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Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Guard shoots, mob burns warehouse
Guard shoots, mob burns warehouse BOGOR: Three hundred people attacked and burned a warehouse in the PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa compound in Gunung Putri, Bogor, after they learned that a local youth had been shot dead by a security guard of the company on Friday at 11:30 p.m.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Enduring Sutiyoso
Enduring Sutiyoso The Jakarta Legislative Council (DPRD) voted to endorse the leadership of Governor Sutiyoso on Friday, even though many of its members had a variety of reservations about his performance in 2001.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
JFX scrambles to survive on tight budget
JFX scrambles to survive on tight budgetBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX) has been toiling to survive since even before trading began in late 2000, and now a tight budget and mismatched commodities continue to dim the prospects of the country's first...
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
1. AUSSIE -- 55 pts Bodoni Bold 5/2
1. AUSSIE -- 55 pts Bodoni Bold 5/2 OzIndo puts politics aside to help RI's impoverished ==================== 2. PHOTOS 3. Guess What? 4. Chess-xword
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Family planning board to retain some functions
Family planning board to retain some functionsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to keep its public services intact, the National Family Planning Coordinating Board (BKKBN) plans to retain two of its main functions, with the others being delegated to local administrations...
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Jakartans declare war against drugs
Jakartans declare war against drugsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid mounting concern over serious abuse of drugs and their widespread distribution, Jakarta residents gathered on Sunday in the vicinity of the National Monument park to launch a city-wide antidrug campaign.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Stretch your body for greater flexibility
Stretch your body for greater flexibilityThe Jakarta Post JakartaStretching is an essential part of playing sport as it can prevent injury. Here are three simple stretching exercises from LifeSpa & Fitness Center that you can do before and after exercise.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
IMF loan approval to boost markets
IMF loan approval to boost marketsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent loan approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would likely extend the rupiah and the stock market's bullish trend for yet another week, analysts said.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
BKKBN to retain functions
BKKBN to retain functions JAKARTA: In a bid to keep its public services intact, the National Family Planning Coordinating Board (BKKBN) plans to retain two of its main functions, with the others being delegated to local administrations starting from December 2003.The board's chairwoman, Yaumil C.A.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
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JP/ / DHL Worldwide Express excels by continuously pushing the boundaries Like any other giant companies, DHL Worldwide Express, one of the world's leading air express service companies, can easily cite facts and figures to prove its huge size, ubiquitous presence and success story in providing...
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
SPH Kindergarten
SPH KindergartenA Second Home for Your ChildrenIn order to produce students with the advanced thinking skills and problem solving abilities needed for the 21st century, Sekolah Pelita Harapan Kindergarten has adopted a more globally accepted approach to learning.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Military ready to reopen probe into Marsinah case
Military ready to reopen probe into Marsinah caseAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Maj. Gen. A.D. Sikki, chief of the Brawijaya Military Command overseeing East Java, said the local military was ready for the proposed reopening of the investigation into the savage murder of labor...
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
TV Program: Monday, April 29, 2002
TV Program: Monday, April 29, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Environment8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program 10:00 Documentary 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:30 Quiz3:00 Children's Program3:30 Film5:00 Music6:00 News7:00 Dialog8:00 Quiz9:00...
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Constitution 'must meet women's aspirations'
Constitution 'must meet women's aspirations'Kurniawan Hari and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's obsolete Constitution must either be amended or replaced with one that protects the interests and rights of Indonesian women, an activist says.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Changing ISPs can be quite an adventure
Changing ISPs can be quite an adventureZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id It was actually a fairly bright day in the part of Jakarta where I live, although there were some gray clouds in the sky. Suddenly, I heard a cracking noise from behind my computer, followed by a little spark.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
China, ASEAN discuss free-trade talks
China, ASEAN discuss free-trade talks SINGAPORE: China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will discuss when to launch negotiations for a proposed free-trade agreement at a meeting of senior officials on May 14, a spokeswoman at China's Foreign Ministry said Friday, the Kyodo...
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Party tells Megawati not to visit East Timor
Party tells Megawati not to visit East Timor The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has advised President Megawati Soekarnoputri, who is also the party's chairwoman, to skip East Timor's independence celebration because of the numerous unresolved issues between the two...
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Students learn straight from nature
Students learn straight from natureBadri Jawara, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Loud voices reciting the alphabet usually come out of formal schools. But in Bulan, an area in Ampana Tete district in Poso regency, the voices emerge from a clump of trees and bushes.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
NAM condemns Israeli aggression
NAM condemns Israeli aggression A committee formed by the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict denounced on Saturday the double standards and leniency of developed countries toward Israel's continued aggression against Palestine.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Koizumi vows to maintain Vietnam aid
Koizumi vows to maintain Vietnam aidSteve Kirby, Agence France-Presse, Hanoi Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has wrapped up a weekend visit to Vietnam, pledging to protect Tokyo's large aid program here from budget cuts, but rebuffing Hanoi's calls for early trade talks.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Main street turn into playground on Sundays
Main street turn into playground on SundaysDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Here in the capital, many Jakartans play soccer in places you would not think were the most ideal -- in the middle of the road. And yes, they do it on the city's main thoroughfares such as Jl. MH Thamrin, Jl. Jend.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Riri Riza's film wins Singapore award
Riri Riza's film wins Singapore award After his success in directing Petualangan Sherina (Sherina's Adventure) and jointly producing Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? (What's Up with Cinta?) with Mira Lesmana, Riri Riza has been awarded a new achievement to his credit.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Students don't need extra lessons
Students don't need extra lessons JAKARTA: Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fajar expressed concern on Saturday at the widespread habit among teachers of asking elementary school students to take after-class lessons in a bid to boost their performance.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Tough measures urged for RMS
Tough measures urged for RMS JAKARTA: Former intelligence chief ZA Maulani said on Sunday the government had to react aggressively against those attempting to secede from the unitary Republic of Indonesia.He added that proper law enforcement was vital to prevent chaos, particularly in Maluku.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Operator claims police ordered casino closure
Operator claims police ordered casino closureRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Since earlier this month, illegal casino centers operating as amusement centers or recreation centers in downtown Kota, West Jakarta, have been temporarily closed down.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
CEO Suite expands to Singapore
CEO Suite expands to Singapore JAKARTA: Local firm CEO Suite, which provides professionally serviced offices for short and long-term usage, recently opened a service center in the Singapore Land Tower.The company said in a statement that similar to its service centers in Wisma KGBI and the Jakarta...
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
East Timor requires paramedics
East Timor requires paramedics MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: East Timor, whose independence is to be proclaimed on May 20, 2002, urgently requires paramedics and this a golden opportunity for Indonesian paramedics, says a WHO staffer.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Muninggar Sri Saraswati
Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta Everyone is equal before the law according to Article 5 of Law No. 74/1970 on the power of the judiciary. But the reality shows the opposite is more often the case.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Sutiyoso has left work unfinished, says 'Dekel'
Sutiyoso has left work unfinished, says 'Dekel'Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council approved Governor Sutiyoso's 2001 budget statement on Friday even though it had to go to a vote.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Govt to tighten vehicle emissions standards
Govt to tighten vehicle emissions standardsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government was planning to issue a new decree on tighter vehicle exhaust emission limits that would require new vehicles to have a catalytic converter beginning in 2004, according to a senior governmental...
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Envoy asks Tamsil, Jamal not to issue statements
Envoy asks Tamsil, Jamal not to issue statementsJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar A Philippine envoy urged Tamsil Linrung and Abdul Jamal Balfas on Sunday to refrain from making comments that could hamper the release of Agus Dwikarna, an Indonesian being detained in Manila.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
1. Bambang -- Access to information vital to corruption
1. Bambang -- Access to information vital to corruption eradication2 x 22 48 pt Bodoni Ending corruption needs access to information Bambang Widjojanto Lawyer, Consultant Partnership for Governance Reform Jakarta 2.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Money and influence affect legal treatment
Money and influence affect legal treatmentMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Everyone is equal before the law according to Article 5 of Law No. 74/1970 on the power of the judiciary. But the reality shows the opposite is more often the case.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Teenagers celebrate World Cup
Teenagers celebrate World Cup AKARTA: The Hotel Indonesia roundabout on Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta, turned into a sea of red when a total of 2002 teenagers, clad in red outfits, flocked to the spot on Sunday.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
U.S. to crush al-Qaeda cells in S.E. Asia: Military chief
U.S. to crush al-Qaeda cells in S.E. Asia: Military chiefAgence France-Presse, Tabiawan, Philippines United States military chief Gen. Richard Myers on Sunday vowed to crush al-Qaeda cells in Southeast Asia as he rallied American soldiers assisting Filipino troops in the hunt for Abu Sayyaf...
Sun, 28 Apr 2002
On the Shelves
On the Shelves Streotip Etnis dalam Masyarakat Multietnis (Ethnic Streotypes in Multiethnic Society); By Prof. Dr. Suwarsih Warnaen; MATABANGSA, Yogyakarta in cooperation with Yayasan Adikarya Ikapi and the Ford Foundation, 2002; xvii + 435 pp For a multiethnic country like Indonesia, ethnic...
Sun, 28 Apr 2002
Iwan Tirta: Batik takes a stretch with Lycra
Iwan Tirta: Batik takes a stretch with LycraMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Five models clad in a variety of flight attendant uniforms strode onto the catwalk to signal the opening of Iwan Tirta's latest fashion show.
Sun, 28 Apr 2002
Fallen heroes remembered on 10th anniversary of deaths
Fallen heroes remembered on 10th anniversary of deaths The country was saddened in mid-April 1992 by the loss of two of its best mountain climbers, Norman Edwin and Didiek Samsu Wahyu Triachdi. National and international media devoted extensive coverage to the deaths of the duo.
Sun, 28 Apr 2002
Artists reinterpret ancient tea ritual
Artists reinterpret ancient tea ritualCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta There has been much talk about culture and tradition, and the debate on the pros and cons remains central despite these uncertain times.
Sun, 28 Apr 2002
VP argues for release of Agus by Manila
VP argues for release of Agus by ManilaAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz called on the Philippine government on Saturday to release Agus Dwikarna if his arrest was in connection with a substantiated crime committed in Indonesia.
Sun, 28 Apr 2002
Twin mourns brother killed in freak blast
Twin mourns brother killed in freak blastMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Arfan Satria Palon was still asleep at about 7 a.m. on Saturday when the phone rang.He had no inkling of the shocking news that was to forever change his life and that of his family.
Sun, 28 Apr 2002
Family planning board to retain some functions
Family planning board to retain some functionsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta In a bid to keep its public services intact, the National Family Planning Coordinating Board (BKKBN) plans to retain two of its main functions, with the others being delegated to local administrations...
Sun, 28 Apr 2002
Early education still a luxury for most Indonesians
Early education still a luxury for most IndonesiansSanti W.E. Soekanto, Contributor, Jakarta Ridha turned five late last year and was bored with kindergarten, so his parents devised ways to enroll him in a neighborhood elementary school in Depok, despite being too young.
Sun, 28 Apr 2002
Transitional stage for children to learn and grow
Transitional stage for children to learn and growI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta The number of preschools in the country continues to increase from day to day as more parents feel that such educational facilities are important for the next stage of their children's education.
Sun, 28 Apr 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 28, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 28, 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.
Sun, 28 Apr 2002
Xanana makes UN debut as president
Xanana makes UN debut as presidentGerald Nadler, Associated Press, United Nations East Timor's president-elect Xanana Gusmao said his homeland would continue to need U.N. support even after it becomes independent on May 20.
Sun, 28 Apr 2002
'Eagle never teaches eaglets to fly too early'
'Eagle never teaches eaglets to fly too early'Soeryo Winoto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There can be few issues as important to parents as the education of their children. Parents the world over want to provide their children with the best possible education, to give them every opportunity to...
Sun, 28 Apr 2002
'70s casinos a world away from today
'70s casinos a world away from todayRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Only the blue tiles on the row of three shabby buildings on Jl. Kemenangan III in Glodok, West Jakarta, give a hint of their past.While others may have forgotten what used to stand on the spot, "Lao Tao" remembers.
Sun, 28 Apr 2002
Emirates continues to fly high despite travel downturn after Sept.11 tragedy
Emirates continues to fly high despite travel downturn after Sept.11 tragedy Flying Emirates, dubbed one of the best airlines in the world, is a pleasant adventure.The comfortable Boeing 777-300 was our ticket to exemplary service during our business class flight from Jakarta to Dubai.
Sun, 28 Apr 2002
TV Program: Sunday, April 28, 2002
TV Program: Sunday, April 28, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News7:30 Sports8:30 Children's Program9:30 Music10:00 Children's Program12:30 p.m. Comedy2:00 Children's Program4:00 Sports6:00 News7:00 Comedy7:30 Music: Dansa Yo Dansa9:00 News9:30 Comic10:00 Music: Rock and Round12:30 a.m.