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Fri, 03 May 2002
Waste burning blamed for phone cuts
Waste burning blamed for phone cuts KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Thousands of telephone lines in Kupang were out of order on Thursday with telecommunications officials there blaming it on trash burning by local people.
Fri, 03 May 2002
2003 budget may be based on 4% GDP growth: Kwik
2003 budget may be based on 4% GDP growth: KwikThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government may base the 2003 state budget on an economic growth rate of 4 percent, which is the same as this year's growth target, State Minister of National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie said on Thursday.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Wandering minstrels corner cattle market audience
Wandering minstrels corner cattle market audienceAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A young woman clad in a traditional Javanese costume danced under the scorching sun at a corner of a traditional cattle market in Pakuncen, Yogyakarta.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Long time needed to overhaul education system, Megawati says
Long time needed to overhaul education system, Megawati saysThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A sound character and mentality can only be produced through a good education, and this cannot be accomplished overnight, says President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Class action suit against Sutiyoso, Megawati opens
Class action suit against Sutiyoso, Megawati opensMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of flood victims who packed a court room at the Central Jakarta District Court looked relieved when the presiding judge opened on Thursday the hearing of their class action suit against the...
Fri, 03 May 2002
Bribery among law enforcers
Bribery among law enforcersFrom Media IndonesiaMedia Indonesia of April 26, 2002, reported that the Honorary Council for the Indonesian Lawyers Working Committee (KKAI) would examine Elza Syarief on bribery charges.
Fri, 03 May 2002
African drug convict forges verdict
African drug convict forges verdict An African drug convict forged a 1998 Supreme Court verdict in the hope of gaining early release but failed to do so after prison officials discovered the fraud attempt.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Students receive innovation awards
Students receive innovation awards JAKARTA: Several teams of university students received awards on Thursday for their innovative products in a competition sponsored by major corporations.The Contest for Business Innovations, organized by a local non-governmental organization Progressio with...
Fri, 03 May 2002
ICW points out discrepancies in Mega's wealth
ICW points out discrepancies in Mega's wealthTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two government watchdogs maintain that the wealth report submitted by President Megawati Soekarnoputri is full of discrepancies, claiming that the report fails to list all of her and her husband Taufik...
Fri, 03 May 2002
Prices of used cars go down but fewer people purchasing
Prices of used cars go down but fewer people purchasingDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the rupiah gains strength against the U.S. dollar these days, the prices of some imported goods have gone down slightly.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 2 , 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 375 95 1,000 Ades Alfindo...
Fri, 03 May 2002
Koizumi's Asia vision still sketchy
Koizumi's Asia vision still sketchyThe Daily Yomiuri, Asia News Network, Tokyo Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi is energetically pursuing Japan's diplomacy in Asia. Following his visits to Vietnam, East Timor and Australia, he will travel to New Zealand on Thursday.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Five shot in Tuban riot: Five people are being treated at local
Five shot in Tuban riot: Five people are being treated at local community health centers due to gunshot wounds they suffered after police troops opened fire to quell an unruly protest against the operation of the U.S. oil company Devon in Tuban, East Java on Wednesday.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Young archer Rahmat puts pressure on seniors for 2003 SEAG squad
Young archer Rahmat puts pressure on seniors for 2003 SEAG squadMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National debutante archer Rahmat Sulistyawan took a big step toward a place on the Indonesian archery team for the 2002 Asian Games after he finished in top place at a tryout which ended on Thursday.
Fri, 03 May 2002
'Telegram' fails to deliver its message
'Telegram' fails to deliver its messageJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Some filmmakers would blame the audiences if their art-house movies failed to get enough attention. They would say that public was not ready to appreciate their movies which require more brains to digest than pop films.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Indosat to buy Satelindo stake for $340 million
Indosat to buy Satelindo stake for $340 millionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications firm PT Indosat is close to reaching a deal with Germany's Deutsche Telekom to buy the latter's 25 percent stake in local cellular operator PT Satelindo for about US$340 million, according to a...
Fri, 03 May 2002
'War on terrorism' tops Bush-Lee talks
'War on terrorism' tops Bush-Lee talks UNITED STATES: President George W. Bush thanked Singapore Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew on Wednesday for his nation's "strong support" in the U.S.-led "war on terrorism" and discussed working with Indonesia to battle that scourge.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Photo Papua expedition Race to the Snow, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until May 18. * Painting Wandering Water Colors by Tamara De Fretes, Gallery Cafe Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta (Tel.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Political influence in education must be reduced
Political influence in education must be reducedTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta From the time of the Dutch colonial rule to today's reform movement, education in Indonesia has never been free from the entanglements of the country's politics.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Shuttlers dream of fifth Thomas Cup win in a row
Shuttlers dream of fifth Thomas Cup win in a rowThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta National shuttlers' poor performance in the previous four Grand Prix series has not hampered their ambition to create new history in badminton by defending the Thomas Cup, the most prestigious men's team event, for a fifth...
Fri, 03 May 2002
Application for name change From Kompas Born and bred in Indonesia, I am an Indonesian citizen of Chinese descent. On Oct. 10, 1992 I filed an application to change my name into an Indonesian one. My name change was published in State Gazette No.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Indosat hopes to buy Satelindo stake for $340m
Indosat hopes to buy Satelindo stake for $340mThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications firm PT Indosat is close to reaching a deal with Germany's Deutsche Telekom to buy the latter's 25 percent stake in local cellular operator PT Satelindo for about US$340 million, according to a...
Fri, 03 May 2002
KL suspends tabloid 'Perdana Sari'
KL suspends tabloid 'Perdana Sari' MALAYSIA: The government on Thursday barred a tabloid from publishing for three months after it alleged that a prominent member of Malaysia's ruling party was a lesbian.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Thousands hold rally for Riau Islands province
Thousands hold rally for Riau Islands provinceFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Thousands of people marched in separate rallies in Riau on Thursday to push their demands for the establishment of a Riau Island province, forcing many shops to close.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Media union need not be seen as confrontational
Media union need not be seen as confrontationalAti Nurbaiti, Chairperson Alliance of Independent Journalist (AJI), Jakarta An intriguing feature of Indonesian journalism, to outsiders in particular, is the "envelope culture".
Fri, 03 May 2002
Political influence in education must be managed
Political influence in education must be managed=================== Tantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post Jakarta ------------------- From the time of the Dutch colonial rule to today's reform movement, education in Indonesia has never been free from the entanglements of the country's politics.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Officers detained over 'Parepos' attack
Officers detained over 'Parepos' attackJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar A dozen officers of the Parepare Military Resort Command's Military Police detachment in South Sulawesi have been detained here in connection with a recent attack on the offices of local daily Parepos.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Terrorism threat still present, Goh warns
Terrorism threat still present, Goh warnsThe Jakarta Post, Asia News Network (ANN), Singapore Singapore and other countries in the region remain vulnerable to attacks from international terrorist groups even if no evidence of an imminent threat has surfaced, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong says.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Kesowo turns back on reporters
Kesowo turns back on reporters JAKARTA: State Secretary/Cabinet Secretary Bambang Kesowo, would rather blow raspberries than answering undesirable questions, as he demonstrated to several journalists at the State Palace on Thursday.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Amien supports martial law in restive Maluku
Amien supports martial law in restive MalukuThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) says the government should not hesitate to impose martial law in conflict- ridden Maluku if it deems it necessary to do so.
Fri, 03 May 2002
ICE to manages Rp 4.2b flood fund
ICE to manages Rp 4.2b flood fund JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso symbolically handed over Rp 4.2 billion (US$440,250) for flood victims to the Institute for Civic Education (ICE) chairwoman, Irma Hutabarat on Thursday, who will manage the aid.The aid was collected during a charity night two months ago.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Fuel prices up by average of 14.46%
Fuel prices up by average of 14.46%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas firm Pertamina announced on Thursday an average 14.46 percent increase in fuel prices for this month from the levels in April.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Firmer attitude of govt needed
Firmer attitude of govt needed I read in the newspapers of April 27, 2002 an article about Indonesian food self-sufficiency. President Megawati expressed that she is rather annoyed looking at the food situation in Indonesia with its 200 million population, but is not yet independent in domestic...
Fri, 03 May 2002
Workers protest unfair treatment
Workers protest unfair treatment JAKARTA: More than a dozen workers of sidewalk car body repair shops almost clashed with the city's public order officers on Wednesday following a raid on Jl. Kramat Raya in Central Jakarta, near Atrium Senen shopping center. At 9 a.m.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Philips sets modest target for phones
Philips sets modest target for phonesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dutch firm Philips Consumer Electronics, which is better known here for its lamp and electronic products, launched on Thursday its latest cell phone products as it seeks to control three percent of the country's cell phone sales this...
Fri, 03 May 2002
Three states to sign anti-terror pact
Three states to sign anti-terror pact JAKARTA: To formalize mutual concern about the increasing threat of international terrorism, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines are expected to sign an anti-terrorism pact on May.
Fri, 03 May 2002
2. Yomiuri --
2. Yomiuri -- 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Koizumi's vision for Asia still sketchy Koizumi's Asia vision still sketchyThe Daily Yomiuri Asia News Network Tokyo 3. Nation -- Is it transparency, or are some people afraid? 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni How to handle 300,000 Buddhist monks? Tavivat Puntarigvivat Director...
Fri, 03 May 2002
Thailand's Sangha Bill still controversial
Thailand's Sangha Bill still controversialTavivat Puntarigvivat, Director World Buddhist University's Institute of Research and Development, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok The much-publicized controversy over the new Sangha Bill, which seeks to reform the country's Buddhist monastic...
Fri, 03 May 2002
Unsafe parking in Taman Ria
Unsafe parking in Taman Ria From Bisnis IndonesiaOn Saturday, April 27, 2002, two friends of mine and I had a meeting in Pulau Dua restaurant, Senayan. I entered the parking area at 1:03 p.m. and parked my car, B 1261 YS, in a space about 100 meters from the entrance gate.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Draft bill promises tailor-made education
Draft bill promises tailor-made educationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The latest draft bill on education is set to offer the public a customized curriculum system which would give students and parents greater authority in the learning process, but will demand much more from teachers as well as the...
Fri, 03 May 2002
Artists want 'Surabaya Post' to reappear
Artists want 'Surabaya Post' to reappear SURABAYA: Members of Surabaya Arts Council (DKS) will stage a prayer session to show their concern over the closure of the Surabaya Post evening daily in the hope that publication of the newspaper will be resumed.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Terrorism threat lurks behind, Goh warns
Terrorism threat lurks behind, Goh warnsThe Jakarta Post/ Asia News Network (ANN) Singapore Singapore and countries in the region remain vulnerable to attacks from international terrorist groups even if there has not been any evidence of an imminent threat, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong says.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Fake money rumors upset Central Java people
Fake money rumors upset Central Java peopleAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto People in Central Java are anxious over rumors of counterfeit money circulating in many regencies along the province's coastal areas and other cities.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Fighting the world order to save the earth
Fighting the world order to save the earthYanuar Nugroho, Researcher & General Secretary at Uni Sosial Demokrat, Jakarta Next month Indonesia will host an international conference in Bali. "The Government of the Republic of Indonesia has the honor and great privilege to host the Preparatory...
Fri, 03 May 2002
'Police unable to control militias'
'Police unable to control militias' JAKARTA: Two police officers testifying in the current ad hoc rights tribunal told the court on Thursday that security personnel could not prevent pro-Jakarta militias from attacking pro-independence supporters because the events took place in many places.
Fri, 03 May 2002
'Long process' needed to overhaul education system
'Long process' needed to overhaul education systemThe Jakarta Post JakartaA sound character and mentality can only be produced through a good education, and this cannot be accomplished overnight, says President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Foreign affairs ministry to appoint new officials
Foreign affairs ministry to appoint new officialsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda will swear in on Friday officials who will be filling eight of the 10 first echelon posts in the newly revamped structure of the foreign ministry.
Fri, 03 May 2002
26 councillors in study trip
26 councillors in study trip JAKARTA: Twenty-six councillors have embarked on a three-day study trip to three provinces in connection with the regulations for gubernatorial elections starting on Wednesday, despite the fact that the controversy over their foreign trip is not yet over.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Goenawan, always a free thinker
Goenawan, always a free thinkerA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With a gloomy rage in his face, Goenawan Mohammad shared his grievances with the students of Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta in 1994 shortly after he had lost his beloved Tempo magazine.
Fri, 03 May 2002
Why Mega must go to Dili
Why Mega must go to Dili Geopolitical reasons dictate that President Megawati Soekarnoputri should be present in Dili on the occasion of the independence of Timor Lorosae and the installation of President Xanana Gusmao.