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Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Absurdity of our
Absurdity of our legislatorsFrom Koran Tempo Some members of the House of Representatives are attempting to interpellate President Megawati Soekarnoputri regarding two matters. The Reform faction of the House wants to exercise its right to interpellation regarding the sale of assets of state- owned...
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Bambang fires RI to final of Tiger Cup
Bambang fires RI to final of Tiger CupMusthofid and Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A late header from Bambang Pamungkas in the second half earned Indonesia a 1-0 victory over Malaysia here on Friday and a place in the final of the Tiger Cup for the second consecutive time.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Constitutional amendments
Constitutional amendments Satya Arinanto Lecture and Vice Dean School of Law University of Indonesia Jakarta arinanto@cbn.net.id One of the biggest legal issues during 2002 -- and the years immediately preceding it -- was the question of further amending the 1945 Constitution.According to S.E.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
'Sabili' names Ba'asyir Man of the Year
'Sabili' names Ba'asyir Man of the Year JAKARTA: Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, the alleged spiritual leader of the regional militant Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) group, has been named Man of the Year by an Islamic magazine.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Reinventing globalization
Reinventing globalizationYanuar Nugroho Director The Business Watch IndonesiaIf there is one word that has been the most frequently mentioned by people around the world over the past three to five years, it has been globalization.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
As was the case in 2001, this year we are happy to provide our
As was the case in 2001, this year we are happy to provide our loyal readers with a wide variety of yearend articles covering the main issues that have been dominating the life of the country for the past 12 months.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
`Becak' drivers pedal through life's hardships
`Becak' drivers pedal through life's hardshipsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Life for Salmun, 43, is more often than not quite difficult.The father of three has been pedaling a becak (three-wheeled pedicab) since 1982 and has no legitimate chance to change his profession, even...
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
An important lesson of the 2002 Busan Asian Games
An important lesson of the 2002 Busan Asian GamesNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's poor performance at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea, proved once again that there is something wrong with Indonesia's sports policy.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Suthichai Yoon
Suthichai Yoon The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok2. Irawan -- The bridge to global understanding, an Asian perspective 2 X 21 PR as strategy for global understanding Irawan Abidin Advisor, Indonesian Association of Public Relations Officers (Perhumas) Jakarta 3.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Artistic and cultural moments
Artistic and cultural momentsAs the year draws to a close, the time has come to remember the year as it was, with both bright and dark moments.The arts scene this year was enjoyable as ever, with many performances and exhibitions, both local and international.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Workmen unearth bones of early reptile
Workmen unearth bones of early reptile TANGERANG: Several workmen digging near a beach in Ketapang subdistrict in Tangerang came across an assortment of bones, which at first sight, looked like they belonged to a large reptile that existed in prehistoric times, an expert has said.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Foundation to send E. Timorese children home
Foundation to send E. Timorese children homeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Harapan Timor (Timor's Hope), otherwise known as the HATI foundation, has pledged to return five East Timorese children from schools and orphanages in Java to their families in refugees camps following demands from the East...
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
As was the case in 2001, this year we are happy to provide our
As was the case in 2001, this year we are happy to provide our loyal readers with a wide variety of yearend articles covering the main issues that have been dominating the life of the country for the past 12 months.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
intro to fitri's story on samsung:
intro to fitri's story on samsung:--------------------------------------------------------------------- Amid reports of companies pondering on moving operations elsewhere and the decision to close the local plant of Sony Corp., the story of Samsung Electronics Co.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
BMG warns city of flooding
BMG warns city of floodingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Meteorologists warned the city administration and residents to brace for possible flooding with high levels of rainfall predicted for January.The city already has witnessed heavy rain in the past several days.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Taiwan replies
Taiwan replies This is in response to Jusuf Wanandi's article Indonesia still respects the one China policy which appeared in The Jakarta Post on Dec. 23, 2002.President Chen's planned visit to Bali and Yogyakarta was a response to your government's call for international help after the terrorist...
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Gov't dismisses demand to annul Indosat sale
Gov't dismisses demand to annul Indosat saleFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Friday it would not annul the recent sale of its 41.9 percent stake in state-owned telecommunications company PT Indosat despite heavy protests from thousands of employees and politicians...
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Debit card transactions up 400%
Debit card transactions up 400% JAKARTA: Debit card company Kartuku announced on Friday that transactions using its cards grew by 400 percent in six months until October this year.The company, however, did not reveal the number of transactions involved.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Year-end
Year-end special edition For the last 12 months, the country's arts and entertainment scene as well as the environment has had its ups and downs, due in part to influences from the prolonged economic crisis, political upheavals and most recently, the Bali bombing.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Television industry still belongs to oldtimers
Television industry still belongs to oldtimersLuas Samudera, Contributor, Jakarta The introduction of several new private TV stations -- Trans-TV, Lativi, TV7 and Global-TV -- earlier this year has changed the map of local TV.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Corruption of the Republic
Corruption of the RepublicB. Herry-Priyono Driyarkara School of Philosophy Jakarta The herd of that social vice called corruption rumbles on unabated. The year 2002 has seen a rapid escalation of this contagion, even though the chorus of criticism grows louder.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Renomination of Lt. Gen.(ret) Sutiyoso, Approved Sutiyoso's,
Renomination of Lt. Gen.(ret) Sutiyoso, Approved Sutiyoso's, a suspect in the bloody takeover of renomination, sacked Megawati-led PDI's headquarters in 1996, dissident Tarmidi as Jakarta governor Suharjo Corruption involving House of Representative Allowed legal Speaker Akbar Tandjung process...
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, December 28, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, December 28, 2002Exhibitions * Mask by Gallis and Rakidi, The British Council, S. Widjojo Center 1st floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 71, South Jakarta (Tel. 2524115), until Dec. 31. * Photo Nyanyian Periferal by Oscar Motuloh, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Bantarto Bandoro
Bantarto Bandoro Editor The Indonesian Quarterly CSIS bandoro@csis.or.idAre bilateral relations important for a country beset by multidimensional national problems, like Indonesia? The answer is definitely yes; they are as important as any other form of international cooperation.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
RI badminton glorious, but needs to work harder
RI badminton glorious, but needs to work harderNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian badminton had its ups and downs in 2002 as there were several good or even glorious achievements, but not without sad stories of defeat.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
NGOs reject govt power price hike plan
NGOs reject govt power price hike planA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition of non governmental organizations (NGOs) urged the government on Friday to drop a plan to raise electricity prices starting in January next year, arguing that the hike would create heavy burdens on the people...
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Imam Samudra gets surprise visit from estranged father
Imam Samudra gets surprise visit from estranged fatherI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali There were no tears in his eyes, but everybody could see the 63- year-old man was deeply touched by his brief meeting on Friday with his son, Imam Samudra, the alleged mastermind of the Bali...
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
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;JP;dan; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Dec. 27 JP/10/ConverRupiah Rates Dec. 27 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,302.54 4,734.54 5,046.01 4,990.84Brunei dollar 1 5,414.82 4,836.30 5,152.86 5,098.11Canadian dollar 1 6,023.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Sardono to showcase `Nobody's Body'
Sardono to showcase `Nobody's Body'Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "December in the year 2002; the number two begins it, and the number two ends it. Nothing changes, we are still in a milieu of terror and horror," said noted Indonesian dancer Sardono W.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Local music scene lacks creativity, variety
Local music scene lacks creativity, varietyHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many consider the 1980s the best period for the local contemporary music scene. Come to think of it, the opinion is quite valid as among the best collections of Indonesian popular music emerged during that particular...
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Govt delays lifting civil emergency in Maluku
Govt delays lifting civil emergency in MalukuThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Violence in the province of Maluku has abated since warring sides signed a peace accord early this year and Islamic militants left the province, officials said, adding, however, that the civil emergency was still necessary for...
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Expanding horizons is a lifetime process
Expanding horizons is a lifetime processPri Notowidigdo, The Amrop Hever Group, Global Executive Search, (e-mail:jakarta@amrophever.com) I had the privilege of spending time with Aki Ucup recently. He stayed with my family in our home for about a week and rekindled those things in life that bring...
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Fiscal sustainability: How sustainable will it be?
Fiscal sustainability: How sustainable will it be?Muhammad Chatib Basri Looking at the prospects of the world economy in 2003 is like looking at a silhouette. You can see the big picture, but you cannot tell the details.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
TV Today: Saturday, December 28, 2002
TV Today: Saturday, December 28, 2002 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News8:00 Documentary8:30 Talk Show9:00 Music11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News3:00 Religious Teachings3:30 Cartoon4:00 Variety Show5:00 TV Drama6:00 News7:00 Entertainment News8:00 Quiz9:00 News9:30 Music: Go Rock11:00 TV...
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
City to crack down on tax evasion among foreigners
City to crack down on tax evasion among foreignersAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid reports on foreign investors leaving the city, the city administration vowed on Friday to take stern measures against foreigners who violate regulations, including tax evasion.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Economic integration in Southeast Asia: Making AFTA work
Economic integration in Southeast Asia: Making AFTA workPuspa Delima Amri Centre fore Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) JakartaThe year 2002 marked an important era for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members, as they embarked on the long evolving plan to realize the...
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Golkar accepts Rahardi's resignation
Golkar accepts Rahardi's resignation JAKARTA: Golkar Party accepted on Friday former trade minister and State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chief Rahardi Ramelan's decision to leave the party.The party's announcement came a day after Rahardi, who is a member of Golkar's advisory board, said he would...
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Year of ups and downs for Jakarta pub scene
Year of ups and downs for Jakarta pub sceneBill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta There's no doubt about it, it's been one heck of a hard year, what with glugging down copious quantities of the amber nectar, endless elbow-bending, and trying to get reimbursed for my outstanding efforts -- often far above...
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
New local films create stimulating phenomenon
New local films create stimulating phenomenonJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Local multiplexes this year experienced an unusual but inspiring phenomenon which has not been seen for more than a decade, with posters of locally-made movies displayed side by side at cinemas -- a thrilling sight...
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Sidewalk vendors in Glodok
Sidewalk vendors in GlodokFrom Warta KotaIn the last few days, sidewalk vendors selling VCDs and other wares near Harco Shopping Center, Glodok, have disappeared. Still, the area remains messy, with fences made from iron sheeting here and there.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
'Busway might worsen traffic flow'
'Busway might worsen traffic flow' The city administration plans to introduce the busway system, which is designed to alleviate traffic along the bus route from Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in West Jakarta.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Techno-ethics: Dealing with ambivalence of advancements
Techno-ethics: Dealing with ambivalence of advancementsYanuar Nugroho Member Board of ELSPPAT (Institute for Development Studies & Technological Assistance) Bogor, West Java In the field of science and technology, globalization will contribute significantly to mark 2003 as the year when...
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
PAN official questioned over bombing
PAN official questioned over bombing MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: South Sulawesi Police questioned on Friday Tamsil Linrung, an official of the National Mandate Party (PAN), as a witness for Agung Abdul Hamid, the main suspect of the Dec. 4 bomb blast at a McDonald's outlet in Makassar.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Over 250 women rescued
Over 250 women rescued TANGERANG: The Tangerang Police rescued on Friday some 259 women locked in a job training center belonging to PT Adi Santa Kencana Mas on Jl. Iskandar Muda 8, Neglasari, Tangerang.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Companies hold
Companies hold women hostage Reading a Kompas' article of Dec. 21 , 2002 entitled Some 1000 migrant workers are illegally kept I can't help wondering why a Tumbu Saraswati, who is a lawyer and also member of House of Representatives, cannot do anything about a blatant legal violation right in front...
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Challenges in public services delivery
Challenges in public services deliveryYanuar Nugroho Director, The Business Watch Indonesia Lecturer, Sahid University in Surakarta Researcher, Uni Sosial Demokrat Jakarta Clean water, health care and access to energy are the three most essential of basic human needs, with education perhaps the...
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Enjoying Spas in Sleman Regency
Enjoying Spas in Sleman RegencyIt is every one's dream to become an appealing individual with a perfect shape both physically and mentally. Appearing fit and healthy is a necessity for all the people no matter who they are.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Another muddling through scenario
Another muddling through scenarioMuhammad Chatib Basri How do we mark the economic performance in 2002 and what is the prospect for 2003? The average real GDP growth (y-o-y) up to the third quarter of 2002 was recorded at 3.4 percent.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
Poll contestants should number below 10
Poll contestants should number below 10 SEMARANG, Central Java: State Minister of Communications and Information Syamsul Mu'arif said that ideally less than 10 political parties should contest the 2004 general election.
Sat, 28 Dec 2002
JSC to start probing peace violations
JSC to start probing peace violationsNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The joint committee in charge of monitoring a cease-fire deal between the government and separatists in Aceh said on Friday that it would start probing violations of the agreement, starting with an ambush last week that...