu Kaito, 40, was also ordered by the Osaka District Court to pay a...
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Govt needs Willem's help for refugee repatriation
Govt needs Willem's help for refugee repatriationYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Yusuf Kalla has officially requested the Indonesian Military (TNI) leadership to allow Maj. Gen. Willem T.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
1. SERIBU: 2x15
1. SERIBU: 2x15 Seribu Islands now a regency 2. Security : 3x15 Police promise to secure city during Ramadhan 3. ARI - 1x 40 Conflicting testimonies mark Ari's trial 4. TMP - 1x 40 Generals, corporals treated alike at cemetery 5. SUsul - 1x16 Bar ban final
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
[b]Can badminton restore
Can badminton restore nation's pride?Primastuti Handayani Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta 2. Mari -- Indonesia-China Bilateral Economic Relations: a view from Shanghai 1 X 30 48pt Bodoni RI-PRC bilateral economic tiesbetter:RI-PRC bilateral economic relations (if it fits) Indonesia-China...
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Chinese Prime Minister takes rest in Bali
Chinese Prime Minister takes rest in BaliI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Prime Minister of the People's Republic of China Zhu Rongji arrived in Bali on Friday afternoon for a two-day informal visit.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Matori told to meet Gus Dur
Matori told to meet Gus DurAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Chairman of the country's largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Hasyim Muzadi urged Matori Abdul Djalil, the former chairman of National Awakening Party (PKB), to have a dialog with the party's board of patrons head...
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Business leaders criticize office
Business leaders criticize officeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sofjan Wanandi, a leader of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), has urged economics ministers to strengthen the customs service due to the domestic market being flooded with foreign goods entering the country illegally,...
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Howard gets elections boost: A dramatic last minute twist arising
Howard gets elections boost: A dramatic last minute twist arising from the government's tough stance on asylum seekers dominated the final campaign day before Saturday's federal election, likely boosting Prime Minister John Howard's third term bid.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Seribu islands now a regency
Seribu islands now a regencyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being delayed twice, Kepulauan Seribu was finally inaugurated on Friday by Governor Sutiyoso as a new regency with Kamil Abdul Kadir appointed as the first regent.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
IFC investment in RI still suspended
IFC investment in RI still suspendedBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Finance Cooperation (IFC), a commercial arm of the World Bank, said on Friday it would maintain its investment suspension on Indonesia, until it saw concrete improvements in the country's legal...
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Rupiah higher on suspected BI intervention
Rupiah higher on suspected BI interventionDow Jones, Jakarta/Singapore The Indonesian rupiah ended higher against the dollar Friday on suspected central bank intervention, dealers said.The dollar closed at Rp 10,400, down from its close Thursday at Rp 10,480.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Faulty cable disables train
Faulty cable disables train JAKARTA: An electric train bound for Serpong was held at Kebayoran railway station on Friday, as the cable connecting the train and the overhead wire had been damaged.According to the public relations officer for the state-owned railway company PT KAI, Zainal Abidin, the...
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Owners ask closure plan reviewed
Owners ask closure plan reviewed BOGOR: Owners of nightspots and entertainment centers asked the Bogor municipality on Friday to review the decision to ban their operation during the fasting month, saying their workers would not be able to make money if they did not work.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
In pursuit of true heroes
In pursuit of true heroes As Indonesians commemorate Heroes Day today, every thinking individual among us must be provoked to question what type of heroes this country now needs amid the devastating multi- dimensional crisis.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Presidential election
Presidential electionFrom Forum KeadilanThe amendment of Article 6 of the 1945 Constitution regarding the election of the president and the vice president as a single team is a step forward in turning Indonesia into a genuinely democratic country.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Mayor urged to combat gambling
Mayor urged to combat gambling SEMARANG, Central Java: Some 30 students of the Indonesian Muslim Student Association (KAMMI) staged a demonstration at the city office on Friday, demanding that Mayor Sukawi Sutarip combat the widespread gambling in the city on the eve of the Ramadhan fasting month.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Police promise to secure city during Ramadhan
Police promise to secure city during RamadhanDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police vowed to tighten security to help secure the capital during the fasting month of Ramadhan, which starts on Nov. 16.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Police vow to secure Jakarta during fasting month
Police vow to secure Jakarta during fasting monthDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Police vowed to tighten security to help secure the capital during the fasting month of Ramadhan, which starts on Nov. 16.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
[b]Japan's economy to
Japan's economy to shrink in 2001/022. Duit (3 x 14)Indonesian rupiah ends higher on suspected intervention 3. Belum (2 X 20)Saudi push for big OPEC cut lifts oil price
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
RI, Holland to set up joint heritage committee
RI, Holland to set up joint heritage committeeIda Indawati Khouw, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The governments of Indonesia and the Netherlands have agreed to set up a joint heritage committee to preserve Indonesia's Dutch related heritage, the visiting Dutch State Secretary for Education, Culture and...
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Rupiah Rates Nov. 9
Rupiah Rates Nov. 9 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,855.00 9,855.00 10,407.00 10,303.00Australian dollar 1 5,587.07 5,067.44 5,356.48 5,297.80Austrian schilling 1 703.75 638.56 674.70 667.58Belgian franc 1 240.05 217.82 230.15 227.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
1. Refuge: 8 x 4 lines
1. Refuge: 8 x 4 linesGovt needs da Costa's help for refugee repatriation 2. Land: 20 x 2 linesLand disputes disruptive, confusing in Irian Jaya 3. Flood: 24 x 2 linesMajor river dredging to start in Central Java next year
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Asian stocks close mixed, HK gains on property stocks
Asian stocks close mixed, HK gains on property stocksDow Jones, Singapore Asian stocks closed mixed Friday, with Tokyo shares failing to hold onto gains after Thursday's rally but Hong Kong shares climbing further on rising property stocks.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Local reps, Interst Group: A tale of two factions
Local reps, Interst Group: A tale of two factionsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators from the Regional Representatives faction hummed a happy tune on Friday after eventually winning back their faction status in the Assembly after two years of bitter struggle to retain it.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
Ramadhan may start differently
Ramadhan may start differently SURABAYA: Muslims may not begin the holy fasting month of Ramadhan on the same day this month as Indonesia's largest Islamic organizations will likely set different dates.
Sat, 10 Nov 2001
132 Riau scouts leave for Malaysia
132 Riau scouts leave for Malaysia PEKANBARU, Riau: A total of 132 boy and girl scouts from the province left for Malaysia on Friday to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) scout camp meeting being held in the neighboring country.