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Sun, 02 Sep 2001
Will 'British English' survive?
Will 'British English' survive? JAKARTA (JP): The purpose of a language, according to an English author, "is to get an idea as exactly as possible out of one mind into another".English is owned by all the English-speaking people on this planet.
Sun, 02 Sep 2001
Death toll in Luwu violence reaches 13
Death toll in Luwu violence reaches 13 LUWU, South Sulawesi (JP): The death toll from an intervillage clash in the district of Ponrang, Luwu regency, reached 13 on Saturday, while regency legislators decried the local regent's sluggishness in dealing with the violence.
Sun, 02 Sep 2001
Yogyakarta 'becak' getting a modern makeover
Yogyakarta 'becak' getting a modern makeoverBy Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): Becak (three-wheeled pedicabs) may be pushed off the streets of Jakarta and other cities, but in Yogyakarta they get a lot of respect. They even have their own traffic lane.
Sun, 02 Sep 2001
Ten killed in Aceh in past 48 hours
Ten killed in Aceh in past 48 hours BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Ten people, including two members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), one Indonesian Marine and six civilians have been killed in separate incidents over the past two days in the troubled province of Aceh.
Sun, 02 Sep 2001
Bamboo Symphony soothes audience
Bamboo Symphony soothes audienceBy Riyadi Suparno JAKARTA (JP): Flutes do not often take center stage in traditional Balinese music, with the percussion usually dominating. However, Saturday night's performance of Balinese gamelan at the Jakarta Playhouse (GKJ) might help to alter that common...
Sun, 02 Sep 2001
Fiji calm as vote nears close
Fiji calm as vote nears close SUVA, Fiji (Reuters): Fiji's capital was calm on Saturday on the final day of a racially charged general election to replace a military-backed government dominated by indigenous islanders, police said.
Sun, 02 Sep 2001
Guess What? Sherina
Guess What? Sherina Entertainer Sherina, 11, may be of tender years, but she knows that violating intellectual copyrights is wrong. Especially when it comes to her VCD."My comment is the same as what my father just said but I just want to say, whoever wants to buy my VCDs, please do not buy any...
Sun, 02 Sep 2001
Anton wins 2nd term amid election irregularities
Anton wins 2nd term amid election irregularities JAKARTA (JP): Anton Sihombing was elected president of the Indonesian Pro-boxing Commission (KTI) for a second successive tenure in an election marred by allegations of ballot manipulation, Antara reported.
Sun, 02 Sep 2001
Thinking of taking a test of English?
Thinking of taking a test of English?By Simon Marcus Gower TANGERANG, Banten (JP): From school children as young as kindergarten age to mature businessmen and women, literally millions of Indonesians are learning English.
Sun, 02 Sep 2001
RI cigarette ads blow smoke at regulations
RI cigarette ads blow smoke at regulationsBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Every smoker has a story about why they took up the habit. Some point to peer pressure, others to teenage rebellion and their surroundings. And some say cigarette advertisements got them hooked.
Sun, 02 Sep 2001
Italian Consulate opens in Yogya
Italian Consulate opens in Yogya YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Italian government officially opened its consulate in Yogyakarta on Friday, with the hope of boosting cultural and commercial exchanges between Italy and the historic city.
Sun, 02 Sep 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Performances 9:00 Sports 10:30 Religious Teachings 11:00 News 11:30 Children's Songs 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Children's Program 2:00 News 2:15 Traditional Performance 3:15 Music 4:15 Children's Program 4:30...
Sun, 02 Sep 2001
Dogs going high-tech
Dogs going high-tech KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A dog with a chip on its shoulder will no longer be an object of fear in Malaysia, simply the latest example of technology taking over from tradition.Old-fashioned dog tags will be replaced by microchips implanted in all canine pets by next year, newspapers...
Sun, 02 Sep 2001
Public can take a stand against offensive ads
Public can take a stand against offensive adsBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): In advertising, the impossible can come true. A brawny young man can, for example, perform a series of superhuman feats, including beating off a crocodile and saving a helpless young woman, after guzzling a bottle of...
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Tulip Bazaar at Erasmus Huis
Tulip Bazaar at Erasmus Huis JAKARTA (JP): The Dutch Embassy in conjunction with Erasmus Huis will hold the annual Tulip Bazaar on Saturday at the embassy's compound.Various delicacies from Indonesia and the Netherlands can be found at this year's bazaar, along with handicrafts from both countries.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Government urged to explain OPIC deal to the public
Government urged to explain OPIC deal to the public JAKARTA (JP): The government must explain to the public the reason behind its move to renew a settlement agreement with the U.S.-based Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), to avoid speculation that could harm investors' confidence in...
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
'Self-defense' could end in murder charge
'Self-defense' could end in murder chargeBy Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): A robbery victim became a murder suspect after he reportedly shot dead one of four men attempting to rob him in front of a Bank of Central Asia ATM booth in Pondok Indah, South Jakarta in the early hours of Wednesday.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Mega delays visit, sets out agenda for Aceh
Mega delays visit, sets out agenda for Aceh JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri officially postponed on Friday her visit to Aceh planned for Sunday and instructed aides to hasten the judicial process for past rights abuses in the province along with a meaningful dialog in an attempt to...
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
1. Trip - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15
1. Trip - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15 Trip findings of limited use: Councillors 2. Cakung - 28 HBC, 3 cols, 2 lines, 2x24 Ardous procedures face street vendors 3. Raft - 36 NCSB, 4 cols, 2 lines, 2x21 Raft across Ciliwung source of income 4.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
RP studies four-day works
RP studies four-day works MANILA (DPA): Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said Friday that the government is studying the possibility of implementing a four-day work week in a bid to boost domestic tourism.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
GM makes final offer for Daewoo Motor
GM makes final offer for Daewoo Motor SEOUL (Reuters): The world's biggest automaker General Motors has made a final offer for Korea's bankrupt Daewoo Motor, but it excludes the firm's largest and most antiquated plant which employs almost half its local workforce.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
VoIP technology
VoIP technology Bisnis Indonesia of Aug. 30, 2001 reported that Telkom has officially launched Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service for international telephone calls. In fact, according to Endy Prijanto, PT Telkom's director of the VoIP project, Telkom had a soft launching of this service in...
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Thai economy slowing sharply as exports sink
Thai economy slowing sharply as exports sink BANGKOK (Reuters): Thailand's economy is hurting badly, with manufacturing output and exports sinking as many of its major markets near recession, key data showed on Friday.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
National day sees Mahathir scolding, joking
National day sees Mahathir scolding, joking KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Veteran Asian leader Mahathir Mohamad marked Malaysia's independence day on Friday by scolding his people in poetry, joking about Japan's economy and sermonizing on Islam.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
KONI sends 179 officials to SEA Games
KONI sends 179 officials to SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) nominated on Friday a staggering 179 officials to the country's delegation to the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Injured Karuna out of KL Games
Injured Karuna out of KL Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's tae kwon do team lost one of its best medal-winning hopes at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games with the withdrawal of heavyweight Karuna through injury during training in Berkeley, California.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Mega delays Aceh trip, sets agenda
Mega delays Aceh trip, sets agenda JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri officially postponed on Friday her visit to Aceh planned for Sunday and instructed aides to hasten the judicial process for past rights abuses in the province along with a meaningful dialog in an attempt to resolve...
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Muslims, Christians reach peace deal
Muslims, Christians reach peace deal PALU, Central Sulawesi: Hundreds of Muslim and Christian figures meeting at the Poso Military District office concluded a peace deal on Thursday and pledged to stop violence, which has been ravaging the regency of Poso for the last three years.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
JP/5/JUN
JP/5/JUNWhat is the current nature of relations between the government and the Indonesian Military? Jun Honna, assistant professor at the Faculty of International Relations of Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, spoke to The Jakarta Post's staff writer Kornelius Purba during one of his visits to...
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
1. 5Tossy -- Gen. Sutarto is growing more powerful
1. 5Tossy -- Gen. Sutarto is growing more powerful 1 X 50 48pt Optima Bold Army under Gen. Sutarto is growing more powerful JP/5/JUNWhat is the current nature of relations between the government and the Indonesian Military? Jun Honna, assistant professor at the Faculty of International Relations of...
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Immigration office washes hands of illegal immigrants
Immigration office washes hands of illegal immigrants JAKARTA (JP): The immigration office washed its hands on Friday over the entry of illegal immigrants to Indonesia, saying that most of them entered the country without passing official immigration checkpoints.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
U.S. ties depend on rights action
U.S. ties depend on rights action JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should show its seriousness in dealing with past human rights abuses which allegedly involved its military personnel before the United States can resume full military ties, a U.S. official said on Friday."The U.S.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Water supplies to be disrupted
Water supplies to be disrupted JAKARTA (JP): Water supplies to some areas in West and Central Jakarta will be disrupted due to a network project by PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) for six days, starting on Saturday.Areas that will be affected are: Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, Jl. Martadinata, Jl.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug 31, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,525 0 28,500 Adindo Foresta 105 0 45,000 AGIS 130 0 160,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 775 -300 1,453,500...
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Haj pilgrimage cost to increase
Haj pilgrimage cost to increase JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to increase the cost of the haj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, next year to between Rp 24.4 million (US$2,741) and Rp 26 million per person.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
1. OPIC (3x15)
1. OPIC (3x15)Govt urged to explain OPIC deal to the public 2. PLN (3x10)PLN losses drop 40% in first half 3. DAI (1x32)Insurance industry to grow 30% 4. Sate (2x16)YLKI to investigate Mentari recall 5. Micro (2x24)Despite legal woes in EU, Microsoft launches Windows XP 6.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Reforming Pertamina and PLN
Reforming Pertamina and PLNBy T.N. Machmud JAKARTA (JP): One cannot help but applaud the agenda Minister Purnomo has set himself and his ministry. As he described in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 21, it will require an all out effort by the ministry.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Rupiah Rates Aug. 31
Rupiah Rates Aug. 31 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,365.00 9,365.00 8,821.00 8,909.00Australian dollar 1 557.82 624.84 588.22 594.42Austrian schilling 1 4,465.24 5,003.72 4,708.65 4,760.08Belgian franc 1 190.28 213.14 200.65 202.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
4-year jail term sought for director
4-year jail term sought for director TANGERANG (JP): A prosecutor asked the Tangerang district court on Thursday to sentence a company director to four years in prison for counterfeiting a letter of authority to win a land dispute lawsuit in Jatake, Pagedangan district of Tangerang.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
1. 5Tossy -- Gen. Sutarto is growing more powerful
1. 5Tossy -- Gen. Sutarto is growing more powerful 1 X 50 48pt Optima Bold Army under Gen. Endriartono growing more powerful JP/5/JUN What is the current nature of relations between the government and the Indonesian Military? Jun Honna, assistant professor at the Faculty of International Relations...
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Acehnese waiting for justice: Mustafa
Acehnese waiting for justice: Mustafa BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): A noted Acehnese figure has urged the government to prosecute military perpetrators of murder and abuse during the terrifying years of violence and repression in Aceh as one of the prerequisites for resolving the Aceh problem.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Marriott to erase dress code tip
Marriott to erase dress code tip BANGKOK (Reuters): U.S.-based hotel chain Marriott International Inc said on Friday it would delete a dress code tip on its Web site which links women wearing blouses and shorts in Thailand to prostitutes.One of the pages in the www.marriot.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Complicated procedures face street vendors
Complicated procedures face street vendorsBy Annastashya Emmanuelle JAKARTA (JP): Complicated bureaucratic procedures await street vendors who wish to claim their belongings after being confiscated by the city public order officials during crackdowns across the city.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Yogyakarta warned of terrorism
Yogyakarta warned of terrorism YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta governor Sultan Hamengkubuwono X ordered intelligence bodies to gather information on the possible entry of international terrorists into the province, Yogyakarta Police chief Brig. Gen. Saleh Saaf said here on Friday.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Tanjung Puting National Park
Tanjung Puting National ParkFrom TempoThe increased felling of trees in several of Indonesia's national parks, long the nation's proud assets, such as in Tanjung Puting National Park (TNTP), Gunung Leuser National Park (TNGL) and Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS) is not only saddening but a...
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Asia's economic malaise
Asia's economic malaise The current woes of the emerging Asian tigers can be traced solely to the economic slowdowns in the United States and Japan, both major trading partners for the troubled economies. Among other onslaughts, the emerging Asian markets have been hit squarely by the end of the U.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Team to be set up to analyze terminal project
Team to be set up to analyze terminal project JAKARTA (JP): City Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday that he would set up a team to analyze a plan to build a new bus terminal in Pulo Gebang, East Jakarta."The team will suggest which of three plots of land being proposed by city councillors is the...
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
1. Rupiah (2 x 25)
1. Rupiah (2 x 25)BI governor says rupiah will continue to strengthen 2. Oil (1 x 35) OPEC fights slowdown with output cut 3. Market (1 x 35)Asian stocks mixed, Tokyo shares down 4. Yen (2 x 22) Tokyo may call on G7 to curb yen's rise, Shiokawa says 5.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Common people always suffer
Common people always sufferFrom Sinar Pagi The hike of the U.S. dollar rate and the fall of rupiah value became a burden to ordinary people as prices of goods also went up, not to mention the difficulty in getting a job.
Sat, 01 Sep 2001
Jakarta garrison has new chief
Jakarta garrison has new chief JAKARTA (JP): Former commander of the Jakarta Garrison, Brig. Gen. T.B. Hasanuddin, officially transferred his duties to Col. Harry Pisand in a ceremony on Thursday.Harry, former intelligence unit chief of the Army's Special Force (Kopassus), replaced Hasanuddin after...