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Wed, 07 Jun 2000
Graha Medika responds
Graha Medika responds In response to Ms. Lina's letter published in The Jakarta Post on June 2, 2000 titled Parking at Graha Medika, we would like to clarify as follows:First of all, we honestly express our gratitude for your input.
Tue, 07 Jan 1997
Johnson gets green signal
Johnson gets green signal JAKARTA (JP): The immigration department of the Ministry of Justice said yesterday that Earvin "Magic" Johnson would be allowed to perform at the Senayan Indoor Stadium here tomorrow and Thursday as long as he is accompanied by a Ministry of Health medical team.
Tue, 18 May 2004
Train signal breaks, four people killed
Train signal breaks, four people killed MEDAN, North Sumatra: At least four people were killed and another severely wounded as a train hit a container truck in Deli Serdang regency, North Sumatra, on Monday.
Tue, 12 Jul 2005
Driver ignored signal in train crash
Driver ignored signal in train crashBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA signal malfunction was the main cause of a train crash that killed five people and injured over 100 others in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta on June 30, the National Commission for Transportation Safety (KNKT) said on...
Tue, 03 Apr 2001
Man nabbed over theft of train signal cables
Man nabbed over theft of train signal cables JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of train passengers, mostly commuters, were stranded for hours on Monday after three men cut and stole signal transmission cables spanning between the Gondangdia railway station and the Cikini railway station.
Mon, 07 Feb 2005
ITB scientist wins award
ITB scientist wins award JAKARTA: Bambang Riyanto Trilaksono, a lecturer and researcher at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), has won the 2004 Science and Technology Award from the Indonesian Toray Science Foundation (ITSF) for his research on robust signal procession.
Tue, 26 Sep 2000
Four killed in Cimahi train crash
Four killed in Cimahi train crash BANDUNG (JP): Four people were killed when an Argogede train, serving the Jakarta-Bandung route, rammed into a minivan and pedicab at a railway crossing on Sunday evening.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Signal problem disrupts train service
Signal problem disrupts train service JAKARTA: Train service between the Gambir and Manggarai stations was disrupted on Friday due to problems with train signals, causing long delays for commuters and long distance travelers alike.
Tue, 04 Jul 1995
Pedestrians second class citizens
Pedestrians second class citizensFrom Berita BuanaUnlike in many other countries, pedestrians in Indonesia seem to be regarded as second class citizens. Can you imagine, we pedestrians must give way to sidewalk vendors who sell their merchandise on the pavement? Besides, motor cyclists sometimes...
Fri, 02 Jun 2000
Parking at Graha Medika
Parking at Graha MedikaFrom KompasIn March, my family and I traveled from Bandung to Jakarta to see one of our relatives who was being treated at Graha Medika Hospital. We were at the hospital for about 30 minutes. When we returned to our car, the front right signal lamp was on the ground.
Fri, 01 Aug 1997
Cellular phone problem
Cellular phone problem When Telkomsel started issuing its Kartu Halo card, I was one of the first customers who rushed to get one of these seemingly new and improved GSM cellular phone services. But I was disappointed to find out that many parts of Jakarta would not be covered by Telkomsel.
Wed, 11 Jan 1995
Telephone interference
Telephone interference I'm offering the following comments in response to a letter to Bisnis Indonesia which was published in the "Your Letters" section of The Jakarta Post (Jan. 3, 1995). The writer of the letter complained of radio frequency interference (RFI) to telephones in the vicinity of a...
Wed, 13 May 2009
Carrefour Combats KPPU Allegations
indeed, it is a complete abuse of the intent of the antimonopoly law. it's a clear attempt to intimidate a successful business, and only because it is foreign owned.this whole murky process sends a very negative signal to companies wanting to invest into indonesia.
Sat, 03 May 1997
Women's poverty, an alarming signal
Women's poverty, an alarming signal I was struck by an article in the Sunday edition (April 30, 1997) of the Media Indonesia daily titled Kemiskinan Perempuan (Women's poverty).The article was written by Prof. Dr.
Mon, 01 Mar 1999
A confusing signal
A confusing signal As soon as the realities of the economic crisis hit Indonesia, a program of economic rehabilitation and reform was begun with the banking sector given first priority for treatment. This was sensible because the banking sector constitutes the main artery of the economy.
Mon, 07 Dec 1998
Silicon implant turns professor into 'cyborg'
Silicon implant turns professor into 'cyborg' JAKARTA: In a bold experiment, British scientist Kevin Warwick has had a silicon chip transponder surgically implanted in his forearm to communicate remotely with computers which can operate the doors and lights and control the temperature in his office...
Tue, 12 Jul 2005
1. Pepres -- 1 x 38
1. Pepres -- 1 x 38 People living on E. Canal site face eviction 2. Crash -- 1 x 28 Driver ignored signal in train crash 3. Library -- 2 x 16 Mobile libraries reach out to people 4. Airport -- 1 x 40 Budiarto air base fits bill as air cargo hub 5.
Fri, 13 Oct 1995
Ad correction
Ad correction In the advertisement by Westinghouse Brake & Signal Co. (Aust.) Ltd. which appeared on this page on Monday, October 9, the first paragraph should read ... "at forty three railway stations in Central Java" instead of "Central Jaya".
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
1. mideast --- 1 x 5 cols (36)
1. mideast --- 1 x 5 cols (36) Gunfire at Arafat's HQ, Pope appeals for peace 2. aceh -- 2 x 3 cols (21) 11 suspected GAM members killed in fresh fighting 3. preman -- 2 x 4 cols (22) Mob raids signal return of political thuggery 4. korea -- 1 x 5 cols (35) RI lacks national discipline: Megawati
Mon, 10 Apr 2000
Legitimacy on the wane
Legitimacy on the wane For four months, Gus Dur (President Abdurrahman Wahid) and Mega (Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri) have joined hands in running the government. Many problems have been resolved, but many new ones have arisen.
Thu, 25 Jun 2015
Japan contributes to ASEAN, India in retail, railway
AEON Mall, a subsidiary of Japan's largest retailer AEON Group, recently launched its first shopping mall in Indonesia. The massive facility is developed and operated by AMSL, in partnership with AEON and the local real estate giant, Sinar Mas Land.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Good signal
Good signal A number of foreign manufacturers have decided to relocate their businesses to Indonesia. This is good news for the country, which is thirsting for foreign capital to spur its economy. Matsushita Battery Industrial Co. Ltd.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
ASEM ministers hope to send positive signal ahead of WTO
ASEM ministers hope to send positive signal ahead of WTOPeter Harmsen, Agence France-Presse, Dalian, China Asian and European economic ministers gathering in China hope to send a strong signal on the need to revive stalled global trade talks at a crucial WTO meeting this fall, officials and...
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Asian, European ministers hope to send positive signal ahead of WTO talks
Asian, European ministers hope to send positive signal ahead of WTO talks by Peter Harmsen Agence France-Presse Dalian, ChinaAsian and European economic ministers gathering in China hope to send a strong signal on the need to revive stalled global trade talks at a crucial WTO meeting this fall,...
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Kabelvision's
Kabelvision's poor service Last September I had Kabelvision installed in my office in Semanggi, Jakarta, in order to access the Internet via cable. That was the beginning of a very frustrating and completely unfruitful relationship with the company, which continues to this day.
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
1. DISCOURSE: 36 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 50
1. DISCOURSE: 36 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 50 Strongest signal of intentions will be new Cabinet lineup 2. UMNO: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 Abdullah prods Malays in landmark speech 3. HAITI: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 32 Death toll in Haiti floods tops 1,000 4.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Golkar's defiant politicians signal possibility of return
Golkar's defiant politicians signal possibility of return JAKARTA (JP): Several Golkar politicians who deserted the party during the past general election attended an official party gathering on Friday, signaling the possibility of their return.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Kabelvision's poor service
Kabelvision's poor service Last September I had Kabelvision installed in my office in Semanggi, Jakarta, in order to access the Internet via cable. That was the beginning of a very frustrating and completely unfruitful relationship with the company, which continues to this day.
Wed, 27 Apr 1994
Better safety for
Better safety for Jakarta's trains The state-owned railway company is replacing the hand-operated signal points at major railway stations in the greater Jakarta area with computerized signal systems in order to improve operational safety.
Thu, 06 Mar 1997
Six Jakarta climbers missing on Mount Semeru
Six Jakarta climbers missing on Mount Semeru JAKARTA (JP): Rescue workers failed yesterday to find six mountain climbers reported missing on Mount Semeru in East Java.A Search and Rescue (SAR) official at the West Poncokusumo Command Post, Waris, told The Jakarta Post that three SAR groups swept...
Wed, 05 Oct 2005
Bali bombing
Bali bombing Bali's latest incident illustrates how much harder it is to prevent attacks than it is to carry them out. Terrorists have their own ways of delivering their macabre messages.In the most recent case, Saturday's repeat bombings on the tourist island of Bali, a clear signal was sent to...
Wed, 20 Mar 2002
Train collision injures eight
Train collision injures eightA commuter train hit two cars and three motorcycles at a railway crossing on Jl. Hasyim Ashari in Roxy, West Jakarta, injuring eight people on Tuesday at about 5 p.m. The gate arm at the railway crossing had not been closed completely when the train passed.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
More players to liven up the TV industry
More players to liven up the TV industryBy Gatot JAKARTA (JP): In Indonesia, privatization of television has been rapid since 1989, when the first private pay-TV service was introduced.There are now six private channels (RCTI, SCTV, TPI, Indosiar, ANteve and MetroTV) and one government channel...
Mon, 20 May 2002
Get CD-quality sound with your own TV
Get CD-quality sound with your own TVL. Gatot S., Contributor, Jakarta At present, Indonesian television viewers have one state-owned station and 10 private stations to choose from, following the launch of several private TV stations early last year.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Indonesia, Brazil to set up alliance with East Timor
Indonesia, Brazil to set up alliance with East Timor JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Brazil agreed on Tuesday to set up a coalition with East Timor to speed up the recovery agenda in the former Indonesian province.
Wed, 14 Jan 1998
The wrong signal -- IMF's role in Asia
The wrong signal -- IMF's role in AsiaBy Christian von Hiller BERLIN (DPA): Indonesia is threatening to be a rerun of the scenario that the world has already been observing in South Korea. After President Soeharto agreed to bow to the harsh demands made by the International Monetary Fund (IMF),...
Wed, 25 Mar 2009
Local Business Leaders Give Thumbs Up to China Currency Swap
The local banking and business community has welcomed the $15 billion bilateral currency swap deal signed by Indonesia and China on Monday as a positive signal for business activities across the country.
Sat, 15 May 2004
RI forest fires up pollution in S'pore
RI forest fires up pollution in S'poreSINGAPORE: Smoke from forest fires in the Indonesian island of Sumatra has pushed the pollution level in Singapore to its highest point so far this year, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Friday.
Tue, 08 Feb 2000
A new law to fight drug abuse
A new law to fight drug abuse The new legislation drafted by the House of Representatives to fight drugs in the country will have little meaning so long as the law continues to discriminate between people.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
A new law to fight drug abuse
A new law to fight drug abuse The new legislation drafted by the House of Representatives to fight drugs in the country will have little meaning so long as the law continues to discriminate between people.
Mon, 07 Jan 2002
High quality LCD monitors get closer to affordability
High quality LCD monitors get closer to affordabilityZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id I requested a loan of the new TFT5030 LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor from PT Compaq Indonesia the moment I read Compaq's news release on this product.
Mon, 16 Mar 2009
Emaar Withdraws From US$600 Million Lombok Project
Janeman LatulEmaar: Just the Start?The announcement that Dubai’s state-owned Emaar Properties PJSC has pulled the plug on a $600 million property project on Lombok Island may be a signal of worse to come, business players and analysts said on Sunday .
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Railway employee admits wrongdoing
Railway employee admits wrongdoing PEKALONGAN, Central Java: Sarmidi, 50, a railway employee, acknowledged on Friday that negligence on his part had led to the fatal train accident in Pekalongan recently that killed seven and injured several others.
Wed, 25 Sep 2002
Pacemaker for the slowly beating heart
Pacemaker for the slowly beating heartA. Fauzi Yahya, Contributor, Jakarta Worldwide, there are about three million people with pacemakers, a small smart device used to regulate heart rhythm, and every year, 600,000 pacemakers are implanted.
Mon, 31 Jan 2005
New method to track fingerprints found
New method to track fingerprints foundSINGAPORE: A device that captures elusive fingerprints where current methods fail has been developed at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), researchers said on Saturday.
Mon, 04 Nov 1996
Beware of the trap
Beware of the trapFrom NeracaI wish to discuss the problem regarding the traffic police at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle.Many motorists ignore the fact that when coming from the south (Jl. Sudirman) between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Fri, 02 Feb 1996
Palapa-C1 blasts off into orbit
Palapa-C1 blasts off into orbitBy I. Christianto CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida, U.S. (JP): The Atlas IIAS rocket lit up the night sky as it thrust the Palapa-C1 satellite into orbit at 8:15 p.m. on Monday (8:15 a.m. Jakarta time yesterday), 25 minutes later than scheduled.
Sat, 07 Mar 1998
Hartono cool under pressure
Hartono cool under pressure JAKARTA (JP): As the debate over the next president and vice president seems to have died down, public talk has turned more than ever to the make-up of the forthcoming cabinet.Outgoing Minister of Information R.
Sat, 06 Oct 2001
Anticipating a global recession
Anticipating a global recession So far, the Megawati cabinet has failed to announce any particular strategy to deal with a looming global economic recession. No signal has been given either on how the government intends to revitalize the domestic market.
Wed, 20 Nov 2002
Train hits bus, one dead
Train hits bus, one dead The Bengawan Solo economy-class train collided with a Continental intercity bus early on Tuesday morning in Cirebon, leaving one bus passenger dead and five others slightly injured.The deceased was identified as Suwarsono, 30.