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Mon, 13 Jan 2003
House kicks off new legislative term, crucial bills await
House kicks off new legislative term, crucial bills awaitKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a month-long recess that included the Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year's holidays, the House of Representatives (DPR) will begin a new session on Monday with a number of crucial bills awaiting...
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
`Mothers not to blame for infanticide'
`Mothers not to blame for infanticide'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A lack of social recognition and legal protection for children born outside of wedlock have contributed to rising cases of infanticide and placed the blame solely on the shoulders of the mothers, a women's rights group has said.
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
Three unwanted babies killed every month: Forensic team
Three unwanted babies killed every month: Forensic teamTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least three newborn babies are killed here each month, according to a forensic team from the University of Indonesia, which compiled data from files in the morgue of state-run Cipto...
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
Thailand, Singapore discuss economic ties, no deals yet
Thailand, Singapore discuss economic ties, no deals yetAssociated Press, Phuket, Thailand The leaders of Thailand and Singapore expressed broad agreement over the weekend on the need for political and economic cooperation but committed to few specific plans.
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
* Headlines: PLN needs price hike to avoid power crisis2
* Headlines: PLN needs price hike to avoid power crisis2 * National: Law enforcement assured in Aceh 4 * Archipelago: Sultan to facilitate peace in Maluku5 * Opinion: The search for leaders7 * City: Jakarta to experience tumultuous weather8 * Sports: Agassi better than ever, says coach Cahill10 *...
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
Malaysia, Japan Agree To Push For An Asian Bond Market
Malaysia, Japan Agree To Push For An Asian Bond Market Associated Press Kuala Lumpur Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and Japan's finance minister agreed Saturday to push for an Asian bond market to stabilize regional currencies.
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
Support for blue
Support for blue sky program neededFrom Media Indonesia Man himself must make sure that his environment will be pollution-free. That's why we have the Kyoto Protocol and the Montreal Amendment. The Kyoto Protocol calls for each country to gradually reduce CO2 emissions while the Montreal Amendment...
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
Soldiers aided gang in Ambon
Soldiers aided gang in Ambon AMBON, Maluku: National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar admitted on Saturday that Army Special Forces (Kopassus) soldiers had been involved in helping a local Christian youth gang, Coker, disrupt security in Maluku recently.
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
12 Africans arrested in Tanah Abang
12 Africans arrested in Tanah Abang JAKARTA: A team of officers from the Central Jakarta municipal office, immigration office and police arrested 11 African men and one woman early Saturday morning in Tanah Abang area, Central Jakarta, for violating immigration permits.
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
Video competition for teenagers held
Video competition for teenagers held JAKARTA: The British Council, in collaboration with MTVonSky FM, is holding a video story competition about studying in the United Kingdom for teenagers between 15 and 18.
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
Stocks expected to rebound this week: Analyst
Stocks expected to rebound this week: AnalystThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After losing almost 2 percent last week, the Jakarta stock composite index should rebound this week as fears of violent street protests over the recent fuel and utility price hikes were expected to subside after the government...
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
How leakages occur in distribution of rice for poor
How leakages occur in distribution of rice for poorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Possible 'leakages' in the distribution of fuel subsidy compensation funds for the poor can occur in any of the appointed administering institutions, even an agency that is meant to adopt one of the most efficient...
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
World Bank allocates $8m to Aceh
World Bank allocates $8m to AcehAgencies, Jakarta The World Bank has allocated US$8 million to a community assistance program in the once violence-ridden province of Aceh in an effort to deepen the peace process, reports said on Sunday.
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
FOR FOCUS ISSUE: WINE
FOR FOCUS ISSUE: WINE;JP; ANPAc..r.. Wines-drinking-brandsSudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta Art of drinking no simple matterCompared with most beverages served along with food, wines often receive special treatment.
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
PLN needs price hike to avoid future power crisis
PLN needs price hike to avoid future power crisisA'an Suryana , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned power utility PT PLN has been suffering from deep financial difficulties for the past five years. But even before the company has fully recovered, another crisis is looming: the possibility of...
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
Families cut down on recreational activities
Families cut down on recreational activitiesEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Families in Jakarta are adjusting their lifestyles in line with the utility price hikes. They are cutting down on recreational activities due to the soaring cost of their primary needs.
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
Demand for presidium moves into spotlight
Demand for presidium moves into spotlightBambang Nurbianto and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Having lost their confidence in President Megawati Soekarnoputri to run the country properly, several parties have, once again, thought about replacing the presidency with a collective...
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
13 regent candidates in Tangerang
13 regent candidates in Tangerang TANGERANG: Thirteen people have registered for elections for the position of Tangerang regent for the 2003-2008 term.This number was announced by the Tangerang regent election committee at the regency legislative council on the last day of registration, on Thursday.
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
Security success
Security success From Warta Kota Christmas this year was celebrated smoothly and peacefully. Hopefully, this will mark the return of peace to our country. A spate of bomb blasts on Christmas Eve in 2000 and several other bomb blasts at a number of churches in 2001 were terrifying acts of terror for...
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
JP/7/LETS97
JP/7/LETS97Restless Bali All this started on Dec. 11, 2002, when returning to Jakarta after celebrating Idul Fitri with my family in Malang, East Java, I visited Bali for a couple of days and decided to take a railway trip by executive class Mutiara Timur to see East Java's scenery.
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
Scholar warns of `turbulence' in Indonesia-America ties
Scholar warns of `turbulence' in Indonesia-America tiesBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Though relations between Indonesia and the United States seem to be improving, noted American scholar John J.
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
From Media Indonesia
From Media Indonesia In connection with the government's sale of a share in PT Indosat, which is a strategic asset of the state, to a foreign country, in this case represented by Singapore Technologies Telemedia, we, the Indonesian Telecommunications Watch (ITW), would like to express our firm...
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
Awareness of Maluku people is amazing: Sultan
Awareness of Maluku people is amazing: Sultan Yogyakarta monarch and governor Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X was in Ambon on Saturday at the request of 110 traditional leaders, or raja (kings), to close their three-day gathering and to accept his appointment as an honorary king, or Upulatu.
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
U.S. food and drug officials to inspect RI cocoa
U.S. food and drug officials to inspect RI cocoaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States' Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will send its officials to Indonesia in March to inspect the quality of Indonesian cocoa beans and discuss the possibility for Indonesia to increase its cocoa exports to...
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
Investment outlook gloomy
Investment outlook gloomy The plunge in foreign and domestic investment approvals last year, as reported by the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) last week, served only to confirm the market perception that Indonesia is now among the least attractive places to do business.
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
Islets not to fall into private hands
Islets not to fall into private hands JAKARTA: The government official has called on regional administrations to no longer allow private individuals to own islands, however small they may be.Alex Retraubun, the director of small islands' development at the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and...
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
Where is the ball?
Where is the ball? People's reaction to the utility price rises will likely continue and even escalate. Eight days after the government announced increases in fuel prices and electricity and telephone rates, businesspeople and workers have demonstrated on the streets of the capital and other cities...
Mon, 13 Jan 2003
The search for leaders
The search for leadersFrank Feulner, State -- Civil Society Adviser, United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR), Jakarta, frank.feulner@un.or.id 2003 has started amidst many uncertainties. The gloomy prospect of unemployment and poverty, of insecurity and war is frightening us.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Sheetal's: Fabulous grub, shame about the pub!
Sheetal's: Fabulous grub, shame about the pub!Bill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta There's no doubt about it, Indian pubs are now taking up where Irish pubs left off, and are establishing themselves a well- earned reputation for good drink, food and service all around the globe.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
On the Record
On the Record Artist: Aneka All Star, Album : Tears For Motion, Reflections of Tragedy Bomb Blast, Oct. 12, 2002 (ANEKA Records Production) Yes, this is another music tribute for the Bali bombing tragedy last year.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
How to scrimp on fuel after the price hike
How to scrimp on fuel after the price hikeArief Hidayat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent soaring prices for fuel, telephone, electricity, water and LPG gas has given more headaches to most people. No matter how much one earns, one must be prepared to scrimp due to the hikes.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Carving out a living
Carving out a livingText and photos by P.J. Leo Travel warnings and drastic drops in the number of foreign tourists visiting Indonesia are forcing the residents of Bobung village in Patuk district, Yogyakarta, to work extra hard to promote their handicrafts.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Heading for Page 17 -- Music
Heading for Page 17 -- Music 1. MALI -- A line, 7 col, 55 ptsAfrican reggae star appeals for peace in homeland 2. LAIN -- A line, 7 col, 48 ptsLain band finds a promising future in Jakarta
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Ambonese come to terms with limits of `normalcy'
Ambonese come to terms with limits of `normalcy'Ati Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, Ambon It seems an inevitable, accepted fact of life here that while things must return to "normal", it would be wishful thinking to imagine that it means resuming normalcy in full, at least in the foreseeable future.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Brave-heart Fouda
Brave-heart FoudaAl-Jazeera's London bureau chief and award-winning journalist Yosri Fouda shares a profound analysis on what has been concealed by the U.S. government behind all the smoke and news headlines during two high-profile operations, the Desert Fox operation in Iraq and the assault on...
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
An unforgettable journey to the lost world of the Baduy
An unforgettable journey to the lost world of the BaduyZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Serang, Banten A crystal-clear knee-deep stream running under a bamboo bridge. A single breath of fresh air brings a feeling of deep relaxation, providing immediate transportation away from the cares of daily life.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Digital technology endangers local film
Digital technology endangers local filmJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Expect more poorly made movies this year as many local filmmakers dump their cheap, shot-on-video efforts onto local theatergoers.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Lain finds a promosing future in Jakarta
Lain finds a promosing future in JakartaJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Members of local band Lain seem to believe that they have to live for the moment to get their sound noticed. Instead of asking "why", they say "why not".
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Ambonese come to terms with the limits of `normalcy'
Ambonese come to terms with the limits of `normalcy'Ati Nurbaiti The Jakarta Post Ambon It seems an inevitable, accepted fact of life here that while things must return to "normal", it would be wishful thinking to imagine that it means resuming normalcy in full, at least in the foreseeable future.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Landslide kills nine in West Kalimantan
Landslide kills nine in West KalimantanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nine people died in a landslide in Panireman village, Pontianak, West Kalimantan on Friday following a day of heavy rain in the area.The nine fatalities were among at least 12 people who were buried when a small hill suddenly...
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Art of drinking no simple matter
Art of drinking no simple matterSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Compared with most beverages served along with food, wines often receive special treatment. There are special events dedicated to wine, such as wine tastings and free samples of new products. And this is not without reason.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Rallies continue against utility price hikes
Rallies continue against utility price hikesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rallies against price hikes continued across the country on Saturday, with new demands that Indonesia stop economic reforms sponsored by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
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JPCOMMUNITY NETWORK: Many developers of large and modern residential complexes issue a newsletter to share important information with residents. The newsletters have unexpectedly become an important medium for local traders and businessmen to promote their products and services.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Families in Jakarta cut down on recreational activities
Families in Jakarta cut down on recreational activitiesEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post JakartaFamilies in Jakarta are adjusting their lifestyles in line with the utility price hikes. They are cutting down on recreational activities due to the soaring cost of their primary needs.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Asian idols F4 a disappointment in concert
Asian idols F4 a disappointment in concertHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The voices veered off tune whenever the lip-synching stopped. The dance moves were unsmooth, the series of costumes ridiculous and communication with the audience was limited to "I love yous" and "Thank yous".
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Jakartans need to be more thrifty
Jakartans need to be more thriftyDamar Harsanto and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was 1:30 p.m. and Jakarta was overcast with gray clouds shutting out the normally scorching sun.Harsana, a 67-year-old former police officer, sat in his dim living room along with the five members of his...
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
.TB.30" .90"
.TB.30" .90"TV Program: Sunday, January 12, 2003TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Oto Screen8:00 DRTV8:30 Quiz: Mega Brain9:00 Children's Film: Si Unyil9:30 Children's Program: Bando10:30 Rumah Kita11:00 Maskum Show12:00 News: Berita Siang12:30 p.m.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Mawar's Eyes
Mawar's EyesBy Maria Magdalena Bhoernomo Mawar was sitting on the veranda with her face tilted slightly upwards into the cool of the morning. She had just turned six. Her mom and dad said it was time for her to go to elementary school.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Koike aims to reflect energy in his works
Koike aims to reflect energy in his worksHelly Minarti, Contributor, Jakarta Dance and theater lovers might still remember the strong stage images of a dance piece performed by the well-known Japanese troupe, Pappa Tarahumara, at the last Arts Summit Indonesia.
Sun, 12 Jan 2003
Voyaging through time on a New Year's flight
Voyaging through time on a New Year's flightTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Sentani, Papua Spending the last day of the year 2002 in a not-so-ordinary way tops the list of my new year resolutions. Getting out of Jakarta is the best option.