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Sun, 23 Mar 2003
Mixed-technology options converge in the digital era
Mixed-technology options converge in the digital eraI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta Most of office equipment makers have now bid farewell to analog tools and have come out with lines of digital gadgets designed to for document solutions.
Sun, 23 Mar 2003
Van Moppes continues symphaty for Asian women
Van Moppes continues symphaty for Asian womenKunang Helmi-Picard, Contributor, Paris Tall and vivacious, the French writer Catherine van Moppes, is of Russian and Dutch origin. With her long dark hair and oriental features, she is often mistaken for an Indian from the north of the subcontinent.
Sun, 23 Mar 2003
Residents fear aftershocks of Kuningan quake
Residents fear aftershocks of Kuningan quakeNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Kuningan, West Java More than 2,000 people in Kuningan regency, West Java, have been living in fear of possible aftershocks after an earthquake measuring a moderate 4.
Sun, 23 Mar 2003
Van Moppes continues symphaty for Asian women
Van Moppes continues symphaty for Asian women Kunang Helmi-Picard Contributor ParisTall and vivacious, the French writer Catherine van Moppes, is of Russian and Dutch origin. With her long dark hair and oriental features, she is often mistaken for an Indian from the north of the subcontinent.
Sun, 23 Mar 2003
Minimalist trend changes preference for office furniture
Minimalist trend changes preference for office furnitureDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta "What can I buy with a limited budget?" this question has been nagging an interior consultant lately. His new client could only provide Rp 500 million (about US$58,500) for furniture for a 600-square meter...
Sun, 23 Mar 2003
Police on alert for possible terrorist attacks against U.S., allies interests
Police on alert for possible terrorist attacks against U.S., allies interestsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police said on Saturday that they were anticipating possible terrorist attacks targeting the interests of the United States and its allies in Indonesia in the wake of the war in...
Sun, 23 Mar 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 23, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 23, 2003Exhibitions* Photo, Varanus Komodoensis, by Volker Kess, at GotheHaus, Jl. Sam Ratulangi 9-15, Central Jakarta, (Tel. 021-23550208), until April 2, at 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. * Painting, From China With Art at Galeri Nasional Indonesia, Jl.
Sun, 23 Mar 2003
Composer seeks tranquility in home studio
Composer seeks tranquility in home studioMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A high, exposed brick wall and tall bamboo plants almost completely shield the small studio of composer Tony Prabowo from outside view.Located on narrow Jl.
Sun, 23 Mar 2003
Police on alert for possible terrorist attacks
Police on alert for possible terrorist attacksDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post JakartaPolice said on Saturday that they were anticipating possible terrorist attacks targeting the interests of the United States and its allies in Indonesia in the wake of the war in Iraq.
Sun, 23 Mar 2003
Police wary of restaurant closures
Police wary of restaurant closuresThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police played down on Saturday widespread moves by anti-American protesters who have forced the closure of several locally owned American fast food franchises, saying the police would not take stern measures unless there was clear violence.
Sun, 23 Mar 2003
1965 putsch remains a mystery
1965 putsch remains a mysteryHarry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post, Berkeley, California Southeast Asia: A Testament; By George McT. Kahin; Publisher Routledge Curzon (2003), 373ppScholars often have to face awkward situations for their independent views. George Kahin is no exception.
Sun, 23 Mar 2003
Nyoman sees batik as meditation
Nyoman sees batik as meditationDamaso Reyes Contributor Ubud, BaliThere may be as many places to learn batik, the traditional Indonesian hand-dyed textile, as there are places to eat nasi goreng, Indonesian fried rice.
Sun, 23 Mar 2003
French film festival awards Riri
French film festival awards RiriKunang Helmi-Picard, Contributor, Paris Indonesian director Riri Riza confirmed his place in the local and international scenes, joining the like of Garin Nugroho, after his film Eliana Eliana gave Jajang Noer and Rachel Maryam Sayidana a Lotus for Best Actress award...
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Protesters target U.S. fast-food outlets
Protesters target U.S. fast-food outletsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of Muslims activists forced the closure of an American fast-food franchise in Surabaya, East Java, as nationwide rallies to protest the U.S.-led war in Iraq continued on Friday.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
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;JP;zph; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates March 21 JP/13/13RupiahRupiah Rates March 21 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,654.04 5,056.18 5,383.95 5,326.04Brunei dollar 1 5,395.99 4,828.39 5,138.23 5,086.09Canadian dollar 1 6,431.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Asian monies mixed, markets focused on Iraq
Asian monies mixed, markets focused on IraqDow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies drifted in tight ranges with no real direction as market players fixated on the war in Iraq and hesitated to take strong positions ahead of the weekend.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Democracy very bad for corruption
Democracy very bad for corruption Berlin-based Transparency International (TI) said in its 2002 annual report that based on its corruption perceptions index, Indonesia, together with Kenya, is the world's fourth most corrupt country.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
TV Program: Monday, March 24, 2003
TV Program: Monday, March 24, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service 7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria8:00 Talk Show: RT/RW 8:30 DRTV Indonesia9:00 Entertainment10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00...
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Astra Otoparts's profit slightly up
Astra Otoparts's profit slightly up JAKARTA: PT Astra Otoparts, the spare autoparts unit of PT Astra International, said Friday its consolidated net profit in 2002 rose 0.7 percent from a year earlier to Rp 257.38 billion (about US$28 million) .
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Jakartans longing for clean and cheap water
Jakartans longing for clean and cheap waterDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta "Buying water has made a hole in my pocket," says an ordinary woman in an advertisement broadcast by Indonesian private televisions. Her grievance seems to be exaggerated, but it is true for most Jakarta residents.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Mega seeks cordial ties with the media
Mega seeks cordial ties with the media JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri hosted a luncheon for senior editors from several media on Friday, with an eye toward building more amicable relations with the press.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Expatriates monitoring situation, confident of safety
Expatriates monitoring situation, confident of safetyA'an Suryana and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite a wave of demonstrations protesting the United States attack on Iraq here, expatriates living in Indonesia say they are not worried about being targeted by violence.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
New health scheme for poor
New health scheme for poor Various efforts have been made by the government to help destitute families access health services. Public health centers, which provide cheap services and affordable medicines, have been made available in most parts of the archipelago.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Protesters target U.S. fast-food outlets
Protesters target U.S. fast-food outletsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of Muslims activists forced the closure of an American fast-food franchise in Surabaya, East Java, as nationwide rallies to protest the U.S.-led war in Iraq continued on Friday.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Intimidation and press freedom
Intimidation and press freedomIgnas Kleden Sociologist The Center for East Indonesian Affairs (CEIA) Jakarta It is generally believed that one of the main reasons why democracy is desirable is to prevent the use of physical violence, both in the state-society relationship as well as in social,...
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
[b]GATS: Threat to public
GATS: Threat to public as their rights ignored Henry Heyneardhi Business Watch Indonesia Surakarta heyneardhi@watchbusiness.org2. Pro22 -- Saddam's Stalingrad strategy 2 X 30Saddam's Stalingrad strategy uses scorched earth approach Edward N.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Damage to Asian economies likely limited if U.S.-Iraq war is short
Damage to Asian economies likely limited if U.S.-Iraq war is shortAssociated Press, Hong Kong Airlines are cutting flights, some shoppers and tourists are staying home, and exporters predict shrinking orders.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
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JP/4/captionAntaraNO TO THUGGERY: Newsmen belonging to Journalists against Violence Solidarity (SWAK) put their signatures to a banner to protest against thuggery outside the offices of the Cirebon administration in West Java. Both print and electronic journalists joined the protest on Friday.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
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;AP;KOD; ANPAu..r.. Aglance-Thai-Cambodia-border Thai-Cambodia border crossings reopened nearly two months after JP/10/ASEAN Thai-Cambodia border reopened THAILAND: Border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia were fully reopened on Friday, almost two months after anti-Thai riots in the Cambodian...
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Australian farmers threaten to sue over lost Iraq wheat sales
Australian farmers threaten to sue over lost Iraq wheat salesAgence France-Presse Sydney An alliance of Australian farmers warned Friday that they will sue the government if the valuable Iraqi market is lost after the war.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Exel launches RI operation
Exel launches RI operation JAKARTA: Supply chain management company Exel has officially opened in Indonesia.The establishment of PT Exel Indonesia marked Exel's fourth expansion in Asia Pacific in the last six months.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
`Asian nations must brace for retaliation from terrorists'
`Asian nations must brace for retaliation from terrorists'Eileen Ng, Agence France-Presse, Karambunai, Malaysia Asia must brace itself for retaliatory terrorist attacks on "soft targets" following the U.S.-led attack on Iraq, experts at a security meeting here warned on Friday.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Business community seeks help during war
Business community seeks help during warA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Business leaders demanded on Friday the government and the central bank take immediate action to mitigate the impact of the Iraq war on the country's business sector and the overall economy.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
List of Securities Quotation:
List of Securities Quotation: Day/Date:Friday, March 21, 2003 Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 21, 2003: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume...
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Emirates maintains normal services
Emirates maintains normal services JAKARTA: Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, will continue to operate normally except for services to Kuwait, which have been temporarily suspended, the company said in a statement on Friday.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Former VP Umar Wirahadikusumah dies at 79
Former VP Umar Wirahadikusumah dies at 79The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Umar Wirahadikusumah, Indonesia's former vice president known for his calmness and integrity, died on Friday at the age of 79 from heart complications in Jakarta.He died at 7:53 a.m.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, March 22, 2003
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, March 22, 2003 Performance* Ramayana Dance (episodes) every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, Open Air Stage, Prambanan Temple, Jl. Raya Yogya-Solo Km 16 Prambanan (Tel. 0274-496408), 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Diarrhea to affect 6 million people this year
Diarrhea to affect 6 million people this yearMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaUp to 6.2 million people out of the total Indonesian population of 215 million will suffer diarrhea this year, mainly due to poor access to clean water, a senior government official says.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Miranda quizzed over liquidity funds
Miranda quizzed over liquidity funds JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office questioned on Friday Bank Indonesia deputy governor Miranda Goeltom in connection with the misuse of central bank liquidity support funds from 1997 through 1999.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
List of Securities Quotation:
List of Securities Quotation: Day/Date:Friday, March 21, 2003 Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 21, 2003: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume...
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Saving eagles through insemination
Saving eagles through inseminationRidlo Aryanto, Contributor, Yogyakarta How do Indonesian bird-lovers differ from their German counterparts? This question has often been asked of Edi Boedi Santosa, a veterinary surgeon teaching at Gadjah Mada's school of Veterinary Medicine, Yogyakarta.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Photo-water-sales
Photo-water-sales Photo captionJP/Mulkan SalmonaWATER FOR SALE: A man draws water from a public water tap to sell later to residents in Sunter, North Jakarta. This business is common in North Jakarta where the supply of clean water is limited due to the intrusion of salt water into the groundwater...
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Expats in E.Kalimantan to pay fee
Expats in E.Kalimantan to pay fee BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: Expatriates working and living in Balikpapan must obtain an ID card and pay US$300 a year to the city, home to offices of several foreign oil and gas companies.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
China's big thirst for oil makes war with Iraq a serious concern
China's big thirst for oil makes war with Iraq a serious concernWilliam Foreman, Associated Press, Beijing A long, messy war against Iraq that causes a spike in oil prices could pose a threat to China - a key economy with a growing thirst for fuel and increasingly tighter ties to global markets,...
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Milk warehouse robbed
Milk warehouse robbed BOGOR: Eleven men, armed with machetes and sickles, made off with Rp 50 million and a truck after robbing the warehouse of the Bendera milk factory in the Semplak district of Bogor regency on Friday.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
BoK sees lower SKorea's growth
BoK sees lower SKorea's growth SEOUL: South Korea's central bank on Friday said economic growth in the first quarter to March would be much lower than expected because of uncertainty linked to the buildup towards the just begun war on Iraq.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, March 24, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, March 24, 2003Exhibitions* Photo, Varanus Komodoensis, by Volker Kess, at GoetheHaus, Jl. Sam Ratulangi 9-15, Central Jakarta,(Tel. 021-23550208), until April 2, at 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. * Painting, From China With Art, at Galeri Nasional Indonesia, Jl.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Central Aceh isolated after Takengon violence
Central Aceh isolated after Takengon violenceNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Central Aceh regency remains isolated, with the main highway connecting the regency with other regencies blockaded by residents following two recent violent incidents in the regency this month.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
U.S. claims contact with Iraqi troops, elite guard
U.S. claims contact with Iraqi troops, elite guardWill Dunham, Reuters, Washington The United States on Thursday said it was in touch with Iraqi forces, including members of Saddam Hussein's elite Republican Guard, over what they had to do to surrender without a fight.
Sat, 22 Mar 2003
Experts back national health plan
Experts back national health planEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Yayan, who runs a small business in Bekasi, West Java, was a initially skeptical when told about a government program to give every citizen health insurance. However, he could not hide his interest in hearing more.