Search Archive
Search Tips
You can use boolean operators in your search:
pugilist AND basketball- Both words must appearjakarta OR surabaya- Either word can appearjakarta NOT politics- Must have jakarta but not politics+jakarta -politics- Must have jakarta, must not have politics"exact phrase"- Search for exact phrasebasket*- Wildcard (matches basketball, basket, etc.)
Tue, 12 Jun 2001
Thousands of workers go on strike again over decrees
Thousands of workers go on strike again over decrees JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of workers took to the streets again on Monday, demanding that the government revoke two ministerial decrees accused of undermining workers' rights.
Tue, 12 Jun 2001
'Halal' labels
'Halal' labelsFrom RepublikaI have come across a lot of food and drinks which bear no halal (rightful according to Islam) labels on their packages, despite the fact that those merchandise are marketed in Indonesia.
Tue, 12 Jun 2001
Council gives only limited support for bus fare increase
Council gives only limited support for bus fare increase JAKARTA (JP): City Council Speaker Edy Waluyo rejected on Monday a possible bus fare increase following the central government's decision to raise fuel prices by 30 percent later this week.
Tue, 12 Jun 2001
PPD's restructuring funds calculated
PPD's restructuring funds calculated JAKARTA (JP): The government has appointed an independent consultant, Bahana, to calculate the funds needed for the restructuring of the ailing state-owned bus company, PPD, Minister of Finance Prijadi Praptosuharjo said.
Tue, 12 Jun 2001
RI-African shipping route
RI-African shipping route JAKARTA (JP): Taiwanese carrier Kien Hung Shipping launched on Saturday a new fortnightly direct shipping service between Indonesia and the African continent, which was marked by the docking of a 1.
Tue, 12 Jun 2001
Government asked to limit forestry minister's powers
Government asked to limit forestry minister's powers YOGYAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Marzuki Usman, reiterating his commitment to protecting the country's forests, said here on Monday that he would ask President Abdurrahman Wahid to issue a presidential decree limiting his ministry's...
Tue, 12 Jun 2001
BI's forex reserve falls
BI's forex reserve falls JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia said on Monday that the country's foreign exchange reserves declined slightly to US$28.49 billion during the first week this month from $28.59 billion in the previous week, largely due to its foreign loan repayment.
Tue, 12 Jun 2001
AG Office detains Sudjiono Timan
AG Office detains Sudjiono Timan JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office detained on Monday former president director of state investment company PT Bahana Pembinaan Usaha Indonesia (BPUI), Sudjiono Timan, in connection with a Rp 1.1 trillion corruption case in the company.
Tue, 12 Jun 2001
SE Asian oil firms urged to unite
SE Asian oil firms urged to unite KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Southeast Asia's national oil companies should explore alliances to counter the threat from the four global giants, the president of Malaysia's state energy firm Petronas said on Monday.
Tue, 12 Jun 2001
Council ponders 'syariah'
Council ponders 'syariah' BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The provincial legislative council is currently preparing a bylaw to apply syariah (Islamic law) in South Kalimantan, but only in phases, speaker Munsyah Add said on Monday.
Tue, 12 Jun 2001
RP eyes sugar tender, RI crop seen higher
RP eyes sugar tender, RI crop seen higher BANGKOK (Reuters): The Philippines is likely to tender again to buy sugar in a week or so because a state-owned supplier is facing difficulties finding a bank guarantee, trade sources said on Monday.
Tue, 12 Jun 2001
A nation crying
A nation cryingFrom Rakyat MerdekaIn the June 5 issue of Rakyat Merdeka, there was a very interesting article and photo depicting Bung Karno crying. But I think, not only is Bung Karno crying but the entire Indonesian nation and state.
Tue, 12 Jun 2001
PAN chief faces axe for crime
PAN chief faces axe for crime PALU, Central Kalimantan: Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) in the Central Sulawesi regency of Tolitoli, Mohammad Arief Muluk, is facing the possibility of dismissal after the local district court found him guilty of issuing a fake diploma to one of his...
Tue, 12 Jun 2001
Hendrawan: I deserved to win
Hendrawan: I deserved to win JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should be thankful to Hendrawan for winning the world champion crown in the men's singles by defeating top favorite Peter Gade Christensen of Denmark 15-6, 17-16 in a tough 61-minute battle at San Pablo Stadium in Seville, Spain, on Sunday.
Tue, 12 Jun 2001
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership Philippine-Indonesian relations are characterized by a genuine sense of brotherhood borne out of centuries of close and vibrant interaction as neighbors. In precolonial times, trade, commerce and transmigration flourished between our peoples.
Tue, 12 Jun 2001
Donations to Bogor flood victims
Donations to Bogor flood victims BOGOR (JP): Forty-six families in the flood-hit village of Panaragan, South Bogor, received two tons of rice on Monday from the Bogor municipal administration as relief aid.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Two Belgians missing in Irian
Two Belgians missing in Irian JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Two Belgian scientists have gone missing while conducting research in Illaga district, Puncak Jaya regency, Irian Jaya.The two Belgians have been identified as Johan Elia Theo van Dem Eynde, 47, and Philippe R.D. Simon, 49.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Festival highlights city's anniversary
Festival highlights city's anniversary JAKARTA (JP): More festivities for the city's anniversary continue on Monday, including the Pasar Baru Festival that is held around the area of Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Democracy in peril
Democracy in peril The raid by the police at an international conference in Sawangan near Jakarta on Friday, and the arrest of 40 of the participants, including 32 foreigners, was bizarre, if not disturbing, to the conscience.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Art in Italian and Indonesian Ceramics in the framework of the Indonesian-Italian Workshop on Advanced and Conventional Ceramics, Italian Cultural Institute, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto 117, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3927531), Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Generating 'chemistry' in an interview
Generating 'chemistry' in an interviewBy Pri Notowidigdo JAKARTA (JP): "Am I ready for the interview?"You have undoubtedly asked yourself this question in the past, prior to a job interview, or maybe you are asking this question now as you prepare for an interview in the not too distant future.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Abdurrahman firm on not stepping down from post
Abdurrahman firm on not stepping down from post JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid insisted on Sunday he would not resign before the end of his term in 2004 even if the military turned its guns on the presidential palace.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Mending ties with Myanmar not at cost of sovereignty: Thailand
Mending ties with Myanmar not at cost of sovereignty: Thailand CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Agencies): Foreign Minister Surakiart Sathirathai said on Sunday that Thailand was eager to mend ties with Myanmar, but warned that it would not tolerate insults on its sovereignty and its royal family.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
East Timor refugees make the ultimate choice
East Timor refugees make the ultimate choiceBy Yemris Fointuna KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): The scorching sun and uncompromising atmosphere in West Timor, East Nusa Tenggara, seemingly cooled as hundreds of refugees voluntarily gathered at registration sites to determine their future -- to be...
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Casual in the office doesn't mean dress-as-you-please
Casual in the office doesn't mean dress-as-you-pleaseBy Muara Bagdja JAKARTA (JP): It used to be a Friday thing, when men squeezed themselves into their best jeans and women had the freedom to put on a pair of pants for work.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Police shoot one, arrest five
Police shoot one, arrest five JAKARTA (JP): A man was shot in the hip and five others were arrested on Friday afternoon for alleged motorcycle thefts in the Kembangan area of West Jakarta.Chief of Kebayoran Lama Police subprecinct in South Jakarta, Comr.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Democracy in peril
Democracy in peril The raid by the police at an international conference in Sawangan near Jakarta on Friday, and the arrest of 40 of the participants, including 32 foreigners, was bizarre, if not disturbing, to the conscience.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
18 injured in Yogyakarta clash
18 injured in Yogyakarta clash YOGYAKARTA: At least 18 people were injured on Sunday when a clash broke out between local supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) and residents.Yogyakarta Police chief of detectives Sr. Comr. Toto Sunyoto said the skirmish occurred along Jl. Mataram.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Kimia Farma sets share price at Rp 200
Kimia Farma sets share price at Rp 200 JAKARTA (JP): State-owned pharmaceutical company PT Kimia Farma said on Saturday it plans to sell its shares at Rp 200 (about 1.78 U.S. cents) each during the initial public offering (IPO) later this month.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
A nation crying
A nation cryingFrom Rakyat MerdekaIn the June 5 issue of Rakyat Merdeka, there was a very interesting article and photo depicting Bung Karno crying. But I think, not only is Bung Karno crying but the entire Indonesian nation and state.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
RP troops kill two as rebels threaten to execute hostages
RP troops kill two as rebels threaten to execute hostages ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (Reuters): Philippine troops shot dead two Muslim rebels on Sunday while a government emissary pursued talks with the guerrillas to stop the threatened execution of three U.S. hostages.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Indonesian shuttlers take two titles at World C'ships
Indonesian shuttlers take two titles at World C'ships JAKARTA (Agencies): Indonesians won two titles at the World Badminton Championships in Seville, Spain, on Sunday, bringing home the men's singles and doubles crowns.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Experts warn of unrest over fuel price hike
Experts warn of unrest over fuel price hike JAKARTA (JP): The plan to increase fuel prices by an average of 30 percent in the middle of this month could create social unrest because the government would not have enough time to properly inform the public about the new policy, experts warned.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Norway's envoy in firing line
Norway's envoy in firing line COLOMBO (AFP): Norway's efforts to broker peace in Sri Lanka have suffered another blow with the Colombo government and Tamil rebels locking horns over the removal of Oslo's special envoy, diplomats said on Sunday.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Message from Teofisto T.Guingona,JR.
Message from Teofisto T.Guingona,JR. Vice President and Secretary of Foreign Affairs The Republic of Philippines It is with great pride and joy that Filipinos all over the world celebrate the 103rd Anniversary of Philippine Independence.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Aceh produces 25 judges
Aceh produces 25 judges BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The continuing shortage of judges in strife- torn Aceh will be eased as 25 locals have passed tests to fill in judiciary posts in district courts across the territory.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership Philippine-Indonesian relations are characterized by a genuine sense of brotherhood borne out of centuries of close and vibrant interaction as neighbors. In precolonial times, trade, commerce and transmigration flourished between our peoples.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Retired officers told to leave residences at Police HQ
Retired officers told to leave residences at Police HQ JAKARTA (JP): The City police have instructed 13 families of elderly, retired police officials to evacuate the official residences they have occupied at the Jakarta Police Headquarters for more than 20 years.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Is silence still golden?
Is silence still golden? It is not often that one hears Megawati Soekarnoputri -- our Vice President and the person most likely to replace President Abdurrahman Wahid if, and when, he loses his job -- speak out in public on the myriad problems the nation is currently facing.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
More players to liven up the TV industry
More players to liven up the TV industryBy Gatot JAKARTA (JP): In Indonesia, privatization of television has been rapid since 1989, when the first private pay-TV service was introduced.There are now six private channels (RCTI, SCTV, TPI, Indosiar, ANteve and MetroTV) and one government channel...
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Migrant workers flee Malaysia
Migrant workers flee Malaysia PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Three Indonesian women have escaped from their labor placement agent in the Malaysian town of Miri after discovering that they were to be employed as sex workers.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Investors to sideline due to lack of fresh leads
Investors to sideline due to lack of fresh leadsBy Berni K. Moestafa JAKARTA (JP): The absence of fresh political developments could push the financial market into lackluster trading this week with the rupiah moving flat to lower, and the stock market index likely to break the 400 level, analysts...
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Telkom finally postpones plan to raise phone rates
Telkom finally postpones plan to raise phone rates JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom has finally postponed the plan to raise telephone rates, initially scheduled for Sunday, due to strong opposition from the public.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Ruwiyati, Suroto win 10K c'ships
Ruwiyati, Suroto win 10K c'ships SEMARANG (JP): Women's long distance runner Ruwiyati of Salatiga won the Rinnai 10K national championships here on Sunday, clocking a time of 40 minutes 10 seconds. Hanny Melon of Salatiga finished second in 41:05 followed by Erni Ulatningsih of Salatiga in 41:27.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Rape cases up in S. Sumatra
Rape cases up in S. Sumatra PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The number of reported rapes in the province continues to rise at an alarming rate, with the police reporting at least 119 cases in 2000.In the first five months of this year there have been 38 rapes reported to the police.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Gus Dur seeks compromise to evade MPR impeachment
Gus Dur seeks compromise to evade MPR impeachment YOGYAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Mahfud M.D. sees a ray of hope in President Abdurrahman Wahid's last-ditch efforts to evade his possible impeachment, saying that major political parties have positively responded to the President's proposed...
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Resources management sharing
Resources management sharingBy Ryad Areshman Chairil MELBOURNE (JP): The declaration by Exxon Mobil to temporarily halt its gas production facilities in Aceh was the latest blow to the Indonesian resources industry after a couple others including from PT Caltex, PT Newmont, PT Freeport, Indo Muro...
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Rachmadi's works the stuff that dreams are made of
Rachmadi's works the stuff that dreams are made ofBy Peter Kerr JAKARTA (JP): Dream-inspired and dreamlike, the simple landscapes of Rachmadi Fiedorowicz appear like beautiful, mystical scenes glanced from a moving train.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Passport renewal
Passport renewalFrom KompasAs an Indonesian citizen of Chinese descent, I have long experienced discriminatory treatment in renewing my passport. Being a Chinese Indonesian, I was required to show original documents of my parents and even of my late grandfather, which encompassed the F3 form about...
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
'Halal' labels
'Halal' labelsFrom RepublikaI have come across a lot of food and drinks which bear no halal (rightful according to Islam) labels on their packages, despite the fact that those merchandise are marketed in Indonesia.