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Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Muslim liberal takes on militants in Indonesia
Muslim liberal takes on militants in IndonesiaDean Yates, Reuters, Jakarta In the struggle for the public face of Islam in Indonesia, militant Muslims rarely encounter anyone willing to confront them head on.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
KL to crush trade piracy with month-long campaign
KL to crush trade piracy with month-long campaignM. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia has intensified efforts to smash trade piracy by conducting surprise raids in a bid to comply with World Trade Organisation (WTO) regulations, officials say.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
70 Poso families join transmigration
70 Poso families join transmigration MANADO, North Sulawesi: The North Sulawesi Manpower and Transmigration office said on Saturday that 70 families staying in safe areas outside restive Poso, Central Sulawesi, would not return home but join a resettlement program to start a new life in another...
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Aceh talks to be stillborn as distrust continues
Aceh talks to be stillborn as distrust continuesDamien Kingsbury, Head, Philosophical, Political and International Studies, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia Negotiations between the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), which are aimed at ending the northern province's protracted...
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Li Peng kicks of 5-day visit
Li Peng kicks of 5-day visit JAKARTA: China's number two leader Li Peng arrived here on Sunday, bringing with him some 20 senior officials and businesspeople.Li Peng is scheduled to stay in Indonesia for five days and will hold a series of meetings with local officials.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Index likely to keep falling this week: Analysts
Index likely to keep falling this week: AnalystsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Composite Index, which has been on the decline over the past two weeks, will remain under pressure this week as investors are still shying away from the market on concerns over possible attacks on...
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
House chides over envoy post
House chides over envoy postFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The president of foreign minister criticized the House of Representatives (DPR) on Sunday over its perceived meddling in the appointment of Indonesian ambassadors to foreign countries.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Thai fishermen's deportation
Thai fishermen's deportation I am writing in response to the news report titled Thai fishermen deported published in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 28. The said news reported that the South Sumatra Police deported on Aug.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Religious lecture held for VCDs vendors
Religious lecture held for VCDs vendors JAKARTA: The West Jakarta mayoralty has started to conduct religious lectures for vendors of pirated video compact discs (VCDs) in Glodok on Friday, in the hope that the religious approach could reduce the rampant sales of pornographic VCDs.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Four people killed in fresh Ambon violence
Four people killed in fresh Ambon violenceOktavianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Christian man was killed when a mob set his van on fire in the restive town of Ambon, Maluku, on Sunday after three Muslim females were shot dead in Kulur village, Saparua island, Central Maluku.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Bloody attack undermines dialog on Aceh issue
Bloody attack undermines dialog on Aceh issueIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The planned dialog between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government have been put in limbo, following the bloody assault last Thursday that injured two police officers.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Garuda makes emergency landing
Garuda makes emergency landing MAKASSAR: National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, carrying some 200 passengers, including Home Affairs Minister Hari Sabarno, was forced to make an emergency landing 10 minutes after taking off at the Hassanuddin Airport in South Sulawesi.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
TV Program: Monday, September 9, 2002
TV Program: Monday, September 9, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:30 Music9:00 Film10:00 Documentary11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:30 Documentary3:00 Children's Program3:30 Cartoon4:00 Music5:00 Music6:00 News7:00 Dialog8:00 Quiz9:00 News9:30...
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Eight firms loot forest in Nunukan
Eight firms loot forest in Nunukan Nunukan, East Kalimantan: Nunukan legislative council chairman Mansyur urged the local administration on Saturday to take firm action against eight plantation companies that were burning forests for logging.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
TransTool: An Indonesian-made software solution for translation
TransTool: An Indonesian-made software solution for translationVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta Translating documents into a foreign language can be a daunting and lengthy undertaking. You must not only be fluent in your own dialect but also that of a foreign tongue, in order for your...
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Golkar flexes muscles to save convicted chair
Golkar flexes muscles to save convicted chairThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Facing mounting pressure for its chairman, Akbar Tandjung, to relinquish his position as House of Representatives speaker, the Golkar Party has flexed its muscles and all but promised a back- alley dogfight to save Akbar.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Experts see little chance of China-ASEAN FTA
Experts see little chance of China-ASEAN FTADeutsche Presse-Agentur, Singapore There is little chance a proposed China-ASEAN free trade agreement will be pulled off within 10 years, a group of experts said in a report published Saturday.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, September 9, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, September 9, 2002Exhibitions * Painting Excellence in Small by Mas Dibyo, lobby level, Club Rasuna Jl. HR.Rasuna Said Kav.C22 South Jakarta, until Sept. 14. * Fine Arts Read! Exhibition, The British Council, S. Widjojo Center, Jl. Sudirman Kav.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
PPP backs TNI 'boycott' of election
PPP backs TNI 'boycott' of election JAKARTA: The National Development Party (PPP) has expressed support for the military's move to discourage its soldiers from using their voting rights in the 2004 general election as part of an attempt to maintain the armed forces' esprit de corps.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
N. Sumatra to go ahead with hydroelectric power project
N. Sumatra to go ahead with hydroelectric power projectApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin asserted on Saturday that the provincial administration would go ahead with the hydroelectric power plant (PLTA) project in Lau Renun, Dairi regency, despite the...
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Kidnappers escape RP military cordon
Kidnappers escape RP military cordon PHILIPPINES: Moro kidnappers holding hostage three Indonesians have escaped a military cordon in southern Jolo island following clashes that left eight soldiers and 14 gunmen dead, military sources said on Sunday.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Govt can't revoke broadcasting licenses arbitrarily: Legislator
Govt can't revoke broadcasting licenses arbitrarily: LegislatorKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although under the broadcasting bill the government has the power to revoke the broadcasting license of any radio or television station that violates the regulations, this can only be done based...
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
1. Forest (3 x 15)
1. Forest (3 x 15)Government gives concessionaires year-end deadline 2. Logis (1 x 35)Logistics giants enjoying high growth 3. Japan (2 x 28)Japan to spend US$25b to boost stock market: reports JP/13/Japan 4. RUU (2 x 35)Regions to receive higher revenue under amendment to fiscal balance law
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
PKB holds simulation of direct election
PKB holds simulation of direct election JAKARTA: The Jakarta Chapter of the Nation Awakening Party (PKB) held on Sunday a simulation of direct gubernatorial election in 50 locations in Jakarta."We are only conducting this simulation in order to gauge the public readiness in applying such a direct...
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Unfair compensation
Unfair compensation The news on the plan to continue the construction of the veteran-Ulujami section of the Jakarta outer ring road (JORR) should bring relief to motor vehicle owners. On the other hand, landowners who may be subject to eviction will be anxious.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Disgraced Akbar adds spice to ASEAN parliamentarian meet
Disgraced Akbar adds spice to ASEAN parliamentarian meetBen Rowse, Agence France-Presse, Hanoi Disgraced Indonesian parliament speaker Akbar Tandjung will be among the Southeast Asian politicians who will gather on Monday in the Vietnamese capital for talks on human rights, terrorism and other...
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
SE Asian countries seek common strategy in fighting HIV/AIDS, TB
SE Asian countries seek common strategy in fighting HIV/AIDS, TBThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ten Southeast Asian countries are seeking a common strategy in their fight against HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria which have cost billions of U.S. dollars in financial losses.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Leprosy victims hurt by autonomy
Leprosy victims hurt by autonomy TANGERANG: Many people suffering from leprosy have been forced to beg on the streets to support themselves because they no longer receive funding from the central government as a consequence of the regional autonomy laws which began in January 2001.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Free fights entertains, but protests abound
Free fights entertains, but protests aboundMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jandi Werson Purba is a 24-year-old second brigadier police officer. He is also an athlete specializing in wrestling and has taken part in many national tournaments.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
* Headlines: Groups plan to thwart Sutiyoso's reelection 2
* Headlines: Groups plan to thwart Sutiyoso's reelection 2 * National: House chided over envoy post 4 * Archipelago: Assault undermines dialog on Aceh 5 * Opinion: Aceh talks to be stillborn 7 * City:PDI-P tells members to vote in Sutiyoso8 * Sports:Lancaster races into Canadian Open lead 9 *...
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Logistic giants enjoying high growth
Logistic giants enjoying high growthRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Foreign giant distribution companies are enjoying high revenue growth here as more companies have started to outsource their warehousing and distribution affairs to these firms.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Government gives concessionaires year-end deadline
Government gives concessionaires year-end deadlineRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Forestry has given all forest concessionaires until the end of this year to put their house in order, warning that any companies found to have failed to develop their forest areas...
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
1. Aceh: 8 x 4 lines
1. Aceh: 8 x 4 linesAssault undermines dialog on Aceh issue 2. PLTA: 22 x 2 linesN. Sumatra to go ahead with hydroelectric power project 3. Batam: 24 x 2 linesHoarding of medicine in Batam condemned 4. Plesir: 24 x 2 lines Riau councillors to go ahead with their trips to Europe
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
1. AIPO: 2 x 29
1. AIPO: 2 x 29 Disgraced Akbar adds spice to ASEAN parliamentarian meet 2. BAMUS: 1 x 64 Betawi groups plan massive rally to thwart Sutiyoso's reelection 3. LABOR: 2 x 28 Workers, businessmen unhappy with revised labor bill 4. ODD: 1 x 35 Stalker wanted to marry Serena
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Comedians and language
Comedians and language From Kompas Television 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.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
1,000 tons of rice for refugees
1,000 tons of rice for refugees AMBON, Maluku: Around 1,000 tons of rice donated by the Italian government is to be distributed to Maluku refugees who have returned to their homes.Maluku Public Welfare Office director Ishak Umarella said Saturday that the rice was now being stored in the Maluku...
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Regions to receive higher revenue under amendment to fiscal balance law
Regions to receive higher revenue under amendment to fiscal balance lawDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As mandated by the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), the government is now in the process of drafting a revision to the existing law on intergovernment fiscal balance, which will...
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Workers and businessmen unhappy with revised labor bill
Workers and businessmen unhappy with revised labor billMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Labor union activists and businessmen have expressed discontent with the changes to the labor bill being deliberated at the House of Representatives, saying the revision fails to accommodate their...
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
PPP to grill Tosari over investment in PT QSAR
PPP to grill Tosari over investment in PT QSARTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) is planning to grill its leader Tosari Wijaya over the party's alleged Rp 5 billion (US$5.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
1. WATER: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. WATER: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Govt fails to control groundwater exploitation 2. PDI: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 PDI Perjuangan tells members to vote in Sutiyoso or else 3. SRIBU: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 40 Islanders face a shortage of potable water 4.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Tough times ahead for Megawati without Akbar in presidential race
Tough times ahead for Megawati without Akbar in presidential race Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The three-year prison sentence handed down to House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung in the case of the abused non-budgetary funds will have long reaching implications.
Mon, 09 Sep 2002
Balinese celebrate Saraswati Day
Balinese celebrate Saraswati Day Denpasar, Bali: Dressed in traditional clothes and carrying offerings, thousands of Balinese gathered on early Saturday morning at temples, schools and universities to celebrate Saraswati Day, which comes every 210 days.
Sun, 08 Sep 2002
Say no to drugs, Asian youths pledge
Say no to drugs, Asian youths pledge Hundreds of youths from 19 Asia Pacific countries gathered in Bali to attend the first Asian Youth Congress on Drug Abuse Prevention from Aug. 26 through Aug. 29. The magnitude of drug- related problems has joined together these young people to combat the menace...
Sun, 08 Sep 2002
Location remains key factor to lure new tenants
Location remains key factor to lure new tenantsI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta Apartments generally offer similar facilities and services such as ample living areas, large bedrooms and luxurious bathrooms in addition to a good security system.
Sun, 08 Sep 2002
Recovery trend continues amid increasing demand
Recovery trend continues amid increasing demandRikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta Jakarta's rental apartment market, severely hit by the economic crisis in 1997, continues its recovery amid a steady increase in new demand.
Sun, 08 Sep 2002
The phenomenon of Garin
The phenomenon of GarinLei Hua, Contributor, Jakarta Membaca Film Garin (Reading Garin's Films); Team of Editors: Philip Cheah, Taufik Rahzen, Ong Hari Wahyu and Tonny Trimansanto; Pustaka Pelajar, March 2002; 208 ppGarin Nugroho is an extraordinary phenomenon in Indonesia's film world.
Sun, 08 Sep 2002
Dream becomes nightmare for workers
Dream becomes nightmare for workersFitri Wulandari and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, Nunukan, East Kalimantan Rustan was dreaming of streets paved in gold when he took the offer to work in Malaysia last year.
Sun, 08 Sep 2002
Vanness entertains girls, for sure
Vanness entertains girls, for sure Hera Diani The Jakarta Post JakartaNever before was covering a foreign artist as tiring or as irritating as it was on Wednesday, when Taiwanese Vanness Wu performed here in a charity concert.
Sun, 08 Sep 2002
JP/2/HIGH
JP/2/HIGHOfficer shoots three, kills himself INDONESIA: A police officer in the Central Java town of Salatiga shot three people, reportedly out of jealousy, before finally killing himself on Saturday. Chief Brig.
Sun, 08 Sep 2002
'Drugs affect not only users but also families'
'Drugs affect not only users but also families'Thomas More Adhika Prabhaswara, Member of ASEAN Law Students' Association, Sanur, Bali Illegal drugs have been around for thousands of years but only in recent times have they become a worldwide scourge that is irreverent of place, age or status.