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Sun, 02 May 2004
Goodwill hunting: Profiles of the students
Goodwill hunting: Profiles of the students Muhamad Syafril (Pii to his friends), 24, comes from Bangka Island. His father is a tin miner, his mother a homemaker. The eldest of four graduated in 2003 from University of Indonesia (UI) School of Dentistry.
Sun, 02 May 2004
Spreading a legacy of hope through Goodwill
Spreading a legacy of hope through GoodwillChisato Hara, Bogor/Jakarta Their beaming grins and enthusiastic demeanor are not the only similarities binding the young adults gathered at Wisma Kinasih in Bogor, West Java.
Sun, 02 May 2004
No paper
No paper The Jakarta Post will not be published on Monday due to the official observance of Prophet Muhammad's birthday. However, news updates can be obtained from our website www.thejakartapost.com. The Post will return on Tuesday. -- Editor
Sun, 02 May 2004
Police arrest wife, daughter of Manuputty
Police arrest wife, daughter of ManuputtyM. Azis Tunny Ambon, MalukuA joint police and military team arrested on Saturday the wife and daughter of Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) leader Alexander Manuputty, as security personnel struggled to bring under control renewed religious fighting in Ambon...
Sun, 02 May 2004
99 percent of the vote counted
99 percent of the vote countedMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) has completed the manual ballot counting in 64 of the 69 electoral districts, with the Golkar Party continuing to dominate the House of Representatives with 117 seats.
Sun, 02 May 2004
What's up with lackluster ready-to-wear?
What's up with lackluster ready-to-wear?Muara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta The local ready-to-wear industry is best described as dormant. While we think we have Indonesian fashion, in reality it is quite difficult to find dresses bearing the brand names of our designers in most places in this...
Sun, 02 May 2004
Malaysian designer pays tribute to Carrie and co.
Malaysian designer pays tribute to Carrie and co.Kee Hua Chee, ANN, The Star, Kuala Lumpur All the designer brands worn by the four stars on the hit HBO TV series Sex and the City enjoyed huge popularity. Now, Malaysian designer Rizalman Ibrahim has also gotten into the act.
Sun, 02 May 2004
Workers celebrate May Day with huge street rallies
Workers celebrate May Day with huge street ralliesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan/Surabaya Thousands of workers across the country took to the streets on Saturday to demand the government revoke rules and regulations that fail to protect workers and their welfare.
Sat, 01 May 2004
For Marketing Perspective --Tuesday --- May 4
For Marketing Perspective --Tuesday --- May 4 Will mobile banking work for microfinance? Mohamad Nazirwan Jakarta Mobile banking (M-Banking) is popular among bank customers as it provides huge advantages, one of which is flexibility in banking with no place and time constraints.
Sat, 01 May 2004
FOR AD WATCH (MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- Tuesday - May 4
FOR AD WATCH (MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- Tuesday - May 4 Branding Politics -- another advertising phenomenaRodney Louis Vincent JakartaHaving spent the last two years in Jakarta, this is my first taste of Indonesian elections.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Pertamina revives plan for offshore bond issue
Pertamina revives plan for offshore bond issueDow Jones, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina has decided to revive its plan to raise around US$500 million from the offshore bond market later this year, a director with the company said on Friday.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Gus Dur gets cooked by Court
Gus Dur gets cooked by CourtKurniawan Hari, Jakarta Highly respected cleric and former president Abdurrahman Wahid has seemingly thrown in the towel before the presidential election campaign has even begun, as a response to the Supreme Court's ruling against him on the health issue.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2Plan for oil contractors to offer 10 percent stake to regionsT.N. Machmud Jakarta The Jakarta Post carried a news article under the same title on April 5, 2004 reporting an interview with Iin Arifin Takyan, Director General of Oil and Gas of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
Sat, 01 May 2004
1959: Construction of the hotel begins under supervision of
1959: Construction of the hotel begins under supervision of founding president Sukarno. The building is designed by American architect Abel Sorensen. It has 14 floors and 400 rooms.Aug. 5, 1962: The hotel is officially opened.Aug. 24 - Sept.
Sat, 01 May 2004
RI's Education Day should encourage positive action
RI's Education Day should encourage positive actionSimon Marcus Gower, Jakarta In our modern times there is sometimes a tendency towards cynicism. Sometimes people that like to think of themselves as being "modern" or "cosmopolitan" question or even doubt the validity and wisdom of tradition.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Photo-caption
Photo-captionAntara/Audy AlwiBILATERAL COMMUNICATIONS: President Megawati Soekarnoputri receives Iranian Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Ahmad Moderabi at her official residence on Jl. Teuku Umar, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Scores hurt after Ba'asyir's rearrest
Scores hurt after Ba'asyir's rearrestP.C. Naommy and Evi Mariani, Jakarta Police rearrested a controversial Muslim cleric on terrorism charges here on Friday moments after his release from Salemba prison, triggering violent clashes between his supporters and the police that left more than 100...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Only 13 seats left for haj trip
Only 13 seats left for haj trip JAKARTA: Although the next haj pilgrimage is nine months away, there are only 13 regular seats remaining for the holy trip.The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced on Friday the seats would be available to pilgrims from Bengkulu province only, while the quota for...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Thai, Chinese food at Melia Purosani
Thai, Chinese food at Melia Purosani YOGYAKARTA: A selection of mouthwatering Thai cuisine and special halal Chinese culinary treats is on offer at the Melia Purosani Hotel on Jl. Suryotomo in May.Hotel public relations manager Atik Damarjati said the menu at the hotel's El Patio coffee shop was...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Pollutants reduce locals' IQs
Pollutants reduce locals' IQs TANGERANG, Banten: Tangerang regency's environment agency has asked pulp producer PT Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper on Jl. Raya Serpong to stop dumping dangerous pollutants outside its factory and build a temporary storage facility for the waste.
Sat, 01 May 2004
IBRA leaves unfinished business behind
IBRA leaves unfinished business behindThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The remaining skeleton staff of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has left behind some cases it was supposed to wrap up after the agency's closure late last month, although it managed to exceed its target for this year's...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Yogyakarta 'could be world heritage city'
Yogyakarta 'could be world heritage city'Sri Wahyuni, Yogyakarta Yogyakarta is known by many titles, from "the ancient city" to "the city of gudeg" (sliced young jackfruit cooked in coconut milk). As well as being a city of culture, of students, of tourism, and of batik, it is also the most active...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Ba'asyir arrest triggers riot, 100 injured
Ba'asyir arrest triggers riot, 100 injuredP.C. Naommy Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post Jakarta Police rearrested a controversial Muslim cleric on terrorism charges here on Friday moments after his release from Salemba prison, triggering violent clashes between his supporters and the police that left...
Sat, 01 May 2004
KPU should be introspective
KPU should be introspectiveFrom Koran TempoMembers of the General Elections Commission (KPU) in executing the noble task of organizing smooth and successful elections should in fact be accountable for their performance to the entire population and almighty God.
Sat, 01 May 2004
East, west meet in the expanded EU
East, west meet in the expanded EUVeeramalla Anjaiah, Jakarta The 15-member European Union (EU), Europe's most powerful and prosperous grouping, is creating another milestone in its history on Saturday when its 12-starred blue flag sweeps aside the last vestiges of the Cold War and allows millions...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Violence in southern Thailand unlikely to end soon
Violence in southern Thailand unlikely to end soonPravit Rojanaphruk, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Wednesday was a tragic day for all Thai people, and not just for those in Pattani and the nearby provinces.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, May 4, 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, May 4, 2004 Performance* Traditional Performance, Banjet Teluk Jambe Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., May 15.Film* French Film, CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sat, 01 May 2004
FOR ATTENTION GETTER --- SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2004
FOR ATTENTION GETTER --- SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2004 Caption:AMKNEWLY OPENED CLINIC: Staff of newly opened medical facility, Asia Medika Klinik (MDK) pose for a photograph in front of their office in Yogyakarta.
Sat, 01 May 2004
S'pore extends war insurance for SIA subsidiaries, Changi
S'pore extends war insurance for SIA subsidiaries, ChangiAssociated Press SingaporeThe Singaporean government said on Friday it will extend war risk insurance to four subsidiaries of flag carrier Singapore Airlines and the operator of Changi Airport for another six months. Singapore, like the U.S.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Hasyim keeps Golkar waiting
Hasyim keeps Golkar waitingKurniawan Hari and Yuli Tri Suwarni, Jakarta/Bandung The urging of Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung and presidential candidate Wiranto was not enough to convince Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) leader Hasyim Muzadi to accept the party's vice presidential offer.
Sat, 01 May 2004
EU - Tourism in C. Europe: From cultural heritage to spas
EU - Tourism in C. Europe: From cultural heritage to spasThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta If you ask Indonesians about their favorite holiday destinations abroad, you will get many different answers. Some may mention Asian countries like Thailand, China, South Korea and Japan; others may prefer the United...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Indonesia-EU trade set to increase after enlargement
Indonesia-EU trade set to increase after enlargementAbdul Khalik, Jakarta The enlargement of the European Union (EU) could boost trade between Indonesia and the region but Indonesia needed to improve products and promotion to make the most of the enlargement, analysts said.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Schools stress quality thinking
Schools stress quality thinkingJames Alderson, Jakarta National plus schools came into being as a result of two factors. Most importantly, a growing number of parents (often, but not always, educated overseas themselves) believed that the Indonesian national education system was not delivering the...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Residents upset by riverbank work
Residents upset by riverbank work TANGERANG: Residents of Neglasari district here accused a private firm of destroying the embankments along the Cisadane River, putting the area at risk of flooding."The three-meter-high river embankments have disappeared, dug up by several people employed by wood...
Sat, 01 May 2004
On Prudential
On Prudential Assurance I refer to the editorial Our legal black hole in The Jakarta Post's April 29 issue.When I was growing up in Britain, the Prudential Assurance Co, affectionately known as "the Pru", was more of a public institution than a commercial enterprise.
Sat, 01 May 2004
IM targets fifth in IBL 2004
IM targets fifth in IBL 2004Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Jakarta-based basketball club Indonesia Muda (IM) Panasonic, which is currently involved in a dispute with Bhinneka Sritex following a heated exhibition game, has set itself a modest target for the next the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL)...
Sat, 01 May 2004
East Kalimantan council alleges markup in plane, hotel purchases
East Kalimantan council alleges markup in plane, hotel purchasesRusman, Samarinda, East Kalimantan The East Kalimantan legislative council will look into cases of alleged markup in the purchases of five Australian planes and a hotel in Jakarta by the provincial administration, councillors said on...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Taru Martani uses Sultan's legacy to sell products
Taru Martani uses Sultan's legacy to sell productsSlamet Susanto, Yogyakarta Cigars are associated with high-class society through films, art and advertising. They comprise a particular taste, which is not for everyone, but for connoisseurs a fine cigar is second to nothing.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Abdullah Puteh's case
Abdullah Puteh's case We should be positive about the Aceh martial law administration's questioning of Governor Abdullah Puteh for his alleged involvement in a Rp 30 billion corruption case. And we hope the province's civilian authority will agree to the questioning.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Many voters know the right way to cast vote: Survey
Many voters know the right way to cast vote: SurveyMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta A survey revealed on Friday that fears of millions of spoiled ballots due to the public's unfamiliarity with the new electoral system may have been overstated.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Antigraft award winner dies
Antigraft award winner dies JAKARTA: Winner of the Hatta Anticorruption Award M. Yamin died on Thursday night in Bali's capital, Denpasar, where he was attending a seminar.Yamin, who was the head of the education and training center at the Attorney General's Office, was buried at Tanah Kusir...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Ex-general jailed for Priok killing
Ex-general jailed for Priok killingM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta The ad hoc rights tribunal sentenced on Friday a retired general to 10 years in prison for committing gross human rights violations in the Tanjung Priok massacre 20 years ago, which killed, according to official accounts, at least 14...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Late ballot counting forces KPU to change schedule
Late ballot counting forces KPU to change scheduleA. Junaidi, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) has decided to delay the registration of presidential and vice presidential candidates for the upcoming election due to delays in counting ballots in the legislative election.
Sat, 01 May 2004
National salvation?
National salvation?From Koran TempoAs a citizen who is still optimistic that Indonesia's present conditions will improve, I am sure the nation needs model leaders who listen to public aspirations as a precondition.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Most Surabaya firms have no IPAL
Most Surabaya firms have no IPAL The Environmental Law Working Committee (KKHL) has recorded that at least 1,505 of 1,600 companies in Surabaya do not possess liquid waste processing installations (IPALs).
Sat, 01 May 2004
FOR Marketing Perspective - Mobile Banking -- May 4
FOR Marketing Perspective - Mobile Banking -- May 4 M-banking to go beyond balance check Rudijanto Contributor Jakarta Using a credit card when you are shopping is very common today, but what if the transaction was conducted by merely clicking some buttons on your cellular phone, showing the...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Bandung traffic jams costing Rp 1 billion per day
Bandung traffic jams costing Rp 1 billion per dayYuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung The seemingly endless traffic congestion in Bandung is one of the biggest constraints on the development of the city, which the municipal administration has been finding difficult to address.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Accor Group pays social visit to PLN
Accor Group pays social visit to PLN YOGYAKARTA: Three hotels in the city from the Accor Group paid a public relations visit to the state electricity company on Wednesday, in a bid to improve cooperation between the bodies, a hotel PR representative said.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Telkomsel service
Telkomsel service I have been a subscriber to Telkomsel (Customer No. 354412) for five years. I pay always my bills in time. What do I get for this? Unacceptable poor service!My mailbox (which is very important for me, because I am often out of network-range) has not functioned for at least one...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Alex Arifianto
Alex Arifianto Jakarta2. endy -- We who believe in freedom cannot rest 2 X 30 World Press Freedom Day: We who believe in freedom cannot rest Endy M. Bayuni Cambridge, Massachusetts