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Sun, 25 Aug 2002
Two RI volleyball teams go to semis
Two RI volleyball teams go to semisPariama Hutasoit, Contributor, Petitenget, Bali Two Indonesian men's teams made it to the semifinals of the Asian Beach Volleyball Tour 2002 after beating their opponents in the quarterfinals on Saturday.
Sun, 25 Aug 2002
The Cranberries belt out a memorable concert
The Cranberries belt out a memorable concertHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was the voice. Dolores O'Riordan's sincere and plaintive, as well as versatile and distinctive voice. And then the lilting guitar pop, the rock elements and lyrics penning political messages.
Sun, 25 Aug 2002
Reckless farming in peatland forests major cause of fires
Reckless farming in peatland forests major cause of firesFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The forest fires raging in Kalimantan are a result of a natural phenomenon combined with human recklessness.
Sun, 25 Aug 2002
Instant noodles go global
Instant noodles go globalI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta People who frequently travel abroad often have the same remedy to cope with their finicky food habits or even homesickness when staying in foreign countries: bring along your favorite food.
Sun, 25 Aug 2002
Ten largest concession holders in 1997/1998
Ten largest concession holders in 1997/1998 ________________________________________________________________ Groups Total area (ha) ________________________________________________________________ Barito Pacific 5.043.067 Djajanti 3.365.357 Kayu Lapis Indonesia 2.806.600 Alas Kusuma 2.661.
Sun, 25 Aug 2002
TV Program: Sunday, August 25, 2002
TV Program: Sunday, August 25, 2002Kabelvision 9:00 a.m. Disney Channel: Jumanji9:00 Animal Planet: Wild Rescue III9:30 Cartoon Network: Samurai Jack10:00 Discovery Channel: Wild, Weird Curiosities11:00 Star World: Ally McBeal11:30 National Geographic Channel: Indonesia Beyond The Reefs12:00p.m.
Sun, 25 Aug 2002
Infant milk leads growth
Infant milk leads growthThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Infant milk led Indonesia's fastest growing Food and Beverage categories in 2001, with 53 percent growth, followed by Cheese with 51 percent growth and energy drink with 50 percent growth, according to a study issued by marketing information company...
Sun, 25 Aug 2002
Tips to dispel the myths in choosing a college
Tips to dispel the myths in choosing a college "There is no easy answer as to where to study, due to the wide range of American institutions," states Barbara Mellon, Educational Advising Coordinator of the Educational Advising Service (EAS), a division of the American Indonesia Exchange Foundation...
Sun, 25 Aug 2002
1. Saparinah -- 4x10
1. Saparinah -- 4x10 Women demand larger quota of seats in legislature Women demand recognition in politics 2. Afro1 ----- 2x22 Negotiators haggle amid tight Summit security 3. Afro2 ----- 1x34 Summit told to clip wings of powerful MNCs
Sun, 25 Aug 2002
Indonesia's forests falling victim to faulty policies
Indonesia's forests falling victim to faulty policiesThe haze that is currently choking Kalimantan and Riau has become a yearly occurrence, and underlines the government's faulty policies in addressing forestry issues.
Sun, 25 Aug 2002
Shattered dreams on Island Shangri-La
Shattered dreams on Island Shangri-LaJohn Aglionby, Guardian News Service, Karawang and Singapore Coming from a small village in West Java armed only with a junior highschool diploma, Ira Sumira thought that being a maid in wealthy Singapore would be her way out of Indonesia's poverty trap.
Sun, 25 Aug 2002
1. Haze --- 1x33
1. Haze --- 1x33 Locals unfazed by annual choking haze 2. Gambut -- 2x24 Reckless farming in peatland forests major cause of fires 3. Byway --- 2x20 Of fruit and nuts, thugs and villas
Sun, 25 Aug 2002
FOR SUnday August 25
FOR SUnday August 25 ;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Aqua-ads-interview ------------------------------------------------------------------------- AQUA, Indonesia's leading bottled water company, will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year.
Sun, 25 Aug 2002
Choking haze annual plague for Kalimantan
Choking haze annual plague for KalimantanBambang Bider and Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pontianak/Pekanbaru Forest and ground fires have become an annual headache not only for the people affected, but for the rest of the nation and neighboring countries as well.
Sun, 25 Aug 2002
Women demand recognition in politics
Women demand recognition in politicsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Gender-biased politics in Indonesia could be substantially changed if political parties were required to let women make up 30 percent of legislative candidates, analysts said on Saturday.
Sun, 25 Aug 2002
Fallen Forests
Fallen ForestsHaze from forest fires has become a yearly occurrence and underlines the government's flawed policies in addressing forestry issues. Indonesia's forests are in critical condition as a result of the government's blatant disregard of the principles of sustainable development.
Sun, 25 Aug 2002
Soccer and humanitarian aspects
Soccer and humanitarian aspectsJ. Sumardianta and Yusup Priyasudiarja, Contributor, JakartaTrilogy: 1) Bola di Balik Bulan (Ball Behind the Moon) , xv + 296 pp, 2) Airmata Bola (Tears of Ball), xv + 275 pp, 3) Bola-Bola Nasib (Balls of Fate), xv + 320 pp, Written by Sindhunata, Published by...
Sun, 25 Aug 2002
JP/11/Volley
JP/11/VolleyIndonesian teams smoothly head to 2nd round matches Pariama Hutasoit And Rita A. Widiadana The Jakarta Post, Seminyak, BaliThe Indonesia one men's team of Agus Salim and Koko Prasetyo won 2-0 against the Australian two team of Brett Richardson and Alistar Lyne during the last match on...
Sun, 25 Aug 2002
Sunda Kelapa, a hidden treasure for many
Sunda Kelapa, a hidden treasure for manyText and photos by P.J. Leo For locals, it is only an old port. But for wealthy Jakartans, expatriates and foreign tourists, it is an exotic spot to visit.The character of the old Sunda Kelapa port in North Jakarta is defined by the traditional Phinisi ships,...
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
Coy legislators should be brought to court: Amien
Coy legislators should be brought to court: AmienThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais urged the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) on Friday to take legal action against legislators who fail to declare their wealth.
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
FOR FOCUS - SUNDAY AUGUST 25
FOR FOCUS - SUNDAY AUGUST 25Done ;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Beverages-business-outlookLuxury tax hurts sales of soft drinksSudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta Unlike most of Indonesia's food-related businesses, the beverage industry has been experiencing tough times over the last two years, partly as...
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
RI volleyball teams cruise into second round
RI volleyball teams cruise into second roundPariama Hutasoit and Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Seminyak, Bali Indonesia A team's Agus Salim and Koko Prasetyo Darkuncoro won an easy 2-0 victory over Australia B's Brett Richardson and Alistar Lyne on the first day of the Asia-Pacific Beach...
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
'Stop Matoa operation in Papua'
'Stop Matoa operation in Papua' JAYAPURA, Papua: The Cenderawasih Human Rights Network (JHC) has called on the police to stop the Matoa operation, which is aimed at quelling separatism in the province, because the province no longer has any separatist movements.
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.23,2002
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.23,2002 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2Dilemma of nine-year compulsory education Darmaningtyas Center for the Betterment of Education Jakarta The nine-year compulsory education program was launched in 1994 with optimism that it would be fully implemented by 2004.
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
224 Filipinos deported from N. Sulawesi
224 Filipinos deported from N. Sulawesi Bitung, North Sulawesi: Local immigration authorities have barred 224 Filipinos from entering Indonesia after they violated the country's immigration laws.Mulyono, the chief of the local immigration office, said on Friday that the ban would be valid for two...
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
Making money from copyright piracy in Indonesia
Making money from copyright piracy in IndonesiaNicholas Redfearn The Motion Picture Association (MPA) In Asian countries like Indonesia the problem of copyright piracy is often regarded as something which only affects foreign copyright holders. Clearly it does affect them.
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
JP/7/FAIZA
JP/7/FAIZA Indonesian workers caught in debt bondage in MalaysiaDebt slaves plight ignored by GovernmentFaiza Mardzoeki Coordinator, Organization and Education Women's Solidarity (SP) Jakarta The planned deportation of more than 400,000 Indonesian workers from Malaysia only reinforces their status...
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
Salaries and price hikes
Salaries and price hikesFrom Media Indonesia The government's decision to raise civil servants' salaries by 10 percent has received mixed reactions for the following reasons: * While the salary increase has yet to be implemented, the prices of daily commodities have already gone up by 10 percent.
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
Rupiah Rates Aug 23
Rupiah Rates Aug 23Banknote rates TT ratesSelling Buying Selling BuyingRp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,067.01 4,521.82 4,820.31 4,768.29Brunei dollar 1 5,328.55 4,756.92 5,069.12 5,016.21Canadian dollar 1 6,000.77 5,358.36 5,708.61 5,650.42Swiss franc 1 6,152.53 5,493.83 5,852.99 5,793.
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
New curriculum expected to improve quality of graduates
New curriculum expected to improve quality of graduates Efforts to reform Indonesia's education began in 1984, when the government introduced compulsory education for elementary school students.The move was the first step toward fulfilling the mandate of Article 31(1) of the 1945 Constitution,...
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
The NATO syndrome is back
The NATO syndrome is back How thick must the haze in West Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan and in Riau, or other parts of the country for that matter, become before the government is prompted to act? Although the haze, coming mostly from forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, is getting thicker...
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
Govt accused of inaction on forest fires
Govt accused of inaction on forest firesBambang Bider and Edi Patebang, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Pontianak Environmentalists as well as Malaysia have criticized the government for doing nothing to cope with forest and ground fires that persisted on Friday in Kalimantan and Sumatra, sending choking...
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
Govt to focus aid on Aceh's conflict-free regions: VP
Govt to focus aid on Aceh's conflict-free regions: VPThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Conflict-free regions in Aceh may be the first to get some of the Rp 6.6 trillion (about US$750 million) the government has set aside to develop the province, as less than half of the money has been spent so far because...
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
EyeBox
EyeBoxTrade statistic of China with Indonesia (in billion US$) Year Export Import Deficit 1996 14.2 22.8 -8.52 1997 18.4 26.7 -8.33 1998 11.7 24.5 -12.8 1999 17.8 30.5 -12.7 2000 30.6 44.0 -13.4 2001 28.3 38.8 -10.5 2002* 15.8 20.0 -4.
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
Ignorance about breast-freeding lamented
Ignorance about breast-freeding lamentedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta JAKARTA: A government official said on Friday that almost half of the new mothers in this country failed to breast-feed their babies exclusively.
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
Indonesia needs more than additional budget to improve education system
Indonesia needs more than additional budget to improve education system Hopes for better education for all soared after the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) endorsed the fourth batch of amendments to the 1945 Constitution, including the article on education, early this month.
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
Govt ignores Indonesian debt slaves' plight
Govt ignores Indonesian debt slaves' plightFaiza Mardzoeki, Coordinator, Organization and Education Women's Solidarity (SP), Jakarta The planned deportation of more than 400,000 Indonesian workers from Malaysia only reinforces their status as debt slaves.
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
Legislators warn of legal glitches in prisoner deal
Legislators warn of legal glitches in prisoner dealTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators have warned the government of possible legal glitches in the proposed prisoner swap deal between Indonesia and the Philippines, arguing that the two countries adhered to different legal systems.J.
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
'Orang Tua Group'
'Orang Tua Group' TV commercials From RepublikaI've observed the commercials promoting the products of Orang Tua Group on TV and in my opinion the group has violated the code of conduct in TV commercials because it has advertised its ginseng-mixed wine.
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
12 perish as bus explodes in flames in Indramayu
12 perish as bus explodes in flames in IndramayuNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java A crowded passenger bus containing a large load of fireworks exploded into flames here on Friday, killing at least 12 people and wounding 18 others.
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
GAM intimidates the people
GAM intimidates the peopleFrom Rakyat Merdeka The government has adopted a new policy to settle the question of Aceh. Psychologically, the Acehnese are still gripped with fear.When Aceh was still a military operation zone, the Acehnese, despite the victims the conflict claimed, always openly sided...
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
'Orang Tua Group'
'Orang Tua Group' TV commercials From RepublikaI've observed the commercials promoting the products of Orang Tua Group on TV and in my opinion the group has violated the code of conduct in TV commercials because it has advertised its ginseng-mixed wine.
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
In search of the format for interreligious understanding
In search of the format for interreligious understandingBambang Bider, Journalist, Pontianak, West Kalimantan There have been two major explosive events in our recent past. The first occurred at home with the collapse of the New Order regime, followed by the emergence of various religious,...
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
TV Today: Saturday, August 24, 2002
TV Today: Saturday, August 24, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Talk Show9:00 Music11:00 News12:00 p.m. 1:00 Talk Show2:30 Music3:00 Religious Teachings4:00 Cartoon5:00 Music6:00 News7:00 Variety Show8:00 Quiz9:00 News9:30 Music11:00 TV Drama12:30 a.m. NewsTPI 5:30 a.m.
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
Unhealthy habits leads to malnutrition
Unhealthy habits leads to malnutritionLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A little boy of two years old was crying for a pack of snack when a vendor passed by a small alley in a dense dwellings in Central Jakarta.He was grabbing his mother's hand begging badly to satisfy his childhood desires.
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
Educational reform key to quality nation
Educational reform key to quality nation Look around us. Our central bank governor has been convicted of graft and the speaker of the House is a defendant. Both have denied any wrongdoing and the charges made against them, arguing that they were only doing their job.
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
National leaders confused over ousted mayor's status
National leaders confused over ousted mayor's statusAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The Surabaya legislative council in East Java adopted on Friday a confusing stance on the status of the city's mayor, Bambang D.H., who it dismissed from his post last month.
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
Students' ears bent out of shape at school
Students' ears bent out of shape at schoolDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many students in Jakarta cannot fully absorb their lessons because their schools fail to provide an atmosphere that is conducive to studying.
Sat, 24 Aug 2002
Blending science education and religious education
Blending science education and religious educationMochtar Buchori, Educator, Legislator, Jakarta, mbuchori@indo.net.id The Islamic schools or madrasah that have opted for the inclusion of science education in their curriculum have complained of the difficulty in making science and religious...