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Street vigilantism continues

Street vigilantism continuesEmmy Fitri , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over the past few years it has become common to hear about violence committed by mobs, who beat to death the perpetrators of petty crimes if they get caught red-handed.And the vigilante justice is still continuing until now.

Koizumi ends visit, wins backing for free trade vision

Koizumi ends visit, wins backing for free trade visionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi ended his two-day state visit to Indonesia on Sunday, winning unreserved support from President Megawati Soekarnoputri for his regional free trade vision.

Citibank discriminates

Citibank discriminates I recently wanted to use the Internet banking facilities of Citibank to transfer monies from one of my accounts to another. The transaction was blocked for the following reason: I am a foreigner.

'New busway system should be transparent'

'New busway system should be transparent'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to alleviate ever-worsening traffic congestion, the city administration plans to implement a new transportation system from Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in West Jakarta.

Ambon, Poso do not echo image of RI: Cardinal

Ambon, Poso do not echo image of RI: CardinalThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sectarian conflicts in Maluku and Poso, Central Sulawesi, do not reflect the real situation in Indonesia, because the two areas constitute just a small part of the expansive country, says Cardinal Julius Darmaatmadja.

Japan PM braves durian, pungent tropical fruit

Japan PM braves durian, pungent tropical fruit Reuters JakartaOh, the trials of being a leader. Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi had the ultimate in Southeast Asian experiences on Sunday when he sampled durian, a tropical fruit known for its pungent aroma, for the first time.

More mobile phone thefts in buses

More mobile phone thefts in buses JAKARTA: Many commuters of air-conditioned buses traveling between Jakarta and Tangerang have complained that their mobile phones were stolen during the journey.Most of the victims were women, who used their phone on the bus.

1. market

1. market Experts expect stock market to weaken this week 2. Singa Japan, Singapore sign historic free trade pact 3. gas Demand for gas to increase as fuel subsidy dries up 4. wage Apindo to continue court battle against decree on minimum wage

Savoring a traditional new year, Japanese style

Savoring a traditional new year, Japanese styleTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There was nary a lack of enthusiasm in the air as more than 100 people shouted "Yoisho!" (with spirit) , "yoisho" , "yoisho" to a man as he pounded rice with a wooden mallet.

1. Aceh --

1. Aceh -- 2 x 20 48 pt Civilian leaders in Aceh undermine peace process or Weak civilian leadership undermines peace in Aceh Kirsten E. Schulze Professor, International History London School of Economics 2.

Two killed in Aceh violence

Two killed in Aceh violence BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The latest incidence of armed violence in Aceh has claimed the lives of four people, one of them a soldier, and left at least two others injured, officials said on Sunday.

Home teams victorious as Ligina starts

Home teams victorious as Ligina startsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz opened the 2002 Bank Mandiri Indonesian Soccer League (Ligina) on Sunday at Bung Karno Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta.

Privatization priority

Privatization priority The case for allowing a faster rate of privatization in the Indonesian economy is a compelling one.From the vantage point of fiscal solvency and macroeconomic efficiency, we see the calls from some politicians insisting on further delay in the sale of state assets as...

Ending legal crisis: Getting closer to justice

Ending legal crisis: Getting closer to justiceAchmad Ali, Professor of Law, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, South Sulawesi The specific condition of the law in Indonesia is clearly different from most other countries.

Attacker

Attacker killed in Ambon assault2. AMBON: 20 x 2 linesAmbon, Poso do not echo image of RI: Cardinal 3. PAPUA: 24 x 2 linesMerauke not yet eligible to become province: Salossa4. BALI: 32 x 1 lineBali to refocus tourism market in Asia

Grenade, 3 mortars found in house

Grenade, 3 mortars found in house JAKARTA: A grenade and three mortars were found on Saturday in a house on Jl. Thalib II, Taman Sari, West Jakarta.They were found by construction workers, who immediately reported the finding to the police.

Chen approves new 'Taiwan' passports

Chen approves new 'Taiwan' passportsAgence France-Presse, Taipei President Chen Shui-bian said on Sunday he had given the go-ahead to add "Taiwan" to local passports, a move expected to compound Beijing's fears that the island is seeking independence.

Police investigation into Theys' alleged murder stalls

Police investigation into Theys' alleged murder stallsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police investigation into the murder of proindependence Papua Presidium Council (PDP) Chairman Dortheys Hiyo Eluaway has stalled, while awaiting the arrival of an independent investigating team, according to the...

India's role in Kashmir's plight

India's role in Kashmir's plightMartin Woollacott, Guardian News Service, London When sections of the Kashmiri crowd booed the Indian side and waved flags similar to the Pakistani flag at a match between India and the West Indies in Srinagar in 1983, the reaction in government circles in Delhi was...

Indonesian breathes fire into Welsh dragon

Indonesian breathes fire into Welsh dragonSuzana Sava, Reuters, London Indonesia's Irwansyah says he is determined to push Welsh badminton up the rankings - and become world champion himself. The 27-year-old, like compatriot and current world titleholder Hendrawan, is known generally by just one...

Politicians have yet to do their job for Aceh

Politicians have yet to do their job for Aceh Kirsten E. Schulze Professor, International History London School of Economics Aceh has once again become the subject of debate, first with the announcement of syariah law as part of the special autonomy package and then with Governor Abdullah Puteh's...

RI workers 'lose out in Saudi Arabia'

RI workers 'lose out in Saudi Arabia'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of Indonesian Workers' Exporting Companies and the Indonesian Embassy in Saudi Arabia have been accused of colluding in their efforts to deal with Indonesian workers in dispute with their employers.

Akbar denies discussing corruption case with Megawati

Akbar denies discussing corruption case with MegawatiThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri and House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung met discreetly on Saturday amid rising pressure on Akbar to resign after he was charged with corruption.

Extremism taints image of Islam: Religious leaders

Extremism taints image of Islam: Religious leadersA'an Suryana and Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Syafi'i Maarif, head of the country's second largest Muslim organization, Muhammadiyah, expressed concern on Saturday over fundamentalist Indonesian Mujahiddin Council (MMI)'s campaign for...

Megawati pledges all-out fight against corruption

Megawati pledges all-out fight against corruptionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri issued a warning to large-scale corruptors, saying she would continue an all-out battle against corruption, which she said had blighted the country.

Experts expect stock market to weaken this week

Experts expect stock market to weaken this weekThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite Index jumped last week by six percent on the back of significant gains in blue chip shares, but profit taking will likely push the Index down slightly this week, according to analysts.

ASEAN wooes Japan's economic recovery, revival in investment

ASEAN wooes Japan's economic recovery, revival in investmentShingo Ito, Agence France-Presse, Jakarta While hailing Japan's initiative to form a new partnership in Asia, key ASEAN members are making earnest calls on Tokyo to speed up economic recovery and revive vigorous investment to the region.

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, January 14, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, January 14, 2002Exhibitions * Stone Lithographs and Paintings by Ken Pattern, Koi Galeri/Restoran Jl Mahakam I/2 (Tel: 722 2864), 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. until Jan. 31. * Painting Menjemput Impian by Damay, Yaqub Elka, Zeita Gallery, Jl. Kemang Timur no.

Govt launches 'rice for the poor' program

Govt launches 'rice for the poor' programJohannes Simbolon, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Logistics Agency (Bulog) will distribute a total of 2.35 million tons of low-priced rice to 9.79 million poor households across the country this year under the so-called "Rice for the Poor" program...

Communicate visually with Web cameras

Communicate visually with Web camerasZatni Arbi, Columnist, The Jakarta Post Tired of trying to type away at the speed of your thoughts when chatting over the Internet? Web cameras, or Webcams as they are more widely known today, may save your wrists from repetitive strain injury.

Hike in various tariffs

Hike in various tariffsFrom Media Indonesia The Media Indonesia edition of Jan. 2, 2001 published a story titled The government will soon increase fuel prices". Every year ordinary people are burdened with the fear of a fresh fuel price rise.

Civilian leaders in Aceh undermine peace process

Civilian leaders in Aceh undermine peace processKirsten E. Schulze, Professor, International History, London School of Economics Aceh has once again become the subject of debate, first with the announcement of syariah law as part of the special autonomy package and then with Governor Abdullah...

Attacker killed in Ambon assault

Attacker killed in Ambon assaultOktavianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fresh violence erupted in Ambon, the site of an ongoing sectarian conflict, on Monday when a group of gunmen attacked Rutong Village in the Ambon mayoralty, leaving one attacker dead and four injured.

RI gas demand to increase as fuel subsidy dries up

RI gas demand to increase as fuel subsidy dries upMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the progressive reduction in the fuel subsidy and its complete removal in 2004, the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) as a source of energy in the country will inevitably rise particularly due to...

JP/4/ACEH

JP/4/ACEH Politicians have yet to do their job for Aceh Kirsten E. Schulze Professor, International History London School of Economics Aceh has once again become the subject of debate, first with the announcement of Syariah Law as part of the special autonomy package and then with Governor Abdullah...

Experts expect stock market to weaken this week

Experts expect stock market to weaken this weekThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite Index jumped last week by six percent on the back of significant gains in blue chip shares, but profit taking will likely push the Index down slightly this week, according to analysts.

Should teachers

Should teachers have degrees?From Pikiran Rakyat Reading a news story titled The bill on national education, teachers should have at least a S-1 degree to be licensed to teach published on Dec. 29, 2001, I, as a teacher, need to respond to the statement made by Prof. Dr.

* Headlines: Radicalism taints image of Islam 2

* Headlines: Radicalism taints image of Islam 2* Opinion: Leaders undermine Aceh peace process 4* City: Street vigilantism continues 6* Archipelago: Ambon does not typify Indonesia 7 * National: Conspiracy behind labor cases 8* World: Hopes in India-Pakistan stand-off 10* Business: Stock market to...

Rahardi's case to go to court soon

Rahardi's case to go to court soon JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office will soon file the case against former chief of the State Logistics Agency, Rahardi Ramelan, with Central Jakarta District Court, an official said.

Wolfowitz' statement

Wolfowitz' statement It is hard to distinguish whether the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul D. Wolfowitz' statement is a warning sign for the Indonesian government or part of the big scenario of the U.S.

Govt told to broach FTA with Japan

Govt told to broach FTA with JapanAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economic experts say that the Indonesian government must take advantage of Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's visit here to pursue the establishment of a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the world's...

GAM urges general strike to protest military brutality

GAM urges general strike to protest military brutalityIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has called a general strike starting Jan. 16 in the restive province as a move to protest (Indonesian) alleged military brutality against civilians.

Fact not fiction of a life telling tales

Fact not fiction of a life telling talesMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta It is fact not fabrication that David Alexander does little else in life except tell tales. The 53-year-old former school teacher has been traveling far and wide mesmerizing many with the magical art of story telling.

Suyatna: An eternal spring of knowledge

Suyatna: An eternal spring of knowledgeAendra H. Medita, Contributor, Jakarta In a quiet and humble way, when Suyatna Anirun passed on, he left behind him a legacy rich with glorious oeuvres for Indonesia's modern theater. In the early hours of Jan.

Crafting her legacy in jewelry design

Crafting her legacy in jewelry designRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Ubud, Bali On Sept. 11 last year, when the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York collapsed into a heap of rubble, the hearts of a loving couple broke, too.

Leni Riefenstahl is back with memories of Indonesia

Leni Riefenstahl is back with memories of IndonesiaKate Connolly, Guardian News Service, Berlin Leni Riefenstahl, the film-maker whose propaganda documentaries turned Hitler into an icon, is attempting to rehabilitate herself after fifty years of vilification with the planned release later this...

SMS-ing does not tell everything ... thankfully

SMS-ing does not tell everything ... thankfully Message failed. Resend?The three words appeared on my cell phone screen while attempting to send short messages to friends and family a few minutes after the beginning of the new year.

When accuracy is a must

When accuracy is a mustI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta There are many ways for businesses to initiate projects, market their products, promote themselves or find partners.The traditional and most favored way used for such purposes, is by getting or placing corporate information through printed...

The Internet offers much, much more

The Internet offers much, much moreBy Hendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post With the power of the Internet, you can access information on thousands of companies around the world in almost all business fields in a matter of seconds.

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-------------------------------------------------------------- Indonesian Historiography By Sartono Kartodirdjo Kanisius Publisher, 2001 191 pp Rp 25,000 -------------------------------------------------------------- The writer of this work, a collection of 12 papers he wrote between 1987 and 1998,...