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Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Tracing civilization at Batujaya temples
Tracing civilization at Batujaya templesTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As we approached Batujaya village, Karawang regency, West Java, our cellular phone signals were no more. Not only were we coming into the presence of the oldest temples on Java, but we were also reminded: Hey,...
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Company hopes to get 'hands' on new record
Company hopes to get 'hands' on new record JAKARTA: A pharmaceutical company hopes to create a new record for longest chain of hand-holders at the Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta on Monday.The company is trying to break the Indonesian record of 1,000 meters set by PT Astra Internasional Daihatsu...
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
JP/5/across
JP/5/across Students rally against PDI-P sales CILACAP, Central Java: Hundreds of students staged a rally here on Friday to protest an incident involving local bureaucrats and the leader of the local chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan).
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Accor to manage historic Phoenix
Accor to manage historic Phoenix JAKARTA: The management contract for the historic Phoenix Yogyakarta hotel has been awarded to Accor, which will rebrand it as the Mercure Phoenix Yogyakarta by the end of 2003 after an extensive refurbishment program.The refurbishment starts on Aug.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
BPS reports higher economic growth
BPS reports higher economic growthThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The economy grew at a higher rate in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period last year, driven by stronger domestic consumption, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Friday.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Aceh rebels not among inmates given remission
Aceh rebels not among inmates given remissionNani Farida and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Medan Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members have not been included among 331 inmates who will receive general remission from the government in conjunction with Independence Day anniversary...
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Top JI leader captured in Thailand
Top JI leader captured in ThailandAgencies, Jakarta Hambali, a former top Southeast Asia operative of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) terror group who allegedly oversaw a string of terrorist bombings that killed hundreds in Indonesia and has also been linked to the Sept.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Yogyakarta to market handicrafts online
Yogyakarta to market handicrafts online Tarko sudiarno The Jakarta Post Yogyakarta Experiencing difficulty in marketing traditional handicraft products, the Yogyakarta Craft Council decided it was about time they promoted the industry online.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Enjoy Bali's beauty
Enjoy Bali's beautyFrom Bali Post The adage, "the grass is always greener on the other side," may be applicable to daily life. One may wonder why many Balinese like to visit Jakarta, and other major cities in the country, while Bali itself offers beautiful landscape and a wonderful cultural...
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Bombings and the Jamaah Islamiyah
Bombings and the Jamaah Islamiyah Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) is made the scapegoat whenever there is a terrorist bombing in Indonesia. After being accused in the Bali bombing tragedy in October last year, the JI is once against suspected of being behind the bombing of the JW Marriott Hotel in Jakarta.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
checked by EJK
checked by EJK Indonesia Book Fair 2003 Following the success of a similar event last year, the 23rd Indonesia Book Fair 2003 will be held on Sept. 24 to Sept. 18 in Jakarta. The annual book fair has become increasingly popular, with the number of visitors and exhibitors -- both from Indonesia and...
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Election-year budget
Election-year budget The 2004 state spending program, proposed by President Megawati Soekarnoputri to the House of Representatives on Friday, is quite a bare-bones budget, packed in a boring budgetary document.But this is precisely the reason why the market will welcome the budget as realistic.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Authorities turn attention to Malaysian bomber
Authorities turn attention to Malaysian bomberJasbant Singh, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur As governments on Friday celebrated the arrest of suspected al- Qaeda henchman Hambali, authorities are turning their attention to a mild-mannered, bespectacled former teacher -- Southeast Asia's new most...
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Government releases post-IMF economic reform blueprint
Government releases post-IMF economic reform blueprintThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government pledges to continue selling its shares in a number of banks next year as part of a crucial bank restructuring program.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
1. DEFENSE: 48 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. DEFENSE: 48 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Government to double expenditure on defense 2. BOMB: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Police name suspects in Marriott bombing 3. WELFARE: 32 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 45 Education, health draft budgets raise hackles 4.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
TPL aims to return to local stock markets
TPL aims to return to local stock marketsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pulp company PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL) plans to "relist" its shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) and the Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSX) in the second quarter of next year, according to a company senior executive.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Education, health draft budget raise hackles
Education, health draft budget raise hacklesSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Politicians and at least one expert criticized the 2004 draft budget allocating only Rp 20.2 trillion (US$2.3 billion) for the education and health sectors, saying it was more evidence that the government had...
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Alliance Party registers for the poll
Alliance Party registers for the pollJAKARTA: The Indonesia Nationalist Alliance Party registered on Friday with the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights for an administration screening ahead of the 2004 elections.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
The independence dream: Orgies of violence and seduction
The independence dream: Orgies of violence and seductionB. Herry-Priyono, Lecturer, Driyarkara School of Philosophy, Jakarta The river of time has brought us again to the eve of Indonesia's 58th anniversary. It may be time to prepare a celebration.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Malayan sun bears still hunted and kept
Malayan sun bears still hunted and kept Bambang M Contributor Yogyakarta Tiring, that's the right word to describe the process when a rescue team from the Jogja Animal Rescue Center confiscated a rare female Malayan sun bear owned by Jazuli Umar, an "animal lover" from Yogyakarta.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta post, Yogyakarta
Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta post, Yogyakarta A series of tragic events, locally and internationally, has shaken many tourist-related businesses, including hotels. Not yet recovered from the Bali bombing, people had to deal with the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak that scared people...
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
* Archipelago:Java warned of imminent blackouts 5
* Archipelago:Java warned of imminent blackouts 5 * Opinion:India-Pakistan ties swing from hate to love 7 * City:Intelligence center to be established 8 * Sports:Mickelson ties lead as Tiger driven to distraction 9 * World:Indian PM says ready to work for peace with archrival Pakistan 11...
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Nation told to fight terror
Nation told to fight terrorFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has called on the people to remain united and rally behind her in the country's fight against terrorism.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.15,2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.15,2003 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Independence Day benefits palm sellers
Independence Day benefits palm sellersRizky KD Ntoma, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Andhika, the upcoming Independence Day celebrations will mean competitions. But unlike in previous years, where he took part in a sack race, this time he only wants to participate in panjat pinang (betel palm tree...
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Tribal communities to hold congress
Tribal communities to hold congress JAKARTA: The Tribal Communities Alliance Across the Archipelago (AMAN) is scheduled to hold its second congress next month, to discuss issues concerning the daily lives of tribal members.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
City to establish center to prevent terrorism
City to establish center to prevent terrorismBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to prevent further terrorist attacks, the city administration has set up an intelligence center staffed by representatives from various institutions.Established by Gubernatorial Decree No.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Rupiah, stocks end higher
Rupiah, stocks end higherDow Jones JakartaThe rupiah ended slightly higher against the U.S. dollar in thin trading on Friday, taking its cue from regional currencies, dealers said. The local unit closed at Rp 8,525 per dollar, up from 8,550 in the previous day.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Thai Airways posts $30m loss
Thai Airways posts $30m loss BANGKOK: Thai Airways announced on Friday a 1.27 billion baht (US$30 million) loss in the three months to June compared to 3.45 billion baht profits a year ago, as the SARS crisis turned its balance sheet red.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Bob Hasan teaches business, Tommy learns law
Bob Hasan teaches business, Tommy learns lawSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Timber tycoon Mohamad "Bob" Hasan and former president Soeharto's son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra have been keeping themselves busy with academic activities while serving prison terms on Nusakambangan island off of...
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Myanmar tells traders to use euro instead of dollar
Myanmar tells traders to use euro instead of dollarAYE AYE WIN, Associated Presse, Yangon, Myanmar Myanmar's military government, faced with a U.S. ban on remittances to the country, has decreed that the euro and other currencies should be used in place of the dollar for international business...
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
'Budget realistic, but lacks stimulus'
'Budget realistic, but lacks stimulus'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 2004 draft budget unveiled on Thursday offers little room for stimulating economic activities and, therefore, experts concur that it will not help much in achieving the government's target of 5 percent growth next year.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
1 x 31
1 x 31 Java warned of imminent blackouts JP/5/guru1 x 43 Thousands of teachers unpaid for three months JP/5/REMIS2 x 22 Aceh rebels not among inmates given remissions JP/5/boycot1 x 31 Golkar boycotts plenary session
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Belt-tightening measures, subsidy cuts seal new budget
Belt-tightening measures, subsidy cuts seal new budgetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri unveiled on Friday the 2004 state budget draft, which would cut the amount of costly subsidies on fuel and electricity and limit development spending as part of belt-tightening measures...
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Bracing for the hight cost of life after the IMF
Bracing for the hight cost of life after the IMFMari E. Pangestu, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta The President's national day speech and proposed budget for 2004 provide the first glimpses of the issues and constraints that the government and Indonesia will face after we...
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
A new force in Indonesian education
A new force in Indonesian education Raden Dunbar is the Principal Counterpart of Sekolah Cita Buana and Chairperson of the Association of National Plus Schools. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Cita Buana or ANPS. Email raden@citabuana-jkt.sch.id.2.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
What August 17 means
What August 17 means Simon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Indonesia Jakarta 2. State16 -- Homeland security begins abroad 1 X 30 Homeland security begins abroad ND Batra The Statesman Asia News Network Calcutta 3.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Police name suspects in Marriott bombing
Police name suspects in Marriott bombingDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Moments after Asia's most wanted man, alleged terror ringleader Hambali, was captured in Thailand on Friday, local police confirmed that they had named several suspects who were possibly involved in the Aug.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
A lesson for the elite
A lesson for the elite For the grassroots population in Indonesia, National Independence Day, which falls on Aug. 17, is a time for public festivities. In neighborhoods throughout the country, people collect funds door to door to finance the various events they organize to celebrate the big day.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
The purchase of Sukhoi jet fighters from Russia has led to hot
The purchase of Sukhoi jet fighters from Russia has led to hot debate, not only in the House of Representatives, but also among the general public. This case has been widely reported in the mass media and has prompted protest rallies. It is true that this matter is really attracting attention.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
1. LENI: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS
1. LENI: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Riefenstahl still seeks recognition 2. ABAH: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS Artist Iwan running for Bandung mayor
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
TV Today: Saturday, August 16, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, August 16, 2003TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon7:30 Documentary8:30 Music9:00 Tour and Travel9:30 Fashion10:05 Children Drama11:05 Religious Teachings11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
DPR asked to evaluate Aceh operation
DPR asked to evaluate Aceh operation SURABAYA: The country's largest Muslim organization, Nadhlatul Ulama (NU), has called on the House of Representatives to evaluate the military operation in Aceh.Also, noted rights activist Todung Mulya Lubis has urged the government to end the military offensive...
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Java warned of iminent blackouts
Java warned of iminent blackoutsThe Jakarta Post, Banjarnegara/Semarang/Bandung Disruptions in power supplies are imminent in West Java, Central Java and Banten amid the prolonged dry season, which has caused water shortages in the provinces.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Tribal communities to hold congress
Tribal communities to hold congress JAKARTA: The Tribal Communities Alliance Across the Archipelago (AMAN) is scheduled to hold its second congress next month, to discuss issues concerning the daily lives of tribal members.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Farmers protest imported sugar
Farmers protest imported sugar MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Dozens of sugarcane farmers in South Sulawesi flocked to the provincial legislative council on Friday to protest the influx of allegedly smuggled sugar into the province.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Reflection on independence
Reflection on independenceFrom Koran Tempo When Aug. 17 arrives each year we celebrate our independence at many locations across the country. But we must ask, are we really independent? If we analyze the situation carefully we find that a lot of policies were made under the influence of foreign...
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
Victoria Cattoni's reading of 'kebaya'
Victoria Cattoni's reading of 'kebaya'Carla Bianpoen Contributor JakartaKebaya, the traditional blouse found in virtually every country in Southeast Asia, has evolved with the changing tides of history.
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
House set to discuss 30 bills next session
House set to discuss 30 bills next sessionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After enjoying a six-week break, the House of Representatives (DPR) on Friday opened a new session and promised to finish the deliberation of some 30 bills, including the ones that could not be finished in past...
Sat, 16 Aug 2003
MPR and President'saccountability
MPR and President'saccountability The 2003 annual session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has ended. Altogether four decrees were produced, among other things Decree No. 5/2003 on suggestions to state institutions (the President, House of Representatives, the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK),...