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Mon, 27 Jan 2003
'It's better to shoot dead drug traffickers'
'It's better to shoot dead drug traffickers' The alarming level of drug abuse and trafficking in the country has prompted the police to vow to crackdown on drugs nationwide. NGO reports say that there are about four million drug addicts in the country based on data gathered from rehabilitation...
Mon, 27 Jan 2003
Private gun ownership increasing, say police
Private gun ownership increasing, say policeTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Police have forecasted an increase in armed crimes this year, after witnessing their incidence rise by 1.78 percent, from 18,677 cases in 2001 to 19,011 cases last year.
Mon, 27 Jan 2003
Mitsui, Chinese firms sign a deal
Mitsui, Chinese firms sign a deal SHANGHAI:Japan's Mitsui & Co. recently signed a letter of intent with four Chinese companies to set up a cold storage and transportation joint venture in Shanghai, one of its Chinese partners said over the weekend.
Mon, 27 Jan 2003
RP to amend dirty money law to avoid sanctions
RP to amend dirty money law to avoid sanctionsAgence France-Presse, Manila The Philippine Congress is trying to complete crucial amendments to a law against money-laundering ahead of a deadline for sanctions from wealthy countries that could cost the country dear.
Mon, 27 Jan 2003
JP/Mulkan Salmono
JP/Mulkan Salmono BURGEONING MARKET: A wide range of audio and video products are displayed at an electronics store in Jakarta. Indonesia is considered one of Asia's most lucrative markets for audio and video products.
Mon, 27 Jan 2003
Activists urge war on drug trafficking in Aceh
Activists urge war on drug trafficking in AcehApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra North Sumatra Police must go all out to stop drug trafficking from the war-torn province of Aceh following last week's arrest of three Acehnese women here with 1.
Mon, 27 Jan 2003
City Council cut budget for agency's projects
City Council cut budget for agency's projectsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an apparent demonstration of its power, the City Council decided last Saturday to reject dozens of projects worth billions of rupiah which were proposed by agencies of the city administration in the 2003 draft city budget.
Mon, 27 Jan 2003
City official reported to police
City official reported to police JAKARTA: Head of the city property office Margani claimed last Saturday that he was ready to face police questioning due to a complaint from nine companies over a tire purchasing tender worth Rp 9 billion.
Mon, 27 Jan 2003
Regions race to issue licenses
Regions race to issue licenses Nearly every regency in Kalimantan, Sumatra and Papua has issued an average of 150 timber licenses per year, each covering an area of up to 10,000 ha, according to the report from the Inspectorate General of the Ministry of Forestry.
Mon, 27 Jan 2003
Terrorist threat shakes up world's maritime industry
Terrorist threat shakes up world's maritime industryAgence France-Presse, Martin Abbugao, Singapore Fears of terrorist attacks in the high seas and busy trading ports are shaking up the world's shipping industry as the focus shifts from aviation to maritime security, analysts and officials said.
Mon, 27 Jan 2003
Progress of SMEs gains more attention
Progress of SMEs gains more attentionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Country Service Framework for Indonesia the government signed with the Vienna-based United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) late November seemed to have heightened the momentum for the empowerment of small and...
Mon, 27 Jan 2003
1. Corrupt: 26 x 1 line:
1. Corrupt: 26 x 1 line:'Donors must share blame for corruption'2. Child: 12 x 3 linesHalf RI's under fives lack Vitamin A3. Jabar: 24 x 2 linesChristmas bombing suspect transferred to Jakarta4. Ship: 40 x 1 lineNavy threatens to attack and sink smuggling boats
Mon, 27 Jan 2003
Road project threatens rare species in Leuser park
Road project threatens rare species in Leuser parkApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The Ladia Galaska highway project cutting through the world famous Leuser Mountain National Park in Aceh is a threat to protected animals, with the population of orangutans likely to be the...
Mon, 27 Jan 2003
1. FOREST: 1 x 52
1. FOREST: 1 x 52No effective cure yet for illegal logging in Indonesia2. ACEH: 2 x 24GAM will comply with Aceh peace accord: Commander 3. GAM: 1 x 33Surprise exit shocks journalists4. CUTLINE: 1 x 44Former rock star demands death for infidels 5. SINAR: 1 x 36'No way for Sinar Jaya bus company'6.
Mon, 27 Jan 2003
Megawati's govt weak: Edi
Megawati's govt weak: Edi Jakarta: The Justice and Unity Party (PKP) criticized certain officials in President Megawati Soekarnoputri's administration who hold a double post in their party and the government."A double job results in a double face.
Mon, 27 Jan 2003
GAM will comply with Aceh peace accord: Commander
GAM will comply with Aceh peace accord: CommanderNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh The highest-ranking commander of the military wing of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has publicly announced his support for the agreement with the government, although he also emphasized that...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Romain Bertrand: Explores the inner world of RI democracy
Romain Bertrand: Explores the inner world of RI democracyKunang Helmi-Picard, Contributor, Paris Indonesie: la democratie invisible. Violence, magie et politique a Java, by Romain Bertrand, Editions Karthala, Paris, 2002.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Wet season comes but fires continue
Wet season comes but fires continueThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the rains have arrived in this part of the country, that does not necessarily mean there will be an end to the fires that often sweep through the slums of Jakarta.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
S'pore warns of rising tensions with Malaysia
S'pore warns of rising tensions with Malaysia SINGAPORE: Singapore's foreign minister told an emergency session of Parliament Saturday that the city-state must diffuse tensions with neighboring Malaysia before things escalated to dangerous levels.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Message from Australian Ambassador designate
Message from Australian Ambassador designate Australians celebrate their national day this year with the memory of one of our country's greatest tragedies fresh in our minds.The terrorist bombs that tore through Bali on Oct.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Farewell, Hilda: pioneer of modern art dies
Farewell, Hilda: pioneer of modern art dies Carla Bianpoen Contributor Jakarta On Friday, January 17, at 9.20 p.m. Jakarta time, Hildawati Soemantri passed away at Darmais Hospital from cancer. Her brother was at her side along with other family members, as well as sculptor Lydia Poetri, who has...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
City traffic light a symbol of all that ails RI
City traffic light a symbol of all that ails RI There is a traffic light that has been bothering me. Yet I can't avoid it. It is so close to my house that, even if I were to alter my usual routes (as advised by my embassy), I would still have to pass it.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Garuda's pilots to delay industrial action
Garuda's pilots to delay industrial actionArya Abhiseka The Jakarta Post Jakarta After causing much public anxiety, Garuda Indonesia's pilots announced on Saturday to stave off their threats to disrupt flights over demands for a raise and expressed their readiness to sit down at the negotiating...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Radio drama aims to bring the peace to Indonesia
Radio drama aims to bring the peace to IndonesiaFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mak (mother) Halimah, an Acehnese woman, had just finished her morning prayers when her nose picked up a foul smell drifting into her house along with the morning mist.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
RI leaders warn U.S. not to attack Iraq
RI leaders warn U.S. not to attack Iraqor'U.S. must not fight Iraq as it will cause chaos in RI'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaNoted Muslim leaders, scholars and activists warned the United States on Saturday against attacking Iraq, saying that a war against Baghdad would only...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Peace zone, a start of harmony in Aceh
Peace zone, a start of harmony in AcehKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Being a war zone for almost three decades, Aceh on Saturday took a small step, but in some ways it could be a giant leap toward peace, by declaring a small district near the provincial capital of Banda Aceh,...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Garuda's pilots delay strike
Garuda's pilots delay strikeArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After causing much public anxiety, Garuda Indonesia's pilots announced on Saturday to stave off their threats to disrupt flights over demands for a raise and expressed their readiness to sit down at the negotiating table.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Bali tragedy observed with joint prayers
Bali tragedy observed with joint prayersDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of students observed on Saturday the 100th day of the bomb attack on Bali, asserting the need for the nation to put differences behind them in the fight against all acts of terror.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Furniture Center Mega Mall:
Furniture Center Mega Mall: One-stop shopping center for furniture and interior accessories Imagine that you are planning to furnish your home or office requiring you to go from one showroom to another in different buildings and malls all over Jakarta before eventually making a decision.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
The boys really start cooking at the Dharmawangsa
The boys really start cooking at the DharmawangsaFitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post JakartaWhat can men do to reinvigorate their normal routine of stressful work, other than watching sports, going to clubs or golfing? Some probably will engage in those traditional male activities, but some others are...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Waldjinah's ups and downs to prominence
Waldjinah's ups and downs to prominenceSinggir Kartana, Contributor, Surakarta, Central Java Fifty-seven years ago, a small girl sang a song while she watched over four goats grazing in a field in Purwotomo, Laweyan, Solo. The song, The Rainbow, was sung haltingly with a slight falter to her voice.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Fires have been a chronic problem for Jakartans, especially those
Fires have been a chronic problem for Jakartans, especially those living in slum areas. Fires can even break out and rage at the height of the monsoon season. In the first three weeks of this year alone, 51 fires have been reported, with four lives lost and at least Rp 10 billion (US$1.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Weak city planning blamed for fires
Weak city planning blamed for firesMaria Endah Hulupi and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A visitor to Jakarta expressed his disbelief at reading news about a fire breaking out and spreading in the rain.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
`FeMale' turns office into art gallery
`FeMale' turns office into art galleryFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At first, the private-run radio station FeMale just wanted to have an office decorated with paintings or other art displays that can be changed anytime to maintain fresh look on the office's interior.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
FOR FOCUS ISSUE
FOR FOCUS ISSUErichEksekutif MentengSPORTS FACILITIES: Apartments in Jakarta offer a wide range of sports facilities including outdoor and indoor swimming pools, indoor and outdoor tennis courts and mini golf courses.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Suede in concert: Brings up all out about positivity
Suede in concert: Brings up all out about positivityHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Word has it that the stage has always been a way for British band Suede to escape life's slings and arrows.This was undeniably true as Britpop's unstoppable five kicked off a rocking performance here on...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Human error, negligence behind frequent fires
Human error, negligence behind frequent firesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Human factor is mostly to blame for the frequent fires in densely populated Jakarta, according to the Jakarta Fire Department.This includes the dangerous practice of electricity theft as well as plugging too many appliances into...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
JP/20/IMAGE
JP/20/IMAGEAnnual business Text and photos by P.J. LeoThe Chinese New Year falls on Feb. 1 this year and Chinese communities around the world are preparing to celebrate the Lunar New Year, known here as Imlek.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
RI pop/rock band Cokelat wins MTV Asia Awards
RI pop/rock band Cokelat wins MTV Asia AwardsNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Indonesian pop/rock band Cokelat won the Indonesian favorite artist category at the second MTV Asia Awards held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Friday evening.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Please refer the count to the compunter column counting
Please refer the count to the compunter column counting1. ACEH: 1 x 40 Peace zone, a start of harmony in Aceh Kornelius Purba The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh, Aceh Being a war zone for almost three decades, Aceh on Saturday took a small step, but in some ways it could be a giant leap toward peace, by...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Gasoline vs diesel: Battle for most economic fuel
Gasoline vs diesel: Battle for most economic fuelArief Hidayat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fuel hike announced on Jan. 1 caused nationwide protests. And although the government revised the policy and lowered fuel prices on Jan. 20, the price of gasoline is unchanged at Rp 1,810 per liter.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Quality of mattresses matters to health and comfort
Quality of mattresses matters to health and comfortRikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta As we spend about one third of our lives in bed, on which we sleep to restore our health after hours of work, choosing mattresses that are most suitable for us individually and do not drive us to toss and turn...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
1. BALI: 1 x 40
1. BALI: 1 x 40 Bali tragedy observed with joint prayers 2. SINAR: 2 x 30 Tegal residents take anger out on passing Sinar Jaya buses
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Peace zone marks start of long-term harmony in Aceh
Peace zone marks start of long-term harmony in AcehKornelius Purba The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh, Aceh Being a war zone for almost three decades, Aceh on Saturday took a small step, but in some ways it could be a giant leap toward peace, by declaring a small district near the provincial capital of...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
JP/8/KUNANG
JP/8/KUNANGIndonesie: la democratie invisible. Violence, magie et politique a Java, by Romain Bertrand, Editions Karthala, Paris, 2002. Kunang Helmi-Picard Contributor Paris Romain Bertrand is a member of the French Center for International Studies and Research (CERI) and his political analysis...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Tegal residents take anger out on passing Sinar Jaya buses
Tegal residents take anger out on passing Sinar Jaya busesNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Tegal, Central Java Police in the Central Java town of Tegal stopped all Sinar Jaya buses from traveling through Slawi district and rerouted them to alternative roads on Saturday for fear of residents seeking...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Els keeps lead as Nyman cards 5-under
Els keeps lead as Nyman cards 5-underNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Despite failing to maintain his form, world No. 2 Ernie Els kept his lead at the US$900,000 Caltex Singapore Masters by carding a two-under, which gave him a total of 10-under-206.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Oscar Motuloh focuses his lens on the art of dying
Oscar Motuloh focuses his lens on the art of dyingCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Dying is an art like everything else, says noted Indonesian photographer Oscar Motuloh.But what kind of art is he actually hinting at in his solo photo exhibition titled The Art of Dying? The public in the...
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
Joggers protest closure of Thamrin-Sudirman roads
Joggers protest closure of Thamrin-Sudirman roadsDamar Harsanto and Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaThose who used to jog and exercise along Jakarta's main arteries of Jl. Thamrin and Jl.
Sun, 26 Jan 2003
One-stop shopping center for furniture and interior accessories
One-stop shopping center for furniture and interior accessories Imagine that you are planning to furnish your home or office requiring you to go from one showroom to another in different buildings and malls all over Jakarta before eventually making a decision.