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Mon, 09 Jul 2001
African leaders to bury OAU, launch new organization
African leaders to bury OAU, launch new organization LUSAKA (Reuters): African leaders gathered in Zambia on Sunday for the final summit of the Organization of African Unity -- the last of 37 annual meetings stretching back to the era of Africa's decolonization from European masters.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Lopa: The gods have spoken?
Lopa: The gods have spoken?By Peter Milne JAKARTA (JP): The sad and totally unexpected death of recently appointed Attorney General Baharuddin Lopa is a devastating blow to President Abdurrahman Wahid's strategy of keeping his political opponents at bay and surviving beyond August.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Politics eclipses IMF arrival in rupiah trading
Politics eclipses IMF arrival in rupiah trading JAKARTA (JP): The financial market has largely ignored the arrival of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Jakarta, as the rupiah remains under the spell of political uncertainties in the lead up to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) special...
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
By Dominic Whiting
By Dominic Whiting BANGKOK (Reuters): As a boy, Parinya Kiatbussaba dreamed of becoming a famous kickboxer, and went on to fight regular bouts in Bangkok's big stadiums until the authorities imposed a ban -- with a rule to exclude women from the ring.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Tata, SIA set to grab control of Air India
Tata, SIA 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
Violence against reporters in Aceh
Violence against reporters in Aceh BANDA ACEH: There have been 53 reported cases of offenses against journalists since 1999 in the province of Aceh, claim the local branch of the Indonesian Journalists Association.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Reply to Deni Purba
Reply to Deni Purba Deni Purba of Leuser Development Program (LDP) (The Jakarta Post, July 4, 2001) has questioned the purpose of my June 30 article on whether the conservation project was achieving its mandate.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
RI greenfields among the region
RI greenfields among the region JAKARTA (JP): Golf Digest Indonesia in its June 2001 edition identified Indonesia as home to some 250 golf courses. In the edition, the monthly presented "the best golf courses in 100 countries" in the Planet Golf column.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Another Cabinet shake-up on Tuesday: Minister
Another Cabinet shake-up on Tuesday: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The nation is set to witness yet another Cabinet reshuffle involving not only the vacant post of attorney general, but also other ministries, a senior Cabinet minister revealed.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
RI shuttlers upbeat at China's absence
RI shuttlers upbeat at China's absence JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian junior shuttlers are optimistic of being able to grab the Junior Asian Badminton Championship title in Taipei given the absence of badminton powerhouse China.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
International children enjoy 'village,' defy political tension
International children enjoy 'village,' defy political tension TANGERANG (JP): Children, on the whole, care less about politics and more about friendship. That is what has driven dozens of foreign children to join a month-long exchange program in Serpong.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001
Suspect dealer nabbed in Bali
Suspect dealer nabbed in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Police nabbed on Sunday afternoon an alleged female drug dealer and seized from her 297 ecstasy pills, 11 grams of cocaine, and around five grams of sabu-sabu (crystal methamphetamine).
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
Body shaping: A touchy issue
Body shaping: A touchy issue Reshaping the body through liposculpting is gaining popularity among the urban wealthy unhappy with their physical appearance. The Jakarta Post's Maria Endah Hulupi discusses this hot new trend.
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
Guess What? Fariz RM
Guess What? Fariz RM Pop-jazz singer Fariz RM released a new album Dua Dekade (Two Decades) last Tuesday.To mark the launch of his new compilation album, Fariz performed with Syaharani at the Chicago For Ribs restaurant, in South Jakarta.
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
14 bodies found in N. Aceh
14 bodies found in N. Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): At least 14 bodies have been found in two separate locations in Nisam district, North Aceh, about 350 kilometers east of Banda Aceh, over the past two days, Antara reported on Saturday.
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
Using hair transplants for male baldness
Using hair transplants for male baldness JAKARTA (JP): What a shock to look in the mirror and see the area of thin hair on the top of your head is widening and getting thinner! What can you do to stop the process? Surveys show that 1.5 percent of men experience male pattern baldness (MPB).
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
Art in context and art for social causes
Art in context and art for social causesBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's paintings have developed along with the art's diverse facets. The philosophy, artistry, message, morals, economic and social aspects related to the paintings come forward in varying degrees of intensity.
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
What's so unique about 'Wah... Cantiknya'
What's so unique about 'Wah... Cantiknya'By Tony Ryanto JAKARTA (JP): Imagine Tom Cruise playing a mentally disabled man lucky enough to have Catherine Zeta-Jones tell him she wants to marry him because he is the only one she loves.Well, something like this is happening in the TV drama-comedy Wah ..
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
U.S. aid
U.S. aid U.S. congressman endorses humanitarian aid for RI. Page 2 'Salak' Arid land in Bangunkerto turned into 'salak' orchards. Page 4Batman Savor 'Fried Batman' in East Java town. Page 5How to be good How to be good in the 21st century. Page 6Preterm labor Preventing preterm labor for women.
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
Aspac beats Bhinneka to lead finals
Aspac beats Bhinneka to lead finals JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion Aspac Texmaco of Jakarta took the lead in the best-of-three final of the Kobatama basketball league on Saturday, with an 87-72 defeat of Bhinneka Sritex of Surakarta, Central Java.Aspac's 2.
Sun, 08 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.
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
Student caught stealing
Student caught stealing BOGOR (JP): Police arrested on Friday a student of the Bogor Institute of Agriculture for stealing computer hardware from the campus.Bogor Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Bambang Wasgito said on Saturday that Rahmat, a 23-year-old technical agriculture student, broke into the...
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
Tetet's exhibition reveals her distinctive style
Tetet's exhibition reveals her distinctive styleBy Matdon BANDUNG (JP): Tetet Cahyati was formerly known as a short story writer and novelist of no less renown than other Indonesian writers such as Mira W and La Rose.
Sun, 08 Jul 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, 08 Jul 2001
'Beautiful Eyes' offers a glimpse into Indonesian short stories
'Beautiful Eyes' offers a glimpse into Indonesian short storiesBeautiful Eyes - Kompas Best Short Stories 2001; Translated by Rebecca Fanany; Kompas Book Publisher, 2001; pp xli + 191; Rp 35,000 JAKARTA (JP): For the ninth time since 1992, with an absence in 1998, Kompas has published an annual...
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
Kokam to field 10,000 guards
Kokam to field 10,000 guards SURABAYA (JP): The East Java chapter of the Muhammadiyah Youth Association said on Saturday they would deploy at least 10,000 people to safeguard the Muslim organization's property before, during and after the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly...
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
Guess What? Fariz RM
Guess What? Fariz RM Pop-jazz singer Fariz RM released a new album Dua Dekade (Two Decades) last Tuesday. To mark the launch of his new compilation album, Fariz performed with Syaharani at the Chicago For Ribs restaurant, in South Jakarta.
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
The luminous world of Benno Salinas Fevriarto
The luminous world of Benno Salinas FevriartoBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): During the daylight, the famed ninth century Prambanan Hindu Temple, some 17 kilometers east of Yogyakarta, has a grandeur and beauty that dazzles people from all over the world.
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
Customer service priority is to consider the client as king
Customer service priority is to consider the client as kingBy Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): Recently in the U.S., a computer consultant found a security flaw in an e-commerce site, which had the potential of displaying customer's credit card details.
Sun, 08 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.
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
'Kereta Api Bumel' whistles at Jakarta students
'Kereta Api Bumel' whistles at Jakarta studentsBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono JAKARTA (JP): At a time when theatrical performances for children are rare, Teater Esok is working hard at introducing children and the general public to the arts.
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
Arid land in Bangunkerto turned into 'salak' orchards
Arid land in Bangunkerto turned into 'salak' orchardsBy Ridlo Aryanto SLEMAN, Yogyakarta (JP): If ever you are in Bangunkerto village, Turi subdistrict, Sleman, some 17 kilometers north of Yogyakarta, you can let your eyes feast upon the ubiquitous snake fruit trees, or salak pondoh.
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
Tropical storm kills three in China, claims 100 in RP
Tropical storm kills three in China, claims 100 in RP HONG KONG (AP): Tropical Storm Utor killed three people in China as it swept through the southeastern province of Guangdong, wiping out 4,700 homes and causing US$2.59 billion in damage, state-run media reported Saturday.
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
On The Record
On The RecordAlbum : Persembahan (Musica); Artist : Chaseiro Nothing like the good ol' days. For me, it is definitely the 80s. Despite the hair (big), the outfit (puffed, loosed, flash dance-esque), and the accessories (gigantic), the music remains one of the best of all time, especially because...
Sun, 08 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.
Sun, 08 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.
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
RI's Angie reaches Wimbledon junior final
RI's Angie reaches Wimbledon junior final JAKARTA (JP): Angelique Widjaja attracted the attention of tennis fans over the last week as she made history by becoming the first Indonesian to make it to the final of Wimbledon, albeit in the junior event.
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
President fails to name new attorney general
President fails to name new attorney general JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid failed to fulfill his promise to name a new attorney general on Saturday, and it appeared he also did not succeed in forcing outgoing National Police chief Gen.
Sun, 08 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.
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
Indonesian maid dies in S'pore
Indonesian maid dies in S'pore SINGAPORE (DPA): An Indonesian maid who told a colleague she was going to check if there was a snake in a corridor fell to her death from a block of Singapore flats, police said on Saturday.
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
U.S. congressman endorses humanitarian aid for RI
U.S. congressman endorses humanitarian aid for RI JAKARTA (JP): American congressman Tony P. Hall said on Saturday that he fully endorsed U.S. humanitarian programs in Indonesia, in spite of Jakarta's failure to punish the perpetrators of violence in East Timor two years ago.
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
Savor 'Fried Batman' in East Java town
Savor 'Fried Batman' in East Java townBy Gin Kurniawan and Christianto W KEDIRI, East Java (JP): What comes to mind when you think of bats? Their appearance is indeed frightening and with their fang- like teeth, these creatures of the night are often associated with the notorious blood-sucking...
Sun, 08 Jul 2001
Snapshot
SnapshotPhoto A: FriendshipKompas/Agus SusantoIMAGES OF FRIENDSHIP: Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Algerian Ambassador Soufiane Mimouni have a close look at black and white photos that trace the history of bilateral relations between Indonesia and Algeria since 1964.
Sat, 07 Jul 2001
Children abandon halfway houses
Children abandon halfway houses BATAM, Riau: Many street children in Batam would rather be out eking a living on the streets than spending time at the halfway houses set up for them by private organizations, Antara reported on Friday.
Sat, 07 Jul 2001
Messy autonomy
Messy autonomy The regional autonomy policy which came into effect at the start of this year reared its ugly head in Jakarta this week with the disruption of water supplies to some 117,000 households in the capital.
Sat, 07 Jul 2001
BP to up stake in RI gas field
BP to up stake in RI gas field LONDON (AFX): BP PLC said it has bought Cairns Ltd for a lump sum of US$107 million and a deferred share of future profits from its Tangguh field, increasing its stake in the Indonesian oil field to 50 percent.
Sat, 07 Jul 2001
Decree is best solution
Decree is best solutionFrom Rakyat MerdekaPerhaps my support of President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's insistence on issuing a decree declaring a state of emergency is controversial, but in my opinion this is the best way to put an end to the protracted conflict between the legislature and...
Sat, 07 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.
Sat, 07 Jul 2001
Sectarian strife continues in troubled-torn Poso
Sectarian strife continues in troubled-torn Poso POSO, Central Sulawesi (JP): Sectarian clashes in Poso continued on Friday when fresh gunfights between armed people in separate incidents claimed one life.
Sat, 07 Jul 2001
Batavia railway stations tell their tale
Batavia railway stations tell their taleBy Ida Indawati Khouw Most railway stations in Jakarta still have their original Dutch architecture, it is just sometimes difficult to detect because of the generally poor condition of the stations.