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Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Government says MRP cultural, not political, body
Government says MRP cultural, not political, bodyM. Taufiqurrahman and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Papuans' hope of having a strong representative political body has been dashed, as Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno affirmed on Friday that the planned Papuan People's...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
HMI to hold congress in Semarang
HMI to hold congress in Semarang SEMARANG: The Association of Islamic Students (HMI) will hold its 14th congress between Sept. 7 and Sept. 12 here, aimed at reviewing its statute and electing its chairman for the 2003-2005 period.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
S&P raises outlook for RP banks
S&P raises outlook for RP banks MANILA: Banks in the Philippines now earn more, are better managed, and seeing their asset quality improve six years after the Asian crisis, Standard and Poor's (S&P) said on Friday, raising its outlook for the sector to stable from negative.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
S&P raises outlook for RP banks
S&P raises outlook for RP banks MANILA: Banks in the Philippines now earn more, are better managed, and seeing their asset quality improve six years after the Asian crisis, Standard and Poor's (S&P) said on Friday, raising its outlook for the sector to stable from negative.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Islam, national identity and democracy
Islam, national identity and democracyMuhammad Qodari Indonesian Survey Institute Jakarta qodari@hotmail.com Suspected terrorists such as Hambali, Imam Samudra, Amrozi and the Jamaah Islamiyah network have raised questions regarding the link between Islam, national identity and democracy.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
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319 civilians killed in Aceh 'Reforestation plan is mission impossible' Mega campaigns autonomy rewrite Govt says MRP cultural, not political, body 'House lacks priority in deliberations'
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
What to bargain for at Cancun WTO meeting
What to bargain for at Cancun WTO meetingMuhammad Sauri Hasibuan, Foundation for Human Resource and Technology Development (FORTECH Consulting), Jakarta Long-time critic on globalization Martin Khor Kok Peng once commented on the developed countries' attitude toward the World Trade Organization:...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Only four local inventions have been patented in 11 years
Only four local inventions have been patented in 11 yearsSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Millions of Indonesians are familiar with and traditionally used to eating tempe, a fermented soybean cake. But surprisingly its patent belongs to Japan.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
TV Today: Saturday, September 6, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, September 6, 2003TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Panggung Boneka7:30 Music8:30 Documentary10:00 TV Drama11:00 Religious Teachings11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Battle of Wits1:00 News: Berita Siang3:00 City News4:00 Children Show5:00 Music6:00 English News Services7:00...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Broken promise in Papua
Broken promise in Papua From Media Indonesia The Indonesian government is desperately trying to ensure that Papua remains within the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia, but the special autonomy granted to the province can only be successfully implemented if Papuans are united.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Govt to set up new offices to bypass corrupt officers
Govt to set up new offices to bypass corrupt officersRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to curb corruption, the government plans to set up special offices for the collection of taxes from all government- owned enterprises, foreign investors and publicly listed firms.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Nurses unpaid for nine months
Nurses unpaid for nine months CIREBON, West Java: Dozens of nurses working in community health centers who have not been paid for the past nine months lodged a complaint with the West Java administration to demand their pay.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
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319 civilians killed in Aceh 'Reforestation plan is mission impossible' Mega campaigns autonomy rewrite Govt says MRP cultural, not political, body 'House lacks priority in deliberations'
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Strong winds damage houses
Strong winds damage houses MEDAN, North Sumatra: A number of houses were damaged as strong winds swept through a residential area in Pancurbatu subdistrict, Deliserdang regency, North Sumatra, villagers and officials said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
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319 civilians killed in Aceh 'Reforestation plan is mission impossible' Mega campaigns autonomy rewrite Govt says MRP cultural, not political, body 'House lacks priority in deliberations'
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Javanese dances opens the Schouwburg Festival
Javanese dances opens the Schouwburg Festival Traditional Javanese dance, Bedhaya Sukoharjo, may not be the best choice to open an arts festival in this day and age. Its rhythmically lulling gamelan music and the meticulously slow movements of the dance could send even the most wide-awake to sleep.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Crackdown on three-in-one violators a fiasco
Crackdown on three-in-one violators a fiascoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A joint operation by the Jakarta Transportation Agency, Public Order Agency and police to uphold the three-in-one traffic policy on major thoroughfares on Friday seemed ineffective as officers seem reluctant to enforce the...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Free acupuntur treatment at temple
Free acupuntur treatment at temple SEMARANG: The Chinese-Indonesian community in Semarang, Surakarta and Jakarta, particularly the Confucianists, are to celebrate the Earth Goddess Day here on Wednesday and Thursday next week by organizing free acupuncture treatment and marching throughout parts of...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Japan unimpressed with RI over FTZ inaction
Japan unimpressed with RI over FTZ inactionFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam/Jakarta The Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro), an influential Japanese government agency, said it was pessimistic over Indonesia's stated plan to implement the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Batam.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
300 rap reelection of Bogor regent
300 rap reelection of Bogor regent BOGOR: At least 300 people staged a rally on Friday in front of the Bogor Regency Council, urging the council not to reelect Regent Agus Utara Effendi.The protesters grouped under the Bogor People and Students Alliance expressed their demand through speeches...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Good Samaritan
Good Samaritan A distressing news report was published in the Sunday edition of a local paper about a 12-year-old pupil, Haryanto, a sixth- grader at Sanding IV public elementary school, Garut, West Java.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
STPDN expels three in wake of student's violent death
STPDN expels three in wake of student's violent deathYuli Tri Suwarni and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Jakarta The Public Administration Institute (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java, expelled three students on Friday for their alleged key roles in the killing of a fellow student,...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
The function of Indonesian TV
The function of Indonesian TVFrom Koran Tempo Three TV stations recently commemorated their anniversaries: TVRI, RCTI and SCTV. But all the stations in Indonesia seem to use entertainment as their major weapon to win lots of commercials, the only source of income for the small-screen companies.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
HMI to hold congress in Semarang
HMI to hold congress in Semarang SEMARANG: The Association of Islamic Students (HMI) will hold its 14th congress between Sept. 7 and Sept. 12 here, aimed at reviewing its statute and electing its chairman for the 2003-2005 period.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
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What to bargain for at Cancun WTO meeting Muhammad Sauri Hasibuan Foundation for Human Resource and Technology Development (FORTECH Consulting) Jakarta 2. Simon6 -- Teachers and students must embrace difference 2 x 30Unity in diversity: Teachers and students must embrace differenceSimon Marcus...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Stone mining damages environment
Stone mining damages environment BOGOR: The intensified stone mining at Munara Hill, Rumpin district, Bogor regency, has caused environmental damage in the 30-hectare mine site and surrounding area, and has threatened the existence of 200 white monkeys.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Indonesian 'Kancil' soon to replace Indian 'Bajaj'
Indonesian 'Kancil' soon to replace Indian 'Bajaj'Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ignoring protests from drivers and owners of the Indian three- wheeled Bajaj, the city administration will issue permits for 400 Indonesian-made Kancil next week as alternative transportation.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Unity in diversity: Teachers and students must embrace difference
Unity in diversity: Teachers and students must embrace differenceSimon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal High/Scope, Jakarta Indonesia has a well known and admirable motto "unity in diversity". Even the most casual of observers of the great archipelago could not possibly but agree that this nation...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Japan unimpressed with RI foot-dragging on FTZ
Japan unimpressed with RI foot-dragging on FTZ Fadli The Jakarta Post Batam/Jakarta The Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro), an influential Japanese government agency, said it was pessimistic over Indonesia's stated plan to implement the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Batam.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Photo A: Road
Photo A: RoadJP/Nana RukmanaTOLL-ROAD PROJECT: A soil stabilizer flattens a plot of land for the construction of the Palimanan-Kanci toll road in Cirebon regency, West Java. Construction initially started in January 1998 and is scheduled for completion at the end of this year.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
What has become of the Jakarta busway project?
What has become of the Jakarta busway project?Azas Tigor Nainggolan, Coordinator Forum of Jakarta Residents (FAKTA), Jakarta, azastigor@yahoo.com It has been quite a while since we last heard of the busway project, which the Jakarta provincial administration said would kick off late in 2003.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
In a bid to promote its cultural wealth, the Yogyakarta palace
In a bid to promote its cultural wealth, the Yogyakarta palace will come off the wall in an exhibition at the historical Galangan VOC building in Sunda Kelapa, North Jakarta, next week.Raden Mas Dinoesatomo from Keraton Yogyakarta said that the Palace will present its traditional costumes, which...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Index remains hot, at highest level since March 2000
Index remains hot, at highest level since March 2000The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Jakarta Composite Index ended higher on Friday for the fifth consecutive day, thanks to sustained heavy buying by foreign investors on blue chips.The index closed at 582.32 points, 1.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
10 runners register for marathon
10 runners register for marathon JAKARTA: Ten people have registered for the Chicago Marathon in the Far East on Oct. 12.The 26.2-mile marathon starts in Labuan and follows the scenic coastal road to Anyer in Banten. The route will be measured by GPS and marked with yellow paint on the road.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Malaysian foods at Melia Purosani
Malaysian foods at Melia Purosani YOGYAKARTA: In observance of Malaysia's Independence Day that falls on Aug. 31, Yogyakarta Melia Purosani Hotel on Jl. Suryotomo 31 is offering a range of selected Malaysian dishes for the whole month of September.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Yogyakarta's art and culture exhibited in Jakarta
Yogyakarta's art and culture exhibited in JakartaTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The Yogyakarta palace will reveal the intricacies of its cultural wealth in an exhibition at the historic Galangan VOC building, in Sunda Kelapa, North Jakarta, next week.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Police stuck between disparate realities
Police stuck between disparate realitiesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Police officers, patrolling in minivans made in 2002 worth Rp 160 million (US$18,823.50) each, are apparently not happy with the expensive car nor the advanced technology installed in it.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
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2 x 23 Strong earthquake jolts, unnerves Acehnese JP/5/waduk1 x 35 Govt to restudy Jatigede dam project JP/5/ham2 x 26 Komnas HAM set to verify reports of abuses in Papua
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
RI expects economy to pick up in Mid-2004
RI expects economy to pick up in Mid-2004Jenny Paris, Dow Jones, Phuket, Thailand Indonesia's economy should begin to post strong growth next year after uncertainty surrounding the July presidential election subsides, Finance Minister Boediono said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
HMI to hold congress in Semarang
HMI to hold congress in Semarang SEMARANG: The Association of Islamic Students (HMI) will hold its 14th congress between Sept. 7 and Sept. 12 here, aimed at reviewing its statute and electing its chairman for the 2003-2005 period.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Japan unimpressed with RI foot-dragging on FTZ
Japan unimpressed with RI foot-dragging on FTZ Fadli The Jakarta Post Batam/Jakarta The Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro), an influential Japanese government agency, said it was pessimistic over Indonesia's stated plan to implement the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Batam.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
HMI to hold congress in Semarang
HMI to hold congress in Semarang SEMARANG: The Association of Islamic Students (HMI) will hold its 14th congress between Sept. 7 and Sept. 12 here, aimed at reviewing its statute and electing its chairman for the 2003-2005 period.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Komnas HAM set to verify reports of abuses in Papua
Komnas HAM set to verify reports of abuses in PapuaNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua A National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) team is scheduled to arrive here on Monday to investigate reports of human rights abuses in the troubled province of Papua.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Tourism fair highlights E. Java
Tourism fair highlights E. Java SURABAYA: The tourism fair currently being held in East Java's capital of Surabaya, attracted 51 tour operators, including 35 international operators, the organizer said.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Govt to restudy Jatigede dam project
Govt to restudy Jatigede dam projectYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The government said on Friday it would reconsider the revived plan to build Jatigede dam in Sumedang, West Java, following protests from local residents and environmental activists.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Developing nations must cooperate to access life-saving drugs
Developing nations must cooperate to access life-saving drugs Access to life-saving drugs is among the crucial issues on the agenda at next week's World Trade Organization (WTO) conference in Cancun, Mexico. The Jakarta Post's contributor Debbie A.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
LG promises to keep RI its home appliance hub
LG promises to keep RI its home appliance hubEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT LG Electronics Indonesia vows to keep Indonesia as its regional manufacturing hub for home appliances -- such as television sets, refrigerators and air-conditioners -- for Southeast Asia.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Stone mining damages environment
Stone mining damages environment BOGOR: The intensified stone mining at Munara Hill, Rumpin district, Bogor regency, has caused environmental damage in the 30-hectare mine site and surrounding area, and has threatened the existence of 200 white monkeys.
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
Sunday/Page -5/
Sunday/Page -5/Serviced apartment remain favorite choice for short-term visitors Rudijanto Contributor The Jakarta Post Equipped with semi-hotel and sometimes full-hotel services and amenities, serviced apartments remain the favorite choice for those seeking cozy living environment during their...
Sat, 06 Sep 2003
ASEAN on track for single market
ASEAN on track for single marketAgence France-Presse, Phnom Penh Southeast Asian trade ministers this week wrapped up talks in the Cambodian capital a step closer to forging a single market and confident poor nations will be heard in upcoming WTO talks.