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Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Over 100 companies from 14 countries participate
Over 100 companies from 14 countries participateRikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta The opening of an international exhibition and conference on information and communications technology (ICT), called the Techno Pre-Eminence (TPE) -- Connectivity Indonesia 2002, is very timely as the ICT market in...
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Stocks seen as flat this week
Stocks seen as flat this weekA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta stock market is expected to move lower this week due to a combination of domestic and international factors, according to an analyst.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
JP/5/SCENE
JP/5/SCENEWomen want legislative quota PADANG, West Sumatra: Activists for women's rights in West Sumatra are seeking a 30 percent quota for women in the legislative body to allow them to resolve problems facing women.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Orations on city buses
Orations on city busesFrom KompasEvery day I commute by bus from Pulo Gadung to Blok M. When the bus passes Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan, I am always gripped with a strong feeling of fear and worry because when it gets dark, a group of three to five youngsters, claiming to be street children will get...
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Sumatra wildlife fight to survive
Sumatra wildlife fight to surviveHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Wild animals in Sumatra are competing harder for natural resources with people seeking profits from forests and other natural resources, experts said last week.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Guards want to join labor union
Guards want to join labor union JAKARTA: The Federation of Independent Workers Union (FSPM) protested on Friday a police circular which prohibits a security guard to join the workers union for fears of a conflict of interest.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Aceh peace talks in Switzerland
Aceh peace talks in Switzerland to hammer out details of cease-fire Lely T. Djuhari Associated Press Jakarta Peace talks between Aceh separatists and the Indonesian government slated for mid October in Switzerland will hammer out ways to end hostilities in their 25-year conflict, a rebel spokesman...
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
The rights of citizens
The rights of citizensFrom Media IndonesiaA few day ago I saw our President, Ibu Megawati, on TV and heard her saying seriously that there were Indonesian people, who, despite the fact they lived and earned their livings here, always talked ill about their own country abroad.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Thailand, Laos to sign labor accord
Thailand, Laos to sign labor accordTHAILAND: Thailand and Laos have agreed to sign a labor accord in November to regulate thousands of Lao workers seeking jobs in Thailand, according to a media report on Sunday.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Foreign engineering firms upbeat on RI's manufacturing sector
Foreign engineering firms upbeat on RI's manufacturing sectorFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There is great optimism among foreign engineering companies that Indonesia's economy is moving toward recovery, which would bode well for their businesses here.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
City police plan to decentralize services
City police plan to decentralize servicesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Starting on Tuesday, residents of South, East and Central Jakarta can extend their driver's licenses at police stations in their respective precincts following plans to decentralize services to the city's nine police...
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
No fun for toy makers; government policies causing bankruptcies
No fun for toy makers; government policies causing bankruptciesAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 60 local toy makers went bankrupt since the regional economic crisis hit the country in late 1997, while the remaining 40 are now struggling hard to survive, according to the...
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
2003 tougher year for Asian exports
2003 tougher year for Asian exports SINGAPORE: Asian exports will have a more difficult year in 2003 with new orders from the United States expected to weaken, said Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) in a report on Saturday.The Institute of Supply Management's new orders index eased to 50.
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
Jakartans invited to rally against fencing of Monas
Jakartans invited to rally against fencing of MonasAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakartans have been invited to flock to the National Monument (Monas) square on Sunday and make a human chain as a protest against the installment of a fence around the park, being built by the city...
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
Festive atmosphere at Erau Festival
Festive atmosphere at Erau Festival The word Erau derives from Eroh which means noisy, bustling or festive. In that sense, the Erau Festival refers to a lively event filled with sacred and virtuous rituals.
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
RI sailor in coma in Italy
RI sailor in coma in Italy ITALY: A 45-year-old Indonesian sailor, Hadilah, has been under intensive care at San Camillo Hospital in Rome, Italy, since July after he was allegedly beaten aboard a Belize- registered ship on which he worked as a crewmember.
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
Exploring megalights deep in Sulawesi
Exploring megalights deep in SulawesiBambang M., Contributor, Palu, Central Sulawesi After a five-hour journey through the dense tropical forest in Lore Lindu National Park, over muddy roads and across rivers, we finally arrived at the village of Doda in Poso regency.
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
Burgundy, a new upmarket watering hole
Burgundy, a new upmarket watering holeBill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta It's not every day that penniless, overworked hacks get a chance to savor the high life, but when we do we sure know how to milk it for all its worth.
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
More and more people turning to traditional medicines
More and more people turning to traditional medicinesSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta While many rely heavily on modern medicines for many reasons, the number of people consuming alternative drugs, including the traditional herbal-based medicines, continues to rise in line with the growing...
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
Local pharmaceutical firms struggle hard to survive
Local pharmaceutical firms struggle hard to surviveRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta During the last five years, from the start of the economic crisis in 1997 until 2001, 25 local pharmaceutical manufacturers went bankrupt, leaving more than 12,500 employees jobless.
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
E. Timor joins UN as 191st member
E. Timor joins UN as 191st member UNITED NATIONS: The tiny Southeast Asian nation of East Timor, the first country to be born in the 21st century, won a seat at the United Nations on Friday, swelling the world body's membership to 191.The U.N.
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
Oka aims for a repeat gold in Busan
Oka aims for a repeat gold in BusanNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea Winning an international title is the ultimate goal for most athletes, and even more special if one can repeat as champion.
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
Brits to walk across Java for charity
Brits to walk across Java for charityJoseph Mangga, Contributor, Jakarta Most expatriates in Jakarta often talk about wanting to help the underprivileged but unfortunately precious few ever take up the challenge and place any serious time and energy where their mouth is.
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
A 'mission impossible' for RI Asiad squad
A 'mission impossible' for RI Asiad squadNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea The 2002 Asian Games (Asiad) in Busan is scheduled to open on Sunday. South Korean teenagers are gearing up to witness the promised spectacular ceremony.
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
Spirit Project aims at more organic dance music
Spirit Project aims at more organic dance musicHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Last Wednesday night, Taman Ria Senayan in Central Jakarta, was emanated with strong musical vibes.At the parking lot of state-owned television station TVRI, which is adjacent to Taman Ria, the weekly dangdut...
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
Hamzah warns of public fury over terrorist allegations
Hamzah warns of public fury over terrorist allegationsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz urged foreign countries on Saturday to stop branding Indonesia as a hotbed of terrorism, saying the campaign would incite people's fury against the countries.
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
Windsurfer I Gusti Made Oka Sulaksana speaks about defending his
Windsurfer I Gusti Made Oka Sulaksana speaks about defending his title at the 14th Asian Games in Busan, South Korea, which start today. Defending his title won't be easy, but the Balinese will give it his utmost.
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
Maternity boutiques mushrooming in town
Maternity boutiques mushrooming in townEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Besides doctors and must-consume vitamins, pregnancy has become a big business nowadays fashion wise as more and more women have left behind the idea of wearing the monotonous conservative maternity look with upbeat...
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
When people don't trust 'Pak' RT anymore ...
When people don't trust 'Pak' RT anymore ... Being the chief (Pak) of a neighborhood unit (RT) for 15 years still does not make my father resign. Not because he doesn't want to but because no one wants the job.Well, it's not easy to become Pak RT.
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
Economic recovery drives growth in Asian markets
Economic recovery drives growth in Asian marketsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most Asian pharmaceutical markets have fully recovered from the economic crisis of 1997/1998, despite many suffering from the renewed economic downturn in 2001/2002.
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
Tantalize your taste buds at S'pore Food Festival
Tantalize your taste buds at S'pore Food FestivalMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If you are bored with ordinary fare, perhaps it's time to stop by at Dusit Mangga Dua Hotel on Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, Central Jakarta.The hotel is staging the Singapore Food Festival from Oct. 1 to Oct. 11.
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
Tough draw for RI beach volleyball team in 14th Asiad
Tough draw for RI beach volleyball team in 14th AsiadNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea Indonesian beach volleyball players at the Busan 2002 Asian Games have a tough draw ahead in their competitions which start on Sunday morning well before the Asiad torch, dubbed the...
Sun, 29 Sep 2002
Baby massage: Parents, babies bond well via massage
Baby massage: Parents, babies bond well via massageEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many parents here are already familiar with infant massage. Many claim that such treatment can increase a baby's appetite, as well as stimulate blood circulation and bone growth.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002
Credibility of legislators
Credibility of legislators During the present multi-dimensional crisis, a number of legislators have shown their disrespectful attitude, thus increasing the psychological burden on the government.The disrespectful attitude included bribery of a number of legislators by the Indonesian Bank...
Sat, 28 Sep 2002
Asian shares end mostly up with key index rising in Tokyo
Asian shares end mostly up with key index rising in Tokyo Dow Jones Hong Kong Asian stock markets closed mostly higher Friday, with the key index rising in Tokyo on news reports that the Japanese government would force banks to get rid of bad loans that have hampered economic growth.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002
HIV/AIDS cases increase sharply in northeast W. Java
HIV/AIDS cases increase sharply in northeast W. JavaNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java The number of people with HIV/AIDS has increased sharply in the northeast coastal areas of West Java in the past two years because of increased drug use and prostitution in the area.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002
Walisongo festival hits Yogyakarta
Walisongo festival hits Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta is hosting the second Walisongo International Festival, which was officially opened by Yogyakarta Governor Sultan Hamengkubuwono X and Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agil Husin Al Munnawar at the Jogja Expo Center on Friday.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002
Datang Telecom displays latest series
Datang Telecom displays latest series of optical tranmission equipment Datang Telecom Technology Co. Ltd. (DTT), a large-scale high- tech enterprise from China, has sent an exhibition team to the Techno Pre-Eminence -- Connectivity Indonesia 2002 with a mission of grabbing a share of Indonesia's...
Sat, 28 Sep 2002
Muara Baru fire victims search for answer
Muara Baru fire victims search for answerLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than a week after fire destroyed about 900 shanties in Muara Baru, Penjaringan subdistrict, North Jakarta, most affected residents are still living in tents near their razed homes because they have no where else...
Sat, 28 Sep 2002
Jakarta's anti-migrant stance is illogical and inappropriate
Jakarta's anti-migrant stance is illogical and inappropriateTigor Azas Nainggolan, Chairman, Jakarta Residence Forum (Fakta), Jakarta The Jakarta provincial administration and the City Council are preparing a draft regional regulation on population and civil registration to control the influx of...
Sat, 28 Sep 2002
Passengers love, loath commuter trains
Passengers love, loath commuter trains Poor management and a lack of trains provided by the state-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) in Greater Jakarta has failed to meet public demand.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002
Two Cameroonians nabbed for fraud
Two Cameroonians nabbed for fraud JAKARTA: Police arrested two Cameroonians on Thursday afternoon for allegedly defrauding an Indonesian, causing the victim to suffer US$5,000 or about Rp 45 million in losses.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002
House urged to punish lazy, defiant legislators
House urged to punish lazy, defiant legislatorsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The attendance record of legislators in the past four sitting periods from August 2001 through July 2002 has shown no improvement, and this has prompted journalists covering the House of Representatives (DPR)...
Sat, 28 Sep 2002
Temporary teachers to be promoted
Temporary teachers to be promoted PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The Central Java administration announced on Thursday it would promote some 1,500 part-time teachers in the province to become state employees next year.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002
Disposing of bleeding ulcers: Privatization in Indonesia
Disposing of bleeding ulcers: Privatization in Indonesia Todd Callahan Senior Technical Advisor PT Jasa Cita Across the street from the Bank Indonesia building, "Privatization equals poverty" used to be scrawled on a busy bus stop wall for all passersby to see.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002
Aceh to implement caning punishment
Aceh to implement caning punishmentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In line with sharia law, the Aceh legislative council is proposing that caning be one of the punishments for people who tempt Muslims to desert religious teachings.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002
'Sandeq', the Mandar's speedy sail boat
'Sandeq', the Mandar's speedy sail boatYusrianti, Contributor, Makassar Like white swans running after one another on the sea, dozens of sandeq, the traditional boats of the Mandar tribe, speed in a row towards the South Sulawesi beach.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002
Hassan, Ivanov discuss trade, Mega's planned visit to Russia
Hassan, Ivanov discuss trade, Mega's planned visit to RussiaVladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press, Moscow Visiting Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda and his Russian counterpart conferred on Friday on international issues and discussed ways to bolster bilateral trade.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002
Protesters demand annulment of election
Protesters demand annulment of electionAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of activists and city councillors marched to the Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday, demanding the annulment of the recent election of Sutiyoso and Fauzi Bowo as the new governor and deputy governor of Jakarta,...
Sat, 28 Sep 2002
Money politics: Seeking help of the lords of the purse
Money politics: Seeking help of the lords of the purseB. Herry-Priyono, Researcher, Alumnus, London School of Economics On Friday Sept. 13, when Mahfudz Djailani admitted that he had paid Rp 200 million to 40 councillors as down payment of a total of Rp 2 billion if they elected him to the post of...