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WebPasskey: A password passport for Net travelers

WebPasskey: A password passport for Net travelersBy Lim Tri Santosa BANDUNG (JP): I am only guessing at the requirements to initiate a nuclear holocaust, but after seeing most of the classic apocalypse movies, I figure that the guys in the missile room and the president have passwords.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Sketch Exhibition: Paradigma Seni Rupa Indonesia, by Srihadi Soedarsono, at Galeri Lontar, Komunitas Utan Kayu, Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Sept. 27.

WCS-IP clarifies

WCS-IP clarifies We wish to comment on the article in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 9, 1999, Six Sumatran tigers die in reservation, concerning the deaths of tigers at Way Kambas National Park in Lampung, Sumatra.

ACeS ready to compete with other regional operators

ACeS ready to compete with other regional operators JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian-based multinational satellite telecommunications firm PT Asia Cellular Satellite (ACeS) is optimistic it is ready to compete with other operators in providing satellite-based Personal Communications Services (PCS) in the...

Indofood to boost output to meet higher demand

Indofood to boost output to meet higher demand JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed food giant PT Indofood Sukses Makmur plans to raise its instant noodle production by 6.25 percent to 8.5 billion packs next year to meet an expected higher domestic and overseas demand.

Bogor woman electrocuted

Bogor woman electrocuted BOGOR (JP): A 55-year-old plantation worker was electrocuted on Thursday when she touched an electrified gate by mistake in Kranggan Puspasari village, Citeureup subdistrict, here on Thursday morning.

Miners buried alive in Pongkor mountain

Miners buried alive in Pongkor mountain BOGOR (JP): Rescue workers and local villagers on Sunday temporarily halted the search for bodies of illegal gold miners thought to be buried in a landslide on Monday beneath the mud of Pongkor mountain.

Overcoming threats to Indonesia's future prosperity

Overcoming threats to Indonesia's future prosperityBy Stephen J. Woodhouse JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to recognize and deal effectively with a number of external and internal threats to its long term development and prosperity.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 9:00 Music 10:20 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Teen Program 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Culture Program 5:30 TV Drama 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music 8:30 TV Drama 9:00 World News 9:30 Talk Show 10:30 Film:...

Philips seeks a stronger grip on Asia-Pacific

Philips seeks a stronger grip on Asia-Pacific Philips, one of the world's top consumer product manufacturers, invited members of the press from at least 10 countries in the Asia-Pacific region to Hong Kong on Aug. 18 and Aug. 19 to get a glimpse of the company's vision and its latest products.

No simple crime

No simple crime Although it is quite possible that a violation of technical banking procedures was involved in the Bank Bali scandal, the authorities should not limit their investigation merely to the criminal aspects of the case, thereby creating the impression that the fault lies with the bank's...

Two killed on eve of East Timor ballot

Two killed on eve of East Timor ballot DILI, East Timor (JP): Two people were killed in a clash between pro-Jakarta and proindependence groups here on Sunday, the eve of the landmark ballot on the troubled territory's future.

Orangutans seized from residents

Orangutans seized from residents BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: A government conservation team has confiscated seven orangutans from residents here, Antara reported on Sunday.The acting head of the Natural Conservation Office in South Kalimantan, Muchtar Bursama, said in Banjarbaru that the...

Parents report rape of toddler daughter

Parents report rape of toddler daughter JAKARTA (JP): Parents reported to Cakung Police on Friday that their four-year-old daughter had been raped by neighbors.The father, Teguh, a vegetable vendor at Klender market in East Jakarta, reported the case following his daughter's admission that she had...

Zurich Insurance Indonesia -- Partner for success

Zurich Insurance Indonesia -- Partner for success Businesses and individuals alike carry risks. The recent changes in Indonesia's corporate landscape are a prominent example. Businesses of all sizes are seeking to share their risks.

Hariyanto beats Taufik to clinch Singapore Open title, plans to shift

Hariyanto beats Taufik to clinch Singapore Open title, plans to shift SINGAPORE (AFP): Indonesian badminton ace Hariyanto Arbi swept to victory in the Singapore Open singles final Sunday -- and then lifted the lid on his surprise decision to quit his country for Singapore.

Parents demand justice for son killed in initiation

Parents demand justice for son killed in initiationBy Fabiola Desy Unidjaja SERANG, West Java (JP): The parents of a student who died during an initiation ceremony last week said on Sunday they wanted those guilty of their son's death brought to trial.

Police urge government to reopen Ambon airport

Police urge government to reopen Ambon airport JAKARTA (JP): Maluku Police chief Col. Bugis Saman urged the Ministry of Communications on Saturday to reopen Pattimura Airport as paralyzed air transportation had severely affected the province.

Howard calls Habibie over E. Timor security

Howard calls Habibie over E. Timor security CANBERRA (Reuters): Australian Prime Minister John Howard called Indonesian President B.J. Habibie on Sunday to demand full security in East Timor ahead of Monday's independence ballot.

Bogor councilors sworn in

Bogor councilors sworn in BOGOR (JP): The City Council here saw new faces at the swearing in of 45 councilors on Friday morning.The 1999-2004 council is dominated by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) with 12 seats, followed closely by the Golkar Party with 11 seats.

PT McDermott denies graft in gas project

PT McDermott denies graft in gas project JAKARTA (JP): Marine construction company PT McDermott Indonesia denied allegations on Saturday that it won a bid for the construction of a giant gas pipeline project in the South China Sea due to corruption practices."The allegation of corruption ...

SilkAir crash probe focussing on pilot

SilkAir crash probe focussing on pilot SINGAPORE (Reuters): The pilot's state of mind has become the chief concern of officials probing the cause of a Silkair plane crash that killed all 104 aboard, the head of the Indonesian investigation said.

Discriminative immigration laws

Discriminative immigration laws Sometime ago, my wife Elis Suminar asked the Ministry of Justice why there was gender discrimination in immigration laws and why it was so difficult for Indonesian legislators to start a national debate recognizing the benefits of dual nationality. Mr. A.

Ever Shine reports profit

Ever Shine reports profit JAKARTA (JP): PT Ever Shine Textile Industry Tbk announced on Saturday a consolidated net profit of Rp 53.03 billion (US$7.07 million) in the first six months, compared to a net loss of Rp 41.84 billion in the same period last year.

Suzuki's motorbike service

Suzuki's motorbike service Recently, I decided to get my motorbike serviced at a registered Suzuki garage in Hayam Wuruk. My bike is a Suzuki TS (Trail) and I prefer to have it serviced at a reputable garage rather than one of the many small ones around Jakarta.

Dynaplast's profit surges

Dynaplast's profit surges JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Dynaplast announced on Saturday a consolidated net income of Rp 14.5 billion (about US$1.93 million) in the first half of the year ending on June 30. This is a 49 percent increase over the corresponding period last year.

Tension darkens Timor before vote

Tension darkens Timor before vote The day before Monday's historic ballot, East Timorese families were still burying their dead, killed in clashes on the streets of Dili. Although it is controversial, the ballot is supposed to be the first step on the road to peace for inhabitants here.

Julia is not just a feminist and femme fatale

Julia is not just a feminist and femme fataleBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): She is known as a woman activist and feminist. But Julia Indiati Suryakusuma is certainly more than just that.Considered herself as an "accidental activist" -- since she only involved in five or six street protests in her...

Swimmers need sustainable training to regain supremacy

Swimmers need sustainable training to regain supremacyBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Until the early 1990s, Indonesian swimmers still reigned in the Southeast Asian region. The top ones also managed to perform in the Olympic Games, although they could not match world standards and never reached the...

Guess What?

Guess What? When Richard Sam Bera decided to return to the swimming pool after two years absence, many people were surprised as the 27- year-old Indonesian wanted to compete in the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam held early this month.But his comeback was not ordinary.

Itang shines in the rainy days of the crisis

Itang shines in the rainy days of the crisisBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): The expression "life begins at 40" suits fashion designer Itang Yunasz. While many of his colleagues are still feeling the pinch of the crisis, Itang has been able to weather the worst and his business is now growing.

Endro turns garbage into fashion objects

Endro turns garbage into fashion objectsBy Singgir Kartana YOGYAKARTA (JP): Many people believe that creativity is key to building a business because of the need for innovation in answering needs of the market.

Falintil, militia leaders attend disarmament meeting

Falintil, militia leaders attend disarmament meeting DILI, East Timor (JP): Racing against time to ensure security amid the tension leading up to Monday's self-determination vote, proindependence and prointegration militia agreed on Saturday to step up moves toward disarmament.

Bored of malls? Take to the skies for remedy

Bored of malls? Take to the skies for remedy PUNCAK, West Java (JP): There I was close to the ramp. A couple of hundred meters below were cars winding their way along Puncak Pass. I was about to leap off the ramp, but there was only one problem. I am afraid of heights.

Conspiracies are all around us

Conspiracies are all around us JAKARTA (JP): "There is a conspiracy of silence," thundered economist Sjahrir accusingly, commenting on the Bank Bali scandal. By the way, this infamous case is now referred to in the press as Baligate.

Presenting a volumentric concept to manifest life

Presenting a volumentric concept to manifest lifeBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): One of the important questions in contemporary art is the problem of illusion, concrete space and representation. A sculptures' figure, for example, is an image and a representation in a dimension and concrete space.

Taufik to meet Hariyanto in men's final

Taufik to meet Hariyanto in men's final JAKARTA (Agencies): Indonesian shuttler Taufik Hidayat had his sweet revenge against world No. 1 Peter Gade Christensen on Saturday, beating the Dane 14-17, 15-13, 15-10 in the semifinals of the US$150,000 Konica Cup Singapore Open.

Up, up and away on a paragliding flight of fancy

Up, up and away on a paragliding flight of fancyBy Sadie Mah PUNCAK, West Java (JP): To soar like a bird, to have the world spread out below you as you glide weightlessly by. These flights of fancy are yours for the taking if you have a sense of adventure and are willing to brave the drive to...

Indonesians have their say on East Timor

Indonesians have their say on East Timor JAKARTA (JP): The time has come for the East Timorese to decide their own fate. Will they become an independent country or will they still be part of Indonesia, but have a greater autonomy?On Monday, the people will cast their ballot to express their...

Thrills and chills galore at Indonesia Safari Park

Thrills and chills galore at Indonesia Safari ParkBy Gin Kurniawan PASURUAN, East Java (JP): The tiger stood calmly in the way. It seemed to be angry. Once in a while it opened up its mouth wide, as if to exhibit its sharp fangs. It seemed as if it had deliberately blocked the passing car.

Industrialization threatens existence of traditional batik

Industrialization threatens existence of traditional batikBy Akmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Batik tulis (fine batik) is a noble artwork which needs to be preserved. Our ancestors used their skillful hands to express ideas through stone, wood and brass and created decorative ornaments.

More flights to E. Timor

More flights to E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): The Air Force has increased its flights to East Timor in line with increasing demands for air transportation facilities on the eve of Monday's ballot."Besides regular flights, the Air Force has implemented additional flights to transport military and civilian...

Counterfeit banknote

Counterfeit banknote Sometimes I long to see the sea and enjoy the sight of the waves rolling majestically toward the beach, leaving a trail of white salt behind. At night the sea apparently never sleeps and becomes more restless. Only on a moonlit night does it become calmer and murmurs.

We don't need empty promises: Aceh students

We don't need empty promises: Aceh students JAKARTA (JP): Students and human rights activists in Banda Aceh told seven visiting ministers on Saturday the Acehnese wanted concrete evidence the government was serious in dealing with the province's problems, and not empty promises or charity.

Hariyanto to play for Singapore

Hariyanto to play for Singapore SINGAPORE (AFP): Two-time All-England badminton champion Hariyanto Arbi is considering playing for Singapore instead of Indonesia.The 27-year-old Hariyanto, who is playing at the Singapore Open at the moment, said he was likely to resign from the Indonesian team...

Shopping mall gets into the spirit of things

Shopping mall gets into the spirit of thingsBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): On the third floor of the Mangga Dua Mall, one of the crowded shopping centers in the capital, don't be surprised to find an area decorated "mystically" and suffused with the perfume of incense.

From long resistance to ballot in East Timor

From long resistance to ballot in East Timor JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas announced in January that the East Timorese would be given the option of remaining a part of Indonesia with wide-ranging autonomy or independence.President B.J.

Woman survives unscathed to tell of amiable robbers

Woman survives unscathed to tell of amiable robbers JAKARTA (JP): Susan had heard many times about taxi robberies in Jakarta, but she never expected it would happen to her. Worse, she was kept in a motel by her robbers for more than six hours before being dropped off on the side of the road in the...

Moving in style with Crown

Moving in style with Crown Founded in Japan in 1965 by Jim Thompson, the Crown Worldwide Group has become one of the most recognized and trusted companies in international moving. With over 70 offices in 28 countries, including Indonesia, where the company began operations in 1973, Crown has become...

PPI members want Rp 150 million each

PPI members want Rp 150 million each JAKARTA (JP): The National Elections Committee (PPI) has asked for Rp 150 million in compensation for each of its 59 members from the General Elections Commission (KPU).