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Mon, 09 Jun 2003
Two Malaysians involved in women-trafficking: Envoy
Two Malaysians involved in women-trafficking: EnvoyApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Indonesian Ambassador to Malaysia Hadi Warayadi Al Hadar said that two Malaysians were allegedly involved the trafficking of women from Indonesia who were forcibly employed as sex workers in the neighboring...
Mon, 09 Jun 2003
Central bank calls on banks to lower lending rates
Central bank calls on banks to lower lending ratesThe Jakarta Post, Denpasar Bank Indonesia has called on the country's banking industry to reduce lending rates in line with a declining interest rate on central bank promissory notes (SBIs) to make borrowing more affordable to the corporate sector.
Mon, 09 Jun 2003
Sugarcane factory workers go on strike
Sugarcane factory workers go on strike GORONTALO CITY, Gorontalo: Around 800 workers of PT Radjawali Gorontalo sugarcane factory have been on strike for two days, to demand an increase in their monthly salary to Rp 800,000 (US$97).
Mon, 09 Jun 2003
East Timor women must tell of RI atrocities
East Timor women must tell of RI atrocitiesPart 1 of 2Karen Campbell-Nelson, Researcher, Commission for Reception, Truth-seeking, and Reconciliation, (CAVR), Dili It is important the women of Timor Leste tell what they know about past violations, to balance the tendency for men to dominate the...
Mon, 09 Jun 2003
UN intervention in Aceh
UN intervention in Aceh The killing of the German national and the wounding of his companion -- said to be tourists in their fifties -- by the Indonesian military made the headlines over here in Belgium as, I would guess, in many other European Union countries, as well as in the United States.
Mon, 09 Jun 2003
Films not helpful to antitobacco campaign
Films not helpful to antitobacco campaignSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national antitobacco campaign, which has enlisted the help of several film artists to get its message across to the public, is facing a daunting task due to the fact that smoking appears to be deeply rooted in...
Mon, 09 Jun 2003
PAN to se;ect vice presidential candidate
PAN to se;ect vice presidential candidateAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi The criteria for the selection of a vice presidential candidate will highlight the three-day national meeting of the National Mandate Party (PAN) here, which will begin on Monday.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
TV Program: Sunday, June 8, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, June 8, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English New Service9:30 Children's Program: Bando11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang12:30 Traditional Comedy: Mustika Campur Sari2:00 English for Fun4:00 Sports5:00 Music6:00 News: Berita...
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
NORTH ACEH: Coordinating Minister for Political and Security
NORTH ACEH: Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono handed over Rp 2.6 billion in humanitarian aid for three districts, Baktiyah, Seunoddon and Jambu Aye.5,000 people from Seunoddon district pledged to be loyal to the Unitary Republic of Indonesia.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Asia primed for the fight to lure back wary visitors
Asia primed for the fight to lure back wary visitorsAsia News Network With the battle against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) seemingly in control, Asia is abuzz with a new campaign to win tourists back.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Youths arrested for setting fire to Aceh schools
Youths arrested for setting fire to Aceh schoolsTiarma Siboro and Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Two teenagers were arrested by the Indonesian Military (TNI) when they were caught red-handed attempting to set fire to a school building in Bayu district, North Aceh regency, on...
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Teenagers arrested for burning Aceh schools
Teenagers arrested for burning Aceh schoolsTiarma Siboro and Berni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Lhokseumawe, AcehTwo teenagers were arrested by the Indonesian Military (TNI) when they were caught red-handed attempting to set fire to a school building in Bayu district, North Aceh regency, on...
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
The Asia News Network is an alliance of 13 newspapers in the
The Asia News Network is an alliance of 13 newspapers in the region: China Daily (China and Hong Kong); The Daily Star, Bangladesh; The Island, Sri Lanka; The Jakarta Post,Indonesia; The Korea Herald, South Korea; The Nation, Thailand; The Philippine Daily Inquirer, the Philippines; Sin Chew Daily,...
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
German woman to return home with slain husband's body
German woman to return home with slain husband's bodyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After surgery in Jakarta for gunshot wounds inflicted in Aceh, German tourist Elisabeth Margaret Engel is set to return home on Monday with the body of her husband who was shot dead by military soldiers. Dr.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Do you love or loathe glamorous young celebrities?
Do you love or loathe glamorous young celebrities?Leo Wahyudi S, Contributor, JakartaYoung celebrities today are living the good life. They make fantastic sums to star in TV series or for their albums. Teen star Agnes Monica reportedly earned Rp 40 million per episode, one of the highest paid...
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Photo exhibition reveals contrasting worlds
Photo exhibition reveals contrasting worldsEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's a totally different world from the stinking, fly-filled garbage dump where Aas, Akrom, Rasniah and their friends live and the glittering existence of young entertainers like Agnes Monica, Leony, Marshanda and...
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
June 9 : Lenongan (Betawi traditional performance)
June 9 : Lenongan (Betawi traditional performance) Balai Latihan Kesenian Jakarta Selatan Jl. Asem Baris 100, Tebet, S Jakarta 19:30 p.m.June 9 : Fine Arts exhibition and workshop Titi Hijau, The House of Art and Culture Jl. Kelapa Gading Selatan Blok AH 10 No. 29 Gading Serpong, Tangerang Ph.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Huge crowd comes out for Kemang street festival
Huge crowd comes out for Kemang street festivalBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaA sea of people flocked the Kemang street festival in South Jakarta on Saturday, which was part of a series of events slated for June and July to commemorate Jakarta's 476th anniversary.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Parents face up to kids with cancer
Parents face up to kids with cancerNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Parents expect the usual childhood diseases for their kids, the odd bout with measles or a few days of missing school with a case of chicken pox.Cancer never figures in the expectations.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
INDONESIA: Nine people were burned to death and two others
INDONESIA: Nine people were burned to death and two others suffered serious injuries when a public minivan in which they traveled hit a minibus in Sawahlunto Sijunjung regency, West Sumatra, on Friday.The injured were taken to M. Djamil general hospital in the West Sumatra capital, Padang.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Novelist Ayu succeds in silencing her critics
Novelist Ayu succeds in silencing her criticsEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Novelist Ayu Utami has gained the maturity that comes with time, experience and, in her case, surviving the trial by fire that greeted her debut novel in 1998.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Meanwhile, the Indonesian Military (TNI) has suspended nine
Meanwhile, the Indonesian Military (TNI) has suspended nine soldiers from active duty for the killing of a German tourist. Although the military has said all procedures were followed in the shooting, the nine were ordered to take leave until investigations into the incident are completed, Lt. Col.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Mr. Soeharto, count your blessings on your birthday
Mr. Soeharto, count your blessings on your birthdayKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When Soeharto wakes up this morning, all his grandchildren will no doubt rush to kiss his hand and say, "Happy 82nd birthday eyang (grandpa)".
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Beleaguered Bali feeling ill effects from outbreak
Beleaguered Bali feeling ill effects from outbreakRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The country's number one tourist destination has been blindsided by the impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Hitting the road to mark August independence days
Hitting the road to mark August independence daysNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There are the usual ways to celebrate independence day, and then there are ways which are a little off the beaten track.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Foundation provides helping hand to families of ailing children
Foundation provides helping hand to families of ailing childrenNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cancer is an expensive illness. Wealthy families can afford the treatments available both here and abroad, but it's a different story for low-income families.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
'Kiamat' preachy but surprisingly entertaining
'Kiamat' preachy but surprisingly entertainingJoko Anwar Contributor Jakarta-------------------------------------------------------- Kiamat Sudah Dekat (Doomsday is Near) Comedy/Romance, 107 minutes **1/2 (out of ****) Starring Andre Stinky, Deddy Mizwar, Dwiki Reza, Ayu Pratiwi, Dewi Yull Directed...
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Showcasing tradition
Showcasing traditionText and photos by P.J. Leo Other parts of the country may garner more recognition, but the arts and handicrafts of the Alor people are also worthy of attention.The local administration of the regency in East Nusa Tenggara recently organized a handicraft expo in Kalabahi, the...
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Books on Inul not just for 'drill' seekers
Books on Inul not just for 'drill' seekersTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaMengebor Kemunafikan: Inul, Seks dan Kekuasaan. (Drilling through Hypocrisy: Inul, Sex and Power) By FX Rudy Gunawan Kawan Pustaka & Galang Press 2003 xv + 151 pp Rp 19,500Tuhan diantara Inul & Gang Dolly (God...
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Beleaguered Bali feeling ill effects from outbreak
Beleaguered Bali feeling ill effects from outbreakRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The country's number one tourist destination has been blindsided by the impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Huge crowd turns out for Kemang street festival
Huge crowd turns out for Kemang street festivalBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A sea of people flocked the Kemang street festival in South Jakarta on Saturday, which was part of a series of events slated for June and July to commemorate Jakarta's 476th anniversary.
Sun, 08 Jun 2003
Travel industry tells govt to get word out on SARS
Travel industry tells govt to get word out on SARSFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With people loath to travel because of the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), an estimated 2,500 travel agents in Indonesia have been brought to the brink of bankruptcy.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003
Tarmidi joins Pioneer Party
Tarmidi joins Pioneer Party JAKARTA: Tarmidi Suhardjo, former chairman of the Jakarta chapter of the ruling party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), has officially thrown in his lot with the Pioneer Party (Partai Pelopor).
Sat, 07 Jun 2003
Reforestation fund
Reforestation fundFrom Koran Tempo As reported in The Jakarta Post on May 21, the secretary- general of the Ministry of Forestry, Wahjudi Wardojo, made several conflicting statements in a hearing with Commission III of the House of Representatives on May 20.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003
Gabsi joins Worldwide Bridge Contest
Gabsi joins Worldwide Bridge Contest JAKARTA: Thirty pairs took part at the Indonesian Contract Bridge Association (Gabsi)-organized bridge tournament at the Kinara Restaurant in South Jakarta on Friday.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003
Indonesian nurses need a proper management system: Survey
Indonesian nurses need a proper management system: SurveySari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesian nurses need better management systems and more education to improve both their knowledge and service, according to a survey jointly conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the...
Sat, 07 Jun 2003
Glodok retailers worried about low demand during school vacation
Glodok retailers worried about low demand during school vacationZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Even though prices have dropped as the rupiah has gained on the dollar, demand for electronic goods remains low because people are preparing for the school holiday, according to retailers at Harco...
Sat, 07 Jun 2003
Developers responsible for fatal accidents: Experts
Developers responsible for fatal accidents: ExpertsZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts are blaming indiscipline and inadequate safety measures for two separate accidents that killed four workers and injured nine at a construction site in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, on Thursday.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003
Holistic sacrifice
Holistic sacrificeFrom Bali Post Many of us, particularly the Balinese Hindus, understand yadnya, or holy sacrifice, as merely making offerings to God. Although such a perception is not completely wrong, it certainly reflects a narrow-mindedness, as yadnya has a much broader and deeper meaning.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003
Artists oppose Borobudur International Festival
Artists oppose Borobudur International FestivalTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The Borobudur International Festival that will take place from June 11 to June 17 is being opposed by local artists and cultural activists due to its huge budget of Rp 10 billion (US$1.22 million).
Sat, 07 Jun 2003
Nabiel vs. Sutiyoso?
Nabiel vs. Sutiyoso? The controversy surrounding the reclamation of 2,700 hectares of land on Jakarta's northern coastal strip seems to have come to an end with the shaking of hands by Governor Sutiyoso and State Minister of the Environment Nabiel Makarim, after a heated debate.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003
Faxes, daily instructions among evidence against GAM
Faxes, daily instructions among evidence against GAMFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Government representatives are leaving for Sweden this weekend with proof they believe shows Aceh Free Movement (GAM) leaders living in Sweden are involved in rebellion and terror attacks in...
Sat, 07 Jun 2003
Officials arrested for alleged corruption
Officials arrested for alleged corruption KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Three officials of the provincial health office were arrested on Friday for allegedly abusing Rp 15 billion (US$1.83 million) and causing Rp 3.83 billion in losses to the state.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003
Kelly K. Knight
Kelly K. Knight Austindo Group Jakarta 2. Mugi -- Enforced disappearances in Indonesia: Never again 2 X 30 Enforced disappearances: Never again in Indonesia Mugiyanto Chairman Indonesian Association of Families of Disappeared Persons (IKOHI) Jakarta
Sat, 07 Jun 2003
JP/7/KELLY
JP/7/KELLY Is the bond market a bubble?Kelly K. Knight Austindo Group Jakarta There is a widespread belief that a bubble is forming in the rupiah bond market, and in the rupiah currency itself, but this might not be true.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003
`Equator Principles won't hurt investment'
`Equator Principles won't hurt investment'Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The decision by the world's leading commercial banks to apply environmental principles when financing projects in developing countries would not dampen investment prospects in Indonesia, an expert said.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003
Tarmidi joins Pioneer Party
Tarmidi joins Pioneer Party JAKARTA: Tarmidi Suhardjo, former chairman of the Jakarta chapter of the ruling party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), has officially thrown in his lot with the Pioneer Party (Partai Pelopor).
Sat, 07 Jun 2003
NGO to sue prosecutor's office
NGO to sue prosecutor's officeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Residents Forum (Fakta) plans to sue the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office for its plan to drop a corruption case allegedly involving a number of city councillors and city officials.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003
SE Asia making headway against terror: U.S.
SE Asia making headway against terror: U.S.Reuters, Manila Southeast Asia is making headway against the threat of regional terror, backed by close cooperation and sharing of intelligence, the commander of U.S. forces in the Asia-Pacific said on Friday.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003
Govt to buy captive power from private companies
Govt to buy captive power from private companiesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is planning to buy captive power from private companies to help the major tackle power shortage problem which has hit Java and Bali during the past few weeks.