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Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Senayan Fair, an alternative holiday treat for families
Senayan Fair, an alternative holiday treat for families JAKARTA (JP): School holidays are still one week away from ending, but parents may have already run out of ideas as to where to take their children.This is often because parents cannot take days off from work, or because they cannot afford it.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Tales of battery operated mice
Tales of battery operated miceBy Zatni ArbiJAKARTA (JP): Have you been handling your mouse like a matchbox? Do you have to drag it all over your desktop to get the cursor to the spot where you want it on the screen? Then it is time to go out and buy a new mouse. That was just what I did last week.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Watch when driving in Bekasi
Watch when driving in BekasiFrom KompasAs I was driving from Bekasi to Jakarta on May 17, 2001, my car's left rear mirror was hit by a man in a passing vehicle just after the traffic lights in front of Grand Mall in West Bekasi.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Salt thrown into the ocean
Salt thrown into the ocean The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has come again, but nothing has changed. They came with an empty bag. And in its meeting with President Abdurrahman Wahid, not a single promise was made by the IMF.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Venus, Angie triumphant at Wimbledon
Venus, Angie triumphant at Wimbledon LONDON (Agencies): Defending champion Venus Williams overpowered Belgian teenager Justine Henin to win the Wimbledon women's title 6-1, 3-6, 6-0 on Sunday.In the junior event, Indonesian Angelique Widjaja crafted a history to claim herself as the first for the...
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Vaccines protect babies from deadly hepatitis
Vaccines protect babies from deadly hepatitis JAKARTA (JP): It's far better to prevent than to cure, so parents check your timetable to see when your babies are due to be vaccinated against the Hepatitis B virus.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Every computer needs a peripheral
Every computer needs a peripheralBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Come to think of it, a computer system is so much like our stomach. It typically consists of one or more input devices, one central processing unit (CPU), and one or more output devices.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Woe our police force
Woe our police force It is now clear that President Abdurrahman Wahid is prepared to do just about anything to cling on to power, even to the point of tearing apart the National Police, the very institution that is expected to maintain some semblance of order in this increasingly chaotic country.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Children find rotting corpse of 5-year-old missing girl
Children find rotting corpse of 5-year-old missing girl JAKARTA (JP): While playing in an empty house in Kerawang, West Java, two nine-year-old children received a shock on Saturday morning when they found a large black bag containing the gagged and strangled corpse of a five-year-old girl.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Life not so sweet for East Java's 'brem' confectionery makers
Life not so sweet for East Java's 'brem' confectionery makersText and photo by Sulistyo Budi N. MADIUN, East Java (JP): Apart from its place in the country's history as the site of a Communist rebellion in 1948, this town has also become synonymous with two famous foods.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Bimantoro's defiance lauded by observers
Bimantoro's defiance lauded by observers JAKARTA (JP): The refusal of National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro to immediately return the command baton and attributes to President Abdurrahman Wahid following his dismissal has won support from police observers.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
On the fast lane into oblivion?
On the fast lane into oblivion? By Avie K. Utomo JAKARTA (JP): It's 6:47 a.m. on Saturday. A speeding S-Type blue Jaguar passes on Jagorawi toll road. The person behind the wheel is driving fast to join his already waiting golfing buddies.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
PDI-P revives community posts
PDI-P revives community posts BANDUNG (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has asked its supporters across the country to revive community posts in the lead-up to the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in August.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Microsoft's Office XP: Is it a compelling upgrade?
Microsoft's Office XP: Is it a compelling upgrade?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): You must have heard a lot about it already: Microsoft has just launched the latest version of its Office productivity suite.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Megawati shuns meeting
Megawati shuns meeting JAKARTA (JP): In what could be the most flagrant snub yet to Abdurrahman Wahid, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri's aides confirmed that she would not attend Monday's meeting of political leaders convened by the President to seek a face-saving compromise for his...
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Rizal Ramli reported to police
Rizal Ramli reported to police JAKARTA (JP): Former company president of state-owned general insurance firm PT Asuransi Jasa Indonesia (Jasindo) Amiruddin Riayat filed a defamation complaint on Saturday against Minister of Finance Rizal Ramli.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
IMF wants timetable for sale of state banks
IMF wants timetable for sale of state banks JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked the government to prepare a timetable for the sale of state-owned banks, according to director general for financial institutions Darmin Nasution.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
SembCorp eyes expansion
SembCorp eyes expansion SINGPOERE (DPA): SembCorp Industries Ltd., Southeast Asia's largest civil engineering company, is looking at South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia in its zeal to invest in deregulated power plants, it was reported on Saturday.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Korean woman murdered
Korean woman murdered JAKARTA (JP): A South Korean woman, Kang Syun H., 31, was found dying at her home in Block H of the Graha Mutiara housing complex in Bekasi on Saturday, police said on Sunday.City Police member of staff Kohar said the victim was found still alive at her home, but with very...
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Gus Dur's performance
Gus Dur's performance It is now clear that The Jakarta Post is supporting the unsubstantiated accusations against President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid which have been initiated by the speakers of the House of Representatives (DPR) and People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), and the coalitions they...
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Herbal medicines 'need recognition'
Herbal medicines 'need recognition' JAKARTA (JP): Although they have been proven efficacious in curing illnesses for many years, traditional herbal medicines remain in a class below modern drugs, due to mandatory clinical testing that costs a lot, a businessman says.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
TV Program: Monday, July 9, 2001
TV Program: Monday, July 9, 2001TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Music9:00 Children's Program10:00 Music11:00 Talk Show12:00 p.m. Interval3:00 News3:30 Children's Program4:30 Quiz5:00 News5:30 Economic News6:00 News6:15 TV Drama7:00 Evening News 8:00 Music9:00 TV Series10:00 Variety...
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
UN team assesses situation in E. Nusa Tenggara
UN team assesses situation in E. Nusa Tenggara KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): The United Nations Security Coordination (UNSCOOR) team began on Sunday its assessment of the security condition in East Nusa Tenggara province.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
MVP Lolik plans to call it a day
MVP Lolik plans to call it a day JAKARTA (JP): Being awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) and best player title at every national basketball event comes as no surprise to I Made "Lolik" Sudiadnyana of Bhinneka Sritex Surakarta, Central Java.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Susilo for president
Susilo for presidentFrom Bisnis IndonesiaSince Sukarno's era, the government has been cause for concern, plagued by protracted crises.To be honest, there is only one person who is suitable to lead this nation and save the country from national disintegration.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Picking the proper clubs
Picking the proper clubs JAKARTA (JP): Taking up the game of golf can be a confusing process for beginners because there are so many options when it comes time to select your equipment. There is a wide range of prices to choose from, depending on brand, specifications, materials and so on.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
MGTI hopes to keep joint venture with Indosat
MGTI hopes to keep joint venture with Indosat JAKARTA (JP): Telecommunications company PT Mitra Global Telekomunikasi Indonesia (MGTI) is hoping to continue its operation in Central Java and Yogyakarta in a joint venture with state telecommunication company PT Indosat.
Mon, 09 Jul 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, 09 Jul 2001
Garuda resumes flights to Timika and Fukuoka
Garuda resumes flights to Timika and FukuokaBy Damar Harsanto TIMIKA, Irian Jaya (JP): National flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia announced on Wednesday the resumption of flights from Jakarta to the mining town of Timika in Irian Jaya, and from Denpasar, Bali, to the Japanese town of Fukuoka.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Aspac crushes Bhinneka to retain Kobatama title
Aspac crushes Bhinneka to retain Kobatama title JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion Aspac Texmaco ousted Bhinneka Sritex of Surakarta, Central Java, 80-61 in the second best-of- three Nuvo Kobatama basketball league final to retain its title at the basketball hall in the Bung Karno Sports Complex here...
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
More aid for Poso refugees
More aid for Poso refugees POSO, Central Sulawesi: The provincial social affairs office distributed on Saturday 716 tons of rice for some 72,000 refugees in the Poso area.Head of the office Azikin Suyuti said they had distributed 96 tons in Donggala regency, 300 tons in Poso, 300 tons in Palu and...
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Tata-Singapore Airlines set to grab control of Air India
Tata-Singapore Airlines set to grab control of Air India NEW DELHI (AFP): The combined forces of Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the Indian Tata group look set to grab a 40 percent stake in state-run Air India after the only other bidder was disqualified, aviation experts said on Saturday.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Dozen boats burned in Tegal fire
Dozen boats burned in Tegal fire PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): As many as 12 boats docked at Tegal Port went up in smoke early on Sunday morning in a fire believed to have be caused by an exploding furnace.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
[i]99999... Pakistan will ensure the security of the pipeline to
99999... Pakistan will ensure the security of the pipeline to India because not only will Pakistan get an annual transit fee of around $500 million but sufficient gas ... at a special discount.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Communications campaign begins
Communications campaign begins JAKARTA (JP): Poor public services, including telecommunications and transportation, have remained in a miserable condition for years.Poor habits of the public have also been cited as a major contribution to the lingering problems.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Tata-Singapore Airlines set to grab control of Air India
Tata-Singapore Airlines set to grab control of Air India NEW DELHI (AFP): The combined forces of Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the Indian Tata group look set to grab a 40 percent stake in state-run Air India after the only other bidder was disqualified, aviation experts said on Saturday.
Mon, 09 Jul 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, 09 Jul 2001
Cabinet
Cabinet Another Cabinet shake-up on Tuesday: Minister Page 2 Senayan Fair Senayan Fair, an alternative holiday treat for families. Page 3 Lopa Baharuddin Lopa: The gods have spoken? Page 4 Cakemaker Life not so sweet for East Java's 'brem' cake makers.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Let's be fair
Let's be fair To those who have desperately been dreaming of living in justice and prosperity, let's think clearly and be fair. We may have been wrong in assessing the current situation. There are some indications that both President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and his political foes are stumbling...
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Tales of battery operated mice
Tales of battery operated miceBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Have you been handling your mouse like a matchbox? Do you have to drag it all over your desktop to get the cursor to the spot where you want it on the screen? Then it is time to go out and buy a new mouse. That was just what I did last week.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Great promotions launched despite uncertainties
Great promotions launched despite uncertainties JAKARTA (JP): Housing and property developers are currently promoting their projects with attractive advertisements in the media. Property exhibitions are also held regularly in the capital.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Lobbying whoever to preserve power
Lobbying whoever to preserve power Political lobbying is now crisscrossing through political parties and even bypassing them, such as through the alignment of representatives of Irian Jaya, Maluku, Sumatra and Kalimantan.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Minister hopes talent at Games
Minister hopes talent at Games PALEMBANG, South Sumatra (JP): National education minister Yahya Muhaimin expected all provinces to scout talent at the Sixth Student Games at Bumi Sriwijaya Stadium that was officially opened on Saturday.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Property market remains bleak
Property market remains bleak By I. Christianto There are no promising signs yet that there is even a slow recovery in the property and real estate sector. Meanwhile, in the stock market, concerns over weak consumer demand has dragged down property and real estate heavyweights.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Ojek driver killed by passenger
Ojek driver killed by passenger JAKARTA (JP): an ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver was killed by his passenger, who then stole the victim's motorcycle, in Sukadanu village at Cibitung, Bekasi, at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday.City Police member of staff Kohar identified the victim as Zaenal Abidin, 26.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
RP sets 90-day deadline to wipe out kidnappers
RP sets 90-day deadline to wipe out kidnappers MANILA (AFP): The Philippine government said on Sunday it had set an ambitious 90-day deadline for its security forces to "neutralize kidnap-for-ransom activities" across the country.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Arema stuns Persebaya
Arema stuns Persebaya JAKARTA (JP): Supported by some 15,000 home spectators, Arema Malang of East Java upset visitors Persebaya Surabaya 1-0 in the Bank Mandiri soccer league at the Gajayana Stadium in Malang on Sunday.Both teams were engaged in a rough match with hard tackles.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
A privilege through memberships
A privilege through memberships JAKARTA (JP): In the United States there are several private golf clubs that only allow up to 200 members and whose membership and annual fee run into the millions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of dollars, respectively.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Settlers killed in C. Kalimantan
Settlers killed in C. Kalimantan PANGKALAN BUN, Central Kalimantan: Attacks on Madurese migrants continued when an elderly couple was found hacked and speared to death and their home in the village of Pasir Panjang burned.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Securing representation for eastern Indonesia
Securing representation for eastern Indonesia Politicians saying they represent areas in eastern Indonesia, mainly Irian, Maluku, Sulawesi and Kalimantan, named the Iramasuka caucus, have been criticized for pursuing their own interests.