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Banks 'should turn to loans' as SBI rates fall

Banks 'should turn to loans' as SBI rates fallDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As Bank Indonesia benchmark rates continue to fall, banks should shift away from government bonds to new lending, or risk their interest revenue declining, analysts said over the weekend.

ASEAN must focus on big issues

ASEAN must focus on big issuesThe Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok A time of crisis or of great change requires exceptional undertakings and the exercise of courage. In many ways, this is what the people expect of their leaders.

House urged to do spring cleaning, starting with Akbar

House urged to do spring cleaning, starting with Akbar Muhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post JakartaApart from completing the delayed deliberations of numerous draft laws as its priority agenda, the House of Representatives should no longer shun the widespread demands for a graft inquiry into its own...

No more funds for dump site

No more funds for dump site TANGERANG: The development of a five-hectare dump site in Jatiwaringin village, Mauk district, Tangerang, has been halted due to a shortage of funds.The project commenced in 1999 and was scheduled to be completed in June this year to replace the dump in Rawakucing,...

Public reluctantly accepts increased fares

Public reluctantly accepts increased faresBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Post As the city administration intends to increase bus fares, many lower income people say they have no choice but to accept the reality even though it will force them to further tighten their belts.

Experts doubt antiterrorism pact

Experts doubt antiterrorism pactAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recently signed anti-terrorism agreement between Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines demonstrates the three country's commitment to fighting terrorism, but analysts doubt if the pact would serve as an...

People resigned to paying more for transportation

People resigned to paying more for transportationBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Post As the city administration intends to increase bus fares, many lower income people say they have no choice but to accept the reality even though it will force them to further tighten their belts.

New drugs help ease

New drugs help ease AIDS patients' painsDebbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post JakartaPatients with AIDS and those infected by the human immuno- deficiency virus (HIV) will no longer be preoccupied by anxiety and can go about their daily lives without any pain from the fatal disease thanks to affordable...

Rupiah, stocks to be flat this week

Rupiah, stocks to be flat this weekThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah is likely to maintain the familiar range of between Rp 9,250 and Rp 9,350 per U.S. dollar this week as investors continue to maintain a positive view on the country's economic outlook, analysts predict.

Charles Himawan dies of heart failure

Charles Himawan dies of heart failure Dr. Charles Himawan, one of the country's most respected legal experts and human rights activists, died of heart failure in his home in Jakarta on Saturday morning. He was 68.

Former activists frustated by lack of reform

Former activists frustated by lack of reformAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former student activists who took part in rallies that contributed to the forced resignation of authoritarian president Soeharto four years ago, expressed on Sunday their disappointment with the result of the...

Conflicts plague big parties

Conflicts plague big partiesMuhaimin Syamsuddin, Faculty of Letters Petra Christian University, Surabaya The spread of internal conflicts among almost all of the big political parties in Indonesia is like an epidemic.

Govt-GAM talks results receive cautious welcome

Govt-GAM talks results receive cautious welcomeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The reconciliatory talks between the government and the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Geneva, which ended on Friday, have received a warm but cautious welcome from various elements in society, including the government.

1. Market (1 x 30)

1. Market (1 x 30) Rupiah, stocks to be flat this week JP/14/Market Rupiah, stocks to be flat this week 2. Opec (1 x 40) OPEC agrees to keep oil output stable JP/14/opec3. Auto (1 x 45) China forces ASEAN's auto industry to modernize 4. China (2 x 20) China vows to promote regional cooperation JP/

Debbie A. Lubis

Debbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post JakartaAIDS patients and those infected by the human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) will no longer be preoccupied by anxiety and can go about their daily lives without any pain from the fatal disease thanks to affordable modified drugs now available in pharmacies and...

UI now has School of Cultural Sciences

UI now has School of Cultural Sciences JAKARTA: The University of Indonesia's School of Letters announced on Saturday a change in its name to the School of Cultural Sciences.According to lecturer Junaedi, people always connect the old name with language studies only, whereas the school offers arts,...

Choices galore in schools for Expat children

Choices galore in schools for Expat childrenSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta International schools can be found almost everywhere these days. The indisputable quality of their programs have lured not only expatriate children, but locals as well.

2. Asia -- A common currency for Asia

2. Asia -- A common currency for Asia 2 X 32 36pt Bodoni Search on for Asia's common currency to reduce dependence on greenbacks Kim Jong-han Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP The Korea Herald Asia News Network Seoul

Govt, Aceh rebels agree on steps for cease-fire

Govt, Aceh rebels agree on steps for cease-fire Richard Waddington Reuters GenevaIndonesian officials and Aceh rebels have agreed to work "with all speed" on an effective cease-fire to end decades of bloodshed in the restive province.

May 11 Students across the country intensify their rallies

May 11 Students across the country intensify their rallies demanding reform and Soeharto's resignation.May 12 Four Trisakti University students are shot dead on the university's campus during a peaceful rally.

House urged to do spring cleaning, starting with Akbar

House urged to do spring cleaning, starting with Akbar Muhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post JakartaApart from completing the delayed deliberations of numerous draft laws as its priority agenda, the House of Representatives should no longer shun the widespread demands for a graft inquiry into its own...

Beijing drives home one-China stance

Beijing drives home one-China stance CHINA: Beijing bristled on Saturday at Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian's plans to send a delegation of negotiators from his party to China, saying they would only be welcome if the party abandoned its pro-independence platform.

It's time for Asia to realize the importance of 'ad value'

It's time for Asia to realize the importance of 'ad value'Lie Hua, Contributor, JakartaAsian Branding -- A Great Way to Fly; By Ian Batey; Prentice Hall, Singapore, 2002; X + 413 pp; S$43.50 Ian Batey, who has over three decades of advertising and marketing experience in Asia, begins this book by...

The Trisakti 4 remembered, four years after

The Trisakti 4 remembered, four years afterTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaFresh roses and bouquets of flowers were carefully placed on Saturday upon the black gravestones belonging to former Trisakti University students Elang Mulya Lesmana and Heri...

For ADVERTORIAL purposes

For ADVERTORIAL purposes RI's second largest trading partner Trade relations between the EU and Indonesia have benefited from Indonesia's export diversification policy that was initiated in the mid-80s. Over the period of 1980 to 2000, the EU's share in Indonesian exports has been steadily growing.

Kid's computers make successful debut

Kid's computers make successful debutDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Educationists are urging the government to revise the education bill, citing lack of vision and focus, before it becomes law in August of this year.

For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES:

For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES: EURO DAY - May 8 EU-RI development co-operation Development co-operation between the EC - as the executive body of the EU - and the government of Indonesia started in 1976. Since then, a stable and continuous relationship has been built, in which Indonesia's own...

JP/4/GAM

JP/4/GAMAnnastashya Emmanuelle The Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesia is likely to halt future peace talks with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) should the secessionist movement persist with its agenda of seceding from Indonesia.

The Market

The MarketBy Ahmad Faishal Who would have expected they would ever become friends. Then again, anything can happen when people are brought together in a market. They easily become close to each other to pass the time during the long wait for customers.

Our best wishes and congratulations to

Our best wishes and congratulations to Navy Capt. Daniel G. SimanjuntakandMaria Endah Hulupia reporter with The Jakarta Post on their wedding on Saturday, May 11, 2002.Management and staff ofThe Jakarta Post

Govt, rebels agree on steps for cease-fire in strife-hit Aceh

Govt, rebels agree on steps for cease-fire in strife-hit AcehRichard Waddington, Reuters, Geneva Indonesian officials and Aceh rebels have agreed to work "with all speed" on an effective cease-fire to end decades of bloodshed in the restive province.

Shame hurts war on domestic violence

Shame hurts war on domestic violenceMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nadya always had on a pair of eyeglasses when she went out of the house. She avoided conversation with people in her Jakarta neighborhood and on the rare occasions when she spoke, people could tell from her voice that...

NGOs launch campaign to save women's lives

NGOs launch campaign to save women's livesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta Activists and health experts are joining hands for a nationwide campaign to increase awareness, particularly among decision-makers, of the high rate of mortality and abuse suffered by Indonesian women.

Mystery still shrouds wealthy Al-Zaytun

Mystery still shrouds wealthy Al-ZaytunMuhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Al-Zaytun Islamic (pesantren) boarding school in the West Java town of Indramayu was previously virtually unknown to most Indonesians and foreigners, but it has attracted the spotlight recently following its...

Gains, losses for Southeast Asia's undeprivileged kids

Gains, losses for Southeast Asia's undeprivileged kidsVolker Bargenda, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Bangkok For six-year-old "Ann", running away from home was the best decision she ever made.Ann, after taking a detour that eventually took her to court, ended up at The Mercy Centre, an open house for...

Indonesia stumbles out of Uber Cup

Indonesia stumbles out of Uber CupNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou, China Although it has yet to play the final Group match, the Indonesian Uber Cup team virtually went out of the world's women's team competition, which prompted the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) to pledge...

Trisakti 4 remembered four years on

Trisakti 4 remembered four years onTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fresh roses and bouquets of flowers were carefully placed on Saturday upon the black gravestones belonging to former Trisakti University students Elang Mulya Lesmana and Heri Hartanto,...

Fitness instructors still lacking knowledge: Bodybuilder star

Fitness instructors still lacking knowledge: Bodybuilder starThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's fitness and aerobics instructors are still lacking knowledge about their field, which appears to be hampering its development, according to the country's number one bodybuilder.

TV Today: Saturday, May 11, 2002

TV Today: Saturday, May 11, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Talk Show9:00 Comedy9:30 Show Life10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rachman11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:30 Entertainment3:00 Documentary3:30 Religious Teachings4:00 TV Drama5:00 Traditional...

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A:JP/R. Berto WedhatamaMULTI NATIONALITIES: Students of different nationalities at the Jakarta International School try a new software program. At present the school has 2,575 students from 64 different countries.

Bali opens more schools to cater for expat kids

Bali opens more schools to cater for expat kidsRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Second only to the capital city of Jakarta, Bali has been home to hundreds or probably thousands of expatriates living and working on the tourist island since the tourism boom in the l970s.

Study in devotion

Study in devotion The sun has not come out yet but students at Ma'had Al-Zaytun Islamic boarding school in Mekar Jaya village, Haurgeulis, Indramayu regency, in West Java march to Al-Hayat mosque in the school complex to answer the call to prayer from the muezzin.

For ADVERTORIAL purposes

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Finding suitable school for international student

Finding suitable school for international studentMartina Zainal, Contributor, Jakarta After a house, the next major financial and emotional investment most parents must decide on is finding the right school for their children.

Giving a voice to those who pull the strings

Giving a voice to those who pull the stringsCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, JakartaVoices of the Puppet Masters: The Wayang Golek Theater of Indonesia; By Mimi Herbert; The Lontar Foundation Indonesia and University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu, 2002; 251 pp For some people, the word wayang alone...

May 11 Students across the country intensify their rallies

May 11 Students across the country intensify their rallies demanding reform and Soeharto's resignation.May 12 Four Trisakti University students are shot dead on the university's campus during a peaceful rally.

checked by melinda

checked by melinda For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES: EURO DAY - May 8 ----------------------------------------------------------------- The foundation stone of the European Union (EU) building in Brussels was laid on May 9, 1950, when Robert Schuman, the French foreign minister, launched an appeal to...

For ADVERTORIAL purposes

For ADVERTORIAL purposes RI's second largest trading partner Trade relations between the EU and Indonesia have benefited from Indonesia's export diversification policy that was initiated in the mid-80s. Over the period of 1980 to 2000, the EU's share in Indonesian exports has been steadily growing.

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2 x 25 Al-Zaytun boarding school enjoys impressive growth BULELENG2 x 28 Bali governor backs away from Buleleng regent row Stop2 x 25 Drug abuse increases spread of HIV/AIDS in North Sumatra

For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES:

For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES: EURO DAY - May 8 EU-RI development co-operation Development co-operation between the EC - as the executive body of the EU - and the government of Indonesia started in 1976. Since then, a stable and continuous relationship has been built, in which Indonesia's own...