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Sun, 19 Aug 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Performances 9:00 Sports 10:30 Religious Teachings 11:00 News 11:30 Children's Songs 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Children's Program 2:00 News 2:15 Traditional Performance 3:15 Music 4:15 Children's Program 4:30...
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Sebastian Gunawan presents grand designs
Sebastian Gunawan presents grand designsBy Muara Bagdja JAKARTA (JP): Sebastian Gunawan's fashion shows are always big events. His most recent, held at Hotel Mulia in Central Jakarta last week, went one step further in cementing his image as one of the country's finest designers.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Start early to nurture your children's reading habit
Start early to nurture your children's reading habitBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Establishing a fun atmosphere and pleasant experience with books at home helps introduce the written word to infants as toys, stimulate toddlers to learn how to read and encourage positive reading habits in...
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
'Becak' drivers yet to enjoy independence
'Becak' drivers yet to enjoy independenceBy Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Fitri JAKARTA (JP): "Being a becak driver is easy. I just have to use my muscles," said Yatim.The 30-year-old man decided to become a becak (pedicab) driver four years ago after his hard efforts to find work proved fruitless.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Indonesian food on the menu in Germany
Indonesian food on the menu in GermanyBy Sri Pudyastuti Baumeister BRUNSWICK, Germany (JP): It's a busy evening at Tuk Tuk restaurant in Berlin, but Suwido's friendly greeting to newly arrived guests -- "Hello, how are you? Wait for a moment while I set your table -- makes sure they feel at ease as...
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Tradition and leisure mix at Pelabuhan Ratu
Tradition and leisure mix at Pelabuhan RatuBy Simon Marcus Gower PELABUHAN RATU, West Java (JP): Head due south from central Jakarta and you are on a perfect course for the peaceful hill- town of Bogor, which has for centuries been a more temperate escape for dwellers of the nation's capital.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Center links Australia and Asia
Center links Australia and AsiaBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE, Australia (JP): Most busy people, for the sake of convenience, like to think of the world as divided into two halves: the East and the West. The East is full of mysteries, opacities and exotica, while the West is technologically tidy,...
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Ex-hostage Daniel Start looks back on Irian Jaya
Ex-hostage Daniel Start looks back on Irian JayaBy Adrian Smith JAKARTA (JP): Since the beginning of June two Belgian filmmakers have been held hostage in Irian Jaya. One person who knows what they are going through is Daniel Start, who survived such an ordeal and wrote about the experience.
Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Haze returns to Pontianak, interrupts flight schedules
Haze returns to Pontianak, interrupts flight schedules PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): Choking haze from forest fires has returned to West Kalimantan after 10 days without any rain.The smog reappeared after people had enjoyed clean air for almost three weeks.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Cautius steps in reform needed to heal the nation
Cautius steps in reform needed to heal the nation The following is the state-of-the-nation address delivered by President Megawati Soekarnoputri before the House of Representatives on Aug. 16, 2001 ahead of Independence Day.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
PKB is a no-show at House plenary session
PKB is a no-show at House plenary session JAKARTA (JP): Legislators of the National Awakening Party (PKB) were nowhere to be seen during the House of Representatives plenary session on Thursday at which President Megawati Soekarnoputri gave her state-of-the nation address.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Street vendors not dregs of society
Street vendors not dregs of societyFrom Warta KotaThe recent raids (euphemistically termed "acts of rectification" by officials) on Jakarta's street vendors have caused much apprehension because the Jakarta city administration's public order officers often physically abuse the vendors.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Celebration without ex-presidents
Celebration without ex-presidents JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri led her first independence day ceremony at Merdeka Palace on Friday, the same day her father Sukarno declared Indonesia's independence 56 years ago.Indonesia's three surviving former presidents, Soeharto, B.J.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Judicial review of Tommy Suharto case processed
Judicial review of Tommy Suharto case processed JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court is currently processing a court review of the corruption case of fugitive son of former president Soeharto, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, who has already been sentenced to 18 months in jail.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
PKB is a no-show at House plenary session
PKB is a no-show at House plenary session JAKARTA (JP): Legislators of the National Awakening Party (PKB) were nowhere to be seen during the House of Representatives plenary session on Thursday at which President Megawati Soekarnoputri gave her state-of-the nation address.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
By Christ Tumelap
By Christ Tumelap Few takers for online shopping-------------------------------------------------------- Despite the high expectations on the country, which has been praised by Internet analysts as a enormous potential market, the growth of e-commerce in Indonesia has been slow.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Try's house catches fire
Try's house catches fire JAKARTA (JP): Fire damaged part of former vice president Gen. (ret.) Try Sutrisno's house on Jl. Bambu Apus 54, East Jakarta, on Wednesday shortly before midnight.An officer from the East Jakarta fire department told Antara that 11 fire engines rushed to the scene soon...
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Take a pick of TV anniversary specials
Take a pick of TV anniversary specialsBy Sri Ramadani JAKARTA (JP): It's probably more than you can watch. Just take your pick: Hollywood movies, Indonesian TV films, light comedies or music shows, all of them only a click away.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX.rm .plStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on August 16, 2001:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,550 25 408,000...
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Hari Sabarno pledges to repair regional autonomy
Hari Sabarno pledges to repair regional autonomy JAKARTA (JP): Newly-appointed Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno has said the smoothening out of the shaky start of regional autonomy would be one of his primary objectives, including ensuring that it would not lead to the breakup of the unitary...
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Judicial review of Tommy Soeharto case initiated
Judicial review of Tommy Soeharto case initiated JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court is currently processing a court review of the corruption case of fugitive son of former president Soeharto, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, who has already been sentenced to 18 months in jail.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Three die in tragedy on Independence Day
Three die in tragedy on Independence Day JAKARTA (JP): Independence Day celebrations in northern Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, turned tragic on Friday when an old two-story house collapsed, causing three people to die instantly and injured 14 others, a number of them seriously.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
JP/5/MEG3
JP/5/MEG3To operate a modern economic system without the support of a reliable national banking system is surely impossible. We must learn much from our bitter experience in managing the banking sector; especially after economic liberalization in 1983.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Veterans hope youngsters appreciate sacrifice
Veterans hope youngsters appreciate sacrifice JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia celebrated its 56th Independence Day on Friday with many celebrations held in housing complexes, offices and schools. Malls were full of red and white decorations and even TV stations broadcast special programs for the occasion.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
PKB
PKB PKB is a no-show at House plenary session. Page 2 Tommy Judicial review of Tommy Soeharto case initiated. Page 3 Teaching Bring fun to classroom! Page 4 Badminton Johan and Taufik cruise to semifinals. Page 6Housing Kebayoran Baru, RI's first housing complex.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Judicial review of Tommy Suharto case processed
Judicial review of Tommy Suharto case processed JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court is currently processing a court review of the corruption case of fugitive son of former president Soeharto, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, who has already been sentenced to 18 months in jail.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Inmates know not what to do after freedom
Inmates know not what to do after freedom JAKARTA (JP): Many convicts who were given back their freedom on Friday were deeply confused about what to do next as they thought they had lost their place in society.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Judicial review of Tommy Suharto case processed
Judicial review of Tommy Suharto case processed JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court is currently processing a court review of the corruption case of fugitive son of former president Soeharto, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, who has already been sentenced to 18 months in jail.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Ceramics by Yogiswari and Kurniawati, Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61- 62 South Jakarta (Phone: 5201266), Aug. 18. * Painting, Ceramics Paul Husner, F. Widayanto, Galeri Minima - Maxima, Jl.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Telkom reports 19.46% increase in H1 earnings
Telkom reports 19.46% increase in H1 earnings JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom announced on Thursday a 19.46 percent increase in consolidated net income to Rp 1.7 trillion (US$196.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
2. Aceh ----- 3x14
2. Aceh ----- 3x14Explosions jolt Independence Day festivities in Aceh
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Flying of national flag
Flying of national flagFrom KompasI have been concerned recently over the hoisting of our national flag in front of houses, private companies and state enterprises. This state symbol has now lost much of its significance as it is quite common to see the flag unfurled improperly for months on end in...
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Show marks anniversary of Sukarno's birth
Show marks anniversary of Sukarno's birthBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Guruh Soekarno Putra's Menggugat (Guruh Soekarno Putra's Demands) would perhaps be a more appropriate title for his show commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of his father, first president Sukarno.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Business permits
Business permitsFrom Media IndonesiaThe Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade No. 591/MPP/Kep/10/1999 of October 13, 1999 lays down, among other things, the procedures and requirements for an application for a business permit by owners of corporate entities.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Percasi names nine players for SEAG
Percasi names nine players for SEAG JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chess Federation (Percasi) has named nine players to represent Indonesia at the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.The chess tournament will be held in Kuala Lumpur as an exhibition event before being officially included at the...
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
JAKARTA (JP): Today many schools boast they have a lot of
JAKARTA (JP): Today many schools boast they have a lot of subjects to teach their students. To ignorant parents, this seems promising as they believe their children will be the cleverer, the more subjects are crammed into their brains.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
INTERVIEW-Malaysia Muslim leader says Mahathir scaremongering
INTERVIEW-Malaysia Muslim leader says Mahathir scaremongering KUALA TERENGGANU, Malaysia (Reuters): An influential Malaysian Islamic opposition leader said on Friday a crackdown by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's government on alleged Muslim extremists was scaremongering to shore up dwindling...
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on August 16, 2001:Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,550 25 408,000 Adindo Foresta 105 0 50,000 AGIS 140 0 193,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 1,625 0 0...
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Separatists free abducted Belgians
Separatists free abducted Belgians JAYAPURA, IriaN Jaya (JP): Two Belgians held hostage by separatist rebels in the Irian Jaya hinterland have been freed after nearly two months in captivity.Negotiators claim that no ransom was involved in the release of Johan Van den Eynde, 47, and Philippe Simon,...
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Traditional games boost unity and happiness
Traditional games boost unity and happiness JAKARTA (JP): Pole climbing, gunny sack races and dashes involving small feats, such as balancing a marble on a spoon, were the most popular games played in communities across Jakarta and its suburbs to commemorate Indonesia's Independence Day on Aug. 17.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Megawati asks donors for 'breathing space'
Megawati asks donors for 'breathing space' JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri appealed to donor countries on Thursday to give Indonesia "elbowroom" and "breathing space" in fulfilling its debt obligations.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Fraud aimed at officials
Fraud aimed at officialsFrom Media IndonesiaWith reference to our letter No. 356/022/PUMDA of Jan. 4, 2001 regarding fraud attempts using the names of government officials, we would like to let the public know that recently there have been attempts at fraud using the name of the Director General of...
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
[i] Regardless of how trivial they may be, KKN practices will
Regardless of how trivial they may be, KKN practices will transgress public trust and at the same time violate one's official oath.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Fake journalists
Fake journalistsFrom Koran TempoIt makes one feel sad, and it is disconcerting that some journalists, especially those craving money (or known locally as "money-envelope reporters") downgrade the credibility of journalists in general.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Mahathir scaremongering, says opposition leader
Mahathir scaremongering, says opposition leader KUALA TRENGGANU, Malaysia (Reuters): An influential Malaysian Islamic opposition leader said on Friday a crackdown by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's government on alleged Muslim extremists was scaremongering to shore up dwindling support.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
KL's opposition faces split over Islamic extremism
KL's opposition faces split over Islamic extremism KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysia's opposition alliance faces a possible split this weekend as an ethnic-Chinese party debates pulling out over fears of Islamic extremism, an official said Friday.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
RP's army took bribes, alleges Abu Sayyaf leader
RP's army took bribes, alleges Abu Sayyaf leader MANILA (AFP): An Abu Sayyaf rebel leader Friday alleged he had bribed the army to let his kidnap gang and its U.S. and Filipino hostages break out of a military cordon.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
E. Timor welcomes Megawati's Independence Day remarks
E. Timor welcomes Megawati's Independence Day remarks DILI, East Timor (AP): Political leaders and UN administrators Friday hailed Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri's acknowledgment of East Timor's independence and said they were encouraged by her commitment to human rights.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Sjamsul, Prajogo to return home
Sjamsul, Prajogo to return home JAKARTA (JP): Magnates Sjamsul Nursalim and Prajogo Pangestu are expected to return to Jakarta next month to face graft charges, an official said on Friday.Director general for immigration at the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights Iman Santoso, said his office was...
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Minister of Home Affairs vows to amend regional autonomy
Minister of Home Affairs vows to amend regional autonomy JAKARTA (JP): Newly-appointed Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno has said the smoothening out of the shaky start of regional autonomy would be one of his primary objectives, including ensuring that it would not lead to the breakup of the...