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Sun, 24 Mar 2002
Punish big corruptors
Punish big corruptorsFrom Rakyat Merdeka The current state of our country is attributable to rampant corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN), as well as the mega- debts that are strangling the economy.
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
Indonesian maid jailed in S'pore
Indonesian maid jailed in S'pore SINGAPORE: An Indonesian maid was sentenced to 15 months in a Singapore jail for shaking a baby boy so hard that his skull fractured, it was reported on Saturday.Maria Fransiska Dewi, 23, admitted in District Court to shaking the three-month-old baby at her...
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
Rp 100m for free health care
Rp 100m for free health care BOGOR: Bogor Health Agency has provided Rp 100 million (US$10,000) fund to provide free health care for poor people in the municipality."The people can obtain free treatment by filling out the form available in each public health center," said head of the agency,...
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
Police shoot 12, arrest 521 but crimes continue
Police shoot 12, arrest 521 but crimes continueRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta Jakarta police have revealed they shot dead 12 suspects and arrested 521 others allegedly involved in 357 street crime cases in the past three months.
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
Sjahrir gets political with young Indonesians
Sjahrir gets political with young IndonesiansI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta Fair-weather friends are common in politics. But Sjahrir, a noted economic and political observer, has learned the art of being a critic of the government while still remaining its partner.
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
Bali spas soothe the mind and body
Bali spas soothe the mind and bodyRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Bali, the island of sunshine, surf and tropical indulgence, has always made tourists feel good.Now they come here to look good as well, seeking treatments in the myriad of spas which have blossomed on Bali in...
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
Sticky fingers with traditional taffy
Sticky fingers with traditional taffyKartika Bagus C., Contributor, Ponorogo, East Java Have you ever entertained romantic thoughts while gnawing on taffy?Well, when you chew the traditional taffy from Ponorogo, a town in the southern part of East Java, you also taste the metaphoric qualities of...
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
TV Program: Sunday, March 24, 2002
TV Program: Sunday, March 24, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Religious Teachings8:30 Children's Program9:00 Music10:00 Children's Program12:30 p.m. Traditional Comedy2:00 Live Report: PDIP Meeting4:00 Volleyball: Pro Liga Volley 20026:00 News7:00 Comedy7:30 Songs and Dances9:00...
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
How inter-faith dialog can promote a plural society
How inter-faith dialog can promote a plural societyTh. Sumartana, Institute for Inter-Faith, Dialog in Indonesia, Yogyakarta Since its establishment in 1999, the Institute for Inter-Faith Dialog in Indonesia (Interfidei) has been fully engaged in popularizing inter-faith dialog, particularly during...
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
JP/1/BLURB
JP/1/BLURB Surveying Sonny Sonny Tulung has become a household name thanks to his work on Family 100, with the trademark expression: "And the survey says ..." As this game show host surveys his life, he certainly finds that he has a lot to smile about, even with his new braces.
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
bond: Four sylphs with classical taste
bond: Four sylphs with classical tasteHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Contemporary classical music is apparently all the rage here. Album sales are high, and ticket concerts are sold out despite the relatively high price.
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
Megawati to begins Asia tour
Megawati to begins Asia tourFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri will be visiting four Asian countries in her first foreign trip of the year beginning on Sunday, leaving her nation preoccupied with high-profile issues.
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
Peugeot 307: Riding a car that turns heads
Peugeot 307: Riding a car that turns headsPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Speeding in a Peugeot 307 XS Sporty really turns heads. Not only because it is a brand new car, which was just launched on March 1, but mostly due to its sporty and elegant design.
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
Guard busted for selling drugs in prison
Guard busted for selling drugs in prisonDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A guard at Cipinang Penitentiary in East Jakarta was seized red- handed, while conducting a drug transaction with an inmate in the high-security prison building, an official revealed on Saturday.
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
Battle for talent, the 'fourth world war'
Battle for talent, the 'fourth world war'K. Basrie, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Helen Handfield-Jones, coauthor of The War for Talent, made a stop in Jakarta on her tour of five major cities in Southeast Asia to promote the 200-page book, published by Harvard Business School Press last year.
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
Bale Air just the place to relax and take it easy
Bale Air just the place to relax and take it easyBill Blade Contributor JakartaIt's no fun being a pub reviewer, I'll have you know, but it certainly is worth my while.And where better to set forth on such a voyage of discovery than the delightful and salubrious Bale Air Food Village, located...
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
JP/4/C04
JP/4/C04 COMPANY: Borobudur Hotel Klub Borobudur: The right place to keep you fit and healthyMost people have their own theories about what makes a gym or fitness center special, and most of the theories are correct; It's the pampering, the exercise, the facilities and the equipment.
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
Indonesian banker sentenced to three years in the U.S.
Indonesian banker sentenced to three years in the U.S.Jaymes Song, Associated Press, Honolulu, Hawaii A federal judge on Friday sentenced former Honolulu banker and Indonesian businessman Sukamto Sia to three years in prison on bankruptcy and wire fraud charges.U.S.
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
'Robatayaki': Old recipe for modern palates
'Robatayaki': Old recipe for modern palatesMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prepared with one of the oldest cooking methods, robatayaki is still popular among Japanese people, especially working people, who often enjoy it after office hours.
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
More woes in Citra Garden
More woes in Citra Garden I refer to my letter Links from Citra Garden 5 published in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 4, 2002 in respect to problems in the complex and am pleased to inform you that the second gate into Citra 5 was opened on Feb. 3.
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
Urban lifestyle inspires 'Forbidden Passion'
Urban lifestyle inspires 'Forbidden Passion'Mehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta Ideas continue to be juggled and much sweat is being shed as Forbidden Passion prepares to kick off the city's dance season this year.
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
Cabs spread anti-govt propaganda: PM
Cabs spread anti-govt propaganda: PM THAILAND: Thai taxi drivers are spreading antigovernment propaganda when talking with their passengers, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said in Bangkok on Saturday."There have been dirty tricks recently," Thaksin said during his weekly radio address.
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
Tourists call the shots at Chu Chi
Tourists call the shots at Chu ChiMichael Mathes, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Cu Chi, Vietnam Bursts of automatic weapons fire ring out through the eucalyptus northwest of Saigon, and camera-toting tourists are ducking for cover."A.K., A.K.
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
'I realize I cannot make everybody happy all the time'
'I realize I cannot make everybody happy all the time'Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Known for his quick wit and playful use of double entendres in dealing with contestants on Family 100, the local version of the U.S. game show Family Feud, Sonny Tulung always knows what the survey says.
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
JP/15/N04
JP/15/N04 .rm75Bangladesh: The potential investment destination of South AsiaMahmudur Rahman Executive Chairman, BOI Bangladesh is a moderate, democratic and homogeneous country. But being an eighth largest populated nation in the world, Bangladesh needs immediate attention from the strategic...
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
'Ruthless' Kosteniuk takes the day at Japfa chess meet
'Ruthless' Kosteniuk takes the day at Japfa chess meetMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Alexandra Kosteniuk appeared ruthless in her quest to be the reigning queen of the Japfa Chess Match, which ended here on Saturday.
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
Thinking retributive justice
Thinking retributive justiceTodung Mulya Lubis, Lawyer, Jakarta Can justice be replaced with another means of social avenue?A fair and lasting reconciliation can only be achieved by emphasizing the rights of victims.
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
U.S. troops in Indonesia
U.S. troops in Indonesia The March 20 edition of USA Today reported that officials in the administration of President George W. Bush planned to dispatch military troops to Indonesia. The plan was based on the Pentagon's report that dozens of al-Qaeda fighters had successfully fled Afghanistan and...
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
'U.S. wants to cooperate with TNI'
'U.S. wants to cooperate with TNI'Agencies, New York/Washington The United States wants to cooperate with Indonesia's armed forces in fighting terrorism, although U.S. military ties between the nations are limited, the head of the U.S. Pacific command has said.
Sun, 24 Mar 2002
Sia sentenced to three years in prison on bankruptcy fraud
Sia sentenced to three years in prison on bankruptcy fraud Jaymes Song Associated Press Honolulu, HawaiiA federal judge on Friday sentenced former Honolulu banker and Indonesian businessman Sukamto Sia to three years in prison on bankruptcy and wire fraud charges. U.S.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002
Three accused of forcing RI women into prostitution
Three accused of forcing RI women into prostitutionAgencies, New York Three men have been charged with forcing Indonesian women into prostitution in New York and Connecticut and threatening to hurt them if they did not cooperate.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002
War on mismanagement
War on mismanagementJames Kallman, Rully Aprianto and Erwin Ariadharma, PT. Grant Thornton Indonesia, Jakarta By revoking the Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC) declaration that recommends Shareholders' Obligation Settlement Program (PKPS) be extended to last for 10 years, the government has...
Sat, 23 Mar 2002
RI corrupters may face international tribunal
RI corrupters may face international tribunalA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fifteen of Indonesia's highest-profile names implicated in corruption could face trials in the same international court now trying former Yugoslavian president Slobodan Milosovic for genocide.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002
Govt to reshuffle Pertamina management
Govt to reshuffle Pertamina managementThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is set to reshuffle the management of state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina, but incumbent company president Baihaki Hakim is likely to retain his post, according to a source.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002
Agency to pay itself from housing fund for flood victims
Agency to pay itself from housing fund for flood victimsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Head of the City Housing Agency, Bachri Anuar, revealed that he would cut some of the Rp 2.5 million (US$250) fund for each of the flood victims' houses for renovation.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002
Susilo rules out affiliation to political party
Susilo rules out affiliation to political partyTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono denied on Friday earlier reports that he would join the newly established Democratic Party as his political vehicle to run for...
Sat, 23 Mar 2002
Megawati's foreign tour
Megawati's foreign tour President Megawati Soekarnoputri will shortly embark on a difficult mission. Namely, a visit to the People's Republic of North Korea, where she will attempt to draw its leaders into the circle of other Asian nations outside the sphere of influence of the People's Republic of...
Sat, 23 Mar 2002
When ideas transform economies
When ideas transform economiesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is easy to recognize the force of ideas when we see them in action.But how do we identify the influence of an idea when looking back at history?Economic liberalism has been taboo for much of Indonesia's recent past -- including the period...
Sat, 23 Mar 2002
Govt seeking to boost tax ratio to 17-20%
Govt seeking to boost tax ratio to 17-20%Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz said on Friday the country's tax ratio must reach between 17 percent and 20 percent to allow the state budget to allocate greater spending for economic development.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002
Don't give us any trouble
Don't give us any troubleFrom Warta KotaReferring to a statement by the director of Bina Sumberdaya Mitra that appeared in the March 9 edition of Warta Kota about the public's need for trouble-free and affable service, I would like to share a personal experience. A land swap deal at Jl.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002
500 migrants declared genuine refugees
500 migrants declared genuine refugees PEKANBARU, Riau: Out of the 2,100 migrants known to have illegally entered Riau over the last few years, 500 have been classified as genuine refugees, Director General of Immigration Iman Santoso said here on Friday.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002
Improving Jakarta's museums
Improving Jakarta's museums The number of visitors to Jakarta's museums markedly increased last year, going beyond earlier estimates. The same was true of revenue from museum ticket sales. Based on a report of the Jakarta museum office, ticket receipts from visitors reached Rp 103 million in 2001,...
Sat, 23 Mar 2002
Date Event
Date Event ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Nov. 1, 1997 The government closed 16 ailing private banks, including Bank Harapan Sentosa (BHS) and Bank Guna International (BGI) owned by Hendra, who was abroad when the announcement was made.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002
Selling privatization to workers
Selling privatization to workers Strikingly different from the labor demonstrations and strikes that took place earlier this year to demand higher minimum wages and better working conditions, the current wave of industrial action at a number of state companies seems to be unrelated to basic worker...
Sat, 23 Mar 2002
Some regencies reject cheap Dolog rice
Some regencies reject cheap Dolog rice A number of regencies in North Sumatra province have rejected cheap rice from the Provincial Logistics Agency (Dolog) this year as it does not comply with the gubernatorial decree of the province.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002
JP/1/Inside
JP/1/Inside * Headlines: Families seek release of three Indonesians2* Opinion: War on economy mismanagement4* City: Agency to pay itself from housing aid fund 6* Archipelago: Drug dealer sentenced to 13 years jail7 * National: RI corrupters may face international tribunal 8* World: Bush to promote...
Sat, 23 Mar 2002
Soeharto's trial
Soeharto's trialFrom KompasLast January, the possibility that president Soeharto would be absolved became the hot topic.In the context of Soeharto's case, I would like to call on the authorities to settle the case immediately and permanently so that his children, grandchildren and so on will not be...
Sat, 23 Mar 2002
Rp 100m for free health care
Rp 100m for free health care BOGOR: Bogor Health Agency has provided Rp 100 million (US$10,000) fund to provide free health care for poor people in the municipality."The people can obtain free treatment by filling out the form available in each public health center," said head of the agency,...
Sat, 23 Mar 2002
Levi's wins suit against RP firm
Levi's wins suit against RP firm MANILA : Levi Strauss and Co. on Friday won a copyright infringement suit against an apparel company in the Philippines accused of copying the US jeans maker's pocket design, the Supreme Court announced.The court ordered CVS Garment and Industrial Co.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002
Govt to reshuffle Pertamina management
Govt to reshuffle Pertamina managementThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe government is set to reshuffle the management of state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina, but incumbent company president Baihaki Hakim is likely to retain his post, according to a source.