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Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Human trading cases rampant but no one charged with trafficking
Human trading cases rampant but no one charged with traffickingMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The trafficking of people is not a new phenomena. The business has thrived for many centuries and still occurs in modern times in many places throughout the world, including Indonesia.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Nightspots to remain open in Palu
Nightspots to remain open in Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: Unlike some other administrations, the city authorities announced on Saturday that it would not close nightspots and entertainment centers during the coming Ramadhan fasting month.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Bad economy is not my fault: Megawati
Bad economy is not my fault: MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Saturday deflected any possible suggestion of her government's poor performance, insisting that the current economic crisis was a vestige of long accumulated problems.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Junior Sony defeats Taufik to grab badminton title
Junior Sony defeats Taufik to grab badminton titleNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Junior shuttler Sony Dwi Kuncoro upset world number three Taufik Hidayat as the country's prodigies training at the Cipayung, East Jakarta-based Indonesian Badminton Center (PBI) completed a clean sweep...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Agnes Monica grabs best actress Panasonic award
Agnes Monica grabs best actress Panasonic awardSri Ramadani, Contributor, Jakarta Young starlet Agnes Monica -- the only female nominee in the best drama actor category -- surprisingly upset seniors Anjasmara, Ari Wibowo and Sahrul Gunawan to grab the award at the fifth Panasonic Awards thanks to...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
U.S. again told to halt strikes
U.S. again told to halt strikes PALU, Central Sulawesi: Former minister of foreign affairs Alwi Shihab has urged U.S. President George W. Bush to put an immediate end to U.S.-led military strikes on Afghanistan and instead use diplomatic approaches to deal with the conflict.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
[b]In fighting terrorism
In fighting terrorism U.S., RI need each otherJusuf Wanandi Member, Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta 2. Asean -- ASEAN and anti-terrorism 2 X 23 36pt BodoniASEAN summit's consideration of regional terrorism pactPhilippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Teenager enters prostitution to support family
Teenager enters prostitution to support familyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Just call her Lina. She looked like any other teenager despite the heavy make up that gave her the appearance of a 25-year-old. Smiling a lot, the girl seemed to enjoy her life.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
SPMS to bring dispute to ILO meeting
SPMS to bring dispute to ILO meeting JAKARTA: Some former employees of Shangri-La hotel will bring the labor dispute case with the hotel management to the annual meeting of the International Labor Organization's governing body on Nov. 14 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
McCarthy denies wrongdoing
McCarthy denies wrongdoing JAKARTA: Paul McCarthy, one of two Australians deported by the immigration office in the East Nusa Tenggara capital of Kupang, has denied accusations that he violated immigration regulations.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* History and Archives: Srilangka-Malay Cultural History, and Archives Preservation in Tropical Countries, the Indonesian Archives Building, Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., until Nov. 9. * Artifacts at Gedung Dua8, Jl. Kemang Utara no.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
More houses destroyed by landslide in Kebumen
More houses destroyed by landslide in KebumenTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Kebumen, Central Java Following torrential rain in several areas of Kebumen regency on Friday and Saturday, 96 more houses were destroyed by a landslide in the village of Wadasmalang, Sadang Subdistrict, around 10...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Security beefed up in Brunei for summit
Security beefed up in Brunei for summitPatrick McDowell, Associated Press, Bandar Seri Begawan Police and soldiers were on the watch for threats of anthrax and other terror attacks on Sunday as leaders from Southeast Asia and China, Japan and South Korea began arriving for an annual summit.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Reinventing ASEAN: Members need to request, or offer help
Reinventing ASEAN: Members need to request, or offer helpKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Singapore When Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah opens the informal two-day annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Bandar Sri Begawan on Monday, many of the...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
'Drugs are out of control in Kampung Bali'
'Drugs are out of control in Kampung Bali'Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Not being able to get a job and having to constantly worry about their youngsters is just one of the many down sides to being a resident of Kampung Bali in Central Jakarta which is notorious for its illegal...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Muggers in Bogor
Muggers in BogorFrom Media IndonesiaThe incidence of pickpocketing and mugging around Jl. Merdeka in Bogor is now on the increase.About two weeks ago, my nephew, still in Junior High School, was mugged in front of Toko Srisura Bogor.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Philippines needs neighbors' help in combatting terrorism
Philippines needs neighbors' help in combatting terrorismPhilippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila The international campaign against terrorism takes an ASEAN accent this week when the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Brunei considers a draft declaration calling for...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Telkom lines in Bekasi
Telkom lines in BekasiFrom Kompas Responding 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,...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Many Indonesians overweight: Experts
Many Indonesians overweight: ExpertsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A significant increase of overweight Indonesians in the last 10 years has concerned physicians because more people will be exposed to numerous chronic diseases and premature deaths.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
City to distribute free TB medication
City to distribute free TB medication JAKARTA: City administration officials launched on Friday a free medication program for tuberculosis patients in the city's 329 community health centers.Deputy Governor for Social Welfare Djailani said the program was geared toward low-income patients.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Human trafficking, especially of women and children, has occurred
Human trafficking, especially of women and children, has occurred in Indonesia for years. It is not a relic of the past. Now, with the prolonged economic crisis, it is assumed that human trading, especially for the sex industry, is on the rise. Unfortunately, many Indonesians are ignorant about it.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Acehnese refugees allege aid embezzlement
Acehnese refugees allege aid embezzlementApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Langkat, North Sumatra A number of Acehnese refugees have alleged that food and financial relief earmarked for Acehnese people taking refuge in numerous camps in Langkat regency has been misappropriated, saying many...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Garbage accumulates in Surabaya
Garbage accumulates in SurabayaAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Following the closure of a garbage dump in the subdistrict of Keputih, the accumulated garbage in the provincial capital of East Java, Surabaya, could become a serious problem in the near future as residents of nearby...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
SE Sulawesi grabs national title
SE Sulawesi grabs national title Medan, North Sumatra: The Southeast Sulawesi contingent grabbed the overall title of the National Rowing Championships at Lake Toba, North Sumatra ended on Saturday.The team dominated the championships securing 14 gold medals, two silvers and four bronzes.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
1. Asean --
1. Asean -- 2 X 18 48pt Bodoni Reinventing ASEAN: Ask and offer help? Kornelius Purba Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Singapore 2. Sadli1 -- LoIs: Source of frustration from Soeharto to Megawati 1 x 30 36pt BodoniIMF: From Soeharto to MegawatiM.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Oil prices dive below US$20 on economic woes
Oil prices dive below US$20 on economic woesReuters, London Oil prices faltered again on Friday, diving to below US$20 a barrel for the first time in more than two years as evidence piled up of an economic downturn that has left OPEC largely powerless to check the market's slide.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Deceived women jobseekers stranded in Yogyakarta
Deceived women jobseekers stranded in YogyakartaSinggir Kartana, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The dream of three women from Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara, of working in the neighboring country of Malaysia has ended in a nightmare and they are now stranded in Yogyakarta, being taken care of by, Tjut...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
The City Police have arrested 17 suspects on alleged drug-related
The City Police have arrested 17 suspects on alleged drug-related offenses during fresh raids on Friday afternoon in Kampung Bali, Tanah Abang in Central Jakarta, a senior police official said on Saturday.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Megawati off to attend ASEAN summit
Megawati off to attend ASEAN summitFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri left for Brunei Darussalam on Sunday to attend the 7th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Seeking common ground in global terrorism drive
Seeking common ground in global terrorism driveJusuf Wanandi, Member, Board of Trustees, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta A civil and balanced discourse between an American and an Indonesian on the Sept.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
'Jamu' gets its day of recognition
'Jamu' gets its day of recognitionLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The market for traditional herbal-based medicines, popularly known as jamu, is expected to further grow as these ancient concoctions are gaining wider acceptance amongst consumers.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
City restarts delayed East Canal project
City restarts delayed East Canal projectAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration has started the development of the delayed East Flood Canal project, which will span 23 kilometers from East Jakarta to the sea off North Jakarta, as part of its efforts to overcome flooding in...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
1. airline
1. airlineEmirates to make huge Airbus, Boeing buy: Report2. RP Politics take precedence over economic problems in Philippines3. Saudi Saudi Arabia dampens hopes of quick WTO entry 4. German Economists see German jobless rise above 4 million 5. Tokyo Last Japan coal mine to close in January 4.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Andrean stumbles at the last turn
Andrean stumbles at the last turnMusthofid The Jakarta Post Jakarta When a draw on Friday would have seen him become the world champion, Andrean Susilodinata slipped up at the last turn in his campaign at the now concluded World Youth Chess Championship in Oropesa del Mar, Spain.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:05 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Song 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Talk Show 4:00 Quiz 4:30 Animated Film 5:15 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Region shipowners seek lower premiums
Region shipowners seek lower premiumsAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian ship owners have called for lower war risk premiums on vessels entering the Gulf region after the Sept.11 terror attacks in the U.S., a report said Sunday.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Denpasar Police nab drug dealer
Denpasar Police nab drug dealer DENPASAR, Bali: A 24-year-old man was picked up by Denpasar Police from his rented room on Jl. Pulau Moyo in Pedungan area with one kilogram of dried marijuana on Saturday.Denpasar Police chief Sr. Comr.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Indramayu, supplier of sex workers
Indramayu, supplier of sex workersNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu Many prostitutes in big cities like Jakarta originate from Indramayu regency, West Java. This has given the area the notorious reputation as being the main supplier of sex workers to not only Jakarta, but also far away...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
ASEAN agrees to fight terrorism Leaders of 10 Southeast Asian
ASEAN agrees to fight terrorism Leaders of 10 Southeast Asian nations adopted Sunday a joint statement condemning terrorism "in the strongest terms" and agreed to cooperate to combat it following the Sept. 11 terror attacks on the United States.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Cement firm takeover will sink economy: Todung
Cement firm takeover will sink economy: TodungAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A respected lawyer sharply criticized the unilateral takeover of cement firm PT Semen Padang by the local West Sumatra government, saying the move has further damaged the nation's already poor reputation...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Riverbank squatters demand fair compensation
Riverbank squatters demand fair compensationMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, jakarta Squatters along riverbanks across the city expected the administration to give them alternative homes or sufficient compensation to move from the prohibited areas.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
1. Steel (4 x 12)
1. Steel (4 x 12) Tariffs on steel from 10 countries approved Trade panel approves tariffs on steel from 10 countries Better labor conditions urged 3. Drug (2 x 27) U.S., developing countries set to clash over patents 4. Ringgi (1 x 36) IMF: Ringgit could come under pressure5. Rice (1 x 30)U.S.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Economic rescue decree shot down
Economic rescue decree shot downDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) rejected on Saturday a proposal for a decree on a comprehensive economic rescue package.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
U.S. asked to halt rice subsidy
U.S. asked to halt rice subsidyNopporn Wong-Anan, Reuters, Bangkok Thailand, the world's largest rice exporter, will urge the United States, the third largest rice exporter, to cease subsidy schemes to shore up global rice prices, Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Saturday.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
House to debate new power bill soon
House to debate new power bill soonMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives would start deliberating the country's new power bill later this month, which is aimed at ending the monopoly of the state-owned electricity company PLN and liberalizing the sector, a...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Are women sold cheaper then goats?
Are women sold cheaper then goats?Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Human trafficking, especially of women and children, has occurred in Indonesia for years. It is not a relic of the past.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Bank mergers easier on paper than done: Experts
Bank mergers easier on paper than done: ExpertsBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's plan to push ahead with the consolidation of the banking industry was long overdue, an expert said, but warned its implementation must follow tight scrutiny to avoid ending up with fewer yet...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Jakarta may reconstuct gate of former castle
Jakarta may reconstuct gate of former castleIda Indawati Khouw, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta History tells us that the city of Jakarta, formerly known as Batavia, began from a castle at the estuary of the Ciliwung river, now around Pasar Ikan in the old Kota area.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Fall in rupiah to ease: Analyst
Fall in rupiah to ease: AnalystBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following last week's steep fall of the rupiah, pressure against it may ease, one analyst said, but warned that the weakening of the local unit was expected to continue this week.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Water project
Water project With regard to a report in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 29, 2001, entitled Medan's water supply project questioned, we would like to give clarification as follows:1. A joint venture between PDAM Tirtanadi Propinsi Sumut and Lyonnaise des Eaux Perancis was approved by the governor of North...