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Mon, 19 Aug 2002
Jakartans take time out for lark in the park
Jakartans take time out for lark in the parkDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A fun event was offered at the greasy pole climbing contest in Ancol Park, North Jakarta, on Sunday to mark the 57th anniversary of Indonesia's independence.
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
Experts hail 2003 education budget but warn of abuses
Experts hail 2003 education budget but warn of abusesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Education experts praised on Sunday the government's plan to increase the education budget to Rp 13.6 trillion (US$1.5 billion) next year from Rp 11.
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
New 'Surabaya Pos' appears on newsstands
New 'Surabaya Pos' appears on newsstands SURABAYA: Tatang Istiawan, a former journalist of the now defunct Surabaya Post, has launched a morning daily, Harian Surabaya Pos, whose first issue appeared on Aug. 17, 2002, in Surabaya, the capital of East Java.
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
'We must work hard for Our better future'
'We must work hard for Our better future' The city has just commemorated the 57th anniversary of the country's independence. However, many people feel they are not free enough to determine or decide the best for their lives.
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
City Council announces seven pairs of candidates
City Council announces seven pairs of candidatesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council's election committee shortlisted last Friday seven pairs of gubernatorial and vice gubernatorial candidates scheduled to take part in the final round of the election on Sept. 11.
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
'Forced uniformity killing sense of nationhood'
'Forced uniformity killing sense of nationhood'Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite its achievements, the latest being the endorsement by the People's Consultative Assembly of the fourth batch of amendments, the reform movement that began in 1998 has also created problems, the most...
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
Where do we stand now?
Where do we stand now? It is perhaps in the very nature of presidential state-of-the- nation addresses to view the situation that prevails with optimism, to emphasize the successes and achievements that have been attained and gloss over the nation's failings.
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
Bond market bustling this year: Analysts
Bond market bustling this year: AnalystsA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The domestic bond market is expected to thrive this year as investors are shifting funds from bank deposits due to a lower interest rate environment, and from the volatile stock market.
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
Police vs military
Police vs military A trivial matter could have not triggered a brawl between the police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) personnel and soldiers if a hidden, more serious problem had not existed.Leaders from the police and the Army should work together to find out what was really behind the recent fatal...
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
Food importation
Food importation worries farmersFrom Bisnis Indonesia The agricultural ministry's policy on the importation of food, particularly rice, from China may indeed lead to a dilemma.On the one hand, it will create competition between domestic and imported rice.
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
Embrace Islam
Embrace Islam to end colonialismFrom Republika The month of August is considered sacred by Indonesians because Indonesia's independence was proclaimed on Aug. 17, 1945. Understandably, every time the month of August arrives, members of neighborhood communities work together to prepare a festive...
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
Another way to provide financial security for your spouse
Another way to provide financial security for your spouse I. Christianto Contributor Jakarta As one of the most populated countries in the world, Indonesia has a prospective market for the life insurance industry.
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
Governor, police oppose emergency status in Poso
Governor, police oppose emergency status in PosoMuhammad Nafik and Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Makassar Central Sulawesi Governor Aminuddin Ponulele and provincial police chief Brig. Gen. Zainal Abidin Ishak have both voiced opposition to the Indonesian Military (TNI)'s call for the...
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
Poso tense again
Poso tense again Communal violence has again erupted in the regency of Poso, Central Sulawesi, claiming 12 lives as of Aug. 12.Unidentified gunmen opened fire on an intercity bus killing an Italian citizen, Lorenzo Taddei, while unknown arsonists destroyed temporary shelters for refugees.
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
Peace talks in question as govt readies new Aceh policy
Peace talks in question as govt readies new Aceh policyBerni k. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid a deteriorating security situation in Aceh, a former Aceh advisor to the government urged it not to let the ongoing violence derail peace talks when it announces its new policy for the restive...
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
HSBC taps consumer banker to head China operation
HSBC taps consumer banker to head China operation Dow Jones Shanghai HSBC Holdings Plc. plans to install a retail banker as head of its China business, reflecting how foreign banks are redirecting their focus toward consumers in the world's most populous nation. Bank sources over the weekend said P.
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
Govt prepares chapter on direct presidential elections
Govt prepares chapter on direct presidential electionsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has drafted an additional chapter on direct presidential elections to be incorporated into the general elections bill.
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
Taiwan wins 'battle without sound of guns: VP Lu
Taiwan wins 'battle without sound of guns: VP LuAgencies, Taipei/Beijing Taiwan Vice President Annette Lu on Sunday hailed her just completed trip to Indonesia, saying Taipei had upstaged Beijing in a fresh round of diplomatic battles.
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
Facing the changes in Jakarta-Washington ties
Facing the changes in Jakarta-Washington tiesSayidiman Suryohadiprojo, Former Governor,National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas), Jakarta There are three important events in history that necessitate reevaluation of the relations between Indonesia and the United States.
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
Cat show held at TMII
Cat show held at TMII JAKARTA: As many as 14 purebred cats from Jakarta, Bogor and Bandung are taking part in a cat show at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) in East Jakarta, in conjunction with the commemoration of the 57th anniversary of Indonesia's independence.
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
Gus Dur launches personal website
Gus Dur launches personal website JAKARTA: Former president Abdurrahman Wahid, or Gus Dur as he is familiarly known, celebrated the country's 57th independence anniversary on Saturday by launching his website www.gusdur.net.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Kartika and her desire to help children
Kartika and her desire to help childrenHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta She is soft spoken, demure, articulate and structured, although some of her words sound like those from UNICEF brochures. But those who get to know Karina Kartika Sari Soekarnoputri, or Kartika, find out that she is really...
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Not all young proud to be RI citizens
Not all young proud to be RI citizens We asked several young people from various regions whether they were proud to be Indonesian, what they hoped from government, and what they would do if they were president and minister of national education.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
TNI retains political clout despite exit from MPR"
TNI retains political clout despite exit from MPR"The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Indonesian Military (TNI)'s surrender of its seats in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has been applauded by many, but one analyst says the retreat is symbolic, noting that much of the TNI's political clout lies...
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Local documentary goes cineplex
Local documentary goes cineplexHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four years have already passed. Four years since the student movement surfaced and culminated in the killing of four Trisakti University students, followed by widespread rioting.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
JP/16/Money
JP/16/MoneyAustralia to host trade meeting SYDNEY: Australia will host a major meeting of trade ministers in November in a bid to push along the latest round of global trade negotiations, Trade Minister Mark Vaile announced on Thursday.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Children face confusion after staying overseas
Children face confusion after staying overseasAnnastashya Emmanuelle, Contributor, Jakarta Readjusting after being exposed to the ways and culture of another country for a considerable amount of time can be a disorienting experience, especially for those who find out, the hard way, that their...
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Photo 1: KARTIKA
Photo 1: KARTIKAOther sisterCompared to her extravagant mother, Kartika Soekarnoputri prefers to stay far away from the spotlight. Although she seems detached from her roots, the 35-year-old is concerned with Indonesian children.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Surakarta has lots to offer, besides 'keraton' tour
Surakarta has lots to offer, besides 'keraton' tourKartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java Surakarta has long been famous for the richness of its cultural heritage and has become a leading tourist destination in Indonesia.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Santika, a hotel with a clean image
Santika, a hotel with a clean imageDewi Anggraeni Contributor SemarangRegardless of how secure your marital relationship is, whenever your spouse is away, the thought of them staying at a hotel often stirs a degree of concern.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
When daddy comes in...
When daddy comes in...By Joko E.H. Anwar I am sitting on my rattan mat, the same mat I have practically lived on for five years. Five full years. For all this time the mat has been here in front of the door to my apartment. Well, not exactly mine.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Notebook processors getting faster and faster
Notebook processors getting faster and fasterZatni Arbi Columnist Jakarta zatni@cbn.net.id Do you still remember the Acer TravelMate 630, which I reviewed briefly in this column back in May? Last week, Acer Indonesia launched its latest generation notebook, the TravelMate 636LC.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Amendment to empower govt: Megawati
Amendment to empower govt: MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri hailed the recent amendment to the 1945 Constitution by the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), saying it would help build a strong government.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Bitter Dawn: Tracing the pain of East Timorese
Bitter Dawn: Tracing the pain of East TimoreseCarmel Budiardjo, Contributor, London Bitter Dawn: East Timor, a people's story; by Irena Cristalis; ZED Books, London, 2002; 286 pages After three years of breathtaking changes, transforming it from a down-trodden, occupied country to the first newly...
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
JP/20/ENTHUS
JP/20/ENTHUS Controversy over Enthus Susmono's puppet-mastery standard guidelineBlontank Poer The Jakarta Post Semarang A standard guideline, or pakem, is like a scary ghost for traditional artists. Many artists have been considered violators of standard values, while others are said to pay little...
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Festive mood rules the day
Festive mood rules the dayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A festive mood prevailed through most parts of the country when Indonesians observed the 57th anniversary of their independence on Saturday.Merdeka Palace was the center of celebrations with the annual hoisting of the flag in full military...
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Fairy tales for a not-so-young Republic
Fairy tales for a not-so-young Republic Indonesia is a land of fairy tales. Or so you will be told by many expatriates, especially those hailing from the colder and more industrialized regions of the globe.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Tommy among remission recipients on Independence Day
Tommy among remission recipients on Independence DayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, who has barely started his jail term for masterminding Justice Syafiuddin Kartasasmita's assassination and illegally possessing firearms, was among inmates receiving remission in conjunction...
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Revisiting the 1962 New York Agreement on Papua
Revisiting the 1962 New York Agreement on Papua--------------------- Dupito Simamora Indonesian Diplomat to UN New York --------------------- Recently, there has been greater attention given to Papua by various parties, which has led to charges that the right of the Papuans to self-determination...
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
More companies turn to insurance firms to handle workers' health
More companies turn to insurance firms to handle workers' healthSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Although there is little public awareness of the need of insurance benefits, many life insurance companies are experiencing a growing demand from corporate clients.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
12 killed in Subang collisions
12 killed in Subang collisions CIREBON, West Java: At least 12 people died instantly and dozens of others, many in a critical condition, were injured in two separate bus collisions on West Java's northern highway connecting Jakarta and Central and East Java.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Police vs military
Police vs military A trivial matter could have not triggered a brawl between the police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) personnel and soldiers if a hidden, more serious problem had not existed.Leaders from the police and the Army should work together to find out what was really behind the recent fatal...
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Research on women's friendship: A very healing experience
Research on women's friendship: A very healing experienceFemale responses to stress: Tend-and-befriend, not fight-or- flight. Psychological Review. Taylor, S.E., Klein, L.C., Lewis, B.P., Gruenewald, T.L., Gurung, R.A.R., & Updegraff, J.A.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
'Pura' Mangkunegaran still fascinates tourists
'Pura' Mangkunegaran still fascinates touristsKartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java Mangkunegaran Pura (castle) remains one of the most fascinating tourist magnets in Surakarta, besides the Kasunanan Surakarta Hadiningrat Keraton (palace).
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Obituary
Obituary Former minister of tourism and telecommunications Achmad Tahir died on Saturday of lung cancer at the age of 78.His body was buried at Kalibata Heroes' Cemetery in South Jakarta in a military ceremony presided over by Minister of Transportation Agum Gumelar, who is one of Tahir's...
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Declining coffee market hits Lampung farmers hard
Declining coffee market hits Lampung farmers hardOyos Saroso The Jakarta Post Tanggamus, Lampung Although people still enjoy drinking coffee at US$1.5 a mug at Starbucks in the United States, Rp 5,000 (40 cents) at Plaza Indonesia, or Rp 1,000 (10 cents) at beverage stands across the country,...
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
SymBALIsm restores the beauty of painting
SymBALIsm restores the beauty of paintingVivid N. Savitri, Contributor, Jakarta What is the first thing that pops up in your mind if you are invited to a painting exhibition? Boring perhaps? No need to feel guilty about it; the truth for many people may not be that far off.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Govt announces subsidy cuts, higher taxes for 2003 budget
Govt announces subsidy cuts, higher taxes for 2003 budgetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri unveiled on Friday the 2003 state budget draft, which highlights a sharp cut in subsidies and a hike in tax revenue, meaning further belt tightening for many Indonesians still...
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Late paper
Late paper Due to technical problems during printing, The Jakarta Post arrived late to subscribers in some parts of Central Java, Yogyakarta, East Java, Sumatra except for Bandar Lampung, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Bali on Friday. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.-- Publisher
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Agus Budiman to write book
Agus Budiman to write book NEW YORK, United States: Agus Budiman, 31, who was deported from the United States after being proven innocent of involvement in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, will write a book about his experiences as an inmate in an American detention center.