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Mon, 24 Dec 2001
Germany to write
Germany to write off RI's debtsFrom Rakyat MerdekaRecently I attended a meeting with a senior representative at the German Embassy. The German government is currently offering to write off Indonesian debts worth 50 million Deutschemarks next year if the Indonesian government carries out certain...
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Muslim leaders urge a just and peaceful world culture
Muslim leaders urge a just and peaceful world cultureBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 150 Muslim leaders and scholars from across the world who had gathered in Jakarta on Saturday, demanded justice for all the world's diverse communities and urged Islamic nations and others to...
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
JAKARTA: M. Toyib, an employee of U.S. oil and gas company
JAKARTA: M. Toyib, an employee of U.S. oil and gas company ExxonMobil in Lhokseumauwe was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Brandang subdistrict, Banda Aceh on Thursday, according to an ExxonMobil spokesperson.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
'Shrimps City' has seafood, and a lot more
'Shrimps City' has seafood, and a lot moreStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Cirebon is popularly known as "Shrimp City", and sampling a wide range of tasty seafood is a must when visiting the city.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Can love overcome religion in Indonesia?
Can love overcome religion in Indonesia? My cousin, Kania, called me the other day to tell me she is going to get married in Paris on Christmas Eve. How wonderful and romantic! My thoughts drifted to a beautiful, snow-covered Paris with its beautiful Eiffel Tower and Louvre museum.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Great gifts which stick in the memory
Great gifts which stick in the memoryMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Those celebrating Christmas always have a favorite Christmas gift that leaves an enduring impression. We asked several celebrities about that special something they will never forget.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Poso refugees victims of a war they do not want
Poso refugees victims of a war they do not wantBadri Djawara The Jakarta Post PaluThirty-five-year-old Juma Petaa, a Poso Christian taking refuge in Palu, looked hopeless after listening to a radio report about his village, Sanginora and four other villages in Poso being bulldozed flat by extremist...
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
More of the same in fashion's kaleidoscope
More of the same in fashion's kaleidoscopeMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta The journey of the Indonesian fashion industry, with Jakarta- based designers remaining the trendsetters, gives reason for optimism on the one hand but cause for concern on the other.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
German national commits suicide
German national commits suicide JAKARTA: A German national was found hanged from the roof of Kresna hotel on Jl. Jaksa, Central Jakarta, where he was staying. It is believed that he committed suicide.Sixty-six-year-old Happe Klaus, who had been living in Bali for the past eight years before...
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
The Shirt Torn in the Back
The Shirt Torn in the BackBy Agung Mabruri The pressure to get by and provide for our daily needs had me and my wife Asih, just married for six months, racking our brains to figure out how to make some extra money.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
LOYAL CUSTOMERS: LippoBank deputy president Yusuf Valent (left)
LOYAL CUSTOMERS: LippoBank deputy president Yusuf Valent (left) and managing director Harry Sasongko (right) share a light moment with two customers of the bank's branch offices in Bali who won top prices in LippoBank's Menang Lagi (Win Again) draw.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Stone Lithographs and Paintings by Ken Pattern, Koi Galeri/Restoran Jl Mahakam I/2 (Tel: 722 2864), 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. until Dec. 31. * Indonesian Comic part 2, The British Council, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Jakarta Hilton presents
Jakarta Hilton presents Masterpieces of Le Lion D'or at Jakarta Hilton Gracing the tables of Taman Sari ~ Savor fine French food & wine In surroundings of elegance & style Visiting guest chef - Eric Momme'jac Taman Sari Restaurant Jakarta Hilton International Dec.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Police told to remove Iraqi refugees from E. Nusa Tenggara
Police told to remove Iraqi refugees from E. Nusa TenggaraYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Nusa Tenggara Deputy Governor Johanis Pake Pani has asked the provincial police to remove Iraqi refugees from the province because they are the responsibility of the central government and the...
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Researchers say tiny creatures may curb dengue fever
Researchers say tiny creatures may curb dengue feverDeutsche Presse-Agentur, Singapore Water-borne creatures described as "natural- born killers" might reduce the number of people contracting dengue fever after successful trials in Vietnam, delegates at a World Health Organization (WHO) forum...
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Flowers: Blooming with seasonal good cheer
Flowers: Blooming with seasonal good cheerMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A beautiful bouquet of flowers is guaranteed to brighten up a room, especially during the festive season.With the following creative ideas from different flower shops, you can make your own arrangement to...
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Indonesian maid's attacker jailed
Indonesian maid's attacker jailed SINGAPORE: Singapore housewife Lim Kim Luan, 33, who claimed the injuries on her Indonesian maid were self-inflicted, was sentenced to 10 months in jail for scalding and kicking the young woman, the Straits Times reported Saturday.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Christmas is coming
Christmas is comingPhoto A/B/C/D/E/F/G/: ChristmasAP/Bullit Marquez, Reuters/Sukree Sukplang, AP/Peter Dejong, AP/Sakchai Lalit, Reuters/ANSA, Reuters/Ferran Peredes, JP/R. Berto WedhatamaChristmas is only a couple of days away, and Christians around the world have their own particular ways to...
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Marrying 'out': A leap of faith
Marrying 'out': A leap of faithHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After six years in an on-again, off-again relationship, Fransiska, 25, and Reza, 26, are finally determined to tie the knot.It's been a difficult decision.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Page 14
Page 14Photo caption Photo C: 4 x 13.5 cmVICTIMS OF CONFLICT: An Acehnese woman in Gading Gadjah subdistrict, Central Aceh, relates that her house was burned down, while her children look on. A total of 80 houses belonging to indigenous Acehnese were burned down after the Free Aceh Movement...
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Bandung wages war against roadside vendors
Bandung wages war against roadside vendorsYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post Bandung Bandung municipality in West Java has started to clamp down on roadside vendors for their contribution to the city's traffic woes.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
From a tool to fashion, what's next?
From a tool to fashion, what's next?The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The history of the wristwatch is indeed short. Wristwatches did not begin to see widespread use until the 1920s. Men tended to regard the wristwatch as effeminate.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Ideal spot for a relaxing vacation
Ideal spot for a relaxing vacationStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Interesting places to go, good food to savor and comfortable places to stay are the main things that make any trip to a new place enjoyable and memorable. And Cirebon, a small coastal city in West Java, has them all.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Fire destroys furniture factory
Fire destroys furniture factory JAKARTA: A furniture factory in Pondok Gede, Bekasi, was razed by fire on Thursday night, destroying most of the building.No fatalities or injuries were reported in the blaze. According to an eyewitness, Maut, the factory's security guard, the fire started at 11 p.m.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Minister's brother killed in Karachi
Minister's brother killed in Karachi PAKISTAN: Two unidentified attackers riding on a motorcycle fatally shot the brother of Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider as he was driving home in the port city of Karachi, police said.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
The anti-terrorism bill
The anti-terrorism billFrom Gamma The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights has held a day-long seminar on the eradication of terrorism to obtain input in connection with the formulation of an anti-terrorism bill, before being submitted to the House of Representatives in 2002.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Misuari's aide calls for OIC meeting in Malaysia
Misuari's aide calls for OIC meeting in MalaysiaAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur An associate of detained Muslim leader Nur Misuari on Saturday called for an emergency meeting of Islamic countries to decide the former governor's fate.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Police compound blazes, no injury
Police compound blazes, no injuryEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Menteng Police compound in Central Jakarta caught fire on Saturday afternoon, razing several rooms and buildings.Four houses inside the police compound, an administration office, an office for the intelligence unit and the...
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Sebastian, achic cut above the rest
Sebastian, achic cut above the restMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Sebastian Gunawan's annual show at the Hotel Mulia in Central Jakarta in August was outstanding for two reasons.The presentation was extraordinary, with the plexiglass runway, bordered by two screens on each side, an ideal...
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Credible members important to probe Theys murder
Credible members important to probe Theys murderorCredibility a must in Theys murder investigationFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta Noting a growing sense of resentment among Papuans, analysts say the inquiry into the murder of Irian Jaya independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay must be...
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Water tap is turned on for Tsinga villagers
Water tap is turned on for Tsinga villagersMarkus Mardius, Contributor, Tembagapura, Titmice, Irian Jaya A mountain water reservoir constructed by the residents of Tsinga village has become a source of pride, and water, for the inhabitants.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Whither civil society?
Whither civil society? J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta Both Sukarno, through his "guided democracy", and Soeharto through his "Pancasila democracy", robbed the sovereignty and power of the people.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Some products not ready to compete under AFTA: Kadin
Some products not ready to compete under AFTA: KadinAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) said that some 27 percent of local products were not yet ready to compete in the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), which would start early next year.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
JP/9/H06
JP/9/H06Fadli The Jakarta Post BatamA tripartite meeting attended by businessmen, labor and government representatives has agreed to propose a five percent, or Rp 25,000, increase in the minimum wage for the industrial island of Batam in Riau province, officials said on Sunday.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Songbird
Songbird Wherever she goes, Vina Panduwinata is serenaded by her catchy hit tunes of the 1980s. Now officially part of the "diva" set, Vina opens up about life, including the only time she sang through tears on stage.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Free harelip medical operation for local kids from Caltex
Free harelip medical operation for local kids from Caltex Rahmat was 12 and Juniati was 11. Like the other kids at their village of Aur Sati in Tambang district of Bangkinang, Riau, the two played cheerfully in the neighborhood.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Regent Rustriningsih shows her mettle
Regent Rustriningsih shows her mettleIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In many ways, she is no different from other young single women with a rising career. But she's no ordinary woman in the country's political landscape, still primarily filled with men even with a woman president.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Menteng Police compound blazes, no injuries reported
Menteng Police compound blazes, no injuries reportedEmmy Fitri The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Menteng Police compound in Central Jakarta caught fire on Saturday afternoon, razing several rooms and buildings.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
For Jan. 6/FOCUS ISSUE - bsr
For Jan. 6/FOCUS ISSUE - bsrCaltex provides free harelip surgery for local children Rahmat was 12 and Juniati was 11. Like the other kids in their village of Aur Sati in the Tambang district of Bangkinang, Riau, the two could often be found playing cheerfully in their neighborhood.
Sun, 23 Dec 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...
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Hoping for an end to a dark time
Hoping for an end to a dark timeK. Basrie, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As a keen wristwatch collector, Sudwikatmono, a veteran businessman, has never been quite able to resist his temptation to keep adding new items to his massive collection.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
JP
JPPLANE CRASH IN ACEH: An investigative team shifts through the wreckage of an Air Force Hercules plane in Lhokseumawe, North Aceh. The plane crashed and burst into flames just as it was about to land at the Malikussaleh Airport on Thursday morning.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Megawati asks women to be more active
Megawati asks women to be more activeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country observed Women's Day on Saturday in a low-key fashion with President Megawati Soekarnoputri calling on women to take a more active role in all aspects of life.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
Pro XL can't be wrong, can it?
Pro XL can't be wrong, can it? On Nov. 11, 2001, I purchased a Pro XL card for my cellular phone number 0818372592 at Matahari Simpang Lima in Semarang. Unfortunately, there were no additional units recorded in my cellular phone and my card was blocked. On Nov.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
'Better not have too high expectations in life'
'Better not have too high expectations in life'Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wherever she goes, Vina Panduwinata is serenaded by her hit songs of the 1980s. Light to the point of verging on frothy, songs such as Burung Camar (The Seagull) and Didadaku Ada Kamu (In My Heart There's You)...
Sun, 23 Dec 2001
JP/5/MANILA
JP/5/MANILA Manila Daily Inquirer Asia News Network ManilaThe reporters covering the beat had every reason to laugh, at least to themselves if not outwardly. That was in reaction to the claim of the Philippine National police that it had solved 93 percent of crimes in this country.
Sat, 22 Dec 2001
Teachers need help
Teachers need help SEMARANG: Regency and mayoralty administrations have a moral obligation to improve the social welfare of teachers, especially those employed in private schools in remote areas, says an education observer in Central Java.
Sat, 22 Dec 2001
The police are capable!
The police are capable! Reading The Jakarta Post of Dec. 20 I found a very interesting article where a statement of an ex-police officer was quoted who has joined the public in criticizing the police for their inefficiency.
Sat, 22 Dec 2001
Treatment for Tommy
Treatment for TommyFrom Rakyat MerdekaI personally had predicted that Tommy Soeharto would be allowed to pay his father a visit despite the Jakarta Police chief repeatedly saying earlier that such a visit was highly unlikely.
Sat, 22 Dec 2001
Poso refugees victims of a war they do not want
Poso refugees victims of a war they do not wantBadri Djawara The Jakarta Post PaluThirty-five-year-old Juma Petaa, a Poso Christian taking refuge in Palu, looked hopeless after listening to a radio report about his village, Sanginora and four other villages in Poso being bulldozed flat by extremist...