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Govt told to repent for management failures

Govt told to repent for management failuresKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta On Wednesday, religion was invoked to urge the government and leaders of the legislative bodies to acknowledge their failure in furthering the reform agendas, and to reflect on their mistakes before the Indonesian...

Maluku meeting set for Feb. 11

Maluku meeting set for Feb. 11Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar The two warring factions in Maluku are to hold a reconciliation meeting in the South Sulawesi town of Malino on Feb. 11 and Feb. 12, 2002, to end the prolonged sectarian conflict that has claimed more than 6,000 human lives.

Ridiculous flood monitoring post

Ridiculous flood monitoring postFrom Warta KotaBeing concerned about the condition of my relatives during the recent floods, on Feb. 4 I telephoned the Flood Monitoring Post (Posko Banjir) for East Jakarta at 819-2172.

1. Health - 1x27

1. Health - 1x27 Sick flood victims cry for help five mayoralties and 286 public health posts.2. Plan - 42 Masterplan revision reduces green areas3. School - 40 Schools still closed despite upcoming exams

Palasari, where tolerance breeds harmony

Palasari, where tolerance breeds harmonyRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Jembrana, West Bali Palasari is typical of other traditional Balinese villages, where shady trees and hundreds of richly decorated houses lie on either side of the road.

'Indonesia not slow in war on terror'

'Indonesia not slow in war on terror'Jerry Norton, Reuters, Jakarta Indonesia's intelligence chief has fended off criticism that Jakarta is slacking in the "war on terror", saying it was providing crucial intelligence to other countries and expelling foreigners linked to al Qaeda.

Floods inundate cocoa crops in S. Sulawesi

Floods inundate cocoa crops in S. Sulawesi Floods have inundated some 6,000 hectares (14,826 acres) of cocoa plantations in Indonesia's main growing area of South Sulawesi, causing a grim outlook for the upcoming harvest, traders said on Wednesday.

1. Inflasi (1 x 25)

1. Inflasi (1 x 25)BI rate policy on track: IMF 2. BCA (2 x 25) Decision on BCA status to come after deal closing 3. Jasa (1 x 25) Jasa Marga resumes toll road project JP/11/Jasa4. Toll (3 x 15) Jasa Marga suffers US$1.46m losses 5. Sand (3 x 10) Riau sand exports may be banned

The floods and landslides that have affected almost all

The floods and landslides that have affected almost all provinces, including Jakarta, have claimed at least 125 lives, damaged thousands of homes and other buildings, and destroyed hundreds of thousands of hectares of paddy fields and shrimp ponds.

Clerics urge state officials to cancel their pilgrimage

Clerics urge state officials to cancel their pilgrimageTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Magelang Central Java and Yogyakarta ulema urged state officials, both in the executive and legislative body, not to go on pilgrimage during the haj season while the majority of the people are suffering due to...

KPP HAM to subpoena defiant generals

KPP HAM to subpoena defiant generalsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Court refused on Wednesday to give any legal opinion to the Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations (KPP HAM) probing the Trisakti and Semanggi incidents on whether or not the latter could exercise its right to...

Jakarta flood victims to get cash aid

Jakarta flood victims to get cash aidAhmad Junaidi and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flood victims could feel some hope and relief after the Jakarta administration announced on Wednesday it would directly give them financial assistance to overcome the calamity that hit the city from Jan.

Council rejects demands for Sutiyoso's dismissal

Council rejects demands for Sutiyoso's dismissalAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite strong pressure from activists and the public, the City Council did not give a serious response to mounting demands that it should dismiss Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso for his failure to control floods in...

Sick flood victims cry for help

Sick flood victims cry for helpMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the government's promise of free medical care, flood victims have complained that they are still facing difficulties gaining access to treatment, particularly for serious diseases.

Rupiah Rates Feb. 6

Rupiah Rates Feb. 6 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,805.00 9,805.00 10,357.00 10,253.00Australian dollar 1 5,502.99 4,988.78 5,274.82 5,216.73Brunei dollar 1 5,889.25 5,341.29 5,645.06 5,585.34Canadian dollar 1 6,759.46 6,131.96 6,479.20 6,412.

PT Meiji to open new drug facility

PT Meiji to open new drug facilityAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Meiji Indonesia Pharmaceutical Industries, a subsidiary of Japan's Meiji Seika Kaisha Ltd., will officially open on Thursday a new US$10 million production facility, which will help the pharmaceutical company to...

Jasa Marga suffers US$1.46m losses

Jasa Marga suffers US$1.46m lossesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State owned toll road operator PT Jasa Marga said Wednesday that the flooding in Jakarta had inflicted estimated losses of Rp 15 billion (US$1.46 million) on the company.

Garbage handling

Garbage handlingFrom Warta Kota As a city resident, I feel concerned about the current conditions in our city, particularly in relation to the garbage problems. Most of us really don't care about garbage and its effects.

1. Bomer - 20 x 2 lines

1. Bomer - 20 x 2 linesMegawati told to meet Mahathir over workers2. Regional - 12 x 3 linesDisaster toll reaches 125 across the archipelago3. Fund - 25 x 1 lineFlood victims to get cash aid 4. Sutiyoso - 21 x 2 linesCouncil rejects demands for Sutiyoso's dismissal

Govt must make up its mind on terrorists

Govt must make up its mind on terroristsPeter Milne, Managing Editor, Van Zorge Report Whether or not Indonesia has the dubious honor of being host to extremist and potentially dangerous Islamic groups with possible links to al-Qaeda -- the most hotly debated subject among the diplomatic circle in...

Headings

Headings1. Maluku: 8 x 4 lines Maluku meeting set for Feb. 11 2. Haji: 20 x 2 lines: Clerics urge state officials to cancel their pilgrimage 3. Batam: 30 x 1: Parts of Batam deserted after riots, killing 4. Buaya: 24 x 1 line Killer crocodile claims latest victim

Thieves seek blessings from god

Thieves seek blessings from godPutu Wirata, Contributor, Tabanan, Bali Being a thief is against religious, social and legal norms. But in Bali, if you want to be a smart one, just pray to get a blessing from the god of thieves at the Pelinggih Sang Hyang Maling sacred site on the slope of Batukaru...

Where to go in Bali: Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002

Where to go in Bali: Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002Exhibitions* Painting by I Wayan Gede Susana, Hide Out Fine Art Gallery, Jl. Raya Ubud, until Feb. 28. * Sculpture Contemplation by Ketut Muja, Galeri 9, Ubud, until Feb. 15. * Painting The Dance, the Dancer by Barbara Anello, The Chedi (Tel.

Mega cancels dialog with workers

Mega cancels dialog with workers SURABAYA: Hundreds of workers of state cement producer PT Semen Gresik in East Java lost their hope of meeting face-to-face with President Megawati Soekarnoputri after she dropped her plan to visit the factory.

Disaster toll reaches 125 across the archipelago

Disaster toll reaches 125 across the archipelagoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Disastrous floods and landslides continued to devastate cities across Java and other parts of the country on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 125 and destroying around 120,000 hectares of rice fields.

Wirantawan frees himself from his Balinese roots

Wirantawan frees himself from his Balinese rootsYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Artists who move to a big city like Jakarta and Yogyakarta usually bring along the traditions of their hometown, which then often becomes their source of inspiration and creativity, as well as a psychological...

JP/3/TAUFIK

JP/3/TAUFIKAgencies Jakarta Following the ongoing dispute with the Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) over the status of badminton star Taufik Hidayat, the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has decided to try preventing Taufik from playing in international events until his status is...

TV Program: Thursday, February 7, 2002

TV Program: Thursday, February 7, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Agenda10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:30 Debating3:30 Soccer5:00 Music6:00 News7:00 Talk Show9:00 News9:30 Country Road11:00 TV Drama TPI 5:30 a.m.

Fadjar Sidik resurrected in living color

Fadjar Sidik resurrected in living colorMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta To look at the work of senior artist Fadjar Sidik is to be filled with sheer anticipation of the birth of a vibrant new experience in art -- for all the circles on his canvas, spiked as they are, emerge so gloriously above...

Indonesia crashes out at Salt Lake City bridge

Indonesia crashes out at Salt Lake City bridgeMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's dream of defending the IOC Grand Prix championship has been spoilt by its being denied a semifinal place in the bridge exhibition to be held at the 2002 Winter Olympics, which are due to be opened in Salt...

Kreneng night market offers Balinese food

Kreneng night market offers Balinese foodWahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Denpasar Situated on Kamboja street in Denpasar, the Kreneng night market is famous for being the right place to find traditional Balinese food and snacks.Open daily, visitors begin flocking to the market at around 7 p.m.

Tangerang students get holiday

Tangerang students get holiday TANGERANG: As 10 of the 25 schools in Tangerang were deluged last week, students had to stay at home, waiting for the water to recede. They began to return to school on Tuesday.

Decision on BCA status to come after deal closing

Decision on BCA status to come after deal closingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said it would wait until shortly before it announces the winner of the tender for a 51 percent stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) to decide whether the bank would retain its status as a local bank should a...

Many flood victims have return home

Many flood victims have return homeBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the sun shone Wednesday, albeit intermittently, the majority of flood victims returned home for the first time to find their houses full of mud and garbage.

Syahril's absence from IGWEL deplored

Syahril's absence from IGWEL deplored The lawyers of Bank Indonesia Governor Syahril Sabirin have criticized the Attorney General's Office for rejecting their client's request for a special permit to attend the Informal Gathering of World Economic Leaders (IGWEL) in New York recently.

'TVRI' broadcasts advertisements

'TVRI' broadcasts advertisements JAKARTA: The government will soon issue a decree altering the legal status of television station TVRI from a state-run, non- profit company into a profit-oriented state-owned company, giving it the right to earn income from advertising.

Gudang Garam to buy new factory

Gudang Garam to buy new factory JAKARTA: Publicly-listed cigarette maker PT Gudang Garam said on Wednesday it planned to acquire a Rp 784 billion (US$75 million) factory owned by its affiliate PT Karyadibya Mahardika as part of an expansion program.

PLN needs extra power to avoid crisis in Java, Bali

PLN needs extra power to avoid crisis in Java, BaliMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State electricity company PLN said on Wednesday that it needed some 2,300 megawatts (MW) in extra power until 2005 to keep Java and Bali islands from an imminent power crisis.

Killer crocodile claims latest victim

Killer crocodile claims latest victimThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A giant crocodile is continuing to terrorize villagers in Central Halmahera regency in the troubled province of North Maluku after reportedly killing at least four people.

JP/1/HOUR

JP/1/HOUR Tonton leads Asian division of the Tour de Langkawi: Indonesian cyclist Tonton Susanto, who is riding for the Malaysian Telekom team, maintained his overall lead position at the Asian division of the 2002 Tour de Langkawi.

Why peace talks with GAM again?

Why peace talks with GAM again? I read with surprise, even shock, an article titled Aceh peace talks to go ahead in Switzerland in (The Jakarta Post, on Feb. 2, page 2). Peace talks to go ahead again? From the depths of my heart I say that our government has no self-respect by having talks with...

Erasmus Huis hosts recital of American composers

Erasmus Huis hosts recital of American composersY. Bintang Prakarsa, Contributor, Jakarta Would you believe it if a distinguished composer and conductor such as Leonard Bernstein were to have said, "I hate music"? Well, in fact he did say and write it, however, he did qualify it slightly by saying,...

BI rate policy on track: IMF

BI rate policy on track: IMFBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite concerns of higher than expected inflation, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expressed support for Bank Indonesia's policy of lowering interest rates and allowing inflationary pressures to rise.

Japan helps immunization program

Japan helps immunization program JAKARTA: The government of Japan handed over a donation worth 140 million yen (about Rp 10 billion) to help a tetanus toxoid immunization program in 12 provinces throughout Indonesia.The donation, which included 736,540 vials of tetanus toxoid vaccine and 5.

BP builds 125 houses for evicted Papuans

BP builds 125 houses for evicted Papuans MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: British Petroleum (BP) has pledged to build 125 homes for Papuans in Tanah Merah Village, Manokwari Regency, who are evicted from its gas mining area this year.

Flood-related insurance claims may hit record level

Flood-related insurance claims may hit record levelFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flood-related insurance claims may hit a record level, even higher than the US$200 million paid by insurance companies as a result of the May 1998 riots, according to an industry executive.

Tako to hold national c'ships

Tako to hold national c'ships MEDAN, South Sumatra: The Tako school of karate is expecting some 400 of its karateka (fighters) will take part in its national championships to be held on Saturday and Sunday at the Medan Youth Center here.

Lessons from the deluge

Lessons from the deluge After days of some of the worst flooding in recent memory, the worst seems to be over -- for now -- for Indonesia's capital city, Jakarta.But just as the water recedes and exposes masses of trash and filth covering damaged roads and yards, so too comes into view the failings...

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Catholicism's roots in Bali

Catholicism's roots in Bali Although Catholicism has existed in parts of Indonesia since the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, the religion only began to make headway on Bali in the l930s.Pioneering missionaries such as Father J.