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Sat, 02 Nov 2002
No longer cool in Bukit Sentul
No longer cool in Bukit SentulFrom Media IndonesiaWith regard to a special feature on the Bukit Sentul residential area (Media Indonesia, Sept. 30, 2002), we, too, would like to address our complaints to the developer.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Legislators reject Papuan police chief
Legislators reject Papuan police chiefThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The appointment of the new Papua Police chief has met with opposition from Governor Jaap Salosa and local lawmakers, who say the selection process violates the special autonomy law that applies to the province.Yan L.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Caning and GAM
Caning and GAM Reading the article titled Caning comes into effect in Aceh on 1st day of Ramadhan (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 28), I wonder whether former president Abdurrahman Wahid was fully aware of all the possible consequences when in December 2000 he offered Aceh the implementation of sharia, or...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
'Govt does nothing to tackle unemployment'
'Govt does nothing to tackle unemployment'Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Labor activists, analysts and businesspeople lashed out at the government on Thursday for its inaction and lack of seriousness in solving the country's unemployment problems that have adversely affected more than 38...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Police complete probe at blast site but no arrests are made
Police complete probe at blast site but no arrests are madeThe Jakarta Post Kuta/JakartaA multinational team investigating the site of the Bali terrorist attacks concluded its probe on Friday, but members of the team are still struggling to find the perpetrators of the blast that killed 190 and...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
House divided over antiterrorism rules
House divided over antiterrorism rulesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri will likely face a tough challenge in securing support to go on with her war against terrorism as influential factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) are divided over the...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Trans-Sumatra highway in poor condition
Trans-Sumatra highway in poor condition PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Damage to a section of the east Trans-Sumatra highway in South Sumatra has been neglected due to a lack of funds, Governor Rosihan Arsyad said on Friday.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
The 7 percent deal
The 7 percent deal Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has officially approved the 7 percent increase in the provincial minimum wage which will take effect next year.Probably no one can say exactly whether the decision is good or bad news for both employers and workers.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
1. LITE: 28 PT, 1 COLS, 3 X 11
1. LITE: 28 PT, 1 COLS, 3 X 11 Tangerang residents live in darkness or Residents lament lack of street lighting 2. GRAVE: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 26 Graveyard businesses thrives as people pay annual visit 3. MEDIA: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 26 Community rags find their niche in housing complexes 4.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
City transportation is part of human rights
City transportation is part of human rights-------------------------------------------------------------- Traffic and ground transportation have become major headaches for residents of Jakarta. The city administration has failed to deal with the chaotic traffic that clogs the capital's streets, and...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Warders questioned over rebel escape
Warders questioned over rebel escape JAYAPURA, Papua: The Papua provincial police are questioning nine Abepura Prison warders following the escape of Benny Wenda, a defendant in the attack on a local police station two years ago.Jayapura Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Most people buy glasses for fashion purposes
Most people buy glasses for fashion purposesSudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta Even though glasses are not a basic necessity like food or clothes, optic retail stores in the country see a stable market from year to year because there are always customers racing out to buy new eyewear for...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Award for West Jakarta Mayor?
Award for West Jakarta Mayor?From KompasIn various places of the city, we have recently seen many banners congratulating the West Jakarta Mayor on his achievements.We, as the residents of West Jakarta, are now perplexed by what achievements the Mayor has made so far for the benefits of the...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Indonesian faces death in Thailand
Indonesian faces death in Thailand BANGKOK: An Indonesian man and two Singaporeans face the death sentence in Thailand after being charged over the kingdom's largest seizure yet of the party drug ecstasy, officials said on Friday.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
1. Ali -- Overreaction hands
1. Ali -- Overreaction hands victory to terrorists 2. ASEAN -- ASEAN-China summit in Cambodia to chart closer relations
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
ASEAN to seek common platform in fighting terrorism
ASEAN to seek common platform in fighting terrorismFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Member countries of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) will likely agree to join forces to fight terrorism in the region, but are differing on how to do so.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
RI must cut off foreign dependence in order to survive
RI must cut off foreign dependence in order to surviveLela E. Madjiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Since 1998, nothing seems to have worked to restore national unity and solidarity, not even the tragic Oct.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
CGI backs stimulus package for 2003 economy
CGI backs stimulus package for 2003 economyDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's main creditor countries under the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) said they would support the country with additional loans for a stimulus package next year, ensuring the economy a much-needed...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Sutiyoso casts doubt on Kancil
Sutiyoso casts doubt on Kancil JAKARTA: City Governor Sutiyoso has cast doubt on the ability of the manufacturer of the four-wheeled Kancil to produce a small vehicle to replace the current three-wheeled Bajaj."The Bajaj is no longer feasible for the city.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Indonesians feel targeted by Aussie police
Indonesians feel targeted by Aussie policeMichael Perry, Reuters, Sydney Australia's Indonesian migrants are scared and bewildered, their sense of security shattered this week when security forces wielding sledgehammers raided several homes in the hunt for Islamic militants.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Alatas, 70 and still going strong
Alatas, 70 and still going strongKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When former foreign minister Ali Alatas celebrates his 70th birthday on Monday, it will be a good moment to reflect on his achievements and failures as a diplomat for about 45 years up until 1999.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
AP
APFRIENDLY VISIT: East Timor President Jose Alexandre Xanana Gusmao (right) gestures as he talks with East Nusa Tenggara Governor Piet A. Tallo. Xanana, who arrived with his entourage in Kupang on Friday, is visiting the province for a four-day visit to give moral support and encourage 33,000 East...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Golkar unable to dismiss leader: Official
Golkar unable to dismiss leader: Official MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The chairman of a Golkar affiliate, Irsyad Sudiro, said on Friday that dissenting Golkar leader Marwah Daud Ibrahim could not be recalled from the House of Representatives (DPR).
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Sept. export up 4 percent in first growth since June
Sept. export up 4 percent in first growth since JuneThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Exports in September reversed a two-month straight fall, with sales rising 4.21 percent to US$5.10 billion, indicating together with a 2.54 percent surge in imports to $2.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
What's wrong with this nation?
What's wrong with this nation?From Media Indonesia In the aftermath of the Bali bomb blast, foreign victims were prioritized over local victims in terms of treatment. It is sad to realize that this treatment -- which suggests that foreigners are racially superior -- has been practiced by...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Akbar confident of his leadership
Akbar confident of his leadership JAKARTA: House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Friday that a petition over his suspension submitted by more than 100 legislators would not proceed for further discussion after the House's Steering Committee (Bamus) failed to make any decision...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Gutama Soegijo surprises in latest show
Gutama Soegijo surprises in latest showBintang Prakarsa, Contributor, Jakarta, ritornello@hotmail.com Meeting Paul Gutama Soegijo always brings surprises. Last Thursday, Oct. 30, at Bentara Budaya, Jakarta, he gave a solo gamelan (traditional, ethnic Javanese music) performance at the opening of a...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Bali bombs made of TNT, RDX: Investigators
Bali bombs made of TNT, RDX: InvestigatorsThe Jakarta Post, Bali The multinational investigative team concluded on Friday that the explosives that rocked Bali on Oct. 12, including the one detonated near the U.S. Consulate were TNT, RDX, and other materials, including chloride (CLO3).
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Lindskog wins Pancasila Cup by one shot at 16 under
Lindskog wins Pancasila Cup by one shot at 16 underThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A birdie putt from some two meters from the cup on the final 18th for a 66 (33 33) and four-day total of 16-under 272 (68 71 67 66) was enough for Stephen A.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Govt may extend Idul Fitri, Christmas holidays
Govt may extend Idul Fitri, Christmas holidaysThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A limited ministerial meeting on people's welfare affairs agreed on Friday to propose an extension of Idul Fitri and Christmas holidays to up to four days and three days respectively.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Graveyard business thrives as people pay annual visit
Graveyard business thrives as people pay annual visitMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Graveyards in the city have taken on a festive atmosphere over the past few days, with temporary stalls erected at cemetery entrance gates, offering flowers and fragrant water.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Millions in RP pay respects to dead amid threats
Millions in RP pay respects to dead amid threatsJason Gutierrez, Agence France-Presse, Manila Philippine authorities were on full alert on Friday to thwart possible terrorist attacks as millions of Filipinos trooped to cemeteries to pay their respects for All Saints Day.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
SE Asia fights against tourism slump
SE Asia fights against tourism slumpEileen Ng, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asia's tourism industry, a pillar of regional economies, is undergoing its worst crisis in years following the bloody terrorist attack on its most famous beach paradise Bali.The Oct.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Governor warns of need to manage conflict
Governor warns of need to manage conflictApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin warned locals and authorities of potential conflicts that could erupt if certain problems were not handled cautiously.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Don't miss flicks at JIFFest
Don't miss flicks at JIFFest For a movie buff, an event like the Jakarta International Film Festival (JIFFest) is like a beautiful oasis in the middle of the arid wasteland of Hollywood blockbusters. But with so many films at the festival it can be confusing choosing what you want to see.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Foreign bomb experts may role-play in Bali blast: BIN
Foreign bomb experts may role-play in Bali blast: BINMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The State Intelligence Agency (BIN) said on Friday it believed that the devastating Bali bombings, which killed nearly 200 people, involved highly-skilled foreign experts.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Ba'asyir ready for trial: Lawyer
Ba'asyir ready for trial: Lawyer JAKARTA: Detained Indonesian terror suspect Abu Bakar Ba'asyir is ready to stand trial but refuses to be questioned by police, one of his lawyers said Friday.Ba'asyir insists he has no connection to terrorism but if police have enough evidence of his wrongdoing he...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Residents demand bright Ramadhan
Residents demand bright Ramadhan BENGKULU, Bengkulu: The provincial legislature urged state electricity company PLN to minimize power blackouts during the Ramadhan fasting month, which begins next week.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Flood verdict late, upsets victims
Flood verdict late, upsets victims JAKARTA: Flood victims who filed a class action suit against the President, Jakarta governor and West Java governor were disappointed on Thursday as the judges postponed the verdict because they had to attend a law course in Central Java.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
1. Aceh: 8 x 4 lines
1. Aceh: 8 x 4 linesAceh governor seeks talks with Hasan Tiro2. Xanana: 20 x 2 linesPresident Xanana starts four-day visit to W. Timor3. Sumut: 24 x 2 linesNorth Sumatra governor warns of need to manage conflict4. Papua: 16 x 2 linesLegislators reject Papuan police chief
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Britain to grant $300,000 to Bali
Britain to grant $300,000 to Bali JAKARTA: The British government said on Friday that it would extend US$300,000 in grants to Indonesia to help Bali recover from the Oct. 12 bomb attacks.British Ambassador Richard Gozney said that the funds, taken from its International Development Department,...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Team concludes probe, but no arrests are made
Team concludes probe, but no arrests are madeThe Jakarta Post, Kuta/Jakarta A multinational team investigating the site of the Bali terrorist attacks concluded its probe on Friday, but members of the team are still struggling to find the perpetrators of the blast that killed 190 and injured over...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Tangerang residents live in darkness
Tangerang residents live in darknessMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Many residents in Tangerang regency are complaining about the lack of street illumination, which leaves a lot of streets in the dark at night and prone to crime.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
New health law to address new technology, social change
New health law to address new technology, social changeDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and the House of Representatives, along with the Coalition for a Healthy Indonesia are drafting a health bill which will serve as a grand regulation that accommodates social, political,...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Islamic colleges to update curriculum
Islamic colleges to update curriculum JAKARTA: Rectors of state Islamic universities, institutes and other higher institutions will meet here this weekend to discuss the possible revision of their curriculum to be in line with current and future science development.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Stock prices at The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.1,2002
Stock prices at The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.1,2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Overreaction hands victory to terrorists
Overreaction hands victory to terroristsM. Ali, MBA Student, Nottingham University, United Kingdom Nobody can for a moment underestimate the pain and horrific damage caused by the bomb attacks in Bali. The loss of life and the damage to people and property was appalling, while for Indonesia the...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Legal umbrella
Legal umbrella The annihilation of terrorism requires clear legislation or a legal umbrella so that law-enforcing agencies can perform their duties. In the absence of a legal umbrella, these agencies cannot perform to their maximum.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Most expatriates staying put despite Bali bombing
Most expatriates staying put despite Bali bombingA'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Three weeks after the deadly Bali bombing, the number of expatriates working in Indonesia was only down slightly, a senior official at the Ministry of Manpower said Friday.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Building solid team is indeed not easy
Building solid team is indeed not easyA.B. Susanto, The Jakarta Consulting Group, Jakarta Whatever his assignment and wherever he is assigned, a leader has the duty of developing a team. However, developing a solid team is indeed not easy as it involves many factors, some of which can hamper the...