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Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Questioning of foreigners criticized
Questioning of foreigners criticizedBy Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): The police's recent detention of participants of a seminar in Sawangan has angered many people both at home and abroad, with even the immigration office here questioning the alleged visa violations police claim were committed by...
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Ticket scalpers operate openly at Gambir
Ticket scalpers operate openly at GambirBy Ahmad Junaidi JAKARTA (JP): Getting a train ticket at weekends is not easy, especially if you do not make a reservation. But even if it is announced that tickets are sold out, this does not mean that they are not available.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Journalists protest
Journalists protestFrom Bisnis IndonesiaWe the organization of journalists hereby protest President Abdurrahman Wahid's statements and attitude, which continually insults the press. His statements and attitude later became a means of justification for his supporters to act violently toward...
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
Alleged drugs boss arrested in Bali
Alleged drugs boss arrested in Bali KUTA, Bali (JP): Police officers here struck a devastating blow to the island's narcotic syndicate when during a predawn raid on Saturday they detained a suspected major drug dealer and confiscated almost 100 grams of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine), 200...
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Low income earners regret fuel price hike
Low income earners regret fuel price hike JAKARTA (JP): Many Jakartans, especially from the low income bracket, regret the government's decision to raise fuel prices starting next Friday, saying that the decision has been made too hastily.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Six duped with jobs in the U.S.
Six duped with jobs in the U.S. JAKARTA (JP): Six people were allegedly duped into handing over nearly US$10,000 to two men who promised to send them to the United States and secure them jobs at hotels there.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Ailing Indoexchange takes further cost-cutting step
Ailing Indoexchange takes further cost-cutting step JAKARTA (JP): PT Indoexchange Dotcom, one of the few dotcom companies listed on the local stock exchange, has taken major cost-cutting measures to cope with acute financial problems.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
JP/2/DAYAK
JP/2/DAYAKFollow-up actions to Dayak-Madura reconciliation urged PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan (JP): Several local tribal leaders have called on all levels of the government to promptly follow up results of the newly concluded Dayak people's congress, which recommended the settlement of...
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
SMEs economic backbone during crisis
SMEs economic backbone during crisis It has become evident that small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the economy that prevents its total collapse, says Sri-Edi Swasono, a senior economist and adviser to the coordinating minister for the economy.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
Malaysia pulls out of Junior Indonesia Open
Malaysia pulls out of Junior Indonesia OpenBy Novan Iman Santosa SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): The Malaysian team of eight shuttlers made a last-minute decision to withdraw from the US$9,000 Milo Junior Indonesia Open here for reasons not yet clear.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
MPR's regional representatives may back Gus Dur
MPR's regional representatives may back Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): The regional representatives threw down another gauntlet as they officially proposed on Saturday the formation of their own faction in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
House pressures government to combat fuel smugglers
House pressures government to combat fuel smugglersBy Reiner S. JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives is exerting strong pressure on the government to combat the country's notorious fuel smugglers believed to be backed by influential people.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
More SE Asians visit Bali
More SE Asians visit Bali DENPASAR, Bali: The island of Bali registered 17,900 tourists coming from neighboring Southeast Asian countries over the first quarter of the year, a 46 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
Concert for environment
Concert for environment DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A free music concert featuring Indonesian artist Nugie will be held on June 16 in Kuta as part of a nation- wide campaign to raise people's awareness of the current poor condition of the island's coral reefs, a local environment activist said here on...
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
Sunjaya, an actor of three generations
Sunjaya, an actor of three generationsBy Aendra Medita JAKARTA (JP): Mohamad Sunjaya is a name that may not ring a bell in the ears of many a drama buffs, but in view of his great contribution to Indonesia's modern drama, he may be on par with other famous names like Teguh Karya, Suyatna Anirun,...
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
Lampung offers a whole lot more besides jungle adventures
Lampung offers a whole lot more besides jungle adventuresBy Nia S. Kim JAKARTA (JP): Among the five largest islands in the archipelago, Sumatra is considered one of Indonesia's "new frontiers" with vast natural resources and tremendous tourist potential.
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
NU supporters
NU supporters NU supporters advised to trust government. Page 2 Lampung Lampung offers a whole lot more besides jungle adventures. Page 4 Snake spectacle Shocking snake spectacle steals the show at 'Sekaten' fair. Page 5 Horse cart Academic turns to ecofriendly transportation.
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
But why does she remain unmarried?
But why does she remain unmarried? JAKARTA (JP): With each annual visit to my grandmother's house, I am reminded how hard it is to be a single woman in Indonesia.Whenever I visit, my relatives would not stop asking: "Do you have a boyfriend?" or "When are you going to get married, like cousin X?"...
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
Police free 32 foreigners detained in Sawangan raid
Police free 32 foreigners detained in Sawangan raid JAKARTA (JP): Police released 32 foreign participants of an international conference who were detained after a raid on Friday, but required them to report to the city police on Monday, spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam said on Saturday.
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
NU supporters advised to trust government
NU supporters advised to trust government DEMAK, Central Java (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid renewed on Saturday his request to Nahdladul Ulama (NU) supporters to trust the government and refrain from storming the capital to demand the government deal with the current crisis.
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Children's Film 9:30 Sports 11:00 Music 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Children's Program 3:00 News 3:30 Religious Teachings 4:00 Children's Program 5:00 News 5:30 Children's Film 6:00 Children's Songs 7:00...
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
Pollution and clean water shortage
Pollution and clean water shortage The worsening water situation in Jakarta and other major cities, most noticeably affects the poor and poses a serious public health hazard, report The Jakarta Post's Ida Indawati Khouw, Maria Endah Hulupi and Pandaya.
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
Merapi's activities after last January's eruptions
Merapi's activities after last January's eruptionsBy Bambang M Photos by Tarko Sudiarno MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): It was a bright starry night. From Jrakah, Boyolali, red-hot molten lava could be seen clearly flowing from the crater of Mount Merapi.
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
The secret of chili seafood soup, 'pepes ikan'
The secret of chili seafood soup, 'pepes ikan' JAKARTA (JP): This week, Hotel Sheraton Bandara shares its culinary secrets in making chili seafood soup and pepes ikan, prepared by the hotel's executive chef Heru Yohanes.
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
Local media creates new definitions for itself
Local media creates new definitions for itselfMedia, Culture, and Politics in Indonesia; Krishna Sen & David T. Hill; Oxford University Press, 2000; 245 pages JAKARTA (JP): Krishna Sen and David T. Hill, from Murdoch University and Curtin University in Western Australia, respectively, are widely...
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
New interpretation of Nyai Dasima, a Betawi story
New interpretation of Nyai Dasima, a Betawi storyBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono JAKARTA (JP): The choreographer of Eksotika Karmawibangga Indonesia (EKI) Productions, Rusdi Rukmarata, is facing a dilemma: "kill" Nyai Dasima or "let her live".
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
Aiming for Market Leadership in Information Technology Services
Aiming for Market Leadership in Information Technology Services The information technology (IT) industry in the Philippines has been going through remarkable progress and growth in recent years. In the hardware sector, the Philippines' semiconductor and electronics industries have been growing at...
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
FAST FACTS
FAST FACTSCapital: Manila Population: 76.5 million Land Area: 300,000 square kilometers Major Group of Islands: Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao Climate: Dry season (November to June); Rainy season (July to October) Language: Filipino is the national language.
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
Message from the President
Message from the President To all our kababayans abroad, I convey my warmest felicitations on the occasion of the 103rd Anniversary of Philippine Independence.This year's Philippine Independence Day should be extra meaningful in light of another glorious moment in our history at EDSA II.
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
Tony and Halim reach men's doubles final
Tony and Halim reach men's doubles final JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia best hope in the men's doubles Tony Gunawan and Halim Heryanto managed to survive their semifinals test by eliminating Malaysians Chew Choon Eng and Chan Chong Ming 12-15, 15-5, 15-13 in a tough 80-minute match.
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
Snapshot
SnapshotPhoto A: HardRockHard Rock Hotel BaliBEACH CLEAN-UP PROJECT: Hard Rock Hotel Bali's General Manager Peter O'Connor symbolically presents a Rp 14 million check to I Made Wendra, a Balinese community leader.
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
Free-spirited, passionate artist celebrates nature
Free-spirited, passionate artist celebrates natureBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Lisaki Sotilis keeps returning to Indonesia because it is the last paradise on earth, she says. And Sotilis should know what she is talking about as she seems to be the quintessential Eve: curious, restless and...
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
Academic turns to ecofriendly transportation
Academic turns to ecofriendly transportationBy Ridlo Aryanto YOGYAKARTA (JP): Although they have already grown up, the three children of Iwan Nusyirwan, a lecturer at the School of Philosophy, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, are still very fond of singing this famous children's song, Naik...
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
Shocking snake spectacle steals the show at 'Sekaten' fair
Shocking snake spectacle steals the show at 'Sekaten' fairBy Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): As the tape recorder blared well-known songs by pop star Cici Paramida, about nine wild pythons, each weighing between 25 kg and 50 kg, wriggled out of wooden boxes.
Sun, 10 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.
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
Resettling E. Timor refugees to take years
Resettling E. Timor refugees to take years KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): The resettlement of East Timorese refugees who opted to remain in Indonesia represents major homework for the government, and it would take at least two years for the government to complete it, an official said here on...
Sun, 10 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.
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
JP/2/DAYAK
JP/2/DAYAKFollow-up actions to Dayak-Madura reconciliation urged PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan (JP): Several local tribal leaders have called on all levels of the government to promptly follow up results of the newly concluded Dayak people's congress, which recommended the settlement of...
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
Local lifters break 14 national records in tryouts
Local lifters break 14 national records in tryouts JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games weightlifters broke 14 national records during tryouts at Sports Hall B of the Bung Karno Sports Complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Saturday.
Sun, 10 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.
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
Rasinta puts the lives of Karo people on canvas
Rasinta puts the lives of Karo people on canvasBy Apriadi Gunawan MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Rasinta Tarigan, a dentist, was busy than usual. He was not preoccupied by dentistry but by fine arts as on May 5, upon the invitation of Mega M, he took part in a week-long joint art exhibition at Thamrin...
Sat, 09 Jun 2001
Tanjung Priok Port as busy as ever
Tanjung Priok Port as busy as ever JAKARTA (JP): Despite the economic crisis and political instability, it is business as usual at the Tanjung Priok Port, an official said on Thursday.Spokesman for the state port operator PT Pelindo II Sudjarwo said in the first semester this year, 594 cargo ships...
Sat, 09 Jun 2001
Sudden reshuffle
Sudden reshuffle President Abdurrahman Wahid has been harshly criticized for suddenly reshuffling his Cabinet. Was this move for the better or worse? In the replacement of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and the suspension of National Police chief Gen.
Sat, 09 Jun 2001
Philippines Embassy clarifies
Philippines Embassy clarifies This has reference to the article, "Maid tries to kill her newborn baby", which appeared in your newspaper's June 6, 2001 issue. In addition to the information given by the Philippine Embassy that we had never employed a housemaid named Ms.
Sat, 09 Jun 2001
Semarang to have trade center
Semarang to have trade center SEMARANG (JP): A major trade exhibition center will be built in the Diponegoro sports stadium here to provide local companies with an opportunity to display their products.
Sat, 09 Jun 2001
Minister to open Students Games
Minister to open Students Games PALEMBANG, South Sumatra (JP): Minister of National Education Yahya Muhaimin is scheduled to officially open the fourth Students Sports Games here from July 7 to July 14.
Sat, 09 Jun 2001
TAG Heuer appoints Rivat as ambassador
TAG Heuer appoints Rivat as ambassador JAKARTA (JP): Switzerland-based watch manufacturer TAG Heuer appointed on Friday Indonesian rally driver Rivat Sungkar as its first local ambassador to promote its values of mental strength and sportsmanship.
Sat, 09 Jun 2001
Timor refugees
Timor refugees More East Timor refugees prefer to stay in Indonesia. Page 2 Salaries Too many employees getting salaries for nothing: Sutiyoso Page 3 Badminton RI ensures men's singles final ticket in World C'ships. Page 6 Boxing Jacqui Frazier happy at weigh-in for big fight with Laila Ali.
Sat, 09 Jun 2001
Indonesia ensures men's singles final ticket in World C'ships
Indonesia ensures men's singles final ticket in World C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia secured a berth in the men's singles final of the World Championship in Seville, Spain, on Sunday as world number three Taufik Hidayat will challenge compatriot Hendrawan, 14th seeded here, in Saturday's...