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Mon, 15 Jul 2002
Refugees still want to go home to Sampit
Refugees still want to go home to SampitYogita Tahilramani and Edith Hartanto, The Jakarta Post, Sampang, Madura Sixty-year-old refugee Wafir, a neighborhood unit head in Sampit and a teacher, said that he spent his days wondering how things went so horribly wrong.
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
Students enter school, parents foot the bill
Students enter school, parents foot the billDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the new school year begins on Monday, many parents of new students are facing another headache due to all the financial commitments required for their children.
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
1. Insight: 1 x 45
1. Insight: 1 x 45 Shooting Aceh's messengers, killing peace hopes 2. WINTERS: 1 x 57 MPR Annual Session, 2004 election not important: Winters 3. ICC: 2 x 25 Battle over ICC is over, but the war is not
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
We are people with AIDS
We are people with AIDS Your detailed coverage of HIV and AIDS during the current International AIDS Conference is much appreciated. However, may I once more plead for more care in terminology, particularly in the headlines.
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
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Mon, 15 Jul 2002
Irwanto secures last Wismilak berth
Irwanto secures last Wismilak berthMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta FIDE Master (FM) Irwanto Sadikin took the last berth for the US$6,000 Wismilak International Grandmaster chess tournament after beating Yoseph R. Majella in a two-match, one-day playoff at the F.
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
Onyas leads West Java to championship
Onyas leads West Java to championshipMusthofid The Jakarta Post JakartaWest Java retained the tae kwon do national championship after winning nine gold medals in the four-day LG Cup, which ended on Sunday at the Bung Karno Tennis Indoor Hall here.
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
Defense equipment mark-up practices likely to continue
Defense equipment mark-up practices likely to continueTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rampant practice of exorbitant mark-ups will likely continue as a senior defense official responsible for equipment procurement has refused to cut out the role of contractors.
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
Pasar Minggu more chaotic
Pasar Minggu more chaoticFrom Pelita The market area on Jl. Raya Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, is becoming increasingly chaotic as public transportation vehicles and street vendors occupy the entire road around the market area.
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
Hanoi, Beijing move to settle disputes
Hanoi, Beijing move to settle disputes VIETNAM: Vietnam and China have moved a step closer to settling their decades-old territorial disputes through the laying of a symbolic marker stone on their land border, Vietnamese officials said on Sunday.
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
What makes flat TV so special?
What makes flat TV so special?Gatot Tio, Contributor, Jakarta Did you attend the recent Consumer Electronics Exhibition at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center. Well, most of the participants were displaying flat TV models, a sure sign of the growing popularity of this new TV technology.
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
Lower interest rates key for deficit control
Lower interest rates key for deficit controlFitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post JakartaAlthough the state budget deficit in the first semester of this year turned out to be much lower than predicted, economists said the government still had to work extra hard to maintain a "favorable domestic...
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
Monas project to finish in October
Monas project to finish in October JAKARTA: The controversial Rp 8 billion fencing project at the National Monument (Monas) park in Central Jakarta began over the past weekend and is scheduled to be completed in October.
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
Bad IMF
Bad IMF From Kompas Fertile and rich in natural resources, Indonesia, ironically, is in worse shape than a country poor in natural resources. In Indonesia, the abundant natural resources have not been properly managed, and in many cases they have been taken away by western capitalist countries.
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
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checkedFinding dream homes Down UnderI. Christianto Contributor Jakarta Alexander, an executive of a private company in Jakarta, leaves for Australia twice a year for his second home, a two- bedroom apartment in Sydney's central business district (CBD).
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
1. Aceh
1. Aceh Govt urged to revive peace talks with rebels 2. Refugee Poverty forces refugees into living hell Out of House deals reduce democracy or Experts decry backroom political deals
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
Govt to improve Katulampa dam
Govt to improve Katulampa dam BOGOR: The government plans to rehabilitate the Katulampa dam on the Ciliwung river near Bogor with a view to improving its ability to irrigate rice fields in the area and as an improved flood warning system for the city.
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
MPR Annual Session, 2004 election not important: Winters
MPR Annual Session, 2004 election not important: WintersBerni H. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Those who expect the 2004 general election will turn the country around need a reality check, according to American political observer Jeffery A. Winters.
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
We are people
We are people with AIDS Your detailed coverage of HIV and AIDS during the current International AIDS Conference is much appreciated. However, may I once more plead for more care in terminology, particularly in the headlines.
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
Page 5
Page 5 Headings1. Invest: 20 x 2 linesSingaraja opens its region to new investment options2. TKW: 40 x 1 line430 workers complain of exploitation by agents
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
The AIDS time bomb
The AIDS time bomb The latest warning about the global AIDS menace has failed to resonate in Indonesia. To most people in this country, any mention of Barcelona will conjure up the image of the awesome Spanish football (soccer) club and its World Cup hero, Rivaldo.
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
New terminal may become center for extortion
New terminal may become center for extortionThe Jakarta Post, Surabaya It is feared the Rp 4.5 billion terminal planned by the government for Djuanda Airport in Surabaya will become just another center for extortion.
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
Pantura Festival in dire need of promotion
Pantura Festival in dire need of promotionYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta In this era of regional autonomy, even organizing an art festival is not an easy thing to do.The 2002 West Java North Coast Cultural Festival, or the Pantura Festival, experienced some problems while trying to...
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
Golkar will comeback, says Akbar
Golkar will comeback, says AkbarMANADO: Golkar will make a comeback to lead this country again one day, says the party's chief Akbar Tandjung. "It will seize the highest slot which is the president of this republic," Akbar claimed in front of the New Order bulwark supporters here, seemingly...
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
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;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Property-Australia-guides Tips to buying homes for own use or for investmentDeden Sudarbo Associate Director Residential Department, PT Procon Indah Given its close proximity and travel time, relatively stable political and economic climates, reputable schools, colleges and...
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
Detained Australian ship has required documents
Detained Australian ship has required documentsThe Jakarta Post, Ambon The Maluku governor and an Ambon immigration official have admitted that a detained Australian ship and its crew had all the legal documents necessary for being in Indonesian waters.
Mon, 15 Jul 2002
W. Java keeps tae kwon do championship
W. Java keeps tae kwon do championshipMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta West Java retained the national tae kwon do championship after winning an overall nine gold medals in the four-day LG Cup, which ended on Sunday at the Bung Karno Tennis Indoor Hall here.
Sun, 14 Jul 2002
RI remains attractive to investors
RI remains attractive to investors French people all over the world are celebrating Bastille Day today to commemorate the founding of the nation. The French Ambassador to Indonesia, Herve Ladsous, talks to The Jakarta Post contributor, I.
Sun, 14 Jul 2002
Committed for long-term deals
Committed for long-term deals Indonesia has, for a long time, been a major Asian trading partner for France.Despite the deep economic and monetary crisis of the late 1990s, French companies have confirmed their commitment to the Indonesian market.
Sun, 14 Jul 2002
On the shelves
On the shelvesNagari Tawon Madu (Honey Bee Country); The political history of 18th century Blambangan; I Made Sudjana; Larasan-Sejarah Kuta Bali; First edition December 2001; 124 pp This year the Dutch are celebrating the 400th anniversary of the establishment of the Vereenigde Oost-Indische...
Sun, 14 Jul 2002
Mike Tramp relieves White Lion's fame
Mike Tramp relieves White Lion's fameHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mike Tramp of White Lion? Sigh. But what's the use of complaining? It is the downside of living in a poor, third-world country where we are unable to really choose the foreign artists that perform here.
Sun, 14 Jul 2002
Legendary DJ de Melero spells out his success
Legendary DJ de Melero spells out his successJoseph Mangga, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali I first met the lovely Mike and Sadja one evening in early 2000, on Jl. Gado Gado, at a shrine the Swedish couple had constructed especially for the worship of the one powerful "spirit" that they "Absolutely"...
Sun, 14 Jul 2002
Poso back to normal after bomb blast
Poso back to normal after bomb blastErick W., The Jakarta Post, Palu The situation in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, returned to normal on Saturday, one day after a bomb explosion that killed a woman in a bus, but police kept closed the road where the blast had occurred.
Sun, 14 Jul 2002
Civil emergency rejected in Aceh
Civil emergency rejected in AcehNani Farida and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh joined forces with the provincial legislative council, clerics and non-governmental organizations to oppose the imposition of a civil emergency in Aceh, saying...
Sun, 14 Jul 2002
West Java continues domination at national tae kwon do championship
West Java continues domination at national tae kwon do championshipMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta West Java, the 2001 overall champion, continued its domination at the 3rd LG Cup national tae kwon do championship, winning another three gold medals at the Bung Karno Indoor Tennis Court here on...
Sun, 14 Jul 2002
Train derailment injures 36
Train derailment injures 36 INDONESIA: Thirty-six people aboard the Mutiara Timur train were injured when three of the rear cars jumped the tracks and rolled over while passing through Rejoso, Pasuruan in East Java province late on Saturday.No fatalities were reported.
Sun, 14 Jul 2002
Which mall is the best place to hang out?
Which mall is the best place to hang out?Monique Natalia, Contributor, Jakarta For young Jakartans, going to the mall has become an activity in itself. For some, it has even got to the point of being a sort of ritual that they must do every day.
Sun, 14 Jul 2002
A way forward for the Chinese issue?
A way forward for the Chinese issue?Fabio Scarpello, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesia is an extremely diverse country, but in its heterogeneity has always presented significant degrees of tolerance for ethnic, racial and religious differences. The exception is the Chinese minority.
Sun, 14 Jul 2002
Powell to visit Indonesia during Asia tour this month
Powell to visit Indonesia during Asia tour this monthAgencies, Washington U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell will launch a grueling eight-nation tour of Asia this month, hoping to keep tensions between India and Pakistan under control and to bolster the Pacific front of the U.S.
Sun, 14 Jul 2002
Dede stands up for minority causes
Dede stands up for minority causesChristina Schott, Contributor, Surabaya Many people call him the most famous homosexual in Indonesia. Others say he is one of the country's most intelligent people, while some just call him "a very good guy".
Sun, 14 Jul 2002
Stateless and discriminated against in their country
Stateless and discriminated against in their country Hendrawan is perhaps Indonesia's best-known sportsman. Olympic Badminton silver medalist in Sydney 2000 and World Champion in 2001 he has stood tall on the podium, and proudly listened "his" national anthem being played.
Sun, 14 Jul 2002
Malls offer everything for everyone
Malls offer everything for everyone Modernization has changed people's lifestyles in large cities all over the world, including Jakarta. When in the past people would spend their free time at parks or public places, nowadays people flock to the malls scattered around the city.
Sun, 14 Jul 2002
Army to keep network in regions: Ryamizard
Army to keep network in regions: RyamizardJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu has rejected increasing calls for the liquidation of the much-criticized regional military network, saying its presence was urgently needed as an early warning system for...
Sun, 14 Jul 2002
Poso calm after bomb blast
Poso calm after bomb blastErick W. The Jakarta Post Palu The situation in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, returned to normal on Saturday, one day after a bomb explosion that killed a woman in a bus, but police kept closed the road where the blast had occurred.
Sun, 14 Jul 2002
Will another mall fulfill our needs?
Will another mall fulfill our needs?Bambang Nurbianto and Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Everyone has their own reason to go to the mall. It could be for shopping, sightseeing or a social gathering.For Tria, 30, it tends to be the latter, plus catching up with what's hip today.
Sun, 14 Jul 2002
Classic Rocker
Classic RockerMike Tramp was surprised to find he still had fans in Jakarta, though most of those present for his performance at the Fashion Cafe remembered him only from his days fronting '80s long-hair rockers White Lion. But Tramp proved that this is one lion who can still roar.
Sun, 14 Jul 2002
Gucci men's wear
Gucci men's wear Ford brings elegant Thirties backHera Diani The Jakarta Post JakartaPeople call it the Elegant Thirties. It was a period of glamorous style, with formal wear for men and sleek bias cut gowns for women.
Sat, 13 Jul 2002
Commission of child protection needs wider coordination
Commission of child protection needs wider coordinationTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Supporters of children's rights and welfare have formed a national commission in a desperate bid for strong coordination with authorities to uphold the law.
Sat, 13 Jul 2002
Bus bombing kills one in Poso
Bus bombing kills one in PosoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Authorities closed the Trans-Sulawesi road between Poso and Tentena after a bomb exploded in front of a bus bound for Poso, killing one passenger and injuring four others.
Sat, 13 Jul 2002
IBRA raises Rp 16.5t in first half
IBRA raises Rp 16.5t in first half The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) announced on Friday that it had collected Rp 16.5 trillion in cash during the first half of this year from the sale of assets and loans.