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Wed, 15 May 2002
Penang Restaurant: The taste of Malaysia
Penang Restaurant: The taste of MalaysiaKim Griffiths, Contributor, Jakarta Penang - Special Malaysian Food, Jl. Pluit Karang Timur, Blok 0 VII Timur No. 62, Jakarta Utara, tel: 669 0874. Opening hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Wed, 15 May 2002
Drug dealer jailed for life
Drug dealer jailed for lifeMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The Tangerang District Court sentenced on Wednesday a man to life imprisonment for possessing 60 kilograms of marijuana in Kademangan village, Mauk district, Tangerang.
Wed, 15 May 2002
Megawati calls for limits to amendment
Megawati calls for limits to amendmentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Tuesday the constitutional amendment process should continue, but only for low-level articles.
Wed, 15 May 2002
Judge to be questioned over 'unfair decision'
Judge to be questioned over 'unfair decision'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chief of the Central Jakarta District Court will question judge Amiruddin Zakaria following the complaint from the Central Jakarta Prosecutors' Office chief, who has accused him of being unfair in the...
Wed, 15 May 2002
'Tiwul' back in fashion in Ponorogo
'Tiwul' back in fashion in PonorogoKartika Bagus, The Jakarta Post, Ponorogo, East Java Go to East Java and you will find plenty of pecel (spicy vegetable salad) and satay, two specialties of the region.
Wed, 15 May 2002
Governor's election
Governor's electionFrom Warta KotaWithin a few days, Jakarta city councillors will discuss and determine the rules of conduct and the requirements (tatib) for the election of the governor and deputy governor of Jakarta for the 2002 to 2007 period.
Wed, 15 May 2002
Peace in Aceh?
Peace in Aceh? Indonesian government representatives and a delegation from the Sweden-based Free Aceh Movement (GAM) reached an agreement last week to end the hostilities in the restive province of Aceh.
Wed, 15 May 2002
Don't shun Indonesia's soldiers
Don't shun Indonesia's soldiers In its war on terrorism, the U.S. is guilty of a very serious oversight. It needs to promptly reconsider a needless ban, imposed by the U.S. Congress in 1999, on military-to-military contacts between America and Indonesia.
Wed, 15 May 2002
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;AFP;KOD; ANPAu..r.. Aglance-RP-immigration No haven in Philippines for terrorists, fugitives: immigration JP/11/ASEAN RP says no to foreign terrorists PHILIPPINES: Manila has cracked down on suspected foreign terrorists and other illegal aliens through tighter controls, including computerized...
Wed, 15 May 2002
Endriartono's nomination for TNI top post draws mixed reactions
Endriartono's nomination for TNI top post draws mixed reactionsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's nomination of current Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto as new commander of the Indonesian Military (TNI) drew on Tuesday mixed reactions from political and...
Wed, 15 May 2002
1. Amendment: 8 x 4 lines
1. Amendment: 8 x 4 lines Megawati calls for limits to reforms 2. TNI: 20 x 2 lines Endriartono's nomination for TNI top post draws mixed reactions 3. PKB: 32 x 1 lines PKB's Cholil Bisri to get MPR deputy speakership 4. Theys: 24 x 2 lines Papuan officials slam KPN's conclusions on Theys murder
Wed, 15 May 2002
Minister gives green light to question legislators
Minister gives green light to question legislatorsAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The minister of home affairs has given his approval for the questioning of 25 provincial legislators here as witnesses in a bribery scandal.
Wed, 15 May 2002
PKB's Cholil Bisri to get MPR deputy speakership
PKB's Cholil Bisri to get MPR deputy speakershipMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslim cleric Cholil Bisri is expected to soon be appointed deputy speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to represent former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's National Awakening Party (PKB).
Wed, 15 May 2002
Police set for Ja'far challenge
Police set for Ja'far challenge SURABAYA: The National Police are ready to challenge a pretrial motion lodged by Laskar Jihad leader Ja'far Umar Thalib over his arrest.Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Saleh Saaf said on Tuesday the arrest of Ja'far at Juanda Airport here on May 4 had complied with legal...
Wed, 15 May 2002
Former world champion Rasmussen makes comeback
Former world champion Rasmussen makes comebackNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou, China The 1997 World Champion Peter Rasmussen of Denmark deserved a place in the country's Thomas Cup badminton squad, replacing compatriot Peter Gade Christensen who had to stay home due to injury, after...
Wed, 15 May 2002
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 15, 2001
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 15, 2001Exhibition* International Environment Art Works organized by Tunas Hijau, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), May 27 to June 3.
Wed, 15 May 2002
Don't shun Indonesia's soldiers
Don't shun Indonesia's soldiers In its war on terrorism, the U.S. is guilty of a very serious oversight. It needs to promptly reconsider a needless ban, imposed by the U.S. Congress in 1999, on military-to-military contacts between America and Indonesia.
Wed, 15 May 2002
International donors talks open in East Timor
International donors talks open in East TimorBronwyn Curran, Agence France-Presse, Dili East Timor opened aid talks on Tuesday with an appeal to foreign donors not to abandon it in the crucial first years of independence, when it will be Asia's poorest country.
Wed, 15 May 2002
Growing old is not a gray issue
Growing old is not a gray issueStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Aging has a different effect on people. While some women will rush to the beauty clinic to get rid of wrinkles with Botox, men might find themselves giving Viagra a try.
Wed, 15 May 2002
Ani, high-yield tomato pioneer
Ani, high-yield tomato pioneerRidlo Aryanto, Contributor, Yogyakarta Oct. 23, 2001 marked the most memorable day in the life of Ani Andayani, a biotechnological researcher with the Yogyakarta provincial agriculture office.
Wed, 15 May 2002
Nostalgic for the 'good old days of Soeharto'
Nostalgic for the 'good old days of Soeharto'Berni K. Moestafa and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chatting to a number of commuters at the Gambir station, a man complains about rampant crimes. Politics too is a mess and he thinks the military should return to power. Nostalgia sets in.
Wed, 15 May 2002
Most schools without libraries
Most schools without libraries JAKARTA: Only 5 percent of about 300,000 elementary and high schools in Indonesia have a library, indicating that reading habit among students is still low.Idris Kamah, the deputy chief of the National Library Development, called on the government to put aside a small...
Wed, 15 May 2002
Matori rules out presence of U.S. troops in Indonesia
Matori rules out presence of U.S. troops in IndonesiaAssociated Press, Washington WASHINGTON: Indonesia's defense minister says he wants an improved relationship with the Pentagon but no American troops to help counter international terror in his Asian nation.
Wed, 15 May 2002
RI beats Uzbekistan in Junior Fed Cup
RI beats Uzbekistan in Junior Fed CupMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia took a narrow 2-1 lead over Uzbekistan on the opening day of the Asia-Pacific zone matches of the Junior Federation Cup at the Bung Karno tennis stadium in central Jakarta on Tuesday.
Tue, 14 May 2002
Prejudice against TNI
Prejudice against TNIFrom Koran TempoThe murder of Theys, chairman of the Papuan Council Presidium (PDP) has been widely reported in the mass media, at home and abroad, with the accusing finger generally being pointed at some members of the Indonesian military (TNI).
Tue, 14 May 2002
Gas pipeline mooted to link up RI and China
Gas pipeline mooted to link up RI and ChinaReuters, Seoul A group of businessmen brought together by the APEC trade group plan an undersea gas pipeline from an Indonesian gas field to Shanghai, a South Korean member of the group said on Monday.
Tue, 14 May 2002
Irregularities confirmed in establishment of 'Raudlatul Jannah'
Irregularities confirmed in establishment of 'Raudlatul Jannah'Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta Witnesses confirmed on Monday irregularities found in the establishment of Raudlatul Jannah, an Islamic foundation appointed to organize a fictitious charity project in 1999.
Tue, 14 May 2002
Indonesian press: Walking a tightrope
Indonesian press: Walking a tightropeArya Gunawan, Media Analyst, Jakarta Why is press freedom always considered by some as a pre- requisite for a democratic nation? According to a UK-based media expert, Richard Keeble, the freedom of the press is essential as it creates a bridge between the rulers...
Tue, 14 May 2002
Govt forms special team to resolve Karaha case
Govt forms special team to resolve Karaha caseMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government formed a special team to help resolve the ongoing dispute between state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina and independent power producer (IPP) Karaha Bodas Co. LLC.
Tue, 14 May 2002
Activist ignores police summons
Activist ignores police summons JAKARTA: The chairman of the Jakarta Residents Forum, Azaz Tigor Nainggolan, failed to answer a summons from the city police on Monday morning, when he was to be questioned as a suspect in defamation case involving Governor Sutiyoso.
Tue, 14 May 2002
Organda's funny math
Organda's funny mathFrom Warta KotaIt is not right for The Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) to plan an increase in public transportation fares because of the recent fuel price hike as fuel determines only 10 percent of the fare calculation.
Tue, 14 May 2002
Bridge players vying for Rp 30m, HK trip
Bridge players vying for Rp 30m, HK tripMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After completing the first five rounds of the National Bridge League (LBN) on Sunday, local bridge players are now set for the final round of matches with high hopes of winning the competition, and a place on the national...
Tue, 14 May 2002
Police attack students honoring Trisakti dead
Police attack students honoring Trisakti deadI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar A violent clash erupted here on Monday afternoon after police officers attacked 60 student protesters from Udayana University who were staging a peaceful protest to commemorate the Trisakti shooting incident...
Tue, 14 May 2002
House wants to soon commence debate on political bills
House wants to soon commence debate on political bills Muhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post JakartaThe House of Representatives insisted on Monday that the deliberation of three long-awaited political bills would commence at least late this month.
Tue, 14 May 2002
PBSI unveils ambitious programs for 2004
PBSI unveils ambitious programs for 2004Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou, China Despite the failure of the national women's team to reach the semifinals of the 2002 Uber Cup, the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has still set itself the ambitious goal of bringing back...
Tue, 14 May 2002
PLN booked unaudited net profit of $19.35 million in 2001
PLN booked unaudited net profit of $19.35 million in 2001The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned electricity company PLN said on Monday it booked an unaudited net profit of Rp 180 billion (US$19.35 million) in 2001 compared to losses of Rp 24 trillion in 2000.
Tue, 14 May 2002
Gen. Endriartono looks set to become TNI commander
Gen. Endriartono looks set to become TNI commanderThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lengthy speculation over the military reshuffle was put to rest on Monday when the House of Representatives received President Megawati Soekarnoputri's nomination of current Army chief of staff Gen.
Tue, 14 May 2002
KAI stops operation of diesel trains
KAI stops operation of diesel trains BANDUNG, West Java: Thousands of passengers in Bandung, West Java were stranded on Monday when PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI) aborted five morning train routes after two of its diesel trains developed engine trouble.
Tue, 14 May 2002
Antiterrorism deal needs time to be effective
Antiterrorism deal needs time to be effectiveYogita Tahilramani The Jakarta Post Jakarta The tripartite antiterrorism agreement signed recently by the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia will not take effect immediately as the three neighboring countries still need a substantial amount of time to...
Tue, 14 May 2002
RI chalks up 4-1 win over Denmark in Uber Cup
RI chalks up 4-1 win over Denmark in Uber CupNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou, China Indonesia defeated Denmark to save itself from sinking to bottom place of the women's team Uber Cup Group B with a 4-1 victory at Tianhe Sports Center here on Monday.
Tue, 14 May 2002
Marijuana, gold seized at airport
Marijuana, gold seized at airport TANGERANG: The Custom and Excise officers seized a package of marijuana which was sent, via a delivery company, from Banda Aceh into the capital through the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Tue, 14 May 2002
Beware of education fraud: Minister
Beware of education fraud: Minister SEMARANG: National Education Minister Abdul Malik Fadjar warned universities against unauthorized persons who offered services in gaining permission for study programs from the Education Ministry in Jakarta.
Tue, 14 May 2002
NGOs seek review on controversial bylaw
NGOs seek review on controversial bylawAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several non-governmental organizations (NGO) officially proposed on Monday to City Council a draft bylaw that aims to replace the controversial No. 11/1988 bylaw on public order, which is considered by many to be unjust.
Tue, 14 May 2002
Kiki Syahnakri: A real officer and a gentleman
Kiki Syahnakri: A real officer and a gentlemanLela E. Madjiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In this era of military bashing, few people in the Indonesian Military (TNI) enjoy genuine respect and affection, from fellow officers or civilians.
Tue, 14 May 2002
E. Timor poorest country in Asia with per capita GDP of $478: UNDP
E. Timor poorest country in Asia with per capita GDP of $478: UNDPJoanne Collins, Reuters, Dili, East Timor Tiny East Timor, counting down to its independence in a few days, is Asia's poorest country and will need considerable international assistance in the years ahead, the United Nations said on...
Tue, 14 May 2002
Militant Islam poses test for Mega
Militant Islam poses test for MegaLee Kim Chew, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The law has finally caught up with Islamic militant Jafaar Umar Thalib for inciting violence in the Maluku islands, but there is no certainty that justice will be served.
Tue, 14 May 2002
Several Army soldiers saw but did not stop massacre: Witness
Several Army soldiers saw but did not stop massacre: WitnessThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A witness testified on Monday in the human rights court for the 1999 East Timor debacle that military troops were deployed to a Suai church that was under attack, but they did nothing to stop the killing.
Tue, 14 May 2002
Jakarta needs integrated transportation system
Jakarta needs integrated transportation systemFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city will soon see another fare increase, and bus companies have promised better services, but as long as the city's transportation system remains haphazard the promise will...
Tue, 14 May 2002
Notes on Endriartono
Notes on Endriartono It is now almost certain that Army Gen. Endriartono Sutarto will replace Navy Adm. Widodo A.S. as the chief of the Indonesian Military (TNI). The announcement by the leadership of the House of Representatives on Monday that President Megawati Soekarnoputri has nominated...
Tue, 14 May 2002
Something's wrong with Raudlatul Jannah
Something's wrong with Raudlatul JannahTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Witnesses confirmed on Monday irregularities found in the establishment of Raudlatul Jannah, an Islamic foundation appointed to organize a fictitious charity project in 1999.