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Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, April 23, 2002

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, April 23, 2002Performances* Sundanese Traditional Drama: Gentra Pajajaran, Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., April 27. * Operetta : Love and Drugs, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Tel.

Strict IPR would boost ASEAN trade

Strict IPR would boost ASEAN trade Southeast Asian nations would boost their trade and investment prospects by introducing more stringent intellectual property rights protection standards, European Union (EU) officials said Monday.

Defendant retracts his retraction in Syafiuddin case

Defendant retracts his retraction in Syafiuddin caseMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Confronted by a police investigator, an accomplice of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra admitted at the South Jakarta District Court that he had retracted his earlier statement as he had been...

JP/6/prosecutor

JP/6/prosecutorJustice and corruption merry bedfellows at AGO or KKN in the justice system starts with recruitment processMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta An indictment leading to a conviction is supposed to be the main goal of prosecutors in any justice system.

Misused political funds

Misused political funds Those in power change with the passage of time. But those in the political elite are still fond of abusing their positions. For example, contradictory statements on political parties' financial reports have been made, but the authorities have only responded perfunctorily.

Constitutional crisis looms

Constitutional crisis looms The way things look, Indonesia is slowly but almost surely heading toward a constitutional crisis. And not unexpectedly, for a nation whose leaders are notorious for their lack of any sense of crisis, few people seem to know or seem.

1. Duit (1 x 30)

1. Duit (1 x 30) Rupiah leads Asian monies upward 2. Oil (2 x 16) U.S. stocks and Mideast haunt oil3. Staff (1 x 24) 'More firms to hire staff'4. Taiwan (2 x 18)Taiwan aims to trim govt workers by 5.8%5. Jordan (2 x 18)Jordan and RI plan to boost investment

Extravagant political elite

Extravagant political eliteFrom Rakyat MerdekaIs President Megawati's visit to five countries useful?, legislator Toni Erivanto wrote in Rakyat Merdeka. Perhaps another article will appear under the title Are comparative studies by some legislators in Europe useful?.

Constitutional court needs higher authority, expert says

Constitutional court needs higher authority, expert saysKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Noted political scientist Miriam Budiardjo insisted on Monday that the constitutional court, the establishment of which is being prepared, should be given authority to impeach the president for...

12 Muslim students released

12 Muslim students released BOGOR: The police have released 12 students of the Darul Huda Islamic boarding school who were arrested on Saturday night following an attack on a number of hotels and suspected brothels in Cipayung, in the Puncak resort.

TNI not expecting U.S. to lift arms embargo

TNI not expecting U.S. to lift arms embargoTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) does not expect security talks between Indonesian and the United States governments this week to end with the lifting of a military embargo imposed by the U.S.

Trisakti and Semanggi inquiry result accepted

Trisakti and Semanggi inquiry result acceptedTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More Indonesian Military (TNI) top brass look set to face the second human rights tribunal in the country's history since the East Timor massacre after Komnas HAM accepted on Monday the result of the...

Brothers drown in fishing pond

Brothers drown in fishing pond JAKARTA: Mohamad Sibli, 45, and his brother Afifi Abdul Azis, 35, were found dead on Monday after drowning in a pond in the vicinity of Kemayoran Fairground, Central Jakarta.Both victims were residents of Cipinang Muara, East Jakarta.

Habibie subpoenaed in Akbar trial

Habibie subpoenaed in Akbar trialTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court decided on Monday to subpoena former president B.J. Habibie to testify at the high- profile corruption trial of House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung.

All cars must past new emission tests

All cars must past new emission testsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is requiring that all vehicles in the city, including private cars, pass gas emission tests as part of vehicle registration requirements (STNK).

On development in Bali

On development in Bali This is in response to the letter by Lynna Van der Zee-Oehmke published in The Jakarta Post on April 19 titled Development in Bali.While the heartwarming story about contact and interaction with a "real" Balinese village was pleasant, the comment that "it is partly their (the...

Free access to info has limits: Megawati

Free access to info has limits: MegawatiAnnastashya Emmanuelle and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While acknowledging that the people have the right to know what is going on in the government, President Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Monday that some restrictions were still needed to avoid...

Lacking sensitivity

Lacking sensitivityFrom Warta Kota Some time ago the Jakarta administration was involved in a conflict over garbage-related problems in the city. The conflict has occurred as the city administration doesn't pay attention to the health and infrastructure problems facing the residents living near the...

Conservation versus tradition in Derawan turtle conservation

Conservation versus tradition in Derawan turtle conservationThe Jakarta Post, Berau, East Kalimantan Berau residents regard the turtle as an animal that brings luck. But they frown on eating its meat, believing that such an act bring bad luck.

1. Duit (1 x 30)

1. Duit (1 x 30) Rupiah leads Asian monies upward 2. Oil (2 x 16) U.S. stocks and Mideast haunt oil3. Staff (1 x 24) 'More firms to hire staff'4. Taiwan (2 x 18)Taiwan aims to trim govt workers by 5.8%5. Jordan (2 x 18)Jordan and RI plan to boost investment

Poh Lian gets Indonesian forests

Poh Lian gets Indonesian forestsMantik Kusjanto, Reuters, Singapore Singapore construction company Poh Lian Holdings took control of a large forestry asset in Indonesia on Monday and said it hopes to return to profit with the new venture.

Berau struggling to save green turtles

Berau struggling to save green turtlesPariama Hutasoit, Contributor, Berau, East Kalimantan Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) and scaled turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) have a long history on Derawan island, one of the districts in Berau regency, East Kalimantan.

More on Excelcom

More on Excelcom Further to my letter Excelcom rip off, published in The Jakarta Post on April 19, I have been contacted by a representative from ProXL, Sylvia Napitupulu, by phone and then in person. Sylvia told me that the company, PT Excelcommindo, will credit my account with the amount...

Women split over quantity or quality

Women split over quantity or qualityA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's call for women to stop seeking 'pseudo-advancement' has received fiercely conflicting responses from female activists.

Efforts quetly continue to pursue casino plan despite public objection

Efforts quetly continue to pursue casino plan despite public objectionAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the city administration announced on Monday that it would not pursue the idea of localizing gambling on Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands) due to strong objections from certain...

Telkom buys out Pramindo, eyes deal with AriaWest

Telkom buys out Pramindo, eyes deal with AriaWestDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom signed on Monday a deal to buy out its joint operation scheme (KSO) partner PT Pramindo Ikat Nusantara, allowing the former to take over all fixed line...

Press and gambling

Press and gamblingFrom Warta Kota Most mass media outlets have carried reports on plans to legalize gambling in the Thousands Islands.This plan is indeed good as an idea. If gambling was legalized and localized, the regional administration would have money coming into its coffers.

Muslims must face up to challenge of globalization

Muslims must face up to challenge of globalizationAhmad Syafii Maarif, Chairman, Muhammadiyah, Jakarta Unfortunately, Islam and globalization has come to be seen by some as a lethal combination that poses a serious threat to the West and to human civilization.

TV Program: Tuesday April 23, 2002

TV Program: Tuesday April 23, 2002TVRI .TB.30" .90"5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:00 News11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:30 Quiz3:30 Cartoon4:00 TV Drama5:00 Music6:00 News7:00 Talk Show8:00...

1. Green -- HIV/AIDS in our religious communities: Are we ready?

1. Green -- HIV/AIDS in our religious communities: Are we ready? 2 x 22 48 pt Bodoni HIV/AIDS growing threat in religious communities Chris W. Green AIDS Activist Jakarta 2. FTA -- Reaching out to S'pore with FTA a strategic move for U.S. 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Reaching out to Singapore with FTA Dana R.

RARE SKILL AND EXPERTISE: A man, identified as Wardi from Bantul

RARE SKILL AND EXPERTISE: A man, identified as Wardi from Bantul regency, Yogyakarta, is busy working on traditional drums, such as the kendang, bedug and rebana, in his village of Jodog. Such a business is quite rare now in Indonesia, due to the dwindling number of craftsmen.

Indonesia's national interest

Indonesia's national interest East Timor has a new president, Xanana Gusmao.How should Indonesia assess the election of Xanana as the first president of East Timor?We should forget the past, that East Timor was once Indonesia's 27th province.

RI submits final bid for gas supply to China

RI submits final bid for gas supply to ChinaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia had placed its final bid for a multi-billion dollar tender to supply China with liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Tangguh LNG project in Papua, in an offer that includes granting Beijing a stake in the project.

Megawati agrees with tax holiday plan: BKPM

Megawati agrees with tax holiday plan: BKPMAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has agreed with plans to promote a tax holiday to attract more foreign investment into the country, according to Chairman of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Theo...

East Timor's big tasks

East Timor's big tasksThe Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore East Timor has managed to hold two elections since its break with Indonesia in August 1999. In the presidential election held on Sunday, resistance leader Xanana Gusmao was confirmed by a large margin as the newest icon to emerge...

Experts slam Bali harbor expansion plan

Experts slam Bali harbor expansion planRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar A plan to expand Benoa Harbor, 15 kilometers southeast of Denpasar, has been criticized by environmental experts as it could cause severe environmental damage to the surrounding mangrove forests, as well as the...

'TNI's growing confidence' becomes apparent: Analyst

'TNI's growing confidence' becomes apparent: AnalystThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) has regained its confidence and is gradually assuming a greater role in politics after four years of retreat, a political analyst warned on Sunday.

Gusmao 'sad' at becoming E. Timor's first president

Gusmao 'sad' at becoming E. Timor's first president Guerrilla commander turned president-elect Xanana Gusmao feels "sad" at becoming East Timor's first elected head of state, he told an Indonesian TV station.

Singapore-Malaysia relations strained

Singapore-Malaysia relations strainedSINGAPORE: Sections of the Malaysian media were souring relations with neighboring Singapore by publishing unfounded information, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said in remarks published on Sunday.

More on Excelcom

More on Excelcom Further to my letter Excelcom rip off, published in The Jakarta Post on April 19, I have been contacted by a representative from ProXL, Sylvia Napitupulu, by phone and then in person. Sylvia told me that the company, PT Excelcommindo, will credit my account with the amount...

1. GAJAH -- Trying to feel an elephant in Palestine and Indonesia

1. GAJAH -- Trying to feel an elephant in Palestine and Indonesia amidst the war against terror 2 x 22 48 pt Bodoni Groping the elephant in Palestine, Indonesia Hidayat Jati Researcher Jakarta 2. Prio -- Improving the bureaucracy 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Still some hope for the bureaucracy Prijono...

4 X 10

4 X 10 President to visit RI-E. Timor border area RMS2 x 20Maluku separatist leader faces charge of treasonBenoa1 x 30Experts slam Bali harbor plan Kopi2 x 25 Coffee, pepper price plunge upsets farmers in Lampung

PDAM chief dismissed over graft

PDAM chief dismissed over graft TANGERANG: Tangerang regency is expected to dismiss the president director of the local water company (PDAM) Dadan Hendra Sambas for his alleged involvement in a Rp 10 billion corruption scandal.

SNAKE CHARMER: A 42-year old man, Encar Oray, displays his

SNAKE CHARMER: A 42-year old man, Encar Oray, displays his expertise in coping with poisonous snakes during a recent fair held at the Grage Mall in Cirebon, West Java. Encar, a resident of Bandung, claimed he had been living with the dangerous reptiles for 13 years.

Activists celebrate Earth Day

Activists celebrate Earth Day JAKARTA: Dozens of members of the Indonesian Environment Lovers Coalition staged a peaceful gathering called the Green Consumers Movement at the National Monument square on Sunday.

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, April 22, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, April 22, 2002Exhibitions * Contemporary Artwork Minisalon, the National Gallery of Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until April 30.

Coffee, pepper price plunge upsets farmers in Lampung

Coffee, pepper price plunge upsets farmers in LampungOyos Saroso HN, The Jakata Post, Bandar Lampung With prices of coffee and pepper plummeting over the last three years, farmers in Lampung have been forced to destroy their plantations.

Stunning sounds from DVD dream machine

Stunning sounds from DVD dream machineGatot Tio, Contributor, Jakarta Many commoners might frown on the amazing price of a DVD audio player. A Sony player, for instance, at the popular Mangga Dua electronics shopping area in Jakarta is worth US$1,000 or approximately Rp 9.

'Regional terrorist training is real'

'Regional terrorist training is real'Associated Press, Canberra Australia said on Sunday terrorists were being trained in Indonesia and other southeast Asian countries and that Canberra was working with the United States to reduce the threat they pose to the region.

U.S. presence could escalate conflict in the RP: PERC

U.S. presence could escalate conflict in the RP: PERCAgence France-Presse, Singapore The growing U.S. military presence in the Philippines to help the government crush Islamic extremists could spark an escalation of the conflict, a risk consultancy warned on Sunday.