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Mon, 19 Apr 2004
KPU has slim change of beating deadline for announcing results
KPU has slim change of beating deadline for announcing resultsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) has only a slim chance of meeting its April 30 deadline to announce the official results of the legislative election, as only 91 of the 440 local-level...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Cikini parcel shops gutted by fire
Cikini parcel shops gutted by fire JAKARTA: About 20 parcel shops on the ground floor of two- story Cikini railway station, Central Jakarta, were gutted by fire on Sunday at 2:30 a.m.No casualties were reported from the fire, which was suspected to have been caused by a short circuit in one of the...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
One country, two parties
One country, two partiesFrom Koran Tempo The General Elections Committee (KPU) has done its utmost in fulfilling its duties with the facilities available and under existing conditions. It is the election timetable and the preparation period that should be reviewed for next time.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Public park for vendors?
Public park for vendors?From Kompas A public park in Pancoran Glodok, West Jakarta, has now become a hub for vendors and has turned into a shabby slum that disturbs the comfort and security of local residents.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Joint campaign hopes to project polluted beaches
Joint campaign hopes to project polluted beachesM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang, BantenMindful that marine pollution along the north Java coast has reached alarming levels, the Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs embarked on an ongoing program, titled Clean up the beach, on...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
KL to offer navy escorts for ships
KL to offer navy escorts for shipsMALAYSIA: Navy personnel will escort commercial ships traveling through Malaysian waters if the risk of a pirate or terrorist attack on them is deemed high, news reports said on Sunday.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Presidential candidates ignore support from advisers
Presidential candidates ignore support from advisersFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCampaign teams established to boost the chances of presidential candidates in the coming presidential election were unlikely to have much effect because they lacked the necessary expertise in image...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Anticorruption activists draw ire of officials
Anticorruption activists draw ire of officialsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West JavaLocal prosecutors have brought a criminal charge against a group of activists who staged a rally on Wednesday to urge a serious investigation into corruption scandals in Cirebon, West Java.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Public support is much needed
Public support is much needed Early election results certainly indicate a shift, to some degree, toward much-needed change. However, as was the case after the fall of Soeharto, corruption practices could easily continue.The challenge for the "new kids" on the block" will be enormous.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
3 x 15
3 x 15 Anticorruption group under fire for 'anti-RI' demo JP/5/minyak2 x 28 Hoarding by govt distributors blamed for kerosene shortages JP/5/LAMPUNG2 x 37 Minister Hari told to account for alleged Rp 3.5 billion of fund irregularities
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Akbar may get more support
Akbar may get more supportThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/DenpasarThe Golkar Party's convention to select its sole presidential candidate begins on Monday, with chairman Akbar Tandjung seen to enjoy an even stronger footing following the resignation of one of his prominent rivals, popular minister Jusuf...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Pakistan PM to visit SE Asia
Pakistan PM to visit SE AsiaPAKISTAN: Pakistan prime minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali will embark on a nine-day tour of Southeast and East Asia this week to boost ties with the region, the foreign ministry said on Sunday.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
checked EJK
checked EJKSedan market: Tough but workableRudijanto Contributor JakartaWith their continuous surge in sales here, multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) are expected to grab a larger market share this year. Surprisingly the market for sedans has also started to look promising, as more Indonesians opt for...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
New Jakarta City Council will wipe slate clean
New Jakarta City Council will wipe slate cleanBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe composition of the next Jakarta City Council will have a positive influence on the performance of the council and the Jakarta administration, as its members will be more critical.
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
Twists and turns in the big ring
Twists and turns in the big ringThunderous cheers greeted each feat by the Chinese acrobats performing with the Indonesia Oriental Circus during their show in a giant tent in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta.
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
Women on top? Equality does not come from spouting slogans
Women on top? Equality does not come from spouting slogansGlenn Marsalim, Contributor, Jakarta Among the aggressive TV ad campaigns for the recent legislative election, one made me cringe the way I do when I am watching a nasty horror flick.
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
Voter turnout lower than 1999 polls: KPU
Voter turnout lower than 1999 polls: KPUFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) admitted on Saturday that voter turnout was low for the April 5 legislative election, but mainly attributed it to an administrative quandary rather than to public apathy...
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
How trouble came to paradise in colonial Java
How trouble came to paradise in colonial JavaBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta------------------------------------------------- The Thugs, the Curtain Thief and the Sugar Lord: Power, Politics and Culture in Colonial Java Onghokham, Metafor Publishing, 2003 xiv + 338 pp Rp 135,000...
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
Suns in the East will outshine the West
Suns in the East will outshine the West Tom Plate The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore From the perspective of the Atlantic coast, Asia seems a very, very long plane ride and several colossal conceptual leaps away.
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
Getting rid of the pack mentality to travel solo
Getting rid of the pack mentality to travel soloLia Lenggogeni, Contributor, Jakarta Traveling to a foreign place can be a daunting experience in itself. So would you embark upon it alone? Yes, alone. As in by yourself, no companion at all, just-the-way-you-were-born-into- this-world alone?The...
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
More people soaking in the tub as bathing habits change
More people soaking in the tub as bathing habits changeSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The growing trend toward spas and pampering oneself among well-to-do Indonesians has had a positive impact on sale of bathroom fixtures, such as bathtubs, home spa sets and showers in the country.
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
The high cost of becoming a civil servant
The high cost of becoming a civil servant Take a quick survey of people in my hometown of Pandeglang, some 150 km west of Jakarta, about their most wanted job, and I bet you that one profession would stand out over the rest.Civil servant.
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
The iron village
The iron villageKorrie Layun Rampan The name of the village, Kampung Besi, always made me wonder. For all I knew, the village soil contained no minerals, like iron, nickel, gold, silver or copper.My grandma said it was so called because the village was as strong as iron in the face of pengayau...
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
Cellular catwalk: Accessorize
Cellular catwalk: AccessorizeI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta Mobile phones have gradually entered a new niche as fashion accessories with the widespread availability of interchangeable covers, personalized ring tones and artful displays.
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
Fashion designers: Seeking exposure, knowledge and real critics
Fashion designers: Seeking exposure, knowledge and real criticsIwan Tirta, Contributor, Jakarta I have said it before, and I will say it again: Most Indonesian fashion designers are still cut from the same cloth.
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
KPU website hacked
KPU website hacked INDONESIA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) website fell victim to hackers on Saturday evening. At 6:40 p.m. the attack occurred and the hackers seemed to have a sarcastic sense of humor, substituting the names of political parties on the computer-based tabulation site with...
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
One country, two parties
One country, two partiesFrom Koran Tempo The General Elections Committee (KPU) has done its utmost in fulfilling its duties with the facilities available and under existing conditions. It is the election timetable and the preparation period that should be reviewed for next time.
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
Colonial Java: How trouble came to paradise
Colonial Java: How trouble came to paradise Bruce Emond The Jakarta Post Jakarta------------------------------------------------- The Thugs, the Curtain Thief and the Sugar Lord: Power, Politics and Culture in Colonial Java Onghokham, Metafor Publishing, 2003 xiv + 338 pp Rp 135,000...
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
Myanmar junta permits reopening of Suu Kyi's party HQ
Myanmar junta permits reopening of Suu Kyi's party HQAye Aye Win Associated Press YangonMyanmar's military government reopened the headquarters of Aung San Suu Kyi's pro-democracy party on Saturday, almost a year after shutting all of the party's offices and arresting its top leaders, party...
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
Quakes hit Bali, East Java, Bengkulu
Quakes hit Bali, East Java, BengkuluWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The resort island of Bali and several areas of neighboring East Java province were rattled by an earthquake early Saturday morning. But there were no immediate reports of casualties or injuries.
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
Opposition parties should learn to accept defeat
Opposition parties should learn to accept defeatV.K. Chin The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia The opposition must be dreaming if it feels it can overturn the results of the 2004 general election, which was won by a landslide by the Barisan Nasional coalition.
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
Putrajaya a grandiose dream
Putrajaya a grandiose dreamJulia Yeow, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Putrajaya, Malaysia A majestic room in the west wing of the prime minister's official residence offers guests a commanding sight of Malaysia's newest tourist attraction -- the sprawling administrative capital of Putrajaya.
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
Indonesian broadcasters: Losing the moral high ground
Indonesian broadcasters: Losing the moral high groundMartin Jenkins Editor Danareksa Sekuritas Jakarta The downfall of Soeharto's New Order regime back in 1998 marked the start of a new chapter for Indonesia's broadcasting industry.
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
Public discussion of FTAs needed
Public discussion of FTAs needed The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok The government appears to have finally put together a structure and comprehensive strategy to pursue Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with selected trading partners. But the road ahead is still paved with obstacles.
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
Ad images, and society, still give women no respect
Ad images, and society, still give women no respectHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The composite impression of the Indonesian woman in advertising in 2004 is that she is not so strong, certainly not invincible but she does suffer gladly and lives to please.Some choice examples.
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
TMII turns 29, holds 9-day gala
TMII turns 29, holds 9-day galaTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although not as popular as other amusement parks in Jakarta, the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) park is still standing strong and proud after over a quarter of a decade.
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
A soulful home celebrating life in the tropics
A soulful home celebrating life in the tropicsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A fondness for architecture and appreciation of nature inspired house owner Sajan Koch to design and build a beautiful tropical courtyard house in Kemang, South Jakarta.
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
Turning the bathroom into a relaxing retreat
Turning the bathroom into a relaxing retreatDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta As our daily routines cause increasing strain and fatigue, the bathroom has become a source of relaxation and rejuvenation for both body and mind.
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
Susilo to name Jusuf Kalla as running mate
Susilo to name Jusuf Kalla as running mateSri Wahyuni and Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Makassar Leading Presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono revealed on Saturday that he would choose Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla as his running mate for the July...
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
TV Program: Sunday, April 18, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, April 18, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:00 Children's Program9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:30 TV Drama2:30 English News Service3:00 Music3:30 City News4:30 Pak Odor's Show6:30 English for Fun7:00 News7:30 Music: Dansa Yo Dansa9:00...
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
IT chief Merry sets own course for success
IT chief Merry sets own course for successHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sexist aside leveled at many women who make it to the top is they must have climbed the corporate ladder on their backs.
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
17 more live bombs found in Poso
17 more live bombs found in PosoRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Police here on Saturday found an additional 17 live bombs in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, through the door-to-door search for arms in operation since last week's renewed attacks.
Sun, 18 Apr 2004
Nokia launches new 7200 model in style
Nokia launches new 7200 model in style Rivalry in the cellular phone business has been even fiercer than in recent years, not only in the race to design a terminal that caters to the lifestyles and daily activities of consumers, but also in the race to launch ever-new products.
Sat, 17 Apr 2004
Aziz
Aziz Analyst Kuala Kencana, Papua aziz9672@yahoo.com 2. Simon -- Dangers of "brain drain" are looming 2 X 30 "Brain drain": When the cream of the crop leaves the country. Simon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Indonesia School Jakarta
Sat, 17 Apr 2004
JP/5/cap
JP/5/capPhoto AJP/Tarko SudiarnoPLAYTIME: Kindergarten children sing Kereta Apiku Tut Tut Tut (My Train Tut Tut Tut) as Muhammadiyah chairman Ahmad Syafii Maarif (left), Semarang Bishop Suharyo (second left) and others applaud on the sidelines of a discussion on globalization and marginalized...
Sat, 17 Apr 2004
RI rejects Bush's new Mideast policy
RI rejects Bush's new Mideast policyAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia reacted strongly on Friday to U.S. President George W. Bush's OK for Israel to keep Palestinian territory seized in the 1967 Middle East War, saying that it could further sabotage the already fragile Middle...
Sat, 17 Apr 2004
Remains of TKI flown home
Remains of TKI flown home CAIRO: The remains of migrant worker (TKI) Maesaroh Binti Slamet Sastro, 35, was flown home on Friday, almost four months after she died on Dec. 18 at Al-Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip.
Sat, 17 Apr 2004
Ba'asyir named terror suspect
Ba'asyir named terror suspectP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police, citing incriminating evidence collected during the ongoing intensive investigation, have formally named cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir a suspect in various terror attacks that rocked the country over the past few years.
Sat, 17 Apr 2004
Bekasi yet to hear probe on dump
Bekasi yet to hear probe on dump BEKASI: Bekasi City Council canceled on Monday a meeting to hear the result of the investigation into Jakarta's use of Bantar Gebang dump conducted by a special team due to the absence of many members of the council's special committee dealing with the issue.
Sat, 17 Apr 2004
Riau Islands soon to be province
Riau Islands soon to be province BATAM: Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said on Friday the government would officially inaugurate Riau Islands province before the July 5 presidential election."We're still conducting field studies to establish the structure of the regional administration,"...