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Fri, 16 Aug 2002
170,000 illegal Indonesian workers still in Malaysia
170,000 illegal Indonesian workers still in MalaysiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 170,000 illegal Indonesian workers were still working in Malaysia while 310,000 others had returned home, Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla said here on Thursday.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Cisadane festival opened
Cisadane festival opened TANGERANG: Tangerang mayor M. Thamrin opened on Thursday the Cisadane festival, which is being held as part of city promotion week.The opening of the one-week Cisadane festival and promotion week was marked by several Tangerang traditional dances such as cokek, ampak...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
A tough choice for TNI?
A tough choice for TNI?Imanuddin, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) closed its Annual Session on Aug. 11 with an "outstanding and historic" recommendation that the military and the police give up their nonelected seats in the legislature in 2004.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Police vs military
Police vs military A trivial matter could have not triggered a brawl between the police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) personnel and soldiers if a hidden, more serious problem had not existed.Leaders from the police and the Army should work together to find out what was really behind the recent fatal...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
The search for face-saving
The search for face-saving exit from politics for TNI Imanuddin Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta 2. Strait -- Indonesia's firm step 1 X 32 Indonesia's progress in last four years The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore3.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Analysts point at pitfalls in Constitution
Analysts point at pitfalls in ConstitutionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although hailed as a milestone by the reform movement, the amended 1945 Constitution contained flaws that could lead to complexity at elections, an overly powerful legal body and a weak bicameral system, political analyst said on...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Party for small businesses
Party for small businessesFrom Pikiran RakyatSmall and medium-size businesses, plus the informal sector, locally abbreviated as UKM, are players in the people's economy, which serves as the backbone of the national economy.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Teater Mandiri's 'Luka' to open Laokoon Festival
Teater Mandiri's 'Luka' to open Laokoon FestivalTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Putu Wijaya's Teater Mandiri will open the Laokoon Summer Festival in Hamburg, Germany from Aug. 22 to Aug. 24, with a production called Luka (scar).
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
(Name, position, Verdict):
(Name, position, Verdict): 1. Abilio Jose Osorio Soares, East Timor governor, 3 years in jail; 2. Brig.Gen.Timbul Silaen, East Timor Police Chief, acquitted; 3. Col. Herman Sedyono, Covalima regent, acquitted; 4. Leut.Col.Lilik Koeshardiyanto, chief of Suai military sub-district, acquitted; 5. Leut.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
RI maid alleges employer of abuse
RI maid alleges employer of abuse SINGAPORE: An Indonesian maid told a court in Singapore that her employer pegged her eyebrows and hit her knees with a meat tenderiser to stop her from falling asleep, the Straits Times reported Thursday.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Jaded customer
Jaded customer It always seemed reassuring to see a large sign at the exit of Carrefour on Jl. Jend. A Yani, Cempaka Putih, asking motorists to have their vehicle registration papers ready to show the parking attendant when leaving the compound.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Santika, a hotel with a clean image
Santika, a hotel with a clean imageDewi Anggraeni Contributor SemarangRegardless of how secure your marital relationship is, whenever your spouse is away, the thought of them staying at a hotel often stirs a degree of concern.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Acehnese demand freedom as govt sets deadline
Acehnese demand freedom as govt sets deadlineThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than 700 Achenese demanded independence from Indonesia during a demonstration in the provincial capital of Banda Aceh on Thursday, just two days before the anniversary of Indonesia's independence.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Computer glitch blamed for Singapore's worst backout in decade
Computer glitch blamed for Singapore's worst backout in decade Deutsche Presse-Agentur Singapore A computer glitch caused the worst power failure in a decade in Singapore, paralyzing parts of the city-state for 90 minutes, officials said Thursday.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
No paper
No paper In observance of the Indonesian Independence Day, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Saturday. The Post will appear again on Sunday. -- Publisher
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Declining coffee market hits Lampung farmers hard
Declining coffee market hits Lampung farmers hardOyos Saroso The Jakarta Post Tanggamus, Lampung Although people still enjoy drinking coffee at US$1.5 a mug at Starbucks in the United States, Rp 5,000 (40 cents) at Plaza Indonesia, or Rp 1,000 (10 cents) at beverage stands across the country,...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Reflections on independence
Reflections on independence Tomorrow on Saturday, Aug. 17, Indonesians will commemorate the fact that 57 years ago two prominent leaders of the Indonesian independence movement unilaterally proclaimed the country's independence.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Concern over TV programs
Concern over TV programsFrom Koran TEMPO About 6 p.m. on Aug. 3, 2002, I watched Date X Press, a teenagers' program at Trans TV. The program was anchored by Alex Abbad and Dewi Sandra and included teenage celebrities such as Eno Lerian, Puput Melati and Hikmal.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Exxon top executives meet Megawati
Exxon top executives meet MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta ExxonMobil Oil top executives met with President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Thursday to discuss the company's oil project in Cepu, Central Java, and security matters in Aceh, where its massive gas...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
500 infants die every month in W. Kalimantan
500 infants die every month in W. KalimantanMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Poor service at public health centers in West Kalimantan has been blamed for the province's high mortality rate among babies and their mothers.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Areca nut poles put up for annual games
Areca nut poles put up for annual games JP/8/PINANG Leo Wahyudi S The Jakarta Post Jakarta One of the many popular traditional games that people take part in to mark the commemoration of Independence Day is the areca nut tree climbing contest or panjat pinang.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Japanese business sentiment in Asia up
Japanese business sentiment in Asia up Business sentiment indicators for Japanese firms operating in Asia were positive in August, the government-backed Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) said on Thursday.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Researcher apologizes over virginity survey
Researcher apologizes over virginity survey YOGYAKARTA: A young local researcher apologized on Thursday for his controversial survey on virginity, which has sparked widespread condemnation in Yogyakarta.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Software piracy in Asia hurts development: U.S.
Software piracy in Asia hurts development: U.S.Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Widespread software piracy in Asia is undermining the computer industry's efforts to develop better products, an executive of a U.S. company said on Thursday.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Taiwan vice president's visit only for tourism: Indonesia
Taiwan vice president's visit only for tourism: IndonesiaAgencies, Jakarta Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda said on Thursday that Taiwan's Vice President Annette Lu was in the country purely for tourism and no official talks were planned.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
U.S. to include Jemaah islamiyah on list
U.S. to include Jemaah islamiyah on list PHILIPPINES: Washington plans to include a regional Muslim militant group on its list of foreign terrorist organizations and may seek the backing of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a Philippine official said on Thursday.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
TNI wants emergency status imposed in Poso
TNI wants emergency status imposed in PosoTiarma Siboro and Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto called Thursday for the imposition of either a state of civil emergency or martial law in the violence-plagued regency of Poso, Central...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Do not use the
Do not use the term 'local fruit'We believe the use of the term "local" for domestic fruit, as can often be read in newspapers, is wrong in terms of language and fact. Newspapers often refer to domestic fruit sold in Jakarta as "local fruit", to contrast them with imported fruit.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Medco to acquire oil blocks
Medco to acquire oil blocks JAKARTA: Indonesia's oil producer PT Medco Energi International said Thursday it will acquire by October stakes in two oil blocks in South Sumatra and Irian Jaya provinces for US$11 million.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
In search of the true Indonesia
In search of the true IndonesiaFitri Wulandari and Lela E. Madjiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is mobs burning alive criminals, would-be criminals and even the innocent -- and taking great delight in doing so.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Police and army officers acquitted of rights abuses
Police and army officers acquitted of rights abusesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six military and police officers charged with crimes against humanity for their failure to prevent or stop the bloody violence in East Timor in 1999 were acquitted on Thursday, one day after former...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
2. TKI: 2 x 21
2. TKI: 2 x 21 170,000 illegal Indonesian workers still in Malaysia 3. PRESS: 1 x 35 Media criticized for bowing to threats k
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Controversy over Enthus Susmono's puppet-mastery standard
Controversy over Enthus Susmono's puppet-mastery standard guideline Blontank Poer The Jakarta Post Semarang A standard guideline, or pakem, is like a scary ghost for traditional artists. Many artists have been considered violators of standard values, while others are said to pay little respect to...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Nation's heroes aren't revered like they used to be
Nation's heroes aren't revered like they used to beKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Time and again Indonesians are reminded that a great nation is one that holds its heroes in great respect. It is therefore ironic that within less than six decades of independence, many younger-generation...
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
1. Fiesta - 4x12
1. Fiesta - 4x12 Independence festivities offer joy, lots of fun 2. CALON: 2 X 25Sutiyoso will certainly take part in next election 3. Sufa - 1x 37 Minister slammed for illegal excavation 4. Speak -1x40 'Most celebrations are just wasteful'
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
Slogans not enough to unite a diverse nation
Slogans not enough to unite a diverse nationKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Like magnificent artists, Indonesia's founding fathers coined the magic phrase, "Unity in Diversity" to unite this diverse nation, home to an estimated 500 ethnic groups.
Fri, 16 Aug 2002
JP/15/N00
JP/15/N00 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Aug. 15Bank notes rates TT ratesSelling Buying Selling BuyingRp Rp Rp RpAustralian dollar 1 5,052.42 4,508.74 4,806.41 4,754.52Brunei dollar 1 5,349.90 4,775.91 5,089.40 5,036.25Canadian dollar 1 5,991.30 5,349.83 5,699.57 5,641.47Swiss franc 1 6,265.47 5,594.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Prosecutors dismiss Akbar's defense
Prosecutors dismiss Akbar's defenseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors on Wednesday rejected the defense statement by House Speaker Akbar Tandjung in the Rp 40 billion (US$4.4 million) graft scandal dubbed Buloggate II, insisting he receive a four- year prison sentence.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Plan to ban press coverage slammed
Plan to ban press coverage slammed JAKARTA: State Minister of Communications and Information Syamsul Mu'arif slammed on Wednesday plans by the Jakarta High Court to ban reporters from covering trials, calling it baseless.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
KONI to unveil Asian Games team by Thursday
KONI to unveil Asian Games team by ThursdayMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) expects to announce most of the team for the 2002 Asian Games on Thursday, but for a few sports they remain undecided, according to national training director here on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
1. KARINA: 28 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 9
1. KARINA: 28 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 9Kartika raises funds for UNICEF 2. KPKPN: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 25KPKPN to summon City Council leaders, Sutiyoso 3. TOMMY: 36 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 47Tommy shuns court again, his sickness doubted For the third time, former president Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo "Tommy"...
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Astra says it can get debt deal by October
Astra says it can get debt deal by OctoberDow Jones, Jakarta PT Astra International, Indonesia's largest car maker, said Wednesday it plans to reach a debt restructuring deal with creditors by October."We are optimistic that we can reach a deal with our creditors to restructure our debt by...
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
JP/13/L00
JP/13/L00 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Aug. 14Bank notes rates TT ratesSelling Buying Selling BuyingRp Rp Rp RpAustralian dollar 1 5,002.72 4,461.96 4,758.03 4,706.42Brunei dollar 1 5,321.95 4,749.22 5,061.65 5,009.42Canadian dollar 1 5,953.38 5,313.12 5,662.20 5,604.21Swiss franc 1 6,286.16 5,610.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
1. Astra (4x10)
1. Astra (4x10) Astra says it can get debt deal by October 2. Market (1x27)Dollar drops on Fed warning3. CAR (2x23) Draft on new CAR ruling expected by end of year
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Sutiyoso advances smoothly
Sutiyoso advances smoothly Sutiyoso's route to the Jakarta governorship (again) is now distinctly possible after the Jakarta Provincial Legislative Council accepted his accountability speech on a vote on Monday.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Semen Padang in trouble
Semen Padang in trouble PT Semen Padang management's rebellion against shareholders has plunged the West Sumatra cement manufacturer into a severe financial crisis, with all major banks having now shunned the company as too risky a client to deal with.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Market awaits concrete action from govt after MPR session
Market awaits concrete action from govt after MPR sessionA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While the government may be let down with the lukewarm response of the financial market to the positive outcome of last week's People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) annual session, analysts said that...
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Regents reject govt policy on overseas trip
Regents reject govt policy on overseas tripThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Association of Indonesian Regency Administrations (Apkasi) chairman Syaukani H.R. rejected on Wednesday a government policy that requires regional administrators and officials to secure presidential approval before embarking on an...
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Tommy likely to be moved to Nusakambangan on Thursday: The
Tommy likely to be moved to Nusakambangan on Thursday: The convicted son of former president Soeharto, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, is scheduled to be flown by helicopter from his cell in Cipinang penitentiary in East Jakarta to a high security prison on Nusakambangan island, Central Java, on...
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Illegal fishing still rampant in RI waters: Minister
Illegal fishing still rampant in RI waters: MinisterNana Rukmana and Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon/Makassar Fish theft by foreign fishermen reaches between one million tons and 1.5 million tons annually due to the absence of tight supervision from the authorities, says Minister of Maritime...