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;JP;Sudibyo Wiradji; ANPAc..r.. Focusissue-Spore-housingSudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta Want to rent public flats or condominiums? It's up to youWant to rent a dream house in Singapore for education or business purposes? Or perhaps you want to invest your funds in a residential apartment or...

Tourist industry people work hard to polish RI's image

Tourist industry people work hard to polish RI's imageGrace Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Contributor, Yogyakarta Spirits are running high among people in the tourism industry here currently as the city is very busy welcoming delegates to an upcoming conference on tourism in Southeast Asia.

Indomobil sold without FSPC approval

Indomobil sold without FSPC approvalBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) might have violated its own ruling by selling PT Indomobil Sukses International without the consent of the Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC), according to sources...

Empower poor to trust and use gov't bodies

Empower poor to trust and use gov't bodiesMark Baird, Country Director, World Bank, Jakarta Office For over 30 years Indonesia produced the fastest rate of poverty reduction the world has ever seen. But, with weak governance and rising corruption, the story didn't have a happy ending.

Philippines: Sovereignty or security?

Philippines: Sovereignty or security?Amando Doronila, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila The participations of about 600 American troops in joint military exercises with Philippine forces in Mindanao constitutes the largest deployment of U.S. forces in the U.S.

IBRA 'can do more to nab bad debtors'

IBRA 'can do more to nab bad debtors'Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rejecting the government's excuse for its failure to bring bad debtors to court, legal experts say the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) possesses enough special powers to prosecute bad debtors, but has not...

Thousands to gather for jihad in support of Akbar

Thousands to gather for jihad in support of AkbarThe Jakarta Post JakartaSecurity forces will be on alert as at least 40,000 Golkar supporters from Aceh converge on the capital to put pressure on the Attorney General's Office to let the party chairman Akbar Tandjung leave the country for a haj...

Students stage fuel hike protest

Students stage fuel hike protest JAKARTA: Some 100 protesters grouped in the loose-knit student alliance City Forum (Forkot), along with supporters of Ciputat Students Communications Forum, staged a protest against the fuel price hike in front of Merdeka Palace in Central Jakarta on Saturday.

Flight recorder not yet found: Rescue team

Flight recorder not yet found: Rescue teamTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Klaten Authorities here said on Sunday they would hire a detector from Singapore to find the flight recorder from a Garuda Airlines Boeing 737 that crashed in Central Java last week.

Selo Sumardjan receives Hemengku Buwono IX award

Selo Sumardjan receives Hemengku Buwono IX awardThe Jakarta Post JakartaGadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta awarded Selo Sumardjan, a professor of sociology at the University of Indonesia in Jakarta, for his notable integrity within the discipline and his strong commitment to social and cultural...

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1. TOURIST, 2 lines, 25 countsTourist industry people work hard to polish RI's image Spirits are running high among people in the tourism industry here currently as the city is very busy welcoming delegates to an upcoming conference on tourism in Southeast Asia.

Many health centers remain unaware of high alert

Many health centers remain unaware of high alertRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Jakarta Health Agency has declared a high alert for the possible outbreak of diarrhea and dengue fever in flood-prone areas, but several public health centers - located in some of the worst affected areas...

12,000 poor families risk being drowned

12,000 poor families risk being drowned PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Local Social Affairs Office chief Alif Abdullah said here on Saturday that more than 12,000 families were living in risk-prone homes along river banks in six regencies across the province.

Why defendant can walk free after being found guilty

Why defendant can walk free after being found guiltyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It happens here every now and then: A defendant is declared guilty but can walk free after the judges have delivered their verdict.

Bali to open specialist center

Bali to open specialist centerVincent Lingga, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri will open an international center in Bali next month, which will provide mid-career and senior executives in the public and private sectors the skills and knowledge necessary to be effective...

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1. Mark -- 2 X 20 50pt BodoniEmpower poor to trust and use gov't bodies Mark Baird Country Director World Bank Jakarta Office 2. Blair -- End of the road for third way politics2 X 24 36pt BodoniIt's end of the road for Blair's 'third way' politics William Keegan Observer News Service London 3.

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3. COURT (63cm) -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 7/1 (1x51) Why defendant can walk free after being found guilty can we use this one? -- why not? Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta It happens here every now and then: A defendant is declared guilty but can walk free after the judges have delivered...

TV Program: Monday, January 21, 2002

TV Program: Monday, January 21, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:05 Environment8:45 City News10:00 Music10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:30 Debating3:30 Talk Show4:00 Quiz5:00 TV Drama6:00 News7:00 Dialog8:00 Quiz9:00...

Megawati attends monthly parade

Megawati attends monthly parade President Megawati Soekarnoputri attended on Sunday the first monthly afternoon parade since the fall of former president Soeharto in May 1998.Megawati's husband Taufik Kiemas and several top state officials, including Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno, Minister...

Strong winds flatten 46 houses

Strong winds flatten 46 houses MAGELANG, Central Java: Strong winds, which lasted for less than one hour, ripped through the village of Jogopranan, in Magelang regency, at about 2:30 p.m. on Friday, devastating 46 houses and uprooting scores of trees. No human casualties were reported.

Residents keep their heads above water

Residents keep their heads above waterEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When heavy rain pounded the city earlier this week, many Jakarta residents groaned about the long traffic jams and the wait for taxis.For some families, however, it's a daily struggle to keep their heads above water.

Getting into the groove of game centers

Getting into the groove of game centersSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta Beware! Counterstrikers hit Jakarta!No, we're not talking about Lara Croft or a gang of armed men wearing head coverings. They are only virtual figures that will disappear as soon as you disconnect the computer.

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, January 20, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, January 20, 2002Exhibitions * Painting by children from 161 countries, the National Gallery of Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954) until Jan. 26.

Alwi Shihab a strong candidate for PKB chief

Alwi Shihab a strong candidate for PKB chiefAsip A. Hasani and Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Acting chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB) Alwi Shihab is likely to get elected to the party's top post after the chief of the party's board of patrons, Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid,...

City undecided about bus fare hike plan

City undecided about bus fare hike planDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration was still undecided on Saturday over an increase in public transportation fares following the recent fuel price hike.

Muslim cops leave Misuari stronghold

Muslim cops leave Misuari stronghold THE PHILIPPINES: Three hundred Muslim rebels-turned-policemen finally obeyed a government order and left the island stronghold of their detained leader Nur Misuari after a series of bloody battles with the military, officials said in Zamboanga Saturday.

Low lights, loud music? Choice is yours to make

Low lights, loud music? Choice is yours to makeSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta Game centers (a.k.a LAN shops) are now the "in" place to be in Jakarta, from modest game centers to fancy ones replete with amenities.

A baker's dozen of all those breads

A baker's dozen of all those breadsMaria Kegel, Contributor, Jakarta Foccacia. Pannini. Ciabatta. Knowing what bread to serve with your meal can get downright complicated when faced with the baker's dozen, and then some, of varieties on the market.

Indonesians last choice of Malaysia's foreign labor list

Indonesians last choice of Malaysia's foreign labor listAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is to tighten requirements for hiring foreign labour and will place Indonesian workers last on the list of desirable entrants after a violent riot, reports said Saturday.

Living with the fear of floods

Living with the fear of floods Devastating floods have occurred in different parts of the country and in some parts of the capital in recent weeks.This year alone, flash floods in North Sumatra swept away houses and damaged public facilities.

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;JP;Sudibyo Wiradji; ANPAc..r.. Focusissue-Spore-housingSudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor JakartaCHECKED ON 18 JAN - TIMLiving in Singapore -- why not? Want to rent a dream house in Singapore for education or business purposes? Or perhaps you want to invest your funds in a residential apartment or a...

TV Program: Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002

TV Program: Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Cartoon8:30 Children's Program9:00 Religious Teachings9:30 Music11:00 News11:30 Documentary12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy1:30 Regional Program2:00 News4:30 Children's Program5:00 Documentary6:00 News7:00 TV Series: In...

'Accidents' do happen: Teen pregnancy

'Accidents' do happen: Teen pregnancyRani Lukita, Contributor, Jakarta The topic of teenage pregnancy is being carried into local living rooms by the TV drama series Pernikahan Dini, which some consider yet more proof that local teenagers are succumbing to western "values" in experimenting with sex.

'My partents' love makes life worth living'

'My partents' love makes life worth living'Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Among the scores of young emcees competing for airtime -- or, in some cases, clogging the airwaves -- Junico B.P. Siahaan, popularly known as Nico Siahaan, is one of the most prominent.

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;JP;Sudibyo Wiradji; ANPAc..r.. Focusissue-Spore-housingSudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor JakartaCHECKED ON 18 JAN - TIMLiving in Singapore -- why not? Want to rent a dream house in Singapore for education or business purposes? Or perhaps you want to invest your funds in a residential apartment or a...

Serving a slice right

Serving a slice right When it comes to the etiquette of dining, and what goes where and with what, culinary expert William Wongso is an authority. And that includes on how best to serve bread as part of a meal.

Melatonin: A wonder drug for sleeping beauty?

Melatonin: A wonder drug for sleeping beauty?Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For "Bambang", having a good night's sleep after a stressful day at the office was a luxury.That was until he heard about melatonin from a colleague and also read an article in a leading magazine.

Bread-winners: Finding the best complement for your meal

Bread-winners: Finding the best complement for your meal------------------- Maria Kegel Contributor Jakarta ---------------Foccacia. Pannini. Ciabatta. Knowing what bread to serve with your meal can get downright complicated when faced with the baker's dozen, and then some, of varieties on the...

Artist Astari finds the meaning of self

Artist Astari finds the meaning of selfMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta Astari Rasjid's definition of bliss is to bask in the quiet surroundings of her South Jakarta studio. Here she can straighten her back or slouch, open her arms or stand at ease, smile or even frown at will.

Want to rent state housing or condominiums? It's up to you

Want to rent state housing or condominiums? It's up to youSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Want to rent a dream house in Singapore for education or business purposes? Or perhaps you want to invest your funds in a residential apartment or a condominium there? Fine.

Care needed in telling kids about death

Care needed in telling kids about deathMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When her pet dog died of old age, eight-year-old Sinta was plunged into deep sadness.On the day she was told that Kopi died, she cried endlessly. Her parents tried to comfort her and she eventually stopped crying.

More and more Indonesians buy Singapore apartments

More and more Indonesians buy Singapore apartmentsI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta Singapore is not only a favorite place for shopping, but it has also become a favorite place to live either for business or for study purposes.

Journalist Rudy Badil, Warkop's 'mystery man'

Journalist Rudy Badil, Warkop's 'mystery man'Amir Sidharta, Contributor, Jakarta At the funeral of Dono, a member of the famed WarKop (Warung Kopi) comedy group who died of cancer at the end of December, the group's spokesman, Indro, reminded the public that WarKop consisted of Nanu, Kasino, Dono,...

'Seventeen' magazine puts youth matters in focus

'Seventeen' magazine puts youth matters in focusRani Lukita, Contributor, JakartaAre you an intelligent young woman nearing the end of your high school years, or just starting college life? Do you need advice for those pesky problems encountered by young people? Do you find your inquisitive nature...

Marine still search for crashed plane's cockpit voice recorder

Marine still search for crashed plane's cockpit voice recorderTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Klaten, Central Java A team of divers from the Marine Corps began removing on Saturday parts of the Garuda Boeing-737 airplane, which crash-landed in bad weather in Klaten, Central Java, on Wednesday,...

RI police probes case of Manila terror suspect

RI police probes case of Manila terror suspectAgencies, Jakarta/Manila Indonesian police said on Saturday they were investigating the case of a man arrested in Manila believed to be a key member of Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda network.

Chicken farm guard killed

Chicken farm guard killed BOGOR: A guard at a chicken farm in the Cibadak area of Bogor was found dead on Thursday in a pond near the farm's chicken coop with a piece of wire wrapped around his neck.The victim, Rohim, 21, a resident of Nganjuk in East Java, had only worked at the farm --owned by H.

BI says inflation target still attainable

BI says inflation target still attainableThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia (BI) expressed optimism on Friday that inflation this year would still be within the 9 percent to 10 percent target level despite the fuel price hike policy.

Badminton sensation signs for Singapore

Badminton sensation signs for SingaporeGerard Wong, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Indonesian teenage badminton sensation Taufik Hidayat took his first big step towards fulfilling his desire to play for Singapore when he landed at Changi Airport Thursday afternoon.

Evergreen's move a blow to Singapore

Evergreen's move a blow to SingaporeReuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), barely two years old, is giving larger, more established rival Singapore a run for its money as it courts Taiwanese shipping giant Evergreen Marine Corp with lower fees.