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Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Manado dressed in red and yellow
Manado dressed in red and yellow MANADO, North Sulawesi: Despite a year to go before the general elections, political parties in the provincial capital of Manado have already begun to fly their flags.Supporters of the two top parties in the 1999 election, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Six parties exempt from verification
Six parties exempt from verificationArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Election Commission (KPU) announced on Wednesday that it would exempt the six largest parties from the verification process in a bid to maintain its commitment in holding the general election ahead of time.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
RI, Swaziland establish joint forum
RI, Swaziland establish joint forum JAKARTA: Indonesia and Swaziland agreed to establish a joint forum to strengthen bilateral ties especially in trade and investment.Visiting Swaziland King Mswati III and President Megawati Soekarnoputri witnessed the signing of the forum's establishment at the...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
ASEAN looks to post-Saddam world
ASEAN looks to post-Saddam worldJane Macartney, Reuters, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Southeast Asian nations, split over imminent war in Iraq, agreed on Wednesday to join forces to avert reprisal attacks by extremists in their region and to offer humanitarian assistance to a post-war Iraq.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
150 climbers take part in MOCC
150 climbers take part in MOCC JAKARTA: Around 150 climbers are taking part in the Mega Open Climbing Competition (MOCC), which began on Monday here.The competition is being held at the parking lot of Tarumanegara University, West Jakarta, and will run until Thursday.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
150 climbers take part in MOCC
150 climbers take part in MOCC JAKARTA: Around 150 climbers are taking part in the Mega Open Climbing Competition (MOCC), which began on Monday here.The competition is being held at the parking lot of Tarumanegara University, West Jakarta, and will run until Thursday.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Asian airlines prepare for further turmoil from Iraq war
Asian airlines prepare for further turmoil from Iraq war Agence France-Presse, Hong Kong Asian airlines are preparing to suspend flights and divert aircraft from Middle East routes as they brace for turbulence from a U.S.-led war against Iraq.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50 Gulf War II could lead to new world order 2. TIES: 2 x 27 War should not lead to bad ties with U.S.: Minister 3. ASEAN: 1 x 33 ASEAN looks to post-Saddam world 4. EXPATS: 1 x 65 Western companies, expatriates in Asia on alert as war nears
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
MoHA-IPAC INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP: Pictured above are members of
MoHA-IPAC INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP: Pictured above are members of the Canadian delegation participating in the MoHA-IPAC International Workshop on Local Government Enterprises, held at the Hotel Borobudur Jakarta from March 11 to March 13.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
W. Java gubernatorial hopefuls make glowing introduction
W. Java gubernatorial hopefuls make glowing introductionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Candidates for the West Java governorship arrived in luxury cars, on a bike, alone and with dozens of cheering supporters at the provincial legislative building in Bandung on Wednesday, in their first public...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
1. Ardimas -- Flag carrier universities initiate reform
1. Ardimas -- Flag carrier universities initiate reform 1 X 38 Leading universities initiate reforms Ardimas Sasdi Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta ardimas@thejakartapost.com 2. Inqui -- Making water work for development 2 X 21 Kyoto: Making water work for development Vipul Bhagat Country...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
PPP eyes non-politicians in 2004
PPP eyes non-politicians in 2004 JAKARTA: The Islamic-oriented United Development Party (PPP) is considering nominations of non-politicians from outside the party as legislative candidates in the 2004 general election.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Indonesia according to Journalist Tim Dodd
Indonesia according to Journalist Tim DoddTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Indonesian traffic is like a school of fish, it swims down the road and goes around things, and weaves in and out of the obstacles," outgoing Australian Financial Review correspondent Tim Dodd said about...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Swaziland backs RI's UNSC bid
Swaziland backs RI's UNSC bid JAKARTA: Indonesia has won the support of Swaziland, a tiny kingdom in southern Africa, for its bid to be a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council in 2006.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
New firm buys out M-Web assets
New firm buys out M-Web assets JAKARTA: PT Indonesia Media Technologies (IMT), a newly-formed media technology company, has acquired Astaga.com, Kafegaul.com, satunet.com and other key assets owned by PT M-Web Indonesia, which has decided to pull out of Indonesia.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
House denies meeting with Tomy
House denies meeting with TomyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives denied holding a secret meeting with businessman Tomy Winata before it sought a clarification about the recent attack on Tempo weekly's office from Tomy, Tempo executives and the Press...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Central Aceh faces food crisis amid road block
Central Aceh faces food crisis amid road blockThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of people in Central Aceh face a severe food shortage, as roads leading in and out of the regency have been blocked by residents in neighboring Bireuen following last week's killing of two people by a suspected...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
TNI's credibility
TNI's credibility The response by the Indonesian Military (TNI) to the disclosure that the giant American mining company PT Freeport Indonesia has been giving millions of U.S. dollars in protection money was typical and expected. TNI Chief Gen.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Garuda receives award from Airbus
Garuda receives award from Airbus JAKARTA: National flag-carrier Garuda Indonesia has received an award from Europe aircraft maker Airbus Industrie for its performance in operating A-330 aircraft.Garuda said in a statement that the Operational Reliability Award was delivered by Airbus vice...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Wife of suspected bomber quizzed
Wife of suspected bomber quizzed MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Police here questioned on Wednesday the first wife of a key suspect in the bombing of a McDonald's fast food outlet last year, who remains at large.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Montoya hopes to erase error with KL GP win
Montoya hopes to erase error with KL GP winM.Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia Colombian Formula One star Pablo Montoya is hoping to erase his costly mistake at the Australian Grand Prix by clinching a win at Malaysia's Sepang circuit this weekend.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Prosecutors appointed for Bali trial
Prosecutors appointed for Bali trial JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office appointed on Wednesday five prosecutors for the trial of a key suspect in the Bali bombing.A spokesman said the team would prosecute Amrozi -- the first suspect to be detained over the bombing which killed 202 people on Oct.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
BIWA lends a hand in fight against poverty and AIDS
BIWA lends a hand in fight against poverty and AIDSThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Over the last four months, Bali has been enshrouded in a gloomy atmosphere after the deadly bombings in October 2002, which caused overwhelming grief for the families and friends of the 202 victims, many of them...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Car thief caught red-handed
Car thief caught red-handed JAKARTA: Police arrested on Wednesday a car thief, Adrian, 29, at the National Police Headquarters on Jl. Trunojoyo, South Jakarta, while he was attempting to open a car door.Adrian was nabbed after the car's owner, Adj. Sr. Comr. Helmy M.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Indosat ties up with Mega Asia
Indosat ties up with Mega Asia JAKARTA: Telecommunications firm Indosat signed on Wednesday a preliminary agreement with Mega Asia Consortium for the development of a fixed wireless network in Jakarta and Surabaya over the next three years.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Dismal hospital services for poor
Dismal hospital services for poorSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ibu Mardani had been waiting at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) for two-and-a-half hours. It was lunchtime but she could not go and get some food."I was asked to wait for the doctor.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Teachers hired to teach kids in troubled regions
Teachers hired to teach kids in troubled regionsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java The government has begun a program to provide additional training to contract teachers working in conflict zones.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Western companies, expatriates in Asia on alert as war nears
Western companies, expatriates in Asia on alert as war nearsJason Szep, Reuters, Singapore Expatriates in Indonesia are dusting off evacuation plans. Air travel for some is off limits in parts of Asia. Security checks at offices for Western companies in Malaysia and China are getting tougher.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
War should not lead to bad ties with U.S.: Minister
War should not lead to bad ties with U.S.: MinisterFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite its antiwar stance, Indonesia is opting to take the pragmatic route in response to an imminent U.S. strike on Iraq by maintaining amicable ties with Washington.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Govt urged to drop bill on education
Govt urged to drop bill on educationRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid has called on the government to drop the controversial education bill, warning democracy and the country would suffer unless the state and religion were separated.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
'Time' magazine's service
'Time' magazine's service I renewed my subscription to Time magazine on Feb. 25 for another year at the cost of Rp 528,660 (receipt No. 41935). My previous subscription ended on March 3.To my surprise, upon my inquiry to Indoprom, staff member Wahyu said that my subscription had been canceled, and...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Car owners urged to save fuel
Car owners urged to save fuel The government called on Wednesday for car owners to restrain their penchant for traveling in order to cut down on fuel consumption, warning that the country could face a fuel shortage, should the Iraq war break out.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Bugging at French, German EU offices
Bugging at French, German EU offices BELGIUM: Telephone tapping systems have been found at offices used by France and Germany in the building where European Union leaders are due to hold a summit from Thursday, an EU spokesman said on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
'No new candidates for BI governor'
'No new candidates for BI governor' JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri will not add any names to the list of candidates for Central Bank governor given the absence of an official request from the House of Representatives (DPR).
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
CORPORATE PARTY AT HOTEL BOROBUDUR JAKARTA: The Hotel Borobudur
CORPORATE PARTY AT HOTEL BOROBUDUR JAKARTA: The Hotel Borobudur Jakarta, in cooperation with the Hungarian Embassy, invited some 350 honored guests from corporate accounts and embassies to attend a concert by the Hungarian Academy String Quartet on March 17.
Wed, 19 Mar 2003
Police acknowledge receiving Freeport money
Police acknowledge receiving Freeport moneyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar acknowledged on Tuesday that police personnel also received monthly allowances from PT Freeport Indonesia, a subsidiary of U.S.
Wed, 19 Mar 2003
Angry elephants striking back
Angry elephants striking back JAMBI, Jambi: Police in the regency of Kerinci said they would send a team into the Kerinci National Park to investigate last week's rampage by an elephant herd which damaged over 50 houses."There were no casualties reported during the stampede on Thursday March 13.
Wed, 19 Mar 2003
Street vendors helpless against extortion by thugs
Street vendors helpless against extortion by thugsM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "After last month's fire, business here is not going very well. But I still have to pay a large proportion of my profits to thugs," said Hardi, 42, not his real name, a street vendor at the Tanah Abang...
Wed, 19 Mar 2003
Police detain only one of five suspects in `Tempo' attack
Police detain only one of five suspects in `Tempo' attackTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Central Jakarta Police investigators detained on Tuesday one of five men suspected of instigating the attack on Tempo newsweekly after one day of interrogation.
Wed, 19 Mar 2003
Illegal turtle trade flourishing
Illegal turtle trade flourishing A giant, blow-up loggerhead turtle is placed on the beach outside the Hard Rock Cafe in the town of Kuta in Bali, as part of a campaign by environmental watchdog ProFauna Indonesia to fight the illegal turtle trade across the country.
Wed, 19 Mar 2003
Fire incompetent
Fire incompetent civil servantsFrom Suara Karya With regard to a number of quotations in papers presented during the national coordination meeting held by the Office of the State Minister of Administrative Reforms from Feb. 17 to Feb.
Wed, 19 Mar 2003
Water access poor, disease widespread
Water access poor, disease widespreadMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A variety of water-borne diseases, including diarrhea, typhoid and hepatitis, are still commonplace in the country due to poor access to clean water and good sanitation, a government official has said.
Wed, 19 Mar 2003
Museum visitors display penchant for `breasts'
Museum visitors display penchant for `breasts'Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fewer and fewer people are visiting the National Museum in Central Jakarta these days, despite the fact that it is a treasure house of interesting and valuable exhibits bearing witness to Indonesia's rich...
Wed, 19 Mar 2003
Students arrested over alleged arson at airport
Students arrested over alleged arson at airportApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police arrested three students on Tuesday for allegedly inciting a rally at Polonia airport in Medan to demand the government disburse resettlement funds for refugees from Aceh.
Wed, 19 Mar 2003
We need another 'Bung' Karno
We need another 'Bung' KarnoFrom Rakyat MerdekaIndonesia's first president Sukarno, better known as Bung (Brother) Karno, was excellent at uniting this nation by means of, among other things, identifying a common enemy.
Wed, 19 Mar 2003
Snoring vs sleep apnea
Snoring vs sleep apnea Dear Dr. Donya,I was relieved to read your article in The Jakarta Post on children who snore as I believe I have found the answer to my six-year-old son's snoring problem.The problem first appeared when Albert was about three years old.
Wed, 19 Mar 2003
`Tempo' attack a sign of weak civil society
`Tempo' attack a sign of weak civil societyPrasetyohadi, Researcher, Jakarta Hoodlumism is an endemic socio-political problem in Indonesia. Yet it rarely becomes an open public discussion, as it has become now. The assault on the Tempo magazine office is only the tip of the iceberg.
Wed, 19 Mar 2003
* Headlines: Focus on education not religion, say protesters2
* Headlines: Focus on education not religion, say protesters2 * National: RI media seek for balanced reporting on Iraq 4 * Archipelago: Kopassus lawyer calls Theys'murderers 'heroes' 5 * Opinion: The political economy of global peace-building 7 * City: Poor hospital services for the poor 8 *...
Wed, 19 Mar 2003
`We should all fight against thugs'
`We should all fight against thugs' Following the attack on Tempo magazine, the community leaders, politicians and journalists have begun joint efforts to condemn the practice of gangster-related thuggery. In daily life, millions of low-income people on the street become the victims of gangsters.
Wed, 19 Mar 2003
Critic sets the record straight
Critic sets the record straightMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Bogor If you are among those skeptical of official data provided by forestry-related government departments, then you should go to Togu Manurung for a clearer picture of the situation.