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Persija embarks on 'mission impossible'

Persija embarks on 'mission impossible'Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian champion Persija will embark on its Asian Champions League tour of Japan with players and managers alike viewing the trip as more of an end of season holiday than a serious attempt to overcome their formidable...

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Dutch Graphic Design, Erasmus Huis, Jl. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until Nov. 3. * Indonesian Comic, the British Council, S. Wijoyo Centre, Jl. Sudirman, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.

United vision for region's cinema

United vision for region's cinemaIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 46th Asia Pacific Film Festival recently passed through Jakarta without any significant decisions being made about the future of the region's film industry.

Anthrax endemic to parts of Indonesia

Anthrax endemic to parts of IndonesiaIda Indawati Khouw, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The word anthrax now strikes fear in the hearts of many. Yet, away from all the scare mongering, what is the possibility of anthrax infection in Indonesia?Indonesia is vulnerable to the naturally occurring form of...

'Silver Town' no longer shining

'Silver Town' no longer shiningASIP A. HASANI, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Passing silverware shops along the narrow streets of the ancient town of Kota Gede -- in the southeast of downtown Yogyakarta -- will always remind Jumali of his previous silvercraft business, which no longer exists...

Persija sets out on 'mission impossible'

Persija sets out on 'mission impossible'Musthofid The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesian champion Persija will embark on its Asian Champions League tour of Japan with players and managers alike viewing the trip as more of an end of season holiday than a serious attempt to overcome their formidable...

What's it all about? Shark

What's it all about? SharkIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sharks are fish without bones, so they are grouped together with rays, skates and ratfish in the cartilaginous fish (Elasmobranchii) subclass. They live in waters all over the world, in every ocean and even in some rivers and lakes.

219 anthrax cases cured in Vietnam

219 anthrax cases cured in Vietnam VIETNAM: Doctors have diagnosed 219 people infected with anthrax in Vietnam over the past five years, but all were cured, an official in Hanoi said on Friday. Most of the patients, mainly from northern mountainous provinces populated by ethnic minority groups,...

A joint sponsorship?

A joint sponsorship? I refer to the article in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 12, 2001 titled WHO names tennis star Angie as one of its health champions.I cannot understand the rationale and criteria behind the World Health Organization's (WHO) decision to appoint Angelique Widjaja to a six-month...

Tebet holds anti-sweeping call

Tebet holds anti-sweeping call JAKARTA: Residents of Tebet in South Jakarta along with local administration and security authorities held a gathering on Friday to make a stand against sweeping campaigns on foreigners, reports said.

PDI-P House chairmanship

PDI-P House chairmanship JAKARTA: Legislator Roy B.B. Janis was elected chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) faction in the House of Representatives on Friday, replacing Arifin Panigoro.

Hamzah to visit Aceh next month

Hamzah to visit Aceh next month JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz will visit strife-torn Aceh province early in November in a bid to continue dialog with the Acehnese community, reports said on Friday.

Stop demos, offer food, prayers to Afghans: VP

Stop demos, offer food, prayers to Afghans: VPThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz asked Muslim groups to stop anti- U.S. protests because President Megawati Soekarnoputri had already accommodated their aspirations in her Oct. 14, 2001 statement.

The rains are coming

The rains are coming The utter confusion that crippled Jakarta's traffic system earlier this week was not a first for the Indonesian capital in recent years. It was, however, assuredly one of the worst.

Modern 'wayang' to grace Jakartan stage

Modern 'wayang' to grace Jakartan stageTarko Sudiarno, Contributor, Yogyakarta Despite the many modern stage performances on offer in Indonesia, wayang kulit (leather shadow puppet) can still find a special spot in the hearts of its fans.

Poland's old city Cracow expected to become sister city of Yogyakarta

Poland's old city Cracow expected to become sister city of YogyakartaOei Eng Goan, The Jakarta Post, Cracow As a country that has a myriad of historical relics and dozens of nature reserves, Poland is indeed an attractive land for tourists.

Oil executive criticizes oil and gas law

Oil executive criticizes oil and gas law Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaA top executive of a major American oil and gas firm criticized on Friday the oil and gas bill, which is expected to be passed into law next week, saying it failed to accommodate investors' interests.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Dutch Graphic Design, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until Nov. 3. * Indonesian Comic, the British Council, S. Wijoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Man stabbed to death in police raid

Man stabbed to death in police raid KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Forty-one-year-old La Mulia was stabbed to death at Marhum Bau-bau seaport, Buton, upon arrival from Ambon on Thursday.The victim was stabbed by an unidentified man after he refused to allow his bag to be examined by local police.

Shorter work hours: Textile and garment companies operating in

Shorter work hours: Textile and garment companies operating in Bandung and Majalaya, West Java, have cut their employees' work hours over the past two weeks due to a drop in orders from the United States and European countries, an executive said.

Rupiah Rates Oct.19

Rupiah Rates Oct.19 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,575.00 10,575.00 10,025.00 10,125.00Austrian schilling 1 628.14 694.12 657.66 664.59Australian dollar 1 4,853.57 5,365.76 5,081.67 5,137.43Belgian franc 1 214.26 236.77 224.33 226.

AGO seeks permission to summon Akbar

AGO seeks permission to summon AkbarThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office will submit a request to President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Monday seeking her permission to summon and question House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung over his alleged role in a graft case...

Annoying Australia

Annoying Australia Australia again! That white-skinned country to the south of Indonesia behaves like a brat. This time, Australia is annoying us just because President Megawati has made a little change in her stance regarding the U.S. attack on Afghanistan.

Caltex refuses to damn U.S., allies

Caltex refuses to damn U.S., alliesGema Setara, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru American oil company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI) rejected condemning the military strikes launched by the United States and its allies on Afghanistan, saying that it could not make a political decision because it was...

Police receives bomb threat

Police receives bomb threat JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police Headquarters received a bomb threat on Friday, prompting police to evacuate visitors from the city's vehicle registration office to allow the Gegana bomb squad to conduct a search.A duty officer at the police administration office, Brig.

Aceh refugees stranded in Cianjur

Aceh refugees stranded in Cianjur CIANJUR, West Java: At least ten families of Acehnese refugees who face an uncertain future in Cianjur, West Java, are in desperate need of financial assistance from local authorities.

Protest dashes retailers' hopes for better business

Protest dashes retailers' hopes for better businessMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The massive anti-U.S. demonstration on Friday shattered the hopes of a more conducive atmosphere which had started to emerge over the past few days among businesspeople.

API sees 2001 textile export to drop by 25%

API sees 2001 textile export to drop by 25%Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Textile Association (API) on Friday said it expected the country's 2001 textile export to decline by 25 percent from US$8.

1. Asia (3x14)

1. Asia (3x14) Asia govts turn big spenders in bad economic times 2. BI (3x12) BI to maintain tight monetary policy 3. OECD (2x18) OECD to slash 2002 growth prospects 4. Bank (2x18) Thai banks' earnings below forecasts 5. Japan freezes Taliban accounts

Public relations officers annoyed by bogus journalists

Public relations officers annoyed by bogus journalistsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several public relations officers have lodged complaints with the Press Council over the unrestrained activities of hundreds of bogus journalists, who attempt to intimidate professionals for money.

Pelti to field young players for 2002 Davis Cup tie

Pelti to field young players for 2002 Davis Cup tieNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the chances of winning slim to say the least, Indonesia is being urged to field a young team in its Asia/Oceania Zone Group 1 Davis Cup tie in New Zealand next February.

Three white tigers dead

Three white tigers deadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A former employee of the Ragunan Zoo disclosed on Friday that three white tiger cubs died last month due to what he claims was improper care and feeding by handlers of the rare animals.

Salute to 'TVRI'

Salute to 'TVRI'From Warta KotaEvery Sunday evening, TVRI airs a refreshing, interesting and entertaining program called "Dansa Yo Dansa" (Let's Dance). The live show, presented by Kris Biantoro, a famous entertainer and emcee in this country, plays an important role in enlivening the program, and...

Opposition leader's car stolen

Opposition leader's car stolen MALAYSIA: Thieves on Friday stole a car belonging to Malaysian opposition leader Azizah Ismail, the wife of jailed former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim, from right outside her home in a Kuala Lumpur suburb.

Telkom's deceptive discount?

Telkom's deceptive discount?From KompasEach time the country celebrates its Independence Day, state- owned telecommunications company Telkom offers a discount on the installation of telephone lines. Although we have registered for a telephone, when Telkom gave out the 55 percent discount and then...

A declaration of support for Washington's campaign will be

A declaration of support for Washington's campaign will be the centerpiece of the weekend APEC summit, but officials said on Friday the final text of the communique had not yet been settled.

Megawati should meet with Islamic leaders, including the kyai

Megawati should meet with Islamic leaders, including the kyai and strengthen their voice to balance the disproportionate media attention being given to the "hardliners."

Asia govts turn big spenders in bad economic times

Asia govts turn big spenders in bad economic timesJennifer Chen, Reuters, Singapore Malaysia became the latest in a long line of Asian governments trying to spend their way out of recession by announcing one of the region's most expensive fiscal stimulus packages on Friday.

The Malaysian government has slashed its expectations for

The Malaysian government has slashed its expectations for economic growth this year to between 1 percent and 2 percent because of the recent terrorist attacks in the United States, the finance ministry said Friday. But despite the uncertainty surrounding global economic recovery following the Sept.

Best athletes deserve training privilege: KONI

Best athletes deserve training privilege: KONINovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) will give the athletes that have the greatest medal-winning chances the privilege of training overseas for next year's Asian Games.

Officials make use of media

Officials make use of mediaFrom Koran Tempo I was astonished to read a news story titled Government warns Freeport and learn that Director General for Geological and Mineral Resources Wimpie S. Tjejep apparently sent a letter of warning to PT Freeport Indonesia in regard to environmental matters.

Thousands stage anti-U.S. rally

Thousands stage anti-U.S. rallyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several thousand members from the Muslim-based Justice Party (PK) participated on Friday afternoon in a rally here to condemn the U.S. bombardment of Afghanistan.The demonstration was led by the party's president Hidayat Nurwahid.

Singapore govt woos voters as opposition fumes

Singapore govt woos voters as opposition fumes Reuters SingaporeSingapore's ruling party began courting voters on Friday with its 36-year record and promises of more spending as opposition parties slammed the government for giving scant notice of the election on Nov. 3.

Refugees stance does not hamper ties with Jakarta, Canberra says

Refugees stance does not hamper ties with Jakarta, Canberra saysPeter O'Connor, Associated Press, Canberra The Australian government claimed on Friday it was making progress with Indonesia in agreements to stop people smuggling, despite reports the issue had led to a breakdown in cooperation.

'Becak' perplexes Cirebon administration

'Becak' perplexes Cirebon administrationNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon The number of becak (pedicab) drivers operating in the West Java coastal town of Cirebon has increased drastically over the last three years, a researcher has revealed.

Bush was to pursue his diplomatic offensive to rally support

Bush was to pursue his diplomatic offensive to rally support for the war on terrorism on Saturday with a host of bilateral meetings with Asia-Pacific leaders.Bush, here to enlist APEC members in the coalition behind U.S.

Students protest fuel shortage in Manado

Students protest fuel shortage in Manado MANADO, North Sulawesi: Hundreds of students of Manado University staged a demonstration, demanding local authorities and the state-owned Pertamina solve the fuel shortage that has affected the province over the last two weeks.

1. Shop: 4 cols, 2 line, 2x 24

1. Shop: 4 cols, 2 line, 2x 24Protest dashes retailers' hopes for better business 2. Ragunan - 1 col, 4 lines. 4x 6Three white tigers dead 3. Levy: 1x 24 Collection of levies halted

Tangerang halts illegal levies

Tangerang halts illegal leviesMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The Tangerang municipal administration agreed on Friday to temporarily stop collecting a road use levy imposed on truck drivers following the attacks on 16 collection booths by angry drivers.

Car thief shot to death in Jambi

Car thief shot to death in Jambi JAMBI: A car thief identified as Yah, 24, was shot dead in Tanjung Jabung for resisting arrest on Friday.Adj. Sr. Comr. Suedi Husein, chief of the Tanjung Jabung Police precinct, said police shot the suspect when he tried to escape.