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Fri, 24 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.
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
ASEAN must compromise to fight terrorism
ASEAN must compromise to fight terrorismMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) need solid legal rulings to support antiterror cooperation if they wish to conduct an effective crackdown on transnational terrorists, observers said.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Megawati told to address the nation
Megawati told to address the nationMoch. N. Kurniawan and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais called on President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday to address the nation, instead of her supporters in the Indonesian Democratic Party of...
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
New province to
New province to solve Papua issueFrom Media Indonesia People in the region of Irian Jaya, now called Papua, are still lagging behind in their standard of living, while the political movement to secede from the Republic of Indonesia is escalating.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Young artists bring Balinese culture to Japan
Young artists bring Balinese culture to JapanAyuningati, Contributor, Tokyo, Japan That day, more than 100 Japanese children flocked to the beautiful Children's Palace, Kodomo no Shiro, in the chilly Oayo district of Tokyo.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Councillors 'uninterested' in City Hall budget meeting
Councillors 'uninterested' in City Hall budget meetingAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being forced out of Puncak and back to City Hall, councillors seem to have lost their enthusiasm for meetings with city officials to discuss the 2003 draft budget.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
RI evacuates nonessential embassy staff from Iraq
RI evacuates nonessential embassy staff from IraqFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government has begun evacuating its non-essential embassy staff and their families from Baghdad, in the face of a possible U.S. attack on Iraq.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Yahoo to raise stakes in RI advertising
Yahoo to raise stakes in RI advertisingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Yahoo is set to change the face of Internet advertising in Indonesia through a deal that will bring local companies into the international fold.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Congested Depok
Congested Depok bus terminalFrom Warta KotaThe bus and minivan terminal at Depok is congested, with many public transport vehicles and private cars jamming its exit gate. Meanwhile, departing buses and minivans frequently stop to wait for passengers at the gate.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
My birthday wish for the nation if I were President Megawati
My birthday wish for the nation if I were President MegawatiKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com If most people expect presents on their birthday, I, the Indonesian President, would change this custom and use the occasion to confer the most memorable gift from...
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Local forwarders want new government regulation
Local forwarders want new government regulationSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian forwarding companies are urging the government to issue a new regulation aimed at improving forwarding services in the country.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Rich provinces told to help poor ones
Rich provinces told to help poor onesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To ensure equal development in the country following the implementation of regional autonomy, President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on resource-rich provinces to help the rest.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
1. -- (No original head)
1. -- (No original head) 1 X 38Part 1 of 2Toward better economic growth and justiceDorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti Coordinating Minister for the Economy Jakarta 2. Asia -- East Asia: is it innovation or productivity? 2 X 21E. Asia: Is it just innovation or productivity? E.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
World's natural rubber price may increase to US$1.20
World's natural rubber price may increase to US$1.20Sari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The price of natural rubber on the global market could increase to US$1.20 per kilogram by the middle of this year from $0.90 at present, as world demand grows and supply declines.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
JP/14/Yahoo
JP/14/YahooYahoo to raise stakes in RI advertisingThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Yahoo is set to change the face of Internet advertising in Indonesia through a deal that will bring local companies into the international fold.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Government to sign new decree on money laundering
Government to sign new decree on money launderingA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono is expected to sign an anti-money laundering decree on Jan. 31 requiring non-bank financial institutions to apply certain measures to help fight money laundering practices.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Pertamina replies
Pertamina replies With regard to your Jan. 14 article on the hike of fuel prices written by Parulian Sihotang and Alex Russell from the Department of Accountancy and Business Finance at the University of Dundee in the UK, we feel it necessary to convey the following points:We feel that the article...
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Reform or go bust
Reform or go bust International donors have reaffirmed strong support for Indonesia at this extremely difficult time by pledging US$2.7 billion in new soft loans and grants to help plug the state budget deficit, but again urged a faster pace of reform to lift the economy out of its five-year-old...
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Present coalition
Present coalition still going strong In the political scene, it is virtually impossible for the solid coalition of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-Perjuangan), the faction of the Functional Group (Golkar) behind Akbar Tandjung and the United Development Party (PPP) to lose the 2004...
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Rainy season starts for real in Jakarta
Rainy season starts for real in JakartaEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Having endured hot days for the last two weeks due to clouds over the South China Sea blocking the air mass that was to have brought rain to Java, Jakartans have been experiencing rainy days since Tuesday.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Government to sign new decree on money laundering
Government to sign new decree on money launderingA'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono is expected to sign an anti-money laundering decree on Jan. 31 requiring non-bank financial institutions to apply certain measures to help fight money laundering practices.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Bus drivers, commuters fall victim to rate dilemma
Bus drivers, commuters fall victim to rate dilemmaTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Abbas, a driver of a Mayasari Bakti air-conditioned bus on the route between Pulogadung and Kalideres bus terminals, along with his two conductors, were vigilant on Thursday making sure not to miss...
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
JP/14/Yahoo
JP/14/YahooYahoo to raise stakes in RI advertisingThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Yahoo is set to change the face of Internet advertising in Indonesia through a deal that will bring local companies into the international fold.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Bus drivers, commuters, victims of fuel price dilemma
Bus drivers, commuters, victims of fuel price dilemmaTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post JakartaAbbas, a driver of a Mayasari Bakti air-conditioned bus on the route between Pulogadung and Kalideres bus terminals, along with his two conductors, were vigilant on Thursday making sure not to miss...
Thu, 23 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...
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Women legislators lead charge against Akbar
Women legislators lead charge against AkbarKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of women legislators have taken the lead in the movement to force out House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung over his conviction in a Rp 40 billion corruption case.
Thu, 23 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, 23 Jan 2003
Australia says RI not behind incursions in E. Timor
Australia says RI not behind incursions in E. TimorAgencies, Sydney, Australia/Jakarta There is no evidence that Indonesia is launching incursions into its former colony of East Timor, Australian officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Scholars warn of imminent upheaval if injustices persist
Scholars warn of imminent upheaval if injustices persistMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Noted scholars warned the government on Wednesday of social upheaval that could explode at any time as people were fed up to the teeth with rampant injustices.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Retired officers told to prioritize national interests
Retired officers told to prioritize national interestsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto told retired military officers on Wednesday to prioritize national interests over personal or group interests.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Two Bali bombing suspects mislead police
Two Bali bombing suspects mislead policeWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Two key suspects in the Bali bombing gave investigators "false statements", police said on Wednesday after finding new evidence contradicting the suspects' statements.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Police to disperse demonstrators
Police to disperse demonstrators JAKARTA: City police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara said on Wednesday that the police would forcibly disperse any protesters who fail to give three-days advance notice to the police of their intention to demonstrate.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Religious leaders condemn attempts to legalize abortion
Religious leaders condemn attempts to legalize abortionM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of religious leaders publicly condemned abortion on Wednesday, saying it was against the teaching of all religions and against human values.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
JP/14/Yahoo
JP/14/YahooYahoo to raise stakes in RI advertisingThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Yahoo is set to change the face of Internet advertising in Indonesia through a deal that will bring local companies into the international fold.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
JSC to help stop rampant extortion in Aceh
JSC to help stop rampant extortion in AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Joint Security Committee (JSC), supervising a peace accord between rebels in Aceh and the government, said it would help stop the widespread extortion in the province.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
JP/8/spekaup
JP/8/spekaupThe city councillors had planned to hold their 2003 budget meeting in Ciloto Indah Permai Hotel in Puncak, West Java, on Tuesday. But due to objections from the public, the councillors agreed to cancel the meeting and moved to City Hall.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
`I don't have any faith in the councillors'
`I don't have any faith in the councillors' The city councillors had planned to hold their 2003 budget meeting in Ciloto Indah Permai Hotel in Puncak, West Java, on Tuesday. But due to objections from the public, the councillors agreed to cancel the meeting and moved to City Hall.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
VP to open ICMI congress
VP to open ICMI congress PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Vice President Hamzah Haz is scheduled to open on Friday a national meeting and a conference on sharia economy to be held by the Association of Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals (ICMI) here.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Women arrested with 1.5 tons of marijuana: Police arrested on
Women arrested with 1.5 tons of marijuana: Police arrested on Wednesday three women aged between 20 and 22 for attempting to transport 1.5 tons of marijuana from Aceh to Medan, the capital of North Sumatra.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
* Headlines: Scholars warn of upheaval 2
* Headlines: Scholars warn of upheaval 2 * National: Megawati told to address nation 4 * Archipelago: JSC to help stop extortion in Aceh5 * Opinion:Something for everyone, or almost everyone6 * City: Drivers, commuters fall victim to rate dilemma 8 * Sports: Els hopes to bag 4th title in Singapore...
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 23, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 23, 2003 Exhibitions* Painting, by Nyoman Wirata, at Museum Pendet Ubud, until Jan. 31 * Painting AIDA The Space in Between by Peter Dittmar, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361-979253), until Feb. 15.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Reluctance to use crossings seen as hitch in busway system
Reluctance to use crossings seen as hitch in busway systemDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The busway project will use both footbridges and zebra crossings to provide access to bus stops for passengers, but many doubt their effectiveness and fear it is doomed to failure as many people are...
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Viable alternative for cost-effective solutions
Viable alternative for cost-effective solutions Ari A. Rachmat Contributor JakartaYou wish to have an office of your own, but you do not have sufficient funds? Well, not to worry. By renting a serviced office available in the city, your wish is easily realized.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Rubber price may increase to US$1.20
Rubber price may increase to US$1.20Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The price of natural rubber on the global market could increase to US$1.20 per kilogram by the middle of this year from $0.90 at present, as world demand grows and supply declines.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
House hopes to prevent pilot strike
House hopes to prevent pilot strikeArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators will meet with Garuda Indonesia pilots on Thursday in an attempt to persuade them to drop their plan to take labor action and to find the best possible solution to their pay dispute with the company's management.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Batam lacks prosecutors
Batam lacks prosecutors BATAM, Riau: The State Prosecutor's Office in Batam, Riau, said on Wednesday that a lack of prosecutors was impeding the law enforcement process on Batam island, Riau province.He said that his office could tackle only 30 percent of the cases submitted to it in 2002.
Thu, 23 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.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Thamrin-Sudirman closure canceled
Thamrin-Sudirman closure canceled JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso has reversed his decision to close Jl. M.H. Thamrin and Jl. Jend. Sudirman in Central Jakarta for Sunday jogging and other sports activities amid mounting public criticism over the controversial policy.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003
Quake jolts Aceh and Medan
Quake jolts Aceh and Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: A quake measuring 4.6 on the Richter Scale shook Aceh and a part of North Sumatra on Wednesday.The local office of the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) recorded that the tremor was felt in East and Southeast Aceh and the North Sumatra...