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Tue, 24 Jul 2001
Cleric tried for rape
Cleric tried for rape CIREBON, West Java: The Sumber District Court began hearing the trial of cleric Solihin, a teacher at the Nurul Iman Islamic boarding school, who is charged with raping a student, Antara reported on Monday.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Military makes a show of force
Military makes a show of force JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) held a sudden show of force right in front of the presidential palace on Sunday evening, to express unity among soldiers ahead of critical times to come at the ongoing People's Consultative Assembly Special Session.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Indonesian shuttlers grab two titles at Malaysia Open
Indonesian shuttlers grab two titles at Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers brought home two titles at the men's and mixed doubles at the US$120,000 Malaysia Open at Malawati Stadium in Shah Alam, Malaysia, on Sunday.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Churchgoers devastated by Sunday bomb incident
Churchgoers devastated by Sunday bomb incident JAKARTA (JP): As the priest delivered a sermon on peace at Santa Anna Church in Duren Sawit, East Jakarta, on Sunday, a bomb exploded under one of the pews in the back of the church.The blast injured at least 70 people.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Rp 1.5b allotted for Barongsai festival
Rp 1.5b allotted for Barongsai festival JAKARTA (JP): The second national Barongsai (Chinese Dragon dance) festival will be held at the Bung Karno sports complex in Central Jakarta in October.The chairman of the festival's steering committee, M.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Gus Dur's art of war
Gus Dur's art of warBy Susanto Pudjomartono JAKARTA (JP): There is no doubt about it -- last weekend's battle between President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and the majority of factions in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) was a battle of wits, which should be recorded in detail in the annals...
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Proton unveils new product
Proton unveils new product KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Saturday unveiled national carmaker Proton's new mini multi- purpose vehicle.Proton launched the Juara (champion) model as part of its efforts to widen its product range to prepare for the ASEAN Free Trade...
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Gafur admits giving money, but denies giving bribes
Gafur admits giving money, but denies giving bribes MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Newly elected North Maluku Governor Abdul Gafur admitted on Sunday he gave money to several members of the provincial legislative council, but denied the money was a bribe.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Megawati gets moral boost from leaders of major parties
Megawati gets moral boost from leaders of major parties JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of major political parties met on Sunday at the private residence of presidential hopeful Megawati Soekarnoputri in Kebagusan, South Jakarta, to give necessary political support in her fight for the presidential seat.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Legal proceedings are for justice
Legal proceedings are for justiceFrom Warta KotaMr. Marsilam Simanjuntak, one of President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's close allies has been promoted to Attorney General. In the meantime, investigations into the cases of people suspected of involvement in corruption, including Arifin Panigoro,...
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
U.S.-RI military ties still need strings attached: Report
U.S.-RI military ties still need strings attached: Report JAKARTA (JP): An international think tank, in its report on military ties between the United States and Indonesia, recommended that albeit seeking various positive engagements and dialog, Washington should continue attaching conditions to...
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Many buildings on Pulau Seribu unlawful
Many buildings on Pulau Seribu unlawful JAKARTA (JP): Many buildings in the privately owned Seribu islands are unlawful as they have no permit, and the owners do not have a certificate granting them the right to use them, an official said.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
BII purchase is shortcut for Mandiri to lead retail market
BII purchase is shortcut for Mandiri to lead retail marketBy: Berni K. Moestafa JAKARTA (JP): Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank, is set to shortcut its way into leading the retail market with the acquisition of PT Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII), despite critics claiming the move as...
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
APP to continue payments on rupiah
APP to continue payments on rupiah JAKARTA (JP): The heavily indebted Singapore-based Asia & Pulp Paper Cp. (APP) agreed to continue its payments of local bonds, following a deal struck last week between the company and local bondholders, a government official has said.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Political reality
Political reality How much, or how little, popular support President Abdurrahman Wahid still enjoys today is reflected in Saturday's resolution at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) when it overwhelmingly voted to call him to account for his erratic leadership.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
IMF and Rizal Ramli
IMF and Rizal Ramli I read with interest Rizal Ramli's response Editorial on IMF (July 19, 2001) to The Jakarta Post's editorial IMF's ominous message (July 17, 2001) and can understand his obvious indignation.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
RP troops arrest more rebels on hostage island
RP troops arrest more rebels on hostage island ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (Agencies): Philippine troops have arrested three more suspected members of the Muslim Abu Sayyaf group holding about 20 Filipino and U.S. hostages for weeks on southern Basilan island, the military said on Sunday.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
The good, and bad, on herbal remedies available on the market
The good, and bad, on herbal remedies available on the marketBy Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): Many diverse cultures throughout the ages have utilized the medicinal properties of plants, flowers and herbs, and their healing traditions are still being applied today.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Vietnam wants fishermen freed
Vietnam wants fishermen freed HANOI (AFP): Vietnam is set to use annual talks with its East Asian neighbors here this week to press for the release of around 200 of its fishermen who were detained in the disputed South China Sea last month, officials said on Sunday.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Association recommends new telecom system
Association recommends new telecom system JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Satellite Association (Assi) recommends the implementation of a high altitude platform system (HAPS) for Indonesia's telecommunications network as an alternative to higher cost satellites, a senior executive said.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Water program helpful to villagers
Water program helpful to villagers TANGERANG (JP): The construction of four tanks in Jurumudi Baru subdistrict has helped residents in the village receive cleaner and cheaper water, local residents said.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Garuda receives award
Garuda receives award JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia received on Saturday the "Innovation Award" from Singapore-based magazine Travel Weekly East for its impressive turnaround through crisis management.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Sending workers to Europe
Sending workers to EuropeFrom Media IndonesiaAs of July 9, 2001 the dispatch of Indonesian labor to the Middle East has been suspended. The reason may be inhuman treatment of our citizens working there. It is strange that this stipulation is effective only for the Middle East.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Sumitomo to boost output
Sumitomo to boost output OSAKA (Nikkei): Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. wants to raise the production of wire harnesses for cars in other Asian countries, aiming to source about 40 percent of sales in Japan in the region by the end of 2002, The Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported in its Sunday...
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Drug evidence destroyed
Drug evidence destroyed TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang Prosecutor's Office destroyed on Friday a large amount of marijuana, heroin, shabu-shabu (crystal methampetamine) and ecstasy pills which had been seized as evidence for various court cases in the regency.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Talks on regional representative faction delayed
Talks on regional representative faction delayed JAKARTA (JP): The majority in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) defied persistent challenges from regional representatives on Saturday, saying that their demand for reinstatement as a separate faction would only materialize at its annual...
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Dutch tourist killed by lava
Dutch tourist killed by lava YOGYAKARTA: A Dutch tourist was killed and his brother injured in a rainfall of lava as they were hiking on the volatile Mt. Merapi volcano north of here on Saturday.An official at the volcano's research agency, A.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
The origins of the New Order regime
The origins of the New Order regimeBy Candra Gautama JAKARTA (JP): When Soeharto stepped down from the presidency on May 21, 1998, it marked the fall of the New Order. But some anti-New Order circles say New Order supporters are still striving for a comeback, especially through the legislature.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Online technical help can save the day -- and they are free
Online technical help can save the day -- and they are freeBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): What would happen if your car broke down on a deserted Jakarta street in the middle of the night? Chances are, you would suddenly become very religious.You will pray and pray for a miracle to happen.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Gus Dur suspends MPR, DPR
Gus Dur suspends MPR, DPR JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid suspended the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) just after 1 a.m. on Monday, only hours before it was due to start an impeachment process.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Is there such a thing as 'Indonesian English'?
Is there such a thing as 'Indonesian English'?By A. Chaedar Alwasilah JAKARTA (JP): Globalization has had a remarkable impact on language policies and language education. People are now facing global competition in all walks of life -- politics, economy, and the service industries.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Two software tools that you can use to convert files
Two software tools that you can use to convert filesBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Few people today would deny that Microsoft Office has become the most popular productivity tool for PCs and Macs. Despite our natural tendency to be against any kind of monopoly and despite the high price of MS Office,...
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Malaysians feel the strain after cut in water supplies
Malaysians feel the strain after cut in water supplies KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A two-day cut in water supplies to nearly a million people in the Malaysian capital has left many people fuming, consumers said on Sunday.A major clean-up at the Langat river water treatment plant costing 2.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
ASEAN endeavors for unity amid downturn, turmoil
ASEAN endeavors for unity amid downturn, turmoil HANOI (Reuters): A gathering of Southeast Asian foreign ministers aimed at rebuilding confidence and stability amid a new regional downturn got off to a bad start on Sunday when Indonesia's minister pulled out due to domestic turmoil.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:45 Variety Show 10:00 Children's Program 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:15 Debating 3:40 Quiz 4:15 Children's Program 4:30 Performance 5:00 News 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00...
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Indonesia's soybean imports still high
Indonesia's soybean imports still high JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian imports of soybean were projected to stand at 600,000 tons this year, similar to the previous years' figures, as there are no signs local farmers have expanded their soy fields, a senior official of the Ministry of Agriculture said on...
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Room named after Lopa
Room named after Lopa JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed Attorney General Marsillam Simanjuntak officially renamed on Sunday the Sasana Cipta Kerta room in the Attorney General's Office building as Sasana Baharuddin Lopa.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
TNI in show of force and unity
TNI in show of force and unity JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) held a sudden show of force right in front of the presidential palace on Sunday evening, to express unity among soldiers ahead of critical times to come at the ongoing People's Consultative Assembly Special Session.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Gus Dur supporters hold rallies in Wonosobo, Cirebon
Gus Dur supporters hold rallies in Wonosobo, Cirebon JAKARTA (JP): Rallies both for and against Abdurrahman Wahid intensified on the eve of Monday's session of the People's Consultative Assembly to hear the President's accountability speech.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Peace-inspiring TV dialog
Peace-inspiring TV dialogFrom Media IndonesiaBetween 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Friday, July 20, 2001 private television station RCTI aired a dialog with MH Ainun Nadjib (Cak Nun). This program really gave me peace of mind. Cak Nun called on all of us to turn to God the Almighty and to be magnanimous.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Announcement
Announcement Due to the increase in production costs over the past year, which have been exacerbated by the recent increase of fuel and electricity prices, The Jakarta Post, while continuing to provide readers with up-to-date news and high quality information, has been compelled to raise its...
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Aussie newlyweds robbed in Bali
Aussie newlyweds robbed in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: A burglar broke into the hotel room of an Australian couple honeymooning in Bali, making off with A$1,500 in cash and valuables, including two heirloom gold bracelets."This is the honeymoon we certainly want to forget.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Poor ASEAN members appeal to richer partner nations
Poor ASEAN members appeal to richer partner nations HANOI (AFP): Poorer members of the diverse Southeast Asian bloc Saturday stepped up demands for their more advanced partners to intensify efforts to narrow the yawning gap in levels of regional affluence.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Solution to waste problem
Solution to waste problemFrom Warta KotaAfter reading an article in Warta Kota written by Wimar Artinas titled Hello ... Bang Yos complaining about waste -- a common issue in Jakarta -- and suggesting a solution to it, I am of the opinion that all of us must seek a solution to this problem.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Church bombings fail to escape shoppers
Church bombings fail to escape shoppers JAKARTA (JP): Visitors crowded the city's shopping malls on Sunday despite the two bombings that occurred earlier in East Jakarta and escalating political tension.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Autonomy
Autonomy Talks on regional representatives faction delayed. Page 2 Pulau Seribu Many buildings on Pulau Seribu unlawful. Page 3 New Order The origins of the New Order regime. Page 4 Animal cloning Animal cloning a magic tool to copy animals? Page 9 ASEAN Poor ASEAN members appeal to richer partner...
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Gus Dur turns his guns on TNI
Gus Dur turns his guns on TNI JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid warned the Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police on Sunday against becoming involved in the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Ministers see no ASEAN role in Indonesia crisis
Ministers see no ASEAN role in Indonesia crisis HANOI (Reuters): The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is unlikely to play a role in resolving the crisis in Indonesia because of its policy of non-interference, group foreign ministers said on Sunday.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Convicted children need legal certainty: Activists
Convicted children need legal certainty: Activists JAKARTA (JP): Activists have blasted the government and legislators for their failure in providing legal certainty for children involved in crime.Arist Merdeka Sirait from the National Commission for Children's Protection (Komnas PA) pointed out...
Mon, 23 Jul 2001
Blasts hurt over 70 churchgoers
Blasts hurt over 70 churchgoers JAKARTA (JP): Sunday services at two churches in East Jakarta were disrupted after two powerful blasts sent churchgoers scrambling out of the houses of worship.Churchgoers said the first blast rocked Santa Anna Catholic church in the Navy residential complex in Duren...