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Sun, 18 May 2003
Political parties instrumental for democracy: Ichlasul
Political parties instrumental for democracy: Ichlasul Political observer Ichlasul Amal of Gadjah Mada University (UGM) was one of the country's prominent figures during the reform movement in 1998 while he was still rector of the oldest university in the country.
Sun, 18 May 2003
Packaged durian allows aficionados to bring it home
Packaged durian allows aficionados to bring it home Many durian aficionados have difficulty bringing home durian on airplanes or with courier service companies due to its pungent odor. Now, they can carry or order durian in plastic boxes from durian vendors like Rizal.
Sun, 18 May 2003
checked by Rich
checked by Rich FOR ADVERTORIALThe Jakarta Post Advertorial May 18, 2003 UPS promotion 'Synchronizing World of Commerce' boost businessA new way of commerce United Parcel Service (UPS) now provides Indonesian businesses with a breakthrough in the field of supply chain solutions through its vision...
Sun, 18 May 2003
Bambang Susanto Priyohadi, is a secretary of the Yogyakarta
Bambang Susanto Priyohadi, is a secretary of the Yogyakarta provincial administration. For one thing, since the reform movement began, we have all witnessed a big change in people's willingness to voice their opinions, although I have also noticed that many go too far.
Sun, 18 May 2003
On the Shelves
On the Shelves Bagaimana Perkawinan Bertahan dari Perselingkuhan (How a marriage survive from infidelity); By Charlotte Latvala, et. al.; Pinkbooks, March 2003; 103ppMany surveys have been conducted in the past few years on Indonesians' lifestyles and one of the results is quite shocking.
Sun, 18 May 2003
The Only Synagogue in Indonesia
The Only Synagogue in IndonesiaWahyuni Kamah Contributor SurabayaThe white Dutch-style building's architecture is simple and classical. Except for the mezuzah at its entrance and two Star of David carvings on the teakwood door, nobody would know that it is a synagogue.
Sun, 18 May 2003
Investment rises despite low demand
Investment rises despite low demandSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fall in overall business as a result of the downturn in the global economy has also affected courier and cargo businesses in Indonesia.
Sun, 18 May 2003
Aceh: The people in waiting
Aceh: The people in waitingA massive military operation is looming in Aceh after the collapse of a truce between the government and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatists. The government has adopted a zero-tolerance approach towards the rebels in a bid to force the separatists to give up their armed...
Sun, 18 May 2003
Poor sanitation forces Aceh refugees to return home
Poor sanitation forces Aceh refugees to return homeNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Poor sanitation and health services have forced thousands of Acehnese refugees to return home, in spite of uncertain security conditions.
Sun, 18 May 2003
Pekanbaru's durian draws tourists
Pekanbaru's durian draws touristsHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau For some people, durian is an absolute favorite, but many people hate it due to its overpowering aroma.But in Pekanbaru, the capital of Riau, durian is an attraction for both local or foreign tourists, mostly...
Sun, 18 May 2003
Keeping commerce in motion
Keeping commerce in motion The courier and air cargo industry, with their massive networks around the world, has substantially affected global and domestic economies.The services provided by air express and air cargo companies have become an important engine of economic growth for most countries.
Sun, 18 May 2003
Remembrance May: Not to be forgotten
Remembrance May: Not to be forgottenThe 1998 May riots was not the blackest period in Indonesia's long road to become the nation it is today, but the destruction, killings, violence, rape and general mayhem of the time scarred the hearts of all Indonesians.
Sun, 18 May 2003
UGM students try `lesung' in percussion show
UGM students try `lesung' in percussion showLeo Wahyudi S, Contributor, Jakarta Most young people, particularly those living in big cities, have never seen a lesung (wooden mortar for pounding rice). But in the hands of 10 students of the Yogyakarta-based Gadjah Mada University, the device, mostly...
Sun, 18 May 2003
People express dissapointment,
People express dissapointment,The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five years have passed since the reform movement was first demanded by students from various universities in the capital and other major cities in the country.
Sun, 18 May 2003
Guitarist Mus Mujiono enjoys life by controlling his glucose level
Guitarist Mus Mujiono enjoys life by controlling his glucose level Diagnosed with diabetes in 1985 when he was about to have kidney surgery, jazz guitarist Mus Mujiono still enjoys his life today. He can even continue his music career.In fact, diabetes is not a new issue in his family.
Sun, 18 May 2003
Glucose-level test helps diabetics to live without limits
Glucose-level test helps diabetics to live without limitsEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Suffering from diabetes does not have to mean the end of the world. These days, diabetics can live without having any limits, just like other healthy people.
Sun, 18 May 2003
Five years may have passed, but the memory of the May riots
Five years may have passed, but the memory of the May riots remains fresh in many people's minds. Priest Ignatius Sandyawan Sumardi, the leader of the Team of Volunteers for Humanity and the recipient of the prestigious Yap Thiam Hien human rights award, reveals what needs to be done to stop the...
Sun, 18 May 2003
Reconciliation needed to curb new clashes
Reconciliation needed to curb new clashes Five years ago, the bloody May riots erupted nationwide and claimed almost 1,200 fatalities following the shootings of four Trisakti University students at their campus in West Jakarta.
Sat, 17 May 2003
Loyalists announce support for Hamzah
Loyalists announce support for HamzahKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Supporters of United Development Party (PPP) chairman Hamzah Haz backed his leadership on Friday, vowing to push for the reelection of the veteran politician during a five-day congress starting on May 20.
Sat, 17 May 2003
Despite arrests, Japan hopes to host talks
Despite arrests, Japan hopes to host talks Japan's foreign minister said in Tokyo on Friday she was hopeful talks between Indonesian officials and Aceh separatists would ease tensions, even as the sudden arrest of several rebel negotiators threatened to scuttle the weekend meeting.
Sat, 17 May 2003
Buddhists attend celebration of Waisak Day at Borobudur Temple
Buddhists attend celebration of Waisak Day at Borobudur TempleTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Thousands of Buddhists celebrated on Friday Buddha's Day of Enlightenment, or Waisak, at the famed Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java.
Sat, 17 May 2003
U.S. to issue `greenback' with more colors
U.S. to issue `greenback' with more colorsJAKARTA: As part of an ongoing effort to combat counterfeiting for its currency, U.S. government recently unveiled a new US$20 note design with enhanced security features and subtle background colors.
Sat, 17 May 2003
Rapid growth continues despite regulatory problem
Rapid growth continues despite regulatory problemDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta As sounds, pictures and data are sent from and to many parts of the city, country or world, the cellular business has always been a lucrative venture today.
Sat, 17 May 2003
Jakarta KPUD to get its five members
Jakarta KPUD to get its five membersArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite criticism surrounding the process of fit and proper test to elect members of the Jakarta General Elections Commission (Jakarta KPUD), the General Elections Commission (KPU) is still optimistic about finding...
Sat, 17 May 2003
Labor rallies
Labor ralliesFrom Media IndonesiaOn May Day this year, many labor unions in Indonesia took to the streets to object to the recently ratified law on manpower.Signed by President Megawati Soekarnoputri on April 25, 2003, this law is believed to be harmful to workers' interests, particularly in its...
Sat, 17 May 2003
U.S., donors call on RI to pursue peace in Aceh
U.S., donors call on RI to pursue peace in AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta United States President George W. Bush welcomed on Thursday a decision by the Indonesian government and Aceh separatist rebels to hold weekend talks in Tokyo in a last-ditch effort to save their peace pact.
Sat, 17 May 2003
`We need political change, not just political survival'
`We need political change, not just political survival'Ignas Kleden, Sociologist, The Center for East Indonesian Affairs (CEIA), Jakarta "My loyalty to my country ends where my loyalty to my party begins." This paraphrase of an old political saying seems to hold true for us today.
Sat, 17 May 2003
Aceh peace given last chance
Aceh peace given last chanceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Negotiators from Indonesia and the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) have left for Tokyo to give peace one last chance, although a senior official said there was little hope the meeting would revive a faltering peace process.
Sat, 17 May 2003
Good commercial courts imperative for recovery
Good commercial courts imperative for recoveryMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's commercial courts, renowned for being ineffective and corrupt, must be reformed to encourage more investment and in turn boost economic recovery and growth, an expert said.
Sat, 17 May 2003
* Dangers of a military counterinsurgency operation -- Page 3
* Dangers of a military counterinsurgency operation -- Page 3 * Thousands of Acehnese ready to take refuge -- Page 3 * Military to continue operations in Aceh: Army chief -- Page 3 * Self-interests deprive Aceh people of peace -- Page 6
Sat, 17 May 2003
Bali's nature fading
Bali's nature fadingFrom Bali PostOften, I am nostalgic for the environment of Bali during my childhood in the seventies, when I could play after school was over. Nature offered so many things to play with, that dusk came too soon and it seemed I had too little time to enjoy everything.
Sat, 17 May 2003
The hijacking of a bus committed by more than 100 senior high
The hijacking of a bus committed by more than 100 senior high school students in East Jakarta last week was a real shock.In school uniform, the students also robbed the bus passengers of money and other valuables.
Sat, 17 May 2003
Connecting more people in more liberal market
Connecting more people in more liberal marketI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta This special page is specially published in observance of the World Telecommunications Day which is worldwide celebrated on May 17 (today).
Sat, 17 May 2003
The hijacking of a bus committed by more than 100 senior high
The hijacking of a bus committed by more than 100 senior high school students in East Jakarta last week was a real shock.In school uniform, the students also robbed the bus passengers of money and other valuables.
Sat, 17 May 2003
Bulog urges govt to halt rice imports
Bulog urges govt to halt rice importsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) urged the Ministry of Industry and Trade to impose a temporary ban on all rice imports until at least September to protect domestic producers against lower priced imported rice, thereby pushing the...
Sat, 17 May 2003
Jakarta, GAM conspire
Jakarta, GAM conspire to destroy Aceh peace 2 x 23Self-interests deprive Aceh people of peaceEndy M. Bayuni Deputy Chief Editor The Jakarta Post Jakarta2. Yanuar -- The inner sanctus of trade 2 X 23 The inner sanctus of trade, stopping unfair practices Yanuar Nugroho Director The Business Watch...
Sat, 17 May 2003
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Minor changes made to education bill 2. Germany (3 x 16) RI, Germany agree to cooperate in fight against terrorism 3. Taiwan ( 2 x 27 ) Taiwan to compensate families of three RI SARS victims 4. PPP ( 1 x 40) Loyalists announce support for Hamzah
Sat, 17 May 2003
1. WORLD: 1 line 38 counts
1. WORLD: 1 line 38 countsIndonesian Children's Choir to tour U.S. 2. Payung: 1 line, 35 counts 'Awasawas' parodies human tragedy
Sat, 17 May 2003
Experts warn Jakarta not ready for big quake
Experts warn Jakarta not ready for big quakeZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A earthquake on Wednesday jolted Jakarta and raised concerns that tall buildings in the capital city could be very vulnerable to larger earthquakes, experts said.
Sat, 17 May 2003
Bomb suspect regrets killing non-Americans
Bomb suspect regrets killing non-AmericansWahyoe Boedhiwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Ali Imron, a key suspect in the Bali bomb blasts in October last year, said he felt "regret" after learning that most of the 202 victims killed in the attack were non-Americans.
Sat, 17 May 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, May 17, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, May 17, 2003Exhibitions* Visual Arts: 50 ans d'estampes (50 tahun seni cetak di atas kertas), Galeri Nasional Indonesia (the National Gallery of Indonesia), Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., until May 29.
Sat, 17 May 2003
1. EQUAKE: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. EQUAKE: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Experts warn Jakarta not ready for big quake 2. FIT2: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Jakarta KPUD to get its five members next week 3. HABIB: 28 pt, 2 cols, 1 x 20 Rizieq trial to proceed 4. SPEAK: 28 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 45'Long weekend greatly affects my daily income'
Sat, 17 May 2003
RI, Germany agree to cooperate in fight against terrorism
RI, Germany agree to cooperate in fight against terrorismFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Germany have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties by joining hands in the war on terrorism, as well as the protection of investments here.
Sat, 17 May 2003
Give us another
Give us another Sukarno or Soeharto From KompasI wish to question my fellow citizens across the country, particularly the political elite. Is there anybody out there who has the capacity of a Sukarno or a Suharto, who is respected both at home and overseas, and who considers Indonesia's territorial...
Sat, 17 May 2003
Foreign fishing vessels nabbed
Foreign fishing vessels nabbed JP/5/AcrossForeign fishing vessels nabbedSUNGAI LIAT, Bangka Belitung: The Navy has captured two foreign vessels carrying crew members from Thailand that was fishing illegally in the waters of Bangka Belitung, said a local Navy officer.
Sat, 17 May 2003
Pertamina makes quality asphalt
Pertamina makes quality asphalt State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina has started to produce high grade asphalt to compete with imported products, a company official said.M. Herijanto, managing director of PT Petro Kimia, Pertamina's subsidiary which produces asphalt, said that the move was...
Sat, 17 May 2003
1. YLIME: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. YLIME: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Limestone quarries ruin Gunungkidul's beauty 2. YFISH: 1 LINE, 45 COUNTS New Yogya trend: Fish culture in a gutter
Sat, 17 May 2003
Thousands of Acehnese ready to take refuge
Thousands of Acehnese ready to take refugeNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Despite the apparent normalcy, hundreds of thousands of residents of North Aceh, a stronghold of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), are preparing to flee their villages and take refuge if the government launches a...
Sat, 17 May 2003
Aceh administration
Aceh administration must be audited From Rakyat Merdeka The central government has channeled trillions of rupiah to Aceh, but the province has hardly enjoyed the fruits of development. What is wrong with this situation?Apparently, it is common practice in Aceh for a company that has won a tender...
Sat, 17 May 2003
Dangers of a military counterinsurgency operation
Dangers of a military counterinsurgency operation On May 9, The Jakarta Post held a panel discussion on Aceh with former Indonesian Military (TNI) general affairs chief Lt. Gen. (ret) Suaidi Marassabessy, former minister of justice and human rights Hasballah M.