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Sun, 04 Mar 2001
A day with a conservation chief in Bali
A day with a conservation chief in Bali Tri Siswo Raharjo, chief of West Bali's Conservation Office, loves to dress like a Texas cowboy from Hollywood westerns, with a Stetson, greyish green shirt and casual pants and sneakers.
Sun, 04 Mar 2001
Walraven, Dutch East Indies writer 'in exile'
Walraven, Dutch East Indies writer 'in exile'By H Rosihan Anwar JAKARTA (JP): Some time ago I found on the shelves of Erasmus Library Rob Nieuwenhuys' book Oost Indische Spiegel! (1972) (Mirror of the Indies: A history of Dutch colonial literature) and since then I became an avid reader of the...
Sun, 04 Mar 2001
See you at the gym!
See you at the gym!By Ade Rai JAKARTA (JP): A good health is the most important thing in life, but maintaining it can be expensive. Many people spend lots of money to be healthy and one way they do it is by exercising.
Sun, 04 Mar 2001
Different conditions breed different necessities
Different conditions breed different necessities MELBOURNE, Australia (JP): I keep telling myself that the reason we are sent hither and thither in an Indonesian shop before we can take home the goods we purchase is so that a fair number of people can be employed.
Sun, 04 Mar 2001
Versace fails to impress as big Milan shows begin
Versace fails to impress as big Milan shows beginBy Jane Barrett MILAN (REUTERS): The big name fashion shows kicked off in Milan on Wednesday as Versace strutted its way onto the catwalk. But the traditionally glitzy, glam label lacked vim and vigor in a collection which had little new to offer.
Sun, 04 Mar 2001
Islamic Day of Sacrifice falls on March 6, astronomer says
Islamic Day of Sacrifice falls on March 6, astronomer says BANDUNG (JP): An astronomer at the Bandung Institute of Technology's (ITB) Bosscha Observatory here said on Saturday, that according to visual observation the Idul Adha Islamic Day of Sacrifice should fall on March 6, instead of March 5 as...
Sun, 04 Mar 2001
TV Program: Sunday, March 4, 2001
TV Program: Sunday, March 4, 2001TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Children's Film 9:30 Sports 11:00 Haj Pilgrimage 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Children's Program 3:00 News 3:30 Religious Teachings 4:00 Children's Program 5:00 News 5:30 Children's...
Sun, 04 Mar 2001
Mount Merapi, an overlooked potential tourism spot
Mount Merapi, an overlooked potential tourism spotBy Tarko Sudiarno and Nugroho CH YOGYAKARTA (JP): "When the volcanic activities intensify, it can be a beautiful sight though a potentially disastrous one. Enjoy the beauty of Mount Merapi but always stay alert.
Sun, 04 Mar 2001
Beckenbauer proposes Platini for UEFA chief
Beckenbauer proposes Platini for UEFA chief MUNICH, Germany (AP): Franz Beckenbauer, ruling himself out for the top job in European soccer, said on Friday that former French star Michel Platini would be a good candidate for the UEFA presidency."He has great chances to be elected.
Sun, 04 Mar 2001
On The Record
On The RecordAlbum: Marshall Mathers (Universal Music/2000); Artist: Eminem This album is obscene, violent and rage-filled, but that's what makes it great. It's sooo bad, it's good.The first time you listen to this album, be careful, as it might stress you out.
Sun, 04 Mar 2001
Working out to stay fit and healthy
Working out to stay fit and healthyBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): You walk into a mall and all heads turn to look at you. A few years ago, no one would even give you a second look. That is because now you are trim, fit and healthy.Many dream of being fit and healthy, and with a great body to boot.
Sun, 04 Mar 2001
Mori leaves political storm
Mori leaves political storm TOKYO (Reuters): Japan's embattled leader Yoshiro Mori toured a volcano-stricken island on Saturday trying to look prime ministerial even as he faces a no-confidence motion in parliament and widespread calls for his resignation.
Sun, 04 Mar 2001
The downfall of a president: A Feng Shui analysis
The downfall of a president: A Feng Shui analysisBy Mauro Rahardjo and Dewi Mariana BANDUNG (JP): As we all know, at 9.00 a.m. on Jan. 20, 2001, The Philippine President Joseph Ejercito Estrada decided to resign.
Sun, 04 Mar 2001
Dragila wins U.S. Indoor pole vault title
Dragila wins U.S. Indoor pole vault title ATLANTA, Georgia (AFP): Stacy Dragila won her sixth consecutive US Indoor women's pole vault on Friday, clearing 4.56m to edge Kellie Suttle by virtue of fewest misses.
Sun, 04 Mar 2001
The world's first four-million pixel digital SLR
The world's first four-million pixel digital SLR JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of digital cameras have been flooding the markets in the past few years.The players are not only veterans of the camera industry like Nikon, Canon, Olympus and Kodak.
Sun, 04 Mar 2001
The 'Post' never interviewed me
The 'Post' never interviewed me I would like to bring to your attention the article Violence escalates in Aceh, 11 found dead in The Jakarta Post on page two, of March 1, 2001, in which I was quoted in my capacity as director of public information for the humanitarian pause in Aceh.
Sun, 04 Mar 2001
Finding the link between food and films
Finding the link between food and filmsBy Joko E.H. Anwar JAKARTA (JP): Some people say good food is better than sex. The statement may be an exaggeration but it certainly tries to makes a good point. Remember the phrase "You are what you eat?"To some people who are not too picky about what they...
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Anti-Communist Front set up
Anti-Communist Front set up BANDUNG: Around 100 West Java politicians and public figures at a ceremony at the Panghegar Hotel here on Friday signed up to the establishment of the West Java Anti-Communist Front in their efforts to curb what they called "the emergence of new Communism movements".
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Forex reserves fall by US$16.10m
Forex reserves fall by US$16.10m JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's net foreign exchange reserves dropped by US$16 million to $29.091 billion in the week ending on Feb. 23 from $29.107 billion in the previous week, Bank Indonesia said in its weekly report.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Timorese fighter jail for militiaman murder
Timorese fighter jail for militiaman murder DILI, East Timor (AP): A rights group on Friday welcomed the conviction of an East Timorese independence fighter for murdering a pro-Indonesian militiaman in the mayhem that engulfed East Timor after it voted for independence in 1999.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Indonesia and Norway to set up an oil spill response unit
Indonesia and Norway to set up an oil spill response unit JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, in cooperation with the Ministry of International Development of the Kingdom of Norway, signed on Friday an agreement to set up an oil spill response unit in Indonesia.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Man arrested over Rp 1b fraud
Man arrested over Rp 1b fraud JAKARTA (JP): Detectives from the city police's general crimes squad arrested a man on Thursday over an alleged Rp 1 billion (US$102,040) fraud.General crimes squad chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Officers to face prosecution over unlawful shooting
Officers to face prosecution over unlawful shooting JAKARTA (JP): City Police internal affairs is scheduled to shortly question a number of middle-ranking officers of the West Jakarta Police following the wrongful fatal shooting of a man on Jl. Raya Semanan in Kalideres early on Wednesday morning.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
One shot, two others nabbed for robberies
One shot, two others nabbed for robberies JAKARTA (JP): The city police's detectives for violent crimes fatally shot one man and arrested another two near the bustling Kampung Melayu bus terminal in East Jakarta on Thursday in connection with a series of street crimes, an officer said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Nationalism and working ethos
Nationalism and working ethosFrom Media IndonesiaA nation will be great only if it maintains a high level of nationalism and working ethos. If nationalism and working ethics are wearing thin, you can bet this nation is doomed to disintegration.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Golkar Party agrees with prosecution of Ginandjar
Golkar Party agrees with prosecution of Ginandjar JAKARTA (JP): The Golkar Party has acknowledged the move by the Attorney General's Office to probe party member Ginandjar Kartasasmita over alleged corruption involving state oil and gas company Pertamina.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Over 12,000 refugees from Sampit enter Surabaya
Over 12,000 refugees from Sampit enter Surabaya SURABAYA (JP): An additional 12,000 Madurese migrants escaping possible execution in Sampit and Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan by ships, flooded the Tanjung Perak seaport on Friday.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Don't fight for markets, know your customers better
Don't fight for markets, know your customers betterBy Laurens Sihaloho JAKARTA (JP): Recently, a friend of mine took his car to his car dealer, after making an appointment, to have it serviced after it had completed its first 5,000 kilometers. He purchased the car about seven months ago.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Unresolved and chronic problems led to Sampit riot
Unresolved and chronic problems led to Sampit riot More than 400 people have been killed and over 50,000 displaced in the armed conflict between native Dayaks and migrant Madurese settlers in Central Kalimantan's cities of Sampit and Palangkaraya.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Man arrested for brother's murder
Man arrested for brother's murder JAKARTA (JP): Bogor Police are currently questioning a man for allegedly murdering his elder brother after a squabble over money at their residence on Jl. Kampung Kopi in the Puspasari area of Citeureup, Bogor, on Thursday night.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Mar. 2, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,775 25 337,000 Adindo Foresta 125 5 504,000 AGIS 195 0 323,000 Alakasa 140 -5 8,500 Alfa...
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Sinar Surya team dominates Silatama
Sinar Surya team dominates Silatama JAKARTA (JP): Sinar Surya table tennis club of Jakarta cruised undefeated at the second day of the Table Tennis Main Circuit (Silatama) after winning its Friday's matches at Bulungan Sports Hall in Blok M area, South Jakarta.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
TV Today
TV TodayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:30 Variety Show 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m. Interval 3:00 News 3:30 Feature 4:00 Children's Songs 5:00 News 5:30 Documentary 6:00 Comics 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:30 Music 9:00 News 10:00 Sports...
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Persita beat Persikabo 1-0
Persita beat Persikabo 1-0 JAKARTA (JP): Persita of Tangerang regency tamed Persikabo of Bogor regency 1-0 to top the western division standing in the 2001 Bank Mandiri soccer league at Benteng stadium in Tangerang.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Rubber exporters attack Goodyear plan
Rubber exporters attack Goodyear plan BANGKOK (Reuters): Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, the world's top three rubber producers, have lodged a protest against efforts by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co to charge suppliers for damage to rubber products.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Manggarai clash unabated yet
Manggarai clash unabated yet MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: The deadly clash between residents of Buti and Lanamai villages which started on Tuesday and killed two people in the regency of Manggarai had yet to abate on Friday.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Central government vows to fund Tangerang beach restoration
Central government vows to fund Tangerang beach restoration TANGERANG (JP): Central Government has promised to finance efforts to curb erosion on the 51-kilometer-long northern coast of Tangerang regency, the regency's environmental office chief Adil Darmawan said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Tjiwi Kimia makes coupon payment
Tjiwi Kimia makes coupon payment HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Indonesia's PT Tjiwi Kimia, a unit of Asia Pulp & Paper, made a coupon payment of US$13.25 million Thursday in New York, an official at the custodian, the Bank of New York, told Dow Jones Newswires Friday.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Sampang's new regent to be installed: Surjadi
Sampang's new regent to be installed: Surjadi JAKARTA (JP): The Minister of Home Affairs and Regional Autonomy Surjadi Soedirdja has given an assurance that the East Java governor would install the controversially elected Sampang regent Fahdilah Budiono immediately, a deputy speaker of the House of...
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Utut drills Andrean for chess duel
Utut drills Andrean for chess duel JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grand Master Utut Adianto is training young chess player Andrean Susilodinata ahead of a duel with 2000 junior champion Son Nguyen Ngoc Troung of Vietnam from March 10 to March 15 at Sari Pan Pacific hotel.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
IMF welcomes move to allow BCA, Niaga sale
IMF welcomes move to allow BCA, Niaga sale JAKARTA (Dow Jones): The International Monetary Fund Friday welcomed a decision by Indonesia's Parliament to allow the sale of two nationalized banks to foreign investors.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
The spirit of Idul Adha
The spirit of Idul Adha On Monday, Muslims in Indonesia and all over the world mark Idul Adha by slaughtering cattle, as a symbolic gesture of their readiness to sacrifice their most treasured possession whenever so ordained by their Creator.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Old ice cream parlors left out in the cold
Old ice cream parlors left out in the coldBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Irwan Hermawan remembers courting his now wife Yulita over ice cream at Ragusa Es Italia on Jl. Veteran, Central Jakarta."I would pedal my bike from my house in Pasar Baru (Central Jakarta) to her house and then spend a...
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
BI to continue intervention to help rupiah, Sjahril says
BI to continue intervention to help rupiah, Sjahril says JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Friday that, if necessary, the central bank would continue to intervene in the financial market to help the beleaguered rupiah.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Fare evaders inflict huge monthly losses upon KAI
Fare evaders inflict huge monthly losses upon KAIBy Multa Firdaus JAKARTA (JP): Poor ticket control and weak law enforcement have for years provided leeway for economy-class electric and diesel train passengers to evade paying fares.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Give the young hope
Give the young hopeFrom Rakyat IndonesiaI have always dreamed of seeing a peaceful face on Indonesia, reflecting prosperity and not tainted by conflicts and clashes.I am disappointed with the present face of Indonesia. My friends and I put at stake our own lives to set the reform movement rolling.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Indofood confident of recouping bank collateral
Indofood confident of recouping bank collateral JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed food producer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur said on Friday it was unconcerned over the status of US$50 million in collateral pledged for loans provided to its subsidiary companies, amid worries over the prospect of recouping...
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Tourist arrivals fall but outlook remains promising
Tourist arrivals fall but outlook remains promising JAKARTA (JP): Tourist arrivals through the 13 ports of entry to Indonesia suffered a 2.65 percent decline in January this year to 330,094 visitors, compared to the previous month, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Ulemas council defuses fear of anthrax
Ulemas council defuses fear of anthrax JAKARTA (JP): Amid fears of disease and infected livestock, the Jakarta office of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) on Friday urged Muslims not to be afraid to slaughter cattle and goats for Monday's Idul Adha Islamic Day of Sacrifice.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
The tragedy of the Sampit anarchy
The tragedy of the Sampit anarchyBy James Van Zorge JAKARTA (JP): The tale is one of anarchy: Decapitation, rites of cannibalism, disemboweled corpses. Unfortunately, these are the images and horrid scenes that are now synonymous with Indonesia in foreign bedrooms and boardrooms.