Search Archive
Search Tips
You can use boolean operators in your search:
pugilist AND basketball- Both words must appearjakarta OR surabaya- Either word can appearjakarta NOT politics- Must have jakarta but not politics+jakarta -politics- Must have jakarta, must not have politics"exact phrase"- Search for exact phrasebasket*- Wildcard (matches basketball, basket, etc.)
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 News: Hallo, Metro Indonesia 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 30 minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Three months in jail for shoe thief
Three months in jail for shoe thief PADANG, West Sumatra: The provincial court sentenced Rudi, 20, on Monday to three months imprisonment for stealing a pair of shoes. The sentence was much lighter than the 10-month sentence sought by the prosecutors.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Court endorses Gafur's election as governor
Court endorses Gafur's election as governorTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid accusations of money politics, the Supreme Court has issued a legal opinion endorsing the controversial election of Abdul Gafur as North Maluku governor and Yamin Tawari as his deputy, saying that the election...
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Telkom lines in Bekasi
Telkom lines in BekasiFrom KompasResponding to IG Ngurah Budi's letter that Telkom has been giving deceptive discounts, (published in Kompas on Oct. 10), Telkom has deemed it necessary to clarify that it is unable to fulfill immediately the request of residents in Graha Indah housing complex,...
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Maluku refugees living in Kupang face starvation
Maluku refugees living in Kupang face starvationYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Around 3,000 Maluku refugees in the East Nusa Tenggara provincial capital of Kupang are facing starvation following the ending of food aid from a local Protestant church.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
City budget must
City budget must be people oriented From Media Indonesia With regard to regional autonomy, the city administration has now been given a free hand to manage its funds to augment its income and to carry out city development activities.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Debt and economies crisis sinking RI
Debt and economies crisis sinking RIFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With US$139 billion in foreign debt coupled with a crippling economic crisis, Indonesia is like a ship that has almost sunk.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
KL's Petronas urges ASEAN oil firms to join forces
KL's Petronas urges ASEAN oil firms to join forcesAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur The chief of Malaysian oil firm Petronas Monday urged national oil corporations (NOC) in Southeast Asia to form alliances to counter the influence of growing industry giants.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Most schools to remain open during Ramadhan
Most schools to remain open during RamadhanAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most high schools in the city have decided not to send students on long vacations during Ramadhan and opted instead to provide its pupils with various religious teachings.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Corporate Briefs
Corporate BriefsIndonesia's PT Tambang Timah plans to cut average tin production costs to $3,200 a metric ton from $3,859/ton in the third quarter, the company said Monday. Achieving the target is crucial for the world's largest tin producer to survive with current tin prices between $3,500-$3,750,...
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Sri Warso Wahono exploits women's beauty in sketches
Sri Warso Wahono exploits women's beauty in sketchesYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Alone, idle, displaying fatigue, loneliness and restlessness, here and there, naked and waiting -- on the bed or on a chair in the sitting room.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Traveling athletes unperturbed by security concerns
Traveling athletes unperturbed by security concernsMusthofid The Jakarta Post JakartaThe extreme athletes take a breath, steady themselves and focus on a 2.7-meter high wooden ramp before dropping in for a series of radical maneuvers.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Vietnam party discusses 2002 polls
Vietnam party discusses 2002 polls VIETNAM: Ruling Communist Party met on Monday in Hanoi to discuss National Assembly elections next year and constitutional changes, the state-run Voice of Vietnam (VOV) radio reported.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
SE Asian states to boost ties with E. Asia
SE Asian states to boost ties with E. AsiaAgencies, Bandar Seri Begawan Southeast Asian leaders and their major dialog partners, China, Japan and South Korea, on Monday agreed to work towards closer economic integration amid a proposal by Seoul to create a giant East Asian free trade area.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Southeast Asian plans huge free trade zone
Southeast Asian plans huge free trade zoneCindy Sui, Agence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan Southeast Asian leaders and their major dialogue partners China, Japan and South Korea agreed Monday to work towards closer economic integration, including the prospect of a giant East Asian free trade...
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Major antiporn protests hit several big cities
Major antiporn protests hit several big citiesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of Muslims staged separate protests on Monday in several cities across the country, urging authorities to take firm action against pornographic products.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
RI donors wary of new loan pledges, World Bank says
RI donors wary of new loan pledges, World Bank saysBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's poor track record in meeting reform targets may inhibit donor countries from pledging greater loan support needed to finance next year's state budget deficit, according to the World Bank on...
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
1. IMF (4x8)
1. IMF (4x8)IMF team to visit Jakarta on new LoI talks 2. Dana (2x16) Sentiments rose, but may reverse, Survey says 3. SP (4x8) S&P lowers Indonesia's debt ratings4. German (2x28) Ifo chief urges German govt to take remedial action on economy German economy in state of emergency: Ifo 5.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
More E. Timor refugees to go home
More E. Timor refugees to go home KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Around 900 East Timorese refugees will go back to their home villages in the district of Baucau, East Timor, in the immediate future.Leonel Guterres, a coordinator of refugees in Naibonat, said he and 900 refugees would return to East...
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Human rights course for judges
Human rights course for judges JAKARTA: Seventy-five judges and prosecutors are undergoing a human rights course organized by the Ministry of Justice along with the Asia Foundation, as part of preparations of the legal apparatus for human rights tribunals.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Labor exporter wanted in Parepare
Labor exporter wanted in Parepare PAREPARE, South Sulawesi: Local police are chasing a labor exporter identified as AM, the main suspect involved in swindling job seekers in the province last September.First Insp. J.R.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
On accountability speech, once a year is too often
On accountability speech, once a year is too oftenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Golkar Party has proposed a review of the practice of the presidential accountability report being given on an annual basis, as practiced over the past two years, because it is inefficient.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
'Gamelan' taught in Canadian schools
'Gamelan' taught in Canadian schools NEW YORK: Traditional Javanese gamelan music will be included in the education curriculum of primary and secondary schools in Toronto, Canada, said an Indonesian diplomat.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Bank solvency
Bank solvencyFrom Neraca With regard to the closure of Unibank, I am increasingly in doubt about saving my money in a national bank. Moreover, rumors abound that two more banks will also be closed.Will our deposits in national banks be safe? Certainly yes, as the government provides a blanket...
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Regional railway reaffirmed
Regional railway reaffirmedAgence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan Southeast Asian leaders gave the go-ahead signal Monday to a proposed multi-billion dollar railway project that will link the region with China.The US$2.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Can China live up to Asia's expectations?
Can China live up to Asia's expectations? Ching Cheong The Straits Times Singapore Just last year, people were talking about the "China threat" in the economic dimension, meaning the rise of China would squeeze out the lesser economies in Asia.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
WTO meet to boost global economy
WTO meet to boost global economy 2. Market (2 x 14)Asian markets close mixed3. OPEC (2 x 21)OPEC may cut oil output by 1 million bpd: Chief 4. Petro (2 x 21)Petronas urges ASEAN oil firms to join forces
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
[b]Southeast Asia plans
Southeast Asia plans huge free trade zone 2. Freeport (2 x 14)Freeport increases 2002 copper output3. Rail (1 x 20)Regional railway reaffirmed 4. Rubber (1 x 20)KL wants to be int'l rubber center
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Traffic jams force people to alter daily routines
Traffic jams force people to alter daily routinesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As traffic jams have become an everyday routine and there is no indication it will lessen, residents here have been forced to be "creative" in coping with the problem.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
[b] Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest) Schedule for
Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest) Schedule for Tuesday: Pusat Perfilman Haji Usmar Ismail, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. 22, South Jakarta (Tel. 5268458); Malawaian Kiss, and Indonesian in the Eye of Global News, 5:30 p.m., 10 Minutes Before Dying, and Viva Timor Lorosae, 7:30 p.m. .
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
W. Sumatra denies seizure of cement firm
W. Sumatra denies seizure of cement firmAdianto P. Simamora and Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Signaling that it was backing down from its controversial plan, the West Sumatra administration said on Monday that it had no intention of unilaterally taking over local cement-maker PT...
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Death penalty for corruptors, why not?
Death penalty for corruptors, why not?Kurniawan Hari and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A death penalty proposal for those convicted of large scale corruption was put forth by the Crescent Star Party (PBB) on Monday and received a positive response from observers.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Shareholders approve Semen Cibinong deposit sale
Shareholders approve Semen Cibinong deposit sale Shareholders of the publicly listed cement producer PT Semen Cibinong approved on Monday the planned sale of the company's controversial missing deposits worth US$250 million."...
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
'Mardiyem' highlights nightmare of the comfort women
'Mardiyem' highlights nightmare of the comfort womenHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Being raped is every woman's nightmare. To experience it once is more than enough to turn a woman's life upside down.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Bus driver named suspect
Bus driver named suspectMulta Firdaus, The Jakarta Post, Serang Ali Muhammad, the driver of a Hiba Utama bus that collided with a cargo train killing at least 20 people in Serang, Banten on Sunday, has been arrested while locomotive engineer Jumari is still under police investigation.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
AMEX card has limitations
AMEX card has limitations AMEX cards issued in Indonesia have many limitations that you may not be aware of until you are denied a claim. My daughter is a supplementary AMEX cardholder and so are my two other children who are residing and studying in the U.S.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Beddu gets 2-year prison term
Beddu gets 2-year prison termMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court sentenced on Monday former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Beddu Amang to two years imprisonment for his involvement in a land swap deal causing some Rp 20 billion (US$ 20.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
[b]Can China live up to
Can China live up to Asia's expectations?Ching Cheong The Straits Times Singapore Just last year, people were talking about the "China threat" in the economic dimension, meaning the rise of China would squeeze out the lesser economies in Asia.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Letters of Intent frustrate Soeharto to Megawati
Letters of Intent frustrate Soeharto to MegawatiM. Sadli, Emeritus Professor of Economics, University of Indonesia, JakartaPart 2 of 2 In the end, it was Megawati Soekarnoputri as vice president, who in May, 2001, took an initiative to invite back the International Monetary Fund.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Refugees want to return home
Refugees want to return homeApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Some 2,000 Acehnese refugees now being sheltered in a number of camps in Langkat, North Sumatra, have expressed their willingness to return to their homes despite poor security conditions in the strife-torn province.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Kim Dae-jung's homework on rebuilding his party
Kim Dae-jung's homework on rebuilding his partyThe Korea Herald, Asia News Network, Seoul President Kim Dae-jung left for Brunei Sunday to attend the annual summit of "ASEAN plus Three" (East Asian nations).
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Can China live up to Asia's expectations?
Can China live up to Asia's expectations? Ching Cheong The Straits Times Singapore Just last year, people were talking about the "China threat" in the economic dimension, meaning the rise of China would squeeze out the lesser economies in Asia.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Women's Caucus blasted for self-interests
Women's Caucus blasted for self-interestsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of female legislators fighting for equal political opportunities in the House of Representatives has been criticized for failing to carrying out its mission due to its own political interests.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
MPR leaders agree to cut short Annual Session
MPR leaders agree to cut short Annual SessionKurniawan Hari and Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) have agreed to end their Annual Session on Nov. 9, a day ahead of schedule."Instead of closing on Nov. 10, it will now be (closed) on Nov.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Medan teenagers trapped to work in Riau towns as prostitutes
Medan teenagers trapped to work in Riau towns as prostitutesApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Yu, as friends call her, is 15, nearing 16. However, unlike her teenage peers at Kampung Baru, Medan, North Sumatra, she now has a new label: ex-sex worker.It began one afternoon in September.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
I'm not responsible for use of Bulog funds: Akbar
I'm not responsible for use of Bulog funds: AkbarTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung has refused to take responsibility for Rp 40 billion in State Logistics Agency (Bulog) funds he channeled to little-known Raudhlatul Jannah Islamic...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Tariffs steel from 10 countries approved
Tariffs steel from 10 countries approvedClaude R. Marx, Associated Press, Washington Certain steel imports from 10 additional countries, including Indonesia, are hurting U.S. steel companies, the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled unanimously on Friday.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Letters of Intent frustrate Soeharto to Megawati
Letters of Intent frustrate Soeharto to MegawatiM. Sadli, Emeritus Professor Of Economics, University of Indonesia, JakartaPart 1 of 2 The International Monetary Fund was called in during the crisis of 1966-1967, more than 30 years ago, when Gen. Soeharto took over from president Sukarno.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Last chance for economy
Last chance for economy President Megawati Soekarnoputri is quite right in her urgent appeal to the leaders of political and social organizations, as well as the whole population, to maintain self-restraint in exercising their democratic rights, otherwise the country would appear to be in chaos and...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
'No funds to repatriate workers'
'No funds to repatriate workers' MATARAM: West Nusa Tenggara's provincial administration has no funds to repatriate 2,200 of its workers in Malaysia.Abdul Kadir, secretary of the provincial administration, said some Rp 500 million (US$50,000) was required to cover the costs of bringing the workers...