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Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Govt told to ratify UN resolution on antiterrorism
Govt told to ratify UN resolution on antiterrorismMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has no other choice but to ratify UN Security Council Resolution No. 1373/2001 on a variety of action to fight international terrorism, in order to effectively combat terrorism at home, a...
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Acehnese youths want to choose their own leaders
Acehnese youths want to choose their own leadersKanis Dursin The Jakarta Post Tamiang, East AcehIt was only 7 a.m., but hundreds of students had already gathered on the Tamiang Islamic University campus, a two-hectare compound from where King Tengku Arifin ruled in the 19th century.By 8 a.m.
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Economic growth to reach 4 percent
Economic growth to reach 4 percent JAKARTA: The city will likely see more than 4 percent economic growth this year, a councillor said.Sumiyati Soekarno, deputy chairwoman of Commission B on economic affairs at the City Council, said on Wednesday that the sectors that enjoyed significant growth were...
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Government ups security for public, vital facilities
Government ups security for public, vital facilitiesBudianto Hananto, The Jakarta Post, Bandung In anticipation of further terrorist attacks, the government has tightened security in all vital and public facilities across the country while encouraging the public to be vigilant and inform the police...
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Buying directly from producers, why not...
Buying directly from producers, why not...Sri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post Yogyakarta If you feel confused about which handicrafts to bring home from your visit to Yogyakarta, don't be ashamed. You have all the reason to feel that way.
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Take your own projector to the meeting
Take your own projector to the meetingZatni Arbi, Contributor, Jakarta First of all, those of you who think that you need faster Internet access and e-mail on your cell phones now have more choice. In addition to the IM3 GPRS service, which has been around for some time, Telkomsel -- which claims...
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Acehnese youths want to choose their own leaders
Acehnese youths want to choose their own leadersKanis Dursin, The Jakarta Post, Tamiang, East Aceh It was only 7 a.m., but hundreds of students had already gathered on the Tamiang Islamic University campus, a two-hectare compound from where King Tengku Arifin ruled in the 19th century.By 8 a.m.
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Economy at risk after Bali horror
Economy at risk after Bali horrorBerni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Jakarta Economists feared a panic sell-off of rupiah and stocks and an overall weakening of the economy following the deadliest terrorist strike this country has ever seen, in a reaction that could stoke inflation and capital...
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Nation unites in condemning bombing
Nation unites in condemning bombingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Condemnation poured in from around the country on Sunday against the worst bombing in Indonesia's history, which killed nearly 200 people on the resort island of Bali.
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Asian Games medal tally
Asian Games medal tally BUSAN, South Korea (JP): Medal tally after day 15 on Sunday. (gold, silver, bronze, total): China 149 80 72 301 South Korea 92 77 81 250 Japan 44 72 70 186 Kazakhstan 18 26 30 74 Uzbekistan 15 12 24 51 Thailand 14 18 10 42 India 11 12 13 36 Taiwan 10 17 25 52 North Korea 9...
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Asian Games medal tally
Asian Games medal tally BUSAN, South Korea (JP): Medal tally after Day 14 of the 14th Asian Games on Saturday. Country Gold Silver Bronze Total China 139 77 65 281 South Korea 81 73 80 234 Japan 43 68 68 179 Kazakhstan 18 21 27 66 Thailand 10 14 9 33 Uzbekistan 10 11 22 43 India 10 10 12 32 Taiwan...
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Asian Games medal tally
Asian Games medal tally BUSAN, South Korea (JP): Medal tally after day 15 on Sunday. Gold Silver Bronze Total China 149 80 72 301 South Korea 92 77 81 250 Japan 44 72 70 186 Kazakhstan 18 26 30 74 Uzbekistan 15 12 24 51 Thailand 14 18 10 42 India 11 12 13 36 Taiwan 10 17 25 52 North Korea 9 11 13...
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
It's Indonesia vs S. Korea again in men's singles final
It's Indonesia vs S. Korea again in men's singles finalNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea Men's singles shuttler Taufik Hidayat became the last Indonesian hope to grab the fourth gold medal at the Busan 2002 Asian Games after he accomplished a personal vendetta against host...
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Sutiyoso urged to reveal five-year plan immediately
Sutiyoso urged to reveal five-year plan immediatelyBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A week after his inauguration, Governor Sutiyoso has not announced his plans for the city, prompting urban analysts to urge the city's chief executive to immediately announce the program for his second...
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Security men involved in illicit businesses
Security men involved in illicit businessesMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang It is no longer a secret that many police and military officers are involved in illicit businesses in many cities and towns across the country, and that would apparently include Tangerang.
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Nurses cry foul over low pay
Nurses cry foul over low pay BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Hundreds of nurses in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, criticized the management of Ulin General Hospital for paying below the set basic wage for the province."Our monthly salary is only Rp 150,000.
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Police vow to get bombers in one month
Police vow to get bombers in one monthI Wayan Juniartha and Rita A. Wididana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Bali Police chief Brig. Gen. Budi Setyawan promised here on Sunday morning that he would arrest the perpetrators of the deadly car bombing that killed over 182 people within one month or...
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Philippines on alert, condemns Indonesian bomb blasts
Philippines on alert, condemns Indonesian bomb blastsAgencies, Zamboanga/Manila The Philippines on Sunday condemned as a terrorist act the bomb attack that killed at least 182 people on the Indonesian island resort of Bali and stepped up security at key installations.
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Bali: One-stop shopping center for handicrafts
Bali: One-stop shopping center for handicraftsRita A. Widiadana The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Like all aspects of Balinese life, the intricately carved wooden sculptures, bamboo basketwork, silver and gold jewelry, and textiles are linked to religious and traditional beliefs on the island.
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
'Other officials are also corrupt'
'Other officials are also corrupt' Attorney General M.A. Rachman is under fire due to his failure to reveal some of his assets to the Public Servant's Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN). This has sparked public controversy, especially as he holds the top position in the law enforcement field.
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
1. BOMB: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. BOMB: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12Fallout from Bali blast also felt in Jakarta2. PROGRAM: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24Sutiyoso urged to reveal five-year plan immediately3. BACKING: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 37Security men involved in illicit businesses4.
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Shantung mayor cancels visit
Shantung mayor cancels visit SURABAYA: The mayor of China's Shantung city has canceled a visit to the East Java capital of Surabaya due to security concerns, the chairman of the Chinese Community Association, Lim Oei Yen, said on Sunday.
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Aussie patrol boat collides with trawler
Aussie patrol boat collides with trawler AUSTRALIA: An Indonesian fishing vessel sank after a collision with an Australian Navy patrol boat, defense ministry officials said. The HMAS Geralton approached the 12 to 15-meter wooden boat before dawn on suspicion that it was fishing illegally in...
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Critics reacted negatively to Indonesian Bank Restructuring
Critics reacted negatively to Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's (IBRA) instruction to PT Holdiko Perkasa last week to sell by year's end 17 equity assets, with most considering it an irrational move that could result in a fire sale at a great loss to taxpayers.
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Provincial administrations attracted to prestigious airline industry
Provincial administrations attracted to prestigious airline industryA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Emboldened by the autonomy law, which has given provinces larger incomes and greater power to manage their own economic affairs, several rich administrations are trying their luck in a...
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Anti-Americanism in East Asia
Anti-Americanism in East AsiaJusuf Wanandi, Member, Board of Trustees, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta At a Conference in Wye River, Maryland, a few days before Sept. 11, 2002, someone asked why anti-American sentiment is on the rise.
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Illegal parking fees at Senayan
Illegal parking fees at SenayanFrom KompasI have been to Istora Senayan, Central Jakarta, several times to watch badminton matches or exhibitions. Every time I wanted to park my car someone always came over to ask for Rp 3,000 (which I consider too much) in an impolite manner.
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Preliminary list of people killed in Bali bomb blasts:
Preliminary list of people killed in Bali bomb blasts: ------------------------------------------------------ 1. Mugianto (M), Indonesia 2. Kadek Beri Prima (M), Indonesia 3. Anna Sesilia Aviles (F), Equador 4. Christhoper Bradford (M), Singapore 5. DJ Sari Club (M), Indonesia 6. Josua K.
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
Bali blasts may reveal al-Qaeda fingerprints
Bali blasts may reveal al-Qaeda fingerprintsJane Macartney, Reuters, Singapore With hindsight, the warning signs of this weekend's devastating bomb blasts in Bali were clear for all to see.An American soldier killed in a Philippines bomb blast; a grenade outside the U.S.
Mon, 14 Oct 2002
JITF unlikely to clear $29b debt load
JITF unlikely to clear $29b debt loadBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF) may not be able to settle all of the US$29 billion in debt it must help restructure, but analysts see progress as companies press their massive debts to more sustainable levels.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Whither sports development in Indonesia?
Whither sports development in Indonesia?Novan Iman Santosa and Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Busan/Jakarta Hendri, not his real name, was stunned upon seeing his idol, shuttler Taufik Hidayat, lose to host player Shon Seung-mo of South Korea in the 14th Asian Games (Asiad) men's team...
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Asian Games medal tally
Asian Games medal tally BUSAN, South Korea (JP): Medal tally after Day 14 of the 14th Asian Games on Saturday. Country Gold Silver Bronze Total China 139 77 65 281 South Korea 81 73 80 234 Japan 43 68 68 179 Kazakhstan 18 21 27 66 Thailand 10 14 9 33 Uzbekistan 10 11 22 43 India 10 10 12 32 Taiwan...
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
'Magic hands' create modern, tranquil home
'Magic hands' create modern, tranquil homeMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The house is located on busy Jl. Cipete Raya, South Jakarta, but the owners, a young couple, want to escape the hustle and bustle of the street.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Calcium intake, exercise help reduce risk of osteoporosis
Calcium intake, exercise help reduce risk of osteoporosisMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While strolling along the dairy aisle at supermarkets, people will easily spot high-calcium milk for adults to prevent osteoporosis.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Go fly a kite over Jakarta -- but watch out!
Go fly a kite over Jakarta -- but watch out! In these difficult times for the great metropolis of Jakarta it is good to see that so much of its population is still able to indulge in the simpler pleasures of life.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Buying directly from producers, why not...
Buying directly from producers, why not...Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta If you feel confused about which handicrafts to bring home from your visit to Yogyakarta, don't be ashamed. You have all the reason to feel that way.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Life is better 'Six Feet Under'
Life is better 'Six Feet Under'Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Are you mad at him or at the fact that we're all gonna die?"This question is asked during the first episode of Six Feet Under, an HBO original series that explores the issue of death through a dysfunctional family that owns a...
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
It's a hard life ...
It's a hard life ... Fortune has yet to shine (or may never shine) on Nurdin, 42, and his five-year-old son, Jamal, as hardship follows them and forces them to scavenge from leftovers to survive. The farmer and his son, who hail from West Java, have lived for two years in the area around Jakarta's...
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Sebastian Gunawan: Western-influenced charm in second line
Sebastian Gunawan: Western-influenced charm in second lineHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What is West and what is East, designer Biyan Wanaatmadja once asked."Everybody has different strengths and sensitivity.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Plight of illegal migrant workers
Plight of illegal migrant workersYusup Priyasudiarja, Contributor, Yogyakarta Memburu Ringgit, Membagi Kemiskinan, Fakta di Balik Migrasi Orang Sasak ke Malaysia (Hunting Ringgit, Sharing Poverty, The Facts Behind the Migration of the Sasak People to Malaysia); By Abdul Haris; Pustaka Pelajar,...
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Trying something different, but not too different, in Koh Samui
Trying something different, but not too different, in Koh SamuiTantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post Koh Samui, ThailandWhen I first set foot on Koh Samui, Thailand, my immediate reaction was that the island was not all that much different from Bali.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Bali: One-stop shopping center for handicrafts
Bali: One-stop shopping center for handicraftsRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Like all aspects of Balinese life, the intricately carved wooden sculptures, bamboo basketwork, silver and gold jewelry, and textiles are linked to religious and traditional beliefs on the island.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Man arrested for random shootings
Man arrested for random shootings INDONESIA: Police revealed Saturday they had arrested a suspect in last month's shooting on Jl. Juanda III, Central Jakarta, which claimed three lives and injured two passersby.City police chief of detectives Sr. Comr.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Karateka Hasan gives RI third gold
Karateka Hasan gives RI third gold Indonesian athletes contributed one gold medal, one silver medal and two bronze medals on the 14th day of the Busan 2002 Asian Games on Saturday, which means it is likely that the National Sports Council (KONI) will fail to achieve its own target of six golds.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
TV Program: Sunday, October 13, 2002
TV Program: Sunday, October 13, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News7:30 Sports8:00 Quiz8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cartoon10:30 Music11:00 Maskum Show12:30 p.m. Traditional Comedy2:00 TV Drama3:00 Documentary 3:30 Religious Teachings4:30 Music5:00 Sports6:00 News7:00 TV Drama7:30...
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
U.S. issues travel warning for citizens
U.S. issues travel warning for citizensAntara, Jakarta The United States has issued a travel warning to its citizens around the world, including Indonesia, about the existence of threats to their safety.The warning, a copy of which was sent to Antara by the U.S.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Dongre hopes India can become a fashion mecca
Dongre hopes India can become a fashion meccaHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The collections of Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre displayed here recently were just what I had imagined they would be: rich in detail and color.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Jakarta offers many good places for souvenir hunters
Jakarta offers many good places for souvenir huntersSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta As in other tourist destinations all around the world, most airports or star-rated hotels in culturally rich Indonesia provide a special counter displaying typical handicrafts as souvenirs for visitors.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
RI shuttlers maintain hopes in Asian Games
RI shuttlers maintain hopes in Asian GamesNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea Indonesia's badminton players maintained a firm determination to do better than in their male counterparts had done in the team event on Saturday, with an exception of the men's doubles event.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002
Teen students have fun with theater
Teen students have fun with theaterHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Director and founder of Teater Koma group, N. Riantiarno, now has a clear idea of what it is like to deal with hundreds of junior high school students.