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Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Local children's books fail to produce critical kids
Local children's books fail to produce critical kids JAKARTA (JP): Most locally-produced children's books fail to encourage children to be creative and sensitive, or to develop their analytical thinking, an expert has said.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
RP senator slams 'all-out support' for U.S. attack
RP senator slams 'all-out support' for U.S. attack MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Gloria Arroyo's all-out support for an anti-terror coalition led by the United States was slammed on Sunday, with critics saying she might be putting the Philippines at risk.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Start cleaning up at 'RRI'
Start cleaning up at 'RRI'From Media IndonesiaHappy 56th anniversary to Radio Republik Indonesia (the state radio broadcasting company) on Sept. 11, 2001!I sincerely hope most of the officials (both in the central and the regional offices) can be cured of the illness they have long suffered,...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Water Polo
Water Polo 1. Singapore 2. Thailand 3. Indonesia Archery Women's Team 1. Indonesia 2. Malaysia 3. Myanmar Men's Team 1. Indonesia 2. Thailand 3. Myanmar Badminton Women's Doubles 1. Deyana Lomban/Vita Marissa (Ina) 2. Lim Pek Siah/Ang Li Peng (Mas) 3.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
1. IBRA (3x15)
1. IBRA (3x15) Government warned against excessive interference in IBRA 2. CAPC ((3x12) Chandra Asri urges govt to complete restructuring 3. MIZU (2x26) Japan's Mizuho to post loss after collapse of Mycal 4. BOJ (2x12) BOJ urged to ease policy 5. ADB (1x28) Poverty in Asia declines: ADB 6.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
C. Java locals entertain 'Queen'
C. Java locals entertain 'Queen' SEMARANG, Central Java: Residents of the Tembalang subdistrict believe the Javanese mythical Ratu Kidul (Queen of the Southern Seas) is in town.Word has it that the queen has been roaming the village in search of her missing selendang, a shawl worn over the...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
SEA Games medal tally
SEA Games medal tally Malaysia 108 74 84 266 Thailand 101 84 87 272 Indonesia 72 72 79 223 Vietnam 33 35 63 131 Philippines 30 66 66 162 Singapore 22 31 42 95 Myanmar 19 14 53 86 Laos 1 3 7 11 Cambodia 1 1 5 7 Brunei 0 5 6 11
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
TV Program: Monday, Sept. 17, 2001
TV Program: Monday, Sept. 17, 2001TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:05 Performance8:45 City News9:30 SEA Games (live)11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:30 Debating3:30 SEA Games (live)6:00 News7:00 SEA Games Closing Ceremony (live) 9:30 Music10:00 News10:30 Blues...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Agency under fire over proposal to buy 60 guns
Agency under fire over proposal to buy 60 guns JAKARTA (JP): The City Public Order Office's plan to buy 60 more guns is an indication that it has declared "war" against its own residents, especially the disadvantaged, activists said on Saturday.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
1. Bank (2 x 20)
1. Bank (2 x 20) World central banks mull rate cuts as next answer 2. Wall ( 2 x 15 ) Calls for calm as NYSE set to reopen 3. Market ( 2 x 21 ) Rupiah, shares seen to remain stable this week 4. Oil ( 2 x 16 ) Oil demand to slow after U.S. attacks 5. Air ( 2 x 16 ) International flights to U.S.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
HIV/AIDS causes social anxiety
HIV/AIDS causes social anxietyBy I Ketut Sutika DENPASAR, Bali (Antara): The tourist island is visited by thousands of foreign tourists every day. The daily view of foreigners arriving at and leaving Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport has become commonplace.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Govt warned against excessive interference in IBRA
Govt warned against excessive interference in IBRA JAKARTA (JP): Economists warned the government on Saturday against excessive interference in the management of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) following the placing of the key agency under the supervision of State Minister for State...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
City will process garbage in Duri Kosambi
City will process garbage in Duri Kosambi JAKARTA (JP): Over the weekend an official from the City Administration said that it will not only dispose of garbage at dumping sites outside of the city but will process it instead into organic fertilizer.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Bombers spread terrors, hatred
Bombers spread terrors, hatred JAKARTA (JP): Preliminary questioning of alleged bombers revealed that they planted bombs to incite terror and sow hatred between people of different religions in the country, an officer said on Saturday.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Three Abu Sayyaf rebels arrested
Three Abu Sayyaf rebels arrested MANILA (AFP): Philippine authorities have arrested a senior leader of the Abu Sayyaf kidnap gang and two of his aides in the southern island of Basilan, the military said on Sunday.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Chandra Asri urges govt to complete restructuring
Chandra Asri urges govt to complete restructuring CILEGON, Banten (JP): The management of petrochemical giant PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Center called on the government to quickly complete the company's debt restructuring program to avoid further financial losses.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Irian rebel leader confirmed dead
Irian rebel leader confirmed dead JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Secretary-General of the Papuan Presidium Council Taha Alhamid said here on Sunday that the dead body found at the Kumundu river, one of the tributaries of the Maro river, in Merauke regency, Irian Jaya province, last Tuesday was that of...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Noodle vendors entertained
Noodle vendors entertained JAKARTA (JP): Some 3,000 noodle vendors and their families attended a free concert by dangdut singers in Ancol Fantasy Land in North Jakarta on Saturday.The vendors came from North Jakarta, Central Jakarta, West Jakarta, Tangerang and Serang, Banten.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
1. Kadin -
1. Kadin - 1 X 35 48pt Optima BoldThe essence of Megawati's U.S. visit President Megawati Soekarnoputri's visit to the United States is greatly important to present the new posture of Indonesia's government to American leaders and business community, says Tony Agus Ardie, who is also leading a...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
By Vincent Lingga
By Vincent Lingga JAKARTA(JP): The government's commitment to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its budget management and its financial accountability remains largely a verbal pledge, as shown by the findings made by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK).
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Two die, 15 injured in police-military clash in Madiun
Two die, 15 injured in police-military clash in Madiun SURABAYA (JP): Two civilians were killed and 15 others were injured during a fierce clash between members of Infantry Battalion 501 of the Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) and police officers in Madiun, East Java, on Saturday night.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Two die, 15 injured in a Police-Army battle in Madiun
Two die, 15 injured in a Police-Army battle in Madiun SURABAYA (JP): Two civilians were killed and 15 others were injured during a fierce clash between members of Infantry Battalion 501 of the Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) and police officers in Madiun, East Java, on Saturday night.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:05 Performance 8:45 City News 9:30 SEA Games (live) 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 SEA Games (live) 6:00 News 7:00 SEA Games Closing Ceremony (live) 9:30 Music 10:00 News 10:30 Blues Night 11:30 Music...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Life is hard for Tangerang and Bekasi residents
Life is hard for Tangerang and Bekasi residentsBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Yuyun's daily commute works out to a long, tiring four hours, involving changing public transportation four times.The private company employee's story is representative of thousands of people who work in the capital...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Today's program: Day10
Today's program: Day10Today's programEquestrian - Team: Three Day Event (Showjumping Phase) : Final - 8am - Individual: Three Day Event (Showjumping Phase) : Final - 8amVenue: Selangor Turf Club Equestrian CenterSynchrinized Diving - Men: 3-meter Synchronised Diving: Final - 9am - Women: 3-meter...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Sujitra upsets Lidya for women's singles gold
Sujitra upsets Lidya for women's singles gold KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesian badminton team missed the target of winning five gold medals at the 21st Southeast Asian Games after Lidya Djaelawidjaya suffered a shock defeat in the women's singles final on Saturday.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
1. Pistol - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15
1. Pistol - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15 Gun proposal gets severe criticism JAKARTA (JP): City administration's plan to buy 60 more guns to equip its public order officers showed that it declared 'a war' againts its own residents, especially disadvantaged people, activists said on Saturday.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Today's results
Today's resultsBoxing81kg 1. Albert Papilaya (Ina) 2. Pornchai Thongburan (Tha) 3. Che Andli Che Hashim (Mas)/Tin Thein (Mya)48kg 1. Suban Pannon (Tha) 2. Sapok Biki (Mas)45kg 1. Bonyx Saweho (Ina) 2. Keaw Pongprayoon (Tha)63.5kg 1. Mohamad Zainudin Sidi (Mas) 2. Pongsak Hrianthuanthong (Tha) 3.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
U.S. attacks may derail RI's recovery
U.S. attacks may derail RI's recovery JAKARTA (JP): Economists warned that terrorist attacks on the U.S. could create a deeper global economic recession and derail Indonesia's fledgling economic recovery.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
City to move dumping site
City to move dumping site JAKARTA (JP): An official said Saturday City Hall will not only dispose of garbage at dumping sites outside of the city but will process it instead into organic fertilizer.City Sanitary Agency Head Saksono Husodo said the step was taken following Tangerang's opposition to...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Will vigilantism change the police?
Will vigilantism change the police?By Multa Fidrus TANGERANG (JP): Angry residents in Tangerang have mobbed at least 42 people to death during the last nine months, while police turn a blind eye as they regard it an effective way to curb crime.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Sex among students alarming
Sex among students alarming MEDAN, North Sumatra: Some 32.4 percent of senior high school students in several cities in North Sumatra claimed to have experienced sexual intercourse, a study say.The study, conducted by the North Sumatra Education Office, showed that 71.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Street vendors need monitoring
Street vendors need monitoringFrom Warta KotaI am concerned as well as annoyed whenever using Jl. Gajah Mada, particularly near the shopping area under the Glodok flyover. The VCD vendors take up most of Jl. Pinangsia Raya for their businesses and simply ignore the public interests.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Govt warned against excessive interference in IBRA
Govt warned against excessive interference in IBRA JAKARTA (JP): Economists warned the government on Saturday against excessive interference in the management of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) following the placing of the key agency under the supervision of State Minister for State...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Maid sets herself on fire to escape employers' abuse
Maid sets herself on fire to escape employers' abuse JAKARTA (JP): How can people lose all sense of humanity? This is the question that troubles the mind when one looks at Jumiati, a frail housemaid whose body is now covered from head to toe in serious wounds.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Indonesia
Indonesia breaks duck in archery KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesia made amends for a poor run in the individual event of the archery competition at the 21st Southeast Asian Games by winning both the men's and women's team gold medals on Saturday.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
KONI rejects blame for SEAG showing
KONI rejects blame for SEAG showing KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The entire nation should take the blame for the dismal performance displayed by Indonesian athletes at the 21st Southeast Asian Games here, a sports official said.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Even the House itself rarely uses BPK's audit reports as a
Even the House itself rarely uses BPK's audit reports as a reference to exercise its control over the government. There is no systematic follow-up mechanism to ensure implementation of audit findings...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
President 'must be people's choice'
President 'must be people's choice' JAKARTA (JP): Future Indonesian presidents should be the people's choice, observers said over the weekend.They threw their weight behind a direct presidential electoral system, which has been a topic of public debate in recent days.
Sun, 16 Sep 2001
U.S. attacks cast doubt in SE Asia
U.S. attacks cast doubt in SE Asia HANOI (AP): Southeast Asian economic ministers said Saturday the terror attacks in America thrust major uncertainty into global financial markets, clouding the region's outlook for growth at a time when it already is facing challenges from the slowing world...
Sun, 16 Sep 2001
'The good and the bad are part of my history'
'The good and the bad are part of my history' Labor and women's rights activist Dita Indah Sari can rightfully claim to have experienced both the sour and sweet twists of life. In 1997, Dita, a dropout of the University of Indonesia's School of Law, was imprisoned for staging mass labor rallies in...
Sun, 16 Sep 2001
Seto: Children's rights should start at home
Seto: Children's rights should start at homeBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): A passionate educator and children's advocate, Seto Mulyadi is actively involved in working with traumatized children in strife-torn areas and in promoting children's rights across the country.
Sun, 16 Sep 2001
Guesswhat? Marini Soerjosoemarno
Guesswhat? Marini Soerjosoemarno Singer-actress Marini Soerjosoemarno is helping out her daughter Shelomita Sulistiany who recently gave birth to a baby boy.The 54-year-old said that she was glad to take care of her second grandchild while Shelomita, also a singer, was performing.
Sun, 16 Sep 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Religious Teachings 9:30 Sea Games (live) 11:30 Children's Songs 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Regional Program 2:00 News 2:30 Children's Program 3:30 Sea Games (live) 6:00 News 7:00 Comedy 7:30...
Sun, 16 Sep 2001
Thailand takes over the lead from Malaysia
Thailand takes over the lead from MalaysiaBy Novan Iman Santosa KUALA LUMPUR (JP): A win in the men's soccer fired Thailand to the top of the provisional medal standings at the expense of host Malaysia on Saturday as the 21st Southeast Asian Games here braces for a pulsating finale.
Sun, 16 Sep 2001
Teachers have to keep to the straight and narrow
Teachers have to keep to the straight and narrow JAKARTA (JP): At the now defunct Ngawi (East Java) High School of Teacher Training (SPG), where restrictions outnumbered freedoms, one teacher, Mubini, was the most beloved enforcer of the regulations.
Sun, 16 Sep 2001
Not just collected for pride
Not just collected for prideBy Eddy Soetriyono JAKARTA (JP): In the old days, primitive tribes would collect the skulls of the enemies they had beheaded to prove their prowess. For the same purpose, agrarian communities would collect the horns of buffaloes they had slaughtered and the Javanese...
Sun, 16 Sep 2001
The examples teachers set
The examples teachers set JAKARTA (JP): At the now defunct Ngawi (East Java) High School of Teacher Training (SPG), where restrictions outnumbered freedoms, one teacher, Mubini, was the most beloved enforcer of the regulations.
Sun, 16 Sep 2001
Teachers brave unrest in nation's trouble spots
Teachers brave unrest in nation's trouble spots For some teachers, a day at work is not merely about dealing with the stresses of absenteeism and a wise-ass student. Caught in the middle of conflicts, they also have to consider the matter of their students' welfare and their personal safety.
Sun, 16 Sep 2001
Making breast-feeding a righ
Making breast-feeding a righBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): After giving birth to a healthy baby at a hospital in East Jakarta, Wati (not her real name) was immediately deprived of her right to breast-feed by the hospital's nursing staff.