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Tue, 22 Apr 2003
After `great escape', FPI chief now wallows in Salemba jail
After `great escape', FPI chief now wallows in Salemba jailBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Supporters of Islam Defender's Front (FPI) chairman Habib Rizieq Shihab mortified the city police and the prosecutors's office on Monday when they managed to whisk away Rizieq from the latter's...
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
Former minister launches book
Former minister launches book JAKARTA: Former minister of defense Mahfud M.D. launched on Monday a 321-page book describing his experiences as a member of the cabinet in the government of former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
Singapore Airlines' regional wing cuts flight capacity
Singapore Airlines' regional wing cuts flight capacity SINGAPORE, April 21 (AFP) - Singapore Airlines (SIA) regional arm SilkAir said Monday it will cut its flights further next month due to the impact of the SARS outbreak on the travel industry.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
Reason must prevail
Reason must prevailFrom Kompas Protests against the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq have flared up across the country, involving nearly all social groups.Regrettably, some protesters who have held their rallies in front of several U.S. companies, have also damaged U.S.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
SE Asia to upgrade regional coordination to combat SARS
SE Asia to upgrade regional coordination to combat SARSAgence France-Presse, Manila An upcoming emergency Southeast Asian summit on the SARS outbreak would result in closer regional coordination to curb the killer disease, Philippines President Gloria Arroyo said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
Should Indonesia rely on the U.S. dollar?
Should Indonesia rely on the U.S. dollar?Imam Nur Azis and Jason Meade, Center for Indonesian Reform, Jakarta The U.S. dollar should remain weak over the next decade at least, for a number of reasons. Firstly, the U.S.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
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Should Indonesia rely on the U.S. dollar? Imam Nur Azis and Jason Meade Center for Indonesian Reform Jakarta The U.S. dollar should remain weak over the next decade at least, 2. Yale-- Globalization's challenge to Islam 2 x 26 Islam is facing serious globalization challenges Riaz Hassan Australian...
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
IPB holds pap smear test
IPB holds pap smear test BOGOR: The deaths of two uterine cancer patients, whose surviving husbands work at the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB), has moved the institute to organize Papanicolaou, or Pap, smears for women at the university.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
FEMCA championship staged in Jakarta
FEMCA championship staged in JakartaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 2003 Far East Model Car Association (FEMCA) Championships flags off on Tuesday at the Jakarta International Twin Circuit in the Bung Karno Sports Center, Senayan, Central Jakarta, a report said.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
`I find it hard to learn English language'
`I find it hard to learn English language' There is no doubt that English is one of the most important subjects at school. The government even held the National Debating Championship last week, which was participated in by many students who speak English fluently.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
Govt urged to promote reading habit
Govt urged to promote reading habitEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to cultivate a reading habit on behalf of the public, the government and local administrations need to pour more funds into the improvement and establishment of public libraries throughout the archipelago, head of...
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
Oil prices steady ahead of OPEC meeting
Oil prices steady ahead of OPEC meeting Agence France-Presse SingaporeOil prices were steady in Asian trading on Monday, underpinned by expectations that OPEC will cut output when it meets this week, dealers said.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
Oil prices steady ahead of OPEC meeting
Oil prices steady ahead of OPEC meetingAgence France-Presse, Singapore Oil prices were steady in Asian trading on Monday, underpinned by expectations that OPEC will cut output when it meets this week, dealers said.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
Rationale of additional tax reform
Rationale of additional tax reformSofjan Wanandi, Chairman, Committee for National Economic Recovery (KPEN), Jakarta The issues concerning refunds is closely related to tax audits because refunds, except in certain cases, are always subjected to tax audits.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
Hasyim told to quit NU post
Hasyim told to quit NU post JAKARTA: Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid urged on Monday Hasyim Muzadi, chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), to quit his post before nominating himself as a presidential candidate in the 2004 general elections.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
* Headlines: No request from Iraq to attend meeting: OPEC 2
* Headlines: No request from Iraq to attend meeting: OPEC 2 * National: KPU, police sign security agreement for elections 4 * Archipelago: Maluku separatist commander arrested 5 * Opinion: Should Indonesia rely on the U.S.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
Capital inflows boost rupiah: BI
Capital inflows boost rupiah: BIDow Jones, Jakarta Bank Indonesia isn't worried over the rupiah's recent sharp rise against the dollar and will leave it up to the market to determine an appropriate level for the local currency, the central bank's Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
Retail keeps 'em coming despite uncertainty
Retail keeps 'em coming despite uncertainty OR Uncertainty no stop to retail expansionRandy Witular Hendarsyah Tarmizi Jakarta Post JakartaWith a population of more than 215 million, Indonesia continues to beckon to retailers even as the country's economic fundamentals remain woefully uncertain.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
April 25, 2003
April 25, 2003Foreign investors awaiting more stable environmentBy Eun-ho Seung, Chairman of Korean Chamber of Commerce in IndonesiaFundamentally, the country remains an attractive place for investments thanks to its abundant natural resources, huge potential market and large pool of labor.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, April 22, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, April 22, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m.Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Documentary11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
Govt plans decree on oil, gas sector
Govt plans decree on oil, gas sector JAKARTA: The government will only decide on the proposed extension of oil and gas contracts here after a special decree on the upstream oil and gas industry has been issued, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
1. Asset - 4x 12
1. Asset - 4x 12 City urged to improve management over assets City administration was urged to quickly improve its management over all city assets to prevent asset loss and to increase city revenue especially from those being used in business cooperation with the private sector.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003
Farmers have yet to enjoy sugar price increase
Farmers have yet to enjoy sugar price increaseAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the skyrocketing price of sugar in the market, a number of economists have called on the government to revoke the current sugar trade regime and free the sugar market, while sugar farmers warn...
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
The delay in the implementation of the law on free trade zone in
The delay in the implementation of the law on free trade zone in Batam has upset almost all businessmen on the island. They hope that the government will soon implement the law to help further stimulate economic activities on the island.
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
. 4 x 2, 48 point
. 4 x 2, 48 point SC seeks jail without trial for contempt of court 2. 2 x 3, 36 points CETRO warns of messy election preparations 3. 1 x 5, 32 points Two RI journalists win IFJ tolerance prize 4. 1 x 5 32 points 'Freedom of information not a threat to state secrets'
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
Special body to implement bank guarantee program
Special body to implement bank guarantee programThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to set up a special body within the finance ministry to be in charge in the implementation of the banking guarantee program, which is currently being undertaken by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency...
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
SARS and irratioality
SARS and irratioalityFrom Koran TempoThe mass media has been reporting on the fast spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in some countries in the world, including Indonesia. The media also reported that there are some people here infected with the virus, while another report revealed...
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
Fire destroys kiosks in Tebet market
Fire destroys kiosks in Tebet market JAKARTA: A total of 28 kiosks and 40 temporary stalls on the first floor of the three-story market in Tebet, South Jakarta, were destroyed by fire on Saturday.No casualties were reported.The fire began at 7:45 a.m.
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
CETRO warns of messy election preparations
CETRO warns of messy election preparationsArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Center for Electoral Reform (CETRO) warned on Saturday that scheduling next year's election for an earlier date had undermined preparation efforts and could jeopardize the quality of the election.
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
Boat people get aid, continue trip to Australia
Boat people get aid, continue trip to AustraliaThe Jakarta Post Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan Forty-two Vietnamese boat people are to continue their journey to Australia after anchoring at the mouth of the Barito River in South Kalimantan province on Friday.
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
Chance for justice fades for East Timor victims
Chance for justice fades for East Timor victimsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The chance to bring justice to the victims of the 1999 human rights violations in East Timor has vanished, after the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) agreed over the weekend to drop the...
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
Two RI journalists win IFJ tolerance prize
Two RI journalists win IFJ tolerance prizeThe Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) announced on Sunday the three winners out of the nine finalists in the IFJ Journalism for Tolerance Prize in Southeast Asia.
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
Acehnese flock to Sabang
Acehnese flock to SabangBANDA ACEH, Aceh: Thousands of Acehnese flocked to Indonesia's westernmost tip, the island of Sabang to spend their long weekend away from heightened tension in the restive province.
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
Lampung rally demands inauguration of governor-elect
Lampung rally demands inauguration of governor-electOyos R.N. Saroso The Jakarta Post JakartaThousands of people from regencies all over Lampung province staged a demonstration in front of the gubernatorial offices in Bandar Lampung, demanding the inauguration of governor-elect Alzier Dianis...
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
Jakarta may lose some assets
Jakarta may lose some assets JAKARTA: A number of Jakarta provincial administration assets leased to the private sector may be lost due to missing documents."These assets are not listed either with the city assets office or the city economic development offices," Dani Anwar, the secretary of the...
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
Boat people get aid, continue Australian trip
Boat people get aid, continue Australian tripThe Jakarta Post, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan Forty-two Vietnamese boat people are to continue their journey to Australia after anchoring at the mouth of the Barito River in South Kalimantan province on Friday.
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
FPI chairman arrested upon arrival at airport
FPI chairman arrested upon arrival at airportThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city police arrested the chairman of the Islam Defender's Front (FPI) radical group, Habib Rizieq Shihab, on Sunday as he arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
`Mastery of English very important'
`Mastery of English very important' Last week's 2003 National Debating Championship reflected the importance of English as a foreign language for high school students. A student's like or dislike of English depends very much on the way the teacher delivers the lessons, as confirmed by several...
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
Paving the road of press freedom
Paving the road of press freedom Atmakusumah has been known for his dedication to Indonesian journalism for more than three decades, and most recently for his latest role as the chairman of the Press Council during the past three years.
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
1. TRAFFIC: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. TRAFFIC: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Public has doubts over 3-in-1 extension 2. ISMET: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 26 Regent Ismet vows to improve public welfare in Tangerang 3. WARTEG: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 40 'Warteg': Cheap food with a bit creativity 4.
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
`Warteg': Forget about hygiene
`Warteg': Forget about hygieneSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Warteg is a phenomenon in Jakarta. The sidewalk foodstalls are readily found along the streets in Jakarta, providing meals for thousands of Jakartans everyday.For some people, eating at a warteg has its own sort of pleasure.
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
JP/ /Across
JP/ /AcrossStudents to hold peace campYOGYAKARTA: The University of Gadjah Mada's Peace and Security Study Center and Quaker International are to organize a camping trip for local and foreign students to promote intercultural understanding.
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
Cargo activities at seaports will be taxed
Cargo activities at seaports will be taxedRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Directorate General of Taxation will impose a value added tax (VAT) on services related to the handling of goods at seaports, or technically known as stevedoring, as part of measures to help meet this year's...
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
1. RIGHTS: 2 x 24
1. RIGHTS: 2 x 24 Chance for justice fades for East Timor victims 2. ACEH: 2 x 30 Megawati dismisses speculation on military operation in Aceh 3. AMBON: 4 x 10 Suspected RMS rebels arrested in Ambon 4. IRAQ: 3 x 18 Iraqis observe somber Easter, food aid arrives
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
Megawati dismisses speculation on military operation in Aceh
Megawati dismisses speculation on military operation in AcehNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Aceh President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Sunday dismissed speculation that the Indonesian Military (TNI) would launch an immediate military operation in Aceh should peace talks fail to settle the Aceh...
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
Phinisi and Art Deco: New Proliga champions
Phinisi and Art Deco: New Proliga championsImanuddin, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experience was likely the key factor which brought home team Jakarta Phinisi its victory in the 2003 Proliga Volleyball League men's final on Sunday.
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
Council speaker inaugurated Monday
Council speaker inaugurated Monday JAKARTA: The City Council's speaker-elect, Agung Imam Sumanto, will be inaugurated on Monday, Antara reported.He won the election held during a plenary session last Thursday with 44 votes from the 81 councillors.
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
Public has doubts over 3-in-1 extension
Public has doubts over 3-in-1 extensionBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Failure to resolve the city's chronic transportation problems due to a lack of commitment and consistency by the officials concerned has made the public increasingly skeptical of any program launched to deal with...
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
ADVERTORIAL - FOR MONDAY
ADVERTORIAL - FOR MONDAYInvestment YearBatam -- The right model in attracting foreign investments The unfavorable situation in the world's economy will undoubtedly make the task of the Batam Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) in attracting foreign investors more challenging.
Mon, 21 Apr 2003
Women inspire Omas to keep fighting
Women inspire Omas to keep fightingTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than a hundred years have passed since Raden Adjeng Kartini tried to improve the literacy rate of Javanese women, yet today's generation of Kartinis face no less a struggle.