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Seeing Indonesia through children's eyes

Seeing Indonesia through children's eyesMoch. N. Kurniawan and Novan Iman Santosa The Jakarta Post JakartaPeople may respond differently about how to help resolve the problem of street children in big cities like Jakarta or in conflict areas like Sambas and Pontianak in West Kalimantan.

Too many adjectives trouble imperfect justice

Too many adjectives trouble imperfect justice Thanks to the insurance company PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia, the word "justice" has acquired a resonance unknown so far. To my surprise, I discovered that just like there are many shades in a hue, justice includes various types.

For Advertorial July 26

For Advertorial July 26 Company: Kaltim Prima Coal Writer : Rikza Abdullah KPC strengthens basis for coal mining operation PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) is strengthening the basis for operation of its huge coal mine in Sangatta, East Kalimantan, by improving efficiency and productivity, as well as by...

A child's eye: How children see Indonesia

A child's eye: How children see IndonesiaMoch. N. Kurniawan and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People may respond differently about how to help resolve the problem of street children in big cities like Jakarta or in conflict areas like Sambas and Pontianak in West Kalimantan.

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--------------------------------------------------- Coal Production (1,000 MT)---------------------------------------------------- Company 1999 2000 20011. PT BA 11,207 10,746 10,212 a. Tanjung Enim 10,116 10,008 9,653 b. Ombilin 1,091 738 5592.

FOR FOCUS ISSUE JULY 21

FOR FOCUS ISSUE JULY 21 ;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Consultation-HR-focus Grace Emilia Contributor Jakarta More firms turn to professionals to improve their HR Consulting businesses in Indonesia have been growing rapidly during the past decade as more and more companies turn to their services to help them...

The adjectives of imperfect justice

The adjectives of imperfect justice Thanks to the insurance company PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia, the word "justice" has acquired a resonance unknown so far. To my surprise, I discovered that just like there are many shades in a hue, justice includes various types.

ASEAN-U.S. antiterrorism declaration ready to sign

ASEAN-U.S. antiterrorism declaration ready to signReuters, Bandar Seri Begawan Officials from Southeast Asian nations on Saturday agreed a joint declaration on counter terrorism to be signed with the United States next week as the centerpiece of a regional forum on security and defense.

Despite major bomb explosion, Ambon remains calm

Despite major bomb explosion, Ambon remains calmOktavianus Pinontoan The Jakarta Post AmbonDespite a bombing that left at least 55 people injured on Saturday, the situation in Maluku, particularly the provincial capital of Ambon, remained calm, an indication that most locals remain firmly behind...

Adrian edited this around 2:45pm

Adrian edited this around 2:45pm For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23Placed in boxInvestment opportunities abound in Bantul The Bantul regency offers many promising investment opportunities, such as hotels, restaurants and other tourist facilities.

'Meteor Garden' fever hits Asia

'Meteor Garden' fever hits AsiaLinda Boentaram, Contributor, The Jakarta It has been raining heavily in Jakarta, but not in the form of raindrops. The whole city has suddenly been showered with posters, pictures and other sorts of merchandise presenting four good-looking Asian faces, known as F4,...

For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23

For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23 Parangtritis Beach remains prime tourist spot Bantul regency has quite a number of tourist attractions, with the most well-know destination being Parangtritis Beach, some 29 kilometers to the south of Yogyakarta.

My neighborhood reflects my country

My neighborhood reflects my countryRatrikala Bhre Aditya, Contributor, Jakarta Poverty is one cause of social problems. Poor people are unable to obtain a proper education and thus cannot become gainfully employed.

Skepticism welcomes Tommy

Skepticism welcomes Tommy Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta Life behind bars must be terrible, especially in the notorious Cipinang penitentiary in East Jakarta. Dirty over-crowded cells, poorly cooked food, a limited amount of water for bathing and strict prison guards who would not...

Mercedes-Benz Vaneo another MPV option

Mercedes-Benz Vaneo another MPV optionPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With more and more people wanting to spend their weekends with the whole family at resorts, a host of car producers are offering various kinds of Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV)s.

for focus issue -- business consultancy --- July 21

for focus issue -- business consultancy --- July 21;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Consulting-crisis-orders Crisis: Real boon for foreign consultants Hendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post Jakarta It has been more than four years since the financial crisis started to hit the country in late 1997, but for many...

Basking in the Sea Festival

Basking in the Sea Festival Taking a well-deserved break from their work, fishermen and their families from Kepulauan Seribu gathered on Pramuka island, one of 110 islands in the chain, to enjoy the 2002 Seribu Island Sea Festival on July 21.

Aiko: one hip abbess who really cares about young people

Aiko: one hip abbess who really cares about young peopleHera Diani The Jakarta Post JakartaQuite petite even by Indonesian standards, she wears a black skirt and black thin brocade top which reveals glossy red lingerie.

For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23

For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23 Home to export-oriented handicraft products There are several outstanding industrial centers in Bantul regency, particularly in small-scale undertakings and popular handicrafts.

FOR GENERAL ISSUE - JULY 26

FOR GENERAL ISSUE - JULY 26;JP;HEN; ANPAf..r.. Coal-industry-outlookRikza Abdullah Contributor JakartaCoal industry grows robustly but still lacks fresh investment Indonesia is enjoying robust growth in its coal industry but it needs to be aware of the signals threatening its future development due...

Skepticism welcomes Tommy

Skepticism welcomes Tommy Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta Life behind bars must be terrible, especially in the notorious Cipinang penitentiary in East Jakarta. Dirty over-crowded cells, poorly cooked food, a limited amount of water for bathing and strict prison guards who would not...

Salim Group Rushes Philippine Asset Sale

Salim Group Rushes Philippine Asset Sale Dow Jones MANILA Pacific Co. (H.FPC) of Hong Kong is rushing the sale of its Philippine assets before the end of the third quarter to meet an Oct. 11 deadline set by the Indonesian government for the Salim family to pay part of its debts amounting to IDR32.

Seaside escape comes with pretty ghost

Seaside escape comes with pretty ghostPeter Janssen, Deutche Presse-Agentur, Pelabuhanratu, West Java Few public relations officers would deem a ghost with a fondness for green bathing suits as a great selling point for a beach resort, but don't tell that to the hoteliers of Pelabuhanratu - one of...

Thousands remember July 27 tragedy

Thousands remember July 27 tragedyBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 1,000 people gathered on Saturday on Jl. Diponegoro in Central Jakarta, to commemorate the July 27, 1996 incident when hundreds of people attacked supporters of the then-ousted chairman of the Indonesian...

Despite major bomb explosion, Ambon remains calm

Despite major bomb explosion, Ambon remains calmOktavianus Pinontoan The Jakarta Post AmbonDespite a bombing that left at least 55 people injured on Saturday, the situation in Maluku, particularly the provincial capital of Ambon, remained calm, an indication that most locals remain firmly behind...

Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang

Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang Publication: July 26 - Friday Antam's ongoing commitment to conduct profitable business the right way The recent string of financial scandals in the United States has clearly taught a valuable lesson to every company throughout the world on the importance of good...

For busy golfers, help is only a chip away

For busy golfers, help is only a chip awaySudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta For those businesspeople wanting to learn how to play golf but are trapped behind an office desk, the time or place no longer needs to be a problem.

Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang

Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang Publication: July 26 - Friday Aneka goes out of its way to boost investor confidence The recent string of financial scandals in the United States has clearly taught a valuable lesson to every company throughout the world on the importance of good corporate governance.

Edited by Adrian 3:30pm

Edited by Adrian 3:30pmFor REGENCY PROFILE/July 23 Story #4Pandansimo harbour, a lucrative long-term investmentBright prospects for Pandansimo harbor For years, Pandansimo beach, located on the northern part of Bantul regency and nudging the estuary of Progo river, has been a famous religious...

Putri Indonesia still girl at heart

Putri Indonesia still girl at heartTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta She responds to every question with a smile, an even voice and an answer that is politically correct. Only a few weeks into her reign as Miss Indonesia 2002, Melanie Putria Dewita Sari has learned to separate her...

Museum to stage colonial drama

Museum to stage colonial drama JAKARTA: Museum Sejarah Jakarta will perform a theatrical reconstruction of history titled, Stadhuis 1629: a historical reconstruction, on Aug. 4.A media release from the Museum stated on Friday that the drama, which would be featured in all museums of Jakarta, was a...

'Don't stop sending migrant workers'

'Don't stop sending migrant workers' JAKARTA: Coordinating Minister for Peoples' Welfare Jusuf Kalla refuted on Friday calls by a fellow Cabinet minister to stop sending female workers abroad."Stopping the flow of migrant workers is not the answer as we have to deal with a high unemployment rate...

PASI meet noticeable for dearth of records

PASI meet noticeable for dearth of recordsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Except for the opening women's polevault event, no new records have been broken at the ongoing National Athletics Championship here at the Madya track and field stadium.

Salim rushes RP asset sale

Salim rushes RP asset saleDow Jones, Manila First Pacific Co. of Hong Kong is rushing the sale of its Philippine assets before the end of the third quarter to meet an Oct. 11 deadline set by the Indonesian government for the Salim family to pay part of its debts amounting to Rp 32.

Fruit seedlings from couples sought

Fruit seedlings from couples sought BOGOR: Every Muslim couple that wants to get married in Bogor regency is required to contribute money for the purchase of two fruit tree seedlings. The requirement was made public during a training course on how to grow fruit trees at the Information and...

British MPs to visit Indonesia

British MPs to visit Indonesia JAKARTA: A delegation of inter-faith British parliamentarians will make a seven-day visit to Indonesia, including to the South Sulawesi provincial capital of Makassar, starting from July 28, the British Embassy said on Friday.

[b]July 27 marks watershed in

July 27 marks watershed in modern Indonesian history2. Brad27 -- 1 X 36 Down and out with the United States economy

Rubble trouble in Batam

Rubble trouble in Batam BATAM, Riau: The Batam municipal administration must find a way to dispose of 30 tons of rubble every day, following the destruction of 1,000 illegally constructed houses and 500 kiosks in the island's Jodoh subdistrict.

Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang

Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang Publication: July 26 - Friday Antam committed to good corporate governance The recent string of financial scandals in the United States has clearly taught a valuable lesson to every company throughout the world on the importance of good corporate governance.

July 27 marks watershed in modern Indonesian history

July 27 marks watershed in modern Indonesian historyMax Lane, Center for Asia Pacific, Social Transformation Studies, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia There is an interesting parallel between the history of East Timor and of Indonesia in relation to how international public...

For Advertorial July 26

For Advertorial July 26 Company: Kaltim Prima Coal Writer : Rikza Abdullah KPC strengthens basis for coal mining operation PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) is strengthening the basis for operation of its huge coal mine in Sangatta, East Kalimantan, by improving efficiency and productivity, as well as by...

Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang

Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang Publication: July 26 - Friday Aneka goes out of its way to boost investor confidence The recent string of financial scandals in the United States has clearly taught a valuable lesson to every company throughout the world on the importance of good corporate governance.

A sacrifice in July: Survivors and Megawati

A sacrifice in July: Survivors and MegawatiKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com Black Saturday. An elderly woman stood outside the office of the Institute of Legal Aid (LBH) on Saturday afternoon, July 27, 1996.

* Headlines:House in dilemma over seat allocation 3

* Headlines:House in dilemma over seat allocation 3 * National:ASEAN told not to become a political power 4 * Archipelago:N. Sumatra airline takes to the sky 5 * City:School libraries fail to lure students 8 * Opinion:July 27 a watershed in modern Indonesian history 7 * Sports:'Les Bleus' have to...

Taufik Kiemas donates two ambulances

Taufik Kiemas donates two ambulances JAKARTA: The husband of President Megawati Soekarnoputri, Taufik Kiemas, has donated two ambulances to the Army's Gatot Subroto Hospital, a report said on Friday.Taufik officially delivered the two ambulances to the hospital's director, Brig. Gen.

Malaysians advised to go home

Malaysians advised to go home MALAYSIA: Malaysia has criticized an Indonesian Islamic religious school, the Pesantren Al-Zaitun, as deviationist and wants 111 Malaysian students there to leave the institution and return home, a news report said on Friday.

Ex-president's favorite son gets a taste of jail

Ex-president's favorite son gets a taste of jailMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the youngest and favorite son of former President Soeharto, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra always got what he wanted.

Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang

Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang Publication: July 26 - Friday Antam's ongoing commitment to conduct profitable business the right way The recent string of financial scandals in the United States has clearly taught a valuable lesson to every company throughout the world on the importance of good...

1. Bantar

1. BantarDefending RI's homeland costly, but necessary2. IslamThe United Kingdom's debt to Muslim residents 3. Korea29Koreans supporting physical abuse

Singapore must help RI curb illegal sand mining, activists say

Singapore must help RI curb illegal sand mining, activists sayAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government should seek to forge a bilateral cooperation with Singapore to curb illegal sand mining here, which has caused serious damage to the environment, a legislator and an...