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Mon, 02 Dec 2002
MSAA: A tough nut to crack after four years
MSAA: A tough nut to crack after four yearsBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The plan was debatable from the onset: To whitewash the crime if one returned the abused money. That was the idea behind a 1998 deal with five former bankers to recoup more than Rp 96.53 trillion (about US$10.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
Fishermen cautioned over piracy
Fishermen cautioned over piracy MALAYSIA: Marine police have warned fishermen to be cautious as armed pirates boost their maritime attacks ahead of the year-end festive season, local media reported on Sunday.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
E-Books: Reading to the future?
E-Books: Reading to the future?Vishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta, vmahmud@yahoo.com Michael Crichton's new book Prey was launch last week. Within three days I already had a copy. Purchased from Amazon.com? Couriered from the U.S.? Nope, I bought and downloaded the electronic version.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
Two drug traffickers arrested
Two drug traffickers arrested JAKARTA: Police at Duren Sawit subdistrict, East Jakarta, arrested two men believed to be drug traffickers as part of the Operasi Ketupat Lilin security patrol during the small hours of Saturday.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
SK trade surplus at $1.24 b
SK trade surplus at $1.24 b SEOUL: Record exports helped boost South Korea's trade surplus by 52 percent from a year ago to US$1.24 billion in November, official data showed Sunday. Customs-cleared exports surged 24.1 percent year-on-year in November to an all-time high of $15.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
Sudibyo M. Wiradji
Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta Special dining experiences offered to New Year revelers Jakarta's restaurants and cafes are offering special and unique dining experiences for those who wish to celebrate welcoming in the New Year.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
1. Blood - 4x12
1. Blood - 4x12 Red Cross may face shortage of blood 2. Holiday- 2x 25 Extended holiday makes some happy, annoys others 3. Fishing - 1x45 Killing time by fishing before breaking fast 4. Speak - 2x 20 'It's better to work hard than farm the land'
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
Multa Fidrus
Multa Fidrus The Jakarta Post TangerangDuring the fasting month of Ramadhan, it has become tradition for Muslims to spend their time at various activities while waiting for the mosque drums to summon the breaking of the fast. Such activity is locally known as ngabuburit.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
Courts an avenue for people with HIV/AIDS to protest against discrimination
Courts an avenue for people with HIV/AIDS to protest against discriminationDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the country enters the fifteenth year since the first case of AIDS was identified, stigma and discrimination have become the most formidable and pervasive barriers to people...
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
Navy arrests foreign fishing boats
Navy arrests foreign fishing boats SURABAYA: A navy patrol boat of the Eastern Fleet intercepted and apprehended two Taiwanese fishing boats with 1,250 tons of fish in their holds.Spokesman for the Eastern Fleet Lt. Col.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
Idul Fitri: Potential for economic growth
Idul Fitri: Potential for economic growthBahtiar Arif, Center for Indonesian Reform Lecturer at the University of Pancasila, Jakarta, bahtiararif@yahoo.com Idul Fitri, or lebaran, is an annual tradition in Indonesia.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
British Council hosts video contest
British Council hosts video contest JAKARTA: The British Council, Jakarta, will hold a video competition for Indonesian senior high school students, with a two-week trip to the UK as the prize for two winners, a Council spokesman announced.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
Extended holiday makes some happy, annoys others
Extended holiday makes some happy, annoys othersBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Private companies have had differing responses to the government's decision to extend Idul Fitri holidays for up to five days.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
Ex-legislators to get allowance
Ex-legislators to get allowance KUPANG, E. Nusa Tenggara: Former East Timor legislators who have opted to retain Indonesian citizenship will receive a monthly allowance of Rp 1.5 million to Rp 1 million for 30 months.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
Honda stamps presence in ASEAN ahead of AFTA
Honda stamps presence in ASEAN ahead of AFTAEileen Ng, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Japan's number two automaker Honda Motor Co. is racing to stamp its presence in Southeast Asia with two new manufacturing bases in Indonesia and Malaysia ahead of market opening under the ASEAN Free Trade Area...
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
CHECKED BY RICH
CHECKED BY RICH The Jakarta Post A:BIG EVENT: Many of the city's entertainment centers, such as cafes and bars, plan to offer special incentives and discounts for guests during the holidays. B:DINING PACKAGES: Major restaurants will also offer special packages and festive menu items during the...
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
Police claim solo run in probe into Bali blasts
Police claim solo run in probe into Bali blastsA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid various "intelligence reports" appearing in the media in connection with the investigation into the Bali blasts, a source close to the National Police suggested on Sunday that the intelligence agency had...
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
MESSAGE BY THE AMBASSADOR
MESSAGE BY THE AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY TO INDONESIA On 29 October 2002, we have celebrated the 79th Anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey. The Turkish nation created a modern and secular state from the ashes of Ottoman Empire under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal...
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
Responsibility of the Vice President
Responsibility of the Vice PresidentFrom KompasEver since President Megawati Soekarnoputri led her Cabinet into office about a year and a half ago, the role of Hamzah Haz as Vice President has been outstanding. Almost every day he makes a statement on a wide range of issues in the country.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
Unindo to continue helping SMEs
Unindo to continue helping SMEsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (Unido) said that it would continue providing technical assistance to Indonesia to help empower the country's small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
TV Program: Monday, Desember 2, 2002
TV Program: Monday, Desember 2, 2002TVRI 6:00 a.m. News 8:00 Environment8:30 Music9:00 Film10:00 Documentary11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:30 Documentary3:00 Children's Program3:30 Cartoon4:00 Music6:00 News7:00 Dialog8:00 Quiz9:00 News9:30 Music11:00 News3:30 a.m.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
The seeds of radicalism
The seeds of radicalismFrom Koran Tempo Former president Abdurrahman Wahid said that the rise in Islamic radicalism in Indonesia was mostly due to the fact that many Muslims had an insufficient knowledge of their religion. He said there were two reasons for this radicalism.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
[b]Canada moves into to knowledge-based economy
Canada moves into to knowledge-based economyThe Jakarta Post's journalist Ardimas Sasdi along with six journalists from Asia visited Canada's cities of Ottawa,Toronto, Victoria and Vancouver on a tour involving more than 20 universities, colleges, institutions and government agencies in charge of...
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
Sony Corp's decision
Sony Corp's decision Sony Corp's plan to quit Indonesia proves that the investment climate is very poor in this country.Sony's head office in Japan has reportedly said it was done to lessen the number of its plants abroad from 70 to 54.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002
Killing time by fishing before breaking fast
Killing time by fishing before breaking fastMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang During the fasting month of Ramadhan, it has become tradition for Muslims to spend their time at various activities while waiting for the mosque drums to summon the breaking of the fast.
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 1, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 1, 2002Exhibitions * The Art of Poster by Jan Lavies, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until Dec. 5. * Jukung-Boats from the Barito Basin, Maritime Museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan No. 1, North Jakarta (Tel.
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Parang Kencana pretty and chic designs, motifs
Parang Kencana pretty and chic designs, motifsHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is exhilarating to see how batik has become more and more socialized.Previously seen as a traditional fabric worn mostly by older people on formal occasions, batik has shifted into a more modern style that even...
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Life goes on for HIV-infected people
Life goes on for HIV-infected peopleTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What would you feel the moment you were told that you had contracted HIV?"At first, nothing. I was still on detox in a crazy camp full of mentally sick people ...
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Bali's hotels gear up for holiday season
Bali's hotels gear up for holiday seasonI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The hotel industry in the country's main resort island, Bali, is expecting a higher occupancy rate during the year-end holiday season, which will be kicked off by a five-day Idul Fitri break next week and...
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Santosa Doellah: Enriching the world with love of batik
Santosa Doellah: Enriching the world with love of batikLila Fitri Aly, Contributor, Jakarta Piracy is rampant in Indonesia. Not only does it rob the artist and the music industry of royalties, but it also is an infringement of intellectual property rights, including patents.
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Needle sharing, top HIV/AIDS risk
Needle sharing, top HIV/AIDS riskDavid and Joyce Djaelani Gordon, Directors of Yayasan Harapan Permata Hati Kita, Drug Recovery Center and Community, Ciawi, Bogor Only a few years ago Indonesia was passed over by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a high-concern country predicted to have an...
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Creativity helps create gorgeous gifts and wraps
Creativity helps create gorgeous gifts and wrapsMaria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post JakartaWith Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year festivities on the horizon, people are getting busy buying gifts for their loved ones and colleagues.
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
On the Shelves
On the Shelves Studying Ethnic Chinese in Indonesia; By Charles A. Coppel; Singapore Society of Asian Studies, Singapore, 2002; 410 pp.The role of the Chinese ethnic group in Indonesia has always been known to be controversial, yet relatively few books have been published on the topic.
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Special dining experiences offered to New Year revelers
Special dining experiences offered to New Year revelersSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Jakarta's restaurants and cafes are offering special and unique dining experiences for those who wish to celebrate welcoming in the New Year.
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
The Scorched Moon
The Scorched MoonHawa Arofah Parto felt dizzy. He was in a state of confusion and was starting to panic. He was being forced to return to his home in a remote village in Central Java. He could no longer sell cendol on the sidewalks of a Jakarta suburb as a large-scale raid on vendors was rumored to...
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
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(Advertorial)Sleman regency preserves batik as Javanese traditional heritage One of Indonesia's splendid masterpiece art forms that has been inherited for generations is batik. Today, not many people can produce batik, which is rich in unique and symbolic characteristics.
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Moving towards the Free Trade Zone era in Batam:
Moving towards the Free Trade Zone era in Batam: Preparing an intelligent and reliable island Based on surveys conducted by the Central Statistics Bureau (BPS), the application of a free trade and free port zone, or generally referred to as Free Trade Zone (FTZ), in Batam will increase the island's...
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Sago, forgotten but beneficial
Sago, forgotten but beneficialFor ages, Papuans have eaten sago as their staple diet. But since the 1970s, due to the government's policy on food, more and more Papuans began to consume rice instead.Environmental damage in the largest island in the country has also become one of the main causes of...
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Samudra not linked to Ba'asyir or Mukhlas: Lawyers
Samudra not linked to Ba'asyir or Mukhlas: LawyersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being barred from sitting in on the questioning sessions, lawyers representing principle Bali bombing suspect Imam Samudra signed the interrogation reports of their client on Saturday, in which Samudra did not mention...
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Schizophrenia, not a beautiful experience
Schizophrenia, not a beautiful experienceHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ward of the psychiatric department of state Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) is no different from the rest of the place: It's grim, old and dirty.
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Asians study in Canada to build better careers
Asians study in Canada to build better careers TORONTO, Canada: Julie Eveline Wijaya, in her early 20s, left her hometown and parents in Medan in North Sumatra three years ago to study chemical engineering at Ottawa University in Ontario, Canada.
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Needle swapping, top HIV/AIDS risk in RI
Needle swapping, top HIV/AIDS risk in RI David and Joyce Djaelani GordonDirectors of Yayasan Harapan Permata Hati Kita Drug Recovery Center and Community Ciawi, Bogor Only a few years ago Indonesia was passed over by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a high-concern country predicted to have an...
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Creativity results in gorgeous gifts, wraps
Creativity results in gorgeous gifts, wrapsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year festivities on the horizon, people are getting busy buying gifts for their loved ones and colleagues.
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Police ban independence celebration
Police ban independence celebrationNethy Darma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura The Papuan people will not likely get to commemorate their 41st annual self-proclaimed independence day on Sunday as the police have intensified security across the volatile province to prevent any celebrating on Dec.
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Head of Batam Authority:
Head of Batam Authority: "We offer the best for investors" Since the establishment of Batam as an industrial, trade and tourism zone, it has become more well-known and has attracted numerous foreign investors.
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Star hotels provide more incentives to local residents
Star hotels provide more incentives to local residentsRikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year holidays will offer executives and other business people an opportunity to leave their usual hectic and busy life away by staying at star-rated hotels and enjoying various...
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Ds that kill: Denial and discrimination
Ds that kill: Denial and discriminationTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta HIV-related fear has, ironically, led society to deny the presence of the deadly virus at our doorstep despite the collective risk we are bound to face with the silent spread of the virus due to our rapidly...
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Bimo's Dragonfly more hip on your dining table
Bimo's Dragonfly more hip on your dining tablePrimastuti Handayani The Jakarta Post JakartaWhat would you do if a dragonfly landed on your dinner table? Smack it dead? You would definitely think twice about doing that if the Dragonfly tableware collection from young artist Bimo Chondro was there in...
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
Support needed to help vein of galen malformation patients
Support needed to help vein of galen malformation patientsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Ina, a teenage girl from a small town in Bengkulu, her headaches and worsening vision have been very annoying. Her swollen left eye looks like it will pop out of its socket.
Sun, 01 Dec 2002
MESSAGE BY THE AMBASSADOR
MESSAGE BY THE AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY TO INDONESIA On 29 October 2002, we have celebrated the 79th Anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey. The Turkish nation created a modern and secular state from the ashes of Ottoman Empire under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal...