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Sat, 28 Aug 2004
2 heads
2 heads1. SCHOOL -- 2 x School operates in rundown state 2. ARTIST -- 2 x 35 Malaysia, Yogyakarta artists foster ties with workshops, discussions
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Expectations soar for 'Princess of Mount Ledang'
Expectations soar for 'Princess of Mount Ledang'Sean Young, Associated Press/Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaFor weeks, the nationwide frenzy of anticipation for Princess of Mount Ledang -- Malaysia's most expensive movie ever -- has been inescapable.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Irma returns to her true love
Irma returns to her true loveCarla Bianpoen, Contributor/JakartaWhen Irma left painting, her first love, to excel in the world of fashion she may not have thought she would ultimately come back to it. But the 30 paintings on display from Aug.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
'Tempo' reports mayor over false info
'Tempo' reports mayor over false infoChief editor of Tempo Bambang Harymurti gave on Friday a statement to Jakarta Police investigators in connection with an earlier report on Central Jakarta Mayor Hosea Petra Lumbun, whom he accused of giving false information in a libel case against the weekly.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
U.S. soldiers avoid Bali
U.S. soldiers avoid Bali KUTA, Bali: A senior Bali businessman called on Friday for the U.S. military not to discourage its soldiers from holidaying on the resort island of Bali.Lie Djin Sin, the owner of Putri Duyung Hotel in Seminyak, Kuta, said soldiers no longer came to the island following the...
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Sports programs and entertainment
Sports programs and entertainment A week ago, four Indonesian shuttlers made history in the Athens Olympics by winning medals, but only a few Indonesians watched them struggling for glory.Only on Wednesday were the majority of Indonesians able watch gold medalist Taufik Hidayat playing - although...
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
More expensive passports
More expensive passportsFrom KompasWhen I applied for a new passport at the immigration office of East Jakarta on June 29, I came to know for the first time how corruption is deeply ingrained in public offices.I decided not to use the services of an agent in order to reduce the cost.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
RI not serious about FTA with U.S.: USAID
RI not serious about FTA with U.S.: USAIDZakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe United States perceived Indonesia as half-hearted in its commitment to establishing a free-trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries, thus leaving the talks in limbo, an official of the U.S.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Reinventing college orientation programs
Reinventing college orientation programsArdimas Sasdi, Jakarta With the start of a new academic year less than a week away, colleges and universities are bracing themselves for freshman orientation. Campuses are replete with decorations, pamphlets, bunting and banners to welcome new students.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Festival to hold comic-making class
Festival to hold comic-making class JAKARTA: The Indonesian Comics Society will hold a comic- making workshop on Saturday at the Comics Festival at Mal Ciputra in Grogol, West Jakarta.The Comics Festival will run from Aug. 28 to Sept. 12.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Dropouts ready to carve out a life
Dropouts ready to carve out a lifeSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe crowd of visitors is encouraging to sculptor Yono on his debut in a national-level exhibition that has sent him to Jakarta for the first time in his life.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Australian govt briefs Indonesia over missile plan
Australian govt briefs Indonesia over missile planThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA day after the government expressed its concern over Australia's plan to boost its offensive capability, Canberra briefed Jakarta on Friday, regarding its plan to purchase long-range cruise missiles.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
[b]Jakarta Square Jazz
Jakarta Square Jazz to be on regularly JAKARTA: Jurnal IndonesianManagers, an organization to accommodate the needs of managers to communicate and interact, will stage a Jakarta Square Jazz performance on Sept. 1, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at The Plaza Semanggi, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
JP/4/Kpu
JP/4/KpuMany councillors may lose seats over fake diplomasM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/JakartaNumerous newly elected councillors across Indonesia could lose their seats after the General Elections Commission (KPU) ordered local commissions to take swift action against councillors who used...
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
The absurdity of
The absurdity of our 'exit tax' The departure tax does not apply for non-residents of Indonesia. Indonesians with a foreign stay permit (e.g. students) did not have to pay the exit tax when it was first introduced, if they only took one trip home and when back abroad during any given 12-month...
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
English difficult to master for many locals
English difficult to master for many localsTony Ryanto, Contributor/JakartaTravelling in Paris in the late 1970s, an Indonesian journalist friend boarded a taxi and felt very lucky because the driver told him he was one of just three who could communicate in English.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Mass axing faces Texmaco
Mass axing faces TexmacoRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/JakartaMore than 60,000 workers of the Texmaco Group may lose their jobs following the government's refusal to reschedule its huge debts.The Central Committee for the Settlement of Labor Disputes (P4P) revealed on Friday that about 4,000...
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
My personal experience in working on the election
My personal experience in working on the electionJardine "Dinia" Wall, Los Angeles After its first round of direct presidential elections in July, Indonesian democracy is toughened, but not battle-weary.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Rp 6m salary officially OK'd
Rp 6m salary officially OK'd BEKASI: Bekasi City Council Committee confirmed on Friday that each councillor would receive a Rp 6 million (US$652) monthly salary, amid a previous demand that they be paid double that.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
KPK to open wealth reports to public
KPK to open wealth reports to public JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said on Friday it would allow public access to information about the wealth of state officials in a bid to promote transparency.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
The choice between Megawati and Susilo
The choice between Megawati and SusiloPeter Milne Jakarta2. Begi --The U.S.-Singapore defense accord invites danger to the region 1 X 45 U.S.-Singapore defense accord invites danger Begi Hersutanto Jakarta3.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Jakarta won't agree to compromise on Myanmar issue in upcoming ASEM
Jakarta won't agree to compromise on Myanmar issue in upcoming ASEMAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post/JakartaIndonesia brushed aside a compromise solution to the problem of Myanmar's participation in the upcoming Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Hanoi in October, though both Indonesia and the...
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
300,000 people living in camps
300,000 people living in camps JAKARTA: Approximately 300,000 people are living in refugee camps across the country, a senior minister says, adding that the government hopes to repatriate all of them by October.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Another Komnas team sent to Manggarai
Another Komnas team sent to Manggarai KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) is sending another team to Manggarai to continue its investigation into shootings in which five villagers in the area were killed by police, an official said on Friday.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Artists paint fine portrait of city
Artists paint fine portrait of cityUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/JakartaDabbing his paintbrush back and forth, Warso Sugriwo gives a life of color to a pencil sketch of a couple on a new canvas -- all the while glancing at his guide, a photograph clipped on the top- left side of the frame.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Amien, Wiranto vow neutrality, abstention in September runoff
Amien, Wiranto vow neutrality, abstention in September runoffTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/JakartaTwo former presidential candidates have elected not to support either Megawati Soekarnoputri or Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in the Sept.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, August 28, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, August 28, 2004 Exhibitions* Fine Arts Gareng - Petruk (Tribute to Tatang S), by Bambang 'Toko' Wicaksono, the Gallery of Kedai Kebun Forum Restaurant, Jl. Tirtodipuran No. 3 (0274 376114), until Sept. 22.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
No suspects in 'fraud' case
No suspects in 'fraud' caseEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/JakartaPolice now have no suspects in a bizarre case involving a former Jakarta city council chairman, a businesswoman and an alleged "fraud" worth Rp 1 billion (US$112,359).
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Police deny allegations they put markups on Aceh projects
Police deny allegations they put markups on Aceh projectsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe police denied on Friday charges leveled by a joint monitory team that they embezzled billions of rupiah from material procurement and construction projects in Aceh while the province was under martial...
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Local cricketers set
Local cricketers set to begin on Sunday JAKARTA : The new season of the Jakarta Cricket Association (JCA) cricket league is due to commence on Sunday, with six of the ten cricket teams in action.Defending champion ISCI cricket club will be seeking to make JCA history by becoming the first team to...
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
TV Today: Saturday, August 28, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, August 28, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Sehat Ala Hembing9:00 Religious Teachings10:00 Talk Show11:30 Battle of Wits1:00 p.m.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Top int'l banks vie for 51% Permata stake
Top int'l banks vie for 51% Permata stakeRendi A. Witular , The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Leading international banks are competing in a tender to acquire a controlling stake in Bank Permata, the country's seventh largest bank in terms of assets, in what may be the government's last sale of a majority...
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Melia does beef, health food promo
Melia does beef, health food promoYOGYAKARTA: In a bid to help promote healthy lifestyles in the community, five star-rated Melia Purosani hotel on Jl. Suryotomo is offering a "healthy food menu" during the month of September at its Ching San restaurant.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
RI not serious about FTA with U.S., says USAID
RI not serious about FTA with U.S., says USAIDZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe United States perceived Indonesia as half-hearted in its commitment to establishing a free-trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries, thus leaving the talks in limbo, an official of the U.S.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
1. DISCOURSE: 36 PT, 7 cols, 1 x 49
1. DISCOURSE: 36 PT, 7 cols, 1 x 49 NU/PKB support essential for runoff win: Lecturer 2. PAN: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Amien, Wiranto vow neutrality, abstention in September runoff 3. COALITION: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 33 Coalition to go all out to support Mega 4.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Local cricketers set to begin on Sunday
Local cricketers set to begin on Sunday JAKARTA : The new season of the Jakarta Cricket Association (JCA) cricket league is due to commence on Sunday, with six of the ten cricket teams in action.Defending champion ISCI cricket club will be seeking to make JCA history by becoming the first team to...
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Body of Fahmi Ahmad yet to be repatriated
Body of Fahmi Ahmad yet to be repatriated JAKARTA: Almost one week after he was killed, the government has yet to repatriate the body of Indonesian engineer Fahmi Ahmad, who was killed in an ambush in Mosul, northern Iraq, last Sunday.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
NGOs vow to unravel corruption in KPU
NGOs vow to unravel corruption in KPU JAKARTA: A coalition of non-governmental organizations said on Friday it would press ahead with its drive to unravel the corruption allegations plaguing the General Elections Commission (KPU), despite a threat from the commission to file a defamation lawsuit...
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Pertamina's move over Cepu block sparks debate
Pertamina's move over Cepu block sparks debateJohannes Simbolon, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta State oil and gas company Pertamina's decision to operate the Cepu block on its own rather than as a joint venture with American energy giant ExxonMobil has raised questions about whether the move is in the...
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Fire injures eight, guts 28 showrooms
Fire injures eight, guts 28 showrooms JAKARTA: Eight people were injured when a fire gutted 28 showrooms on Thursday evening in Penggilingan, Cakung district, East Jakarta.Cakung Police said on Friday they suspected the fire was caused by a compressor that exploded in a meatball soup kiosk owned by...
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Prawn promotion at Jogjakarta Plaza
Prawn promotion at Jogjakarta PlazaYOGYAKARTA: Prawn lovers in the city are being spoiled with vast array of prawn-based dishes at the Jogjakarta Plaza hotel on Jl. Gejayan, Complex Colombo here as the Prime Plaza chain hotel is offering a special Prawn Promotion program for August and September...
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Merpati rues privatization delay
Merpati rues privatization delayRendi A. Witular and Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/JakartaState-owned carrier PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines said it regretted the government's decision to delay the privatization of the airline, which it warned could leave Merpati behind its competitors amid growing...
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Nurdin sent to hospital again
Nurdin sent to hospital again JP/4/questionNurdin rehospitalized Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaLawmaker Nurdin Halid, a suspect in a sugar smuggling case, was readmitted to the Soekamto Police Hospital in East Jakarta on Thursday night after police doctors declared him too ill to undergo...
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Merpati offers discount fares
Merpati offers discount fares JAKARTA: As part of its 42nd anniversary celebrations, PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines will offer seats for Rp 42,000 (US$4.50) on all of its domestic flights and $42 on international flights from Sept. 1 to Oct. 12.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Private colleges on the brink of collapse
Private colleges on the brink of collapseSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/YogyakartaHundreds of private higher learning institutions in Yogyakarta, considered by many as the nation's education center, are on the brink of collapse due to a lack of students.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Minister Bot's visit
Minister Bot's visit The visit to Jakarta by a foreign minister from a country with which Indonesia maintains relations is, of course, not an unusual event. However, there are many reasons why the visit of the Netherlands' foreign minister, Bernard Bot, could be of unusual significance -- not only...
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
CORRECTION:
CORRECTION:In the interview with Dutch Foreign Minister Bernard Bot on this page in the edition of Aug. 26, the reply regarding aid should have read "We have contributed in the meantime more than 500 million (not 5 million) euros to Indonesia for education, community development, water and good...
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
NU/PKB support essential for runoff win: Lecturer
NU/PKB support essential for runoff win: LecturerPolitical coalitions with several parties, including the Golkar Party and the United Development Party (PPP), may not be enough for presidential candidate Megawati Soekarnoputri and her running mate Hasyim Muzadi to win the Sept. 20 election.
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
[b]My personal experience in
My personal experience in working on the electionJardine "Dinia" Wall Los Angeles2. Simon -- Dealing with textbooks in schools 2 x 30 Textbooks for schools, problems of price but also poor qualitySimon Marcus Gower Jakarta
Sat, 28 Aug 2004
Models to strut their stuff on stinky river
Models to strut their stuff on stinky riverDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/JakartaSutiyoso's administration will give riverbank squatters a taste of the good life on Sunday, when models are set to grace a floating catwalk on Angke River in North Jakarta, as part of a campaign to clean up the...