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Mon, 06 May 2002
TV Program: Monday, May 6, 2002
TV Program: Monday, May 6, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:30 Documentary11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:30 Documentary3:00 Children's Program3:30 Cartoon5:00 Music6:00 News7:00 Dialog8:00 Quiz9:00...
Mon, 06 May 2002
Higher fuel prices don't always lead to conservation
Higher fuel prices don't always lead to conservationTantri Yuliandini and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta The rising price of gas has not stopped families like the Sutanto's from maintaining their two-car, 200-liter-a-week lifestyle.
Mon, 06 May 2002
Evidence in Theys' murder delivered to military police
Evidence in Theys' murder delivered to military police.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Irian Jaya Provincial Police on Saturday handed over 19 pieces of evidence concerning the murder of pro-independence Papuan leader Dortheys Hiyo Eluway to the Military Police.
Mon, 06 May 2002
People in Magelang lack iodine
People in Magelang lack iodine MAGELANG, Central Java: Thousands of residents of the Central Java town of Magelang are consuming noniodized salt and water, which could have a negative impact on the younger generations.Dr.
Mon, 06 May 2002
* Headlines: Appointment letter of new Garuda chief 'missing'2
* Headlines: Appointment letter of new Garuda chief 'missing'2* National: BPK should audit military foundations4* Archipelago: Police hand over evidence in Theys' murder case 5 * Opinion: Conflicts persist in RI6* City: Rivers used as toilets8* Sports: War Emblem wins Kentucky Derby9* World:...
Mon, 06 May 2002
Israel and terrorism
Israel and terrorismFrom Media IndonesiaIsrael has shown great cruelty toward Palestinians under the guise of combating terrorism, by arguing that Palestinians have launched suicide bombings. However, Israeli solders raided and devastated Palestinian settlement sites occupied by innocent families,...
Mon, 06 May 2002
Who's behind local TV industry now?
Who's behind local TV industry now?Luas Samudera, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesian television stations are taking new shape in terms of ownership with established stations currently taking the lead in making newspapers headlines.
Mon, 06 May 2002
Where is my motorbike?
Where is my motorbike? In January I asked the Indonesian Consulate in Perth if there were any special regulations I would need in order for me to transport my motorbike to Bali, where I would be staying on a KITAS-basis.
Mon, 06 May 2002
NZ premier Clark arrives to boost ties
NZ premier Clark arrives to boost tiesAgence France-Presse, Jakarta New Zealand's Prime Minister Helen Clark arrived in Indonesia Sunday for a three-day official visit to forge closer bilateral ties.Clark was met at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport by Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda.
Mon, 06 May 2002
'The powerful always break promises'
'The powerful always break promises' Most of Jakarta's public transportation drivers have been having it tough lately, especially since the government instituted its policy of regularly raising fuel prices. The situation is exacerbated by the notorious congestion all over the city.
Mon, 06 May 2002
Lawyer says committees hotbeds of corruption
Lawyer says committees hotbeds of corruptionAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council's decision to establish several special committees could encourage corruption and collusion, activists warned on Saturday.
Mon, 06 May 2002
RI maids commit suicide in S'pore
RI maids commit suicide in S'pore SINGAPORE: At least 65 Indonesian maids in Singapore died in the period from January 1999 to April 2002, of which 15 committed suicide by jumping to their deaths from their employers' apartments.
Mon, 06 May 2002
Conflicts persist in RI
Conflicts persist in RIBantarto Bandoro, Editor, The Indonesian Quarterly, Center for Strategic and Indonesian Studies, Jakarta Indonesia has had four presidents in just four years (1998- 2002) and each of them has experienced a turbulent period during their presidency.
Mon, 06 May 2002
Bogor jail in bad condition
Bogor jail in bad condition BOGOR: Overcrowding at Paledang jail in Bogor has become such a problem that the mayor has promised to address the situation.A total of 68 detainees must share one room that was designed to hold no more than 27 people.
Mon, 06 May 2002
Galeforce winds rip through N. Sumatra
Galeforce winds rip through N. SumatraThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than 10 houses were seriously damaged and some destroyed on Sunday as a strong thunder storm with galeforce winds swept through the North Sumatra town of Deliserdang.
Mon, 06 May 2002
Rivers used as toilets, dump sites for sewage
Rivers used as toilets, dump sites for sewageBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the city administration's clean river program (prokasih), launched in the early 1990s, major rivers in the capital are still used as a dump site for various wastes including untreated sewerage.
Mon, 06 May 2002
My appointment letter has gone missing: Samudera
My appointment letter has gone missing: SamuderaRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Samudera Sukardi, State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi's elder brother, claimed over the weekend he had been given the top post at flagship carrier Garuda Indonesia, but his appointment had...
Mon, 06 May 2002
* Headlines: Appointment letter of new Garuda chief 'missing'2
* Headlines: Appointment letter of new Garuda chief 'missing'2* National: BPK should audit military foundations4* Archipelago: Police hand over evidence in Theys' murder case 5 * Opinion: Conflicts persist in RI6* City: Rivers used as toilets8* Sports: War Emblem wins Kentucky Derby9* World:...
Mon, 06 May 2002
Ex-PBB member to stay in House
Ex-PBB member to stay in House JAKARTA: The chairman of the newly established Indonesian Islamic Party (PII), Hartono Mardjono, said on Sunday he would maintain his seat in the House of Representatives despite the fact that he won it as a member of the Crescent Star Party (PBB).
Mon, 06 May 2002
Concerned about
Concerned about missing heirloomsFrom Pikiran Rakyat I am concerned about the two missing gamelan instruments and other heirlooms belonging to the Indramayu people, as published in Pikiran Rakyat daily on March 25. The regional administration should not evade responsibility on these missing assets.
Mon, 06 May 2002
Man nabbed for fathering daughter's son
Man nabbed for fathering daughter's son BOJONEGORO, East Java: Residents of Kadipaten village in the East Java town of Bojonegoro have been shocked by the birth of a son to a neighbor and his 17-year-old daughter.
Mon, 06 May 2002
Sjahrir invited to East Timor
Sjahrir invited to East Timor JAKARTA: The chairman of the Alliance for a New Indonesia (PIB), Sjahrir, has been invited to Dili to attend East Timor's declaration of independence and the inauguration of Xanana Gusmao as the new country's first president.
Mon, 06 May 2002
Mahathir asks S'pore to compromise
Mahathir asks S'pore to compromise MALAYSIA: Singapore must be willing to compromise if it wants to resolve outstanding bilateral issues with Malaysia, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said in remarks published on Sunday.
Mon, 06 May 2002
Fuel prices hike doesn't cause lower fuel usage
Fuel prices hike doesn't cause lower fuel usageTantri Yuliandini and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rising price of gas has not stopped families like the Sutanto's from maintaining their two-car, 200-liter-a-week lifestyle.
Mon, 06 May 2002
Analysts doubt Ja'far arrest will end violence
Analysts doubt Ja'far arrest will end violenceKurniawan Hari and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts doubt the arrest of the commander of the militant Islamic group Laskar Jihad, Ja'far Umar Thalib, will end the bloody violence in Maluku because those directly responsible for the...
Mon, 06 May 2002
Rupiah, index entering consolodation period: Analysts
Rupiah, index entering consolodation period: AnalystsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts expect the rupiah and the Jakarta Composite Index to move within a narrow range this week, as the currency and the stock market consolidate while awaiting fresh stimulus.
Mon, 06 May 2002
President asks shuttlers to defend Thomas Cup
President asks shuttlers to defend Thomas CupAnnastashya Emmanuelle and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri urged on Saturday all Indonesian badminton players set to leave for the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup finals to do their best and give cause for some...
Mon, 06 May 2002
Reforestation dubbed as the answer to water problems in Java island
Reforestation dubbed as the answer to water problems in Java islandRiyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, Semarang As recently as the early 1960s, wild birds could be heard singing, entertaining farmers on the slopes of Mount Merbabu, Central Java.
Mon, 06 May 2002
Industries switching away from oil for energy
Industries switching away from oil for energyBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For decades oil has driven the country's growth. But with the government cutting back on fuel subsidies, more industries are seeking cheaper energy alternatives, with gas leading the pack in both demand and...
Mon, 06 May 2002
Ernst and Young acquires Andersen's Indian
Ernst and Young acquires Andersen's Indian NEW DELHI: Global accounting firm Ernst and Young's Indian subsidiary has decided to acquire troubled rival Arthur Andersen's local operations, media reports said Saturday.
Mon, 06 May 2002
RI crude output slips to 1.12 mln bpd
RI crude output slips to 1.12 mln bpd JAKARTA: Indonesia's crude oil production edged down to 1.12 million barrels per day (bpd) in April from 1.13 million bpd in March, industry sources said on Sunday."Production in several fields is declining but in several other fields it is slightly higher.
Mon, 06 May 2002
Wigs help hairless sex workers
Wigs help hairless sex workers TANGERANG: Tangerang Mayor Moch. Thamrin complained on Saturday about the difficulty of stopping prostitution in his town.He said his administration had conducted raids against prostitutes and shaved off the hair of those netted in the operation, in order to prevent...
Mon, 06 May 2002
ThinkPad A31p: New workstation from Big Blue
ThinkPad A31p: New workstation from Big BlueZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id Do you want a notebook that really has it all? Tons of computing power, an extra large screen, ample storage capacity, complete connectivity?Big Blue has done it again.
Mon, 06 May 2002
Are DPRD members already immune to money?
Are DPRD members already immune to money? Hopefully, it is not merely a fleeting enthusiasm but a consistent attitude. A number of the City Legislative Council (DPRD) members, who concurrently become the Kemayoran Special Committee members, have reportedly been given a bundle amounting to Rp20...
Mon, 06 May 2002
Poor law enforcement encourages rampant counterfeiting
Poor law enforcement encourages rampant counterfeitingDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post JakartaBuying branded goods can create a dilemma for the consumer. Some prefer to purchase the real thing at any cost, while others opt to buy the next best thing so as to be able to keep up with the latest trends.
Mon, 06 May 2002
Five separatist rebels killed in Aceh skirmish
Five separatist rebels killed in Aceh skirmishThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Separatist violence continued in Aceh province on Sunday with at least five rebels killed in a gunfight with Indonesian Military (TNI) troops in Aceh Besar regency.
Mon, 06 May 2002
On code of conduct
On code of conduct From Media Indonesia In Indonesia almost every profession has their own code of conduct. Even the House of Representatives has its own. An organization has a code of conduct to ensure that its members act in an orderly, honest and polite manner.
Mon, 06 May 2002
Directorate General of Post and Telecommunications regrets VoIP raids
Directorate General of Post and Telecommunications regrets VoIP raidsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police raids on allegedly illegal Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) operators on Friday have not only upset industry players, but also the Directorate General of Post and...
Mon, 06 May 2002
Plan to hike transport fares worries low-income families
Plan to hike transport fares worries low-income familiesBambang Nurbianto and Leo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the government has again increased fuel prices, it is likely that public transport fares will rise, causing low-income families in Greater Jakarta to suffer further.
Mon, 06 May 2002
Councilor implicates colleagues in graft
Councilor implicates colleagues in graftAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta One of two main suspects in a corruption case involving Jogja Expo Center (JEC), Herman Abdurrahman, revealed here on Saturday that more than half of all local legislators were involved in the scam and demanded...
Mon, 06 May 2002
PNI parties likely to merge for 2004 elections
PNI parties likely to merge for 2004 electionsThe Jakarta Post Jakarta A daughter of former president Sukarno said on Sunday the political party she led would likely merge with three other parties with similar support bases.
Mon, 06 May 2002
PDI Perjuangan maintains stance on dual functions
PDI Perjuangan maintains stance on dual functionsAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) reiterated its opposition on Saturday to relinquishing the dual positions held by political party leaders and those who also hold...
Mon, 06 May 2002
Tourists join 'Kuningan' celebration
Tourists join 'Kuningan' celebration DENPASAR, Bali: Hundreds of foreign tourists joined the Hindu celebration of Kuningan at Sakenan Temple in Serangan subdistrict, 15 kilometers south of Denpasar.The ceremony, conducted once every 210 days, was held to celebrate the victory of dharma (the good)...
Mon, 06 May 2002
JP/14/Brief
JP/14/BriefDevon workers end strike in Sorong JAKARTA: All 200 workers of American firm Devon Salawati in Sorong, Papua have ended their 10-day strike and started work on Saturday, according to a senior official at state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina.
Mon, 06 May 2002
U.S. banks may immobilize $520m in RI government funds
U.S. banks may immobilize $520m in RI government fundsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government may be unable to get its hands on some US$520 million in revenue from the sale of liquefied natural gas (LNG) if state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina fails to win a legal battle...
Mon, 06 May 2002
Fuel price increase
Fuel price increase It is encouraging to note the relative calm in which the general public reacted to the increase in fuel prices on Thursday, the third since January. Unlike January's announcement of price increases, which was met by major street demonstrations, the latest rise, though much...
Mon, 06 May 2002
1. Rice (2x26)
1. Rice (2x26) Experts urge government to create pro-farmer policies 2. VOIP (2x37) Directorate General of Post and Telecommunications regrets VOIP raids 3. Perta (2x30)JP/13/Perta U.S. banks may immobolize $520m in RI government funds
Mon, 06 May 2002
Lightning in golf course
Lightning in golf courseFrom KompasIn response to news about lightning striking the Soewarno golf course near Soekarno-Hatta airport, I would like to inform readers that it was not true that the golf course management had warned visiting golfers not to play golf.
Mon, 06 May 2002
Businessmen blame slump on thugs
Businessmen blame slump on thugs BOGOR: The recent riots in Puncak resort have greatly affected the tourism business in the area.Rafless restaurant, which is located in Cisarua district, suffered a decline of 60 percent, following the raids of some hotels and suspected brothels two weeks ago,...
Mon, 06 May 2002
Rupiah, stocks enter consolidation period: Analysts
Rupiah, stocks enter consolidation period: AnalystsThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Analysts expect the rupiah and the Jakarta Composite Index to move within a narrow range this week, as the currency and the stock market consolidate while awaiting fresh stimulus.