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Tue, 18 Dec 2001
Inmates celebrate Idul Fitri modestly
Inmates celebrate Idul Fitri modestlyAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cipinang Penitentiary in East Jakarta was unusually crowded on Sunday thanks to a swell of visitors celebrating the Idul Fitri with their loved ones and relatives behind bars.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
Fire rages in downtown Pontianak
Fire rages in downtown Pontianak PONTIANAK: A apparent electrical short caused a spark in one house in downtown that led to a massive fire at about 1:45 p.m. local time last Thursday, burning to the ground at least 15 other houses and one shop on Gajah Mada boulevard and the adjacent Ismail Marzuki...
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
Firecrackers injure holiday revelers
Firecrackers injure holiday revelersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police arrested 137 people on the eve of Idul Fitri celebrations (Lebaran) last Saturday night, mostly for setting off firecrackers, a senior police officer said on Monday.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
TNI considering reestablishing military command in Aceh
TNI considering reestablishing military command in AcehLela E. Madjiah, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh The Indonesian Military (TNI) is considering reestablishing the Iskandar Muda military command, which would be an Aceh- specific military command, if the Acehnese people agree to its...
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
Free harelip medical operation for local kids from Caltex
Free harelip medical operation for local kids from Caltex Rahmat was 12 and Juniati was 11. Like the other kids at their village of Aur Sati in Tambang district of Bangkinang, Riau, the two played cheerfully in the neighborhood.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
Malaysia misses growth target
Malaysia misses growth targetAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad Sunday said Malaysia would post modest economic growth of 0.5 to 1.0 percent in 2001, down from earlier projections of 1.0 to 2.0 percent."Maybe one percent. Of course this is very difficult.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
Jakarta Hilton presents
Jakarta Hilton presents Masterpieces of Le Lion D'or at Jakarta Hilton Gracing the tables of Taman Sari ~ Savor fine French food & wine In surroundings of elegance & style Visiting guest chef - Eric Momme'jac Taman Sari Restaurant Jakarta Hilton International Dec.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
Batam tripartite meeting proposes 5% wage rise
Batam tripartite meeting proposes 5% wage rise Fadli The Jakarta Post BatamA tripartite meeting attended by businessmen, labor and government representatives has agreed to propose a five percent, or Rp 25,000, increase in the minimum wage for the industrial island of Batam in Riau province,...
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
Police officially become civilian force
Police officially become civilian force The National Police are now officially separate from the Indonesian Military. The bill on National Police affairs has been enacted by the House of Representatives (DPR).
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
S'pore richest horse race put into world series
S'pore richest horse race put into world series SINGAPORE: The Singapore Airlines International Cup, the richest horse race in the city-state, is to be part of the World Series Racing Championship next year.Inclusion in the prestigious world series will put the three- million Singapore dollar (US$1.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
JP/FESTIVE
JP/FESTIVEBali Offering joyous festivities for old and young OR Celebrate your holiday in style on the Island of the GodsORCelebrate your holiday in style in BaliRita A. Widiadana and I Wayan Juniarta The Jakarta Post Denpasar Let's cherish the year that has almost passed and welcome the one to...
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
Rupiah may still rise on IBRA dollar-selling: Analyst
Rupiah may still rise on IBRA dollar-selling: Analyst Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dollar-selling by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), amid slowing corporate demand for the foreign unit, may wedge the rupiah from its recent trading band this week to test the 10,000...
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
Elderly woman commits suicide
Elderly woman commits suicide JAKARTA: A 70-year-old woman hanged herself on Monday.Her body was taken to the Cipto Mangunkusumo morgue at mid- afternoon by her family.Misen, the victim, lived in Utan Kayu, East Jakarta.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
Thieves loot home of ex-army boss
Thieves loot home of ex-army boss YOGYAKARTA: Thieves broke into the house of former Army chief Gen. (Ret.) Subagyo Hadisiswoyo in the Griya Puri Gejayan Indah I housing complex in Yogyakarta on the eve of Idul Fitri.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
Malaysia's student ppolitics under the state's shadow
Malaysia's student ppolitics under the state's shadowP. Ramasamy, Professor, political science, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The colossal war against terrorism seems not only to have dented the role of the opposition political parties in Malaysia,...
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
Gambir's info telephone number
Gambir's info telephone numberFrom Warta KotaOne of the senior officials of PT KAI, the Indonesian railway company has said that the company's best service would be given to train passengers, not limited only to those traveling.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
Peace reigns during Idul Fitri
Peace reigns during Idul FitriThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tens of millions of Muslims throughout the country celebrated the post-fasting Idul Fitri festivities peacefully on Sunday, with Muslims in the volatile towns of Ambon in Maluku and Poso in Central Sulawesi performing their Idul Fitri prayers...
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
A kaleidoscope of fashion in 2001
A kaleidoscope of fashion in 2001Muara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta The journey of the Indonesian fashion industry, with Jakarta- based designers remaining the trendsetters, gives reason for optimism on the one hand but cause for concern on the other.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
'Don't have too many expectations in life'
'Don't have too many expectations in life'Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wherever she goes, Vina Panduwinata is serenaded by her hit songs of the 1980s. Light to the point of verging on frothy, songs such as Burung Camar (The Seagull) and Didadaku Ada Kamu (In My Heart There's You) were...
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
Eight people arrested with three tons of marijuana
Eight people arrested with three tons of marijuanaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eight suspects, including two military personal from the Indonesian Military Headquarters in Jakarta, have been arrested in Lampung in relation to attempts to smuggle three tons of marijuana worth Rp 6 billion (US$600,000)...
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
No al-Qaeda in Poso: National Intelligence Agency chief A.M.
No al-Qaeda in Poso: National Intelligence Agency chief A.M. Hendropriyono on Sunday backtracked his previous remark that Osama bin Laden's notorious al-Qaeda was among those that had used Central Sulawesi as a training ground.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
Hundreds of beggars crowd mosques
Hundreds of beggars crowd mosques JAKARTA: During Idul Fitri celebrations over the past two days, hundreds of beggars flocked to mosques across the city, expecting alms from people who had just finished praying.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
Tsinga village gets water reservoir
Tsinga village gets water reservoir Markus Mardius, Contributor, Tembagapura, Titmice, Irian Jaya A mountain water reservoir constructed by the residents of Tsinga village has become a source of pride, and water, for the inhabitants.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
RI woman gets life in Pakistan for drugs
RI woman gets life in Pakistan for drugs An Indonesian woman has been sentenced to life in prison in Pakistan for trying to smuggle heroin to the United Arab Emirates, her lawyer said on Saturday.Linda Dharmayanthi, 24, from Jakarta, who had pleaded not guilty, was also fined one million rupees...
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
Sentiment of Japanese firms in Asia gloomy
Sentiment of Japanese firms in Asia gloomyAgence France-Presse, Tokyo Business sentiment among Japanese companies operating in Asia remained bleak in December particularly in the Philippines, Indonesia and Singapore, an official survey showed Monday.
Tue, 18 Dec 2001
OIC may take Misuari: RP
OIC may take Misuari: RP PHILIPPINES: The Philippines may allow the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) to take custody of a renegade Moro leader detained in Malaysia and facing rebellion charges in the country, officials said on Monday.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
1. TRASH: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 25
1. TRASH: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 25 Kretek and satay cannot keep Jakartan stench at bay 2. PRICES: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 26 Despite rocketing prices people continue shopping 3. SCAVENGERS: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 32 Scavengers uncertain of futures 4 PAWN: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 18 People reclaiming pawned...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Pick of the Flicks
Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC (Tel. 5256351) Taxi 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Glass House 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Monster Inc 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Bounce 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Don't Say a Word 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15Senayan (Tel.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Semen Gresik sale deadline expires without deal
Semen Gresik sale deadline expires without dealBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government once again missed the deadline to sell a 51 percent stake in cement maker PT Semen Gresik to Mexico's Cemex SA de CV, as a Friday deadline for the sale expired without a deal.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Marines get new assignment in Maluku
Marines get new assignment in MalukuThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In wake of an explosion that ripped through a passenger ferry, killing nine people and injuring dozens more, Maluku Governor Saleh Latuconsina has ordered the Marine Corps to escort ships and patrol seaports in the war-torn province.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Mega, Hamzah to hold open house
Mega, Hamzah to hold open house JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri will open the State Palace on the first day of Idul Fitri to receive greetings from the public, according to a state announcement on Thursday.The event will be conducted on Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Murder probe to put ties on track
Murder probe to put ties on track THAILAND: Officials are hoping that a revived investigation into the murder of four Saudi Arabians in Bangkok more than a decade ago will end a long period of hostility between the two kingdoms.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Govt, business need mutual trust
Govt, business need mutual trust Two dinners that took place here recently are worthy of comment. The first was held by the visiting premier of China, Zhu Rongji, and was attended by Indonesian businessmen from Jakarta and the regions.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Security beefed up ahead of holiday
Security beefed up ahead of holidayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Security authorities have vowed to boost security in the capital on the eve of Idul Fitri and Christmas holidays in anticipation of a repeat of last year's Christmas bombing spree.National Police chief Gen.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Central bank provides small change service
Central bank provides small change service JAKARTA: Bank Indonesia, the central bank, has set up a pilot program in which members of the public can exchange their money for smaller change and coins.Some 18 posts have been opened around the city on Dec.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Law No. 23/1959 allows the Maluku governor, among others,
Law No. 23/1959 allows the Maluku governor, among others, to make rulings necessary to restore security and order to order crackdowns by police and military officials on all places through general and special assignments to seize any material suspected of being used to disturb the peace to bar...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Jakarta Hilton presents
Jakarta Hilton presents Masterpieces of Le Lion D'or at Jakarta Hilton Gracing the tables of Taman Sari ~ Savor fine French food & wine In surroundings of elegance & style Visiting guest chef - Eric Momme'jac Taman Sari Restaurant Jakarta Hilton International Dec.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Special remission for inmates in E. Java
Special remission for inmates in E. Java MALANG, East Java: The Lowokwaru penitentiary management has submitted to the justice and human rights minister through the East Java regional office, a list of 630 convicts considered to be deserving of a special clemency in conjunction with the celebration...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Six nabbed for fake bank notes
Six nabbed for fake bank notes Bekasi Police arrested six people in three separate locations on Friday for their alleged role in the distribution of fake Rp 50,000 bank notes in the Greater Jakarta area.Chief of Bekasi Police, detective chief Adj. Comr.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
No suits please, we're all workers
No suits please, we're all workersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea has ordered his staffers to stop wearing suits and a ties when reporting to work, even if they have formal functions to attend.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
No paper
No paper In observance of the post fasting Idul Fitri holiday, The Jakarta Post will not appear on Sunday and Monday. The Post will resume publication on Tuesday. -- Publisher
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Fire rages in downtown Pontianak
Fire rages in downtown Pontianak PONTIANAK: A apparent electrical short caused a spark in one house in downtown that led to a massive fire at about 1:45 p.m. local time Thursday, burning to the ground at least 15 other houses and one shop on Gajah Mada boulevard and the adjacent Ismail Marzuki...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Akbar meets British envoy
Akbar meets British envoy JAKARTA: House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung received on Thursday Sir Michael Jay, visiting British Permanent Under-Secretary-Designate from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, for a session of talks about democracy and terrorism.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Aceh legislators complain about Rp 25m bonus
Aceh legislators complain about Rp 25m bonus BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Each member of the Banda Aceh legislative council has reportedly received Rp 25 million in an annual bonus for Idul Fitri, but some of them have questioned it because it was not in accordance with the legislature's budget regulations.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
JP/FESTIVE
JP/FESTIVEBali Offering joyous festivities for old and young OR Celebrate your holiday in style on the Island of the GodsORCelebrate your holiday in style in BaliRita A. Widiadana and I Wayan Juniarta The Jakarta Post Denpasar Let's cherish the year that has almost passed and welcome the one to...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Faulty novels found in Carrefour
Faulty novels found in CarrefourFrom KompasI bought one of Agatha Christie's novels published by PT Gramedia Pustaka for Rp 16,800 at Carrefour in Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta on Nov. 10. Unfortunately, I found that the story on page 17 through to page 32 was completely different to the Agatha...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Performance* Traditional Performances Paradise of Priangan by Kabumi group, Grand Hotel Preanger Bandung, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 81 (Phone: 022 4231631), 7 p.m., Dec. 22.Music and Entertainment* Sheraton Bandung Hotel and Towers, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Usage of the decimal sign
Usage of the decimal sign I was interested in your correspondent Agnes Sawir's comments on the use of the decimal sign in Indonesia. Indonesia is a sovereign country with over 200 million citizens, the fourth most-populous in the world.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
People reclaiming pawned valuables
People reclaiming pawned valuablesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Instead of pawning their valuables, most visitors to the Senen pawn house this year are there to reclaim their jewelry and electronic goods.According to Sofyan, the head of the pawn house in Central Jakarta, in contrast to last year, 60...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
JP/17/INDOSAT
JP/17/INDOSATState-owned international telephone operator PT Indosat will offer a 25 percent discount for customers using the service of international direct dialing 001 during Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year.