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Fri, 31 Jan 2003
What's the money all for?
What's the money all for? Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has demonstrated his political shrewdness by cutting by 40 percent the allowances allocated to him under the annual city budget. From an initial Rp 9.
Fri, 31 Jan 2003
Chinese consumers most optimistic in Asia-Pacific region
Chinese consumers most optimistic in Asia-Pacific region Agence France-Presse, Singapore Consumers in China have the most optimistic economic outlook in the Asia-Pacific region, with confidence also strong in Malaysia, Thailand and New Zealand, according to a survey released Wednesday.
Fri, 31 Jan 2003
RP economy grows 4.6% beating expectations
RP economy grows 4.6% beating expectationsAssociated Press, Manila The Philippine economy grew 4.6 percent last year in its strongest performance since the Asian financial crisis, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said Thursday.The figure beat economists' forecasts of 4 percent to 4.
Fri, 31 Jan 2003
Indonesia to host PATA conference
Indonesia to host PATA conferenceA'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesia will host the 52nd Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) annual conference in Bali this year, only several months after deadly bomb blasts rocked the resort.
Fri, 31 Jan 2003
Indonesian military yet to win over U.S.
Indonesian military yet to win over U.S. Lee Kim Chew The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore Human rights activists protested vigorously when American lawmakers voted last week to provide funds for the Indonesian military despite the lack of reforms.They overreacted.
Fri, 31 Jan 2003
TV Program: Monday, Februari 3, 2003
TV Program: Monday, Februari 3, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Sports Feature8:00 DRTV 8:30 Talk Show: RT/RW9:00 Surat9:30 Talk Show: Gerbang Agri Bisnis10:30 Entertainment11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Fri, 31 Jan 2003
Cerdas, Awam draw for four-way lead in Pusam Cup
Cerdas, Awam draw for four-way lead in Pusam CupMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda, East Kalimantan Grand Master (GM) Cerdas Barus drew with FIDE Master (FM) Awam Wahono in their sixth-round match on Thursday, thus preventing anyone from pulling ahead to the top of the Pusam Cup chess...
Fri, 31 Jan 2003
Dragon, lion dances top 'Imlek' festivities
Dragon, lion dances top 'Imlek' festivitiesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With Chinese New Year fast approaching, the city is gearing up for some lively festivities.A lot of the malls and hotels have organized a string of events to celebrate the ancient holiday, or Imlek as it...
Fri, 31 Jan 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, January 31, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, January 31, 2003 Exhibitions* Painting, Donated Prize Winning Paintings by Children in aid of Downsyndrome fund, 100% proceeds to Charity, at Gallery Cafe Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta, (Tel. 021- 71790008), until Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m..
Fri, 31 Jan 2003
WW II bomb explodes, kills eight in Maluku
WW II bomb explodes, kills eight in MalukuAziz Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, Maluku Eight people were killed when a World War II bomb exploded in the conflict-torn eastern city of Ambon in Maluku province, police said on Thursday.Maluku Police deputy chief Sr. Comr.
Fri, 31 Jan 2003
Legislators' retreat fails to bridge gap on election bill
Legislators' retreat fails to bridge gap on election billThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta For legislators, having a meeting at a relaxed seaside hotel in Ancol, North Jakarta, is not a guarantee that they would work faster.
Fri, 31 Jan 2003
Dokic wins at Pan Pacific Open, Davenport advances
Dokic wins at Pan Pacific Open, Davenport advancesAgence France-Presse, Tokyo Yugoslavia's Jelena Dokic, playing her season-opener after skipping the Australian Open, got her year off to a winning start with a 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 victory over rising Indonesian star Angelique Widjaja at the Pan Pacific...
Fri, 31 Jan 2003
1. Banjir: 10 x 4 lines
1. Banjir: 10 x 4 lines Floods kill one in C. Java, pose further threats in Riau 2. Garut: 20 x 2 lines State-owned Perhutani blamed for Garut tragedy 3. Forestry: 32 x 1 line Stop logging in Java, Bali: Minister 4. Ambon: 16 x 2 lines WW II bomb explodes, kills eight in Maluku
Fri, 31 Jan 2003
S'pore to up biomedical output
S'pore to up biomedical output SINGAPORE: Singapore's biomedical sciences industry is poised to increase its share of total manufacturing output after posting an annual 48 percent rise in 2002 production, the government said Thursday.Biomedical sciences output increased by 48 percent to S$9.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
More regions could mean less public service
More regions could mean less public serviceBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The creation of new regencies and municipalities has increased concerns over deteriorating public services in regions across the country, as more local governments claim a share of the limited state budget,...
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
1. Budget - 4x12
1. Budget - 4x12 Postpone budget approval: Activists 2. Cipinang - 2x 25Riverbank residents can be environmentally friendly3. Corrupt - 2x20 Alleged corruptor released from jail 4. Busway - 2x 25Demands rise for review of controversial busway project 5.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
Ba'asyir faces suspect status
Ba'asyir faces suspect statusWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police officially declared on Wednesday that the alleged spiritual leader of Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) Abubakar Ba'asyir was involved in the Oct. 12 Bali bombing and may soon be named a suspect.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
Muis denies prior knowledge of riot
Muis denies prior knowledge of riot JAKARTA: An Army general accused of failing to prevent riots in East Timor in 1999 denied on Wednesday that he had prior knowledge of the Sept. 9 riots in Dili.Former East Timor military commander Brig. Gen.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
Riau govt criticized for spending Rp 4b for journalists
Riau govt criticized for spending Rp 4b for journalistsHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau The Riau administration spent at least Rp 4 billion of the province's 2002 budget in "fund assistance" for local journalists and their media organizations, a move that raised a number of...
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
Unocal farms in to Donggala PSC
Unocal farms in to Donggala PSC JAKARTA: Unocal Corporation said Tuesday its Unocal Donggala Limited subsidiary has reached agreement to farm in to the deepwater Donggala production-sharing contract (PSC) area offshore East Kalimantan, Indonesia.Unocal Donggala will acquire a 19.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
Megawati envoy to visit Pyongyang
Megawati envoy to visit Pyongyang JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri special envoy to North Korea Nana Sutresna is slated to visit Pyongyang on Feb. 8 to find ways to support a peaceful settlement on the Korean Peninsula."Indonesia was asked to help Pyongyang settle the issue.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
Chinese-Balinese expect Year of the Goat to bring prosperity
Chinese-Balinese expect Year of the Goat to bring prosperityThe Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali On Jan. 26, the Chinese community in the predominantly Hindu Bali began a week-long celebration for the Chinese New Year, known here as Imlek, to welcome the Year of the Goat.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 29, 2003:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 29, 2003: ------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 575 -25 20,000 Adindo...
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
Postpone city budget approval, NGOs demand
Postpone city budget approval, NGOs demandAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five non-governmental organizations (NGOs) visited the City Council on Wednesday, demanding the postponement of approval of the 2003 city budget due to its lack of clarity over fund allocation and scope for...
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
On utility price hikes
On utility price hikesFrom Bisnis IndonesiaIn response to the recent price hikes which the government argues would remove price disparity, I would like to give the following comments and suggestions:Price disparity will lead to speculative practices, smuggling and corruption, making the...
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
Deal with power producers
Deal with power producers The government's success in lowering the price that the state electricity company PT PLN is paying and will pay to 20 independent power producers (IPPs) will go a long way in reducing the company's financial burden and, at the same time, spur power investments while...
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
Electoral system must be inclusive, fair: Cetro
Electoral system must be inclusive, fair: Cetro The acceptance of a more democratic electoral system by major parties Golkar and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), during the ongoing deliberation of the elections bill, must be observed with more caution, says Hadar N.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
Rastika, a stranger in his own land
Rastika, a stranger in his own landYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Rastika, a well-known name in glass painting from Cirebon, West Java, is a stranger in his own land -- as far as his artwork is concerned.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
JSX expects 40 firms to launch IPOs
JSX expects 40 firms to launch IPOs Around 40 Indonesian companies are expected to sell shares through initial public offerings this year, up from 23 last year, an official with the Jakarta Stock Exchange, or JSX, said Wednesday.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
RP wants exiled rebels to face charges
RP wants exiled rebels to face charges PHILIPPINES: The Philippine government is studying how to seek the return from the Netherlands of an exiled communist leader on murder charges in the absence of an extradition treaty, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
Hong Kong employer fined for underpaying Indonesian maid:
Hong Kong employer fined for underpaying Indonesian maid: A Hong Kong woman was on Wednesday fined for paying her Indonesian domestic helper well under the government's prescribed minimum wage. The Tuen Mun Magistracy fined the employer HK$22,000 (US$2,824) for committing offenses under the...
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
Govt, House plan bill on border areas
Govt, House plan bill on border areasFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fearing that Indonesia might lose another island to neighboring countries, the government and House of Representatives (DPR) agreed on Wednesday to discuss a bill on the definitive demarcation of the country's...
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
Prostitution is big biz in NTT
Prostitution is big biz in NTT ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: The security officers should take stern measures to curb rampant prostitution in border areas of Indonesia and East Timor in Belu regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), said a councillor.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
Russia to reactivate consulate in Surabaya
Russia to reactivate consulate in Surabaya SURABAYA, East Java: Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Vladimir Y. Plotnikov said he would focus on reopening the consulate office in Surabaya, East Java province to maintain good cooperation with the province.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 29, 2003:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 29, 2003: ------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 575 -25 20,000 Adindo...
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
JP/3/DISCO30
JP/3/DISCO30Election system must aim for inclusiveness, accountabilityThe acceptance of a more democratic electoral system by major parties Golkar and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), during the ongoing deliberation of the elections bill, must be observed with more...
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
The government has declared Chinese New Year, or Imlek, which
The government has declared Chinese New Year, or Imlek, which falls on Saturday, a public holiday. The Chinese community are happy as they feel that their existence has at last been recognized. Yet, many still experience discrimination. Some of them related their experiences to The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
Ambigous law separates criticism from insult
Ambigous law separates criticism from insultBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Students and activists charged with insulting President Megawati Soekarnoputri might have fallen victim to the law's vague language, separating criticism from insult, legal experts said.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
'The Chinese are still discriminated against'
'The Chinese are still discriminated against' The government has declared Chinese New Year, or Imlek, which falls on Saturday, a public holiday. The Chinese community are happy as they feel that their existence has at last been recognized. Yet, many still experience discrimination.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
Flood sweeps through two regencies in Riau
Flood sweeps through two regencies in RiauHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau The sporadic flooding in Riau over the last several weeks has begun to sweep through Indragiri Hulu and Pelalawan, two large regencies in the province, displacing more than 20,000 people and paralyzing...
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
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==================================================(Caption for spotlight column. Client: PT Ford Motor Indonesia) FORD MOTOR INDONESIA ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT: PT FORD MOTOR INDONESIA recently announced the five recipients for its grants for the conservation and environmental program.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
TV Program: Thursday, January 30, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, January 30, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Sports Feature8:00 DRTV Indonesia8:30 Talk Show: RT / RW 9:00 TV Drama: Janji Cinta9:30 TV Drama: Aku Dan Kau10:30 Entertainment11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
1. IMLEK: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. IMLEK: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Bali cheerful with coming Chinese New Year 2. LAWAH: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Sacred cave of the bats big on mystery
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
Demand for luxury condominiums to soar in 2003
Demand for luxury condominiums to soar in 2003Sari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The supplies of luxury condominiums for the middle and upper- end of the market in Jakarta will remain flat this year, while demand for them is likely to soar.Willyanto J.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
A country without soul
A country without soul We are in moral crisis, said Nahdlatul Ulama chairman Hasyim Muzadi. The analogy was, he said, if a state's system and its pillars collapsed once, them its (the state's) morale was broken.Everything would lose it substance, and the state would no longer exist.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
British princess visits Bangkok
British princess visits Bangkok THAILAND: Britain's Princess Alexandra and her husband Sir Angus Ogilvy arrived in Bangkok on Wednesday for a six-day visit as private guests of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
Added-value services help banks keep customers
Added-value services help banks keep customersI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta People have different reasons for choosing a bank. Some might choose a certain bank because of its strategic location, while others may pick a bank that has an extensive ATM network or an Internet banking service.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
TV Program: Thursday, January 30, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, January 30, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Sports Feature8:00 DRTV Indonesia8:30 Talk Show: RT / RW 9:00 TV Drama: Janji Cinta9:30 TV Drama: Aku Dan Kau10:30 Entertainment11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
'Quiz on Melodies'
'Quiz on Melodies' I am a fan of Metro TV as its programs are excellent, be it news, commentaries or entertainment.One of the programs I enjoy watching is Berpacu Dalam Melody (Quiz on Melodies), which is aired on Sunday evenings.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003
2004 elections add to forestry woes
2004 elections add to forestry woesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Illegal logging is set to intensify this year as political parties race to raise funds, even from illegal logging, to finance their campaigns ahead of the 2004 general elections, a senior government official warned on...