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Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Hotel fires 18 for cooking rice
Hotel fires 18 for cooking rice PURWOKERTO, Central Java: As many as 18 workers from the Wijaya hotel here staged a protest at Banyumas legislative council on Thursday against their recent dismissals after having been discovered cooking fried rice at the hotel.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Terrorism may prompt police to neglect other issues
Terrorism may prompt police to neglect other issuesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police could be overburdened with dozens of unresolved cases if they are asked to deal with more terrorism-related cases, says one legal observer.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
RP legislator handed over to U.S. officials: A wealthy Filipino
RP legislator handed over to U.S. officials: A wealthy Filipino legislator was handed over to American officials on Thursday who will escort him to the United States to face charges that he made illegal campaign contributions to the Democratic Party and former President Bill Clinton. Manila Rep.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Corruption of the Republic
Corruption of the RepublicB. Herry-Priyono Driyarkara School of Philosophy Jakarta The herd of that social vice called corruption rumbles on unabated. The year 2002 has seen a rapid escalation of this contagion, even though the chorus of criticism grows louder.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
JP/ /
JP/ / Indonesia's major economic events and market performance throughout 2002 Jan. 2 :The rupiah ends its first day of trading of the year at 10,380 against the U.S. dollar, while the Jakarta Composite Index closes at 383.45 points. Jan.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
1. The sale of PT Indomobil Sukses Makmur, a company owned by the
1. The sale of PT Indomobil Sukses Makmur, a company owned by the Salim group, for Rp 625 million to a consortium led by Trimegah Securities. The company was worth Rp 2.14 trillion when IBRA took it over 1998.The transaction aroused suspicions that Salim had bought back the company. 2.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Power politics 2003
Power politics 2003 Chusnul Mar'iyahThe years that followed the epochal students, civil society and political victory in 1998 were a lonely time for realists in Indonesia. The 1999 election, for instance, had a bad impact on Indonesian politics.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Enjoying Spas in Sleman Regency
Enjoying Spas in Sleman RegencyIt is every one's dream to become an appealing individual with a perfect shape both physically and mentally. Appearing fit and healthy is a necessity for all the people no matter who they are.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Piracy still haunts local music industry
Piracy still haunts local music industry Hera Diani The Jakarta Post JakartaMany consider the 1980s the best period for the local contemporary music scene. Come to think of it, the opinion is quite valid as among the best collections of Indonesian popular music emerged during that particular decade.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Fiscal sustainability: How sustainable will it be?
Fiscal sustainability: How sustainable will it be?Muhammad Chatib Basri Looking at the prospects of the world economy in 2003 is like looking at a silhouette. You can see the big picture, but you cannot tell the details.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Economic reforms show mixed results in fight against poverty
Economic reforms show mixed results in fight against povertyBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Behind all the talk about economic reforms, the one thing that often slips our attention is how they affect the poor.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Local films stimulate inspiring phenomenon
Local films stimulate inspiring phenomenonJoko E.H. Anwar Contributor JakartaLocal multiplexes this year experienced an unusual but inspiring phenomenon which has not been seen for more than a decade, with posters of locally-made movies displayed side by side at cinemas -- a thrilling sight for...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Tourism, a glittering jewel in a tattered crown
Tourism, a glittering jewel in a tattered crownRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Down in the dumps" could well describe the condition of the country's tourism industry after the Oct. 12 terrorist attacks rocked Bali, the heart of the country's tourism industry and one of the world's most...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Policemen miss out on spending time with families
Policemen miss out on spending time with familiesYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java Bomb and terror threats looming over Christmas and New Year celebrations in the country have required many policemen throughout the country to work during the holiday season instead of spending...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Art enjoyable as ever amid underlying tension
Art enjoyable as ever amid underlying tension Carla Bianpoen Contributor Jakarta For the ignorant art lover, the year 2002 was as enjoyable as ever, with many exhibitions, both local and international. But underneath all this lay the tension that the issue of goreng menggoreng had evoked.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Terrorism shakes Southeast Asia, but strengthens ASEAN
Terrorism shakes Southeast Asia, but strengthens ASEANVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta This year's terror attacks in the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia, including the deadly Oct. 12 Bali blasts and the arrests of alleged members of a regional terror network in Singapore and...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
As was the case in 2001, this year we are happy to provide our
As was the case in 2001, this year we are happy to provide our loyal readers with a wide variety of yearend articles covering the main issues that have been dominating the life of the country for the past 12 months.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Prospect for law enforcement in 2003
Prospect for law enforcement in 2003Satya Arinanto Lecturer and Deputy Dean School of Law University of Indonesia Jakarta arinanto@cbn.net.idThe discourse on law enforcement usually starts from the issue of the legal system. According to Lawrence M.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
GAM withdraws troops as JSC deploys teams
GAM withdraws troops as JSC deploys teamsNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of armed members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) returned to their bases on Thursday as part of the peace accord it signed with the government earlier this month, as teams of observers prepared to fan out...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Once shady Jl. Barito
Once shady Jl. Barito becoming barren From KompasThe South Jakarta administration is building an office for the city parks agency in a green area of Jl. Barito II, Kramat Pela subdistrict, formerly known as Barito park. An artesian well is also under construction as part of the building.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
On Sipadan and Ligitan
On Sipadan and Ligitan The bad news has finally arrived, and concerned Indonesian citizens must accept the fact. This is the second time that Indonesia must "give up" her territory after the secession of East Timor four years ago.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Army involved in Papua ambush: Police
Army involved in Papua ambush: PoliceNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Police investigators have found evidence linking the Indonesian Army to an ambush on Aug. 31 which killed two American teachers and an Indonesian near the American-owned PT Freeport Indonesia in Papua.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
It's a good year for agricultural sector
It's a good year for agricultural sectorAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was a good year for the country's agricultural sector.As the manufacturing sector struggled to cope with a variety of problems, farmers and farm product traders ended the year with smiles on their faces.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Small cars to enjoy fastest growth next year: Experts
Small cars to enjoy fastest growth next year: ExpertsA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Automotive industry experts predict that small cars will enjoy the fastest sales growth next year in an otherwise slow market.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Sour note ends this year's performing arts arena
Sour note ends this year's performing arts arenaYusuf Susilo Hartono Contributor JakartaStaging a performance, especially of international caliber in Indonesia in 2002, proved difficult and expensive. The reasons include the difficulty in obtaining funds and sponsors since many companies have gone...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Crush GAM if
Crush GAM if they betrayThe public was shocked to learn from the army chief of staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu that the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) had shot Acehnese and members of the Indonesian military. According to the Indonesian military, since the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Another muddling through scenario
Another muddling through scenarioMuhammad Chatib Basri How do we mark the economic performance in 2002 and what is the prospect for 2003? The average real GDP growth (y-o-y) up to the third quarter of 2002 was recorded at 3.4 percent.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Indonesia in for another year of sluggish growth
Indonesia in for another year of sluggish growthVincent Lingga, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is likely to end its fifth consecutive year of economic crisis with moderate growth but is in for another slowdown in expansion in 2003 as the country grapples with adverse internal factors and an...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
`Musang' a lesson for would-be Don Juans
`Musang' a lesson for would-be Don JuansYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta A comedy by playwright Jose Rizal Manua, Musang Berjanggut (The Bearded Civet) presenting popular actress Tamara Blezynski as leading cast will help brighten up the year with its performance at Gedung Kesenian...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
`I'm sure the busway won't solve traffic problems'
`I'm sure the busway won't solve traffic problems' In an attempt to alleviate traffic around the areas of Blok M in South Jakarta and Kota in West Jakarta and to encourage more commuters to use public transit, the city administration plans to start a new project called the busway system on a trial...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Challenges in public services delivery
Challenges in public services deliveryYanuar Nugroho Director, The Business Watch Indonesia Lecturer, Sahid University in Surakarta Researcher, Uni Sosial Demokrat Jakarta Clean water, health care and access to energy are the three most essential of basic human needs, with education perhaps the...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Economic integration in Southeast Asia: Making AFTA work
Economic integration in Southeast Asia: Making AFTA workPuspa Delima Amri Centre fore Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) JakartaThe year 2002 marked an important era for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members, as they embarked on the long evolving plan to realize the...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Asian stocks seen outperforming after another `annus horribilis'
Asian stocks seen outperforming after another `annus horribilis'David Vujanovic, Agence France-Presse, Hong Kong Asian bourses had another grim year in 2002, emulating global stock markets amid the economic downturn, but the region is expected to outshine the rest of the world next year despite...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Customs to cut bureaucracy in clearance procedure
Customs to cut bureaucracy in clearance procedureRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Directorate General of Customs and Excise has issued a new policy in a bid to streamline bureaucracy to help smooth the flow of goods into the country.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Fitri Wulandari
Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post JakartaSamsung has seen rosy days in Indonesia, despite the economic woes that have plagued many electronics producers here in recent years.While many players in the electronics industry struggled to cope with a variety of problems, including weakening demand,...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Sour note ends this year's performing arts arena
Sour note ends this year's performing arts arenaYusuf Susilo Hartono Contributor JakartaStaging a performance, especially of international caliber in Indonesia in 2002, proved difficult and expensive. The reasons include the difficulty in obtaining funds and sponsors since many companies have gone...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Gloomy year for manufacturing sector
Gloomy year for manufacturing sectorJohannes Simbolon, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's manufacturing industries were mostly in the doldrums at the beginning of the year. Twelve months later, most of them remain in bad shape and are anticipating another gloomy year.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
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JP/ /Our businesspeople are spoiled President Megawati Soekarnoputri admonished last week the country's businesspeople for being too picky about markets. She said they only took advantage of existing markets, were reluctant to explore new ones, were unwilling to make a real effort and sought profit...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
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;JP;REI ANPAf..r.. IBRA-yearender IBRA disappoints people ahead of early closure next year JP/ /IBRA disappoints ahead of early closure next yearReiner S. The Jakarta Post Jakarta Officials at the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) have been quietly talking about a severance package for...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Luas Samudera
Luas Samudera Contributor JakartaThe introduction of several new private TV stations -- Trans-TV, Lativi, TV7 and Global-TV -- earlier this year has changed the map of local TV. The top three are still in the hands of the oldtimers: Indosiar, RCTI and SCTV, although the new Trans-TV has taken a...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
please keep bolding of the pub names
please keep bolding of the pub namesYear of ups and downs for Jakarta pub sceneBill Blade Contributor JakartaThere's no doubt about it, it's been one heck of a hard year, what with glugging down copious quantities of the amber nectar, endless elbow-bending, and trying to get reimbursed for my...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Five in custody on suspicion of bombing attempts in Manado
Five in custody on suspicion of bombing attempts in ManadoJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Police in Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi, arrested on Wednesday night five people suspected of attempting to stage a string of bombings on Christmas Eve in the predominant Christian...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
* Headlines:GAM withdraws troops as JSC deploys teams2
* Headlines:GAM withdraws troops as JSC deploys teams2 * National:Rahardi mulls quiting Golkar3 * City:Council objects to gas pistol plan4 * Sports: Oram guides NZ to nervy one-day win5 * Opinion: Lessons to learn from Sipadan-Ligitan 7 * Features: Temple provides sanctuary to AIDS victims9 *...
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Essential services in 2003: Who owns (and thus, trades) our life?
Essential services in 2003: Who owns (and thus, trades) our life?Yanuar Nugroho Director The Business Watch IndonesiaLife is a game of power. The powerful rulers have their power not because others want it, but because the former use the latter for their own benefit.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Megawati comforts Papuans on Christmas
Megawati comforts Papuans on ChristmasNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura President Megawati Soekarnoputri celebrated Christmas in Papua and marked the granting of concessions under the special autonomous status to help improve the welfare of Papuans.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002
Champ Thai not assured of victory
Champ Thai not assured of victoryAgence France-Presse, Jakarta For the third time in four tournaments, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia will do battle on Friday for a place in the final of the Tiger Cup.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Terrorism exists and may worsen next year: Analysts
Terrorism exists and may worsen next year: AnalystsDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country will have to deal with numerous social, political and economic problems in 2003 if the government, politicians and security authorities fail to provide legal certainty and law enforcement in...
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Manpower agency passive as jobseekers are abused
Manpower agency passive as jobseekers are abusedMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Sofiah, 35, from Tanjung Sari village in Kentung Gemar district of Sukabumi, West Java, had a big dream: to earn a large salary working as a housemaid in the Middle East.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Mayor releases doves in Monas
Mayor releases doves in Monas JAKARTA: Following Governor Sutiyoso's plan to release deer in the National Monument (Monas) park, Central Jakarta Mayor Hosea Petra Lumbun freed on Tuesday 1,500 birds, mostly turtle doves and thrushes.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
BI lowers its benchmark interest rate again
BI lowers its benchmark interest rate againThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia lowered its benchmark interest rate again, creating concern that the move could help push inflation higher.The interest rate on one-month Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes slightly declined to 12.