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Mon, 27 Sep 2004
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Govt stands firm on Batam bill Experts say vaccination best way to fight hepatitis B Time running out for TNI bill deliberation
Mon, 27 Sep 2004
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Govt stands firm on Batam bill Experts say vaccination best way to fight hepatitis B Time running out for TNI bill deliberation
Mon, 27 Sep 2004
1. MPR: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS
1. MPR: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS MPR wraps up final session 2. CARFREE: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Car-Free Day gets lukewarm response 3. PRIX: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTS Barrichello wins China Grand Prix 4. TAX: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS RI to renegotiate tax treaty with Japan
Mon, 27 Sep 2004
N. Jakarta to focus on school renovation
N. Jakarta to focus on school renovation JAKARTA: The North Jakarta administration will prioritize the renovation of schools in its 2005 budget.Mayor Effendi Anas said that the municipality needed at least Rp 10 billion (about US$1 million) to renovate 29 elementary and junior high school buildings.
Mon, 27 Sep 2004
Bold: need clarification
Bold: need clarification Message from the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, H.E. Ambassador Lu Shumin On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, on behalf of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Indonesia, and...
Mon, 27 Sep 2004
Govt expects higher non-tax income
Govt expects higher non-tax incomeDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government expects this year's non-tax revenue to increase by more than 60 percent from the original allocation in the 2004 state budget, due mostly to the soaring oil prices.
Mon, 27 Sep 2004
Chan wraps up double victory
Chan wraps up double victoryMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chan Yung-Jan thumped local hopeful Sandy Gumulya in the singles' final as the 15-year-old Taiwanese ended the US$10,000 ITF Indonesia Women's tennis circuit with double victories here on Sunday.
Mon, 27 Sep 2004
Car Free Day gets lukewarm response
Car Free Day gets lukewarm responseUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cyclists cruised their way past joggers and pedestrians strolling leisurely along the quiet Jl. Sudirman and Jl. Thamrin in the fresh morning air.
Mon, 27 Sep 2004
Experts say vaccination best way to fight hepatitis B
Experts say vaccination best way to fight hepatitis BSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Julie, 24, has never thought Hepatitis B virus (HBV) has infected her liver since birth.She realized, however, that something was wrong with her liver back in 1998, when her skin turned yellowish.
Mon, 27 Sep 2004
Delinquent police sent to 'pesantren'
Delinquent police sent to 'pesantren'Puji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Riau provincial police are set to send some 150 delinquent police personnel to refresh their understanding of Islam and police ethics in a short course to improve their morality.
Mon, 27 Sep 2004
Voters can swing from supporters to detractors
Voters can swing from supporters to detractorsUmar Juoro, Jakarta The early results of last Monday's presidential election clearly show that Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will win the presidency convincingly with about 60 percent of the vote.
Mon, 27 Sep 2004
Stock index may falter as election euphoria fades
Stock index may falter as election euphoria fadesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta stock prices are expected to further consolidate this week as the bullish sentiment stemming from last week's smooth presidential election has already been discounted by the market, according to stock analysts.
Mon, 27 Sep 2004
[i]According to data from the Jakarta branch of the Central
According to data from the Jakarta branch of the Central Statistics Agency, the number of working women in the capital is 1,041,366, or about 31.5 percent of the 3,379,202 working people in Jakarta. However, many offices do not provide day care centers or special rooms for breast-feeding mothers.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Tarigan takes stock of new rock
Tarigan takes stock of new rockChris Holm, Contributor, Jakarta From a young age, music buff and CD-producer David Tarigan knew he was nuts about "things", especially musical things."I've always had a fetish about objects; cultural things.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
A feast for the eyes
A feast for the eyes The inclusion of visual arts in this year's Art Summit Indonesia takes the international festival to a new level, presenting artworks by renowned visual artists as well as the regular dance, music and theater performances.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
A feast for the eyes
A feast for the eyes The inclusion of visual arts in this year's Art Summit Indonesia takes the international festival to a new level, presenting artworks by renowned visual artists as well as the regular dance, music and theater performances.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Govt takes a beating on terrorism
Govt takes a beating on terrorismKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Factions in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) hailed the government on Saturday for helping to promote democracy in the country but blasted it over its poor handling of terrorism.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
IWA, Ramli to hold bazaars
IWA, Ramli to hold bazaars INDONESIA: Two upcoming bazaars in Jakarta will offer the opportunity for shoppers to snap up some bargains, and do some social good in the process.The Indian Women's Association (IWA) will hold an international charity bazaar on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Going with the flow at Oktoberfest
Going with the flow at OktoberfestTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Munich's famous Oktoberfest is much more than beer drinking and Bavarian food, it also involves lots of foot-stomping and hand clapping -- as one lucky Indonesian man found out at this country's version of the...
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
TV Program: Sunday, September 26, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, September 26, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:30 Children's Show9:00 Music: Delta10:30 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:00 TV Drama12:30 p.m. English for Fun1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Zooming5:00 Robocon6:30 Talk Show: Obrolan Wong...
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Touch and go: Tuina handles an ailing body
Touch and go: Tuina handles an ailing bodyElvera N. Makki, Contributor, Jakarta At a glance, tuina might look similar to ordinary massage but it should never be taken as merely a fun rubdown. The Chinese consider it serious business for health, and it's now available in Jakarta.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
If you go ...
If you go ... Getting there: A number of airlines, such as Garuda Indonesia, Eva Air and China Airlines, have direct flights from Jakarta to Taipei. Airfares average US$450 to $475 roundtrip. Tour packages are less expensive; a four-day tour package from Jakarta to Taipei, including hotels, local...
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Visiting Oriental Circus flips with flair for fun
Visiting Oriental Circus flips with flair for funTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Claudio bravely approached the large feline and patted it on the head, then sat on a wooden bench with the tamed beast trailing behind.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
In the clear: A house of glass without full exposure
In the clear: A house of glass without full exposureMaria Endah Hulupi, Contributor, Jakarta You know the old adage about people in glass houses, but glass doors and walls, combined with wooden screens, can make for quietly comfortable and stylish modern living.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Pro-Susilo parties start jostling for Cabinet posts
Pro-Susilo parties start jostling for Cabinet postsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political parties that supported Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in the Sept. 20 runoff are accusing the retired Army general of breaching a preelection agreement, after he hinted at giving a prominent...
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Sailor feared to have bird flu
Sailor feared to have bird flu MALAYSIA: One Malaysian navy sailor remained ill with flu-like symptoms and four others recovered on Saturday as the country scrambled to determine whether potentially deadly bird flu was spreading beyond a quarantined northern state.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
PKB 'freezes' Yogya chapter
PKB 'freezes' Yogya chapter INDONESIA: The National Awakening Party (PKB) has officially suspended operations at its Yogyakarta chapter and appointed a caretaker to select new executives to fill leadership positions. In a letter dated Sept.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Spas open their doors to men for a soft couch
Spas open their doors to men for a soft couchBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was a mere four years ago that spas to pamper us into the never-never land of complete relaxation received the lofty stamp of approval as the latest "trend" from leading women's magazine Femina.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Giant looking for late replacement
Giant looking for late replacementMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Giant Asia Racing Team of Taiwan was caught one rider short of the minimum four required for the Dji Sam Soe Tour d'Indonesia after the abrupt withdrawal of Ahad Kazemi Sarai here on Saturday.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Sitcom star Sukma Ayu dead at 25
Sitcom star Sukma Ayu dead at 25The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Actress Sukma Ayu, who played tomboy Rohaye in the hit TV sitcom Kecil Kecil Jadi Manten, died on Saturday afternoon of heart failure at her home in Bukit Sentul, West Java. She was 25.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Morisette set to come on over, fingers crossed
Morisette set to come on over, fingers crossedHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta You oughta know that one of the most important contemporary artists is coming to town.You oughta realize that the recent Australian Embassy blast has scared away some foreign musicians (Alicia Keys, bond) slated to...
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
A feast for the eyes
A feast for the eyes The inclusion of visual arts in this year's Art Summit Indonesia takes the international festival to a new level, presenting artworks by renowned visual artists as well as the regular dance, music and theater performances.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Touch and go: Tuina handles with care an ailing body
Touch and go: Tuina handles with care an ailing bodyElvera N. Makki, Contributor, Jakarta=========================================================== STANDFIRST: At a glance, tuina might look similar to ordinary massage but it should never be considered merely a fun rubdown.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
New Assembly to have a speaker and three deputies
New Assembly to have a speaker and three deputiesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will have one speaker and three deputies that will reflect the composition of the House of Representatives (DPR) and the Regional Representatives Council (DPD),...
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Sandy takes on Chan in final
Sandy takes on Chan in finalMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Second-seed Sandy Gumulya of Indonesia will be challenged by surprise package Chan Yung-Jan of Taiwan in the final of the US$10,000 Indonesia Women's Circuit tennis tournament here on Sunday.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Where is the justice in this world?
Where is the justice in this world?Jacinta Hannaford, Contributor, Jakarta There's nothing like another bombing to get people thinking about what life means to them all over again.A few days before the bombing at the Australian Embassy on Sept.
Sun, 26 Sep 2004
Feeling Blue: The boys make a showing, finally
Feeling Blue: The boys make a showing, finallyHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta First there was the gokart accident, and then came the SARS epidemic and the inevitable, foreboding travel warning.So the Australian Embassy blast earlier this month could have been another good reason for British...
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 24, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 24, 2004 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades...
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Architect sensitively reuses materials
Architect sensitively reuses materialsTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaForty-six-year-old Eko Agus Prawoto is just like anyone interested in old buildings: He always feels guilty when going along Jl.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Congratulations to Susilo, Megawati
Congratulations to Susilo, MegawatiFrom Media IndonesiaI congratulate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who looks set to win the first direct presidential election, and incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri on their efforts to maintain democracy in Indonesia.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Thailand to propose ASEAN lottery
Thailand to propose ASEAN lotteryTHAILAND: Thailand will propose setting up an ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) lottery, minus its Muslim members, at the first regional conference of government lotteries over the weekend, media reports said on Friday.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
JP;IWA;CD;
JP;IWA;CD; ANPAs..r.. TNI-cigarette-sport Heptathlon marks TNI anniversary JP/9/BRIEF Sextathlon marks TNI anniversary JAKARTA: Fitness enthusiasts are challenged to test their physical endurance in the Dji Sam Soe Arena, a sporting competition that combines hiking, climbing, cycling, canoeing,...
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
City mulls possibility of bicycle lane
City mulls possibility of bicycle laneDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaResponding to calls from the public, the Jakarta Environmental Management Agency (BPLHD) will carry out a feasibility study to create bicycle lanes in the capital.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Bogor councillors fear detention
Bogor councillors fear detentionTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorThe detention of Bogor deputy mayor Mochamad Sahid has made reelected council members cringe over a possibility that they may face a similar fate, as they had acknowledged the misuse of Rp 5.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Security concerns make SBY consider palace home
Security concerns make SBY consider palace homeTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaImagine a convoy of cars transporting the Indonesian president and security detail from the suburb of Cibubur en route to the State Palace in Central Jakarta during peak hour traffic.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Maluku official stands trial in refugee aid abuse case
Maluku official stands trial in refugee aid abuse caseM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonThe Ambon District Court opened on Friday the trial of a senior Maluku social welfare official charged with misappropriating some 1,975 tons of rice worth Rp 4.1 billion (US$455,555) in refugee aid.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Councillors detained for alleged graft
Councillors detained for alleged graft LUWUK, Central Sulawesi: Prosecutors at Luwuk, the capital of Banggai regency here, have arrested three councillors for their alleged roles in an Rp 2.2 billion (US$234,042) corruption case.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
UI lecturers not committed to teaching
UI lecturers not committed to teachingFrom KompasMy two sons are studying at the University of Indonesia (UI) and I, too, have taken extension courses at UI before.From our own experience studying at UI, I regret to have to say that many UI lecturers are not committed to their teaching profession.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Teater Garasi takes Tjut Nyak to summit
Teater Garasi takes Tjut Nyak to summitThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWomen are a constant theme in choreographer Elly D. Lutan's work with her community dance group, the Dedy Lutan Dance Company. This time, she is bringing the story of Acehnese woman Tjut Nyak to the stage.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
Santika to offer fashion luncheon
Santika to offer fashion luncheonYOGYAKARTA: Top fashion designers will show off their latest creations at Santika Hotel's fashion luncheon, "The Inspiration of Nature", at lunchtime on Saturday.The event on Jl.