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Mon, 04 Aug 2003
Students forced to buy books featuring Megawati, Sukarno
Students forced to buy books featuring Megawati, SukarnoAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap, Central Java Elementary and junior high school students in Central Java have been "asked" to buy exercise books bearing the pictures of President Megawati Soekarnoputri, former president and Megawati's...
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
Royal Dutch to build $4.5b project
Royal Dutch to build $4.5b project BEIJING: Anglo-Dutch oil giant Royal Dutch/Shell and a Chinese partner plan to borrow a record US$2.7 billion from a group of banks to fund a vast petrochemical project in south China, state media said on Saturday.
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
Indonesia hopes dashed in tight match
Indonesia hopes dashed in tight matchAgencies, JakartaIndonesia's hopes for a title at the World Badminton Championships were shattered after Candra Wijaya and Sigit Budiarto lost their men's doubles final match on Sunday in Birmingham.Candra/Sigit lost to Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen of Denmark ...
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
Who is Golkar fooling?
Who is Golkar fooling? When Nurcholish Madjid announced last week that he was withdrawing from the Golkar convention that will be held to select its presidential candidate, he was not the only one who felt disgusted at the country's second largest party.
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
Gus Dur has birthday at RSCM
Gus Dur has birthday at RSCM JAKARTA: Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid will celebrate on Monday his 63rd birthday in his room at Cipto Mangunkusumo general hospital, Central Jakarta, where he is being treated for high blood pressure.
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
Candra and Sigit come through for RI
Candra and Sigit come through for RIAgencies JakartaCandra Wijaya and Sigit Budiarto won the men's doubles final on Sunday to earn Indonesia a title in the world badminton championships in Birmingham, England.Candra/Sigit defeated Lars Paaske/Jonas Rasmussen of Denmark ...
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
Maids need protecting
Maids need protectingThe Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore For as long as the Manpower Ministry is reluctant to impose contractual obligations in the hiring of foreign maids, more partisan schemes will rush in to fill the void. The Indonesian Embassy is the latest to join the fray.
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
Child protection drive launched
Child protection drive launchedSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To stem the growing number of children involved in the sex industry, the government is preparing a nationwide campaign.A pilot project will be launched at tourism sites, campaigning through posters, stickers and banners, Seto...
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
Smuggler flees, but leaves drugs behind
Smuggler flees, but leaves drugs behindMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang A Brazilian paraglider reportedly failed to smuggle in 13.7 kilograms of cocaine through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang on Saturday afternoon, but did manage to escape arrest.
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
Indonesia hopes to tap lucrative Asian gas market
Indonesia hopes to tap lucrative Asian gas marketFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Batam Indonesia is gearing up to tap the huge potential of the Southeast Asian gas market with the launching of a gas transmission pipeline from Grissik to Sakra, Singapore, on Monday, a senior government official...
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
APEC members accept travel cards
APEC members accept travel cardsThe Jakarta Post, Jimbaran, Bali Sixteen of the 21 member countries of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, including Indonesia, have agreed to accept the APEC Business Travel Card (BTC), which gives greater mobility for APEC businessmen to travel in...
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
Campaign launched to protect children from sex industry
Campaign launched to protect children from sex industrySari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post JakartaTo stem the growing number of children involved in the sex industry, the government is launching a nationwide campaign, a seminar unveiled on Wednesday.
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
Megawati opens Malay festival
Megawati opens Malay festivalHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau President Megawati Soekarnoputri officially opened the five-day World's Malay Cultures Festival (FBMS) on Sunday in Riau the capital of Pekanbaru, which critics blasted as a waste of money.The Rp 4.
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
Fire razes a bakery in Bekasi
Fire razes a bakery in BekasiBEKASI: A fire destroyed a two-story bakery at Taman Galaxi shopping complex on Jl. Galaxi Raya, Jaka Setia in South Bekasi on Saturday. No fatalities were reported.The blaze started in a room on the second floor, which was used by the bakery's workers to rest, at about...
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
* Headlines: Released Nessen to fly home soon 2
* Headlines: Released Nessen to fly home soon 2 * National: 'Judges need to jail corruptors promptly' 4 * Archipelago: Books featuring Mega, Sukarno forced on students 5 * Opinion: The real risk of U.S.
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
PKP eyes 10 percent of votes
PKP eyes 10 percent of votes MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The Nationhood and Unity Party (PKP) is setting its sights on winning 10 percent of the vote in the 2004 general election, chairman Edi Sudrajat said here on Saturday."We haven't set too high a target.
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
Confidence key to generating high economic growth: Long Yongtu
Confidence key to generating high economic growth: Long YongtuChina's economy has been growing rapidly over the past several years and is predicted to be one of the world's giants in the future. Last week, The Jakarta Post's Dadan Wijaksana had an interview with Long Yongtu, former chief negotiator...
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
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;JP; ANPAc..r.. Projectors-sales-trendJP/ / A versatile tool for business and home entertainmentIntan Sugiharti Contributor JakartaToday, many people -- even a number of children -- are familiar with the word digital. Its application in numerous gadgets has made it a household word.
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
Nonbinding advisory commission set up
Nonbinding advisory commission set upM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly agreed during a plenary meeting on Sunday to establish a commission that would issue non- binding recommendations in response to progress reports delivered by President Megawati...
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
Club accused of match-fixing attempt
Club accused of match-fixing attempt HANOI: A player in Vietnam's top football team Hoang Anh has accused two of his teammates of trying to fix a match against Indonesia last year in an interview published Sunday in the Thanh Nien (Youth) newspaper.
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
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;JP; ANPAc..r.. Houses-loans-tipsFOR FOCUS - INDUSTRIAL ESTATESFOR FOCUS ISSUE: INDUSTRIAL ESTATESShopping around for the best loan for your new homeHendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post JakartaIf you don't have enough cash, taking out a bank loan to purchase or renovate a house is one of the best...
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
Three Africans arrested over fraud allegations
Three Africans arrested over fraud allegationsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three Africans were arrested by South Jakarta Police at a hotel in South Jakarta for alleged fraud having caused a victim, a lecturer at an economic science institute (STIE) in Papua province, Dewa Nyoman Wiryawan TB, to suffer...
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
Punctuality of electric trains
Punctuality of electric trainsFrom Warta Kota As an economy-class electric train commuter, I'm annoyed to find that the train often fails to arrive on schedule, a situation that causes the train to be overcrowded.
Mon, 04 Aug 2003
Damar Harsanto
Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta South Jakarta Police have smashed a car-theft ring tied to an Indonesian Army soldier, killing a man alleged to have stolen a car from a former minister of religious affairs.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 3, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 3, 2003Exhibitions* Contemporary Art Childhood Objects, Cemara 6 Galeri (cafe), Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto 9 - 11 Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., until Aug. 18. * Fine Art by Tisna Sanjaya, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Setting out to sea
Setting out to seaPapua, the easternmost province in the country, is a unique land, the tropical island found at the highest altitude and blessed with magnificent biodiversity. Apart from its beautiful jungle, Papua is renowned for its stunning shoreline.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Cooler heads prevail in protecting kids
Cooler heads prevail in protecting kids The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fear has descended over many households in the last few months.A spate of child kidnappings, including several allegedly masterminded by two brothers who are believed to have sexually assaulted and murdered some of their victims, has...
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Festival celebrates Malay culture
Festival celebrates Malay culture INDONESIA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to open a festival on Malay culture and its promotion on Sunday in Pekanbaru, Riau.Rampai Melayu -- A World Festival on Melayu Culture, to be held through Aug.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
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Soul support Although yoga for kids initially sounds like an exercise in frustration, one local group is offering lessons in contemplation to teach the little ones that love is all we need.Page 5 Swing of things Malaysia's mighty Kinabatangan River and its wetlands make up one of the richest...
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Yoga for kids teaches more than humming 'om'
Yoga for kids teaches more than humming 'om'Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Ciawi, Bogor It is said to possess healing power as well as increasing the ability to concentrate.But yoga is not exactly for kids.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Traditional wedding ceremony strengthens sacred bond
Traditional wedding ceremony strengthens sacred bond Debbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta The heavy head ornament and the hundreds of staring people did not deter Dian from walking into the reception hall on her special night.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Setting out to sea
Setting out to seaPapua, the easternmost province in the country, is a unique land, the tropical island found at the highest altitude and blessed with magnificent biodiversity. Apart from its beautiful jungle, Papua is renowned for its stunning shoreline.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Die for my country today? Not likely
Die for my country today? Not likely Bagimu negeri, jiwa raga kami (For you, beloved country, our body and soul). It used to be oh-so noble to die for one's country. At least, that was what I learned from my late grandmother and my father.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Badminton
Badminton World championships (x denotes seeding): Quarterfinals Men's singles Shon Seung-Mo (Kor x13) bt Chen Hong (Chn x1) 5-15, 17-14, 15-9 Xia Xuanze (Chn x5) bt Kenneth Jonassen (Den x2) 17-14, 12-15, 15-10 Wong Choon Hann (Mas) bt Sony Kwi Kuncoro (Inax 6) 15-8, 15-5 Bao Chunlai (Chn) bt...
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Nessen gets for immigration offense
Nessen gets for immigration offenseNani Farida and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Lhokseumawe American freelance journalist William Arthur Nessen was sentenced on Saturday for an immigration violation here, but is expected to enjoy his freedom the next day.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
TV Program: Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, Aug. 3, 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, 03 Aug 2003
Music a tie that binds for singer Ubiet
Music a tie that binds for singer UbietHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Singer Nyak Ina Raseuki, better known as Ubiet, left her hometown in Aceh 20 years, and so hardly sees her ethnic identity as a defining point of who she is today.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
'Krakatoa': An intriguing look at the explosion
'Krakatoa': An intriguing look at the explosionCaroline Cooper, Contributor, Jakarta------------------------------------------------------- Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded, August 27, 1883 Simon Winchester Harper Collins, 2003 416 pp -------------------------------------------------------- The...
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
FOR FOCUS ISSUE
FOR FOCUS ISSUEAsia Pacific Bridal SummitMARRIAGE CUSTOMS: Models display traditional Central Java (left) and Betawi (right) wedding costumes. A traditional wedding is still popular among couples although this entails a series of tiring rituals.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Brojopati
BrojopatiChairil Gibran Ramadhan Brojopati, the tycoon who had enriched himself at the expense of others, taking the rice from other people's plates by any and all means, finally died.A grand bash to celebrate his birthday was held in a posh hotel only five days earlier.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Thai short film directors going to the big screen
Thai short film directors going to the big screenKenny Santana, Contributor, Bangkok Never mind if you never watched the colossal Thai movie, The Legend of Suriyothai, or the popular comedy flick of a volleyball team consisting of transvestites called The Iron Ladies.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Ecotourism the way to go for mighty of Malaysia
Ecotourism the way to go for mighty of MalaysiaThe Star/Asian News Network Sabah, MalaysiaThe dense forest along the Kinabatangan, Sabah's longest river, offers a breathtaking view of the last remnants of Borneo wilderness.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Factions urge issuance of recommendation
Factions urge issuance of recommendationKurniawan Hari and, A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Factions in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) increased pressure on Saturday for the Annual Session now underway to issue a recommendation in response to the progress report delivered by...
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Hotels become preferred venues for wedding parties
Hotels become preferred venues for wedding parties Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post Jakarta Jakarta's top, star-rated hotels have become increasingly a preferred venue for wedding parties because, in addition to strategic and convenient location, the luxury accommodation offers excellent and...
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Factions rebuke govt over Sukhoi, BLBI
Factions rebuke govt over Sukhoi, BLBIA'an Suryana and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) factions expressed on Saturday their disappointment with the achievements of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's government over the past year, saying it...
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Bayu's costs per month
Bayu's costs per month* Hydrotherapy Rp 340,000 * Vitamins Rp 25,000 * Doctors visit (three monthly)Rp 15,000 * Milk (pediatric)Rp 120,000 * Snack/FruitRp 80,000 * Extra meal (mung bean porridge)Rp 62,000 Extras * Exercise booksRp 150,000 * Toilet (including installation)Rp 600,000 In the event...
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Police zeroing in on BSD kidnappers
Police zeroing in on BSD kidnappersMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Police have identified a man who abducted an eight-year boy from Tangerang after the boy's parents transferred part of the ransom to the kidnapper's own bank account.
Sun, 03 Aug 2003
Candra/Sigit reach World final
Candra/Sigit reach World finalBRITAIN: Men's doubles shuttlers Candra Wijaya and Sigit Budiarto salvaged some pride for their homeland on Saturday by coming back from behind to secure a place in the final of the 2003 Badminton World Championships in Birmingham, England.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Amnesty for GAM members
Amnesty for GAM membersFrom Suara KaryaMany people, including Vice President Hamzah Haz, have proposed that members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) who have surrendered and returned to the fold of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia should be given amnesty on Aug.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Implementing the Law of Internal Armed Conflict in Aceh
Implementing the Law of Internal Armed Conflict in AcehLina A. Alexandra, Centre For International Relations Studies, University of Indonesia, Jakarta It has been more than two months since the start of the military operation in Aceh.