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Mon, 27 Nov 2000
Workers sick due to food poisoning
Workers sick due to food poisoning SEMARANG: Around 140 workers of the PT Cerah Garmen textile company in Ungaran south of here were rushed to a local hospital for food poisoning after eating contaminated food on Saturday.
Mon, 27 Nov 2000
Heroin the trend among Indonesian addicts
Heroin the trend among Indonesian addicts JAKARTA (JP): Heroin appears to have been the drug of choice for Indonesian youths over the past three years, an expert said on Saturday."Although there is not yet any official data on drug use in Indonesia, most of the patients treated at our drug...
Mon, 27 Nov 2000
One killed in Bali dispute
One killed in Bali dispute DENPASAR, Bali: A dispute between rival groups at Ubung bus terminal on Sunday left one dead and a police officer severely injured.The dead man was identified as Ook, an official of the Kentjono bus company who was stabbed by a mob who turned angry after a rival group...
Mon, 27 Nov 2000
Inmate killed in prison
Inmate killed in prison JAKARTA (JP): A 26-year-old convict at Cipinang Penitentiary in East Jakarta was killed on Friday by a fellow convict.A police report disclosed on Sunday that Irfan, convicted for theft, died from head wounds.
Mon, 27 Nov 2000
Violence flares in Kashmir despite India's peace move
Violence flares in Kashmir despite India's peace move NEW DELHI (Agencies): India prepared on Sunday for a month- long truce in its offensive against separatist guerrillas in Kashmir, undaunted by further bloodshed in the week since it announced the cease-fire.
Mon, 27 Nov 2000
Singapore defends free-trade pacts from criticism
Singapore defends free-trade pacts from criticism SINGAPORE (AFX-ASIA): Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong defended the country's move to forge free trade agreements outside the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Mon, 27 Nov 2000
RSCM strives to provide better services for public
RSCM strives to provide better services for public JAKARTA (JP): The director of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital said on Saturday that the financially stricken hospital would become a state-owned company next year, meaning that it would get greater autonomy to manage it financial affairs.
Mon, 27 Nov 2000
Asian economic policy
Asian economic policy From Japan to the Philippines, from Taiwan to Indonesia, a clutch of Asian countries is facing leadership upheaval. Each of these commotions has a special national cause but they perhaps reflect a common regional conclusion: Asia's long-term recovery depends on a marked...
Mon, 27 Nov 2000
We are one nation
We are one nationFrom Media IndonesiaHonestly, I do not know much about political matters but every time I read news reports on the political affairs of our nation, I get angry and disgusted. Why is it that our nation, which other nations used to call the gem of the equator and which many countries...
Mon, 27 Nov 2000
Guthrie plans Islamic bonds
Guthrie plans Islamic bonds KUALA LUMPUR (AFX-ASIA): Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd said the company has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Bank Islam (L) Ltd on Nov 22, which reflects Guthrie's intention to raise funds of some $100 million under Islamic principles.
Mon, 27 Nov 2000
BEI disappointed by lack of government's support
BEI disappointed by lack of government's support JAKARTA (JP): Bank Export Indonesia has complained about a lack of government support in transforming the bank into an independent export credit agency.The president of the state bank, Bambang Hendrajatin, said on Friday the drafting of the law which...
Mon, 27 Nov 2000
South Korea offers $167m in grants, loans to ASEAN
South Korea offers $167m in grants, loans to ASEAN SINGAPORE (AFP): South Korean President Kim Dae-jung on Saturday pledged US$150 million in loans and $17 million in grants to ASEAN countries in an effort to build closer ties.
Mon, 27 Nov 2000
Asia told to open energy mart to develop renewable energy
Asia told to open energy mart to develop renewable energy JAKARTA (AFP): Asian governments hoping to woo private foreign investors to fund their efforts to develop renewable energy sources must open up their respective markets first, the region's senior UN economist said.
Mon, 27 Nov 2000
Ramadhan fasting month starts Monday: Government
Ramadhan fasting month starts Monday: Government JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Sunday that the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan this year will begin on Monday.The decision followed a meeting between Minister of Religious Affairs Tolchah Hasan and representatives of major Muslim...
Mon, 27 Nov 2000
The risks and rewards of being a tiger trainer
The risks and rewards of being a tiger trainerBy Bambang M YOGYAKARTA (JP): Suyadi, 30, and his wife have spent seven years in their caravan with their one-year-old baby, moving from one city to another.They are not gypsies.
Mon, 27 Nov 2000
'Knowledge revolution' transforms the world
'Knowledge revolution' transforms the worldBy Hilman Adil JAKARTA (JP): In foreign policy, the primary task of the policymaker is to articulate the country's external interests and order them in some scheme of relative importance.
Mon, 27 Nov 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 3:30 a.m. Ramadhan Special: Uraian Syiar Sahur 4:30 Ramadhan Special: Koran Recital 5:30 Ramadhan Special: Pelajaran Iqro 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 8:30 Music 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.
Mon, 27 Nov 2000
Setback for free trade
Setback for free trade At a time when the currencies of several core members of the Association of Southeast Nations are falling close to crisis level, their stock markets plummeting and economic recovery remaining fragile, one naturally would have expected that the 2000 ASEAN informal summit in...
Mon, 27 Nov 2000
House drops two candidates for Supreme Court
House drops two candidates for Supreme Court JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives has dropped Usman Karim and Valerine J.L. Kierkhoff from the list of candidates for chief justice and deputy chief justice, respectively, over an administrative technicality, an official said on Saturday.
Mon, 27 Nov 2000
Govt to consult with BI before launching higher rate bonds
Govt to consult with BI before launching higher rate bonds JAKARTA (JP): The government must consult with Bank Indonesia before allowing banks to exchange part of their fixed-rate recapitalization bonds with new bonds carrying a higher coupon rate, the director general of financial institutions,...
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
A stroll in leisurely Malang, with history on every corner
A stroll in leisurely Malang, with history on every cornerBy Simon Marcus Gower MALANG, East Java (JP): Entering Malang from north of the city one is greeted by a familiar smell. It is a common smell in the country, yet to have it hanging in the air over a whole area of a city is unusual.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
Letcher, Hsieh win int'l junior c'ships
Letcher, Hsieh win int'l junior c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian sole survivor in the boy's singles Al Imron lost his dream of winning his first international title after bowing out to Clint Letcher of Australia 1-6, 1-6 in the 2000 Nabisco International Junior Championships final at the Senayan...
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
U2 launches retrospective album
U2 launches retrospective albumBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): When a band which has succeeded in staying together for two decades and is universally regarded as one of the world's uber rock 'n' roll groups releases a new album, expectations are high.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
Africa a huge market for RI
Africa a huge market for RI My last letter to The Jakarta Post, titled Goodbye Indonesia, was published on Feb. 22, 1998. Thanks to God that two years later I am still able to write, which I think bears testimony to my sweet memory of the Post.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 8:00 Cartoon 9:00 Children's Program 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Series: Dos Mujeres 12:00 p.m. Comedy 1:00 TV Drama 2:00 News 3:00 Sports 4:00 News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Travel 5:30 TVRI News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music 9:00 News 9:30 Music 10:30...
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
Fasting while in economic hardship
Fasting while in economic hardship JAKARTA (JP): The fasting month of Ramadhan is here again and Muslims are welcoming it with joy. Most Indonesians see the Muslim holy month as a time when social conditions and solidarity change for the better. However, in general it depends on how you see it.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
Clearly tasty broths from a kitchen in Central Java
Clearly tasty broths from a kitchen in Central Java JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian broth of soto is cooked up in distinct versions around the country, from Makassar to Madura. Eaten with rice, the broth, usually with meat and vegetables, is a meal in itself. These recipes are from Central Java.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
China assures ASEAN WTO membership not a threat
China assures ASEAN WTO membership not a threat SINGAPORE (AP): Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji assured his Southeast Asian counterparts Saturday that China's entry into the World Trade Organization won't threaten their economies.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
Agenda
AgendaPainting Exhibition Refleksi Seni II, Warna-Warna Ekspressi, Reflection of Art II, Colors of Expression, at Darga Gallery, Komplek Sanur Raya 20-21, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Denpasar, Bali, through Dec. 1.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
Legal hurdles facing VoIP in RI
Legal hurdles facing VoIP in RI JAKARTA (JP): Adrie Taniwidjaya is a businessman who graduated from the Bandung Institute of Technology. He made Global Net, a Calling Card company providing inexpensive overseas calls.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
Salatiga's alternative clinic offers friendly service
Salatiga's alternative clinic offers friendly serviceBy Mohammad Yazid SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): To get friendly hospital treatment is every patient's dream. Unfortunately, what they get is not always what they want.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
Another blast rocks Medan, injuring two
Another blast rocks Medan, injuring two MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): A blast occurred at a house belonging to the chairman of North Sumatra chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) on Jl. Pattimura on Saturday, injuring two people and destroying a bathroom.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
Home Movies
Home Movies JAKARTA (JP): Many films glorify war and tell stories of how heroes are born on the battlefield. In essence, their message seems to be that one side is above the other and thus entitled to kill its adversaries.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
Taipei backs China's Olympic bid, but has to consider co-hosting
Taipei backs China's Olympic bid, but has to consider co-hosting TAIPEI (Agencies): Chinese Taipei gave its support Saturday to China's bid to host the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, but said it is too early to discuss Beijing's invitation to Taipei to co-host the global sporting events.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
'Career Vision' focuses on putting job seekers to work
'Career Vision' focuses on putting job seekers to work Career VisionTuesday, 7:30 p.m.Host: Charles Bonar SiraitANteve JAKARTA (JP): Local job seekers now have an alternative to poring over the classifieds in newspapers and sites available on the Internet.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
If I want something, I have to get it
If I want something, I have to get itAt the age of 17 Zoraya Perucha won a gold medal in the 1974 Asian swimming championships. Instead of pursuing a career as an athlete, she went to the United States to study business management and acting.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
Expert 'struggles' to understand 10 best stories
Expert 'struggles' to understand 10 best storiesBy Lie Hua JAKARTA (JP): Understanding a short story is a daunting job for many people, including literary experts.Apsanti Djokosujatno of the School of Letters at the University of Indonesia discussed on Nov.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
Internet Time: When lunchtime is @250
Internet Time: When lunchtime is @250By Lim Tri Santosa BANDUNG (JP): If you communicate with people in other parts of the world, you often need to know what time it is in their country. You can calculate the time difference in your head, but this is tedious, especially if the people you deal with...
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
On the record
On the recordAlbum:Painting It Red (PT Universal Music Indonesia/2000) Artist: The Beautiful South The Beautiful South made British pop history in 1994 when their greatest hits collection, Carry On Up the Charts, went straight to number one, where it stayed for six consecutive weeks.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
Advertisers distort women's image to attract consumers
Advertisers distort women's image to attract consumersBy Tri Hafiningsih JAKARTA (JP): Sensual girls flash in beer commercials for macho men. A housewife wins her mother-in-law's heart because she washes with cheap but powerful detergent.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
Sriyanto -- Painting, Drawings and Sketches
Sriyanto -- Painting, Drawings and Sketches Jayakarta Agung Offset, 2000234 ppRp 300,000 (soft cover), Rp 400,000 (hardback) JAKARTA (JP): It is normally difficult to see your favorite artist's whole range of works in one place, unless you have the luxury of going to the artist's museum or gallery.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
PDI Perjuangan opposes move to challenge Gus Dur
PDI Perjuangan opposes move to challenge Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): While some of its members are collaborating to challenge the presidency of Abdurrahman Wahid, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), as an institution, opposes such a synergy.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
School's out for the fasting month
School's out for the fasting month With the Ramadhan fasting month beginning on Monday, millions of Indonesian children are in for a long break from school. The Jakarta Post's Rita A. Widiadana, Ida Indawati Khouw, Edith Hartanto and contributor Trihafiningsih examine the pros and cons of keeping...
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto G: ChildrenING BARINGSQUALITY TIME: ING BARINGS employees entertain children at the Bhakti Luhur Foundation in Ciputat, South Jakarta. The company donated Rp 275 million to help educate disabled children.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
Anwar Ibrahim hospitalized
Anwar Ibrahim hospitalized KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Malaysia's sacked deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim, who was jailed for 15 years on corruption and sodomy charges, was admitted to a Kuala Lumpur hospital on Saturday for severe back pain, one of his lawyers said.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
President Abdurrahman lashes out at Singapore
President Abdurrahman lashes out at SingaporeBy Budiman Murdiyat SINGAPORE (JP): In a speech likely to cause a new controversy and increase tension in the region, President Abdurrahman Wahid launched here on Saturday a scathing verbal attack on Singapore, saying the country had done nothing but...
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
Sukun grabs overall title
Sukun grabs overall title SEMARANG (JP): The Sukun table tennis club of Kudus, Central Java, grabbed four of nine individual titles to claim the overall championship at the sixth Gotong Royong Cup Open Table Tennis National Tournament at the Youth Building in Ambarawa, some 30 kilometers south of...
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
A day with a zookeeper at Ragunan
A day with a zookeeper at Ragunan Maman A.S., 48, has worked at the Ragunan Zoological Park in South Jakarta for over 17 years. Now head keeper of the zoo's nursery, a rehabilitation and temporary sanctuary, the Bogor native lives among his charges in the care center.
Sun, 26 Nov 2000
Voice over Internet Protocol: Free phone calls via the Net
Voice over Internet Protocol: Free phone calls via the NetBy Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): "Hello?""Hey, Cap! What's (krrzzk) up?""Dude, this is a very bad line!!""Really? I ... trying this (krrzzk) ...