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Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Indonesia's nutmeg trade on the wane after 500 years
Indonesia's nutmeg trade on the wane after 500 yearsPeter Janssen, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Jakarta Indonesia's nutmeg trade is on the decline after five centuries of being the root cause of wars, massacres and ultimately the colonialization of this sprawling archipelago nation.
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
Military officers
Military officers Correction: The military officers appeared in the caption and table on the front page of the Aug. 16 edition of The Jakarta Post should have been read former Covalima military commander Col. Liliek Koeshadianto, former Suai military district commander Maj.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Young Evelyn struggle hard to win for Indonesia
Young Evelyn struggle hard to win for IndonesiaEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The composed Evelyn Mintarno perhaps represents the spirit of today's youth in Jakarta and probably in other big cities in Indonesia for the same reasons.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Alam: Singer who blends hardcore with 'dangdut'
Alam: Singer who blends hardcore with 'dangdut'Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is easy to chuckle, or even roar with laughter, over the performance and stage act of dangdut singer Alam.First of all, his music is not the usual hip-shaking ol' dangdut (popular local music with strong...
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Las Vegas where imagination comes true
Las Vegas where imagination comes trueRiyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, Las Vegas A Singaporean executive, Poh Geok Moi, is flying from his city state to a faraway destination, Las Vegas, the U.S., with one thought in mind: gambling.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Aceh observes tense Independence Day
Aceh observes tense Independence DayNani Farida and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Medan A series of bomb explosions punctuated the celebration of Independence Day in conflict-torn Aceh, as another bomb explosion rocked a hotel in Medan, capital of North Sumatra.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
August 17, a celebration for all
August 17, a celebration for all In contrast to what happened 57 years ago when our founding fathers, after decades of fighting, proclaimed the independence of Indonesia during a tense situation, the streets were full of excitement and the sound of laughter as people took part in a variety of fun...
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Another way to provide financial security for your spouse
Another way to provide financial security for your spouseI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta As one of the most populated countries in the world, Indonesia has a prospective market for the life insurance industry.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
China expresses concern over Lu's visit to Jakarta
China expresses concern over Lu's visit to JakartaFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta China has officially expressed concern over Taiwan Vice President Annete Lu's visit to Jakarta and questioned the reception of the VIP guest by the Indonesian government.
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
TV Program: Sunday, August 18, 2002
TV Program: Sunday, August 18, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News7:00 Sports8:00 Quiz8:30 Children's Program10:30 Music11:00 Maskum Show12:30 p.m. Comedy2:00 TV Drama3:00 Documentary 3:30 Religious Teachings4:00 Sports6:00 News7:30 Music: Dansa Yo Dansa9:00 News9:30 TV Drama10:00...
Sun, 18 Aug 2002
Consolidating to survive the overcrowded industry
Consolidating to survive the overcrowded industryRikza Abdullah, Contributor, JakartaConsolidating to survive the overcrowded industry Indonesia's life and health insurance companies are taking massive consolidation measures to enable them to survive the competition in the overcrowded life...
Fri, 16 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...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Nationalism no longer a draw for the young generation
Nationalism no longer a draw for the young generationTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Young people nowadays see far beyond the symbols that usually identify this nation.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Tax judges hesitant to make hearings public
Tax judges hesitant to make hearings publicRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the new Tax Tribunal Law ruled that hearings on tax dispute cases at the tribunal must be open to the public, judges who, for years were accustomed to settling tax disputes behind closed doors, are still...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
'I wish all could gain their freedom and justice'
'I wish all could gain their freedom and justice' Despite their objection to the cost of independence day celebrations by many across the city, some lower-income people shared the wishes that people should know the true meaning of Independence Day on Aug. 17.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Ex-inmates from Papua demand freedom
Ex-inmates from Papua demand freedomR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Hundreds of former Papuan political prisoners and their relatives demanded independence from Indonesia during a peaceful protest in the provincial legislative council compound on Thursday.And in separate developments, Maj.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
No losers in the Assembly Annual Session: Amien
No losers in the Assembly Annual Session: Amien Contrary to people's expectations, the 2002 People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Annual Session which took place from Aug. 1 to Aug. 11, ran smoothly with significant results achieved on 13 contentious Articles of the 1945 Constitution.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
PLN to build geothermal power plants in North Sulawesi
PLN to build geothermal power plants in North SulawesiYongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado State-owned electricity company PT PLN is developing power plants using geothermal energy in North Sulawesi to replace the hydropower ones which are expected to cease functioning within ten years due to...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Accountability key to restore military ties: U.S.
Accountability key to restore military ties: U.S.Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The top U.S. military officer in the Pacific has praised Indonesia's ongoing democratization process, but warned that improved defense ties would depend on the Indonesian Military's internal reforms.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
UNHCR seeks help from TNI
UNHCR seeks help from TNI KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is seeking the help of the Indonesian Military (TNI) to contact the guardians of East Timorese Indonesian children in East Nusa Tenggara who have been separated from their parents.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Indonesian youths have little sense of nationhood
Indonesian youths have little sense of nationhoodFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ask young Indonesians today what makes them Indonesians, and the answer may likely surprise, or disappoint you.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Fire razes 33 houses in Sampit
Fire razes 33 houses in Sampit SAMPIT, Central Kalimantan: Thirty-three houses and a mosque in Kuala Kuaya village, Kotawaringin Timur district in Central Kalimantan, caught fire on Wednesday night but there were no immediate reports of any casualties.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
(Name, position, status);
(Name, position, status);1. Abilio Jose Osorio Soares, East Timor governor, 3 years in jail; 2. Brig. Gen. Timbul Silaen, East Timor Police Chief, acquitted; 3. Col. Herman Sedyono, Covalima regent, acquitted; 4. Lt. Col. Lilik Koeshardiyanto, Suai military sub-district chief, acquitted; 5. Lt.
Fri, 16 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...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Two BLBI corruptors get less than a year, one acquitted
Two BLBI corruptors get less than a year, one acquittedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In another blow to the legal battle against violators of the Bank Indonesia Liquidity Fund (BLBI), the West Jakarta District Court sentenced on Thursday two former directors of the now- defunct...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Looking back at the Second Indonesian Youth Congress
Looking back at the Second Indonesian Youth CongressRaymond Toruan, Chief Editor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was on a Sunday afternoon, Oct. 28, 1928, almost 74 years ago. Indonesische Clubgebouw (the Indonesian Clubhouse) at Jl.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
World's highest peaks await Clara
World's highest peaks await ClaraSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Clara Sumarwati, 35, never dreamed of becoming a mountain climber as a child. She would be scared to climb a short tree at her home.But mountaineering became her greatest passion as she grew up.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Fast for forgiveness
Fast for forgivenessFrom KompasOur independence heroes would be very sad if they could see what has become of their country. To be honest, we cannot even compare ourselves to them. They gave their lives for the establishment of this country.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Volunteers help family planning
Volunteers help family planning SEMARANG: Foreign and local volunteers are conducting a community service mission in Semarang to help promote the family planning program in the Central Java capital.Coordinator of the mission, Hana Dini, told Antara on Thursday that the 17 volunteers from Germany,...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
South Korean firms see spectacular growth
South Korean firms see spectacular growthAgence France-Presse, Seoul The first half profits of South Korean listed firms soared 156 percent to a record high this year despite a sluggish world economy, authorities said Thursday.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Minister slammed for excavation
Minister slammed for excavationTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Archeological Heritage Protection Office in Banten, West Java, condemned Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agiel Munawar on Thursday for allegedly digging up the Batutulis archeological site in the South Bogor district of...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Media criticized for bowing to threats, pressures
Media criticized for bowing to threats, pressuresBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the national media were roundly criticized on Wednesday for so easily succumbing to threats or pressure at the expense of press freedom.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Indonesia's progress in last four years
Indonesia's progress in last four yearsThe Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The constitutional changes approved last week by the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) are remarkable for a country that has known rule by fiat for two generations.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Govt urged to follow up Fujian contract
Govt urged to follow up Fujian contractThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A legislator urged the government on Thursday to quickly follow up on China's offer for Indonesia to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the Chinese province of Fujian.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Marriages and mortgages
Marriages and mortgages Referring to Andrew Charles' letter published in The Jakarta Post on July 26, titled Racist Indonesian fees, I'd like to give some suggestions.Andrew's Indonesian friend is married to a bule (a term used to refer to a white westerner), and his land certificate has been...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
The beginning of nationalism
The beginning of nationalismHartoyo Pratiknyo, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As Indonesia marks the 57th year of its existence as a nation tomorrow with poverty, crises and turmoil still plaguing parts of this vast archipelago, it is a good time for Indonesians to seriously take stock of...
Fri, 16 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...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Accor to run charity program
Accor to run charity program JAKARTA: The Accor network of hotels will introduce a charity program on Sept. 1 aimed at promoting sustainable development.The program, called Green Day 2002, will kick off at the National Monument (Monas) park, where the hotel management will symbolically plant three...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Medco to acquire oil blocks
Medco to acquire oil blocks JAKARTA: Indonesia's oil producer PT Medco Energi International said Thursday it will acquire by October stakes in two oil blocks in South Sumatra and Irian Jaya provinces for US$11 million.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Nearly 1,500 foreigners detained
Nearly 1,500 foreigners detained JAKARTA: The government detained 1,483 foreign citizens, mostly from China, between January and June for various immigration offenses.Director of Immigration Control and Enforcement Muhammad Indra said on Thursday that 943 detainees had been deported, while the rest...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Tommy joint dad's golfing buddy in Nusakambangan jail
Tommy joint dad's golfing buddy in Nusakambangan jailAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap/Jakarta At 40, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the beloved son of former long-time ruler Soeharto, began on Thursday his new life as a prisoner, according to authorities.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Economy only grows by 0.52% amid weak exports, investment
Economy only grows by 0.52% amid weak exports, investmentDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The economy, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), grew by only 0.52 percent in the second quarter of this year due to a slowdown in exports and lower investment, the Central Bureau of...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
1. TOMMY: 3 x 17
1. TOMMY: 3 x 17 Tommy joins dad's golfing buddy in Nusakambangan jail 2. HAZE: 1 x 28 Haze delays flights in Pontianak 3. BLBI: 2 x 22 Two BLBI corruptors get less than a year, one acquitted
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
It's getting
It's getting hot in here From Kompas The contribution fee for Old Age Security (JHT) under the Worker Social Security (Jamsostek) scheme is borne by the employers and the employees. Two percent is deducted from the monthly salary of the employees concerned, while 3.7 percent is paid by the company.
Fri, 16 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.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
U.S. to include Jemaah islamiyah on list
U.S. to include Jemaah islamiyah on list PHILIPPINES: Washington plans to include a regional Muslim militant group on its list of foreign terrorist organizations and may seek the backing of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a Philippine official said on Thursday.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Ja'far on trial for fiery speech
Ja'far on trial for fiery speech JAKARTA: After a two-week delay, the East Jakarta District Court began on Thursday the trial of Laskar Jihad leader Ja'far Umar Thalib, who is charged with sowing hatred against the government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Sutiyoso now certain to contest election on Sept. 11
Sutiyoso now certain to contest election on Sept. 11Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Incumbent Governor Sutiyoso will definitely take part in the gubernatorial election on Sept. 11 as two major factions on the City Council confirmed on Thursday that he would be their only candidate.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Haze delays flights in Pontianak
Haze delays flights in PontianakThe Jakarta Post, Pontianak/Jakarta Thick haze from forest fires has blanketed many parts of Kalimantan and Sumatra, reducing visibility and badly affecting local residents and those in neighboring Malaysia.