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Mon, 03 Feb 2003
In early February last year, heavy rain submerged many parts
In early February last year, heavy rain submerged many parts of the capital, including areas that had never before been touched by flood waters. The flooding claimed many lives and crippled the capital for days.
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
We wish to express our deepest
We wish to express our deepest condolences at the passing ofA. Martoharsono (84 years of age)father of Hyginus Hardoyo, one of our journalists, on Feb. 2, 2003 in Wedi, Klaten, Central JavaThe burial will be in Mayungan, Trunuh subdistrict, Kebon Arum district, Klaten on Feb. 3, 2003 at 2:00 p.m.
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
Regional administrations want to issue bonds for development financing
Regional administrations want to issue bonds for development financingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Citing lack of funding sources, provincial and district administrations lobbied the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to push the central government to allow them to issue bonds as an alternative...
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
27 soldiers desert after being denied Ambon job
27 soldiers desert after being denied Ambon jobYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post Kupang, East Nusa TenggaraAt least 27 soldiers were detained for desertion from the Naibonat Military Headquarters in East Nusa Tenggara province, a local military officer said on Thursday.
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
City budget falls short of serving the public: Critics
City budget falls short of serving the public: CriticsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 2003 city budget, which amounts to Rp 10.98 trillion, will better serve the city administration and council, instead of the general public, critics have said.
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
Chinese enjoy happier New Year's celebrations
Chinese enjoy happier New Year's celebrationsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For most Indonesians of Chinese descent, such as Widyawati, this year's Chinese New Year has been much happier than last year's, mainly because there were no floods.
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
Yangon makes minor Cabinet reshuffle
Yangon makes minor Cabinet reshuffle MYANMAR: Myanmar's military junta announced on Sunday the filling of a position left vacant in its top hierarchy for nearly two years, as well as a minor Cabinet reshuffle. The ruling State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) said that council member Lt. Gen.
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
Today - 04th February 2003 Sri Lanka celebrates her fifty-fifth (55th) anniversary of gaining Independence from colonial rulers
Today - 04th February 2003 Sri Lanka celebrates her fifty-fifth (55th) anniversary of gaining Independence from colonial rulers. It is my great pleasure on this very special day to address the Indonesian friends, the Sri Lankans and others who have had roots in Sri Lanka.
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
Indonesia to be lead-fuel free by 2005: Minister
Indonesia to be lead-fuel free by 2005: MinisterJohannes Simbolon and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The government declared on Saturday that Indonesians will enjoy much cleaner air by 2005, when all of the vehicles on the country's roads are expected to be using unleaded gasoline.
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
Eliminating subsidies
Eliminating subsidies From Koran Tempo What is considered good is not necessarily right. This is the picture of a decision made by the government to ease the nation's financial burdens. The government has argued that the decision to increase fuel prices was based on relieving the burden of the...
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
Maluku police want convicted separatists detained
Maluku police want convicted separatists detainedAziz Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, Maluku Police in the war-torn province of Maluku have called for the arrest of two separatist leaders, who remain free despite having been sentenced to three years in jail last week, in order to maintain peace in...
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
S. Korean envoy travels to US, Japan on North's nuclear ambitions
S. Korean envoy travels to US, Japan on North's nuclear ambitions Seoul envoy travels to U.S. on North's nuke ambitions Agence France-Presse SeoulA special envoy of South Korea's president-elect Roh Moo-Hyun left for the United States on Sunday to push for a peaceful solution to the standoff over...
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
Experience with
Experience with Allianz InsuranceOn Dec. 12, 2002, I visited a physician at the Omni Medical Center, one of the hospitals in Jakarta registered as a member of the Allianz Health Insurance network, for help with an annoying pain around my "twelfth thoracic vertebrae".
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
Regions allowed to seek foreign loans
Regions allowed to seek foreign loans JAKARTA: In another development regarding regions' financing sources, the Ministry of Finance has issued a decree allowing regions to seek foreign loans.Minister of Finance Boediono issued over the weekend a ministerial decree allowing such a move -- following...
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
Sex workers face lack of free condoms in Batam
Sex workers face lack of free condoms in BatamFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Wanda Yolanda gambles with her life every time she decides not to spend Rp 15,000 (US$1.60) on a package of condoms for her line of work.
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
Oil and gas investors warn of RI's waning attraction
Oil and gas investors warn of RI's waning attractionThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Oil and gas investors warned on Saturday of Indonesia's waning attraction and urged the government to improve regulations and the sector's fiscal environment to revive investor confidence.
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
Swimmers told to be cautious
Swimmers told to be cautiousNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Swimming is certainly one of the world's most favorite pastimes with people diving into swimming pools, sometimes to imitate renowned Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe or just to have fun in the water with friends and relatives.
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
Indonesian military still to win over U.S.
Indonesian military still to win over U.S.Lee Kim Chew, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Human rights activists protested vigorously when American lawmakers voted last week to provide funds for the Indonesian military despite the lack of reforms.They overreacted.
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
[b] Cambodia to mend ties
Cambodia to mend ties with Thailand after riots Lawrence Bartlett Agence France-Presse Phnom PenhA shaken Cambodian government faces the tricky task this week of repairing damage to its reputation and regional relations after being widely accused of responsibility for devastating anti-Thai riots.
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
Southeast Asia to remain competitive in manufacturing: Singapore
Southeast Asia to remain competitive in manufacturing: Singapore Agence France-Presse, Singapore Southeast Asia will remain competitive as a manufacturing base despite the rapid growth of industries in China, Singapore Trade Minister George Yeo said Wednesday.
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
Worker finds live ammunition
Worker finds live ammunition JAKARTA: A construction worker, Suwarno, found live ammunition on Saturday while he was working on Jl. Tanjung Lengkong in Bidara Cina subdistrict, East Jakarta.Suwarno found the ammunition after digging 50 centimeters down.
Mon, 03 Feb 2003
1. APBD: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4x12
1. APBD: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4x12 City budget falls short of serving public interest: Critics 2. IMLEK: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2x 24 Chinese enjoy happier New Year's celebrations 3. SWIM: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 37 Swimmers told to be cautious 4. SPEAK: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 30 'We're powerless to do anything about it'
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
JP/20/INTRO
JP/20/INTRO Gong Xi!Text and photos P.J. LeoEveryone is seeing red. The Chinese New Year is upon us and it is being celebrated in most parts of the city with a wide variety of attractive, culturally rich traditions.
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
Indonesians saved from prostitution
Indonesians saved from prostitution MALAYSIA: Malaysian authorities rescued 10 Indonesian women who were allegedly smuggled into Sabah on Kalimantan island and forced into prostitution, AP reported.Malaysian police and Indonesian immigration officials raided a hotel in Keningau town and freed the...
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
In and around Bukittinggi, West Sumatra
In and around Bukittinggi, West SumatraRachel Rinaldo, Contributor, Bukittinggi, West Sumatra After nearly six months of living in the heat of Jakarta, I was ready to spend some time in the mountains. A 12-day trip to Sumatra with my husband and parents provided the perfect opportunity; we spent...
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
Soldier shot colleague dead
Soldier shot colleague dead INDONESIA: A soldier has been shot dead by afellow soldier in Aceh province, AFP reported.Second Sgt. Zellwijal was shot with a semi-automatic rifle by his colleague, First Pvt. Yuliasri, on Friday in Simpang Paya village, NorthAceh, said Maj.
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
Shaggy live at Senayan: Heats up, treats Jakarta reggae lovers
Shaggy live at Senayan: Heats up, treats Jakarta reggae loversJoseph Mangga, Contributor, Jakarta Jakarta's pop music fans were treated last Tuesday night to a two-hour high-energy performance by Jamaican-American reggae singer Shaggy at the Senayan Indoor Tennis Courts.
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
`Imlek' brings rain, fortune for beggars
`Imlek' brings rain, fortune for beggarsEvi Mariani and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Heavy rains poured down on most parts of the city late Friday evening, the eve of Chinese Lunar New Year, heralding good blessings and fortune in the coming year for both the Chinese community...
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
Business directory on CD-ROM helps you find leads
Business directory on CD-ROM helps you find leadsZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id Seven years ago, I worked in partnership with a friend from Singapore and started a small direct mail business in Jakarta.
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
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==================================================(Caption for spotlight column. Client: PT Ford Motor Indonesia) FORD MOTOR INDONESIA ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT: PT FORD MOTOR INDONESIA recently announced the five recipients for its grants for the conservation and environmental program.
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
On The Shelves
On The Shelves Leadership Quotient: Perempuan Pemimpin Indonesia; by Martha Tilaar and Wulan Tilaar Widarto; PT Gramedia Widiasarana Indonesia, Jakarta 2003Martha Tilaar is inseparable from the beauty business.
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
TV Program: Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003TVRI 5:03 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Sports Feature8:00 DRTV8:30 Variety Show: Arena Kece9:00 Film: Si Unyil9:30 Bando10:30 TV Drama: Rumah Kita11:00 Maskum Show12:00 p.m.
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
`Cakrawala' rides the Chinese cultural revival
`Cakrawala' rides the Chinese cultural revivalEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For almost a full decade in the 1990s, Radio Cakrawala had to be content with being a nondescript private radio station with little to distinguish it from among the many other private radio stations operating in...
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
Southeast Asia to remain competitive in manufacturing: Singapore
Southeast Asia to remain competitive in manufacturing: Singapore Agence France-Presse, Singapore Southeast Asia will remain competitive as a manufacturing base despite the rapid growth of industries in China, Singapore Trade Minister George Yeo said Wednesday.
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
Landslide kills 10 in Kuningan, W. Java
Landslide kills 10 in Kuningan, W. JavaNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Kuningan, West Java Rescue workers and local villagers continued on Saturday the search for the two remaining bodies of at least 10 people killed in a landslide that buried their houses in Cantilan village, in the West Java town...
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
Awam Wahono draws final match to win 2003 Pusam Cup
Awam Wahono draws final match to win 2003 Pusam CupMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda, East Kalimantan FIDE Master (FM) Awam Wahono drew with Grand Master (GM) Edhi Handoko in 16 moves to win the Pusam Cup chess tournament here on Saturday.
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
`Razor revolution' leaves no room for errors
`Razor revolution' leaves no room for errorsEdwin Pieroelie, Contributor, Jakarta There's a growing revolution in Jakarta sweeping through public and private offices, among our elders and youth, across the full demographic range of citizens.
Sun, 02 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, 02 Feb 2003
Chinese consumers most optimistic in Asia-Pacific region
Chinese consumers most optimistic in Asia-Pacific region Agence France-Presse, Singapore Consumers in China have the most optimistic economic outlook in the Asia-Pacific region, with confidence also strong in Malaysia, Thailand and New Zealand, according to a survey released Wednesday.
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
`Imlek' blessed, but equality still elusive
`Imlek' blessed, but equality still elusiveHera Diani and Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Commercialism never fails to adapt to the latest situation, the most recent example being the celebration of the Chinese New Year, called Imlek here.
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
Milk fish, a traditional dish for `Imlek' in Jakarta
Milk fish, a traditional dish for `Imlek' in JakartaMaria Endah Hulupi, I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Traditional vendors usually display beautiful cut flowers along a small street in Rawa Belong, West Jakarta.
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
Bali fund raising held in S'pore
Bali fund raising held in S'pore SINGAPORE: Ambassadors from nine countries and celebrities will man the bar and mix cocktails at a Singapore fund-raiser for Bali.Thursday's event at Zouk, a popular pub, is aimed at attracting 2,000 people and raising S$ 50,000 forthe island, racked by a terrorist...
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
Farah Angsana hits Paris catwalk
Farah Angsana hits Paris catwalk Last year in Carrousel du Louvre Paris, Farah Angsana presented her men's wear collection, in which the diverse ethnicity of Indonesia played a major part. The Medan-born designer used Sumatra tenun (weaving) in her belts, sarongs, Acehnese embroidery and silk...
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
Samsuridjal gives all he has to help those with HIV
Samsuridjal gives all he has to help those with HIVDebbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post JakartaWhen a group of health workers and community leaders leisurely chatted with an HIV positive woman on her veranda, residents in a village in Indramayu regency, West Java were startled.
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
Scusa: Sparkling new venue lights up Jakarta pub scene
Scusa: Sparkling new venue lights up Jakarta pub scene I don't know about you, but I've never had much time for those pubs-cum-restaurants, and visa versa, where the diners and imbibers are forced to sit in unholy proximity to each other.
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
Where to Stay in Bukittinggi:
Where to Stay in Bukittinggi: There are inexpensive hotels and homestays on Jl. Ahmad Yani, Jl. Teuku Umar, and Jl. Benteng (on the way to the fort). The only upscale option is the centrally-located Novotel, on Jl.Laras Datuk Bandaro.
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
In early February last year, heavy rain submerged many parts
In early February last year, heavy rain submerged many parts of the capital, including areas that had never before been touched by flood waters. The flooding claimed many lives and crippled the capital for days.
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
Nature-inspired home an oasis in the city
Nature-inspired home an oasis in the cityMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As more people reach out and try to get in touch with nature, they are increasingly incorporating elements of nature into their homes in the ultimate marriage of modern convenience and natural solitude.
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
Publisher Eric Oey wants to see RI reading
Publisher Eric Oey wants to see RI readingLila Fitri Aly, Contributor, Jakarta Eric Oey said there was no holiday for a real businessman. Night or day and weekday or weekend are just the same. Meetings are held any time and any place.
Sun, 02 Feb 2003
In early February last year, heavy rain submerged many parts
In early February last year, heavy rain submerged many parts of the capital, including areas that had never before been touched by flood waters. The flooding claimed many lives and crippled the capital for days.