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Sun, 22 Dec 2002
Towards the enforcement of Free Trade Zone in Batam
Towards the enforcement of Free Trade Zone in BatamBatam, a comfortable place for investment and settlement Batam is known not only as an industrial estate but also as an attractive tourist resort. The region can also attract investors with its qualified human resources.
Sun, 22 Dec 2002
Jakarta's streets no fun for pedestrians
Jakarta's streets no fun for pedestriansNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Strolling the sidewalks of Indonesia's capital Jakarta is a pedestrian's nightmare compared to the sidewalks of other Southeast Asian capitals like Kuala Lumpur or Singapore.
Sun, 22 Dec 2002
Siti Nurhaliza mature and accomplished at 23
Siti Nurhaliza mature and accomplished at 23Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The last time Malaysian singer Siti Nurhaliza, 23, came to town was in June to promote her traditional Malay album Sanggar Mustika (House of Precious Stones).
Sun, 22 Dec 2002
Batamindo Industrial Park: One of the huge industrial zones in
Batamindo Industrial Park: One of the huge industrial zones in Batam.Trans-Barelang bridge: A panoramic view of one of the six high- tech bridges that connect Batam and the surrounding islands.
Sun, 22 Dec 2002
Samuel revels in eclectic designs for men
Samuel revels in eclectic designs for menMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Highlighting a mixed-cultural theme, noted designer Samuel Wattimena brought together contemporary ethnic details, cuts and prints from different countries for his 2003 eclectic androgynous collection.
Sun, 22 Dec 2002
Love of design brings luck for young Bandung student
Love of design brings luck for young Bandung studentKunang Helmi-Picard, Contributor, Paris The 20th Concours International des Jeunes Createurs de Mode (Young Designers Fashion Contest) apparently brought great luck to 21-year-old Anissa Kunthi Kusumawardhani.
Sun, 22 Dec 2002
Facial spa sea products soothe aging damaged skin
Facial spa sea products soothe aging damaged skinMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Stress, pollution, poor diet and overexposure to the sun all contribute to damaging the delicate skin on your face, which can later lead to premature aging.
Sun, 22 Dec 2002
Bomb replays convincing
Bomb replays convincingBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java With reconstructions carried out in two separate locations in Sukoharjo, Central Java, on Saturday, the police investigating the Oct.
Sun, 22 Dec 2002
Abidin Kusno sees further than architectural works
Abidin Kusno sees further than architectural worksMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta has more than just historical monuments to reflect its culture. Young author Abidin Kusno has been helping Jakartans gain a better insight of the capital by publishing information about urban...
Sun, 22 Dec 2002
Author CJ Koch returns to Jakarta, the setting of his award-
Author CJ Koch returns to Jakarta, the setting of his award- winning novel The Year of Living Dangerously, after 34 years. He speaks on the dwarf who inspired him and also the state of Indonesia back then.
Sun, 22 Dec 2002
Security situation prevents refugees from returning home
Security situation prevents refugees from returning homeApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Tanjung Putus, North Sumatra Suheri, 27, breathed a sigh of relief when the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) signed a landmark peace agreement last Dec.
Sun, 22 Dec 2002
Three hold clubhouse lead in Okinawa Open
Three hold clubhouse lead in Okinawa OpenAgence France-Presse, Okinawa, Japan American Ted Purdy and Japan's Tateo Ozaki and Hiroyuki Fujita took the clubhouse lead on Saturday after two rounds of the rain- interrupted Okinawa Open.
Sun, 22 Dec 2002
Major celebrations may jeopardize diet programs
Major celebrations may jeopardize diet programsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three major holidays -- starting from Idul Fitri, Christmas to New Year -- not only foster togetherness with families and friends but also present the opportunity to indulge in good food.
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Govt weighs logging moratorium in Java
Govt weighs logging moratorium in JavaMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister of the Environment Nabiel Makarim said on Friday that his ministry was considering imposing a logging moratorium in Java to prevent extensive natural disasters.
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Extended holiday judged a success
Extended holiday judged a success JAKARTA: Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla said on Friday the extended holiday during Idul Fitri had helped to improve work attendance among civil servants.
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
BIN to build intelligence school in Batam
BIN to build intelligence school in BatamFadli The Jakarta Post Batam, RiauThe State Intelligence Agency (BIN) will build an intelligence school on the industrial island of Batam, Riau, by mid next year as it was planning to establish provincial representative offices across the country, the Batam...
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
JP/5/CAPTION
JP/5/CAPTIONAntaraHARD WORK, LOW INCOME: Two women carry large baskets of fruit on their heads at the Petekan Market in Surabaya, East Java. They are paid Rp 1,000 (US$11 cents) to carry one basket from the market to the street, 500 meters away.
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Governor Sutiyoso told to dismiss directors of ailing city-owned firms
Governor Sutiyoso told to dismiss directors of ailing city-owned firmsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Disappointed with the poor performance of city-owned firms, the City Council urged Governor Sutiyoso on Friday to dismiss the firms' directors on account of the small contribution the...
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
TPM's use of word
TPM's use of word "Muslim" From Koran Tempo The decision made by a number of lawyers who call themselves the Muslim Lawyers Team (TPM) to defend suspected terrorists is controversial.This is due to a number of reasons:* The team is defending fellow Muslims, whose acts are condemned by Muslims in...
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
JP
JPGREETING THE NEW YEAR: In keeping with tradition this year's New Year's Eve celebrations will be centered at Ancol Dreamland recreational park where various kinds of live entertainment and fireworks displays will be held in a count down of the remaining moments of the year 2002.
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Environmentalists call for new licensing mechanisms
Environmentalists call for new licensing mechanismsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Environmental experts have called for the introduction of either integrated licensing or a series of licenses for companies to ensure the conservation of natural resources.
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.20, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 725...
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Activists accuse women of allowing domestic violence to happen
Activists accuse women of allowing domestic violence to happenDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local culture, legal procedures, and a lack of knowledge about legal protection have made victims of domestic violence reluctant to report the cases to the police or bring the perpetrators to...
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Bishop Belo vows never to appear at RI rights court
Bishop Belo vows never to appear at RI rights courtAgence France-Presse, Dili, East Timor East Timor's outgoing bishop, Carlos Belo, hit back on Friday at accusations he had made a fool of an Indonesian human rights court hearing charges against Indonesian military officers, saying he would never...
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Three volcanoes return to normal
Three volcanoes return to normal BANDUNG, West Java: The government has downgraded the status of three volcanoes in the country from alert to normal.Akmad Djumarna, director of the Volcanology and Geology Disaster Mitigation Office, said in Bandung on Friday that the three volcanoes were Mt.
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
4 x 12
4 x 12 BIN to build intelligence school in Batam JP/5/natal2 x 24 Police, military gear up for Xmas and New Year JP/5/crime1 x 35 RI, Malaysian police boost cooperation JP/5/gugat2 x 28 Residents sue President over Bukittinggi mayoralty expansion
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Act Together, Advance Together
Act Together, Advance Together Indonesia not only has a close historic relationship with Japan, but also maintains close relations in trade and investment. Below is an interview with Japanese Ambassador Yutoko Iimura about the Japanese government's commitment to further assist Indonesia in...
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Bali bombing suspects to reconstruct crime
Bali bombing suspects to reconstruct crimeI Wayan Juniartha and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Jakarta The police will fly suspects of the Bali blast from the resort island to Central Java to have them reconstruct the meetings they allegedly held to plan the attacks.
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Sudibyo M. Wiradji
Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor JakartaCafes, restaurants promise unforgettable night While most Jakartans will usually stay at home watching television during New Year's Eve, clubbers and party goers will be treated to a variety of live extravaganzas at cafes, restaurants, hotels and public parks...
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
RI sports still in the balance despite new bill
RI sports still in the balance despite new billBudi A. Sanusi and Achmad Gozali, Contributors, Jakarta Credit should be given to the National Sports Council (KONI) and the Directorate General of Sports at the Ministry of National Education for the drafting of the sports bill now being deliberated...
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Equil clarifies
Equil clarifies In the article Bottled drinking water business thriving (The Jakarta Post Dec. 16), in the last paragraph the writer says that "Morgen Sutanto is president of Equil bottled drinking water company.
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Indonesia still respect
Indonesia still respect the "one China policy" Jusuf Wanandi Founder and Member Board of Trustees Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta If there is one country that understands more fully what China's "one-China policy" means, that country is Indonesia.
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Police release Indian businessmen
Police release Indian businessmenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two high-profile Indian businessmen controversially detained by police were released into the custody of the Indian Embassy on Friday, National Police said."We released them at 9:30 a.m.
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
'Treat an investor like a mistress'
'Treat an investor like a mistress'or, less grossly nonPC:RI must woo investors more effectively Yose Rizal Damuri Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) yose_rizal@csis.or.id2. aSAHI23 -- Wider peacekeeping role 1 x 32Japan's wider peacekeeping role The Asahi Shimbun Tokyo3.
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Tribute to Harry Perkins
Tribute to Harry Perkins Harry Perkins, a truly great Australian, passed away in Perth, Western Australia last weekend. While it is rare for a tribute such as this to be published in an Indonesian newspaper, I would like to say a word in his honor as follows.
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Promoting the newer ASEAN member states
Promoting the newer ASEAN member statesPola Singh, Head, Initiatives for ASEAN Integration Unit, Jakarta As integration with the world economy increases, the Association of Southeast Asian (ASEAN) finds itself facing important opportunities and challenges including the need to better integrate the...
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Foreign automakers demand repeal of new tariffs on imported parts
Foreign automakers demand repeal of new tariffs on imported partsAssociated Press, Hanoi Foreign carmakers on Friday called on Vietnam to repeal plans to increase tariffs on imported car parts during a meeting with government officials.
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Lighting kills 10 in Pandeglang
Lighting kills 10 in PandeglangThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 10 women were killed and five others seriously wounded on Friday when a bolt of lightening struck the bamboo hut where they were sheltering, in the town of Pandeglang, Banten province, local residents and officials said.
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Rupiah Rates Dec.20
Rupiah Rates Dec.20 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,309.26 4,738.87 5,051.07 4,996.83 Brunei dollar 1 5,378.57 4,802.22 5,117.01 5,063.63 Canadian dollar 1 6,047.73 5,399.29 5,753.63 5,693.20 Swiss franc 1 6,576.20 5,872.83 6,256.40 6,192.
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Playwright Ratna still standing tall
Playwright Ratna still standing tallEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What saddened playwright Ratna Sarumpaet the most when state-run television station TVRI refused to air her play, Alia, Luka Serambi Mekah (Alia, Wound on Veranda of Mecca), was the response of her fellow artists.
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
JP
JPGREETING THE NEW YEAR: In keeping with tradition this year's New Year's Eve celebrations will be centered at Ancol Dreamland recreational park where various kinds of live entertainment and fireworks displays will be held in a count down of the remaining moments of the year 2002.
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Soft drink producers demand tax abolition
Soft drink producers demand tax abolitionA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Soft drink producers demanded the government to revoke the 10 percent luxury tax imposed on their products, arguing that the tax had prevented the industry from growing and worse, may eventually ruin the domestic soft...
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Hamzah denies protecting terrorists
Hamzah denies protecting terrorists MANADO, North Sulawesi: Vice President Hamzah Haz denied on Friday allegations that he protected terrorists, saying all he did was protect innocent people."If those people are suspected of breaking the law, then there is no other alternative but to take them to...
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Judge reported for attempted extortion
Judge reported for attempted extortionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A lawyer filed a complaint with Jakarta police on Friday alleging a district court judge attempted to blackmail him during a recent court case.In his complaint, lawyer Wawan Irawan said South Jakarta District Court judge Torang H.
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
BIN to build intelligence school in Batam
BIN to build intelligence school in BatamFadli The Jakarta Post Batam, RiauThe State Intelligence Agency (BIN) will build an intelligence school on the industrial island of Batam, Riau, by mid next year as it was planning to establish provincial representative offices across the country, the Batam...
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
BIN to build intelligence school in Batam
BIN to build intelligence school in BatamFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau The State Intelligence Agency (BIN) will build an intelligence school on the industrial island of Batam, Riau, by mid next year as it was planning to establish provincial representative offices across the country, the...
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Ex-bank owners freed from criminal charges
Ex-bank owners freed from criminal chargesFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government finally agreed on Friday to exempt former bank owners deemed cooperative in settling their debts to the state from criminal charges, dashing public hopes for justice.
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
Planned allowances for RT, RW heads rebuked
Planned allowances for RT, RW heads rebukedDamar Harsanto and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of both the high- and low-income communities frowned upon the city administration's plan to provide allowances for the heads of community units (RW) and neighborhood units (RT):...
Sat, 21 Dec 2002
1. Judge- 4x10
1. Judge- 4x10 Judge reported for attempted extortion 2. BUMD - 2x 22 Sutiyoso told to dismiss directors of city firms 3. RT - 1x 42 Planned allowances for RT, RW heads rebuked 4. Speak - 2x 20 'Vendors are simply trying to make a living'
Sat, 21 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.