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Sat, 14 Sep 2002
On pedophiles in Bali
On pedophiles in Bali In the Aug. 29 edition of The Jakarta Post you ran an interesting section of several articles on pedophilia in Bali. This was accompanied by a photograph of a light-skinned man sitting on the beach with a dark-skinned boy.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
BI needs 30 days to check out Commerce Asset
BI needs 30 days to check out Commerce AssetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said on Friday that the central bank needed 30 days at the most to screen Commerce Asset Holding Berhad to see whether the Malaysian financial firm was fit to acquire the publicly-listed Bank Niaga.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
1. Governor - 4x12
1. Governor - 4x12 Electoral procedures hamper public participation 2. Poor - 2x25 Jakarta's poor urged to resolve their own problems 3. Speak - 1x40 'Sutiyoso more like salesman than governor'
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Petition against Akbar ready by Monday, say legislators
Petition against Akbar ready by Monday, say legislatorsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators are planning to start the first day of next week by delivering to House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung a petition to suspend him, marking the first official move in what could become a...
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
New food center will open in November
New food center will open in November JAKARTA: The city will have a new food court center in November with the opening of Gading Batavia in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta.It will offer both local and international delicacies, said Sunardi Rusli, president of the developer PT Sumarecon Agung, during...
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, September 14, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, September 14, 2002Exhibitions * Fine Arts Read! Exhibition, The British Council, S. Widjojo Center, Jl. Sudirman Kav. 71, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Sept. 27. * Fine Arts by Yani Mariani, Lontar Gallery, Jl.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
On pedophiles in Bali
On pedophiles in Bali In the Aug. 29 edition of The Jakarta Post you ran an interesting section of several articles on pedophilia in Bali. This was accompanied by a photograph of a light-skinned man sitting on the beach with a dark-skinned boy.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
MANADO: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS
MANADO: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Imperiled ethnic music breaks concert record
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Bamboo handicraft help villagers earn a better living
Bamboo handicraft help villagers earn a better livingAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto A woman carefully cleans a bamboo chair with a wet cloth while a group of six men nearby her busily cut and work with pieces of bamboo.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Athletic officials pushed upgrade skills
Athletic officials pushed upgrade skillsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is seeking to spur the athletics development in southeast Asia through a seminar on administrative skills, which began here on Friday.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Astra otoparts sells 51% stake
Astra otoparts sells 51% stake JAKARTA: Indonesia's listed automotive spare-part maker, PT Astra Otoparts, said Friday it has sold its 51 percent stake in a compact camera-making joint venture to one of its partners for Rp 15.54 billion.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Aneka Tambang, Bukit Asam eye KPC stake
Aneka Tambang, Bukit Asam eye KPC stakeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's due diligence team has accepted the proposals from state-owned mining companies PT Aneka Tambang Tbk and PT Bukit Asam to buy a stake in the coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC).
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Indonesian arrested in Bangkok
Indonesian arrested in Bangkok Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (right) inspects a cache of 140 kilograms of heroin and other drugs in front of arrested suspects Tjong Leng Oei (center) from Indonesia and his adopted Thai son Direk Ruangritthi (left) at Bangkok's police headquarters on...
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Business severely hit by massive blackout
Business severely hit by massive blackoutDamar Harsanto and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor An hours-long blackout affecting much of Jakarta on Thursday and Friday caused massive losses to small and medium-sized businesses forced to shut their doors while waiting for power to be...
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Compulsory vasectomy
Compulsory vasectomy needed From Bisnis Indonesia For quite a long time I've been overwhelmed by a great concern for the increasing number of Indonesians who are becoming poorer and less well-educated, while the birth rate rises.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
BI requires bank NPL ratio of 5% by year-end
BI requires bank NPL ratio of 5% by year-endThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia has required all banks to reduce their nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio to at least 5 percent by the end of this year, central bank Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Friday.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Vastenburg, a national heritage site in disrepair
Vastenburg, a national heritage site in disrepairKartika Bagus C. The Jakarta Post Surakarta, Central JavaHidden behind high fences and in bad repair, the old fort of Vastenburg which is located at Gladak Solo intersection in the heart of Surakarta or around half a kilometer from the Surakarta...
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Asian monies down on strong dollar demand
Asian monies down on strong dollar demandNirmala Menon, Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies slid against the U.S. dollar late Friday as market players covered short-dollar positions ahead of the weekend.Traders reported demand for dollars from oil companies hedging against higher oil prices.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
SE Asia declares war against tobacco
SE Asia declares war against tobaccoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 55th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Southeast Asia here concluded on Friday with a united call for curbs on the advertising of tobacco, and unhealthy foods and lifestyles.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
On soldiers' rights to vote
On soldiers' rights to vote Is it consistent with democracy to deny some 420,000 Indonesian citizens who happen to wear the uniform of the military or the police their basic right to vote for reasons that are either questionable or totally irrational?The Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief General...
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
China to start cutting tariffs on ASEAN imports by next year
China to start cutting tariffs on ASEAN imports by next yearMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan China is to start cutting tariffs on selected ASEAN imports next year under an "early harvest" package in its future free trade agreement (FTA) with the 10-nation regional bloc,...
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Wood experts meet in Yogyakarta
Wood experts meet in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA: About 100 wood experts from 12 countries are attending a six-day conference in Yogyakarta to discuss the latest in wood research deemed beneficial for industrial and conservation purposes.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
China ready to sign code of conduct on Spratlys
China ready to sign code of conduct on SpratlysAgence France-Presse, Manila China has expressed willingness to sign a "code of conduct" for the peaceful resolution of rival claims to islands in the South China Sea, Philippine officials said on Friday after meeting with China's number-two leader Li...
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Rupiah Rates Sept.13
Rupiah Rates Sept.13 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,201.59 4,645.77 4,950.61 4,896.52 Brunei dollar 1 5,359.17 4,789.50 5,100.59 5,048.01 Canadian dollar 1 5,947.65 5,313.58 5,660.67 5,600.38 Swiss franc 1 6,311.49 5,640.31 6,006.96 5,944.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Shamans summoned over Batutulis case
Shamans summoned over Batutulis case BOGOR, West Java: The Bogor Police have issued a second summons for three shamans who reportedly advised Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agil Husin Al Munawar to excavate a historical site in Batutulis here last month.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Overcoming the crisis: Coming to terms with modernity
Overcoming the crisis: Coming to terms with modernity German Muslim scholar Bassam Tibi, a professor of international relations at the University of Gottingen, has said Indonesia could be a model democratic Muslim nation, a theory he elaborates in a number of books, such as The Challenge of...
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Public officials'
Public officials' arroganceFrom Media Indonesia Some 88 members of the House of Representatives (DPR) and 67 from the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) are apparently in breach of Law No.28/1999 on clean governance.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Where to go in Semarang: Saturday, September 14, 2002
Where to go in Semarang: Saturday, September 14, 2002Tour and Travel Services* Antara Travel Service, Puri Anjasmoro, Ruko E1/9 (Tel. 024- 7605341, fax: 024-7605779). * Electra Duta Wisata Tour and Travel, Jl. Gajah Mada 1 (Tel. 024-3518444, 3511112, fax: 3511114). * Fortuna Tours and Travel, Jl.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Witness protection bill hailed as step forward
Witness protection bill hailed as step forwardKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Activists hailed on Friday a bill on witness and victim protection, but demanded that it not only provide protection for witnesses in criminal cases, but ensure leniency for those people involved in criminal...
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Rowing between the cliffs: RI and post-Sept.11
Rowing between the cliffs: RI and post-Sept.11Siswo Pramono PhD Graduate Student in Political Science and International Relations The Australian National University Canberra The U.S.-led war on terror is not a war between the West and Islam; however, as a country with the largest Muslim population...
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
On pedophiles in Bali
On pedophiles in Bali In the Aug. 29 edition of The Jakarta Post you ran an interesting section of several articles on pedophilia in Bali. This was accompanied by a photograph of a light-skinned man sitting on the beach with a dark-skinned boy.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
'Sutiyoso more like salesman than governor'
'Sutiyoso more like salesman than governor' Even though governor Sutiyoso has been reelected for a second term, many people are still skeptical about his capability to manage the city and its problems. Yudi, 28, a pushcart fruit vendor in Slipi, West Jakarta. He lives in Slipi with his wife and son.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Shadow puppet shows on TV
Shadow puppet shows on TV From Bisnis Indonesia Most present-day children are very familiar with figures like Spiderman, Harry Potter or the stars of Meteor Garden. Very few of them know who Abhimanyu, the Pandawa or Resi Bhisma are.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
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;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Leasing-products-carsSudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor JakartaOffering flexible alternatives in obtaining funding When you ask someone about the best alternative, other than banks, to obtain funds to purchase a car, you will probably be told to try a leasing company.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Kabelvision's
Kabelvision's poor service Last September I had Kabelvision installed in my office in Semanggi, Jakarta, in order to access the Internet via cable. That was the beginning of a very frustrating and completely unfruitful relationship with the company, which continues to this day.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Kuwait govt to fund Suramadu bridge
Kuwait govt to fund Suramadu bridge SURABAYA: The Kuwaiti government has allocated Rp 1.5 trillion (US$168 million) to help fund the construction of the Suramadu bridge in East Java, connecting the islands of Java and Madura.The financial assistance will cover more than half of the proposed Rp 2.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
JAKARTA: About 1,000 accountants across the country will
JAKARTA: About 1,000 accountants across the country will gather at the Horison Hotel from Sept. 25 to 27 to elect their new leaders and discuss the latest development in the accounting industry.The ninth congress is expected to be opened by President Megawati Soekarnoputri, the Indonesian...
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
'Srimpi Sukarsih': A symbol of a prince's love
'Srimpi Sukarsih': A symbol of a prince's loveKartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Solo, Central Java In the dimly lit audience hall of the court of Surakarta Hadiningrat, four pretty virgins are dancing gracefully to the tune of gamelan, the Javanese musical orchestra, in a romantic atmosphere.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Hakim pledges to fight for human rights
Hakim pledges to fight for human rightsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Having survived controversy and politicking during his ascent to the National Commission on Human Rights' top job, Abdul Hakim Garuda Nusantara has set now his sights on putting the nation's human rights struggle back...
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Singer wants to be IPB rector
Singer wants to be IPB rector BOGOR: More than 30 people, including singer Maya Rumantir, have registered as candidates for the post of rector of the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB).The chairman of the rector electoral committee, Ismudi Muchsin, told Antara news agency the registration...
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
TV Today: Saturday, September 14, 2002
TV Today: Saturday, September 14, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Talk Show9:00 Music11:00 News1:00 p.m. Talk Show2:30 Music3:00 Religious Teachings3:30 Cartoon4:00 Japan League (Live)6:00 News7:00 Variety Show8:00 Quiz9:00 News9:30 Music11:00 TV Drama12:30 a.m. NewsTPI 5:30 a.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Public officials'
Public officials' arroganceFrom Media Indonesia Some 88 members of the House of Representatives (DPR) and 67 from the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) are apparently in breach of Law No.28/1999 on clean governance.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Comedians and language
Comedians and languageFrom KompasTelevision stations should carefully choose their programs for around 7 p.m. because children watch TV at this time. Inappropriate programs will adversely influence the development -- particularly psychological -- of these children.
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Shadow puppet shows on TV
Shadow puppet shows on TVFrom Bisnis IndonesiaMost present-day children are very familiar with figures like Spiderman, Harry Potter or the stars of Meteor Garden. Very few of them know who Abhimanyu, the Pandawa or Resi Bhisma are.
Fri, 13 Sep 2002
Dengue outbreak hits Padang
Dengue outbreak hits Padang PADANG, West Sumatra: Dengue fever epidemics are reported to have hit the city of Padang and other regions in the province, claiming at least one life and hospitalizing several others.
Fri, 13 Sep 2002
The euphoria must end
The euphoria must end President Megawati Soekarnoputri's statement in front of the Indonesian community in Algeria that the euphoria of reform should be limited was in fact a reflection of public sentiment.
Fri, 13 Sep 2002
The epitome of pettiness
The epitome of pettiness On learning that the U.S. had decided to close its embassy and consular offices because of a "specific terrorist threat" on Sept. 11, Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono whined it was "a unilateral decision ...
Fri, 13 Sep 2002
Jakartans enjoy Friday night of the DJs
Jakartans enjoy Friday night of the DJsJoseph Mangga, Contributor, Jakarta It's not unusual to head-out for an evening in Jakarta without a specific venue or destination in mind, but that certainly wasn't what happened the last Friday in August (8/30), when no less than four major Jakarta clubs...
Fri, 13 Sep 2002
Karate hopeful remains on Asian Games team
Karate hopeful remains on Asian Games teamMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National karateka Sonny Simangasing will be going to the Asian Games in Busan, South Korea, after all, following the National Sports Council (KONI)'s rejection of a proposal for his replacement on the squad.
Fri, 13 Sep 2002
Tighter security at U.S. embassy called for
Tighter security at U.S. embassy called forThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz ordered the National Police on Thursday to increase security around the American embassy and its consulate in Surabaya, responding to the U.S.