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Mon, 25 Aug 2003
New textbook policy prone to corruption
New textbook policy prone to corruptionMoch. N. Kurniawan and Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts warned on Sunday of possible corruption and collusion between officials and book publishers following the education ministry's decision to require some 150,000 elementary schools across...
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Pakuan lecturer found dead
Pakuan lecturer found dead BOGOR: A lecturer of Pakuan University was found dead in her house at Villa Citra Bantarjati housing complex, North Bogor on Saturday.Titi Parijati Suwito, 75, who was a lecturer of commercial law and Dutch at the university, was found dead by her driver, Jejen Jaenudin.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Established brands are the most valuable assets
Established brands are the most valuable assetsBurhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta For certain people, like executives, artists, celebrities or successful people -- or those who want to look successful -- appearance is highly crucial.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Bintaro to get commuter train
Bintaro to get commuter train JAKARTA: The developer of Bintaro Jaya, PT Jaya Real Property, signed an agreement with state-run train company PT KAI on Saturday to provide an air-conditioned express commuter train for residents.PT KAI will provide four cars with a total capacity of 250 passengers.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Ryan beats Razali for 7th stage victory
Ryan beats Razali for 7th stage victoryThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ryan Ariehaan gave the West Java cycling team their first stage win in the Tour d'ISSI after finishing first in the seventh stage, which covered 181 kilometers from Yogyakarta to Madiun, on Sunday.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Election rerun planned for Lampung governor
Election rerun planned for Lampung governorSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno has indicated that President Megawati Soekarnoputri is likely to annul the result of the Dec.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
West Java to help salvage aircraft firm
West Java to help salvage aircraft firmNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java West Java Governor Danny Setyawan says the province is committed to helping the central government salvage ailing aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Teenagers to fight drug abuse
Teenagers to fight drug abuse JAKARTA: Twenty-five teenagers from various high schools in the city gathered at City Hall for an English oration contest on Sunday, and presented candid proposals to address common problems for teens, ranging from drug abuse to student brawls.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
International Education
International EducationA new paradigm governing international education is now emerging. More and more Indonesians are sending their children to schools adopting internationally recognized curriculum because of the lack of quality Indonesian schools in the country. More on Page 13 to Page 19.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Drought-stricken villagers sell belongings for water
Drought-stricken villagers sell belongings for waterSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Villagers in drought-stricken areas across the regency of Gunung Kidul in Yogyakarta have begun to sell their belonging for water.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
'Attempts by terrorists in RP to enter Sabah foiled'
'Attempts by terrorists in RP to enter Sabah foiled'Agence France-Presse, Sandakan, Malaysia Security forces said there had been four attempts by terrorists from neighboring Philippines to sneak into Malaysia's eastern Sabah state, including one possible try by Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) bombmaker...
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Employees : 27,606
Employees : 27,606 Assets : Rp 96,9 trillion Liabilities : Rp 68,4 trillion Income before govt's share : Rp 10.5 trillion Main assets : - 7 refineries (capacity: 1.05 million barrels/day - 9 LPG and petrochemical plants (ouput :1.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Daewoo halt some production
Daewoo halt some production SEOUL: Daewoo Commercial Vehicle Corp. and Daewoo Bus recently suspended some of their production lines as their part supplier Tongil Heavy Industries Co. suffers from a prolonged strike, the Korea Economic Daily reports.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
SARS might strike back in November: Govt
SARS might strike back in November: GovtSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is on alert over the possible return of the deadly Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in the region in November, a top government official said.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Elementary school students get milk
Elementary school students get milk MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The United States government distributed on Saturday free milk for 21,300 elementary school students in Makassar.The country manager of the U.S.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Governor to receive PKBI award
Governor to receive PKBI award SEMARANG: The Indonesian Family Planning Association (PKBI) is planning to present a token of appreciation to Central Java Governor Mardiyanto in recognition of his meritorious services in supporting the association's program in the province.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
1. JOMPO: 48 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. JOMPO: 48 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Senior citizens give in to terror at their nursing home 2. MARRIOTT: 36 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 15 Despite bombing, local bank sales still attractive 3. DAM: 30 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 48 Megawati's husband says dam project should proceed
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Asians, Africans study hybrid power system in NTT
Asians, Africans study hybrid power system in NTTYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Delegates from at least 15 Asian and African countries are on a one-week visit to Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), to study the hybrid power system in Oeledo village, Pante Baru...
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
What we expect from the WTO
What we expect from the WTOMuhammad Sauri Hasibuan, Researcher, Fortech Consulting, Jakarta The World Trade Organization (WTO) replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in 1995. Compared to the GATT, the WTO is much more powerful as it has a legal and institutional foundation,...
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Shelving corruption cases
Shelving corruption cases The confirmation of the Attorney General's Office (AGO) -- that it had decided to drop corruption cases against former president Soeharto's daughter Siti "Tutut" Hardiyanti Rukmana, former timber baron Prajogo Pangestu and tollroad developer Djoko Ramiadji -- served only...
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Finding more about fossil fuels on the Net
Finding more about fossil fuels on the NetEllen Whyte Columnist Malaysia ellenwhyte@lepak.comSimple everyday things like boiling a kettle, drying your hair with a hairdryer, or heating and air-conditioning your home takes a lot of energy, much of which comes from the energy released by burning...
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
S. Sumatra to send 600 workers to Japan
S. Sumatra to send 600 workers to Japan PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The head of the South Sumatra manpower office, Djufri Mat Akin, said here on Saturday the province would send some 600 workers to Japan to work on a contractual basis for about three years.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Govt offers alternatives for oil, gas concessions
Govt offers alternatives for oil, gas concessionsFitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government has offered a more flexible system for investors to be granted oil and gas concessions in the country as part of its bid to revive the investment climate in the sector.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Taufik presses ahead for Jatigede dam project
Taufik presses ahead for Jatigede dam projectNana Rukmana and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon/Jakarta The construction of the Jatigede dam in Sumedang, West Java is a political decision -- by the House of Representatives (DPR) and the government -- that must be carried out...
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Singing beggars in Bekasi
Singing beggars in BekasiFrom Warta KotaThere is an increasing number of singing beggars in the area of Jalan A Yani, particularly in front of the Bekasi municipality administration office.Generally very young, they usually board public vehicles in order to sing their songs.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Karet Tengsin fire leaves 1,318 people homeless
Karet Tengsin fire leaves 1,318 people homelessThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nurhadi, 43, had just cooked ketupat ( rice steamed in coconut leaves) when a huge fire engulfed his wooden house and another 274 houses in Karet Tengsin area, Central Jakarta.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Sukhois to arrive on Tuesday
Sukhois to arrive on Tuesday Two of the four Sukhoi jet fighters that Indonesia bought from Russia through a countertrade deal in April will arrive here on Tuesday.Air Force spokesman Commodore Sagoem Tamboen said on Sunday that the two Sukhoi-30 jet fighters were scheduled to land at the Iswahyudi...
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
One killed in protests over Papua divsion
One killed in protests over Papua divsionAgencies, Jakarta Protesters clashed with supporters of a new province in Indonesia's troubled Papua island on Sunday, leaving one person dead, a news report said.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Councillors get itchy feet, cut fire budget
Councillors get itchy feet, cut fire budgetBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City councillors are reportedly changing an allocation of Rp 11 billion (US$1.2 million), which was earlier set for domestic trips, to finance their overseas trips.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
112 parties enrolled for polls
112 parties enrolled for polls JAKARTA: The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights closed on Friday the registration of parties applying for legal entity status to contest the 2004 legislative elections.As of the deadline, 5 p.m., 112 parties had registered with the ministry.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
done
doneDebbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta Schools or universities with internationally recognized curriculums are becoming increasingly popular, not only with expatriate parents but also with Indonesians who lack a choice of quality educational institutions.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Fresh clash injures three in Indonesia's Papua
Fresh clash injures three in Indonesia's Papua Hundreds of people clashed on the street of a town in Indonesia's Papua on Sunday in the second brawl to take place following the inauguration of a new province there a day earlier, police said.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
* Headlines:Senior people give in to terror at their nursing home
* Headlines:Senior people give in to terror at their nursing home 2 * National:SARS might strike back in November: Government 4 * Archipelago:Drought-stricken villagers sell belongings for water 5 * Opinion:The wall blocking the peace road map 7 * City:Councillors get itchy feet, cut fire budget 8...
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, August 25, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, August 25, 2003Exhibitions* Photo The Transfixed Spectator, by Kassian Cephas, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until Aug. 30.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Senior citizens give in to terror at their nursing home
Senior citizens give in to terror at their nursing homeTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After three nights of terror and intimidation at the Pniel nursing home on Jl. KH Samanhudi Dalam in Central Jakarta, the residents and staff savored rujak (fruit salad with spicy peanut...
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Idealism and reality
Idealism and reality Aside from the festivities and merrymaking that so many people from all walks of life enjoyed while celebrating the 58th anniversary of Indonesia Day, other events took place with more of a thanksgiving theme.
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Resilient SMEs still facing problems
Resilient SMEs still facing problemsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) -- which have proved more resilient than many corporate giants in coping with the economic crisis -- still struggle with persistent problems in tapping overseas markets, according to...
Mon, 25 Aug 2003
Police to check Hambali's identity
Police to check Hambali's identity STABAT, North Sumatra: Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said he would soon check the citizenship of Hambali, the alleged terror suspect.Da'i made the statement after inaugurating a police station in Langkat district on Sunday.
Sun, 24 Aug 2003
Drug kingpin arrested after spat
Drug kingpin arrested after spatTHAILAND: Myanmar has arrested a drug kingpin as a sign it is cooperating with neighboring Thailand in the war on drugs, Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Saturday.
Sun, 24 Aug 2003
Housewife arrested for drugs
Housewife arrested for drugsINDONESIA: A housewife was arrested carrying 1,950 ecstasy pills in her underwear at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang on Friday afternoon.This was the first drug arrest at the airport since police foiled an attempt by Brazilian Marco Archer Cardoso...
Sun, 24 Aug 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 24, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 24, 2003Exhibitions* Photo The Transfixed Spectator, by Kassian Cephas, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until Aug. 30.
Sun, 24 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.
Sun, 24 Aug 2003
No end in sight for GAM hostages
No end in sight for GAM hostagesThe Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Farida has spent much of her time reading the Koran and praying to God during the past two months.The Acehnese woman has not seen her husband and children since Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels captured her, her sister Soraya and...
Sun, 24 Aug 2003
Austrian robbed of Rp 60 million
Austrian robbed of Rp 60 millionINDONESIA: A 45-year-old Austrian, Rudolf Lytner, was robbed by a gang of eight thieves at his house in Bogor, West Java, early on Saturday.The victim, who works at German-based PT Siemens distribution company, valued his losses at Rp 60 million (US$7,229).
Sun, 24 Aug 2003
Lessons to be learned
Lessons to be learned Whether in a state-of-the-art classroom in the bustling capital, or a cramped, dirt-floor shack in some less developed corner of the archipelago, Indonesian children make the best of their situation and take their lessons seriously.
Sun, 24 Aug 2003
Nh. Dini: A writer bravely bares her soul
Nh. Dini: A writer bravely bares her soulLie Hua Contributor Jakarta A novelist weaves words into a mosaic of events to get across a particular message. The events are those that the novelist has gone through, observed or heard in daily life.
Sun, 24 Aug 2003
Violent birth of new Papuan province
Violent birth of new Papuan provinceNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Timika, Papua Violence erupted as hundreds of protesters attacked thousands parading in Timika in support of the controversial formal establishment of the new province of Central Irian Jaya.
Sun, 24 Aug 2003
Terrified senior citizens held hostage for a third day
Terrified senior citizens held hostage for a third dayZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The violent attack on the century-old Pniel nursing home on Jl. Samanhudi in Central Jakarta apparently has not satisfied the unidentified attackers, who smashed their way in on Thursday and remain holed up...
Sun, 24 Aug 2003
Thai police arrest more terror suspects
Thai police arrest more terror suspectsAgencies, Bangkok/Jakarta/Kuala Lumpur Thai police have arrested five suspected terrorists including three Pakistanis and two Myanmar nationals in the northern province of Chiang Mai, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said Saturday.
Sun, 24 Aug 2003
Finding a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome
Finding a treatment for irritable bowel syndromeClaudine Frederik The Jakarta Post JakartaIt is a very common health condition that disrupts the lives of sufferers, but too often irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) goes unrecognized by local physicians.