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Mon, 17 Mar 2003
Bengkulu bans mining in protected forests
Bengkulu bans mining in protected forestsAinur Sophian, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya, Bengkulu The Bengkulu provincial administration has suspended indefinitely unauthorized gold mining in three local protected forest locations.
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
NGOs release 'education bill'
NGOs release 'education bill' JAKARTA: Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and education activists have released their own version of the education bill as a protest against the House of Representatives and the government, which are now deliberating on an education bill.
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
City urged to review tap water service
City urged to review tap water serviceDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It has been more than four years since the management of Jakarta's piped water supplies was handed over to two overseas firms, Thames Pam Jaya (TPJ) and the then PT Pam Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja), and taken out of the...
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
JCC to help resolve looming power crisis
JCC to help resolve looming power crisisA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The looming electricity crisis in this country is worrying Japanese investors and is one of the various problems discouraging them from making new investments here.
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
Cracks found in regent's house
Cracks found in regent's house TULANG BAWANG, Lampung: Cracks have been found in the official residence of the regent here, even though it was renovated only six months ago.Regent Abdurahman Sarbini said on Saturday he would consider moving from his residence on Jl.
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
Government prepares Iraq war contingency plans
Government prepares Iraq war contingency plansZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has prepared a contingency plan to contain any potential impact of a possible U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, Minister of Industry and Trade Rini Soewandi said.
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
Minister denies new cigarette regulation harms public's health
Minister denies new cigarette regulation harms public's healthThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Health Achmad Suyudi denied on Saturday that the government regulation (PP) on cigarettes had been revised to serve the producers' interests at the expense of public health.
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
Islamic boarding school for disabled
Islamic boarding school for disabled SEMARANG: A pesantren (Islamic boarding school) for the disabled has been founded in Gunungpati district here to provide students with both religious knowledge and vocational skills.
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
Kuto Besak fortress assailed by modernization
Kuto Besak fortress assailed by modernizationBambang Budi Utomo, Contributor, Jakarta Almost two centuries ago, the Kuto Besak fortress in Palembang, South Sumatra, witnessed one of the region's greatest victories against conquering Dutch forces.
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
Renovation expo to be held next month
Renovation expo to be held next month JAKARTA: A Renovation Expo will be held in Jakarta from April 4 to 6 to help Jakartans to deal with property damage caused by the annual flooding during rainy seasons. "We'll organize this expo to focus on the public's need for renovation of their property.
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
Indonesia congratulates China's new leaders
Indonesia congratulates China's new leadersFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government congratulated the people of China for the election of the country's new leaders, and hoped to strengthen the ties between the two countries.
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
'Unchecked thuggery could lead to organized crime'
'Unchecked thuggery could lead to organized crime'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government should not turn a blind eye to rampant thuggery and instead, should lead a national anti-hoodlumism movement, as thuggery could lead to the emergence of organized crime, a politician...
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
Australia offers donation to IPB
Australia offers donation to IPB BOGOR: The Australian government has provided financial assistance to the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) to help the school contain plant diseases.Aunur Rauf, a senior lecturer at IPB, disclosed on Sunday that Australia was worried that plantation diseases in...
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
Smart investors avoid Indonesia
Smart investors avoid Indonesia The headlines read Labor law to woo investment In The Jakarta Post, Feb. 26. Labor laws or lack of labor laws are only part of wooing investment. A fair labor law is important, but right under the headlines was a photo, which really indicates a prime reason for lack...
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
Central Java slum strives to improve living standards
Central Java slum strives to improve living standardsGabriel Waskitha, The Jakarta Post, Semarang After a four-year urban development project in the Bandarhardjo slum area of Semarang, Central Java, residents are no longer living in crude huts without electricity, fighting annual floods while...
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
Muslim group protests 'dangdut' show
Muslim group protests 'dangdut' show JAKARTA: The Islamic group of Mujahidin Council strongly protested on Saturday against a program aired by private station SCTV featuring rapid-fire, hip-shaking dangdut singers Inul Daratista and Anisa Bahar.
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
Japanese group to help resolve looming power crisis
Japanese group to help resolve looming power crisis A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post JakartaThe looming electricity crisis in this country is worrying Japanese investors and is one of the various problems discouraging them from making new investments here.
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
PLN criticized for lack of rural electricity
PLN criticized for lack of rural electricity Ida Sjachrul, a 40-year-old journalist from Palembang, South Sumatra, could not hide her emotions during a two-day workshop on the power sector organized by state electricity company PT PLN last week in Anyer, Banten.
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
Centrino: New reason to dump your old notebook
Centrino: New reason to dump your old notebookZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id Remember Moore's Law? Gordon Moore, the cofounder of chipmaker Intel, made an observation in 1965 that the number of transistors that could be stuffed into a microprocessor would double every 18 months,...
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
Sermon by VCD as alternative
Sermon by VCD as alternativeFrom RepublikaI would like to ask the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) a question about the propagation of Islam in the following case: A mosque plans to give a lecture by inviting a well-known ustaz (religious teacher) on a specified date.
Mon, 17 Mar 2003
Stock, rupiah markets still gloomy over Iraq crisis
Stock, rupiah markets still gloomy over Iraq crisisThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With a war in Iraq being possibly only days away, the Jakarta stock market this week is expected to remain depressed as jittery investors stay away, a dealer said.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
ADVERTORIAL : AXA Insurance
ADVERTORIAL : AXA Insurance Publishing date : Sunday -- March 16, 2003 Time for clients to get SMART with their insurance Marriage, childbirth, promotion at work and other "life events" trigger many people nowadays to consider taking out insurance to protect their diverse needs.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Another maid falls to her death
Another maid falls to her death INDONESIA: An Indonesian housemaid fell to her death from her employer's apartment in the Singapore area of Tampines while cleaning the windows on Saturday.Indonesian Embassy in Singapore spokesman Chalief Akbar identified the woman as Tirakat, who had been working...
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Classical music reaches out to younger audience
Classical music reaches out to younger audienceFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Avip Priatna, conductor of the Jakarta Chamber Orchestra, sat onstage surrounded by children after their "Classics for Young People" concert held recently at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Public bus ordeal is here to stay despite busway
Public bus ordeal is here to stay despite busway It was Sunday afternoon. I was driving in the fast lane in front of Atmajaya University. That is, if you could call it fast. I could not help but notice there was heavy congestion in the Jalur Lambat (slow lane).
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
The ojek driver
The ojek driverBy Kirk Coningham He had first seen her 94 days ago when she had moved into one of the small, but comfortable apartments, whose affluent tenants provided work for ojek drivers like himself.She always dressed in suits with matching shoes and handbags.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 16, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 16, 2003Exhibitions* Design, Design Bureau Opera, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav, S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta, (Tel. 021-5241069), March 19 to April 12.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
TV Program: Sunday, March 16, 2003
TV Program: Sunday, March 16, 2003TVRI 5:03 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English New Service7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria8:00 DRTV Indonesia8:30 Variety Show: Arena Kece9:00 Documentary9:30 Bando10:30 TV Drama: Rumah Kita11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Freeport confirms allowances for military, police in Papua
Freeport confirms allowances for military, police in PapuaTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S. gold and copper mining company PT Freeport Indonesia confirmed on Saturday that it had paid the Indonesian Military (TNI) protection money totaling US$5.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Badminton hero Eddy Yusuf dies
Badminton hero Eddy Yusuf dies Indonesian badminton hero Eddy Yusuf passed away at the age of 72 due to cancer at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital early Saturday morning.He was buried at the Karet Bivak cometary later on Saturday afternoon, according to www.detik.com news website.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Another maid falls to her death
Another maid falls to her death INDONESIA: An Indonesian housemaid fell to her death from her employer's apartment in the Singapore area of Tampines while cleaning the windows on Saturday.Indonesian Embassy in Singapore spokesman Chalief Akbar identified the woman as Tirakat, who had been working...
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Farmer beheaded in water dispute
Farmer beheaded in water dispute INDONESIA: A farmer from Bengkulu village, Bandu Agung was beheaded during a dispute over irrigation water, Antara reported.Police said Saturday that Ceman, 35, was killed on Wednesday by his neighbor identified only as Sar, 32, who later surrendered to police.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Badminton hero Eddy Yusuf dies
Badminton hero Eddy Yusuf dies Indonesian badminton hero Eddy Yusuf passed away at the age of 72 due to cancer at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital early Saturday morning.He was buried at the Karet Bivak cometary later on Saturday afternoon, according to www.detik.com news website.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
OnTheShelves
OnTheShelves JAKARTA UNDERCOVER; Sex 'n the city, Moammar Emka, Galang Press, Yogyakarta, January 2003, Paperback 486 pages.Taking Moammar Emka's every word in his book Jakarta Undercover; Sex 'n the city, as the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, I felt outraged and deeply...
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Freeport confirms allowances for military, police in Papua
Freeport confirms allowances for military, police in PapuaTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta The U.S. gold and copper mining company PT Freeport Indonesia confirmed on Saturday it had allocated from its budget allowances for the military and police in Papua to...
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Family planning survives Indonesian crisis
Family planning survives Indonesian crisisPeter Janssen, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Jakarta Karinee, 30, the wife of a fisherman in Kalibaru, a coastal village in North Jakarta, already has three children and doesn't want more.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Internet age present problem of cyberbullies
Internet age present problem of cyberbulliesJohn Aglionby, Guardian, Jakarta "Welcome to my Feisal-hating website! This website is dedicated to people who hate Feisal Susanto."Thus ended the polite introduction.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
C. Sulawesi loses traditional houses, rituals
C. Sulawesi loses traditional houses, ritualsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In many parts of the world, indigenous culture, rituals and traditional houses are among important tourism attractions that help boost the local tourism industry.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Classical music reaches out to younger audience
Classical music reaches out to younger audienceFitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post JakartaAvip Priatna, conductor of the Jakarta Chamber Orchestra, sat onstage surrounded by children after their "Classics for Young People" concert held recently at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Obsidian stones shine for all
Obsidian stones shine for allMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Through its unconventional, bold and avant-garde designs, Island Jewels highlights the natural beauty of a lesser-known, naturally radiant stone born in the heart of volcanoes: obsidian.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Meditation and movement at Sukuh Temple
Meditation and movement at Sukuh TempleText and photo by: Tarko Sudiarno Sukuh, on the western slopes of Mt. Lawu, Surakarta, Central Java, is a special, ancient temple. Its special character is indicated by its physical appearance, somewhat like a slashed pyramid.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Traditional Sundanese music group enjoys popularity in Paris
Traditional Sundanese music group enjoys popularity in ParisKunang Helmi-Picard, Contributor, Paris Ida Widawati, a singer of tembang sunda, or traditional Sundanese songs, is no stranger to Parisian audiences.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Dance with me
Dance with meDance skills come second when establishing a dance company, according to Rusdi Rukmarata, the founder of Eksotika Karmawibhangga Indonesia. Rather, it is commitment and idealism that really count, he says.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eksotika Karmawibhangga Indonesia (EKI) is one of the most prominent dance companies in the country. Despite the often weak story lines of its productions, the company's efforts to explore themes that reflect urban society are noteworthy.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
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~ Le Meridien is a global hotel group that always incorporates those artistic elements reflective of local culture into its modern facilities and technology. Le Meridien Jakarta chose the ethnic touch of Central Java in its artistic decoration, including Rumah Kudus, which was chosen not only for...
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Thuggery is everyday practice everywhere
Thuggery is everyday practice everywhereThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The act of violence against Tempo is just one example of how thuggery has become so rampant -- or perhaps institutionalized -- that many have raised doubts over law enforcement to eradicate it.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eksotika Karmawibhangga Indonesia (EKI) is one of the most prominent dance companies in the country. Despite the often weak story lines of its productions, the company's efforts to explore themes that reflect urban society are noteworthy.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Dealing with the cyberbullies
Dealing with the cyberbullies Dealing with cyberbulliesJohn Aglionby Guardian Jakarta "Welcome to my Feisal-hating website! This website is dedicated to people who hate Feisal Susanto." Thus ended the polite introduction.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
Water, God's gift the poor struggle for
Water, God's gift the poor struggle forDamar Harsanto and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta You may live in a billion-dollar house a la Bill Gates, with all the latest technological gadgets that leave your neighbors green with envy.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003
JP/7/PUNAH
JP/7/PUNAHCentral Sulawesi is losing traditional houses, ritualsMaria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post JakartaIn many parts of the world, indigenous culture, rituals and traditional houses are among important tourism attractions that help boost the local tourism industry.