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TV Program: Sunday, August 25, 2002

TV Program: Sunday, August 25, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News7:30 Sports8:00 Quiz8:30 Children's Program10:00 Music11:00 Maskum Show12:30 p.m. Comedy2:00 TV Drama3:00 Documentary 3:30 Religious Teachings4:00 Music6:00 News8:00 Music9:00 News9:30 Variety Show10:00 TheaterTPI 5:30 a.

'You cannot build a country without books'

'You cannot build a country without books'Lila Fitri Aly, Contributor, Jakarta Hailing from far away in the wine-producing region of Burgundy, some 100 kilometers south of Paris, Didier Hamel was already obsessed with stories and pictures of Sumatran tigers when he visited the island in 1969 and...

Food sector weathers economic crisis

Food sector weathers economic crisisRikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesia's food and beverages industries have proven themselves as business sectors that have not been severely affected by the recent economic crisis.

Luxury tax hurts sales of nonalcoholic drinks

Luxury tax hurts sales of nonalcoholic drinksSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Unlike most of Indonesia's food-related businesses, the beverage industry has been experiencing tough times over the last two years, partly as the result of country's worst ever economic crisis.

Indonesia's forests may become history

Indonesia's forests may become historyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The flaw in the government's forestry policy dates back to the 1960s when the New Order government designated logging industries as the second foreign exchange earner after the oil/gas sector whose market was continuing to decline.

AQUA: The Super Brand in The Bottled Water Industry

AQUA: The Super Brand in The Bottled Water Industry Back in the 1970s, no one would have realized that selling bottled water would become a lucrative business 30 years later. "Selling bottled water was considered ridiculous at the time," said Willy Sidharta, the president director of PT Aqua Golden...

Changing forest policies fail to curb deforestation

Changing forest policies fail to curb deforestationTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Every hour, loggers in Indonesia's forests fell trees at a rate fast enough to lay out six FIFA-standard soccer fields in the cleared area.

A tree sustains the lives of many

A tree sustains the lives of many Indonesia's forests fall into various categories; from the evergreen Dipterocarpaceae lowland forests of Sumatra and Kalimantan and the monsoon forests and savannas of the islands of Nusa Tenggara, to the alpine expanses of Papua. Each forest is unique.

Rock Opera, more lame than rocking

Rock Opera, more lame than rockingHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Because it was rock opera, the participants must paint their faces a la rock group Kiss. Because it was rock opera, the guitar should sound as distorted as possibly.

UN rights chief visits E. Timor

UN rights chief visits E. Timor EAST TIMOR: The top UN human rights official on Saturday visited the scene of a church massacre in East Timor in 1999, as local residents demonstrated for a special war crimes tribunal to prosecute the Indonesian officers allegedly responsible for the killings.

Two RI volleyball teams go to semis

Two RI volleyball teams go to semisPariama Hutasoit, Contributor, Petitenget, Bali Two Indonesian men's teams made it to the semifinals of the Asian Beach Volleyball Tour 2002 after beating their opponents in the quarterfinals on Saturday.

The Cranberries belt out a memorable concert

The Cranberries belt out a memorable concertHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was the voice. Dolores O'Riordan's sincere and plaintive, as well as versatile and distinctive voice. And then the lilting guitar pop, the rock elements and lyrics penning political messages.

Reckless farming in peatland forests major cause of fires

Reckless farming in peatland forests major cause of firesFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The forest fires raging in Kalimantan are a result of a natural phenomenon combined with human recklessness.

Instant noodles go global

Instant noodles go globalI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta People who frequently travel abroad often have the same remedy to cope with their finicky food habits or even homesickness when staying in foreign countries: bring along your favorite food.

Ten largest concession holders in 1997/1998

Ten largest concession holders in 1997/1998 ________________________________________________________________ Groups Total area (ha) ________________________________________________________________ Barito Pacific 5.043.067 Djajanti 3.365.357 Kayu Lapis Indonesia 2.806.600 Alas Kusuma 2.661.

TV Program: Sunday, August 25, 2002

TV Program: Sunday, August 25, 2002Kabelvision 9:00 a.m. Disney Channel: Jumanji9:00 Animal Planet: Wild Rescue III9:30 Cartoon Network: Samurai Jack10:00 Discovery Channel: Wild, Weird Curiosities11:00 Star World: Ally McBeal11:30 National Geographic Channel: Indonesia Beyond The Reefs12:00p.m.

Infant milk leads growth

Infant milk leads growthThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Infant milk led Indonesia's fastest growing Food and Beverage categories in 2001, with 53 percent growth, followed by Cheese with 51 percent growth and energy drink with 50 percent growth, according to a study issued by marketing information company...

Tips to dispel the myths in choosing a college

Tips to dispel the myths in choosing a college "There is no easy answer as to where to study, due to the wide range of American institutions," states Barbara Mellon, Educational Advising Coordinator of the Educational Advising Service (EAS), a division of the American Indonesia Exchange Foundation...

1. Saparinah -- 4x10

1. Saparinah -- 4x10 Women demand larger quota of seats in legislature Women demand recognition in politics 2. Afro1 ----- 2x22 Negotiators haggle amid tight Summit security 3. Afro2 ----- 1x34 Summit told to clip wings of powerful MNCs

Indonesia's forests falling victim to faulty policies

Indonesia's forests falling victim to faulty policiesThe haze that is currently choking Kalimantan and Riau has become a yearly occurrence, and underlines the government's faulty policies in addressing forestry issues.

Shattered dreams on Island Shangri-La

Shattered dreams on Island Shangri-LaJohn Aglionby, Guardian News Service, Karawang and Singapore Coming from a small village in West Java armed only with a junior highschool diploma, Ira Sumira thought that being a maid in wealthy Singapore would be her way out of Indonesia's poverty trap.

1. Haze --- 1x33

1. Haze --- 1x33 Locals unfazed by annual choking haze 2. Gambut -- 2x24 Reckless farming in peatland forests major cause of fires 3. Byway --- 2x20 Of fruit and nuts, thugs and villas

FOR SUnday August 25

FOR SUnday August 25 ;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Aqua-ads-interview ------------------------------------------------------------------------- AQUA, Indonesia's leading bottled water company, will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year.

Choking haze annual plague for Kalimantan

Choking haze annual plague for KalimantanBambang Bider and Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pontianak/Pekanbaru Forest and ground fires have become an annual headache not only for the people affected, but for the rest of the nation and neighboring countries as well.

Women demand recognition in politics

Women demand recognition in politicsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Gender-biased politics in Indonesia could be substantially changed if political parties were required to let women make up 30 percent of legislative candidates, analysts said on Saturday.

Fallen Forests

Fallen ForestsHaze from forest fires has become a yearly occurrence and underlines the government's flawed policies in addressing forestry issues. Indonesia's forests are in critical condition as a result of the government's blatant disregard of the principles of sustainable development.

Soccer and humanitarian aspects

Soccer and humanitarian aspectsJ. Sumardianta and Yusup Priyasudiarja, Contributor, JakartaTrilogy: 1) Bola di Balik Bulan (Ball Behind the Moon) , xv + 296 pp, 2) Airmata Bola (Tears of Ball), xv + 275 pp, 3) Bola-Bola Nasib (Balls of Fate), xv + 320 pp, Written by Sindhunata, Published by...

JP/11/Volley

JP/11/VolleyIndonesian teams smoothly head to 2nd round matches Pariama Hutasoit And Rita A. Widiadana The Jakarta Post, Seminyak, BaliThe Indonesia one men's team of Agus Salim and Koko Prasetyo won 2-0 against the Australian two team of Brett Richardson and Alistar Lyne during the last match on...

Sunda Kelapa, a hidden treasure for many

Sunda Kelapa, a hidden treasure for manyText and photos by P.J. Leo For locals, it is only an old port. But for wealthy Jakartans, expatriates and foreign tourists, it is an exotic spot to visit.The character of the old Sunda Kelapa port in North Jakarta is defined by the traditional Phinisi ships,...

Coy legislators should be brought to court: Amien

Coy legislators should be brought to court: AmienThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais urged the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) on Friday to take legal action against legislators who fail to declare their wealth.

FOR FOCUS - SUNDAY AUGUST 25

FOR FOCUS - SUNDAY AUGUST 25Done ;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Beverages-business-outlookLuxury tax hurts sales of soft drinksSudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta Unlike most of Indonesia's food-related businesses, the beverage industry has been experiencing tough times over the last two years, partly as...

RI volleyball teams cruise into second round

RI volleyball teams cruise into second roundPariama Hutasoit and Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Seminyak, Bali Indonesia A team's Agus Salim and Koko Prasetyo Darkuncoro won an easy 2-0 victory over Australia B's Brett Richardson and Alistar Lyne on the first day of the Asia-Pacific Beach...

'Stop Matoa operation in Papua'

'Stop Matoa operation in Papua' JAYAPURA, Papua: The Cenderawasih Human Rights Network (JHC) has called on the police to stop the Matoa operation, which is aimed at quelling separatism in the province, because the province no longer has any separatist movements.

Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.23,2002

Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.23,2002 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...

Part 1 of 2

Part 1 of 2Dilemma of nine-year compulsory education Darmaningtyas Center for the Betterment of Education Jakarta The nine-year compulsory education program was launched in 1994 with optimism that it would be fully implemented by 2004.

224 Filipinos deported from N. Sulawesi

224 Filipinos deported from N. Sulawesi Bitung, North Sulawesi: Local immigration authorities have barred 224 Filipinos from entering Indonesia after they violated the country's immigration laws.Mulyono, the chief of the local immigration office, said on Friday that the ban would be valid for two...

Making money from copyright piracy in Indonesia

Making money from copyright piracy in IndonesiaNicholas Redfearn The Motion Picture Association (MPA) In Asian countries like Indonesia the problem of copyright piracy is often regarded as something which only affects foreign copyright holders. Clearly it does affect them.

JP/7/FAIZA

JP/7/FAIZA Indonesian workers caught in debt bondage in MalaysiaDebt slaves plight ignored by GovernmentFaiza Mardzoeki Coordinator, Organization and Education Women's Solidarity (SP) Jakarta The planned deportation of more than 400,000 Indonesian workers from Malaysia only reinforces their status...

Salaries and price hikes

Salaries and price hikesFrom Media Indonesia The government's decision to raise civil servants' salaries by 10 percent has received mixed reactions for the following reasons: * While the salary increase has yet to be implemented, the prices of daily commodities have already gone up by 10 percent.

Rupiah Rates Aug 23

Rupiah Rates Aug 23Banknote rates TT ratesSelling Buying Selling BuyingRp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,067.01 4,521.82 4,820.31 4,768.29Brunei dollar 1 5,328.55 4,756.92 5,069.12 5,016.21Canadian dollar 1 6,000.77 5,358.36 5,708.61 5,650.42Swiss franc 1 6,152.53 5,493.83 5,852.99 5,793.

New curriculum expected to improve quality of graduates

New curriculum expected to improve quality of graduates Efforts to reform Indonesia's education began in 1984, when the government introduced compulsory education for elementary school students.The move was the first step toward fulfilling the mandate of Article 31(1) of the 1945 Constitution,...

The NATO syndrome is back

The NATO syndrome is back How thick must the haze in West Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan and in Riau, or other parts of the country for that matter, become before the government is prompted to act? Although the haze, coming mostly from forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, is getting thicker...

Govt accused of inaction on forest fires

Govt accused of inaction on forest firesBambang Bider and Edi Patebang, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Pontianak Environmentalists as well as Malaysia have criticized the government for doing nothing to cope with forest and ground fires that persisted on Friday in Kalimantan and Sumatra, sending choking...

Govt to focus aid on Aceh's conflict-free regions: VP

Govt to focus aid on Aceh's conflict-free regions: VPThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Conflict-free regions in Aceh may be the first to get some of the Rp 6.6 trillion (about US$750 million) the government has set aside to develop the province, as less than half of the money has been spent so far because...

EyeBox

EyeBoxTrade statistic of China with Indonesia (in billion US$) Year Export Import Deficit 1996 14.2 22.8 -8.52 1997 18.4 26.7 -8.33 1998 11.7 24.5 -12.8 1999 17.8 30.5 -12.7 2000 30.6 44.0 -13.4 2001 28.3 38.8 -10.5 2002* 15.8 20.0 -4.

Ignorance about breast-freeding lamented

Ignorance about breast-freeding lamentedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta JAKARTA: A government official said on Friday that almost half of the new mothers in this country failed to breast-feed their babies exclusively.

Indonesia needs more than additional budget to improve education system

Indonesia needs more than additional budget to improve education system Hopes for better education for all soared after the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) endorsed the fourth batch of amendments to the 1945 Constitution, including the article on education, early this month.

Govt ignores Indonesian debt slaves' plight

Govt ignores Indonesian debt slaves' plightFaiza Mardzoeki, Coordinator, Organization and Education Women's Solidarity (SP), Jakarta The planned deportation of more than 400,000 Indonesian workers from Malaysia only reinforces their status as debt slaves.

Legislators warn of legal glitches in prisoner deal

Legislators warn of legal glitches in prisoner dealTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators have warned the government of possible legal glitches in the proposed prisoner swap deal between Indonesia and the Philippines, arguing that the two countries adhered to different legal systems.J.

'Orang Tua Group'

'Orang Tua Group' TV commercials From RepublikaI've observed the commercials promoting the products of Orang Tua Group on TV and in my opinion the group has violated the code of conduct in TV commercials because it has advertised its ginseng-mixed wine.