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Mon, 07 Jan 2002
Discord over 'syariah' causes PPP to split
Discord over 'syariah' causes PPP to splitFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The cause of an impending split in the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) is not only a dispute over the party's congress, but also due to differences over a proposed adoption of Syariah (Islamic...
Mon, 07 Jan 2002
Govt issues ruling on Batam tax exemption
Govt issues ruling on Batam tax exemptionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has issued a regulation to extend the time period for tax incentives on Batam island in Riau, which exempts companies on the island from value-added tax (VAT) and luxury tax.
Mon, 07 Jan 2002
Price hikes risk RI growth engine, analysts say
Price hikes risk RI growth engine, analysts sayBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Aggressive moves to raise fuel and electricity prices will ease subsidy pressure on the state budget, but undermine the only economic drive the government depends on, which is consumer spending, analysts say.
Mon, 07 Jan 2002
Pressure to remain on rupiah this week, analysts predict
Pressure to remain on rupiah this week, analysts predictDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A high demand from corporations for U.S. dollars, coupled with the sliding value of regional currencies against the greenback, will continue to cast a shadow over the performance of the rupiah this...
Mon, 07 Jan 2002
Cellular industry to invest US$1b
Cellular industry to invest US$1bTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's cellular phone operators will invest at least US$1 billion this year to expand their networks to cope with growing demand, the Association of Indonesian Cellular Operators (ATSI) says.
Mon, 07 Jan 2002
Yuwono Susetyo remains silent on kidnapping
Yuwono Susetyo remains silent on kidnappingAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Yuwono Susetyo, chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjungan) in Ngawi, East Java, who was found tied up in a forest in Karanganyar, Central Java, two weeks ago remains silent about...
Mon, 07 Jan 2002
Military-Mega deal 'behind' delay of ad hoc trial
Military-Mega deal 'behind' delay of ad hoc trialKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Critics have urged the government of Megawati Soekarnoputri to speed up the ad hoc trial of military officers accused of human rights violations in East Timor in 1999 and Tanjungpriok, Jakarta, in 1984.
Mon, 07 Jan 2002
1. Market (2 x 30)
1. Market (2 x 30) Pressure to remain on rupiah this week, analysts predict 2. Wall (2 x 40) 'January effect' helps the market but doesn't guarantee an endless rally 3. US ( 2 x 27) U.S. job cuts slow, raising hopes on economic recovery
Mon, 07 Jan 2002
Compaq disappoints me
Compaq disappoints meorCompaq disappoints It all began in August of last year, when I bought a Compaq laptop Presario 17565 at Fuji Image Plaza in Plaza Indonesia. At the beginning of December, I discovered a defect in my computer screen.
Mon, 07 Jan 2002
Where should Kodam be positioned?
Where should Kodam be positioned?Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the big city of Jakarta, where there are neither simmering separatist movements nor challenges from foreign invaders, where should the dear soldiers of the city Military Command (Kodam) be positioned?Ikrar Nusa Bhakti, a...
Mon, 07 Jan 2002
Malaria attacks Banyumas, death toll reaches 54
Malaria attacks Banyumas, death toll reaches 54 OR10,000 people infected with malaria, 54 dieAgus Maryono The Jakarta Post BanyumasFollowing flooding that hit Banyumas last November, malaria, a tropical disease transferred by the Aegypty mosquito, has afflicted more than 10,000 locals living in...
Mon, 07 Jan 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, January 7, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, January 7, 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.
Mon, 07 Jan 2002
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The liberalization of RI's telecoms has begun 2. Japan 2 X 32 BOJ chief says Japanese banks need injection of public funds 3. Hein ( 2 X 27) Heineken beer's boss dies at home of pneumonia aged 78 4. Defaul ( 1 X 32) 'Japan heading toward default' 5.
Mon, 07 Jan 2002
Price hikes
Price hikes risk RI growth engine, analysts say2. Cell Cellular industry to invest US$1b this year3. Fund Thai government seeks to bolster share market image4. AOL AOL blocking plans to revive Asiaweek magazine: Report5. Batam Govt issues ruling on Batam tax exemption 6.
Mon, 07 Jan 2002
Abolition and human rights
Abolition and human rightsFrom Media IndonesiaRecently, there have been many arguments for and against the President's plan to drop all corruption charges against former president Soeharto.Of course, people have their own opinions.
Mon, 07 Jan 2002
Growth of cellular and fixed line phone subscribers
Growth of cellular and fixed line phone subscribers Year Fixed line Cellular1996 4.2 million 562,517 1997 4.98m 916,173 1998 5.57m 1.1m 1999 6.08m 2.22m 2000 6.66m 3.67m 2001* 7.1m 5.3m 2002** 7.4m 11m * as of Sept. 30, 2001 ** predictionSource: PT Telkom
Mon, 07 Jan 2002
RI telecom deregulation underway
RI telecom deregulation underwayTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Major adjustments in industry structure, shifts in business focus and serious disputes marked last year's developments in the telecommunications sector as the country braces for a more liberalized industry.
Mon, 07 Jan 2002
Prices rise, life gets harder for Jakartans
Prices rise, life gets harder for Jakartans JAKARTA (JP): With the price hikes in fuel, electricity, telephone rates and staple foods, residents find living in the city increasingly difficult, and most have yet to find any relief from the economic crisis.
Mon, 07 Jan 2002
Reconciliation among PKB factions possible
Reconciliation among PKB factions possibleFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The possibility for reconciliation between two rival groups of the National Awakening Party (PKB) got a boost as Indonesia's largest Muslim organization Nadhlatul Ulama (NU), the base organization of the...
Mon, 07 Jan 2002
State universities unprepared for 2 entrance exams
State universities unprepared for 2 entrance examsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders of state universities are less than enthused about a government plan to increase the number of enrollment tests to their institutions of higher learning to twice a year.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Cartoon8:30 Children's Program9:00 Religious Teachings9:30 Music11:00 News11:30 Documentary12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy1:30 Regional Program2:00 News4:30 Children's Program5:00 Documentary6:00 News7:00 TV Series: In The House7:30 Songs and...
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Religious awakenings: Stars' spiritual turning points
Religious awakenings: Stars' spiritual turning pointsSanti W.E. Soekanto, Contributor, JakartaPergulatan Spiritual 15 Artis (The Spiritual Struggle of 15 Artists); Editor: Sapto Waluyo; Multi Utama Publishing, 2001, Jakarta; 272 pages + ix Veteran rocker Gito Rollies has for the past six years...
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Modern greetings send mixed messages
Modern greetings send mixed messages Two women rush to give each other a big hug, simultaneously uttering the greeting, "Minal aidin, ya!"And their shared response comes almost in unison, "Sama-sama" (You, too!).Minal aidin wal faidzin actually means "from the battle and with victory".
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Stone Lithographs and Paintings by Ken Pattern, Koi Galeri/Restoran Jl Mahakam I/2 (Tel. 7222864), 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. until Jan. 31. * Painting Menjemput Impian by Damay, Yaqub Elka, Zeita Gallery, Jl. Kemang Timur no. 71, South Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Four killed in natural disasters
Four killed in natural disasters At least four people were killed and more than 60 houses were destroyed in floods and landslides, which hit a number of villages in Sangihe-Talaud regency, North Sulawesi, early on Saturday.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
On the shelves
On the shelvesMenjauhi Demokrasi Kaum Penjahat; Eds: Ikrar Nusa Bhakti, Riza Sihbudi; Acknowledgment: R. William Liddle; LIPI in cooperation with The Ford Foundation and Mizan Pustaka Kronik Indonesia Baru; August 2001; 197 pp A noted political science professor on Indonesian studies at Ohio State...
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Snakes: A healing bite for believers
Snakes: A healing bite for believersDanny Raharto, Contributor, Jakarta You may find snakes horrible and disgusting. But these feelings do not affect Ali Rohali, the owner of a street stall in Jl. Mangga Besar Raya, West Jakarta, that specializes in snake products for gastronomy and medication.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Will AFTA bring us nothing but good?
Will AFTA bring us nothing but good?Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With none of the splashy fanfare that marked the debut of the euro, the ASEAN Free Trade Area scheme (AFTA) commenced on the first day of this year.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
PPP marks anniversary in conflict
PPP marks anniversary in conflictPPP on the brink of separation after 29 yearsThe Jakarta Post, Surabaya/Jakarta Indonesia's third largest party, the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) which celebrated its 29th anniversary in Surabaya on Saturday, is close to breaking up.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Gulf Indonesia Giving all its best for mutual interdependence
Gulf Indonesia Giving all its best for mutual interdependence Having been one of the few multinational firms to establish transparent win-win relationships with local communities and governments in its operational areas and surrounds, Gulf Indonesia Resources has pledged to continue efforts to...
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Master puppeteer Tejo shares his skills
Master puppeteer Tejo shares his skillsMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta History shows that the rise of any new cultural form may produce a conflict within the domain of the culture itself, particularly with religion.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Pertamina lainches operation to restore kerosene supply
Pertamina lainches operation to restore kerosene supplyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents of South Cileungsi village, Cileungsi district, Bogor regency, enthusiastically bought kerosene supplied by state oil and gas company Pertamina on Saturday amid reports that a kerosene shortage had hit many...
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Gulf Indonesia: Giving the best for mutual interdependence
Gulf Indonesia: Giving the best for mutual interdependence Having been one of the few multinational firms which have established transparent win-win relationships with local communities and governments in its operation areas and surroundings, Gulf Indonesia Resources pledge to continue attempts to...
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Singapore: Rich pickings for culture vultures
Singapore: Rich pickings for culture vulturesMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Singapore The buildings along the main streets of Singapore were adorned with promotional banners and eye-catching decorations during a recent visit.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Attacker's body buried by police
Attacker's body buried by police JAKARTA: The body of Hasballah, 22, one of two suspects in a failed grenade attack in South Jakarta, became on Saturday an object of contention among the Media Indonesia Group, the Taman Iskandar Muda Association for Acehnese and the police.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Sharing the wealth
Sharing the wealthHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post "We have done a lot of things to help the community but only the bad things appear in the press," said a public relations manager of a mining giant when asked about the company's community development (CD) program.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Caltex provides free harelip surgery for local kids
Caltex provides free harelip surgery for local kids Rahmat was 12 and Juniati was 11. Like the other kids in their village of Aur Sati in the Tambang district of Bangkinang, Riau, the two could often be found playing cheerfully in their neighborhood.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
The cosmetic touch to brighten your smile
The cosmetic touch to brighten your smileMaria Kegel, Contributor, Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): What's in a smile? Plenty, if you ask your dentist.Whiter and straighter teeth can increase your self-esteem, so says Dr. Iwan I. Kustarjo, a dental surgeon at Plaza Senayan in Jakarta.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Minnarets stand tall amid the skyscrapers
Minnarets stand tall amid the skyscrapersMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Singapore Amid the towering glass and steel architecture of Singapore, it is thrilling to spy a glittering inlay of numerous minarets and domes of not one but many mosques that dot the island country.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
RI Mujahidin confirms members among arrested in Malaysia
RI Mujahidin confirms members among arrested in MalaysiaKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Mujahidin Council (MMI) confirmed on Saturday that three Indonesian Muslim militants arrested by Malaysian police were members of their group.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
F.X. Widayanto: A home where tranquility reigns
F.X. Widayanto: A home where tranquility reignsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Ciawi, West Java Ceramics designer F.X. Widayanto has his own idea of what constitutes a dream house.It should be situated in a peaceful environment, surrounded by nature and clean, fresh air.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Carmel not ready to give up the ghost
Carmel not ready to give up the ghostAdrian Smith, Contributor, Jakarta Shaken and stirred by her own experience of being shackled, British-born Carmel Budiardjo has spent a good part of her life campaigning for human rights in Indonesia.
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Investigating giant mining operations
Investigating giant mining operations The operations of the world's giant mining companies have often raised concerns due to their alleged insensitivity to the local communities and the environment.However, research financed by the International Development Research Center (IDRC) indicates that the...
Sun, 06 Jan 2002
Efforts by major firms for local welfare
Efforts by major firms for local welfareHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mining and oil companies adopt different approaches in carrying out their community development obligations. But their priorities are generally the same -- giving more emphasis to the improvement of the health and...
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
'Syariah' to be introduced gradually in Aceh
'Syariah' to be introduced gradually in AcehIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The implementation of Islamic law or Syariah in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province will not rock the country's existing legal system, according to observers.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Ascott 'takes over' from Mercure
Ascott 'takes over' from MercureAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Ascott International Management Private Limited, a Singapore- based serviced residence management company, took over the management of Mercure Grand Hotel and Residence in Surabaya as of Jan.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Planning can help your small business
Planning can help your small businessPri Notowidigdo, The Amrop Hever Group, Global Executive Search, e-mail: jakarta@amrophever.com A business plan can be a lifesaver. First of all, it's an exercise in strategic planning and business logistics.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Govt defends plan to dissolve Bapedal
Govt defends plan to dissolve BapedalTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government defended its plan to merge the Environmental Impact Control Agency (Bapedal) with the Office of the State Minister of Environment Friday as the most efficient way of compliance with the reform...
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Asian currencies mostly higher late on Japanese yen as stock rallies
Asian currencies mostly higher late on Japanese yen as stock ralliesNetty Ismail, Dow Jones, Singapore The Japanese yen's bounce and Wall Street-inspired rallies in regional stock markets provided Asian currencies with a breathing spell for the second consecutive day late Friday, dealers said.
Sat, 05 Jan 2002
Following a series of negotiations with Indonesian
Following a series of negotiations with Indonesian representatives, Malaysia recently repatriated hundreds of Indonesian immigrants for having illegally ...2. Kashmir -- Kashmir and the narratives of Pakistan and India 1 x 28 36 pt Pakistan, India: Who's lying? Kamila Shamsie Author, 'Salt and...