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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.

Girl raped on way home from party

Girl raped on way home from party MALANG, East Java: Returning from attending Idul Fitri celebrations, a 16-year-old girl was raped on Monday and her motorcycle was burned by the perpetrator to cover up his crime.

Special autonomy for Papua hailed

Special autonomy for Papua hailedR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura As many as 50 Irianese religious leaders and local figures expressed on Wednesday support for the government's plan to give special autonomy to the resource-rich province of Irian Jaya.

TV charity is good but not accountable

TV charity is good but not accountableFrom Bisnis IndonesiaWith the relentless difficulties afflicting our country over the past few years, a number of social activities have emerged, one of which is fund raising by private television stations.

JP/R. Berto Wedhatama

JP/R. Berto WedhatamaVISITING HER FATHER-IN-LAW: Ardhia Pramesti "Tata" Regita Cahyani, the wife of Hutomo Mandala Putra, popularly known as Tommy Soeharto, talks to the press upon her arrival at Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta to visit her ailing father-in-law former president Soeharto.

Experts give mixed forecast for 2002 consumption outlook

Experts give mixed forecast for 2002 consumption outlookBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hit by a plunge in export sales, Indonesia is relying on its only other economic growth engine, consumer spending, but analysts have produced a variety of forecasts on whether consumption will...

Fresh violence hits Ambon, nine people killed

Fresh violence hits Ambon, nine people killedOktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Gunmen opened fire on the Haturua speedboat in Teluk Ambon Baguala Bay, in the Maluku province capital of Ambon, on Wednesday morning, killing nine passengers and injuring two others.

Court orders deportation of foreigners

Court orders deportation of foreigners CAMBODIA: Cambodia's municipal court has ordered the deportation of four foreigners allegedly involved in human trafficking after finding them guilty of illegal entry, a court official said on Wednesday.

A senior Philippine official urged the Hong Kong government on

A senior Philippine official urged the Hong Kong government on Wednesday not to cut the wages of foreign maids in the territory. The call came during a visit by the Philippines' Secretary of Labor Patricia Sto Tomas to Hong Kong, where the government is facing pressure from employers to cut the...

Plan to scrap 'Ebtanas' laudable

Plan to scrap 'Ebtanas' laudableFrom Warta KotaThe government's plan to eliminate the national exam (Ebtanas) for elementary and secondary schools is worthy of support because the step will save billions of rupiah, which have so far been spent by the government as well as parents to finance the...

Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto: LippoBankLOYAL 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.

Fire guts houses left by owners

Fire guts houses left by ownersDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of empty houses on Jl. Kembangan Tiga, Kwitang, Central Jakarta, caught fire on Tuesday evening while the owners were celebrating the Idul Fitri holiday at their hometowns.

Five youngsters perish in landslide

Five youngsters perish in landslide PADANG, West Sumatra: An Idul Fitri family gathering in the village of Biduak Lurah Barangin, some 148 kilometers north of Padang, capital of West Sumatra, was brought to an abrupt and tragic end by a landslide on Tuesday night when five members of the family...

Urban families miss domestic helpers

Urban families miss domestic helpersAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At this time of year domestic helpers become missed more than ever as the laundry piles up, the house becomes poorly maintained and housewives find it increasingly difficult to juggle all the household chores by...

President ill, cancels appointments

President ill, cancels appointments JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri canceled five official appointments on Wednesday due to illness, presidential secretary Kemal Munawar said.Before she canceled the scheduled meetings, the President had met with Army Chief of Staff Gen.

Police should

Police should guarantee security From Sinar PagiOne Saturday evening in November, I went to Cafe Shinta in Tasikmalaya, West Java, with my fiancee and her mother to watch a fashion show.Since it was a full house, we were forced to take seats on the balcony, where I could also take photographs of my...

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...

1. Garbage - 2x 20

1. Garbage - 2x 20 Corruption in garbage management suspected 2. Fire 4x8 Fire guts houses left by owners 3. Help - 1x 35 Urban families miss domestic helpers 4. Brawl - 2x20 Shops, car vandalized in South Jakarta brawl

AGO still undecided on Soeharto case

AGO still undecided on Soeharto caseTiarma Siboro and Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office is still undecided on whether or not to pursue corruption cases involving former president Soeharto, who remains in a critical condition since being rushed to hospital on...

Fresh violence hits Ambon, nine killed: Gunmen opened fire on the

Fresh violence hits Ambon, nine killed: Gunmen opened fire on the Haturua speedboat in Teluk Ambon Baguala Bay, in the Maluku province capital of Ambon, on Wednesday morning, killing nine passengers and injuring two others.

Summit to counter misperceptions on Islam

Summit to counter misperceptions on IslamBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 150 of the world's Muslim leaders from 50 countries will begin a three-day summit here on Friday aimed at countering various misperceptions on Islam among Westerners following the Sept.

Police told to focus probe on They's driver

Police told to focus probe on They's driverR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura The proindependence Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) called on the police to focus on anybody who saw or had helped Aristoteles Masoka, the driver of the late Theys Hiyo Eluway, in their ongoing investigation of the...

Tsinga village gets water reservoir

Tsinga village gets water reservoir Markus 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.

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 19, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,175 0 0 Adindo Foresta 70 0 10,500 AGIS 115 0 0 Akbar Indo Makmur 205 10 24,000 Alakasa 190 0 0...

Shops, car vandalized in South Jakarta brawl

Shops, car vandalized in South Jakarta brawlThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of shops at Pasar Rumput market in South Jakarta were vandalized, one car was set alight and several people were injured on Wednesday due to a brawl between rival gangs at the market.

Jasa Rahardja offers free health service

Jasa Rahardja offers free health service MANADO, North Sulawesi: Local state-owned insurance company Jasa Raharja opened a free health service clinic for motorists, public vehicle drivers and the public during the year-end holidays.

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.

Rustriningsih: From shy girl to dauntless politician

Rustriningsih: From shy girl to dauntless politicianIvy 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...

Govt reviews discriminative rulings; Official

Govt reviews discriminative rulings; OfficialFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is currently reviewing around 50 regulations deemed discriminative against ethnic and religious minorities in the country, Cabinet deputy secretary Erman Rajagukguk said here on Wednesday.

Semanggi I toll gate to change the rules

Semanggi I toll gate to change the rules JAKARTA: Starting on Thursday, the City Transportation Agency will impose a new regulation at the entrance to the Semanggi toll road in a bid to relieve the heavy traffic congestion in the area.Motorists traveling south on Jl.

1. API (4x13)

1. API (4x13)API paints bleak outlook for textile industry 2. AFTA (2x37)Some local products not ready to compete under AFTA: Kadin3. Toll (4x9)Toll road projects attract investors4. Kopi (2x23) Coffee output to remain below projections: AEKI5. Poll2Asia hopes to let good times roll in 20026.

Van accident claims 8 lives

Van accident claims 8 lives BOJONEGORO, East Java: Eight people were killed, 12 others were seriously injured when a speeding and overloaded public van lost control and hit a tree in the village of Sudu on Wednesday morning.Seven of the victims died instantly at the scene.

Police urged to pursue witnesses of Theys' driver

Police urged to pursue witnesses of Theys' driverR.K. Nugroho The Jakarta Post Jayapura The proindependence Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) called on the police to focus on anybody who saw or had helped Aristoteles Masako, the driver of the late Theys Hiyo Eluway, in their ongoing investigation of...

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...

Govt urged to trace Soeharto's assets

Govt urged to trace Soeharto's assetsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The deteriorating health of former president Soeharto should not become an excuse for the authorities to exonerate the 80-year-old ex-general from corruption charges.

Professionalism needed

Professionalism neededFrom AdilThe annual exodus of holiday makers returning to their hometowns is now in full swing. Travelers are keen to get together with their families to celebrate Lebaran. Unfortunately, going home is not as easy as one might think.

Batam tripartite meeting proposes 5% wage rise

Batam tripartite meeting proposes 5% wage rise Fadli 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,...

2 dead, 2 missing off C. Java beach

2 dead, 2 missing off C. Java beach YOGYAKARTA: Two people are feared drowned, two others were found dead on Wednesday, after being swept away from Parangtritis beach on Tuesday after strong waves and currents hit the coast along Bantul regency, Yogyakarta.

Civil servants have yet to provide public services

Civil servants have yet to provide public servicesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Muslim Idul Fitri holidays are officially over, however, the holiday mood continued at most government offices in several major cities through Wednesday, one day after public services should have officially returned to...

Clash erupts after failed extortion

Clash erupts after failed extortion BANDUNG, West Java: Bandung Kulon Police dispersed a fracas late on Tuesday near the Jl. Sudirman - Soekarno Hatta traffic circle, which all began after a thug was bopped by his victim.

Leo Wahyudi S

Leo Wahyudi S The Jakarta Post JakartaSenen railway station in Central Jakarta was crowded on Wednesday even though Idul Fitri was two days ago. Some were leaving the city while others were queuing for tickets for trains departing over the next seven days. Not all of them were late holiday revelers.

Rupiah Rates Dec.19

Rupiah Rates Dec.19 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,647.00 9,647.00 10,198.00 10,096.00Australian dollar 1 697.69 631.81 5,251.97 5,194.39Austrian schilling 1 5,483.21 4,963.38 668.27 661.21Belgian franc 1 237.99 215.52 227.95 225.

Toll road projects attract investors

Toll road projects attract investorsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Investors from Australia, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia have expressed interest in participating in the construction of four stalled toll road projects on densely populated Java island, according to a minister.

Alwi embraces NU but Matori turns back on it

Alwi embraces NU but Matori turns back on itBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Reconciliation among rival leaders of the split National Awakening Party (PKB) remained elusive on Wednesday as the opposing camps went ahead with their preparations to hold separate PKB congresses.

Coffee output to remain below projections: AEKI

Coffee output to remain below projections: AEKIAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's coffee output and exports will continue to remain below yearly targeted levels next year as low international prices for the commodity have discouraged local coffee growers, according to an...

2002 coffee output to remain below projections: AEKI

2002 coffee output to remain below projections: AEKIAdianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post Jakarta The country's coffee output and exports will continue to remain below yearly targeted levels next year as low international prices for the commodity have discouraged local coffee growers, according to...

TNI murder rampage suspect tried

TNI murder rampage suspect tried KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Military Court was processing the murder charges of Chief Pvt. LI who allegedly shot dead fellow soldiers from Infantry Battalion 621/Manuntung.

1 killed, 3 injured in bus accident

1 killed, 3 injured in bus accident PURWOKERTO, Central Java: One person was killed and three others were seriously injured when an overloaded public bus plunged into a 20-meter-deep ravine in the village of Pageralang, Kemranjen district, Central Java.

RI top seeds Wynne Prakusya, Suwandi advance to HK Open's quaterfinals

RI top seeds Wynne Prakusya, Suwandi advance to HK Open's quaterfinalsAgencies, Hong Kong Indonesians Wynne Prakusya and Suwandi cruised to the quarterfinals of the US$60,000 Asian Championships after beating their respective opponents here Wednesday.

Some things fishy, and more, in Cirebon cuisine

Some things fishy, and more, in Cirebon cuisineStevie 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.