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Sat, 30 Aug 2003
2 x 22
2 x 22 Rain brings little hope for people of C. Java JP/5/arrest2 x 24 3 men arrested for possession of 17 detonators, ammunition JP/5/sleman2 x 23 Integrated antipoverty program starts in Sleman
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
3 arrested for possession of detonators, ammunition
3 arrested for possession of detonators, ammunitionAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Police here said on Friday they had arrested three people for allegedly possessing bomb detonators, firearms and bullets in Luwu regency, around 550 kilometers from the South Sulawesi...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
House urged to keep Jamsostek monopoly
House urged to keep Jamsostek monopolyRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned insurance company PT Jamsostek and labor unions have strongly urged the House of Representatives to maintain the government's monopoly in running social security programs for workers, in its amendment of...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Parvathi Nayar: Recounting her 'passages' through art
Parvathi Nayar: Recounting her 'passages' through artCarla Bianpoen Contributor JakartaParvathi Nayar's monograph Passages is as exceptional as the artist herself: a contemporary thinker, someone dubbed a new-Asia woman and an artist of the Renaissance generation.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Indonesian detained in Rome for money scam
Indonesian detained in Rome for money scamFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An Indonesian businessman from Riau has been detained in Rome by Interpol under the request of the Dutch police for his alleged involvement in money laundering, an official of the Indonesian foreign ministry...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
ExxonMobil resumes production of NAD plant
ExxonMobil resumes production of NAD plantAgencies, Jakarta U.S. energy giant ExxonMobil said Friday that fire has damaged parts of its natural gasfield in Indonesia's war-torn Aceh province but production has resumed.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Rupiah ends the week on weaker footing
Rupiah ends the week on weaker footingThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe rupiah ended flat on Friday on late profit taking but still capped this week's trading on a weaker footing after dropping 1 percent of its value against the U.S. dollar.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Artwork on display at UGM library
Artwork on display at UGM library YOGYAKARTA: At least 20 contemporary artists are displaying their creations in the main library of Gadjah Mada University (UGM) in Bulaksumur.The exhibition is entitled "Read" and features 50 pieces created by artists like Nindityo Adipurnomo, Mella Jaarsma, Agung...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, August 30, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, August 30, 2003Exhibitions* The Voices on Paper, Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Aug. 31. * Photo The Transfixed Spectator, by Kassian Cephas, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Fire razes plastic mat factory
Fire razes plastic mat factory JAKARTA: Fire destroyed a plastic mat factory on Jl. Kapuk Raya, Penjaringan district, North Jakarta, on Friday at around 1:30 p.m.A total of 11 fire trucks were deployed to extinguish the fire, with the help of locals.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
UGM demands 'voluntary' donation
UGM demands 'voluntary' donation My younger brother passed the selection test to join Gajah Mada University (UGM) held in Senayan, Jakarta. Before taking the test, my brother did not fill in the column on the registration form specifying the amount he would give as a voluntary donation.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Program to raise IT awareness wins grant
Program to raise IT awareness wins grant================= Tantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post Jakarta ----------------- The Bandung-based LPM Indonesia (Sutera Foundation), has recently been named one of 15 winners of this year's Samsung DigitAll Hope awards, and has be awarded a grant of about...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Violin recital to showcase Romantic Era music
Violin recital to showcase Romantic Era musicTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A violin recital by young Japanese violinist Mayu Kodera will be organized by the Jakarta Conservatory of Music together with the Japan Embassy in Jakarta and the Japan Foundation in conjunction with the...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Taufik breezes through to semifinals at Indonesia Open
Taufik breezes through to semifinals at Indonesia OpenMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Batam Ever confident Taufik Hidayat put in another convincing performance in his 15-3, 15-6 drubbing of Lee Tsuen Seng of Malaysia in the quarterfinal round of the Indonesia Open badminton championships at the...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Pattern of political coalition in 2004
Pattern of political coalition in 2004Muhammad Qodari Director of Research Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI) Jakarta qodari@hotmail.com Political coalitions will be inevitable for political parties in the 2004 elections and afterwards.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
1. PAPUA: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. PAPUA: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Police detain a suspect in Timika clashes 2. TERROR: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 30 Govt gets tough on sale of explosives or Govt gets tough on explosives' sales 3. BADMINTON: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Taufik breezes through to semifinals at Indonesia Open 4.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Police detain a suspect in Timika clashes
Police detain a suspect in Timika clashesThe Jakarta Post, Papua/Jakarta Police in Timika, Papua have detained as a suspect, a man identified only as LS and questioned seven others for alleged roles in bloody clashes over the controversial creation of Central Irian Jaya province last week.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Traditional night market at the Hyatt
Traditional night market at the Hyatt YOGYAKARTA: Inspired by other traditional night markets, the Yogyakarta five-star Hyatt Regency Hotel is offering a Night Market program every Saturday evening in an effort to promote traditional arts and performances.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Good targeting necessary in emergency assistance programs
Good targeting necessary in emergency assistance programs Alex Arifianto The SMERU Research Institute Jakarta Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla has proposed a new crash program designed to help around 250,000 farmers across Java, currently experiencing crop failure due to the...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
UGM demands 'voluntary' donation
UGM demands 'voluntary' donation My younger brother passed the selection test to join Gajah Mada University (UGM) held in Senayan, Jakarta. Before taking the test, my brother did not fill in the column on the registration form specifying the amount he would give as a voluntary donation.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
[b]Good targeting essential
Good targeting essential in emergency aid programs Alex Arifianto The SMERU Research Institute Jakarta, Indonesia2. Pro1 -- Time to wait on the Euro 2 x 30Time to wait on the euro as ideal medium of exchangeJoseph E. Stiglitz Professor of Economics Columbia University Project Syndicate
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Terrorism, a common enemy
Terrorism, a common enemyFrom Media IndonesiaActs of terrorism in Indonesia not only have claimed lives and material losses, but have also spoiled the nation's good name, while creating a negative image of the country -- that it is an unsafe place to visit.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Out of sight, out of mind
Out of sight, out of mind It was really heartening to see in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 26 that forest management, illegal logging and ecotourism were all getting a jolly good airing. It does seem at last that the government are on the right track.Sadly, not so the Bukit Sentul garbage collectors.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
1001 Books Community aims to better reading habits
1001 Books Community aims to better reading habitsSinggir Kartana, Contributor, Yogyakarta Hundreds of children thronged a spot on the side of a street in Gadjah Mada University campus one Sunday morning earlier this month. They looked happy.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Jakarta opens talks with Bekasi over Bantar Gebang
Jakarta opens talks with Bekasi over Bantar GebangBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following mounting protest from Bojong residents over Jakarta administration's plans to build a garbage treatment facility there, Governor Sutiyoso opened talks with Bekasi Mayor Ahmad Zulfaih on the...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
'No plan to appoint PDI-P chief'
'No plan to appoint PDI-P chief' JAKARTA: Deputy secretary general of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) Pramono Anung said on Friday that his party had never planned to appoint a caretaker to deal with its day-to-day activities.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
The story of an alternative school
The story of an alternative schoolBambang M, Contributor, Yogyakarta With his fur hat always perched on his head like Robinson Crusoe, this bespectacled gentleman is invariably the center of attention when he speaks in a seminar.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.29,2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.29,2003 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
* Headlines:Police detain a suspect in Timika clashes 2
* Headlines:Police detain a suspect in Timika clashes 2 * National: DPR admits agenda in certain laws 4 * Archipelago: Rain brings little hope for people of C. Java 5 * Opinion: Jakarta-Canberra: It's time to be open with each other 7 * City: Jakarta opens talks with Bekasi over Bantar Gebang 8 *...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
House admits agenda in certain laws
House admits agenda in certain lawsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In commemorating its 58th anniversary, the much-criticized House of Representatives admitted favoring certain political parties' agendas, instead of the people's, in several legislations it has made.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Investment chief cries fault
Investment chief cries fault Instead of wooing foreign investors to return to Indonesia, now that the macroeconomic, political and security conditions have become relatively stable, chief of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Theo F.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
2. SECURE
2. SECURE3 X 15 DPR urged to maintain govt monopoly in social security programs 3. ENVIRONMENT2 X 22 Minister worries over Citarum forest failure 4. SURVEILLANCE1 X 25 Police deny "spying" on religious schools 5. TNI2 X 15 TNI replaces six legislators
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Java truck hijackers captured
Java truck hijackers captured SEMARANG: A gang of at least three people has been arrested on charges of hijacking and looting trucks in Java's north coast, police said here on Friday.Central Java Police chief Insp. Gen.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Retno retains lead despite poor play
Retno retains lead despite poor playThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Heavy drizzle throughout the night on Thursday that turned the Palembang Golf Club into a quagmire in some areas on Friday and leader Retno Mustari of Jakarta lost ground, but still leads.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Sweden needs more evidence on GAM
Sweden needs more evidence on GAM JAKARTA: Swedish authorities have asked the Indonesian government to provide more data on the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) leaders, currently residing in Stockholm, so that authorities there can continue with the legal case against the rebels.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Antam's profit up 102% on higher sales, prices
Antam's profit up 102% on higher sales, pricesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned PT Aneka Tambang (Antam), one of the world's largest nickel and gold miners, announced on Friday that its net profit in the first semester increased twofold on higher sales volume and prices of its...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
City to plate Arjuna Wijaya statue in bronze
City to plate Arjuna Wijaya statue in bronzeBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Jakarta administration will bronze-plate the Arjuna Wijaya statue, located on the intersection of Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan, Jl. M.H. Thamrin and Jl. Budi Kemuliaan, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Explosion at rights activist's home
Explosion at rights activist's homeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A package exploded on Friday in the front yard of the residence of well-known human rights activist Munir on Jl. Cendana XII No. 12 in the Jaka Sampurna housing complex, South Bekasi.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Higher sales expected from expo
Higher sales expected from expoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Agency for Export Development (BPEN) expects its upcoming Export Product Exhibition to generate higher transaction values."I expect an increase of at least 10 percent in sales to about US$80 million, from $72.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Terrorism, a common enemy
Terrorism, a common enemyFrom Media IndonesiaActs of terrorism in Indonesia not only have claimed lives and material losses, but have also spoiled the nation's good name, while creating a negative image of the country -- that it is an unsafe place to visit.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Sheraton has a facelift
Sheraton has a facelift YOGYAKARTA: The five-star Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Resort & Spa, a property of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts chain, is renovating its Grand Ballroom, lobby and 100 of its guest rooms as part of Starwood's grand plan to improve in line with international standards.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
On 'La Galigo' theater
On 'La Galigo' theater I refer to the article titled Reviving glorious Buginese past published in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 26.Out of respect for the many outstanding scholars and cultural experts involved in the theatrical production of La Galigo, we wish to submit the following corrections to your...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Exhausting ordeal when worms attack!
Exhausting ordeal when worms attack! Vishnu K. Mahmud Contributor Jakarta vmahmud@yahoo.com The past few weeks have been exhausting for IT departments in Indonesia. After the recent enactment of the Indonesian Intellectual Property law, which caused many corporations to scramble to ensure...
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
RI, Libya to engage in countertrade deal
RI, Libya to engage in countertrade dealEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Libya have agreed on a countertrade deal worth US$540 million under which the Indonesia would export 16 commodities in exchange for crude oil, a senior official said.The agreement was signed on Aug.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Fire razes plastic mat factory
Fire razes plastic mat factory JAKARTA: Fire destroyed a plastic mat factory on Jl. Kapuk Raya, Penjaringan district, North Jakarta, on Friday at around 1:30 p.m.A total of 11 fire trucks were deployed to extinguish the fire, with the help of locals.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Rain brings little hope for people of C. Java
Rain brings little hope for people of C. JavaSuherdjoko and Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Semarang/Cirebon People in the central parts of Central Java province may be tempted to breath a little easier after much-awaited rain fell on Friday.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
The controversial division of Indonesia's province of Papua
The controversial division of Indonesia's province of Papua has finally been postponed. The decision was made during a meeting on political and security affairs chaired by Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, August 30, 2003
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, August 30, 2003Exhibitions* Painting at Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto, Kotabaru (Tel. 0274-560404) presenting the collections of Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Sept. 1 - 8.
Sat, 30 Aug 2003
Courage of Indosiar
Courage of IndosiarFrom RepublikaThe otherwise good program aired by Indosiar, Berani Dong (Come on, have the guts), really caused great concern when it was aired on Aug. 13, 2003.The bare chest of a male visitor at a certain mall was covered with glue and then feathers were stuck on his chest.
Fri, 29 Aug 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.28,2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.28,2003 ______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...