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Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Developing SMEs in digital era
Developing SMEs in digital eraBy Daniel Kingsley This is the first of two articles on advancing small and medium enterprises. JAKARTA (JP): Private sector small enterprises will have a major impact on the overall development and growth potential of the economy during the latter stages of the...
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Entrepreneurs urged to embrace e-commerce
Entrepreneurs urged to embrace e-commerce SINGAPORE (AFP): The APEC group is to rally millions of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Asia-Pacific region to embrace electronic commerce to prevent a digital divide as it opens up trade.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Andi believes fellow activists already dead
Andi believes fellow activists already dead JAKARTA (JP): Political activist Andi Arief has attracted public attention by announcing that he no longer believes 14 fellow activists who disappeared in 1998 are still alive."I am sure that they died a long time ago.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Yayuk and Irawati partner to win Circuit-1 women's doubles final
Yayuk and Irawati partner to win Circuit-1 women's doubles final JAKARTA (JP): Yayuk Basuki and Irawati Moerid Iskandar shone in the US$10,000 Indonesia Women's Circuit-1 doubles final, winning the title with a 7-5, 7-5 victory over Choi Young-ja and Kim Eun-sok of South Korea at the Kemayoran...
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
No internal feud in PDI-P: Theo Syafe'i
No internal feud in PDI-P: Theo Syafe'i JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) deputy chairman Theo Syafe'i discounted talk of a rift in the party, and said the emergence of alternative candidates to Megawati Soekarnoputri for party chief was welcomed.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Business forum in S'pore
Business forum in S'pore SINGAPORE (AP): Business leaders from around Asia will meet in Singapore next week to discuss business practices for expanding operations in the region.Indonesian Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry, Kwik Kian Gie, will give a keynote address.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Loggers threaten to stop operation in East Kalimantan
Loggers threaten to stop operation in East Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): Seventy-seven loggers in East Kalimantan have threatened to close down their operation in response to continued conflicts with local communities, a loggers' association executive said.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Confidence key to Indonesia's recovery: WB
Confidence key to Indonesia's recovery: WB JAKARTA (JP): World Bank president James Wolfensohn said here on Sunday that Indonesia's economic recovery was underway but social issues and politics remained a factor affecting confidence.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Shopping in traditional markets
Shopping in traditional marketsFrom KompasThe media recently reported that hypermarkets constituted a threat to retail traders and traditional markets.Actually it is not the hypermarkets which threaten retailers and traditional markets.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
City unveils plan to beautify its parks
City unveils plan to beautify its parks JAKARTA (JP): The City Park Agency announced last Thursday an ambitious beautification project for 2000 fiscal year at a cost of Rp 11.9 billion (US$1.65 million). In comparison, the city administration spent Rp 2.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Two strangled to death
Two strangled to death JAKARTA (JP): Taman Sari Police are investigating the murder of two family members living at Jl. Badila No. 2, Taman Sari subdistrict, West Jakarta, on Sunday morning."Twenty-four-year-old Parianto Chandra and his mother Oen Soen Jin, 63, were found dead this morning by...
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Megawati supporters gather in Temanggung
Megawati supporters gather in Temanggung TEMANGGUNG, Central Java: About 10,000 supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) gathered here on Saturday afternoon to express support for Megawati Soekarnoputri's reelection as party chief.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Calm returns to Soekarno-Hatta toll road
Calm returns to Soekarno-Hatta toll road TANGERANG (JP): An uneasy calm returned to the toll road leading to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Sunday, after an overnight incident in which thousands of locals staged a protest along the road.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Inco slashes nickel operation
Inco slashes nickel operation TORONTO (AFP): Nickel giant Inco, which has already halted development of the Voisey's Bay nickel field in Newfoundland because of a clash with the provincial government, said Friday it was slashing its staff in St. John's.Development of the US$4.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Police to probe source of Haryogi's rifle
Police to probe source of Haryogi's rifle BANDUNG (JP): National Police chief Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo said on Saturday that the National Police were planning to reinvestigate the source of an AK-47 automatic rifle reportedly found in the possession of Haryogi Maulana.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Fly your kite and see your prayers answered
Fly your kite and see your prayers answeredBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): People play all kinds of games all the time, from boxing each other to kicking ball, but what makes Peggy happiest is pulling strings.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Shaman questioned over sex scam
Shaman questioned over sex scam CILACAP, Central Java (JP): At least 35 women in the Cilacap area have been swindled out of millions of rupiah and duped into having sexual relations with a shaman who claimed to able to make them more attractive.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Subagyo denies meddling in son's investigation
Subagyo denies meddling in son's investigation JAKARTA (JP): Former Army chief Gen. Subagyo said on Sunday that he had never interfered with the investigation into the alleged involvement of his son, Second Lt.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Gus Dur's Cabinet
Gus Dur's Cabinet Speculations that President Abdurrahman Wahid is about to revamp his Cabinet have persisted this past week. So strong are the rumors that one suspects some of them have actually been planted to generate public pressure on Gus Dur to remove certain members of the Cabinet.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Police seize four alleged smuggled luxury cars
Police seize four alleged smuggled luxury cars JAKARTA (JP): City traffic police chief Col. Nyoman Sukesna said his officers confiscated three Mercedes and a Land Cruiser from the residence of a prominent figure on Jl. Barito, Kebayoran Baru, in South Jakarta, early on Saturday morning.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Direct vote suggested for local officials
Direct vote suggested for local officials JAKARTA (JP): A law observer suggested on Friday that the government introduce a direct voting system in the election for local officials such as regents, mayors and governors to prevent the practice of money politics.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
ASEAN urged to spend more on social safety nets
ASEAN urged to spend more on social safety nets MANILA (AFP): The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was on Saturday urged to spend more on social safety nets following the severe financial crisis that hit in 1997.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Maluku to dump weapons into sea
Maluku to dump weapons into sea AMBON, Maluku: Provincial military and police chiefs are slated on Monday morning to dump into the sea some 4,000 confiscated weapons seized during security raids in restive Maluku in the past couple of months.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Instalation Exhibition: Pangaradeon Ni Oroan (Persiapan Pengantin Perempuan, by Altje Ully Panjaitan, Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), Feb. 17 to March 17.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Investors in Batam 'unshaken by unrest'
Investors in Batam 'unshaken by unrest' BATAM (JP): The head of the Batam Island Authority, Ismeth Abdullah, said over the weekend foreign investors remained confident in Batam despite recent violence targeting foreign investments on neighboring Bintan.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Dutch officials aghast at damages
Dutch officials aghast at damages JAKARTA (JP): Damages at several Jakarta's old and protected buildings have stunned a group of visiting Dutch government officials, who are here for a week-long orientation on heritage.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Axis chiefs skip Muslim gathering
Axis chiefs skip Muslim gathering JAKARTA (JP): Tens of thousands of supporters of Muslim-based political parties attended an "axis force" gathering at Senayan Sports Stadium in Central Jakarta on Sunday to call for Muslim unity.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Dress up and enter the Year of the Dragon
Dress up and enter the Year of the DragonBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): The dragon is not always scary despite its sharp claws and fire breath. It can also be flirtatious and an inspiration for three Jakartan designers.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
SingTel completes Thai deal
SingTel completes Thai deal SINGAPORE (AP): Singapore Telecommunications said late Friday it has completed the acquisition of a 20 percent stake in Advanced Information System PCL, Thailand's largest mobile phone operator.SingTel has increased its stake in Advanced Info to 20 percent from 18.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Robbers fled with Rp 120 million
Robbers fled with Rp 120 million BOGOR (JP): Ciawi Police subprecinct detectives are looking for clues left by 10 armed men who stole furniture, two cars and petty cash all worth Rp 120 million (US$16,000) from a house in Muara Jaya village of Caringin, early on Sunday morning.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Letter to Gus Dur and Megawati
Letter to Gus Dur and Megawati Although I am an old soldier and veteran of Indonesia's War of Independence (1945-1949), I cannot consider myself an expert in Indonesian politics. But I would like to convey my views regarding the direction in which our renewal is heading, because I do not want to...
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Bank Mandiri chief vows to go ahead with planned IPO
Bank Mandiri chief vows to go ahead with planned IPO BATAM (JP): The president of giant state Bank Mandiri, Robby Djohan, vowed to press ahead with plans to offer between 25 percent and 30 percent of the bank's shares through an initial public offering (IPO) in October.
Mon, 21 Feb 2000
Central Java urged to drop bid to host PON
Central Java urged to drop bid to host PON SEMARANG (JP): The Central Java legislative council urged the provincial administration not to continue its efforts to host the 16th National Games (PON) after losing to South Sumatra in last week's bidding for the Games.
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
TNI chief gets military honor
TNI chief gets military honor SINGAPORE (AP): Indonesian defense chief Admiral Widodo A.S. visited Singapore on Saturday to receive a military honor, the government said.Widodo, commander-in-chief of Indonesian Military, was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by Singapore's Minister of Defense...
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Agenda
Agenda Painting Exhibition: Impressive 2000, by Agus Budiyanto, on show in the lobby of the World Trade Center, Jl. Jend. Sudirman kav. 29-31, from Feb. 14 through Feb. 20. For Agus Budiyanto, this is his first single painting exhibition after having been involved in water color painting.
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Lebanon to host Asian Cup: AFC executive
Lebanon to host Asian Cup: AFC executive KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Asian Football Confederation (AFC) supremo Peter Velappan on Saturday said the Asian Cup finals will be played in Lebanon despite this month's Israeli bombing."I want to tell you ...
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Tying the knot in unfamiliar ways for lasting memories
Tying the knot in unfamiliar ways for lasting memoriesBy William Furney JAKARTA (JP): Ahh, spring is in the air and all around young men have a certain spring in their step as they reflect on matters of the heart. Well, the former would be the case if you were living on a continent other than Asia.
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Money no matter when wedding
Money no matter when weddingBy Stevie Emilia It is the Year of the Golden Dragon, which supposedly brings luck and prosperity for all. Many believe it is the perfect time to get married. JAKARTA (JP): Get married in 2000 or forget it.
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
KKF festival to honor best local films
KKF festival to honor best local filmsBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): Illegal VCDs are easily found in shops and along the sidewalks here. They are even available in remote villages. The poor sound and picture of these illegal VCDs are appropriate, since the majority of these films are not good, as...
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Olympics chief in Bangkok as Thailand bids for Summer Games
Olympics chief in Bangkok as Thailand bids for Summer Games BANGKOK (Agencies): International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Juan Antonio Samaranch met Thai sports officials on Saturday, three weeks after Thailand said it was bidding for the 2008 summer Games.
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Guess What? Tantowi Yahya
Guess What? Tantowi Yahya His popularity as presenter is hard to deny. But Tantowi Yahya is not a person who is easily satisfied.His company Ceepee Productions, which handles cassette distribution and event production, is progressing rapidly thanks to his business sense.
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Laila
LailaBarefooted Laila smilingly strolled the streets of Jatinegara in East Jakarta She was not properly dressed and the people like to behold her shapely naked breastsChildren found it aberrant and closed their eyes with their hands While drivers are not that shy They had a wild fantasy: "Oh God,...
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Homecoming
HomecomingBy Dewi Rubiyanti I want to leave Jakarta immediately, return to my village on the north coast of Central Java.I am in trouble because I lost my job. The bank where I used to work was liquidated. I am not lamenting my fate, though.
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Traditional beauty treatment important for brides-to-be
Traditional beauty treatment important for brides-to-be JAKARTA (JP): Heaven forbid that your wedding should be marred by breakouts, mascara smudges or a hair disaster.Planning your beauty routine in advance is necessary to ensure that you'll be stress-free and glowing on the big day.
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Orders from Bali keep gamelanmakers afloat
Orders from Bali keep gamelanmakers afloatText and photos by Ali Budiman SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Thirty-five-year-old Harwanto does not care about the dust which makes his face and body black. His strong hands hold a long pair of pincers to pull out a red hot sheet of copper mixed with tin.
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
'Arok Dedes': An engaging way to tell history
'Arok Dedes': An engaging way to tell historyArok Dedes By Pramoedya Ananta Toer Hasta Mitra, Jakarta, December 1999 418 pages Rp 35,000. JAKARTA (JP): One of the most intellectually rewarding privileges of living in this era is that you get to choose your own reading material.
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
A gloomy picture of a Dutch colonial inheritance
A gloomy picture of a Dutch colonial inheritanceBy Sumanto YOGYAKARTA (JP): In the beginning, she felt ashamed stretching out her right hand, begging for money from passers-by. But now she has gotten used to it, and her five children have joined her in the work.
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
RI shuttlers lose to South Korea in Uber Cup semis
RI shuttlers lose to South Korea in Uber Cup semis JAKARTA (JP): After employing their all skills, Indonesian shuttlers folded to South Korea 2-3 in the semifinals match of the Thomas and Uber Cups qualifying round in the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday.
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Experts say cats pose no danger to women
Experts say cats pose no danger to womenBy Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): Pet cats have been given away by many women, pregnant or otherwise, because of a concern about the disease toxoplasmosis. But do the facts support what is often a painful decision?An informal survey conducted among expatriates of...
Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Decorated pedicabs color the streets of Klayan
Decorated pedicabs color the streets of KlayanBy Y.R. Prahista CIREBON, West Java (JP): The young man smiled bitterly when told that the becak (three-wheel pedicab) was a symbol of poverty. He was even more saddened when he heard pedicab drivers compared to horses.