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Tue, 19 Aug 2003
Official killed and two others missing in boat mishap
Official killed and two others missing in boat mishapThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta An official was killed and two others are feared dead after their speed boat collided with a motorized canoe on the Kelambu river in Kutai Kartanegara regency, East Kalimantan.
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
Bombings and JI
Bombings and JI Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) is made the scapegoat whenever there is a terrorist bombing in Indonesia. After being accused in the Bali bombing tragedy in October last year, the JI is once against suspected of being behind the bombing of the JW Marriott Hotel in Jakarta.
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
Bombs hit Aceh on Independence Day
Bombs hit Aceh on Independence DayThe Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe/Ambon/, Jayapura A low-explosive blast in downtown Lhokseumawe late on Sunday evening capped the celebration of the country's 58th anniversary in war-torn Aceh province.
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
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4 X 12 Drought spurs dispute over water supply in Java JP/5/papua2 x 27 74 percent of Papuans live in isolation and poverty JP/5/waduk1 x 50 Jatigede dam project faces opposition from locals JP/5/boat2 x 20 Official killed, two missing in boat mishap
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
RI students join robot contest
RI students join robot contest SURABAYA: A team of students from the Surabaya Institute of Technology (ITS) will soon depart for Bangkok for an international robot festival.Lecturer Dadet Pramadihanto said on Sunday the team would make a stop-over in Jakarta on Thursday before leaving for Bangkok...
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
Dry season spurs dispute over water supply in Java
Dry season spurs dispute over water supply in JavaNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java The prolonged dry season has forced farmers to obtain water illegally to irrigate their farmlands in attempts to avoid crop failure, prompting disputes over water distribution.
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
Jakartans residents celebrate nation's 58th anniversary
Jakartans residents celebrate nation's 58th anniversaryBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Marriott bombing that rocked the capital almost two weeks ago and claimed 12 lives, did not stop residents from celebrating the nation's 58th anniversary.
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
East Java police tighten security
East Java police tighten security SURABAYA: The East Java Police declared on Sunday a red alert status across the province for an indefinite period as they were trying to deter possible terror attacks, officials said.East Java Police Chief Insp. Gen.
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
Insurance industry gaining greater market share
Insurance industry gaining greater market shareThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta By and large, the banks remain the dominant force in the country's financial sector. Non-bank financial firms, however, especially insurance firms, have begun to catch up, slowly increasing their market share of the sector.
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
74 percent of Papuans live in isolation and poverty
74 percent of Papuans live in isolation and povertyNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, PapuaIndonesia integrated Papua into its sovereign territory 40 years ago, but most Papuans are still living in a state of poverty in remote areas, even though the province is rich in natural...
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
NO CORRUPTERS FOR PRESIDENT: Some 200 students from the
NO CORRUPTERS FOR PRESIDENT: Some 200 students from the Indonesian Muslim Students Action Front (KAMMI) stage a rally at the Gadjah Mada University (UGM) circle in Yogyakarta. The protesters urged the nation on Monday not to vote for corrupters in the 2004 elections.
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
Festive moods prevails amid terrors threats
Festive moods prevails amid terrors threats People from all over Indonesia braved terrorist concerns to celebrate Indonesia's 58th Independence Day. Except a small blast in war-torn Lhokseumawe, North Aceh, the celebrations proceeded relatively peacefully.
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
Vendors continue to sell pirated VCDs
Vendors continue to sell pirated VCDs PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Vendors here have resumed the sale of pirated VCDs despite several raids conducted by the police following the enactment of a copyright law two weeks ago.
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
'Most Marriott suspects linked to Bali blast, other bombings'
'Most Marriott suspects linked to Bali blast, other bombings'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fear that Indonesia has become a safe haven for terrorists could be valid as a police source, close to the investigation into the Marriott bombing, revealed to The Jakarta Post that two high profile bombers...
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
History points to dialog as approach to restoring Aceh
History points to dialog as approach to restoring AcehAguswandi, Post Graduate Student, London Metropolitan University The conflict in Aceh does not run straight along the line of the rise of Acehnese nationalism.
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
* Headlines:Jakartans celebrate nation's 58th anniversary2
* Headlines:Jakartans celebrate nation's 58th anniversary2 * National:Govt allots Rp 1 trillion for farmers, villagers 4 * Archipelago:Drought spurs dispute over water supply in Java 5 * Opinion:A new force in Indonesian education 7 * City:Bajaj can use LPG to reduce pollution: NGO 8 *...
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
'Bajaj' can use LPG to reduce pollution : NGO
'Bajaj' can use LPG to reduce pollution : NGOBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicle) can still operate in the city if the owners improve its engine performance to make it more environmentally friendly, says international NGO Swisscontact.
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
5,000 inmates freed on Independence Day
5,000 inmates freed on Independence DayThe Jakarta Post, Bogor, West Java Independence Day was certainly liberating for some inmates of the country's prisons. Over 5,000 of them were granted the remission of their sentences, and set free on Sunday, in line with celebrations.
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
Manila set to court-martial mutineers
Manila set to court-martial mutineers PHILIPPINES: Soldiers who allegedly took part in a mutiny last month are set to stand trial in a military court, President Gloria Arroyo said on Monday. Arroyo, the commander-in-chief of the military, has accused more than 300 junior officers and men of...
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
Fish bombers ruining fishing areas
Fish bombers ruining fishing areas KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Fishermen in North Buton coast in Muna regency have called on the provincial government to take action against fish bombers which has been rapidly depleting the fish supply.
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
Zarima released from prison
Zarima released from prison TANGERANG: Former Indonesian badminton representative Zarima Mirafsur, also known as the Queen of Ecstasy, has been released from Tangerang Penitentiary for Children and Women after a month was taken off her sentence as part of Independence Day celebrations.
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
Jakarta property sector shows modest performance
Jakarta property sector shows modest performanceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta's office and industrial property market performed modestly with no new supply in office space, and particularly low demand in the office sector in the first half of 2003, signaling a weakening trend as the country...
Tue, 19 Aug 2003
RP farm output rises despite El Nino
RP farm output rises despite El Nino MANILA: Philippines farm output rose 2.4 percent from a year earlier in the first half of 2003 despite a widespread dry spell, the agriculture department said on Monday.
Mon, 18 Aug 2003
Investing in Indonesia 2002
Investing in Indonesia 2002READY-TO-USE FACTORIES: Many industrial estates offer ready-to- use factories to attract investors. Direct investment activities in Indonesia are still relatively low, despite a slight improvement in the economy.
Mon, 18 Aug 2003
Businesses commemorate the big day in their own way
Businesses commemorate the big day in their own way A festive and colorful atmosphere has descended on most parts of the country in recent days as many people prepare for the celebration of the 58th Independence Day.
Mon, 18 Aug 2003
JP/Sendie
JP/Sendie The use of red and white red flags, combined with a variety of red and white banners, creates a patriotic ambience at some of the country's prominent buildings such as hotels and shopping malls.
Mon, 18 Aug 2003
Security and good PR essential for marketing
Security and good PR essential for marketingAgus H. Canny Contributor JakartaFor healthy growth in investments or for businesses to flourish in any country, security is inarguably one of the most vital factors, especially in view of the current horrors spread worldwide by various terrorist attacks.
Mon, 18 Aug 2003
Denmark skips Indonesian Open
Denmark skips Indonesian Open JAKARTA: Denmark has withdrawn from the 2003 Sanyo Indonesia Badminton Open due to a travel warning issued by its government following the Aug. 5 bombing at the JW Marriott Hotel in Jakarta.
Mon, 18 Aug 2003
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checkedA Singularly Intense Experience in a Small Glass Customers in Indonesia can now enjoy a totally 'intense' taste experience with the introduction of Starbucks DoubleShot Iced Shaken Espreso.A distinctly unique ice cold coffee experience, Starbucks DoubleShot is hand-shaken and hand-crafted...
Mon, 18 Aug 2003
'Quo vadis' industrial estates in Indonesia?
'Quo vadis' industrial estates in Indonesia? Jacky Mussry Contributor Jakarta In the last few years Indonesia has remained in the grip of an acute economic crisis, a situation that has led to a drastic drop of its economic growth rate.
Mon, 18 Aug 2003
Are we really independent?
Are we really independent?Debbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta "Are we really independent?" This sarcastic question is often heard these days, not only from the people in the street but also from almost all segments of society.
Mon, 18 Aug 2003
Slowly waking up from its slumber
Slowly waking up from its slumberBurhanuddin Abe Contributor JakartaThe after-effects of the national economic crisis, the current unstable political situation and weak national security are some of the reasons behind the "wait and see" attitude of most foreign as well as domestic investors toward...
Mon, 18 Aug 2003
Are we really independent?
Are we really independent?Debbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta "Are we really independent?" This sarcastic question is often heard these days, not only from the people in the street but also from almost all segments of society.
Mon, 18 Aug 2003
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checkedA Singularly Intense Experience in a Small Glass Customers in Indonesia can now enjoy a totally 'intense' taste experience with the introduction of Starbucks DoubleShot Iced Shaken Espresso. A distinctly unique ice cold coffee experience, Starbucks DoubleShot is hand-shaken and hand-crafted...
Sun, 17 Aug 2003
Blast victim fights on to make his wedding day
Blast victim fights on to make his wedding dayK. Basrie, Contributor, Jakarta Febby Ferdiansyah had not planned to eat lunch at the JW Marriott Hotel that day.Feeling drowsy, he was ready to beg off from his colleague's invitation and take a nap at his company's nearby office in the Menara Rajawali...
Sun, 17 Aug 2003
Author Nukila Amal strikes her own balance
Author Nukila Amal strikes her own balanceHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As she turns 32 this year, writer Nukila Amal is proud to confirm that she has freed herself from "the blueprint of how women should live their lives".
Sun, 17 Aug 2003
RI maid jailed for killing newborn
RI maid jailed for killing newborn HONG KONG: An Indonesian maid has been sentenced to two years in prison for killing her baby daughter and then burying the body on a beach at an outlying Hong Kong island, a newspaper reported Saturday.
Sun, 17 Aug 2003
Denmark skips Indonesian Open
Denmark skips Indonesian Open JAKARTA: Denmark has withdrawn from the 2003 Sanyo Indonesia Badminton Open due to a travel warning issued by its government following the Aug. 5 bombing at the JW Marriott Hotel in Jakarta.
Sun, 17 Aug 2003
Arroyo denies military reforms
Arroyo denies military reforms PHILIPPINES: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said on Saturday that military reforms had begun last year -- and were not prompted by rogue soldiers who held a mutiny weeks ago.
Sun, 17 Aug 2003
TV Program: Monday, August 18, 2003
TV Program: Monday, August 18, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon9:00 Music10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga2:30 Music: Pop Daerah3:00 Children's Program4:00 Music5:00...
Sun, 17 Aug 2003
Denmark skips Indonesian Open
Denmark skips Indonesian Open JAKARTA: Denmark has withdrawn from the 2003 Sanyo Indonesia Badminton Open due to a travel warning issued by its government following the Aug. 5 bombing at the JW Marriott Hotel in Jakarta.
Sun, 17 Aug 2003
RI establishes Constitutional Court
RI establishes Constitutional CourtFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri installed on Saturday nine judges to the bench of the newly created Constitutional Court.
Sun, 17 Aug 2003
Aceh the home to RI's first voice of independence
Aceh the home to RI's first voice of independenceTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Bireuen, Aceh Swallowed up by an advancing army of shrubs and weeds, the monument in the mountainous territory around Takengon, Central Aceh, stands as neglected as the history it...
Sun, 17 Aug 2003
TV Program: Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:30 Children's Program: Bando11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang12:30 Traditional Comedy: Mustika Campur Sari2:00 English for Fun3:30 Religious Teachings4:00 Sports5:00...
Sun, 17 Aug 2003
Businesses commemorate the big day in their own way
Businesses commemorate the big day in their own way A festive and colorful atmosphere has descended on most parts of the country in recent days as many people prepare for the celebration of the 58th Independence Day.
Sun, 17 Aug 2003
Protest turns violent in Buol
Protest turns violent in Buol INDONESIA: The legislative council building in the Central Sulawesi regency, Buol, was badly damaged on Saturday when thousands of locals ran amok over their disappointment at the legislature's bad performance.
Sun, 17 Aug 2003
'Paris Van Java' brings back to life a time gone by
'Paris Van Java' brings back to life a time gone byLisa Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta It's often said that God smiled when creating the perfect beauty of the land of Pasundan, now known as West Java.Its natural wonders have always drawn people to the area, including those from a small country a...
Sun, 17 Aug 2003
No paper
No paper In accordance with the government-stipulated observance of Independence Day on Monday, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Monday. The Post will resume publishing on Tuesday. -- Management
Sun, 17 Aug 2003
Local skinheads take a walk on the milder side
Local skinheads take a walk on the milder sideJan Johannsson, Contributor, Jakarta On Jl. Barkah, an otherwise nondescript side street in the South Jakarta suburb of Tebet, several long-established Jakarta skinheads have gathered in a small store known as the Warriors Shop.
Sun, 17 Aug 2003
Are we really independent?
Are we really independent?Debbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta "Are we really independent?" This sarcastic question is often heard these days, not only from the people in the street but also from almost all segments of society.