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Mon, 08 Apr 2002
ADB president predicts moderate 2002 rebound for East Asia
ADB president predicts moderate 2002 rebound for East AsiaSarah Stewart, Agence France-Presse, Yangon East Asia is heading for a moderate rebound in 2002 as the global economy improves faster than anticipated after the September 11 attacks, Asian Development Bank (ADB) president Tadao Chino said...
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
* Headlines: Akbar's release hampers efforts to uphold justice 2
* Headlines: Akbar's release hampers efforts to uphold justice 2* Opinion: Immense discipline in neighboring countries 4* City: Free houses for fishermen turn into slum 6* Archipelago: Bombers still at large in Poso 7 * National: Air Force ready to take TNI top post 8* World: South Korea scores...
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
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2 x 20 GAM to attend more peace talks in Geneva poso2 x 23 Bombers still at large in Poso despite peace deal fish1 x 35 Fishermen wage war against trawlers rice2 x 27 Lampung faces deficit in rice stocks after recent flooding
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Jazz students take Washington stage
Jazz students take Washington stageKatherine Hunt, Reuters, Washington Growing up in Indonesia, watching his father play the bass and alto saxophone in Jakarta's handful of jazz clubs, Nial Djuliarso inherited his father's passion for the uniquely American art form.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
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;REUTERS; ANPAf..r.. Shipping-Malaysia-PortMalaysian port nabs Evergreen from SingaporeJP/cargoPatrick Chalmers Reuters Kuala LumpurMalaysia's Port of Tanjung Pelepas, dealing its second big blow in two years to Singaporean rival PSA, has landed a deal with Taiwanese shipping line Evergreen Marine...
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Photo Imitation of Life, Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3458771), until April 9. * Painting Untukmu Saudaraku Jakarta, Dinda Cafe Gallery, Taman Semanggi Cafe Area, Blok L-7/8, Jl Jend Sudirman, South Jakarta,...
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
TV Program: Monday, April 8, 2002
TV Program: Monday, April 8, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:30 Documentary11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:30 Quiz3:00 Children's Program3:30 What's in Science5:00 Music6:00 News7:00 Dialog8:00...
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Fishermen wage war against trawlers
Fishermen wage war against trawlersOyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Hundreds of fishermen demonstrated in Bandarlampung on Saturday to demand that local authorities crack down on their fellow fishermen using trawlers and dynamite in fishing.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Italy in full strength for wood fair
Italy in full strength for wood fair JAKARTA: Eighteen Italian companies producing woodworking machineries will take part in the Woodworking and Forestry Indonesia 2002 which opens in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Bombers still at large in Poso despite peace deal
Bombers still at large in Poso despite peace dealErik W., The Jakarta Post, Palu Three days after two bombs rocked the once strife-torn town of Poso in Central Sulawesi, no one has been summoned for questioning as a witness or suspect over the blast that has challenged peace there.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Legislators still insist on having a say in privatization plan
Legislators still insist on having a say in privatization planThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators are still insisting on having a say in the government's 2002 privatization program, despite last week's approval by the House of Representatives, signaling fragile support for the vital yet troubled...
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Pakistan to cut export target
Pakistan to cut export target ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is likely to cut its export target for the current fiscal year ending in June to US$8.4 billion from an already lowered estimate of $9.2 billion, the Nation newspaper reported on Sunday.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Cows to replace pigs in Tangerang
Cows to replace pigs in Tangerang TANGERANG: The Tangerang Animal Husbandry Agency has ordered the closure of pig farms in Tanjung Burung area, Teluknaga district following protests by local residents.Head of the agency Didi Aswadi, said on Sunday that the farms should be closed down because its...
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Generals touted for blackmailing
Generals touted for blackmailing CIREBON, West Java: Unidentified blackmailers have often used names of police generals in Jakarta and West Java to squeeze hundreds of millions of rupiah from local authorities.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Forecasts on Paris Club deal mixed
Forecasts on Paris Club deal mixedBerni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Jakarta Confidence is running high as Indonesia gears up to meet the Paris Club over debt talks this week, but some fear the government may be asking too much in its bid to reschedule around US$5.5 billion.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Free houses for fishermen turn into slum
Free houses for fishermen turn into slumRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The idea was to provide decent houses for fishermen living in Ancol subdistrict, North Jakarta. But only two years after the houses were built, the Sungai Tiram housing complex at Marunda subdistrict has turned into...
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Thousands of East Timorese to return home soon
Thousands of East Timorese to return home soonThe Jakarta Post, Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara More than a thousand East Timorese staying temporarily at refugee camps in Belu regency, East Nusa Tenggara, are confirmed to return home to East Timor in response to a call made by presidential candidate...
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Flaws seen in bill on education
Flaws seen in bill on educationTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Educationists are demanding changes in the bill on the national education system currently being deliberated at the House of Representatives because it does not embrace the people's need for better education.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Air Force ready to take TNI top post: Hanafie
Air Force ready to take TNI top post: HanafieTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Air Force Chief Marshall Hanafie Asnan welcomed on Sunday support for the rotation of the Indonesian Military (TNI) chief post among the Army, Navy and Air Force, but said that he would leave it to the legislators...
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Sujudi inaugurates COT facility
Sujudi inaugurates COT facility Yogyakarta: Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi inaugurated last Saturday Dr. Sardjito Hospital's new integrated Central Operating Theater (COT), the third in the country after Dr. Soetomo Hospital in Surabaya and Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital in Bandung.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
NGO critics councillors in road repair
NGO critics councillors in road repair BEKASI: A non-governmental organization chairman, Benny Tunggul, criticized some Bekasi councillors -- many of whom have close connections with road contractors -- by accusing them of a conflict of interest and collusion for directly bidding on or lobbying for...
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
When first come does not mean first served
When first come does not mean first servedDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta First come, first served, right? In many parts of the world, yes. But not here in Indonesia.Many people want to be the first to be served, but they do not want to queue.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Safe sex facts vital protector for teens
Safe sex facts vital protector for teensMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Whether it's for reproductive or recreative purposes, safe sex is always worth campaigning for, particularly for teenagers.Take "Roni" for example.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
'Consumers need something more'
'Consumers need something more'I. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta Growing competition among courier service providers has prompted business players to provide additional services for customers. Fast delivery on its own no longer impresses users.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Green Flies
Green FliesBy Maria Magdalena Bhoernomo Green flies the size of ostriches swarmed around Mangga Dua trading center in Jakarta, droning like the sound of planes. "Look, giant flies," shouted someone in front of an electronics shop, startling those around him.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Dede Eri Supria: Taking aim at globalism
Dede Eri Supria: Taking aim at globalismAendra H. Medita, Contributor, Jakarta In the eyes of a painter, an urban change means more than just a change, and will also have a profound significance.He or she might respond to it as a global force that produces another force in the grand image of the...
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
'I want Indonesia to become like Las Vegas'
'I want Indonesia to become like Las Vegas'Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When speaking about the world of magic in this country, one name and face stands out: Deddy Cahyadi Sundjojo, better known as Deddy Corbuzier.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
'Sexy beast' to visit major cities
'Sexy beast' to visit major citiesClaire Harvey, Contributor, Jakarta When asked about Britain, most Indonesians are expert commentators on soccer and the royal family -- "err, Lady Di? Manchester United?" -- but that's about it.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
What's in Sunday
What's in SundayKredit foto: Artfolio Space Global Breach: Artist Dede Eri Supria wields his paintbrush as a weapon to take aim at the effects of globalism on Indonesian society. In works currently on display in Singapore, Dede examines the dichotomy between the glittering promises of globalism's...
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
ASEAN finance ministers see regional growth
ASEAN finance ministers see regional growthAgence France-Presse, Yangon Southeast Asian finance ministers on Saturday said they expected the region to grow at 3.5-4.0 percent this year, bolstered by global recovery and efforts to integrate member nations' economies.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Portrait of the artist as a young Indonesian
Portrait of the artist as a young IndonesianMonique Natalia Contributor JakartaA young man clad in a T-shirt and jeans is walking along a deserted path when a sinister-looking man jumps out and proceeds to do things that could be considered sexual harassment.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Four RI children to attend World Cup
Four RI children to attend World Cup JAKARTA: Four Indonesian children will join children around the world to meet and escort top soccer players in the 2002 World Cup through a program organized by McDonald's Indonesia.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
RI stays in Group One, routs Lebanon 3-0
RI stays in Group One, routs Lebanon 3-0Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Indonesia's Davis Cup team took an unassailable 3-0 lead over Lebanon to remain in Group One of the Asia-Oceania zone after Hendri Susilo Pramono and Bonit Wiryawan won a hard-fought doubles match over Ali Hamadeh and...
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Grand Cherokee 4.71: The toughness of a jeep, comfort of a sedan
Grand Cherokee 4.71: The toughness of a jeep, comfort of a sedanPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cherokee no longer refers only to an important American Indian tribe. Now it also refers to the U.S.-based Jeep product.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Hospital puts vegetarian meals on the menu
Hospital puts vegetarian meals on the menuMelinda Hewitt, Contributor, Jakarta In our meat-focused world, it was a brave step to take.In 1998, Medika Griya Hospital (RSMG) in Sunter, North Jakarta, became the first hospital in Jakarta to embrace a vegetarian diet, both for its patients and staff,...
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
RI eyes gains in U.S.-S'pore free trade
RI eyes gains in U.S.-S'pore free tradeAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Bintan Indonesian manufacturers can expect to benefit from a planned free trade pact between the U.S. and Singapore, using the city- state as a jumping-off point for cheaper access to the U.S. market.Visiting U.S.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 7, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, April 7, 2002Exhibitions * Photo Imitation of Life, Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3458771), until April 9. * Painting by Bunga Jeruk and Sekar Jatiningrum, Edwin's Gallery Jl. Kemang Raya No.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
S'pore mulls other water sources
S'pore mulls other water sources MALAYSIA: Malaysia on Saturday reacted coolly to a Singaporean suggestion which seeks to reduce the island's dependence on water piped in from its near neighbor."That's Singapore's choice.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
TV Program: Sunday, April 7, 2002
TV Program: Sunday, April 7, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News7:30 Sports8:30 Children's Program9:00 Music10:00 Children's Program12:30 p.m. Comedy1:00 Volleyball Tournament4:30 Performance6:00 News7:00 Comedy7:30 Music: Dansa Yo Dansa9:00 News9:30 Comic10:00 Music: Rock and...
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
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Green Flies By Maria Magdalena Bhoernomo Green flies the size of ostriches swarmed around Mangga Dua trading center in Jakarta, droning like the sound of planes. "Look, giant flies," shouted someone in front of an electronics shop, startling those around him.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Taipei not only for business travelers
Taipei not only for business travelersMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Taipei To not be involved in business means to feel terribly out of place in Taipei. Everybody is friendly enough here in this sprawling city, but they are all very, very busy.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Dengue fever ramains a threat in Jakarta
Dengue fever ramains a threat in JakartaBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dengue fever remains a threat in the capital especially when the wet season is ending and the dry season begins. Since early this month, new patients have been admitted to Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM)...
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Dollar-based rates cause problems for exporters
Dollar-based rates cause problems for exportersSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Regular customers of international express courier companies praise the professionalism and reliability of the companies' air delivery services but grumble at the U.S.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Gently does it for ambassador Soemadi
Gently does it for ambassador SoemadiYenni Djahidin, The Jakarta Post, Washington D.C. When Ambassador Soemadi Brotodiningrat is asked to describe the state of relations between Indonesia and the United States, he chooses the word "sensitive".
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Asperindo members may soon raise tariffs to offset higher costs
Asperindo members may soon raise tariffs to offset higher costs The Association of Indonesian Courier Companies (Asperindo) has called for an increase in the tariff of express delivery services in the country following the increases in operating costs.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
An ounce of prevention is worth...
An ounce of prevention is worth... Riding the train is still one of the best options to travel. The reasons are obvious. The price of airfares is still high, while the bus is not an option unless you have lots of time on your hands.
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
On The Shelf
On The Shelf Panggil Aku Peng Hwa (Call me Peng Hwa): Kumpulan Cerita Pendek (A Collection of Short Stories); By Veven Sp. Wardhana; Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia (KPG), 2002; Xiii + 202 pp This collection of short stories is unusual because it is divided into three parts -- Panggil Aku Peng Hwa...
Sun, 07 Apr 2002
Cue the good times at Afterhour
Cue the good times at AfterhourBill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta Afterhour, Gedung Sarinah Lt 2, Jl. MH Thamrin No. 11, Central Jakarta. Tel: 39832047. Open from 12 midday to 2 a.m. every day There was a time, not so many moons ago, when the beastly editor (whose name thou shalt not speaketh), was...
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
Farallon pays rest of BCA stake
Farallon pays rest of BCA stakeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S. investment firm Farallon Capital Management has finalized payment for a 51 percent stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) on Friday, according to a spokeswoman at Farallon's local unit Farindo Investment Limited.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
Gas stations defy land use plan, operate in greenbelt
Gas stations defy land use plan, operate in greenbeltBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration's decision to extend permits for 32 gas stations on green areas across the capital has received sharp criticism.