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Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Utut to compete in Siberia
Utut to compete in Siberia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grand Master Utut Adianto will compete in the Neftjugansk invitational chess tournament in Siberia, Russia, next week.Antara reported that 10 chess players from Russia, Moldova, Estonia, Ukraine, China, Brazil and Indonesia would participate in...
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Jambi has herbs to 'cure AIDS'
Jambi has herbs to 'cure AIDS' JAMBI, Jambi: The forests of Jambi have herbs that can cure those infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which can cause the deadly Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) an official says.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Indonesia and China grab two titles in Malaysia Open
Indonesia and China grab two titles in Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and China won two titles each in the US$150,000 Proton-Eon Malaysia Open at the Malawati Stadium in Shah Alam on Sunday while South Korea earned one.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
RI's human rights image blemished
RI's human rights image blemished JAKARTA (JP): Foreign Minister Alwi Shihab admitted that a recently passed constitutional amendment invoking a non- retroactivity principle, is a blemish on Indonesia's image and that he would personally find it difficult to explain to the international community.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Rise of the anticorruption movement
Rise of the anticorruption movement The following is based on a presentation by lawyer and chairman of the Ethical Board of the Jakarta-based Indonesian Corruption Watch Todung Mulya Lubis at the Asia Regional Good Governance Conference from Aug. 4 to Aug. 6 in Pnom Penh, Cambodia.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Sinar Mas launches web trading platform
Sinar Mas launches web trading platformBy Johannes Simbolon SINGAPORE (JP): Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas Group has established a joint venture with the world's leading information technology and trading firms to operate an e-business that allows it to operate more efficiently amid the global...
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Sogo closes S'pore operations
Sogo closes S'pore operations SINGAPORE (AFP): The Singapore operations of failed Japanese retail giant Sogo Co. Ltd. have been placed under judicial management as it moves closer toward liquidation, news reports said Saturday.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition Bukan Pelukis by Sitok Srengenge, Butet Kartaredjasa, Djaduk Ferianto, and Agus Noor, at Galeri Milenium, Golden Plaza complex, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Phone: 7507828), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Aug. 30.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Erricson sees good future in RI telecom sector
Erricson sees good future in RI telecom sectorBy Christiani Tumelap SYDNEY (JP): Indonesia's decision to abolish the monopoly on its telecommunications sector ahead of schedule in 2002 has been positively welcomed by international players, including Ericsson, the Swedish telecommunications...
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Gunungkidul people get clean water
Gunungkidul people get clean water GUNUNGKIDUL, Yogyakarta: The Gunungkidul regency has started to distribute clean water donated by the Transmigration Office and Bank Nasional Indonesia's Yogyakarta branch to needy families.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Want to use an even smaller digital camera? Try Ixus
Want to use an even smaller digital camera? Try IxusBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Not long after Canon released PowerShot A50, they came out with PowerShot S10. Before I could try out this 2.1 megapixel model, they launched the 3.4 megapixel PowerShot S20.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
No approval yet for Riau on CPP oil block
No approval yet for Riau on CPP oil block JAKARTA (JP): The government is still waiting for a concrete proposal from the province of Riau before allowing it to take over the Coastal Plain Pekanbaru (CPP), one of four oil blocks currently operated by PT Caltex Pasific Indonesia.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Weapons seized at airport
Weapons seized at airport TANGERANG (JP): Customs and Excise officers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has foiled attempts to smuggle 44 weapons and 108,472 video compact discs (VCDs) into the country over the past couple of months.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Freeport signs agreement with local people
Freeport signs agreement with local people NEW ORLEANS (Dow Jones): Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc.'s PT Freeport Indonesia mining affiliate has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lemasa, the Amungme people's organization, and Lemasko, the Kamoro people's organization, regarding...
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Freedom vital for achieving justice
Freedom vital for achieving justice Economist Muhammad Sadli, who was a minister for eight years during the New Order era, evaluates what has, and what has not, been achieved in 55 years since Indonesia's independence.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Segara Anakan project halted by dispute
Segara Anakan project halted by dispute CILACAP, Central Java (JP): Conflicts of interest between Central Java administration and West Java administration have halted an environmental project at the mouth of Citanduy River at the Segara Anakan Strait.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Gus Dur, Megawati meet to draft new Cabinet
Gus Dur, Megawati meet to draft new Cabinet JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri and three ministers tasked to draft the makeup of the new Cabinet met on Sunday.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Senior Minister Lee's trip to Malaysia a key maker
Senior Minister Lee's trip to Malaysia a key maker SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew's stay in Malaysia, which he wished could have lasted longer, accomplished rather more than was expected of a trip billed as a refresher.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Insurance and illness
Insurance and illness On Dec. 1, 1999 I took out a travel insurance policy with ING Jakarta for the period from Dec. 6, 1999 to Jan. 7, 2000.On Jan. 3, 2000, when abroad, I suddenly felt a lot of pain in my right side. I, therefore, went to a doctor on Jan.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Malay program to remain in effect
Malay program to remain in effect KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's affirmative action program for ethnic Malays will stay in place until they are as rich as other races, Deputy Premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said on Sunday.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Pasar Rumput hair salons enjoy a boom
Pasar Rumput hair salons enjoy a boom JAKARTA (JP): A year after a fire gutted part of the Pasar Rumput traditional market, hair salon operators in the area have started to enjoy a boom in the "beauty" business.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Bombs explode near Medan church
Bombs explode near Medan church MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Two bombs exploded near a small Protestant church here on Sunday morning, but no injuries and only minor damages resulted from the blast, official and witnesses said.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Drivers 'unaware' they smuggled fuel
Drivers 'unaware' they smuggled fuel CILEGON, West Java: Twenty-nine drivers of tanker trucks were arrested on Friday by local police for illegally transporting diesel fuel. The drivers said they were not aware of what they were doing.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Reform, not revolution
Reform, not revolutionFrom Pikiran RakyatWith reference to the advertisement 2010 Scenario for Indonesia in the future, page four, Pikiran Rakyat daily, Aug. 9, 2000, on the dissolution of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and an evaluation of Indonesia in 2010, allow me to express the...
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
RI's demand for gold drops by 42 percent
RI's demand for gold drops by 42 percent JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's demand for gold during the second quarter of this year dropped by 42 percent to 22 metric tons compared to the same period last year, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Detailed rulings on Pulau Seribu sought
Detailed rulings on Pulau Seribu sought JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta administration has been urged to issue detailed regulations on Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands), including its land ownership plan, to anticipate a development boom in the popular resort area of North Jakarta, in line with the new...
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Shoemakers optimistic on export target
Shoemakers optimistic on export target JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Footwear Association (Aprisindo) is optimistic in meeting its target of US$2 billion from exports this year with a surge expected after September.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Assessing current government
Assessing current governmentFrom Jurnal IndonesiaThe Foundation of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (YLBHI) has been observing the current situation in Indonesia and has discovered two big tendencies.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Violence continues in Aceh as govt ponders tough action
Violence continues in Aceh as govt ponders tough action BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Violence continued to mar the humanitarian pause in Aceh over the weekend, as the government is considering taking more decisive measures against the separatist movement in the restive province.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Maluku to impose ID card check
Maluku to impose ID card check AMBON, Maluku: The civil emergency ruler in Maluku announced on Saturday it would start a massive operation to check identity cards on Tuesday.Ambon Mayor Chris Tanasale said the operation would mainly affect disputed areas of Diponegoro, Urimesing, Aster, Tanah...
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Issuance of IMB to be simplified
Issuance of IMB to be simplified JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will simplify the issuance of permits to construct houses with a maximum size of 200 square meters in the capital starting next month, an official said recently.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Sumitomo builds RI tire plant
Sumitomo builds RI tire plant TOKYO (AFX-ASIA): Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd will spend 10 billion yen to build a tire plant in Indonesia, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported.The plant is scheduled to start operations in January 2002, it said.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Gus Dur concerned over demands for 'syariah'
Gus Dur concerned over demands for 'syariah' JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid expressed on Saturday concern over demands by some Muslim-based groups for the inclusion of syariah (Islamic law) into the 1945 Constitution, saying it only weakens the nation's unity.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
The wistful ride that started in Semarang
The wistful ride that started in SemarangBy Tjahjono Rahardjo SEMARANG (JP): It certainly was not as luxurious as the Venice Simplon Orient Express, nor could it match even a fraction of the speed of the TGV or the Shinkansen. Even by Indonesian standards it was not an impressive train.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Street kids play joyfully at TMII children's fair
Street kids play joyfully at TMII children's fair JAKARTA (JP): "I ain't had no lovin' since you been gone... why don't you come on home... Corrina, Corrina, I love you so."Ten street kids sang the lyrics of Big Joe Turner's 1950 popular song in a stage performance at the Children's Fair 2000 at...
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Health, a specter for Irian Jaya
Health, a specter for Irian JayaBy Hera Diani JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): "There are five noted figures in every village. The teacher, head of the village, religious leader, doctor and agriculture instructor," Irian Jaya Deputy Governor of People's Welfare Bram Ataruri said here recently.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Soup with a bite, 'panir' fried chicken and spicy potatoes
Soup with a bite, 'panir' fried chicken and spicy potatoes This issue marks the debut of Cook's Corner, a new column featuring recipes from Indonesia and abroad. We welcome the contributions of our readers, including their favorite recipes.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Designer brings ceremonial cloth out of the closet
Designer brings ceremonial cloth out of the closetBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): They are undeniably beautiful, and look completely in place when they are dusted off and cleaned up to be worn at formal ceremonies.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
TV stations roll out anniversary celebrations
TV stations roll out anniversary celebrationsBy Sri Ramadani JAKARTA (JP): Three television stations are celebrating their anniversaries this month with a sparkling lineup of specials. Private stations RCTI and SCTV and state-owned TVRI have laid on celebrations over the past two weeks.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Guess What: Ully Sigar Rusady
Guess What: Ully Sigar Rusady Happiness, pride, restless and sadness were all in singer and environmentalist Ully Sigar Rusady when she received a prestigious state award for her contributions in the environment preservation."Of course, I was happy.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
A school day without snacks? Impossible!
A school day without snacks? Impossible! JAKARTA (JP): Horror stories abound of food poisoning or the long list of additives and preservatives in many snacks sold near schools.Yet some students and parents say that buying snacks during school hours is unavoidable, even though they worry the food is...
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Indonesian kites flying high in Pacific Coast
Indonesian kites flying high in Pacific Coast LONG BEACH, Pacific Coast: An Invitation to Indonesian Kites, the year-long featured exhibit at the World Kite Museum, will be joined by Kites & Culture: The Spirit of Indonesia, sponsored by the Drachen Foundation and the International Kite Festival.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
How much is that kitty in the window?
How much is that kitty in the window?By Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): The last thing garment entrepreneur Dhanny Dahlan expected after a restful weekend with her husband in Bandung last month was to come home to an empty house -- a very empty house.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
'I want to be an MTV star'
'I want to be an MTV star' Wimar Witoelar, 55, is one of the country's leading talkshow hosts and an avid observer of the Indonesian television industry. The former host of SCTV's popular talkshow Perspektif, which was taken off air in 1996, shared a light moment with The Jakarta Post's Stevie...
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
C. Java waits doping results
C. Java waits doping results SEMARANG (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) Central Java chapter is still waiting for confirmation from KONI on the statement from the 15th National Games (PON) organizing committee chairman Imam Oetomo that nine athletes tested positive for using banned...
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Ban on Chinese letters leaves language void
Ban on Chinese letters leaves language voidBy Hyginus Hardoyo JAKARTA (JP): University of Indonesia senior lecturer Gondomono believes there is an apt adage to describe the result of the New Order government's systematic ban on the use of Chinese characters.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Pancakes served as treats for Independence Day
Pancakes served as treats for Independence DayBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Independence Day is always a good time to wrap oneself up in the old red and white and rekindle the patriotic fires. However, this day is not only about the obligatory running up of the flag on Aug.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
How military calls the shots in Indonesian cinema
How military calls the shots in Indonesian cinema Film, Ideologi dan Militer: Hegemoni Militer dalam Sinema Indonesia (Film, Ideology and the Military: The Military Hegemony in Indonesian Cinema); By Budi Irawanto; Media Pressindo-Yogyakarta, October 1999; xxiv + 221 pages.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
WVI is feeding the hungry and building a village
WVI is feeding the hungry and building a villageBy Danielle Bray JAKARTA (JP): Buoyant laughter, and ear to ear smiles filter through the hallway of an elementary school located in North Jakarta. The classrooms are spartan, housing no more than two pictures on their cold stone walls.
Sun, 20 Aug 2000
Choosing a partner: What to consider
Choosing a partner: What to considerBy Aida Greenbury JAKARTA (JP): Bobot, bibit and bebet.No, it's not the name of another law firm.I thought I should bring this up as I overheard a lady talking really loudly on her mobile phone yesterday. No, I wasn't eavesdropping. She was literally shouting.