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Thu, 12 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.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Monas park to have deer, soccer fields
Monas park to have deer, soccer fieldsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration announced on Wednesday it would soon release deer into the 108-hectare National Monument (Monas) park in Central Jakarta, as well as developing soccer fields and a jogging track in the park.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
East Asian economy to grow 5.8% in 2003: JETRO
East Asian economy to grow 5.8% in 2003: JETROAgence France-Presse, Tokyo East Asian economies, excluding Japan, are forecast to grow 5.8 percent in 2003, the same rate as this year, as brisk investments offset slumping exports, a government-run trade body said here Wednesday.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Hassan Wirayuda to visit RP
Hassan Wirayuda to visit RP MANILA: Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda is to visit the Philippines later this month to boost cooperation against terrorism and bilateral ties, a senior diplomat said on Tuesday.The two days visit on Dec.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Water distribution disrupted
Water distribution disrupted JAKARTA: Certain areas in the city may experience water shortages due to disruptions in water distribution caused by repairs on a major supply pipe.Repairing the transmission pipe of state-owned water company Perum Jasa Tirta II would subsequently affect the raw water...
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
International scrutiny looms over rights trial
International scrutiny looms over rights trialDebbie A. Lubis and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's failure to conduct a fair and impartial human rights trial will become the subject of an international discourse next year, including at the International Human Rights Commission...
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
ADB finances project in Bengkulu
ADB finances project in Bengkulu BENGKULU: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided between US$5 million and US$6 million for a food, health and nutrition project in Bengkulu province along with a complementary budget from the government in its support, a project executive has said.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Rupiah to remain stable this week
Rupiah to remain stable this weekDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah is expected to remain stable at its current level of around Rp 9,000 per U.S. dollar this week after the Idul Fitri holiday.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Leaders seek death for Riau ecstasy producers
Leaders seek death for Riau ecstasy producersFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau The Tanjung Balai Karimun administration in Riau province and local religious and community leaders demanded on Tuesday the death sentence for the six drug dealers arrested last week with almost 15,000 ecstasy pills.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Bali bombings wake-up call for Indonesian Muslims
Bali bombings wake-up call for Indonesian MuslimsAzyumardi Azra, Rector State Islamic University (UIN), Jakarta The terrorist bombing of Legian, Bali, on October 2002 is, no doubt, a tragedy in contemporary Indonesia. In fact, the bombing reflects a new phase of violence and terror in the country.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Prayers, serenity mark first day of peace in Aceh
Prayers, serenity mark first day of peace in AcehIbnu Mat Noor and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh With only one "minor skirmish", and many more prayers across the war-torn province, Aceh joyfully marked the first day after the signing of cessation of hostilities agreement between...
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Shoe exporters to suffer another bad year in 2003
Shoe exporters to suffer another bad year in 2003Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's footwear export is feared to continue to decline next year as foreign buyers shift their shoe orders to other countries amid lingering security problems and labor disputes here.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
'I appreciate police security measures'
'I appreciate police security measures' During this Idul Fitri holiday season, many city residents have felt safer and more secure. They have praised the police for their hard work in ensuring security and order in the city during the holiday.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Some continue working through Idul Fitri
Some continue working through Idul FitriNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most Muslims look forward all year to gathering with their families to celebrate Idul Fitri, which is what drove an estimated two million people out of Jakarta and to their hometowns for this year's holiday.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Muslim Lawyers' Team advised to change name
Muslim Lawyers' Team advised to change nameI Wayan Juniartha and Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Jakarta The Muslim Lawyers' Team (TPM), a group of lawyers that is defending the suspects in the Bali bombings, has been urged to change its name as it could give rise to sectarian...
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Goosen, Daly signs for brewery-backed KL Open
Goosen, Daly signs for brewery-backed KL OpenAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur South African Retief Goosen, king of the European Tour for the past two seasons, and America's John Daly will headline the US$1.1 million Carlsberg Malaysian Open next year.
Wed, 11 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.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Malaria on the retreat in SE Asia
Malaria on the retreat in SE Asia PHNOM PENH: Malaria, one of the biggest killers in the insect- infested jungles of southeast Asia, is on the retreat thanks to a five-year, multi-million dollar battle to stamp it out, scientists said.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Acheh or Aceh, Henry or Henri, Centre or Center? Who cares?
Acheh or Aceh, Henry or Henri, Centre or Center? Who cares?The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The historic agreement signed by the government of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Geneva on Monday was a nightmare for writers and language experts, whose job it is to maintain standards and...
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Tight security planned for NAM summit
Tight security planned for NAM summit MALAYSIA: Kuala Lumpur will deploy 8,000 police, seal key routes and provide bullet proof cars for visiting leaders during the 114-nation Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit, a senior minister said on Tuesday.The unprecedented security arrangements for the Feb.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Imam Samudra's lawyers convinced 'something fell from sky'
Imam Samudra's lawyers convinced 'something fell from sky'I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali A lawyer representing Imam Samudra, who is being detained by police for his alleged role in planning the Oct.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Ba'asyir preached about turning Australia into an Islamic state
Ba'asyir preached about turning Australia into an Islamic stateAgence France-Presse, Sydney, Australia Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, spiritual leader of the outlawed group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), had preached in Sydney about turning Australia into an Islamic state, it was reported on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Building a Literate Nation
Building a Literate Nation Helena I. R. Agustien, Ph.D. Lecturer, Post Graduate Program Universitas Negeri Semarang Semarang Participating in modern society without literacy skills would be impossible, and in order to achieve a certain level of literacy, one needs to achieve a certain level of...
Wed, 11 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.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Aceh peace agreement and the light of hope
Aceh peace agreement and the light of hopeDesra Percaya, Diplomat, New York After a period of uncertainty, the signing of the agreement to end the hostilities between the government of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) finally took place in Geneva on Dec 9.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Building a Literate Nation
Building a Literate Nation Helena I. R. Agustien, Ph.D Lecturer, Post Graduate Program Universitas Negeri Semarang Semarang In part one of this article, it was indicated that participating in modern lives without literacy skills would be impossible, and that in order to achieve certain level of...
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Fire destroys fifteen homes
Fire destroys fifteen homes BANDUNG, West Java: At least 15 homes were burned down by a fire that broke out in a crowded residential area on Jalan Nyengseret, Astanaanyar district, Bandung, at 3 a.m. on Tuesday.No deaths were reported, but one resident was taken to the hospital with severe burns.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
A wise and rational leader
A wise and rational leader Indonesia's efforts to emerge from its multidimensional crisis seem to have run into some difficulties, unlike those of South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. Why?This is due to Indonesia's political instability and weak leadership amid its poor economic situation.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Govt slammed for poor rights record
Govt slammed for poor rights recordTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's failure to uphold human rights this year was due to simultaneous policies of the executive, legislative and judicial institutions, the National Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras)...
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, December 11, 2002
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, December 11, 2002Exhibition* Photo Impressions Libres, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5678639), until Dec. 21.Performances* Live Music Show, Sabor Latino Band at Desperados Bar and Cafe, Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. May. Jend.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Police arrest another bombing suspect
Police arrest another bombing suspectJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Police investigating last week's bombings of a McDonald's outlet and a car dealership in Makassar, South Sulawesi, arrested another suspect on Tuesday, and continued the hunt for a man believed to be the...
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Peace comes to Aceh
Peace comes to Aceh With mixed feelings of cautious expectation and skeptical anxiety, it is a great relief to learn that the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) have finally signed a peace agreement that could end the decades-long secessionist conflict in that troubled province.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Missing poet named the recipient of rights award
Missing poet named the recipient of rights awardDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wiji Thukul, a critical poet who has been missing for almost five years and was declared as a person "forced to disappear" by the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) two and a...
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Establishing a literate nation
Establishing a literate nationHelena I. R. Agustien, Ph.D., Lecturer, Post Graduate Program Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang Participating in modern society without literacy skills would be impossible, and in order to achieve a certain level of literacy, one needs to achieve a certain level of...
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Energy industry to benefit from Aceh peace deal
Energy industry to benefit from Aceh peace dealThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The landmark peace deal signed by the government and Aceh rebels on Tuesday could finally bring to an end the years-long security troubles experienced by oil and gas firms in the province and encourage them to expand their...
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Police offer rapid response service
Police offer rapid response service JAKARTA: In an effort to improve services to the public, the city police have vowed to respond to every public crime report within 15 minutes and provide 36 telephone channels as part of their rapid response service.City police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Angry mob ravages house in Demak
Angry mob ravages house in Demak DEMAK, Central Java: At least one house was seriously damaged when people from the neighboring village of Tambak Bulusan in the Central Java town of Demak stormed a house in the village of Banjarsari here on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 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.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
The Post, TNI to meet over dispute
The Post, TNI to meet over dispute JAKARTA: Talks between U.S.-based daily The Washington Post and the Indonesian military (TNI) chief is being arranged in a bid to discuss some options for an out-of-court settlement to their dispute.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
1. Insight -- 7 cols, 1 line, 48 pts BB, 46 counts
1. Insight -- 7 cols, 1 line, 48 pts BB, 46 counts Bali bombings wake-up call for Indonesian Muslims 2. Migrants -- 3 cols, 2 lines, 36 pts BB, 26 countsJakarta blasted for plan to launch raids against newcomers3.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Civil servants skip work after Idul Fitri holiday
Civil servants skip work after Idul Fitri holidayNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Apparently not satisfied with their extended holiday to celebrate Idul Fitri, most civil servants in Cirebon, West Java, stuck to their old habits on Tuesday by skipping work.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Kerosene shortage hits Bogor
Kerosene shortage hits Bogor BOGOR: Hundreds of residents in Bogor regency have complained about the scarcity of kerosene because many vendors have not returned from their hometowns.Meti, a resident of Karadenan village, Cibinong district, said Tuesday that she had been unable to locate any vendors...
Wed, 11 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.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Unattended stove caused fire
Unattended stove caused fire JAKARTA: An unattended kerosene stove exploded and burned down two houses on Jl. Mustika in Bidara Cina subdistrict of Jatinegara, East Jakarta, on Tuesday afternoon while the residents were away on holiday in their hometowns.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Western leaders hail Aceh truce, promise aid
Western leaders hail Aceh truce, promise aidAgencies, Washington/Ottawa/Canberra U.S. President George W. Bush on Monday welcomed as "courageous" a truce between Indonesia's government and separatist rebels in Aceh and pledged work with other key nations to help the province rebuild.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Australia's post-Bali tragedy rethink
Australia's post-Bali tragedy rethinkFelix Soh, Deputy Editor Strait Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Sometimes tempestuous, always prickly, invariably adversarial and never comfortable. Such is the nature of Australia's relations with countries in Southeast Asia which, with perhaps the...
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
* Headlines: Court ruling rewrites web defamation rules 3
* Headlines: Court ruling rewrites web defamation rules 3 * National: Refugees call for speedy distribution of rice aid 4 * Archipelago: Leaders seek death for Riau ecstasy producers 5 * Opinion: Rebalance the power with nonpartisan police force 6 * City: Some continue working through Idul Fitri 8...
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
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train5 x 35 Six killed as train derails in Kebumen batam5 x 40 Leaders seek death for Riau ecstasy producers Mangkir2 x 25 Civil servants skip work after Idul Fitri holiday
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Smoking increase chances of contracting COPD
Smoking increase chances of contracting COPDTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A man is shown breathing heavily, a long tube protruding out of his chest into a contraption at the base of his hospital bed is filled with blackish matter."This man is in the advanced stages of COPD.
Wed, 11 Dec 2002
Longer holiday boosts hotel occupancy in Bali
Longer holiday boosts hotel occupancy in BaliThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After posting a record-low occupancy rate in October, hotel occupancy in Bali has apparently started to pick up again as one industry player claimed that the latest figure was 40 percent for the first week of December, thanks...