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Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Wiranto may enliven 2004 elections
Wiranto may enliven 2004 electionsImanuddin Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta iman@thejakartapost.com The general elections is still a year ahead, but prospective candidates for the next presidency, who have their roots in the top ten political parties, have either secretly or publicly launched...
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
KL Internet newspaper evicted from office
KL Internet newspaper evicted from officePauline Jasudason, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur An Internet newspaper has been ordered to leave its offices after it ran afoul of Malaysia's governing party for publishing a letter critical of government policies.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Empu Djeno, the last sacred kris master alive
Empu Djeno, the last sacred kris master aliveBambang M., Contributor, Yogyakarta Finding ordinary kris makers are easy, as they can be found at any handicraft center. But to find a master who creates only sacred kris following age old rituals and processes, and who has obtained the title of empu or...
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Rules, not privatization, needed to ensure water access
Rules, not privatization, needed to ensure water access The government has submitted a bill on water privatization to the legislature for approval. The government sees water privatization as the best way of improving people's awareness of preserving the commodity.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Garuda customer complaint
Garuda customer complaint Once again Garuda Indonesia has failed to look after its customers. Our Garuda Frequent Flyer (GFF) cards expired in November 2002. We had contacted Garuda on numerous occasions and have been given the following explanation from:Jakarta office: Your Frequent Flyer cards...
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
ASEAN looks to connect gas pipeline to China
ASEAN looks to connect gas pipeline to ChinaShanghai, Dow Jones The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is looking at ways to extend its planned gas pipeline into China, where demand for natural gas is expected to boom in the coming years, said Guillermo Balce, executive director of the...
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
[b]U.S. Dollar Rates Jan. 24
U.S. Dollar Rates Jan. 24 Latest %Change Yen 118.09-14 -0.02 Euro* 1.0767-74 +0.20 Sterling* 1.6308-12 +0.52 Swiss franc 1.3613-18 -0.08 Canadian dollar 1.5233-36 -0.06 Australian dollar* 0.5911-16 +0.03 New Zealand dollar* 0.5483-88 +0.20 Deutsche mark 2.2150-75 0.00 Czech koruna 29.070-95 -0.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Activists caution U.S. over military training
Activists caution U.S. over military trainingMoch. N. Kurniawan and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S. senators voted down on Thursday an attempt to limit U.S. military training for Indonesian soldiers, a move that Indonesian activists said would further dampen efforts to promote human...
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
TV Today: Saturday, January 25, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, January 25, 2003TVRI 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Sports Feature8:00 DRTV 8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi dan Balita9:00 Music9:30 Entertainment 10:00 Mujizat10:30 Talk Show11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Ministers face quiz over Indosat
Ministers face quiz over Indosat JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) is scheduled on Monday to hear explanations from the government over the sale the state's 41.9 percent stake in telecommunications firm PT Indosat to Singapore Technologies Telemedia Pte Ltd. (STT).
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
`Govt misses refugee relocation target by a mile'
`Govt misses refugee relocation target by a mile'M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government, already weighed down with political and economic problems, seems to have missed its target of concluding the resettlement of hundreds of thousands of refugees, a program it had planned to...
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
`Tayub' dance moves with the times
`Tayub' dance moves with the timesSinggir Kartana, Contributor, Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta Exoticism, sex and the hint of prostitution are three things which make the traditional tayub dance popular, but at the same time have tainted it with a negative image.
Sat, 25 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...
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
* Headlines: Anti-globalization movement grows in RI 2
* Headlines: Anti-globalization movement grows in RI 2 * National: House fails to finish electoral bill on time4 * Archipelago: Ambon remains tense after attacks 5 * Opinion: Papua's case in the eyes of the EC 6 * City: Ancol budget meet canceled by public criticism 8 * Sports: Els takes charge at...
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Improving the fire agency
Improving the fire agency "Fire is a good servant but a bad master." This old proverb remains very relevant to Jakarta, which has seen at least three big fires since the New Year that have killed seven people.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Ambon journalists become jacks-of-all-trades
Ambon journalists become jacks-of-all-tradesAti Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Journalists of struggling media publications have never had the luxury of sticking to just reporting, yet they will do anything in their power to reach their public to survive.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Proliga to start 2003 season with fewer teams
Proliga to start 2003 season with fewer teamsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the absence of a tournament promoter, the Indonesian Volleyball Association (PBVSI) will carry on with its plan to stage the 2003 national professional volleyball league, which is locally known as Proliga,...
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Improving the fire agency
Improving the fire agency "Fire is a good servant but a bad master." This old proverb remains very relevant to Jakarta which has seen at least three big fires since the New Year that has killed seven people.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Improving the fire department
Improving the fire department "Fire is a good servant but a bad master." This old proverb remains very relevant to Jakarta, which has seen at least three big fires since the New Year that have killed seven people.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, Jan. 25, 2002
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, Jan. 25, 2002 Exhibitions* Comic Arts exhibition Retrospeksi 1965-2000 by Teguh Santosa at Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 (phone: 0274-560404), until Jan. 27.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Police hunt marijuana syndicate
Police hunt marijuana syndicate BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A joint police force has launched a massive hunt in Banda Aceh for a syndicate believed to own over two tons of dried marijuana leaves seized on Thursday in North Aceh regency.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Antiglobalization movement grows in Indonesia
Antiglobalization movement grows in IndonesiaM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A flier displaying a blurry color photo of a pensive farmer and a bold headline saying "Indonesian farmers cry, developed countries laugh" immediately grabs the attention of passersby.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Ambon remains tense after attacks
Ambon remains tense after attacksAziz Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, Maluku After the signing of the Malino peace agreement nearly one year ago, the situation in Ambon, capital of Maluku, remains tense following a series of attacks this month.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
Indonesian youths becoming more aware of global injustice
Indonesian youths becoming more aware of global injusticeEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandung When he was a university student, Tristan thought fighting what he considered global injustice was a cool thing to do.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
There have been numerous appeals lately for Australian
There have been numerous appeals lately for Australian domination in the region to be curbed. The appeals were, among others, voiced by Reni Winata, director of the Australian Studies Center at a hearing with Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Wednesday.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003
1,500 haj pilgrims stranded
1,500 haj pilgrims stranded JAKARTA: Around 1,500 Indonesian haj pilgrims are stranded at Soekarno-Hatta airport as the airline company that is to transport them to Saudi Arabia failed to ensure their scheduled departures.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Message from Australian Ambassador
Message from Australian Ambassador 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. 12 last year left 88 Australians dead and hundreds injured, many with terrible burns.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Oka Rusmini's pen breaks tradition
Oka Rusmini's pen breaks traditionSusi Andrini, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Ida Ayu Oka Rusmini feels restless. She witnesses unjust treatment toward her fellow women, yet she is powerless. As a writer, she can do something, expressing her dissatisfaction, unhappiness and anxiety via the written...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 23, 2003:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 23, 2003: -------------------------------------------------------------- Name Close Change Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 600 0 0 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
360 school buildings in Brebes need repair
360 school buildings in Brebes need repair BREBES, Central Java: Some 360 decrepit elementary school buildings in 17 districts in Brebes regency have been deemed to be in very poor condition, and hampering the compulsory nine-year basic education program in the regency.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Whistle-blower's detention extended
Whistle-blower's detention extended JAKARTA: The South Jakarta Prosecutor's Office has extend the detention of prosecutor Kito Irkhamni, who gave evidence against Attorney General M.A. Rachman, for another 30-days over his alleged involvement in a fraudulent case.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Bill promoters deny condoning abortion
Bill promoters deny condoning abortionDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Authors of the health bill currently being deliberated upon by the House of Representatives (DPR) denied on Thursday that they were trying to legalize abortion.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
TV Today: Friday, January 24, 2003
TV Today: Friday, January 24, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m.Teletilawah 6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Sarapan 8:30 Environment9:00 Documentary9:30 Hidup Halal10:30 Entertainment11:00 News: Berita Dearah11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Lalu denies underreporting his wealth
Lalu denies underreporting his wealth JAKARTA: South Jakarta District Court President Lalu Mariyun claims he has reported all his assets to the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN), denying all the tip-offs received by the commission from the public regarding his alleged corruption.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Rupiah Rates Jan. 23
Rupiah Rates Jan. 23 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Jan. 23 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 5,509.93 4,918.64 5,242.22 5,186.13 Brunei dollar 1 5,411.72 4,832.30 5,148.77 5,095.09 Canadian dollar 1 6,133.59 5,476.45 5,835.57 5,774.28 Swiss franc 1 6,871.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Man arrested for fake ATM cards
Man arrested for fake ATM cards JAKARTA: Police arrested on Wednesday a suspect allegedly involved in the production of dozens of fake Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards enabling their users to steal cash from the accounts of banks' customersThe suspect, John Petrus (43), whose identity card...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
House slows down talk on Akbar's dismissal
House slows down talk on Akbar's dismissalKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Complicated procedures have put an early damper on moves to show House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung the door as the steering committee (Bamus) that was scheduled to discuss the issue on Thursday failed...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Nine killed, 23 wounded in N. Sumatra collisions
Nine killed, 23 wounded in N. Sumatra collisionsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra At least nine people were killed and 23 others seriously injured in two separate head-on collisions on the Trans-Sumatra Highway in North Sumatra on Thursday.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
BII, Wahana Tata sign deal
BII, Wahana Tata sign deal JAKARTA: Bank International Indonesia (BII) and insurance firm PT Asuransi Wahana Tata signed on Thursday an agreement in which the company would help cover the bank's business risk.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
GAM and elections
GAM and elections The Jakarta Post reported on page three of its Jan. 11 edition a statement from the Indonesian chief negotiator, Wiryono Sastrohandoyo, who is a seasoned and very experienced diplomat.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Laksamana faces legal defeat at PTUN
Laksamana faces legal defeat at PTUNThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A former member of PT Telkom's board of commissioners who lost his job for alleged incompetence during a government-ordered reshuffle, must be reinstated, the Jakarta State Administrative Court has ruled.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
NGOs, local govts to get bulk of CGI grants
NGOs, local govts to get bulk of CGI grants Local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and local administrations will get the bulk of the grants and technical assistance facilities worth US$400 million that were pledged by foreign donors Wednesday.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Nine Malaysians arrested in Papua
Nine Malaysians arrested in Papua JAYAPURA, Papua: Papua police arrested nine Malaysians in Sorong and Manokwari, Papua for alleged involvement of illegal logging while they were attempting to transport logs to their home country, Antara reported.They were arrested on Jan.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Gearing up for another big party
Gearing up for another big partyHendarsyah Tarmizi and Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Denpasar Less than a month after all the year-end festivities, partiers, gourmands and shopping maniacs will have another big event to celebrate on Feb.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Labor market
Labor market As one of the leading providers of training for professional certification (project management) in Southeast Asia, I feel compelled to respond to your article in the Jan. 15, 2003 issue of The Jakarta Post, entitled RI asked to open its labor market by Rendi A. Witular.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Acquisition of Salim asset in question
Acquisition of Salim asset in questionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Acquiring assets owned by the country's one-time biggest conglomerate, the Salim Group, is still proving difficult.Business group Makindo complained on Thursday that it had yet to gain full control of a former Salim sugarcane...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
1. SKB: 3 x 22
1. SKB: 3 x 22 Govt issues decrees on illegal logging, activists unimpressed 2. DONOR: 2 x 30 Donors criticize forestry effort, but no action taken 3. TERROR: 1 x 42 ASEAN must compromise to fight terrorism 4. ABORTION: 1 x 37 Bill promoters deny condoning abortion 5.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
`Security personnel attacked church'
`Security personnel attacked church'Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An East Timorese priest testified before a rights tribunal on Thursday that Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers and policemen were among the crowd that attacked a church in Liquica, East Timor, in April 1999.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Tourists offered coffee with East Timor's foreign minister
Tourists offered coffee with East Timor's foreign ministerAssociated Press Melbourne Australian travelers have been offered an extra incentive to visit East Timor this year - coffee with the foreign minister.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
FBI agents arrive to join probe into killing of Americans
FBI agents arrive to join probe into killing of AmericansIan Timberlake, Agence France-Presse, Jakarta U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation agents have arrived here to work with Indonesian police investigating the ambush murder of two Americans in Papua province, a U.S.