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Sun, 23 Feb 2003
TV Program: Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003TVRI 5:03 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English New Service7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria8:00 DRTV8:30 Variety Show: Arena Kece9:00 Kid Channel9:30 Bando10:30 TV Drama: Rumah Kita11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003
ADVERTORIAL
ADVERTORIALToyota Camry ranked as top vehicle in IndonesiaWith a good international reputation, Toyota Camry seems to be car of perfection in Indonesia. Only two years since it was introduced in the local market in October, 2000, the car has become the darling of Indonesian car enthusiasts.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003
Barsa Company: Not just a game, it's business for real
Barsa Company: Not just a game, it's business for realThe glaring sun over the skies of Sangatta, East Kutai regency, Kalimantan, was partly covered by clouds on that particular day in February. The blistering heat enveloped the entire city including one of the classrooms of the Sangatta senior...
Sun, 23 Feb 2003
INDONESIA: A homemade bomb killed three teenage schoolboys in
INDONESIA: A homemade bomb killed three teenage schoolboys in the North Aceh subdistrict of Nissam on Friday, but no one claimed responsibility.A local military spokesman, Maj. Eddi Fernandi, said Mulyadi, 18, Faisal, 16, and Junaidi, 16, were killed instantly by shrapnel from the bomb, which...
Sun, 23 Feb 2003
Message from SriLankan Airlines Country Manager
Message from SriLankan Airlines Country Manager SriLankan Airlines is pleased to be of service to Indonesia and has been a long-standing member of the Jakarta community. Our operating schedule has changed over the years but in the year 2000 we took a conscious decision to increase our presence in...
Sun, 23 Feb 2003
Focus more on your business by renting your vehicles
Focus more on your business by renting your vehicles Most of today's major companies that are always on the move, such as banks, agricultural, mining and manufacturing firms, require reliable vehicles for their businesses. Most of these companies are relying on services provided by car rentals.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003
Message from Country Manager
Message from Country ManagerSriLankan Airlines is pleased to be of service to Indonesia and has been a longstanding member of the Jakarta community. Our operating schedule has changed over the years but in the year 2000 we took a conscious decision to increase our presence and added 50% more...
Sun, 23 Feb 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003Exhibitions* Masks, Berbagai Ekspresi dari Berbagai Budaya, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan South Jakarta, (Tel. 021- 5241069), until March. 15, Email: info@erasmushuis.or.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003
`Peti Mati': Graveyard for newly revived local film
`Peti Mati': Graveyard for newly revived local filmJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Peti Mati (The Coffin). Zero Stars (out of ****); Starring Sandy Nayoan, Maya Caroline, Joseph Ginting; Directed by Mardali Syarief; A Starvision ProductionBad movies often make good entertainment as they can...
Sun, 23 Feb 2003
Bank Lippo controversy
Bank Lippo controversy The controversy over the two different audited financial reports for the third quarter of 2002, issued by publicly listed Bank Lippo, and the absence of quick, firm action to deal with the case almost two months since its disclosure, has raised an alarming signal about the...
Sun, 23 Feb 2003
Getting up-close and personal with engine oil
Getting up-close and personal with engine oilArief Hidayat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is well-known that lubricating oil or grease is critical for car engines. Its function is similar to blood in the human body.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Legislator defies KONI candidacy requirements
Legislator defies KONI candidacy requirementsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Oesman Sapta Odang, one of seven candidates vying for the top job at the National Sports Council (KONI) during next week's election, said he was astounded at being told he had to obtain a presidential endorsement for his...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Outlawing nonvoting campaigns
Outlawing nonvoting campaigns 1 X 23Criminalizing the 'golput'Benny Subianto Research Associate Center for Chinese Studies Jakarta 2. Pro3 -- France's threat to European unity 1 X 30France's threat to European unityJirm Pehe Director of NYU Prague Project Syndicate3.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
'Police killing highlights unprofessionalism'
'Police killing highlights unprofessionalism'Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thursday's fatal shooting by an officer of the police's paramilitary Mobile Brigade (Brimob), which took the life of innocent passer-by and wounded three others, shows the police are still far from being...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Malaysian tycoon arrested on illegal logging charges
Malaysian tycoon arrested on illegal logging chargesNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Police in Papua said on Friday they had arrested a Malaysian tycoon for his alleged involvement in illegal logging in the province.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
37 Nigerians arrested in Tanah Abang raid
37 Nigerians arrested in Tanah Abang raidDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police arrested on Friday 37 Nigerians who failed to show their passports, in Hotel Tanah Abang Indah in Central Jakarta. Police also confiscated 400 grams of heroin and a scale.The arrest which was made at 11:30 a.m.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
;JP;sps;
;JP;sps; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Feb.21 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Feb.21 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,617.34 5,014.35 5,344.29 5,287.18 Brunei dollar 1 5,381.48 4,805.07 5,119.89 5,066.51 Canadian dollar 1 6,234.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Investment in Indonesia: What is holding back recovery?
Investment in Indonesia: What is holding back recovery?David Jay Green Country Director Asian Development Bank Jakarta dgreen@adb.org Indonesia is having tremendous difficulties convincing investors, either foreign or Indonesian, to commit their funds for the long-term.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Three consortia to compete for Muara Tawar power plant
Three consortia to compete for Muara Tawar power plantA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State electricity company PLN has short-listed three consortia to be selected as the developer of its US$240 million Muara Tawar power plant in Bekasi, West Java.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
KPU and fund spending
KPU and fund spendingFrom Suara KaryaI fully agree with Amir Hamzah of the Media Watch and Consumer Center, when he stated in the mass media that any request for funds made by a member of the election commission (KPU) must be carefully examined.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Movie to make cannibal famous
Movie to make cannibal famous PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Sumanto, a suspect being held for cannibalism in Purbalingga regency, Central Java, is set to rise to fame because a Jakarta-based film producer wants to make a movie based on his inhuman acts.Purbalingga Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
TV Program: Monday, Feb. 24, 2003
TV Program: Monday, Feb. 24, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service 7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria8:00 Talk Show: RT/RW 8:30 DRTV Indonesia9:00 TV Drama: Janji Cinta9:30 Tourism10:30 Entertainment11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Muslim students object to privatization program
Muslim students object to privatization programJakarta Post, West Sumatra Scores of students from the West Sumatra branch of the Indonesian Muslim Students Action Front (KAMMI) rallied here on Friday to protest the privatization of state enterprises and the presence of some economics ministers.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Health officials warns of further 'chikungunya' outbreaks
Health officials warns of further 'chikungunya' outbreaksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Cirebon Health officials have warned that further outbreaks of chikungunya were possible anywhere in Indonesia, with the mosquito-borne disease already having infected hundreds of people in several towns in West and...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
RI lashes out at prolonged travel warnings
RI lashes out at prolonged travel warningsBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government criticized several countries for maintaining their travel advisories warning against travel to Indonesia amid the looming war in Iraq, concerned by the prolonged uncertainty the extension has...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 21, 2003:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 21, 2003: ------------------------------------------------------------- Name Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 575 0 10,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Guru by day, street artist by night
Guru by day, street artist by nightSinggir Kartana, Contributor, Yogyakarta Ende Riza is a lecturer at the Yogyakarta Film and Dramatic Art Academy (ASDRAFI), but the respectable social status does not quell his love for busking on the street for money.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
TV Today: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003TVRI 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service7:30 Children's Program8:00 DRTV Indonesia 8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi dan Balita9:00 Cagar Pesona 10:00 TV Drama: Mujizat10:30 Talk Show11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music:...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Asian economy to grow slower in 2003
Asian economy to grow slower in 2003Deutshe Presse Agentur, Singapore Average economic growth in Asia is forecast at 6.1 percent this year, dropping from 6.6 percent in 2002, amid slim hopes of a convincing turnaround in the global economy, according to Goldman Sachs' latest predictions released on...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
'Dangdut' singer Inul is too hot for many Indonesia?
'Dangdut' singer Inul is too hot for many Indonesia?Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over the past few weeks, up-and-coming female dangdut singer Inul Daratista has sparked controversy for the way she gyrates on the dance floor on TV.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Is Kwik ill?
Is Kwik ill? Taufik Kiemas, the husband of chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) Megawati Soekarnoputri, who is also the nation's president, has suggested that Kwik Kian Gie, one of the party's chairmen, have a checkup (on his health).
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
'Police are involved in the scandal'
'Police are involved in the scandal' The police have blamed easily obtained police and military uniforms and badges and a lack of regulation governing the trade on the emergence of bogus police officers extorting people around the city.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Councillors plan to return bribe to avoid prosecution
Councillors plan to return bribe to avoid prosecutionYuliansyah, The Jakarta Post, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan Fearing the legal consequences, some South Kalimantan legislative councillors say they are planning to return a "reward" given to them by the local government for approving the 2003...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
The fire: Who's to blame?
The fire: Who's to blame? Tanah Abang market, the biggest textile market, and one of the oldest, in this country, was partially destroyed by fire on Wednesday. This is the third time since it was renovated in 1975 that fire has burnt down a good part of the market, which was first established by a...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
No obligation to field women: Amien
No obligation to field women: AmienSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) chairman Amien Rais urged women on Friday to work hard to achieve 30 percent representation in the House of Representatives, saying the new election bill would not automatically give...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
U.S. eases immigration policy on Indonesians
U.S. eases immigration policy on IndonesiansBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States has further eased its controversial immigration policy to ensure there will be no massive expulsion of Indonesian nationals from the country.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Yogyakarta artists launch first albums
Yogyakarta artists launch first albumsTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Three new records by Yogyakartan artists have been released this month, putting the artists' on the local music map.Laden with idealism in terms of music as well as production costs, the records belong to the SABU...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
HIV/AIDS: Problems of empowerment
HIV/AIDS: Problems of empowermentDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta Perhaps it was breathtaking for people to see the photo exhibition of Odha (Indonesian acronym for people living with HIV/AIDS) by the Bali-based photographer Rio Helmi at the legislature; many have heard about HIV/AIDS but they...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Central Bank
Central Bank Correction: In the article titled New opportunity exists for the central bank published in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 19, there was a mistake in the editing. The 10th paragraph should read, "Here lies the policy dilemma.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Indonesia lashes out at prolonged travel warnings
Indonesia lashes out at prolonged travel warningsBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government criticized several countries for maintaining their travel advisories warning against travel to Indonesia amid the looming war in Iraq, concerned by the prolonged uncertainty the extension...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Australia helps strengthen KPU
Australia helps strengthen KPU JAKARTA: Australia has provided A$650,000 (Rp 3.25 billion) in financial assistance to support the Australian Electoral Commission's preliminary program to help strengthen the institutional capacity of the General Elections Commission (KPU).
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Feb. 24, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Feb. 24, 2003Exhibitions* Masks, Berbagai Ekspresi dari Berbagai Budaya,by Erasmus Huis and Rembulan Cantik Studio in Yogyakarta, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan South Jakarta, (Tel. 021- 5241069), until March 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Military, police uniforms openly traded in Jakarta
Military, police uniforms openly traded in JakartaEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Equipped with about Rp 300,000 (about US$33.70), anybody can buy a head-to-toe police or military uniform, including cap, long- sleeved shirt with all the trimmings, trousers, belt and shiny boots.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
JP/5/log
JP/5/log2 x 24 Malaysian tycoon arrested on illegal logging charges JP/5/nyamuk1 x 55 Health officials warn of further 'Chikungunya' outbreaks JP/5/Ketok2 x 26 Councillors plan to return bribe to avoid prosecution
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Religious official held for graft
Religious official held for graft KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Prosecutors detained the Kolaka religious affairs office head, Halid Laruka, several days after he was suspended from his post for alleged fraud.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Mega to push for dialog on Korean issue
Mega to push for dialog on Korean issueFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur Indonesia insisted on Friday that North Korea resume dialogs with the United States and South Korea in a bid to end the nuclear stalemate on the Korean Peninsula.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Is minister of justice lying?
Is minister of justice lying? We are against drugs and we understand the need to fight against drug dealers. However, Michael Blanc, who has been imprisoned in Denpasar, Bali, for three years now, is not one of them: he is innocent of all crimes and we believe he is the victim of a judicial error...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Curbing the spread of HIV
Curbing the spread of HIV Although it may have been well-meant, Chris Green's article in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 19, 2003, titled AIDS can be treated! Don't get it wrong makes some assertions that should not go without comment.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Police arrest four more suspects implicated in Makassar bombing
Police arrest four more suspects implicated in Makassar bombing Indonesian police have arrested four more suspects linked to the bomb attack on a McDonald's outlet in South Sulawesi's capital Makassar last December that left three people dead and 11 injured, news reports said Friday.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003
Typhoon devastates five villages in Jambi
Typhoon devastates five villages in Jambi SAROLANGUN, Jambi: Dozens of houses were torn down by a typhoon which swept through five villages in Sarolangun regency of Jambi province on Friday, leaving hundreds of residents homeless in the torrential rains.