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What's up with 'Eiffel... I'm in Love'

What's up with 'Eiffel... I'm in Love'Tony Ryanto, Contributor, Jakarta Eiffel... I'm In Love, like Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? (What's up with Love?), is a teen romantic comedy -- a genre which has been well received here for its effortless absorption, appealing narrative and elements of pop culture.

Muslim voters and Islamic parties in Indonesia

Muslim voters and Islamic parties in Indonesia Mochtar Buchori Legislator for Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle JakartaWhat do Muslim voters want to see as the outcome of their support for the political struggle carried out by their country, Indonesia? Do they want to have an Indonesian...

JP/30/WOMEN

JP/30/WOMEN Ati Nurbaiti The Jakarta Post Jakarta For each person, young and old, in the regency of Gresik, Central Java, the average annual budget for health is Rp 1,413, or not even 20 U.S. cents. This revelation emerged in a training session on the regional budget, aimed at female political...

JITF ends mandate, completes most tasks

JITF ends mandate, completes most tasksDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government, without much fanfare, dissolved on Thursday the Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF) after it completed a fairly successful five-year mandate of restructuring most of the private sector's huge debts as...

Bogus policemen raid a house

Bogus policemen raid a house JAKARTA: Four people, claimed to be policemen, knocked on the door of a house in Cilandak Bawah, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, at about 3 a.m. on Thursday and told the house occupants they had a warrant to search the house.

TV Today: Friday, December 19, 2003

TV Today: Friday, December 19, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Music8:00 TV Drama: Kemelut Cinta10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Documentary2:00 Music2:30 English News Service3:00 Comedy Drama4:00 News4:30...

'Worsening traffic jams caused by busway project'

'Worsening traffic jams caused by busway project' The city administration will soon extend the three-in-one traffic policy along the full length of the busway from Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in West Jakarta from 6:30 a.m. through 8 p.m. to support the much vaunted busway project.

'Ideological map' in Indonesian politics (1)

'Ideological map' in Indonesian politics (1)J. Soedjati Djiwandono Political analyst JakartaThe ideological alignment of Indonesian politics since independence has been one of "nationalism," in support of the Pancasila ideology, versus Islam, striving for the establishment of an Islamic state on...

Four students named terror suspects

Four students named terror suspectsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four of the six students recently deported from Pakistan have been declared suspects for their roles in a series of terrorist attacks here in the past several years.

The 2004 elections: The enemy within

The 2004 elections: The enemy withinSatish Mishra UNSFIR Jakarta2004 is an important year. This is the year when Indonesian democracy either opens its doors to a new wave of consolidation and reform or retreats along the historically familiar path towards a new kind of authoritarianism.

Minister casts doubt on success of busway, 3-in-1

Minister casts doubt on success of busway, 3-in-1Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar expressed doubts on Thursday about the likely success of the busway project and the three-in-one traffic policy extension by the Jakarta administration.

'RCTI' driver held by GAM reunited with family

'RCTI' driver held by GAM reunited with familyTeuku Agam Muzakkir and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe/Banda Aceh After about six months held by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), a driver of the RCTI television crew was rescued by marine troops in an ambush in East Aceh on Wednesday.

House lifts hurdle to judicial liberty

House lifts hurdle to judicial libertyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) has removed one major hurdle to judicial independence by placing all courts under the direct supervision of the Supreme Court, but a noted legal expert warned that an independent and clean judicial...

Nationalist spirit needed

Nationalist spirit neededFrom Suara KaryaThe human rights (HAM) institution in settling national issues arising in Indonesia applies methods that lack a sense of nationalism. In other words, it has apparently never struggled for national interests.

'Decentralization affects family planning program'

'Decentralization affects family planning program'Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Family Planning Board (BKKBN) has expressed concern about the future of the family planning program after a transfer of the responsibility to regional governments next year.

Small-scale business ignore Islamic bank edict

Small-scale business ignore Islamic bank edictM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some small-scale businesspeople expressed on Thursday indifference to the proposed Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) edict that prohibits bank interest, saying such an instruction might hamper business.

[i]Malin Kundang is being staged on Dec. 19 and Dec. 20 at Gedung

Malin Kundang is being staged on Dec. 19 and Dec. 20 at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta in Central Jakarta. Tickets are available at Bel Canto (telp. 8316808). For further information, contact dayagroup@cbn.net.id or www.geocities.com/malin_kundang2003/

RI needs fair trade, investment, not new debts

RI needs fair trade, investment, not new debtsDavid E. Sumual, Analyst, Danareksa Research Institute, Jakarta Nothing unusual took place at the annual CGI meeting last week. As expected, the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) concluded its annual ritual, pledging US$3.

Police secure Christmas, New Year

Police secure Christmas, New YearDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Police officials said they planned to deploy around 12,200 personnel, or half of their full force of 23,000, to guard the capital during Christmas and New Year celebrations from Dec. 24 to Jan.

Govt told to hold dialog with Papuans

Govt told to hold dialog with Papuans JAYAPURA, Papua: Golkar's presidential hopeful Sultan Hamengkubuwono X urged on Thursday the central government to open a dialog with the people of troubled Papua province in order to solve their problems.

b]* Headlines:Ex-New Order officials 'unfit' for DPD membership 2

b]* Headlines:Ex-New Order officials 'unfit' for DPD membership 2 * National:Fast action promised for poll violations 4 * Archipelago:Councillors allege corruption in plane purchases 5 * Opinion:Indonesia needs fair trade, investment, not new debts 7 * City:Minister casts doubt on success of...

House passes state treasury bill on management of state funds

House passes state treasury bill on management of state fundsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives passed on Thursday the long-awaited state treasury bill into law, which Minister of Finance Boediono claimed will greatly improve the management of state funds and assets and thus...

Badawi to tour ASEAN countries

Badawi to tour ASEAN countries MALAYSIA: Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is to embark on a tour of ASEAN countries in January, a trip seen as a tradition for newly-installed regional leaders to cement ties, a report said on Wednesday.

Scaling new heights in ASEAN-Japan ties

Scaling new heights in ASEAN-Japan tiesS. Pushpanathan, Head, ASEAN Plus Three Cooperation, Jakarta The ASEAN-Japan Summit in Tokyo last week concluded on a high note and with resounding success for both ASEAN and Japan in every aspect of their cooperation.

Affordable Avanza and Xenia hit RI streets

Affordable Avanza and Xenia hit RI streetsNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japanese carmakers Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd., together with their Indonesian partner PT Astra International, launched on Dec.

On waste management

On waste management We are referring to the brief on page five of The Jakarta Post, Dec. 11, Govt criticized on waste management price. Aris Muryasani, coordinator of a Batam-based non-governmental organization referred to a company called the Industrial Waste Management Installation based in...

S. Pushpanathan

S. Pushpanathan Head Plus Three Relations Jakarta2. nation -- Radicalism the big threat to Asia-Pacific 1 x 45 Radicalism the big threat to Asia-Pacific Don Pathan The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok3.

City soft loans leave residents in dark

City soft loans leave residents in darkTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Subdistrict Community Empowerment Program (PPMK), often touted as one of the Jakarta administration's key programs, remains a mystery to many city residents.

IBRA to sell Bank Permata in January

IBRA to sell Bank Permata in JanuaryThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Wednesday that it would sell up to 71 percent stake in Bank Permata in January next year.

'Witnesses not to sign vote reports'

'Witnesses not to sign vote reports' JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Wednesday that monitors of the 2004 general election would not be required to sign the reports on ballot counts in order to speed up the election process.

Funds prepared to defend PGN shares

Funds prepared to defend PGN sharesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned gas utility PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) said the government and the company's underwriters had prepared funds to help prevent its share price from falling below the initial public offering (IPO) price of Rp 1,500 per share.

Workers protest at council building;

Workers protest at council building; TANGERANG: Hundreds of workers of shoe producer PT Dongha Perkasa staged a rally at the Tangerang Municipal Council building on Wednesday starting at around 10:30 a.m., demanding their right to better welfare.

Ex-policeman arrested for car theft

Ex-policeman arrested for car theft BANDUNG: A former policeman, from Darmaraja village in Darmaraja subdistrict, Sumedang regency, was caught on Wednesday by the West Bandung Police for his alleged role in a car theft network.

Nationalist spirit needed

Nationalist spirit neededFrom Suara KaryaThe human rights (HAM) institution in settling national issues arising in Indonesia applies methods that lack a sense of nationalism. In other words, it has apparently never struggled for national interests.

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1. JOIN: 1 line 42 countsJP/17/JOINTAffordable Avanza and Xenia hit RI streets

Anticorruption chief to target law enforcement institutions

Anticorruption chief to target law enforcement institutionsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Newly elected chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Taufieqqurrochman Ruki vowed on Wednesday to develop the commission into a credible institution to lead the country in...

Manila, rebels restore truce

Manila, rebels restore truce PHILIPPINES: Troops and Muslim rebels in the southern Philippines have reestablished a shaky, five-month truce after three days of pitched battles, both sides said on Wednesday.

b]* Headlines:Papuans demand cancellation of disputed law 2

b]* Headlines:Papuans demand cancellation of disputed law 2 * National:KPU sparks controversy on DPD 4 * Archipelago:Council dismisses Cirebon mayor 5 * Opinion:Genuine multilateralism vital to world security 6 * City:More rape victims speak out 8 * Sports:Arsenal and Bolton win to advance to...

3-in-1 extension to start on Monday

3-in-1 extension to start on MondayBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration will kick off on Monday the tryout of an extended three-in-one traffic policy along the 12.9-kilometer corridor of the bus rapid transit (BRT) or busway, from Blok M, South Jakarta, to Kota,...

Migrant workers seek more protection

Migrant workers seek more protection A three-day international conference on Indonesian migrant workers ended on Wednesday with a list of demands, including that the government enact a law on migrant workers to ratify the migrant workers' rights convention, help settle disputes involving migrant...

Muhammadiyah cool on Islamic bank edict

Muhammadiyah cool on Islamic bank edictSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Muhammadiyah chairman Ahmad Syafii Maarif called on Muslims on Wednesday to play down an edict that bans bank interest and suggested that they continue using conventional banks.

Genuine multilateralism vital to world security

Genuine multilateralism vital to world securityBantarto Bandoro, Editor, The Indonesian Quarterly, Centre For Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id From the strategic and military points of view, the war in Iraq is over.

Voting for political parties

Voting for political partiesFrom Tempo Indonesia is facing a lot of problems now, among other concerns, ongoing financial woes, the threat of national disintegration (in Aceh and Papua), and terrorist acts.

KPU to declare controversial DPD aspirants fit to run

KPU to declare controversial DPD aspirants fit to runMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) looks set to endorse the nomination of three former state officials under the New Order as candidates for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) representing...

b]* Headlines:Papuans demand cancellation of disputed law 2

b]* Headlines:Papuans demand cancellation of disputed law 2 * National:KPU sparks controversy on DPD 4 * Archipelago:Council dismisses Cirebon mayor 5 * Opinion:Genuine multilateralism vital to world security 6 * City:More rape victims speak out 8 * Sports:Arsenal and Bolton win to advance to...

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Video-Painting-Kadek installation by Filippo Sciascia, the Gaya gallery, Jl. Raya Sayan-Ubud, until Dec. 28. * Painting: The Silent Painting, featuring works of 21 artists including Arie Smit, Srihadi Soedarsono, Djirna,...

KPU sparks controvery on DPD

KPU sparks controvery on DPDMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) looks set to endorse the nomination of three former state officials under the New Order as candidates for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) representing South Sulawesi.

Employers, labor unions accept new labor law

Employers, labor unions accept new labor lawRidwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post JakartaEmployers and labor unions put their weight behind the newly endorsed bill on the settlement of industrial disputes, which they say gives legal certainty both to workers and employers and encourages harmonious...

House delays endorsing water bill

House delays endorsing water billThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta House Commission IV for settlement and telecommunications failed on Wednesday to endorse the controversial water resource bill, ordering the Ministry of Settlement and Infrastructure to promote the draft among other state ministries and the...

China takes Wall Street bull by the horns

China takes Wall Street bull by the hornsSteve James, Reuters, New York Call it the new "China Syndrome."The Peoples' Republic is 'de rigueur' on Wall Street this week -- a visit to the floor of the New York Stock Exchange by Premier Wen Jiabao on Monday, two hot initial public offerings grabbing...