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Sun, 09 Feb 2003
TREND Column
TREND Column Appearing every Wednesday and Saturday, this new column presents information on new products and services, such as recently opened restaurants, boutiques, the latest fashion, trends in cosmetics and innovations in technology, just to name a few.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003
ADVERTORIAL: SUNDAY - FOCUS
ADVERTORIAL: SUNDAY - FOCUSDome's earlier presence in Indonesia started when it established an outlet in Ratu Plaza, South Jakarta, in 2000. The presence of Dome has won the hearts of cafe enthusiasts as it offers 100 percent Arabica coffee and gourmet food in a cozy, relaxing and comfortable...
Sun, 09 Feb 2003
Some of the facilities and souvenirs in the Sleman regency that
Some of the facilities and souvenirs in the Sleman regency that make your MICE most memorable: star-rated hotels, sophisticated meeting rooms and unique traditional handicrafts.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003
SriLankan Airlines is pleased to be of service to Indonesia and
SriLankan 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 capacity with the introduction of...
Sun, 09 Feb 2003
True cafes offer relaxing ambience but beware...
True cafes offer relaxing ambience but beware...Joko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Shortly after coffee was first introduced to Europe early in the 1600's through the activities of the East India Company, word about the unique drink quickly spread across the continent.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003
Where: Nestled against the southern Chinese province of
Where: Nestled against the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, Hong Kong is divided into four main areas: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and the Outlying Islands. All its dynamism is squeezed into just 1098-sq-kilometers.Getting there: Cathay Pacific (phone 21-515 1747, www.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003
Popular destination for Indonesians
Popular destination for Indonesians Although many Indonesian tourists are choosing to spend their holidays in Europe or Japan, Hong Kong is still one of the most popular tourist destinations for Indonesians.
Sun, 09 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, 09 Feb 2003
Top Taiwanese author dies after alleged assault by RI maid
Top Taiwanese author dies after alleged assault by RI maidStephanie Low, Agence France-Presse, Taipei Wheelchair-bound leading Taiwanese writer Liu Hsia died at the age of 61 here Saturday, a day after she was hospitalized for injuries allegedly caused by an Indonesian domestic helper, police and...
Sun, 09 Feb 2003
JP/20/INTRO
JP/20/INTRO All work and little rewardText and photos by R. Berto WedhatamaAlthough the people working at a glass recycling center earn only Rp 25 per kilogram for the items they sort, there are no sad faces among them. Their life is hard enough and complaining will not make it better.
Sun, 09 Feb 2003
1001buku: Colors the kid's world with books
1001buku: Colors the kid's world with booksSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta "I've always believed that books are the greatest treasures that a child can have. That is why I joined 1001buku (buku means "book" in Indonesian), an organization that aims to bring more books to underprivileged...
Sun, 09 Feb 2003
When art works and junk mingle in a gallery
When art works and junk mingle in a galleryFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What is the difference between art and garbage?. Apparently, none if you walk into a fundraising exhibition "Garbage Sale" currently held by art community Ruangrupa."It's very difficult to separate art and garbage.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Traditional markets still have charm
Traditional markets still have charmEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the growing number of hypermarkets and supermarkets in Jakarta, traditional markets have not lost their charm with the public.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
1. DISCOURSE: 1 x 50
1. DISCOURSE: 1 x 50 Press freedom and the miracle of RI journalism 2. PRESS: 2 x 34 Government-press relationship on track but needs more attention 3. TIMOR: 2 x 34 Yogyakarta-educated priest becomes E. Timor's first ambassador to RI 4.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exhange (in rupiah) on Feb. 7, 2003:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exhange (in rupiah) on Feb. 7, 2003: ------------------------------------------------------------ Name Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 600 25 2,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS...
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Ahead of 2004 curriculum, teachers must focus more on students
Ahead of 2004 curriculum, teachers must focus more on studentsSimon Marcus Gower Director of Research and Development Harapan Bangsa School Tangerang, Banten The role of the teacher in Indonesia, as with most other places around the world, is changing.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
1. ORGANDA: 3 x 22
1. ORGANDA: 3 x 22 Jakarta bus fares to increase next week despite fuel hike delay 2. DEATH: 1 x 38 Mixed reactions to capital punishment 3. PAPUA: 2 x 30 Politician warn of conflict if Papua split into 3 provinces 4. BALI: 1 x 40 Bali tourist arrivals soar in January 5.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Mechanism unclear for GAM to lay down arms
Mechanism unclear for GAM to lay down armsNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Demilitarization in the restive province of Aceh is scheduled to start on Sunday as part of last December's peace deal to end long-standing hostilities, but exactly how it will work remains unclear.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Poland offers cheap aircraft
Poland offers cheap aircraftThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two Polish aircraft makers PZL-Mielec and PZL-Swidnik have offered their helicopter and airplane products to potential buyers in Indonesia.PZL Swidnik offered several type of multipurpose helicopters, including MI-2, MI-2 Plus, Kania, W-3A Sokol...
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
JP/7/BUDI
JP/7/BUDI Ideology is more than just a mouthful of rice Budiman S. Hartoyo General Chairman Reformed Association of Indonesian Journalists (PWI Reformasi) Jakarta Today's press freedom is the most significant outcome of the reform movement.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Malaysia to fund Airbus A380 purchase for national carrier
Malaysia to fund Airbus A380 purchase for national carrierAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Friday said the government will fund the purchase of six A380 superjumbo aircraft for troubled national carrier Malaysia Airlines because it has access to cheaper funds.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Premier Oil plugs 2 wells in RI
Premier Oil plugs 2 wells in RI LONDON: Premier Oil Friday announced that following drilling in the eastern part of Block A in the Natuna Sea, Indonesia, exploration wells, Kuda Nil-1 and Binturong-1, have both been plugged and abandoned, with hydrocarbon shows.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
'Tracing Hendra's assets difficult'
'Tracing Hendra's assets difficult' JAKARTA: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra claimed on Friday that the government would still have difficulties tracing down the assets of the late Hendra Rahardja.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
rta. The presence of Dome has won the heart of caf enthusiasts as it offers 100 percent Arabica coffee in a cozy, relaxing and
rta. The presence of Dome has won the heart of caf enthusiasts as it offers 100 percent Arabica coffee in a cozy, relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. The growing interest among young executives in having coffee, lunch or dinner at Dome has prompted the management to set up other outlets in Jakarta...
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Parties told to adopt to new law before elections
Parties told to adopt to new law before electionsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political parties contesting the 2004 general elections are urged to meet requirements stipulated in Law No. 31/2002 on political parties immediately, so as not to disrupt the preparations for the elections.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
War jitters already hurting RI export: Businessmen
War jitters already hurting RI export: BusinessmenRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tension evolving in the run-up to imminent war in the Gulf has already dealt a blow to the country's exports, causing fear that Indonesia will not be able to reach its export target growth this year,...
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003Exhibitions* Painting, Donated Prize Winning Paintings, 100% proceeds to Charity, at Gallery Cafe Linggar, Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta, (Tel. 021-71790008), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Feb.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
JP/6/KAHLIL
JP/6/KAHLILDo we need the IMF?Kahlil Rowter Lecturer School of Economics Universitas Indonesia Jakarta The government is mulling whether or not to extend its arrangement with the International Monetary Fund.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
ADVERTORIAL: SUNDAY - FOCUS
ADVERTORIAL: SUNDAY - FOCUSDome's earlier presence in Indonesia started when it established an outlet in Ratu Plaza, South Jakarta, in 2000. The presence of Dome has won the hearts of cafe enthusiasts as it offers 100 percent Arabica coffee and gourmet food in a cozy, relaxing and comfortable...
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Opposition in Indonesia grows to possible U.S. attack on Iraq
Opposition in Indonesia grows to possible U.S. attack on IraqFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An antiwar sentiment pervaded Indonesia as religious organizations and political parties joined force to oppose a possible U.S. attack on Iraq.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Why can't Asia unite even for the sake of its own security?
Why can't Asia unite even for the sake of its own security? For decades, Western experts have complained about the failure of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to learn the value of collective security from Europe's postwar experience.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
A new U.S. communications paradigm:
A new U.S. communications paradigm: 'It's the oil, stupid'Piers GillespieJakarta One intriguing aspect of the inevitable build up to what could be the biggest military catastrophe in this young century is the way in which the two opposing leaders, George W.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
More fuel stations to be built for Jakarta fishermen
More fuel stations to be built for Jakarta fishermenNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Small-scale fishermen will soon be able to procure fuel for their boats at the official price as the city administration has plans to build three fuel stations and a bunker for fishermen this year in...
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Politician warns of conflict if Papua split into 3 province
Politician warns of conflict if Papua split into 3 provinceTiarma Siboro and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Politicians warned on Friday of new conflicts in Papua if the government proceeds with its policy to divide the territory into three smaller provinces.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Government, WB in conflict over telecoms regulatory body
Government, WB in conflict over telecoms regulatory bodyArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Controversy over the need to establish an independent regulatory body in the telecommunications industry resurfaced, when on Friday the government, the World Bank and experts voiced different opinions...
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exhange (in rupiah) on Feb. 7, 2003:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exhange (in rupiah) on Feb. 7, 2003: ------------------------------------------------------------ Name Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 600 25 2,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS...
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
BII expects soaring net profit in '03
BII expects soaring net profit in '03 JAKARTA: Nationalized PT Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) expects its net profit to rise to Rp 275 billion (US$31.2 million) this year from Rp 128 billion in 2002, the bank's chief executive said Friday.The bank plans to provide Rp 2.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Search for missing Cessna continues near Mt. Ciremai
Search for missing Cessna continues near Mt. CiremaiNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java The search continued on Friday for a light plane that has been missing since Thursday and is feared to have crashed in a mountainous area near the West Java town of Kuningan.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Some of the facilities and souvenirs in the Sleman regency that
Some of the facilities and souvenirs in the Sleman regency that make your MICE most memorable: star-rated hotels, sophisticated meeting rooms and unique traditional handicrafts.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Jakarta bus fares to increase next week despite guel hike delay
Jakarta bus fares to increase next week despite guel hike delayAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the central government's decision last month to delay the fuel price hike, the Jakarta administration announced on Friday it would increase bus fares next week.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
What is the cost?
What is the cost? Is there any comparison at all between demonstrators who over- react and cause damage when protesting against the recent price hikes and the release of fraudulent bankers from legal charges? Which of the two groups did more damage to the country? Following on from that, how are...
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Government offers to sell PPD
Government offers to sell PPD JAKARTA: In a bid to save state-run city bus company Perusahaan Pengangkutan Djakarta (PPD), the government is offering to sell the company to either a private company, a foreign investor or the Jakarta administration.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Pavilion renovation cost questioned
Pavilion renovation cost questioned JAKARTA: City Council's Commission B on development affairs announced on Friday that it suspected funds had been misused in the renovation of Jakarta pavilion at the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, which cost the administration Rp 15 billion (US$1.68 million).
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Bali tourists arrivals soar in January
Bali tourists arrivals soar in JanuaryArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bali's tourism showed signs of extraordinary recovery in January, thanks largely to Asian neighbors, who displayed a huge amount of solidarity by sending most visitors to the nation's most famed resort island.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Government-press relationship on track but needs more attention
Government-press relationship on track but needs more attentionBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The media's four-year-old relationship with its former master, the government, has been progressing on the right track, but problems remain in the quality of Indonesia's nascent press...
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Press freedom and the miracle of RI journalism
Press freedom and the miracle of RI journalism The 19th National Press Day falls on Feb. 9 following vast changes in society and in the media itself. The Jakarta Post's Soeryo Winoto interviews Chairman of the Indonesian Press Council Atmakusumah Astraatmadja on the issue.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Police bar bad debtors from leaving the country
Police bar bad debtors from leaving the countryThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police Headquarters has sent a letter to the immigration office asking that 29 former directors, commissioners and shareholders of five shutdown banks be banned from leaving the country.
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
TV Today: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003TVRI 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi6:30 English News Service7:30 Talk Show: Sarapan8:00 DRTV Indonesia 8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi dan Balita9:00 Indonesian Music 10:00 TV Drama: Mujizat10:30 Talk Show11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music:...
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
JP/5/Intro
JP/5/Intro As stipulated by the cessation of hostilities agreement signed by Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), the GAM rebels are to begin disarming by Feb. 9, while the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police will at the same time begin pulling back their combat forces to...
Sat, 08 Feb 2003
Money can buy anything at Tangerang prison
Money can buy anything at Tangerang prisonMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang, Banten The thick walls and iron bars of prison often prove to be no deterrent to those inside trying to get ahold of contraband goods from outside.