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Mon, 26 Feb 2001
Akbar asks his party members to be patient
Akbar asks his party members to be patient JAKARTA (JP): Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung has urged party members nationwide to remain patient amid continuing calls for the party to be dissolved.Addressing a gathering of hundreds of party members in Bandar Lampung, the capital of Lampung, on...
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
Cuban coach for national judokas
Cuban coach for national judokas SEMARANG (JP): Indonesian Judo Association (PJSI) deputy secretary-general Ajie Koesmantri said on Saturday that the National Sports Council (KONI) would help the association by hiring a Cuban coach to boost national judokas performance in the Kuala Lumpur Southeast...
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
Two state firms to jointly build power plant in Sumatra
Two state firms to jointly build power plant in Sumatra JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PT Indonesia Power and state-owned coal mine operator PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam have agreed to jointly build a power plant in South Sumatra which they claimed could produce the cheapest electricity...
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
PSM beats Pelita 1-0, Barito crushes Gelora 4-0
PSM beats Pelita 1-0, Barito crushes Gelora 4-0 JAKARTA (JP): Defending champions PSM Makassar beat host Pelita Solo 1-0 at the Manahan Stadium in Surakarta, Central Java, on Sunday in the eastern division of the Bank Mandiri soccer league.
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
RHB to sell Indonesian firm
RHB to sell Indonesian firm KUALA LUMPUR (AFX-ASIA): RHB Capital Bhd. said it has identified a potential buyer for its 85 percent stake in Jakarta- based stockbrokerage PT Rashid Hussain Securities, but negotiations on the terms and conditions are still ongoing.
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
Village Councils
Village CouncilsFrom Warta KotaEstablishment of the village councils (DK) in January 2001 was canceled because it was supposed to have violated the Regional Regulation No 5/2000 regarding the formation of a DK, and thus establishment of the bodies must be reprocessed in March, 2001.
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
PDI-P to lobby other parties for coalition
PDI-P to lobby other parties for coalition SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): The chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), Sutjipto, has confirmed that the party is lobbying other political parties to form a coalition,...
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
PBSI to stage age group c'ships
PBSI to stage age group c'ships MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): The Central Java chapter of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) will stage the third Pro Ace Age Group Badminton National Championships here from March 12 to March 17.
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
Aramco expands RP operation
Aramco expands RP operation MANILA (AFP): The Philippine government has secured a commitment from the Saudi Arabian Oil Co. that it will expand its operations here, a presidential palace statement said Saturday.
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
From Jakarta to Mecca with faith
From Jakarta to Mecca with faithBy Esta Sallvithya Dirgantari JAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesians take many ways to Rome before their dream of traveling to Mecca on the haj pilgrimage comes true.Some of them have to take an arduous, long and winding road in the process, while for others leaving for...
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
Hendrawan's racket sells for Rp 4m
Hendrawan's racket sells for Rp 4m JAKARTA (JP): Hendrawan's racket, used when he grabbed the 2000 Sydney Olympics badminton silver medal, fetched Rp 4 million (US$417) in the Atlet Peduli (Athletes Care) charity match and auction at the Siliwangi Stadium in Bandung on Saturday.
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand bureaucracies rated low
Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand bureaucracies rated low SINGAPORE (AFP): Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia have the best bureaucracies in Asia, while Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and India have the most cumbersome, a report said on Sunday.
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
'Balibo' case awaits revelation of key suspect
'Balibo' case awaits revelation of key suspectBy Aboeprijadi Santoso AMSTERDAM (JP): The brutal attack that killed five Australia- based journalists in Balibo, East Timor, on Oct. 16, 1975 remains relevant even today.
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
Postcard from a factory
Postcard from a factory All is certainly not well in factories producing Nike shoes in Indonesia. A recent survey, by Baltimore-based Global Alliance for Workers and Communities, of more than 4,000 workers in nine Nike-contracted factories revealed some disturbing facts.
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
PT Indofood posts Rp 6456b net income
PT Indofood posts Rp 6456b net income JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's largest instant noodle maker, publicly-listed PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, announced on Sunday a 5 percent growth in earnings before interest and taxes last year to Rp 2.4 trillion (US$252 million at the current rate).
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
Communal clashes in Sampit spread
Communal clashes in Sampit spread JAKARTA (JP): Communal clashes in Sampit, Central Kalimantan, which have already claimed hundreds of lives, spread to the capital of Palangkaraya on Sunday.Groups of men armed with traditional mandau swords and wearing red headbands -- said to be Dayaks --...
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
Public told to buy only certified livestock
Public told to buy only certified livestock JAKARTA (JP): The head of the Jakarta Husbandry office, Edi Setiarto, called on the public on Sunday to make sure that the cows and goats to be sacrificed in celebration of the March 5 Idul Adha Islamic Day of Sacrifice are certified.
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
Earthquake shakes Manado
Earthquake shakes Manado MANADO, North Sulawesi: A strong earthquake rocked Manado on Saturday, but no casualties or major structural damage were reported.The quake occurred at around 3:30 p.n. and lasted several minutes.
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
Amending the central bank law
Amending the central bank lawBy Tony Hartono WELLINGTON, New Zealand (JP): The Bank Indonesia Act was finally passed two years ago in 1999. Some observers argue that the law has technical weaknesses, while others believe that the Act must be amended in order to become more operational.
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
Market undeterred by RI-IMF rift, security concerns
Market undeterred by RI-IMF rift, security concerns JAKARTA (JP): The local equity market continued its upward movement last week amid waves of negative sentiment about strained relations between Indonesia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and an outbreak of ethnic clashes in Central...
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
VP warns against regional egoism
VP warns against regional egoism JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri warned local administrations on Saturday on the dangers of creeping regional egoism, which could jeopardize ties with the central government and undermine national unity.
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
Indonesia's presidential crisis: Four Scenarios
Indonesia's presidential crisis: Four Scenarios The following is an excerpt from a February report by the Brussels-based International Crisis Group, presented last week in Jakarta. JAKARTA: The future of President Abdurrahman Wahid, or Gus Dur, hangs on the positions taken by the five major blocs...
Mon, 26 Feb 2001
WB warning highlights tougher stance on Indonesia
WB warning highlights tougher stance on Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): A stern warning on Friday from the World Bank highlights a tougher stance by Indonesia's major lenders, including the International Monetary Fund, on the government due to its foot-dragging in the implementation of key economic reform...
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Guess What? Zoraya Perucha
Guess What? Zoraya Perucha Former national athlete and film star Zoraya Perucha has to slow down these days. The dynamic woman can no longer walk fast. No, she even has to use a crutch as she strained her muscles during exercise about three weeks ago.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
WBC pledges support for RI's pro boxing
WBC pledges support for RI's pro boxing JAKARTA (JP): The World Boxing Council (WBC) has offered to assist Indonesia with the composition of standards for professional boxing management and in the development of professional boxers, the council's president, Jose Sulaiman, told a media briefing at...
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
RI wins 6 golds in AMA Int'l
RI wins 6 golds in AMA Int'l JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia managed to bring home six golds, two silvers and two bronzes in the AMA International Open Championships in Nottingham, England, on Feb. 17 and Feb. 18.National karateka Umar Syarif attained gold in the men's +80kgs kumite.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Children's Film 9:30 Sports 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Children's Program 3:00 News 3:30 Religious Teachings 4:00 Children's Program 5:00 News 5:30 Children's Program 6:00 Student's Program...
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
JICA provides four swimming coaches
JICA provides four swimming coaches SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Swimming Federation's Central Java chapter will be assisted by four Japanese coaches thanks to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Jakarta lacks sense of art: Sculptor
Jakarta lacks sense of art: SculptorBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Sculptors of public art in the capital city of Jakarta should always be ready to be disappointed as their works might be abused either by the city administration or people in general.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Snapshot
SnapshotPhoto A: MalukuJP/Edith HartantoHELPING HANDS: A group of foreign envoys accompanied by the Minister of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure Erna Witoelar (third left) pose with residents of Tuwada, a mixed Christian and Muslim village in the remote Halmahera islands of North Maluku.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Knocking at the sturdy wall named ABRI
Knocking at the sturdy wall named ABRI TNI Bukan Tentara RakyatBy Coen Husain PontohPublished by Solidaritas Nusa Bangsa, 2000Page, 198Price : Rp 17,000 JAKARTA (JP): You are jailed for opposing the military's involvement in politics.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Agenda
Agenda Light Ornaments art exhibition at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said kav. S-3, Kuningan-Jakarta 12950, from Feb. 28 through March 24, 2001. The exhibition will display distinguished lamp designs known as Gispen lamps produced from around l920 as well as traditional and contemporary designs...
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
East Timor
East TimorCorrection: Several words are missing in the second paragraph from the bottom of the letter titled Macau model for East Timor in the Feb. 24 edition. The sentence should read: " ... in a globalized world, competing on the strength of economic factors would be 'fair game' and acceptable...
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Nike whisks athletes into the digital age
Nike whisks athletes into the digital age JAKARTA (JP): Nike Inc. is taking athletes into the digital age with a new high-tech sports gear division called nike[techlab - where athlete-inspired innovations and technology collide.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Opposition, sultan at odd
Opposition, sultan at odd KOTA BARU, Malaysia (Reuters): Malaysia's opposition Kelantan state government said on Saturday it plans a special sitting of its legislature to strip powers from its royal ruler.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
MidPlaza Superblock, the broadband-ready building
MidPlaza Superblock, the broadband-ready building If you are considering setting up an office, you might want to look for an office space that is equipped to cater to all your needs in this era of information.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Guess What? AM Fatwa
Guess What? AM Fatwa Political reporters who were busy covering the latest news in the House of Representatives/People's Consultative Assembly (DPR/MPR) building on Thursday sensed something unusual when the National Mandate Party (PAN) deputy chairman, AM Fatwa, called a news conference.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
An experiment in special interest tourism
An experiment in special interest tourismBy Dewi Anggraeni YOGYAKARTA (JP): Tourism has evolved. The last decades of the 20th century have seen several changes to international tourism. To begin with, the flow is no longer only west-west, west-east or west-anywhere exotic.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
'I am forgiving and not resentful'
'I am forgiving and not resentful' Popularly known as Iis Dahlia, Iis Laeliyah, 29, is an icon of the country's dangdut music industry who further boosts her popularity by belting out Indian duets with singer Ashraff.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Sex a hot topic in print media, radio and television stations
Sex a hot topic in print media, radio and television stations Kontak Harmoni HemavitonScreened on RCTITime: 10 p.m. JAKARTA (JP): A woman called talk-show hosts at a TV station complaining of a sex problem -- she could never have an orgasm.The hosts, famous sexologist Dr. Naek L.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001Exhibitions * Photo: Indonesian Press Photo Service's (Ipphos) photos (1945 - 1950), I See Gallery, The Polish cultural center, Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, until Feb. 28. * Painting Bramasto's Collections 1939-1996, Gallery Twilite Cafe, Jl.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Refugees scramble to leave Sampit
Refugees scramble to leave Sampit JAKARTA (JP): It was a mad scramble as thousands of refugees trying to escape the riot which has swept Sampit, Central Kalimantan, on Saturday rushed to board a navy ship taking them away from ethnic violence which has claimed over 210 lives.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Bianpoen finds Jakarta is getting worse
Bianpoen finds Jakarta is getting worseBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): The 71-year old scholar Bianpoen felt bitter and desperate when he saw his beloved city of Jakarta inundated by water last week."I have never experienced such a bad situation. Jakarta is presently in a dilapidated condition.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Gus Dur warns of 'politicization' by MPs
Gus Dur warns of 'politicization' by MPsBy Budiman Moerdijat CAIRO (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Saturday that Indonesia's newfound freedom had been "politicized" by a number of legislators to undermine the authority of his leadership and the country's unity.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Indonesia meets Pakistan in Asian Cup final
Indonesia meets Pakistan in Asian Cup final JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Pakistan are set for a final showdown in the fourth Asian Cup Baseball Championship at Bung Karno Baseball Stadium on Sunday.Winner of the second division's final is promoted to first division and competes at the Asian Baseball...
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Still Playing
Still Playing JAKARTA (JP): for this weekend, local theaters offers some good and mediocre movies for film lovers. The Jakarta Post's contributor Joko E.Anwar Duets (Drama/Comedy, 112 minutes). Starring Maria Bello, Andre Braugher, Paul Giamatti, Huey Lewis, Gwyneth Paltrow.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Composer Alfred Simanjuntak brings out tunes to unite all
Composer Alfred Simanjuntak brings out tunes to unite allBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Alfred Simanjuntak composed famous and monumental songs, but whenever his works are mentioned, people often attribute them as the works of another composer, the late Cornel Simanjuntak.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Healthy way of living helps control dandruff
Healthy way of living helps control dandruffBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): An active young woman scratches her itchy scalp and secretly looks at her shoulders and seems unhappy when she notices reddish damp dirt on her nails and white scurf scattered on her shoulders.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Local cartoons culturally rich but lack original character
Local cartoons culturally rich but lack original characterBy Yusuf Susilo JAKARTA (JP): Japanese, American and European cartoons have their own characteristics. It is, therefore, only natural that observers, animators and cartoonists are eager to see Indonesian cartoons with Indonesian character.
Sun, 25 Feb 2001
Cibubur camping ground to become history
Cibubur camping ground to become historyBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): The majestic trees shade a vast green area under which stand some small chalets and huts, where scouts and other youth groups often hold gatherings and conduct various educational activities.