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Mon, 16 Dec 2002
Bali hosts meeting to combat terror financing
Bali hosts meeting to combat terror financingAgence France-Presse, Jakarta A regional conference on fighting money laundering and terrorist financing starts Tuesday in Bali, some two months after the bombing which killed more than 190 people and devastated the Indonesian island's tourist trade.
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
* Headlines:Police protect against bombs 2
* Headlines:Police protect against bombs 2 * National: Three arrested over separatist parade 4 * Special Report:Sipadan/Ligitan Row 5 * Opinion:The summit of Mega and Goh 6 * City: People afraid of ID checks 8 * Sports:Byrd beats Holyfield in hands-down win 10 * World:Arafat warns bin Laden 12 *...
Mon, 16 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.
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
Rupiah, stocks to get firmer: Analyst
Rupiah, stocks to get firmer: AnalystDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah is expected to move stronger against the U.S. dollar this week amid lingering positive news both from home and abroad, with the completion of the sale of Indosat being the latest impetus for a continued...
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
Experts say local industries not yet ready for AFTA
Experts say local industries not yet ready for AFTAAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The full implementation of the ASEAN free trade area (AFTA) on Jan. 1, 2003 will further hurt already weak local industries as they remain unprepared to face open competition, experts warn, blaming...
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
The summit of Mega and Goh
The summit of Mega and GohKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com When Singapore's Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong meets with President Megawati Soekarnoputri at the Bogor Presidential Palace on Monday, he just might say to the Muslim President, "Selamat Idul Fitri"...
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
Weekend sees peak of inbound passengers
Weekend sees peak of inbound passengersNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most Jakartans had returned home by Sunday morning and prepared to get back into routine on Monday, marking the end of the Idul Fitri holiday.
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
Cracks show within Lampung's PDI Perjuangan
Cracks show within Lampung's PDI PerjuanganOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandar Lampung Another political rebellion has emerged from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), with several party officials in Lampung defying orders from the party's executive branch regarding...
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
AT EASE: A soldier takes a picture of his comrades from the
AT EASE: A soldier takes a picture of his comrades from the Army's Strategic Reserve Command (Kostrad) after a ceremony to celebrate Kostrad's anniversary in Banda Aceh, Aceh. The province's Iskandar Muda military command said on Sunday it will deploy 2,000 troops to guard President Megawati...
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
1. ZATNI: 1 Line, 38 COUNTS
1. ZATNI: 1 Line, 38 COUNTS MyPal A600, a sleek PDA for your pocket 2. COMPU: 1 LINE, 3 COUNTS The computer that can read your writing 3. SECURE: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Software, know-how can help PC security 4. IT 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS What steps can we take to fight spam?
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
MyPal A600, a sleek PDA for your pocket
MyPal A600, a sleek PDA for your pocketZatni Arbi Columnist Jakarta zatni@cbn.net.idChoosing the right PDA for yourself or for your loved one this Christmas has become quite a challenge. Almost all of today's PDAs boast a very sleek design, a complete set of features and a slew of add-ons.
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
Govt makes peace deal message to Acehnese
Govt makes peace deal message to AcehneseNani Farida and Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Indonesia's negotiation team in the peace agreement with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) began disseminating details of the accord to the people of Aceh on Sunday, while government troops...
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
Govt starts spreading peace deal message to Acehnese
Govt starts spreading peace deal message to AcehneseNani Farida and Berni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh/Jakarta Indonesia's negotiation team in the peace agreement with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) began disseminating details of the accord to the people of Aceh on Sunday, while government...
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
TNI blamed for Aceh play ban
TNI blamed for Aceh play ban JAKARTA: Playwright Ratna Sarumpaet blamed the Indonesian Military (TNI) for the ban on her play that lampoons injustices in Aceh, which was scheduled to air on state-owned television station TVRI on Sunday.
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
Police to question Ba'asyir Monday
Police to question Ba'asyir Monday JAKARTA: Police detectives are set to question Abu Bakar Ba'asyir at the National Police Headquarters on Monday after the suspect was transferred last Saturday from the Soekamto Police Hospital in Kramat Jati, East Jakarta.
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
Taiwan president cancels visit to Indonesia
Taiwan president cancels visit to IndonesiaFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Yogyakarta Taiwan President Chen Shu-bian has scrapped his planned visit to Indonesia following protests from China and rejection from Jakarta.
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
Security beefed up to prevent Christmas bombings
Security beefed up to prevent Christmas bombingsJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi A group of bombers led by Agung Abdul Hamid, who has been blamed for a McDonald's outlet blast in the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar, planned more attacks at Christmas and New Year's Eve, police...
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
Tangerang prepares Rp 5b for floods
Tangerang prepares Rp 5b for floods TANGERANG: In an attempt to cope with flood problems, the Tangerang municipal administration has prepared Rp 5 billion in funds and has established a coordination forum for flood victim rescue teams over the weekend.
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
Indonesia fails to roar over Myanmar in Tiger Cup
Indonesia fails to roar over Myanmar in Tiger CupMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia failed to secure the maximum three points following a disappointing performance in its opening match against Myanmar in Group A of the Tiger Cup at the Bung Karno Stadium here on Sunday.
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
Acting governor pledges to revamp Maluku administration
Acting governor pledges to revamp Maluku administrationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Acting Maluku Governor Sinyo Harry Sarundayang has said he was working hard to revamp the provincial administration, which had been badly hit by the three-year-old conflict in the province, so as to make it more...
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
Papua: A Zone of Peace
Papua: A Zone of PeaceNeles Tebay Pontifical University of Urbaniana Rome On Dec. 1, the Papuans made two fundamental decisions, namely to declare Papua as a zone of peace and to claim Dec.1 as the Papua's Day of Peace.
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
Moving towards the Free Trade Zone era in Batam
Moving towards the Free Trade Zone era in BatamLegal certainty for investors An industrial zone with international scope such as Batam absolutely requires sufficient area for further expansion in the future.
Mon, 16 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.
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
PHILIPPINES: Two members of the Abu Sayyaf Muslim kidnapping
PHILIPPINES: Two members of the Abu Sayyaf Muslim kidnapping group were captured in separate incidents in the Philippines, military officials said on Sunday. Abdul Marayin, a founding member of the notorious group, was captured on Saturday in Lamitan on Basilan island after residents alerted...
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
4 x 12
4 x 12 Police arrest three over separatist street parade JP/4/women2 x 24 Gender equality threatens men's positions: Activist JP/5/LAMPUNG1 x 40 Cracks show within Lampung's PDI Perjuangan JP/5/Ambon2 x 30 Acting governor vows to revamp Maluku administration
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
Gender equality threatens men's positions: Activist
Gender equality threatens men's positions: ActivistTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Bangkok, Thailand The movement for gender equality and women's empowerment in Indonesia was restrained by fears that women would take over men in decision making positions, noted women's activist and sociologist...
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 16, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 16, 2002 Exhibitions * Jukung-Boats from the Barito Basin, Maritime Museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan No. 1, North Jakarta (Tel. 6693406, 6602476), Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., until Dec. 23. * Mask by Gallis and Rakidi, The British Council, S.
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
TNI chief cautions against human rights trial for Aceh
TNI chief cautions against human rights trial for AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto cautioned against demands for a trial on past human rights abuses in Aceh, saying Sunday it should not be pressed upon if it threatened the nascent peace process...
Mon, 16 Dec 2002
Many opportunities for scholarships in Europe
Many opportunities for scholarships in EuropeZora Rahman, Contributor, Jakarta Pesona Pingka is more than a nice riverside garden restaurant on the outskirts of Yogyakarta. It is a successful eco-farming project, the product of the sophisticated biotech knowledge and international experience of its...
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
Life slowly revives in troubled Aceh
Life slowly revives in troubled AcehNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe/Banda Aceh It is already 10 p.m., but residents of Lhokseumawe, some 300 kilometers east of the provincial capital Banda Aceh, still flock to the town's only recreation park.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
Moving towards the Free Trade Zone era in Batam
Moving towards the Free Trade Zone era in BatamLegal certainty for investors An industrial zone with international scope such as Batam absolutely requires sufficient area for further expansion in the future.
Sun, 15 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, 15 Dec 2002
Tyrie's art adorns children's books
Tyrie's art adorns children's booksHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Inside the hustle and bustle of Jakarta, where she has been living for the past 10 years, New Zealander Katrina, or Trina Bohan Tyrie has found an enormous inspiration for her paintings.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
Mudslide survivors lose hope for relatives
Mudslide survivors lose hope for relativesFidelito Ahmad, The Jakarta Post, Mojokerto Mulyadi, 41, a resident of Jl. Ngagel Tirto, Mojokerto, East Java, burst into tears when a forensic expert at Surabaya's Dr.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
Indonesia's growing trade in wild animals
Indonesia's growing trade in wild animalsJohn Aglionby, Guardian News Service, Jakarta "You name it, we can get it for you," Baki said simply, waving his mobile phone as if to show delivery was just a quick call away.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
TV Program: Sunday, December 15, 2002
TV Program: Sunday, December 15, 2002TVRI 6:00 a.m. News7:30 Sports8:00 Quiz8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cartoon10:30 Music11:00 Maskum Show12:30 p.m. Traditional Comedy3:00 Documentary3:30 Religious Teachings5:00 Sports6:00 News7:00 TV Drama9:00 News9:30 Variety Show11:00 Theater TPI 5:00 a.m.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
Young family remodels house stylishly
Young family remodels house stylishlyMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As a young couple expecting more additions to their new family, they wanted to create more room in their standard house.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
On The Shelves
On The Shelves A Club of Small Men, A Children's Tale from Bali; By Collin McPhee; Periplus Editions Ltd, 2002; 48 pp "This is the story of how some small boys in Bali decided among themselves to have a club and learn to play music, and how they became so clever that the Raja (King) invited them to...
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
Disabled with abilities: The ultimate test
Disabled with abilities: The ultimate testDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Disabled people face denial and discrimination daily from their families, society and even the government. They must also deal with a lack of public facilities, public services and opportunities.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
Kopassus has a special place in RI history
Kopassus has a special place in RI historyEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Kopassus - Inside Indonesia's Special Forces, By Ken Conboy, Equinox Publishing (Asia), 2002, 320pp Some see them as heroes, others as villains. Some fear and hate them, others admire and hold them in high esteem.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
Kolev urges players to shrug off pressure in Myanmar game
Kolev urges players to shrug off pressure in Myanmar gameMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian soccer team coach Ivan Kolev admitted that the team was suffering from pressure from playing as a host in the Tiger Cup, but assured that his players could cope with it to focus on the game when...
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
Favorite destination for Indonesian tourists
Favorite destination for Indonesian touristsSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta For many years, Hong Kong has been a favorite destination for overseas travelers, including Indonesians, who go there not only for business but also for holidays.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
Batam Center Grand Mosque: A Rp 15 billion mosque with gorgeous
Batam Center Grand Mosque: A Rp 15 billion mosque with gorgeous architecture to create a dynamic religious atmosphere.Novotel Batam: One of Batam's star-rated international-standard hotels that is a favorite among expatriates.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
Children drowned on building site
Children drowned on building site INDONESIA: Two children were killed on Saturday while trying to swim across a flooded pit on a construction site next to the Menara Imperium building on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
How can we help the disabled?
How can we help the disabled? The office of outspoken minister Kwik Kian Gie found a simple way to commemorate the International Day of Disabled Persons which fell on Dec. 3.The National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) office on Jl.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
Apartheid for disabled still persists
Apartheid for disabled still persistsDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThere are millions of people Surviving in a boundless labyrinth Since all the doors are almost closed Should our heart and soul be as feigned as this plastic flower? While actually we...
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
(Caption for Spotlight column. Approved by client: Metro
(Caption for Spotlight column. Approved by client: Metro Department Store) WISHES COME TRUE AT METRO DEPARTMENT STORE: To celebrate Idul Fitri and Christmas, METRO Department Store is giving its customers the opportunity to win various prizes through its "Wishes Come True" lucky draw, which they...
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
A Prayer Mat
A Prayer MatBy Hawa Arofah "Come home, quickly, Nduk. Your son wants a prayer mat. He wants to join tarawih at the mosque this month. He only wants to use a prayer mat from you," said Emak in her letter which had just arrived in the house I rented.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002
Ba'asyir transferred to Nat'l Police HQ
Ba'asyir transferred to Nat'l Police HQThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Ujung Pandang Abu Bakar Ba'asyir was transferred to the National Police Headquarters' detention center on Saturday after undergoing treatment for almost two months in the Kramat Jati Police Hospital in East Jakarta.
Sun, 15 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.