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Mon, 09 Feb 2004
'Cap Go Meh' brings Jakarta's streets to life
'Cap Go Meh' brings Jakarta's streets to lifeDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of Jakartans flocked the streets in Kota area, West Jakarta, on Sunday morning to witness the colorful celebration of Cap Go Meh, the 15th day after Imlek or Chinese New Year.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
PT Petrowidada to resume operations in March
PT Petrowidada to resume operations in MarchThe Jakarta Post, Gresik, East Java A chemical factory that exploded into flames last month, killing three people and injuring 58, will reopen, its management says, despite strenuous opposition from nearby residents.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Fire damages Ora Et Labora School
Fire damages Ora Et Labora School JAKARTA: A fire badly damaged Ora Et Labora School, one of the oldest in the capital, located on Jl. Cisadane in Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Saturday night. No fatalities were reported in the fire.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
LPG scarcity and Pertamina
LPG scarcity and PertaminaFrom Warta Kota Kerosene was recently scarce in Tangerang and Bekasi. Now liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is hard to find in both areas for no apparent reason. Its producer, PT Pertamina, should be able to explain.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
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;JP ANPAv..r.. Photo-McDonald-food checked by Rich JP/P.J.Leo GLOBAL CUISINE: Fast-food lovers enjoy their lunch at a McDonald's outlet in Jakarta. Foreign fast-food outlets have become one of the most preferred dining-out venues in Jakarta.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Jakarta stocks foreseen to strengthen this week
Jakarta stocks foreseen to strengthen this weekAgence France-Presse, Jakarta/Singapore Indonesia's stock market is expected to strengthen further this week after making a strong recovery in the past two days from a week-long slump, an analyst said.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Press freedom to be tested in polls
Press freedom to be tested in pollsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The press will undergo a crucial test of its independence in the face of the upcoming general election since the intervention of interest groups in the mass media will be unavoidable, says an election executive.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
China-ASEAN trade at new high in 2003
China-ASEAN trade at new high in 2003Agence-France Presse, Beijing China's trade with Southeast Asian countries hit a record high of US$78.25 billion in 2003, surging by 42.8 percent year-on- year, according to Chinese customs statistics released on Sunday.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Survivors tell story of Mina stampede
Survivors tell story of Mina stampedeApriadi Gunawan and A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Medan/Jakarta Farid Nasution arrived home from the haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia with a sigh of relief on Saturday, still struggling to bury the bitter memory of his survival in the Mina stampede, which killed...
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
One of resto stories for Focus Issue: Cafe and Restaurant --
One of resto stories for Focus Issue: Cafe and Restaurant -- Sunday Feb. 8 ;JP; ANPAc..r.. Restaurant-local-chainLocal restaurant franchises make it big T. Sima Gunawan Contributor Jakarta Everybody enjoys good food, which explains why the restaurant business continues to thrive, even during the...
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Indonesia likely to ban U.S. chicken imports
Indonesia likely to ban U.S. chicken importsSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is likely to join other Asian nations in slapping bans on poultry imports from the United States, following the finding of two birds on Friday in the northeastern U.S.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
24 parties vow to maintain peace
24 parties vow to maintain peace JAKARTA: All 24 political parties eligible to join the general election have signed a nine-point agreement to maintain peace before, during and after the April 5 polls.The agreement was signed on Friday at the General Elections Commission (KPU) building.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
24 parties vow to maintain peace
24 parties vow to maintain peace JAKARTA: All 24 political parties eligible to join the general election have signed a nine-point agreement to maintain peace before, during and after the April 5 polls.The agreement was signed on Friday at the General Elections Commission (KPU) building.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
A wise pen is still mightier than the sword
A wise pen is still mightier than the swordEndy M. Bayuni, Deputy Chief Editor, The Jakarta Post, Cambridge, Massachusetts The media in Indonesia has come under fire once again. Unlike the Soeharto years, when the attacks came directly from the government, this time it is coming from the wealthy...
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
1. BIRDFLU: 55 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 10
1. BIRDFLU: 55 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 10 Low outreach keeps bird flu in the dark 2. QUAKE: 30 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 27 Nabire picks up pieces after quake 3. KERRY: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Kerry scores big wins in presidential caucuses 4.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
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;JP ANPAv..r.. Photo-McDonald-food checked by Rich JP/P.J.Leo GLOBAL CUISINE: Fast-food lovers enjoy their lunch at a McDonald's outlet in Jakarta. Foreign fast-food outlets have become one of the most preferred dining-out venues in Jakarta.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
KPU told to consider quick ink re-tender
KPU told to consider quick ink re-tenderMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A monopoly watchdog has suggested that the General Elections Commission (KPU) consider repeating the ink tender due to the dubious financial capability of the final eight bidders.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Tangerang's flood-prone areas grow
Tangerang's flood-prone areas growMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Rapid construction of residential complexes in Tangerang municipality in the last two years has increased the number of flood prone areas from 22 to 85 sites.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
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JP/3/ENDY A wise pen can still be mightier than the sword, even in RI Endy M. Bayuni Deputy Chief Editor The Jakarta Post Cambridge, Massachusetts The media in Indonesia has come under fire once again. Unlike the Soeharto years, when the attacks came directly from the government, this time it is...
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
24 parties vow to maintain peace
24 parties vow to maintain peace JAKARTA: All 24 political parties eligible to join the general election have signed a nine-point agreement to maintain peace before, during and after the April 5 polls.The agreement was signed on Friday at the General Elections Commission (KPU) building.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
IBRA employees' severance pay
IBRA employees' severance payFrom Koran Tempo The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is making severance pay available for its 2,500 employees, worth half a trillion rupiah.Some 1,600 of its regular employees and 900 workers on a contract basis will be relieved of their jobs with the end...
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Lack of tobacco supply imminent
Lack of tobacco supply imminent BOJONEGORO, East Java: Tobacco seeds can not be planted in some 700 hectares of fertile lands in Sumberejo and Kanor districts here in this planting season, as local weather agency has predicted that rain will still pound the areas in the coming months.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Bank divestment continues
Bank divestment continues The House of Representatives should approve immediately the government's request to sell its remaining stakes in four private banks that were nationalized at the height of the economic crisis in 1998.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
24 parties vow to maintain peace
24 parties vow to maintain peace JAKARTA: All 24 political parties eligible to join the general election have signed a nine-point agreement to maintain peace before, during and after the April 5 polls.The agreement was signed on Friday at the General Elections Commission (KPU) building.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Jamsostek to develop more trauma centers for workers
Jamsostek to develop more trauma centers for workersThe Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau State-owned insurance company PT Jamsostek is planning to help set up more trauma centers in industrial zones across the country to provide emergency medical treatment for workers.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Cipondoh swamp left untapped
Cipondoh swamp left untapped TANGERANG: A project to develop Situ Rawa Cipondoh lake in a swamp area into a recreational site has been abandoned for the last two years, an official said on Saturday. Tangerang administration spokesman Saeful Rachman said the project was started by developer PT Griya...
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
* Headlines: A wise pen is still mightier than the sword 2
* Headlines: A wise pen is still mightier than the sword 2 * National:Refugee children, child abuse prevail in RI 4 * Archipelago: Bojonegoro on alert on posible flood 5 * Opinion: The cheapening of loyalty, Indonesian style7 * City: City to widen main roads, sidewalks8 * Sports: Els hangs in there...
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
RI-Australia museum exchange: A genuine good news story
RI-Australia museum exchange: A genuine good news storyRob Goodfellow, Visiting Fellow, Centre for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, sujoko@ozemail.com.au In The Jakarta Post article A Rosier Account of RI-Australia Relations, Jan.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Terrorists 'have the will to use dirty bomb'
Terrorists 'have the will to use dirty bomb'Steven Gutkin, Associated Press, Jakarta Terrorists have the will and "a reasonable amount" of expertise to employ a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear weapon and will do so if they acquire the necessary materials, the U.S.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Supreme Court to take over judge supervisory role
Supreme Court to take over judge supervisory roleKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Court will soon take over the promotion and supervision of judges as lawmakers are close to completing amendments to both the public court and state administrative court laws.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Reciprocity: What Reciprocity?
Reciprocity: What Reciprocity? For a family of four Belgians as mine, the tourist visa will cost US$200 to visit Indonesia for 30 days (compared to a free visa for 60 days before). And we will need to go twice to the Indonesian Embassy of BrusseIs to process it.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Shimada, Terachi put Japan 2-1 up over RI
Shimada, Terachi put Japan 2-1 up over RIZakki Hakim The Jakarta Post JakartaJapan took a 2-1 lead in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group I tie against Indonesia when world No. 74 Thomas Shimada paired with Takahiro Terachi to win the doubles in straight sets here, on Saturday.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Asian nations to sign trade deal despite Bangladesh pullout
Asian nations to sign trade deal despite Bangladesh pulloutSarah Stewart, Agence France-Presse, Phuket, Thailand Asian foreign ministers on Sunday salvaged a free trade deal jeopardized by Bangladesh's sudden withdrawal, pledging to throw open their markets by abolishing tariffs before 2017,...
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Islands proposed as heritage sites
Islands proposed as heritage sites JAKARTA: The Kakaban and Derawan Islands in Berau district, East Kalimantan, are being proposed as a world heritage site due to their uniqueness, Kehati Foundation chairwoman Erna Witoelar said.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
S. Sumatra gets US$6m from tourism
S. Sumatra gets US$6m from tourism PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: More than US$6 million in foreign exchange entered into the province of South Sumatra last year through the tourism sector, strengthening the budget of the administration, an official said on Saturday.M.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
China-ASEAN trade records new high in 2003: report
China-ASEAN trade records new high in 2003: report Agence-France Presse Beijing China's trade with Southeast Asian countries hit a record high of US$78.25 billion in 2003, surging by 42.8 percent year-on- year, according to Chinese customs statistics released on Sunday.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Franky tells it like it is in song
Franky tells it like it is in songT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta, tabita@cbn.net.id Franky Sahilatua's definitely not just following the trend of local celebs plunging into politics. It is his anger and concerns that have pushed the musician to get in invovled in politics.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Automo parts export to decline in 2004
Automo parts export to decline in 2004Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian automotive component exports are likely to decline this year as Indonesia's competitiveness in the sector will keep weakening due to the lack of tax incentives and the strengthening of the rupiah against the...
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Artificial reef restores village fishing grouns in Bunaken
Artificial reef restores village fishing grouns in BunakenMark Erdmann Contributor Bunaken, North SulawesiThroughout this country and Southeast Asia, the illegal practice of blast fishing has destroyed vast areas of once productive coral reef areas.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
City agencies to widen main roads, sidewalks
City agencies to widen main roads, sidewalksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Public Works Agency and Jakarta Park Agency will jointly redesign Jl. Sudirman and Jl. Thamrin in Central Jakarta by widening the roads and sidewalks.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Motomura upsets RI, brings Japan to 3-2 win in Davis Cup
Motomura upsets RI, brings Japan to 3-2 win in Davis CupZakki Hakim and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Gouichi Motomura showed the meaning of perseverance when he upset Prima Simpatiaji 5-7, 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-3, and scored a 3-2 win for Japan against Indonesia here on Sunday in the...
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
ONE OF STORIES FOR FOCUS ISSUE (Cafe and Restaurant) -- Feb.8
ONE OF STORIES FOR FOCUS ISSUE (Cafe and Restaurant) -- Feb.8 ;JP; ANPAc..r.. Dining-Valentine-day Valentine's menu Express your love with a romantic dinnerDebbie A. Lubis Contributor JakartaLove colors our lives with tenderness and passion; sometimes making our hearts beat faster or making us...
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
'Cap Go Meh' brightens Jakarta's streets
'Cap Go Meh' brightens Jakarta's streetsDewi Santoso The Jakarta Post JakartaThousands of Jakartans flocked the streets in Kota area, West Jakarta, on Sunday morning to witness the colorful celebration of Cap Go Meh, the 15th day after Imlek or Chinese New Year.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
More love children in Poe's closet
More love children in Poe's closetAgence France Presse, Manila Philippines presidential frontrunner Fernando Poe has fathered more children out of wedlock than he acknowledged, his campaign spokesman said over the weekend, while the movie icon shed tears in public.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
KL hosts UN meet on ecosystem protection
KL hosts UN meet on ecosystem protectionAssociated Press, Kuala Lumpur More than 2,000 government officials, scientists and environmental watchdogs will gather in Malaysia for a UN-backed meeting to promote protection for threatened ecosystems and help developing countries share in the wealth...
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Sri Lanka in turmoil as parliament dissolved
Sri Lanka in turmoil as parliament dissolvedAgencies, Colombo Sri Lanka's fragile peace bid and reconstruction from war were plunged into uncertainty on Sunday after the president sacked parliament and called elections nearly four years ahead of schedule.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
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;JP; ANPAc..r.. Office-service-marketServiced office: The right choice for good and bad times Rudijanto Contributor JakartaAlthough the outlook for the overall office market remains gloomy, serviced office providers are upbeat that business will continue to flourish despite an expected drop in...
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Rare animal trade out of control
Rare animal trade out of control DENPASAR, Bali: Inter-island trading in rare animals in Indonesia is getting out of hand, therefore law-enforcement agencies need to step up efforts to fight the illegal trade, local conservationist I Wayan Wiradnyana said here on Saturday.
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
Politically connected figures to dominate top audit agency
Politically connected figures to dominate top audit agencyRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives will start considering candidates for the new chairman and board members of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) on Monday, with politically connected figures said to top the...
Mon, 09 Feb 2004
More outlets to open as retailers confident of market potential
More outlets to open as retailers confident of market potentialTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While many industries are taking a wait-and-see stance due to fears of the possibility of trouble during the general election, retailers are determined to go ahead with their expansion plans this...