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Mon, 07 Apr 2003
Tanah Abang fire victims eager for new stalls, business as usual
Tanah Abang fire victims eager for new stalls, business as usualTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rows of small cubicles fill eight of the upper levels of the parking lot in Block F of Tanah Abang market, Central Jakarta, where construction workers are busy installing power and...
Mon, 07 Apr 2003
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;JP; ANPAc..r.. Meeting-rooms-business Turning meeting rooms into lucrative business Rhenald Kasali Contributor Jakarta Recent events in Jakarta, such as massive demonstrations and criminal trials of public figures, have created problems for business executives.
Mon, 07 Apr 2003
Woolcott responds
Woolcott responds I refer to my good friend Ambassador Sabam Siagian's letter of April 3 about an error on page 128 in my book The Hot Seat: Reflections on Diplomacy from Stalin's Death to the Bali Bombings, relating to a report of a background briefing I had given to Indonesian journalists in 1976...
Mon, 07 Apr 2003
Short-term courses can create high-powered professionals
Short-term courses can create high-powered professionalsDebbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta "Higher education and business are basically interdependent. One needs money to produce educated people, and the other needs educated people to produce money," goes a saying from Milton S.
Mon, 07 Apr 2003
Jakarta's schools taking precautions against SARS
Jakarta's schools taking precautions against SARSSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of local schools in Jakarta are taking precautions against the possibility of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) transmission in the classroom following government warnings about the deadly...
Mon, 07 Apr 2003
Voter registration will not run smoothly in conflict areas
Voter registration will not run smoothly in conflict areasArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) is planning for flexibility in the time frame of the national census and the voter registration process in conflict-torn areas, an official says.
Mon, 07 Apr 2003
From business meetings to social gatherings
From business meetings to social gatheringsAri Darmawan Contributor JakartaOne of the meetings rooms at The Park Lane hotel in Jakarta was filled with some 30 marketing executives from a well-known manufacturer of milk-based products in the country.
Mon, 07 Apr 2003
1. Sutiyoso - 4x10
1. Sutiyoso - 4x10Sutiyoso belittles Jakarta residents2. Tempo - 2x 25 'Tempo' weekly reporter questioned for 11 hours 3. Abang - 2x 34 Tanah Abang fire victims eager for new kiosks, normal business 4. Speak - 1x 30 'Direct election is the best way'
Mon, 07 Apr 2003
`Sutiyoso humiliates Jakarta residents'
`Sutiyoso humiliates Jakarta residents'Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has belittled Jakarta residents by saying that people are not ready to elect a governor directly, urban observers said on Friday.
Mon, 07 Apr 2003
Healthy environments crucial for children
Healthy environments crucial for childrenMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Each year on April 7, the world celebrates World Health Day. On this day around the globe, thousands of events mark the importance of health for productive and happy lives.
Mon, 07 Apr 2003
Workers demand better welfare, milk
Workers demand better welfare, milk TANGERANG: After a three-day rally, some 900 factory workers of PT Hancook Ceramics Indonesia, in the Pasar Kemis district of Tangerang, went on strike from Friday to Saturday demanding improvement in welfare benefits.
Mon, 07 Apr 2003
Ex-soldier arrested for fraud
Ex-soldier arrested for fraud JAKARTA: Police have arrested a former member of the Army Women's Corps (Kowad) for an alleged Rp 17 billion (US$1.9 million) fraud, a police officer said on Friday.The police said that Ellya Rosa, who last held the rank of sergeant major, was arrested on March 29...
Mon, 07 Apr 2003
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checkedDistance learning - the pros and consSimon Marcus Gower Contributor Jakarta It is by now something of a cliche that we have entered a new age. An age of the "new economy", an age where "e-commerce" is the way ahead and failure to be on-line is a suggestion that one is likely to go the way of...
Mon, 07 Apr 2003
* Postwar Iraq could force OPEC's collapse: Analysts -- Page 2
* Postwar Iraq could force OPEC's collapse: Analysts -- Page 2 * Golkar joins nationwide protests against Iraq war -- Page 3 * U.S.-led war in Iraq: The battle of words -- Page 7 * Gulf bourses rally on 'limited' war, lucrative projects -- Page 14 * Wall Street looks for Iraq victory, but treads...
Mon, 07 Apr 2003
Batam to host badminton tournament
Batam to host badminton tournament BATAM, Riau: Batam has been named the host city for the Sanyo Indonesia Open 2003 badminton tournament, a senior official of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) said on Friday.
Mon, 07 Apr 2003
Army sends Kopassus back into Papua
Army sends Kopassus back into PapuaNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua After a daring burglary at the Wamena military district's arsenal on Friday in which two soldiers were killed and 29 rifles were stolen, 144 combat soldiers from the Army's Special Forces have been deployed to...
Sun, 06 Apr 2003
'Asereje' craze is, thankfully, over
'Asereje' craze is, thankfully, overM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post Jakarta It started to get really nauseating, but who knows perhaps hearing Asereje live would give another meaning to the song.So, there was not much expectation in coming to the concert of the Spanish (overnight) sensation, Las...
Sun, 06 Apr 2003
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~ The Population Institute in Washington, the United States, invited The Jakarta Post's Rita A. Widiadana, as one of 13 international recipients of Global Media Awards 2002 for Excellence in Population Writing, to participate in a ten-day study tour in Cuba from Dec. 1 through Dec. 10, 2002.
Sun, 06 Apr 2003
Nyoman sees batik as meditation
Nyoman sees batik as meditationDamaso Reyes Contributor Ubud, BaliThere may be as many places to learn batik, the traditional Indonesian hand-dyed textile, as there are places to eat nasi goreng, Indonesian fried rice.
Sun, 06 Apr 2003
Government critized over SARS inaction
Government critized over SARS inactionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the rapid spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), the government appears to be slow in containing the epidemic, even though it has been declared a national threat.
Sun, 06 Apr 2003
Death toll in Flores floods, landslides reaches 56
Death toll in Flores floods, landslides reaches 56Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara The death toll from floods and landslides in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara has risen to 56 people, while 28 others are still unaccounted for, a local government official said on Saturday.
Sun, 06 Apr 2003
Police are smugglers: Megawati
Police are smugglers: MegawatiSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang President Megawati Soekarnoputri has instructed National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar to take strong action against personnel involved in smuggling activities.
Sun, 06 Apr 2003
Cuba's tourism survives U.S. embargo
Cuba's tourism survives U.S. embargoRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Havana In this globalized world where America's food and pop culture dominate almost everywhere you turn, it seems strange not to find an outlet of a popular American chain in a country where tourism is one of its strong...
Sun, 06 Apr 2003
Fascinating Siti willing to try new frontiers
Fascinating Siti willing to try new frontiersNovan Iman Santosa The Jakarta Post JakartaThe cute, lovely Malaysian singer Siti Nurhaliza has been around for about eight years and is now looking for new challenges, including song writing and even trying theater performances, especially musical ones.
Sun, 06 Apr 2003
Wibisono heads APEC's terrorism task force
Wibisono heads APEC's terrorism task forceAgencies, Singapore A senior Indonesian diplomat, Makarim Wibisono, has been appointed to head a counter-terrorism task force of the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, the group's secretariat said on Saturday.
Sun, 06 Apr 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 6, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 6, 2003Exhibitions* Painting, Milestones Of Modesty, by I Made Djirna, at Graha Paramita Building, Jl. Denpasar Raya Blok D 2 Kav. 8, Kuningan, South Jakarta, (Tel. 021-5265161, Ext:852), until April 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sun, 06 Apr 2003
Competitive intelligence the key to survival
Competitive intelligence the key to survivalCompetitive Intelligence: Piranti Strategis Memenangkan Persaingan Global (Competitive Intelligence: strategic instrument to win global competition), Taryanto, et al.
Sun, 06 Apr 2003
'Biola Tak Berdawai' not all stringless
'Biola Tak Berdawai' not all stringlessHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Biola Tak Berdawai. Drama **1/2 (out of four stars). Starring Ria Irawan, Nicholas Saputra, Jajang C. Noer, Dicky Lebrianto. Directed by Sekar Ayu Asmara. Produced by Kalyana Shira Film (In Bahasa Indonesia).
Sun, 06 Apr 2003
For Islam, suicide attacks legitimate self-defense
For Islam, suicide attacks legitimate self-defenseMichel Sailhan, Agence France-Presse, Cairo While Islam universally bans suicide as a crime against oneself, it allows it in defense of Muslims and their land, and celebrates as "martyrs" those who make the sacrifice.
Sun, 06 Apr 2003
TV Program: Sunday, April 6, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, April 6, 2003TVRI 5:03 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English New Service7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria8:00 DRTV Indonesia8:30 Variety Show: Arena Kece9:00 Children's Program: Media Kids9:30 Bando10:30 TV Drama: Rumah Kita11:00 Variety Show: Maskum...
Sun, 06 Apr 2003
Antiwar protests continue in Indonesia
Antiwar protests continue in IndonesiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Protests against the invasion of Iraq by the United States and its allies continued across the country on Saturday with calls for an immediate end to the war that has claimed hundreds of innocent lives, including women and children.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003
JP/6/DARMI
JP/6/DARMI Aceh's peace deal stronger than RI law Afridal Darmi Head, Banda Aceh Legal Aid Institute (LBH Banda Aceh) Banda Aceh Police have arrested Muhammad Nazar and are now hunting down Kautsar. They have accused Nazar, chairman of the Aceh Referendum Information Center (SIRA) and Kautsar, a...
Sat, 05 Apr 2003
Government moves to supply airports with surgical masks
Government moves to supply airports with surgical masksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has distributed nearly 2,000 special masks to 12 major airports and seaports across the country to help prevent officials from being infected with the deadly Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
Sat, 05 Apr 2003
Security boosted in Maluku, Papua
Security boosted in Maluku, Papua SORONG, Papua: The Navy plans to deploy dozens of warships to ensure security in Indonesian waters, especially off Maluku and Papua.Sorong Navy Base commander Maj. Kris Sri Hod told Antara on Friday that his organization was optimistic of being able to ensure...
Sat, 05 Apr 2003
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50 Choices of words reflect interests in Iraq war 2. LABOR: 2 x 33 Indonesia suspends labor exports to SARS-infected countries 3. MASKS: 2 x 30 Government moves to supply airports with surgical masks 4. SCHOOLS: 1 x 40 Int'l schools not affected by virus, except SIS 5.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003
National education system
National education systemFrom Suara Karya There is much debate taking place about the bill on national education, particularly regarding subarticle 1(a) of article 12 (in the version from the House of Representatives) and subarticle 1(a) of article 13 (in the government version), which are about...
Sat, 05 Apr 2003
Guthrie confirms bond postponed
Guthrie confirms bond postponed KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian plantations group Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd. confirmed Friday its earlier plan to tap the global capital market via a US$245 million Islamic bond, or Sukuk, program has been postponed indefinitely, a company spokesperson said.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003
Surabaya council elects new chairman from PDI-P
Surabaya council elects new chairman from PDI-PResi Fadjar Himawanti, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The Surabaya city council on Friday elected a faction member from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) as their new chairman, filling the post left vacant when his predecessor...
Sat, 05 Apr 2003
Padang takes up councillors' graft case
Padang takes up councillors' graft case PADANG, West Sumatra: Prosecutors on Friday submitted the case files of three council chairpersons, accused of embezzling state funds, to the prosecutor's high office in Padang, setting the stage for a high-profile trial.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003
RI suspends labor exports to Asia-Pacific region
RI suspends labor exports to Asia-Pacific regionRidwan Max Sijabat and Fadli The Jakarta Post Jakarta/BatamThe government has temporarily suspended the supply of Indonesian workers to the Asia Pacific in response to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) crisis in the region.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003
Bank Mandiri profit up 30.6%
Bank Mandiri profit up 30.6% Zakki Hakim The Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesia's giant Bank Mandiri announced on Friday a 30.6 percent increase in its net profit to Rp 3.59 trillion (US$400.7 million) in 2002 from Rp 2.75 trillion in the previous year, thanks to among others a Rp 1.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003
Victims of Flores floods lack potable water: Regent
Victims of Flores floods lack potable water: RegentYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Thousands of families in Flores and Belu, East Nusa Tenggara, are facing difficulties obtaining clean water and are threatened by numerous diseases since tap water networks and wells in...
Sat, 05 Apr 2003
Bank Lippo recapitalization contract questioned
Bank Lippo recapitalization contract questionedZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A May 2000 agreement that allows Bank Lippo's former owner to repurchase shares in the bank from the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has the potential to cause the state massive losses, a legal expert...
Sat, 05 Apr 2003
Rice for the poor
Rice for the poorFrom Republika The government should take proper action to overcome problems arising from the distribution of cheap rice for the poor, given that the rice has been diverted to the wrong targets. This practice will benefit only certain people and the poor get hardly any.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003
Hamzah labels Bush 'king of terrorists'
Hamzah labels Bush 'king of terrorists'Agencies, Jakarta Indonesian Vice President Hamzah Haz lashed out Friday at the U.S.-led war against Iraq, calling President George W. Bush the "king of terrorists.""The U.S. has always boasted about upholding human rights and democracy...
Sat, 05 Apr 2003
TV Today: Saturday, April 5, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, April 5, 2003TVRI 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria8:00 DRTV Indonesia 8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi dan Balita9:00 Music: Pesona Music Indonesia 10:00 TV Drama: Mujizat10:30 Talk Show: Life Clip11:00...
Sat, 05 Apr 2003
Rupiah Rates April 4
Rupiah Rates April 4 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,654.29 5,048.88 5,380.74 5,322.20 Brunei dollar 1 5,297.70 4,731.75 5,041.40 4,987.90 Canadian dollar 1 6,371.52 5,690.20 6,063.27 5,998.24 Swiss franc 1 6,813.24 6,086.61 6,483.63 6,416.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003
Navy officer blamed for ship collision
Navy officer blamed for ship collision SINGAPORE: A naval officer was responsible for a collision three months ago between a Singapore patrol vessel and a container ship that left four servicewomen dead, an official investigator said on Friday.Lt.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003
Rupiah Rates April 4
Rupiah Rates April 4 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,654.29 5,048.88 5,380.74 5,322.20 Brunei dollar 1 5,297.70 4,731.75 5,041.40 4,987.90 Canadian dollar 1 6,371.52 5,690.20 6,063.27 5,998.24 Swiss franc 1 6,813.24 6,086.61 6,483.63 6,416.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003
North Sumatra 'TVRI' station ceases broadcasting
North Sumatra 'TVRI' station ceases broadcastingApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra State-owned television station TVRI is no longer broadcasting in North Sumatra, marking another suspension of a TVRI station under a restructuring program to slash state funding for TVRI stations...