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Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Keith Loveard
Keith Loveard News Editor www.laksamana.net Publisher, www.asiamad.com Jakarta 2. Nicholas -- Towards a new approach in preventing terrorism1 x 32 48pt Bodoni Finding a new approach to tackle terrorism Nicholas Abbey Former Policy Officer Department of Justice Victoria, Australia
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Is Akbar truly forgetful?
Is Akbar truly forgetful?From RepublikaThe alleged corruption concerning the Rp 40 billion funds of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), in which some popular names like Akbar Tanjung, Haryono Suyono, etc, are involved, has shown that these people have played their role well.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
FBI once declared Agus Budiman clean
FBI once declared Agus Budiman cleanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Agus Budiman, an Indonesian charged with document fraud in the United States in connection with suspected terrorists, had once been declared "clean" by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) before officials with the Immigration and...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
UN not impressed with Indonesia's rights record
UN not impressed with Indonesia's rights recordThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Nations Committee against Torture has given a virtual thumbs-down to an Indonesian report on its compliance with internationally accepted standards, calling on Jakarta to make better efforts to prevent future abuses...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Politicians not serious in handling Akbar scam
Politicians not serious in handling Akbar scamBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives is playing for time and lacks seriousness in its plan to investigate the alleged involvement of its speaker, Akbar Tandjung, in a Rp 40 billion (US$4 million) corruption case,...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Does Islam oppose gender equality?
Does Islam oppose gender equality?Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaIslam has been widely perceived as a religion that does not respect gender equality. Many, including Muslims, believe that Islamic doctrine views women as subservient to men or their husbands whose wishes they are obliged...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Big discounts offered, customers warned
Big discounts offered, customers warnedEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ahead of the holiday season, many shopping malls and department stores are offering hefty discounts and special prices in a bid to attract shoppers, but the Indonesian Consumer Foundation (YLKI) warned the public to be...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Japanese Embassy
Japanese EmbassyFOTO I:Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri (left) is welcomed by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (right) upon her arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Megawati visited the palace on Sept. 28 as part of her five-day trip to Japan.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Singapore succession in place as PM Goh prepares for exit
Singapore succession in place as PM Goh prepares for exitRoberto Coloma, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore's political succession is now in place as Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong begins his last big mission: restore economic growth before stepping down as chief executive of Singapore Inc.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
N. Sulawesi village cooperatives fail to receive funds
N. Sulawesi village cooperatives fail to receive fundsYongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado The North Sulawesi provincial legislative council has questioned irregularities in the distribution of the central government's Rp 50 billion low interest loan package to village cooperatives by the North...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Xanana to visit West Timor, seeking reconciliation
Xanana to visit West Timor, seeking reconciliationYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Timor figure Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao begins on Monday a three-day visit to East Nusa Tenggara with his main mission being reconciliation with East Timorese refugees and pro-Jakarta East Timor...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
On Harry Burton and journalism
On Harry Burton and journalismKeith Loveard, News Editor, www.laksamana.net, Publisher, www.asiamad.com, Jakarta Journalists in the Asian bureaux of the international news agency Reuters held a minute's silence Wednesday, Nov. 21 to honor their colleagues killed by Taliban stragglers in Afghanistan.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Domestic uncertainties to cloud Indonesia Recovery Fund: Expert
Domestic uncertainties to cloud Indonesia Recovery Fund: ExpertThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will face difficulties attracting sufficient foreign funds into the planned Indonesian Recovery Fund due to various domestic uncertainties, according to one economic expert.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Bleak Christmas looming for Asian bankers
Bleak Christmas looming for Asian bankersBernice Han, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Christmas will be bleak for Asia's once high-flying international bankers as major institutions push ahead with plans to trim their presence in a region still struggling to recapture its glory days prior to the...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Vendors defrauded with counterfeit bank notes
Vendors defrauded with counterfeit bank notesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vendors operating in economic class trains in greater Jakarta are complaining that they have been cheated by a group of youths who use fake bank notes to buy their merchandise.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
'TV7' launching
'TV7' launching A new privately run television station, TV7, was launched on Sunday with the broadcast of Sajadah, a talk-show focusing on Ramadhan hosted by local senior model Ratih Sanggarwati.The low-key launch was held at the station's headquarters in the Wisma Dharmala Building on Jl. Jend.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
House set to approve Da'i as new police chief
House set to approve Da'i as new police chiefAbu Hanifah and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If you want to place a bet on who will become the new police chief, choose Comr. Gen. Da'i Bachtiar. And expect an almost certain win.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Taufik Kiemas donates Rp 250m for the disabled in North Sumatra
Taufik Kiemas donates Rp 250m for the disabled in North SumatraApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post , Medan President Megawati Soekarnoputri's husband Taufik Kiemas donated Rp 250 million on Saturday to a fund for a disabled children's foundation in Medan, North Sumatra.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Habibie's lawyer blames Akbar
Habibie's lawyer blames Akbar Former president B.J. Habibie's lawyer blamed Akbar Tandjung for not coordinating with ministers assigned to handle the social safety net (JPS) in connection with the alleged misappropriation of Rp 40 billion (US$4 million) of funds belonging to the State Logistics...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Misuari's arrest will lead to peaceful polls: Arroyo
Misuari's arrest will lead to peaceful polls: ArroyoAgencies, Zamboanga, Philippines Key polls in a Moro self-rule area in the troubled southern Philippines should be peaceful after the arrest of renegade Moro leader Nur Misuari, President Gloria Arroyo said on Sunday.Arroyo urged some 1.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Emmy Fitri
Emmy Fitri The Jakarta Post Jakarta Ahead of the holiday season, many shopping malls and department stores are offering hefty discounts and special prices in a bid to attract shoppers, but the Indonesian Consumer Foundation (YLKI) warned the public to be more critical in responding to offers, to...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
JP/rbw
JP/rbw ONE MONTH TO GO: It is still a month away, but hotels and recreation centers in Jakarta and other major cities in the country have been busy preparing to welcome the New Year. Here stock traders cheerfully blow trumpets to welcome the year 2001.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
1. IMO (4x12)
1. IMO (4x12)RI retains position at UN maritime watchdog 2. Fund2 (2x30)Domestic uncertainties to overshadow recovery fund 3. Fund (2x18)Thai Recovery Fund focuses on SMEs 4. Banker (2x18) Bleak Christmas looming for Asian bankers5. Gas (2x18)New oil, gas reserves discovered in China 6.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Judicial review may be problematic
Judicial review may be problematicJ. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta I have too frequently referred to the three fundamental defects of the 1945 Constitution: The creation of an institution of unlimited power, controlled by and accountable to no one, which is the People's...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Pele to visit Singapore after WCup draw
Pele to visit Singapore after WCup draw SINGAPORE: Brazilian soccer legend Pele will visit Singapore in early December as part of an Asian trip that will also include his involvement in the World Cup draw in South Korea, sponsors MasterCard International have said.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Firecrackers
Firecrackers not appropriateFrom Warta Kota I was relieved by the firm attitude of Jakarta City's Police Chief, Sofyan Jacoeb, on producers as well as traders of firecrackers, as reported by Warta Kota on Nov. 16.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Distribution of fuel
Distribution of fuelFrom Media Indonesia Last April I wrote to Media Indonesia, giving a suggestion about how to secure fuel distribution, and received much criticism via e-mail afterward. The writers threatened me and accused me of causing them to lose a means of earning income.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
JP/FESTIVE
JP/FESTIVEBali Offering joyous festivities for old and young OR Celebrate your holiday in style on the Island of the GodsORCelebrate your holiday in style in BaliRita A. Widiadana and I Wayan Juniarta The Jakarta Post Denpasar Let's cherish the year that has almost passed and welcome the one to...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Page 7
Page 7 Photo caption AN EXPRESSION OF SOLIDARITY: Yogyakarta Governor Sultan Hamengkubuwono X (left) shakes hands with a landslide victim in Kedungrong village in Samigaluh, Kulonprogo regency while others look on.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Ari to hear sentence demand Dec.3
Ari to hear sentence demand Dec.3 JAKARTA: Ari Haryo Wibowo, alias Ari Sigit, a grandson of former president Soeharto who is charged with the illegal possession of 70 bullets, is expected to hear on Dec.3 the nature of the sentence that state prosecutors wish to see imposed on him.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Indonesia maintains position at UN maritime watchdog
Indonesia maintains position at UN maritime watchdogThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has succeeded in retaining its position on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the period between 2002 and 2003, after its commitment to aims of the organization was questioned by other...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Japan Foundation offers international exchanges
Japan Foundation offers international exchanges The Japan Foundation was established in 1972 as a special legal entity under the auspices of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The purpose of the foundation is to efficiently carry out activities for international cultural exchange.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
ERP, a key success factor in IT implementation
ERP, a key success factor in IT implementationZatni Arbi, Columnist, Brisbane, Australia, zatni@cbn.net.id A story has been going around that some Garuda Indonesia passengers got extremely enraged recently when they arrived late at one of the airline's airport check-in counters, to find that their...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Volkswagen to invest US$31b between 2002 and 2006
Volkswagen to invest US$31b between 2002 and 2006 Agence France-Presse Germany Volkswagen, the leading car maker in Europe, plans to invest some 31 billion euros (US$27 billion) between 2002 and 2006, it announced on Friday.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Does Islam oppose gender equality?
Does Islam oppose gender equality?Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Islam has been widely perceived as a religion that does not respect gender equality. Many, including Muslims, believe that Islamic doctrine views women as subservient to men or their husbands whose wishes they are...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Shangri-la dispute continues
Shangri-la dispute continues JAKARTA: The management of Shangri-la hotel in Jakarta has denied that the International Labor Organization (ILO) had ordered it to reemploy former workers dismissed after a strike last year.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
JP/3/INSIGHT
JP/3/INSIGHTJudicial review may be problematicNumerous problems have arisen that have made people's lives miserable because of discriminatory laws and government regulations that discriminate against people because of their racial or religious backgrounds.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
A ringing success
A ringing successAsniar Sahab, Contributor, Jakarta When she was in the early stages of her pregnancy, Mira Sayogo was still on the catwalk for Sebastian Gunawan's and Oscar Lawalata's solo fashion shows.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Streets of Jakarta not paved in gold
Streets of Jakarta not paved in goldEmmy Fitri and Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta stands out like a gleaming beacon to the rest of the country, attracting a wave of migrants each year. And the largest influx of migrants to the capital takes place each year following Idul Fitri, when...
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Pick of the Flicks
Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC (Tel. 5256351) The One 15:00 19:05 21:15 Joy Ride 15:40 19:45 21:45 Ride with the Devil 15:00 19:05 21:15 The Score 15:40 19:45 21:45 Captain Corelli's Mandolin 15:00 19:05 21:15Senayan (Tel.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Villagers offer thanks with sacred 'mondosio' ritual
Villagers offer thanks with sacred 'mondosio' ritual Tawangmangu, a small resort town on the northwestern slope of Mount Lawu in southeastern Central Java, is a popular holiday destination known for its invigorating mountain air as well as its traditional rituals.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
A former singer and actress, and now a successful emcee and
A former singer and actress, and now a successful emcee and television presenter, Becky Tumewu has worn many hats in her career. Now married and a mother, Becky takes some time out of her hectic schedule to sit down with us and provide some insight into her life.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Lesbians in Indonesia are living in the shadows
Lesbians in Indonesia are living in the shadowsChristiani Tumelap, Contributor, Jakarta You might be able to keep all your moral and religious objections to yourself when it comes to a lesbian acquaintance at work or college, and treat them as you would any other female colleague.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Indonesian Comic part 2, The British Council, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Dec. 31. * Painting Untuk Semua Umur, AIR Rumah Seni, Jl. Teuku Cik Di Tiro no.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
'I've never forgotten my dream to be a singer'
'I've never forgotten my dream to be a singer'Sri Ramadani, Contributor, Jakarta Becky Tumewu has been through a number of career changes in her life. First she was a singer, then a comic actor and a broadcaster for youth radio station Prambors in Jakarta.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
U.S. embassy staff come 'home'
U.S. embassy staff come 'home'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While continuing to warn Americans against traveling to Indonesia unless absolutely necessary, the U.S. government has allowed its embassy personnel and their families, who left Indonesia because of perceived threats, to return.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Migration to Jakarta highlights an alarming social gap
Migration to Jakarta highlights an alarming social gap or Migration to Jakarta: Stories of success and shame or Migrants discover streets of the city not paved with goldEmmy Fitri and Ivy Susanti The Jakarta Post Jakarta Jakarta stands out like a gleaming beacon to the rest of the country,...
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Off-road driving in comfort of a sedan
Off-road driving in comfort of a sedanHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Up on the hill in Sentul, near Bogor in West Java, on land where a housing complex is planned to be built, driving instructor Fritz Lanio from Germany sat comfortably behind the steering wheel."Ready?" he asked.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Celebrate your holiday in style in Bali
Celebrate your holiday in style in BaliRita A. Widiadana and I Wayan Juniarta, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Let's cherish the year that has almost passed and welcome the one to come with joy and glory. This is a happy moment to celebrate with your loved ones.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
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-------------------------------------------------------------------For those looking to escape the heat and enjoy a relaxing holiday with the family, Central Java offers a perfect retreat. Perched on the slopes of Mount Lawu, Tawangmangu promises a cool time for everyone.