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Mon, 25 Jun 2001
Bukaka gets 75% discount on foreign debt payment: Imron
Bukaka gets 75% discount on foreign debt payment: Imron JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed engineering and construction design firm PT Bukaka Teknik Utama said that its creditors had agreed to provide a "haircut" or discount of up to 75 percent on its foreign debt payment.
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
Mob attack mars party meeting
Mob attack mars party meeting CIANJUR, West Java: A group of men thronged a meeting of the local branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) late on Saturday, forcing a delay to the event.
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
RP quiet on prospect for further hostage releases
RP quiet on prospect for further hostage releases ISABELA, Philippines (AFP): Relatives of beheaded hostages searched for the severed heads on Sunday as the government played down the prospect of Muslim guerrillas releasing more of the 23 remaining captives, who include two Americans.
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
Positive sentiments to boost JSX
Positive sentiments to boost JSX JAKARTA (JP): The stock market is poised for more gains in this week's trading as investors rush in amid growing confidence that the upcoming People Consultative Assembly special session will bring fresh hope for the resolving of the country's political problems.
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
Indonesia's bad dream that might not end
Indonesia's bad dream that might not endBy Peter Milne JAKARTA (JP): Despite two cabinet reshuffles in as many weeks, these have only created a temporary distraction from the main power game being played out between President Abdurrahman Wahid and his supporters, and those intent on bringing him...
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
JP/2/A02
JP/2/A02 JAKARTA (JP): The receent death of a woman migrant worker upon her arrival at the Soekarno Hatta International Airport has prompted calls for the government to close the special gate at Terminal III for migrant workers.
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
Tangerang may lose Rp20b in tax
Tangerang may lose Rp20b in tax JAKARTA (JP): The mayoralty of Tangerang will lose Rp 20 billion (US$1.8 million) in income from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport following the government's plan to hand over the airport's management to foreign firms.Tangerang Mayor M.
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
Jakarta sweeps volleyball c'ships
Jakarta sweeps volleyball c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Host Jakarta grabbed both the men's and women's titles at the 2001 interchapter national volleyball championships, defeating West Java in the finals on Sunday at the basketball hall of the Bung Karno Sports Complex.
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
Malaysia tops corporate governance survey
Malaysia tops corporate governance survey SINGAPORE (AFP): Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong have the best quality of corporate governance in Asia, a survey of foreign business executives in the region showed.
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
Abdurrahman set to meet Australian PM John Howard
Abdurrahman set to meet Australian PM John Howard CANBERRA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid will hold talks with Australian Prime Minister John Howard here on Monday morning in a bid to bury any perceived animosity between the two countries.
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
Microsoft's Office XP: Is it a compelling upgrade?
Microsoft's Office XP: Is it a compelling upgrade?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): You must have heard a lot about it already: Microsoft has just launched the latest version of its Office productivity suite.
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
ANNIVERSARY CARNIVAL:
ANNIVERSARY CARNIVAL:JP/R. Berto WedhatamaCITY ANNIVERSARY CARNIVAL: A float adorned by faces of Kurawa, a character from the Mahabarata epic (photo above), plies Jakarta's main thoroughfare, Jl. MH Thamrin.
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
Online payment may replace credit cards
Online payment may replace credit cards JAKARTA (JP): The recent arrests of several Internet thieves in Yogyakarta had at least two effects on us, Indonesians.The first, which was very saddening, was that they put us in deeper disgrace.
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
Tear gas halts Persija-Persib soccer match
Tear gas halts Persija-Persib soccer match JAKARTA (JP): The match on Sunday between Persija Jakarta and Persib Bandung was halted two minutes before the final whistle after security personnel fired tear gas into the stands at Bung Karno Stadium in Senayan, Jakarta.
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
Endangered rabbit found in park
Endangered rabbit found in park BENGKULU, Bengkulu: After more than five decades, Bukit Barisan National Park has reported a sighting of the endangered Sumatra jungle rabbit (nesolagus netscherii).The park's chief, Susilo Legowo, told Antara the rabbit was spotted by one of the surveillance cameras...
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
Choosing the right president
Choosing the right presidentFrom Koran TempoIn response to the statement made by Faction Deputy Chairman of The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle Suparlan, who demanded that the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) apologize for not having elected the right president, I would like to give my...
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
IMA warns on ban on use of STP system
IMA warns on ban on use of STP system JAKARTA (JP): The development of the country's mining sector could suffer a major setback if the government bans the use of the submarine tailing placement (STP) system in mining operations, according to the Indonesian Mining Association (IMA).
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
Just ruler and just citizenship
Just ruler and just citizenshipBy Clare Wolfowitz WASHINGTON, D.C.: Indonesia is in need of clear, positive leadership. On this point everyone agrees.For an outsider who loves Indonesia, the present leadership crisis is both distressing and puzzling.
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
East Timorese registration
East Timorese registration I agree with Mr. Suharno of Yogyakarta when he lashes out at Bishop Belo and Ramos Horta for raising doubts about the outcome of the registration of East Timorese (Suara Pembaruan of June 19, 2001).
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
56 drivers ticketed for illegally raising fares
56 drivers ticketed for illegally raising fares JAKARTA (JP): Fifty-six public transportation drivers have been cited over the past two days for illegally raising their fares, official said on Sunday.The head of the City Land Transportation Agency, Rustam Efendi, said 17 drivers were nabbed on...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Muslim separatists hail peace deal with Philippines
Muslim separatists hail peace deal with Philippines MANILA (AFP): Muslim separatist rebels on Saturday hailed a landmark ceasefire signed with the Philippines government, saying it would kick-start desperately needed economic development in the war-ravaged south.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
North Sulawesi music industry faces modern day challenges
North Sulawesi music industry faces modern day challengesBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono Racun bunga cinta, di lembah putus cinta, no kiapa samua ini terjadi pakita pe hidop, so nasib jadi begini... (poison flower of love, in a valley of jilted lovers, why should all this befall me? Oh, what a terrible...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Rapid detoxification with naltrexone
Rapid detoxification with naltrexoneBy David and Joyce Djaelani Gordon JAKARTA (JP): More people are referring to naltrexone as a magical treatment for sakaw (drug withdrawal symptoms), and call it "rapid detoxification" or, a newer term, accelerated neuro regulation (ANR).
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Butin travels around the world with his barrel organ
Butin travels around the world with his barrel organBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Clad in a white shirt, black vest and pantaloons, and with a cap on his head and a bandanna around his neck, French singer Gilles Butin had a special way of adding little nuances from his country to the...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Every computer needs a peripheral
Every computer needs a peripheralBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Come to think of it, a computer system is so much like our stomach. It typically consists of one or more input devices, one central processing unit (CPU), and one or more output devices.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
JAKARTA (JP): The death of a woman migrant worker upon her
JAKARTA (JP): The death of a woman migrant worker upon her arrival at the Soekarno Hatta International Airport on Thursday has prompted calls for the government to close the special gate at Terminal III for migrant workers.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Another foreign trip
Another foreign trip How to get in touch with reality is something our leaders still have to learn to be able to serve the interests of the common people. Is it necessary, for instance, for President Abdurrahman Wahid to press for his delayed trip to Australia while so many people, if not the...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Plight of the people
Plight of the peopleFrom Pikiran RakyatI was deeply concerned when I learned of the strike by public transportation drivers on June 15, 2001. I suspect there are parties deliberately making use of these drivers to make this already messy society all the messier.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Detecting symptoms of Prostate Cancer
Detecting symptoms of Prostate Cancer This is the second article in a series of three on prostate cancer written by Dr. Injil Abu Bakar for The Jakarta Post. Because the gland is enlarged in both cancer and nonmalignant conditions, such as Benign Prostate Hypertrophy (BPH), these two different...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
FAST FACTS
FAST FACTSCapital: Manila Population: 76.5 million Land Area: 300,000 square kilometers Major Group of Islands: Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao Climate: Dry season (November to June); Rainy season (July to October) Language: Filipino is the national language.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Hunting for the right, affordable school
Hunting for the right, affordable schoolBy Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): When my daughter was in her first year at elementary school, she sometimes asked, "Why do I have to go to school every day?" after which she would decide to give herself a holiday.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Mothers target of battle over bottle
Mothers target of battle over bottle In this and related articles on Page 7, The Jakarta Post's contributors Peter Kerr and Maria Kegel discuss the aggressive marketing campaigns launched by infant milk formula producers to the detriment of babies and breast-feeding practices.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Message from the Ambassador
Message from the Ambassador Today, the Philippines celebrates the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of its independence. It is an occasion for every Filipino to look back with pride on our past. For in struggles against colonizers and foreign aggressors, in the fight against tyranny and...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Scooping profits from palm sugar
Scooping profits from palm sugar SANGGAU, West Kalimantan (JP): Don't fail to buy palm sugar as a gift if you ever tour Batang Tarang, the district capital of Balai, Sanggau regency, West Kalimantan. The sweet aroma and big lumps of this product have become the pride of the area.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Tracing the history of cooling and healing jade
Tracing the history of cooling and healing jadeBy Roland M. Sutrisno JAKARTA (JP): Jade, the precious green stone popular in Chinese culture, is believed to be able to heal, sooth and bring peace.Precious stone buffs love it not only for its color, but also for the way it refracts light, which is...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Jakarta men's, women's teams to finals
Jakarta men's, women's teams to finals JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta men's and women's team are only one step away from making a clean sweep of the title at the 2001 interchapter national volleyball championships after winning their semifinal matches in the Basketball Hall of the Bung Karno Sports Complex.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Gus Dur set for historic visit
Gus Dur set for historic visitBy Meydiatama Suryodiningrat CANBERRA (JP): The Australian capital was its usual quiet self over the weekend, no sign that it was to witness probably one of the most important events in ties with its northern neighbor -- the first visit of an Indonesian President in 26...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Message from Teofisto T.Guingona,JR.
Message from Teofisto T.Guingona,JR. Vice President and Secretary of Foreign Affairs The Republic of Philippines It is with great pride and joy that Filipinos all over the world celebrate the 103rd Anniversary of Philippine Independence.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Children's Film 9:30 Sports 11:00 Music 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Children's Program 3:00 News 3:30 Religious Teachings 4:00 Children's Program 5:00 News 5:30 Children's Film 6:00 Children's Songs 7:00...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Formula not the only healthy way for kids
Formula not the only healthy way for kidsBy Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): The effects of the rupiah's fall in value have been far-reaching, but no one has been hit worse than low and modest income families with young children.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Jakarta administration gets in record books
Jakarta administration gets in record books JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta administration received a rare gift in honor of its 474th anniversary on Friday: a certificate from the Indonesian Museum of Records (MURI) in recognition of its gathering together in one place approximately 10,000 people wearing...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Fort Rotterdam needs breathing space
Fort Rotterdam needs breathing spaceBy Hasanuddin Hamid MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Fort Rotterdam, the 16th century building that is a legacy of the Dutch colonial age, is one of the few historical buildings left intact, but it is slowly choking to death.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
E-journals: The advantages and pitfalls
E-journals: The advantages and pitfallsBy Rosa Widyawan JAKARTA (JP): Thanks to the advent of the Internet, Indonesian scholars can keep abreast of scientific developments by accessing the World Wide Web (WWW) where they can conveniently refer to relevant scholarly electronic journals (e-journals)...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Swallows' nests turn Medan into ghost town
Swallows' nests turn Medan into ghost townBy Apriadi Gunawan MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Visit Kawasan, Kampung Keling, Ayahanda, Tembung, Labuhan Deli, Sanggal and Padang Bulan and almost any other part of this capital city of North Sumatra, and observe the almost overnight emergence of tall...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Gus Dur prays at graveyard prior visit to Australia
Gus Dur prays at graveyard prior visit to Australia JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid prayed at the tomb of an Islamic crusader on Saturday ahead of a state visit to Australia, and said that the spirit there had asked him to pay attention to people "outside the system".
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Don't interfere with breast-feeding: Experts
Don't interfere with breast-feeding: ExpertsBy Peter Kerr JAKARTA (JP): The 1997 Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey showed that 44.3 percent of children aged two to three months were breast-feeding exclusively, but by four to five months this had dropped to 23.9 percent.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
'Gus Dur politically exploits culture, religion'
'Gus Dur politically exploits culture, religion'By Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): He is a cousin of Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, but Ishom Hadzik, who now runs a Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) boarding school in East Java, is critical of the embattled President to the point of "understanding" calls for...
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Muslim separatists hail peace deal with RP govt
Muslim separatists hail peace deal with RP govt MANILA (AFP): Muslim separatist rebels on Saturday hailed a landmark ceasefire signed with the Philippines government, saying it would kick-start desperately needed economic development in the war-ravaged south.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Cruel, inhuman treatment of migrant workers takes toll
Cruel, inhuman treatment of migrant workers takes toll JAKARTA (JP): The death of a woman migrant worker upon her arrival at the Soekarno Hatta International Airport on Thursday has prompted calls for the government to close the special gate at Terminal III for migrant workers.
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
Rosy Muslim-state relations in Sweden
Rosy Muslim-state relations in SwedenBy Santi W.E. Soekanto STOCKHOLM (JP): Sweden, often claimed to be among the world's most open and equal societies, has long been a safe haven for foreigners fleeing turmoil in their countries.