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Wed, 17 Oct 2001
Sudi apologizes to residents
Sudi apologizes to residents SURABAYA: Incumbent East Java Military Chief Maj. Gen. Sudi Silalahi, who will hand over his post to Maj. Gen. Achmad Djunaedi Sikki soon, apologized to the people of East Java for possible mistakes he had made during his tenure.
Wed, 17 Oct 2001
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in SurabayaPerformance* Theater: Faust written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, directed by Wawan Sofwan, the auditorium of the Petra Christ University, Jl. Siwalan Kerto 121-131, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 10.Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Tel.
Wed, 17 Oct 2001
Medical team to Afghanistan
Medical team to Afghanistan JAKARTA: The Indonesian chapter of the Association of Medical Doctors of Asia (AMDA) International will soon send a medical team to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border area to provide medical services for Afghan refugees following the United States-led military attacks, an...
Wed, 17 Oct 2001
Megawati off to Shanghai for APEC summit
Megawati off to Shanghai for APEC summitFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to leave for Shanghai, China, on Wednesday to attend an annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, the palace announced on Tuesday.
Wed, 17 Oct 2001
Closure of garbage dump provokes health worries
Closure of garbage dump provokes health worriesAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya In the rainy season approaches, Surabaya, the East Java provincial capital with a population of 2.4 million, is facing the threat of diarrhea and dengue fever epidemics following the forced closure of a...
Wed, 17 Oct 2001
New wushu rule benefits RI in 2002 Asiad
New wushu rule benefits RI in 2002 AsiadMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Wushu Association (WI) looks set to take advantage of the adoption of a new game rule at the Asian Games to be held in Pusan, South Korea, next September.
Wed, 17 Oct 2001
Jakarta inundated by heavy traffic jams
Jakarta inundated by heavy traffic jamsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Traffic ground to a complete halt along Jakarta's main roads on Tuesday, mainly due to a heavy downpour that fell for several hours in the afternoon."What a horrible traffic jam.
Wed, 17 Oct 2001
MUI softens stance on RI-U.S. diplomatic ties
MUI softens stance on RI-U.S. diplomatic tiesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) has softened its demand that the Indonesian government freeze diplomatic ties with the U.S. in protest of the American military campaign in Afghanistan.
Wed, 17 Oct 2001
Ignoring nation's plight for Shanghai Summit
Ignoring nation's plight for Shanghai SummitKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite recent development in Indonesia's political and economic situation, President Megawati Soekarnoputri will be among leaders to attend the 21-member Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)...
Wed, 17 Oct 2001
Government leaders told to quit top party posts
Government leaders told to quit top party postsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Calls are now mounting for government leaders to quit their positions in respective political parties in order to concentrate on their state functions and avoid conflicts of interest.
Wed, 17 Oct 2001
Government moves to cut emissions in big cities
Government moves to cut emissions in big citiesFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Long criticized for its lack of action, the government has moved to lower vehicle emission levels in Indonesia's major cities.
Wed, 17 Oct 2001
Mega urged to get tough against U.S. air strikes
Mega urged to get tough against U.S. air strikesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A former ambassador here on Tuesday urged President Megawati Soekarnoputri to adopt a tougher and more explicit stance against the United States-led air strikes against the Taliban and the al- Qaeda terrorist network.
Wed, 17 Oct 2001
Repatriation the best option
Repatriation the best option ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: Repatriation and relocation of East Timorese refugees are considered to be good options to solve the problem of food scarcity as its distribution from the Indonesian government is reducing.
Wed, 17 Oct 2001
Indonesia, Vietnam eye pact to lift coffee prices
Indonesia, Vietnam eye pact to lift coffee pricesDow Jones, Singapore A meeting between coffee exporters from Vietnam and Indonesia next week may lead to a draft trade agreement to boost sagging coffee export prices, according to the Association of Indonesian Coffee Exporters, or AEKI.
Wed, 17 Oct 2001
Zebra Cross operation
Zebra Cross operationFrom Pelita The Jakarta Police have launched three operations simultaneously, one of them being Zebra Operation to discipline drivers. Regrettably, the operation has turned out to be very ineffective as many public bus drivers are getting more reckless by the day.
Wed, 17 Oct 2001
Investment in oil, gas sector decline, says official
Investment in oil, gas sector decline, says officialMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Tuesday that many oil companies had shelved their investment plans in the country during the first nine months of this year due particularly to increasing...
Wed, 17 Oct 2001
'Warung Solidaritas' no ordinary foodstall
'Warung Solidaritas' no ordinary foodstallDeni Putri, Contributor, Jakarta Warung Solidaritas looks similar to other foodstalls. Its menu also offers typical warung fare. What makes it different is that it was established by chefs from the nearby Shangri-La hotel.
Wed, 17 Oct 2001
Beazley seeks Asian help on boat people
Beazley seeks Asian help on boat peopleAgencies, Sydney Australia's opposition Labor leader Kim Beazley pledged on Tuesday a two-pronged policy to combat people smuggling involving diplomatic missions to Asia, in particular Indonesia, and the creation of a coast guard.
Wed, 17 Oct 2001
Acehnese refugees face uncertain future
Acehnese refugees face uncertain futureApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The government is still in the dark over the future of 48,404 Acehnese refugees being sheltered in regencies in North Sumatra.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
Alleged Rp 1.9b graft investigated
Alleged Rp 1.9b graft investigated TANGERANG: The Tangerang Prosecutor's Office is investigating irregularities in a Rp 1.9 billion tap water project that allegedly involved top officials from the Tangerang office of the state-run tap water company (PDAM).
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
Confiscate Soeharto's assets
Confiscate Soeharto's assetsFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe Supreme Court's ruling on Tommy Soeharto's case deeply disturbs our conscience and sense of justice. It indicates that the country's legal system and institutions cannot be relied upon to solve the insurmountable problems faced by the nation.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
Fire destroys Semarang City Hall
Fire destroys Semarang City HallAgus Maryono and Haryoso, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto, Semarang Fire gutted the eighth and ninth floors of the Semarang City Hall on Jl. Pemuda on Sunday, destroying everything on the floors, but no fatalities were reported.Semarang Mayoralty Police chief Sr. Comr.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
High tides at full moon may cause floods
High tides at full moon may cause floodsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While many associate a full moon with romance, this rainy season a full moon could also mean flooding.The tides are high during full moon, which this month occurs on Oct. 31.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
By Hendarsyah Tarmizi
By Hendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post More producers open on-line shops to reach buyers Many local furniture companies have turned to the Internet to increase sales. Although they mostly operate in remote locations, in e-commerce, they are ahead of companies in other business lines.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
Jacob concedes tough fight in defending workers' rights
Jacob concedes tough fight in defending workers' rightsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea admitted on Saturday that his office was losing ground in its efforts to defend workers' rights.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
Zebra Cross operation
Zebra Cross operationFrom PelitaThe Jakarta Police have launched three operations simultaneously, one of them being Zebra Operation to discipline drivers. Regrettably, the operation has turned out to be very ineffective as many public bus drivers are getting more reckless by the day.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
Can the Indonesian economy be saved?
Can the Indonesian economy be saved?Sjahrir, Economist, Chairman New Indonesia Alliance, Jakarta We seem to have forgotten that regardless of the escalating U.S.-Afghanistan conflict, we have been stuck in a quagmire of economic crisis for 50 months We have an extremely acute economic crisis that...
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
Indonesia gives aid to Afghans
Indonesia gives aid to Afghans JAKARTA: The Indonesian government is scheduled to send the first batch of humanitarian assistance worth of Rp 1 billion (about US$1 million) to Afghan refugees in Pakistan on Monday, according to the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI).
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
People asked to watch out for dengue fever
People asked to watch out for dengue fever JAKARTA: The city administration has alerted the public not to be complacent about the low incidence of dengue fever in October, as the dangerous disease is set to surge again during the next few months.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
No confirmation of attack on tourists
No confirmation of attack on touristsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The German Embassy in Jakarta said on Monday it had found no confirmation about media reports that two German tourists were recently received an unprovoked beating in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara province.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
2 X 16 48pt Bodoni
2 X 16 48pt Bodoni RI needs to clarify its stance on Afghanistan Geoffrey Gold Chief Executive Officer Gold Group Asia/Pacific Ltd Jakarta 2. UN -- 1 X 25 36 pt Bodoni Peace Prize boosts UN pride J.T. Nguyen Deutsche Press Agentur New York 3.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
'Nilam' the source of riches and despair
'Nilam' the source of riches and despairKasparman, Contributor, Nias, North Sumatra The shack on the side of the road is in bad shape. Part of its roof has caved in, and the wooden and bamboo walls are decaying. The garden is in total neglect and vines are starting to creep up its walls.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 News: Hallo, Metro Indonesia 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 30 minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
Acehnese learn to live with fear
Acehnese learn to live with fearRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh This is a special report of The Jakarta Post's reporter Ridwan Max Sijabat and photographer R. Berto Wedhatama, on their recent journalistic trip to Aceh. Their look says it all.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
RI to cut rubber output lift prices
RI to cut rubber output lift pricesDow Jones, Singapore Indonesia will ask its rubber farmers to shift to palm-oil planting so as to reduce world rubber supply and lift sagging world rubber prices, a senior government official said late Saturday.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
1. Americ (4x15)
1. Americ (4x15) U.S. firms praise govt measures to protect local operations 2. AFTA (2x16) Automotive industry upbeat on 2002 AFTA 3. Japan (2x18) Japan surplus falls, global slump takes toll
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
U.S. firms hail govt efforts to protect local operations
U.S. firms hail govt efforts to protect local operationsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S.-based oil companies Devon Energy and PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI) praised the Indonesian government's effort to safeguard their presence in the country amid the growing anti- American...
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
Govt should reseize military reform agenda, ICG says
Govt should reseize military reform agenda, ICG saysLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government should retake the initiative in reforming the nation's defense sector from the hands of the Indonesian Military (TNI), the International Crisis Group (ICG) has said.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
Kidnappings for new trend for pirates: Bureau
Kidnappings for new trend for pirates: BureauAssociated Press, Kuala Lumpur In a disturbing new trend, sea hijackings and kidnappings for ransom in the busy shipping lane between Malaysia and Indonesia are on the rise, a watchdog group said Monday.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
Indonesian badminton star Taufik quits over coach disappointment
Indonesian badminton star Taufik quits over coach disappointmentPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta World number five Taufik Hidayat famous for his on-court heroics as well as his penchant for controversy.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
Security uncertainty shadow over sports events
Security uncertainty shadow over sports eventsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country has again shown its vulnerability to security fears in the wake of rife anti-U.S. rallies, which have cost it a lot of sports opportunities.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
Transportation must be improved
Transportation must be improvedFrom Suara KaryaAs a public transportation user, I have really put my hopes on Agum Gumelar, the transportation minister, to bring about improvements to transportation, particularly land transportation.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
Can the Indonesian economy be saved?
Can the Indonesian economy be saved?Sjahrir, Economist, Chairman New Indonesia Alliance, Jakarta The title of this article may sound alarmist, more so in relation to a statement by Rizal Ramli, when he was chief economics minister, that economists were frightening the public unnecessarily.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
Herculean task
Herculean taskFrom Rakyat MerdekaWith a population of 210 million, Indonesia sustains offshore loans worth US$145 billion, the legacy of the New Order. These loans are made up of government loans ($70 billion) and government-guaranteed private debts, of which part of the interest and the principal...
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
The basis of solidarity
The basis of solidarity The past week was a tumultuous and exhausting one. It was tumultuous because Jakarta and other big cities seemed to have turned into miniature battlefronts between the U.S. and Afghanistan. In Jakarta it was as if Kabul was in the Monas Square and the White House on Jl.
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
Auto industry upbeat about 2002 AFTA agreement
Auto industry upbeat about 2002 AFTA agreementAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's automotive components' manufacturers expressed optimism that they would be able to survive regional competition when trade liberalization is implemented in 2002 under the ASEAN Free Trade Area...
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
Security guard punches journalist
Security guard punches journalist JAKARTA: A member of the Presidential Security Detail (Paspampres) allegedly punched a journalist from the Jawa Pos daily while he was covering the United Development Party (PPP)'s two-day national working meeting at the Millennium Hotel in Central Jakarta on...
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
Becak drivers participate in story telling competition
Becak drivers participate in story telling competitionAnnastashya Emmanuelle The Jakarta Post Jakarta Could story telling become an alternative occupation for becak (pedicab) drivers whose vehicles have been seized by the city administration? Not quite, according to some of the drivers, but...
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
What are Indonesia's responsibilities to Afghanistan?
What are Indonesia's responsibilities to Afghanistan?Geoffrey Gold Chief Executive Officer Gold Group Asia/Pacific Ltd Jakarta Despite the goodwill generated by President Megawati Soekarnoputri's timely visits to the United States and Japan to promote investment and aid, global media attention is...
Tue, 16 Oct 2001
'Becak' drivers participate in story-telling contest
'Becak' drivers participate in story-telling contestAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Could story-telling become an alternative occupation for becak (pedicab) drivers whose vehicles have been seized by the city administration?Not quite, according to some of the drivers, but...