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Mon, 25 Nov 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, November 25, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, November 25, 2002Exhibitions * The Art of Poster by Jan Lavies, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until Dec. 5. * Jukung-Boats from the Barito Basin, Maritime Museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan No. 1, North Jakarta (Tel.
Mon, 25 Nov 2002
Broadcasting bill 'limits' right to information
Broadcasting bill 'limits' right to informationKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The nation will soon have a new repressive broadcasting law after the government and the House of Representatives reached an agreement last week to pass the broadcasting bill into law on Monday.
Mon, 25 Nov 2002
Gold selling still slow as holiday nears
Gold selling still slow as holiday nearsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Idul Fitri has always seen an increase in gold sales, with people buying jewelry as a means to demonstrate to others that they have been successful.But that is a trend of the past.
Mon, 25 Nov 2002
City agencies overstaffed, but performing poorly
City agencies overstaffed, but performing poorlyBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City administration agencies are overstaffed, corrupt and mismanaged, resulting in huge numbers of complaints from a frustrated public.
Mon, 25 Nov 2002
FOR BOOKSTORES -- SUNDAY - NOV 24
FOR BOOKSTORES -- SUNDAY - NOV 24 ;JP;SANTI; ANPAc..r.. Children-tv-booksChildren, television and booksSanti W.E. Soekanto Contributor Jakarta "I believe television is going to be the test of the modern world, and that in this new opportunity to see beyond the range of our vision we shall discover...
Mon, 25 Nov 2002
Police expand probe, ransack suspects' houses
Police expand probe, ransack suspects' housesThe Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Jakarta Following the arrest of the alleged principal planner of the Bali bombing, Imam Samudra, alias Abdul Azis, police investigators scoured on Sunday several houses where Samudra and his accomplices might have been stayed...
Mon, 25 Nov 2002
'Deal to release IBRA debtors invalid'
'Deal to release IBRA debtors invalid'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A four-year old deal to drop criminal charges against debtors if they repay trillions of rupiah in state loans they abused contradicts the law and should be declared void, experts say, but predicted the government would not likely...
Mon, 25 Nov 2002
Clarifying and also confusing
Clarifying and also confusing Our opinions are understandably influenced by the media, that image created by the newspapers and the television that plays a major role in formulating what we perceive to be as truth.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 24, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 24, 2002Exhibitions * The Art of Poster by Jan Lavies, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until Dec. 5. * Jukung-Boats from the Barito Basin, Maritime Museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan No. 1, North Jakarta (Tel.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Certain buyers still prefer foreign brands
Certain buyers still prefer foreign brandsSudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta The demand for imported furniture in the upper-income market segment remains high despite the sharp increase in prices. Although sales are not as strong as before the economic crisis hit the country in 1997, imported...
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Different concepts to lure buyers
Different concepts to lure buyersRikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta Bookstores in Jakarta are trying to make innovations in attracting buyers but they apply different approaches in implementing the new marketing concept.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
The not-so bold or beautiful
The not-so bold or beautiful or Eating disorder can endanger ones' livesMaria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post JakartaHer friends were surprised to see Tina (not her real name) continually stuff her mouth with all the food served during their latest gathering.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Rikza Abdullah
Rikza Abdullah Contributor JakartaAs adequate sleep is essential to health and wellbeing, mattress manufacturers compete with each other by designing new products and claiming their goods are the best to sleep on.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
A day with the children of the Basaf Dayak tribe
A day with the children of the Basaf Dayak tribe It's a typical school day for Tris. Dozens of kilometers away from Kenyamukan elementary school, Tris, a third grader in a class affiliated with government elementary school No.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Finding imported books in local bookstores
Finding imported books in local bookstoresSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Despite the relatively high price, original books imported from other countries are more preferable to translated versions for many reasons.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
TV Program: Sunday, November 24, 2002
TV Program: Sunday, November 24, 2002TVRI 6:00 a.m. News7:30 Sports8:00 Documentary 8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cartoon10:30 Music11:00 Maskum Show12:30 p.m. Traditional Comedy2:00 Music3:00 Documentary 5:30 Quiz6:00 News7:00 TV Drama7:30 Music9:00 News9:30 Variety Show10:30 TV Series: Amru Bin...
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Police attempt to link Bali bombings with JI
Police attempt to link Bali bombings with JIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the arrest of Imam Samudra, the alleged mastermind of the Bali bombings, National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Saturday that police would investigate links between the alleged bombers and terrorist networks,...
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Author spreads word of Islam through youths
Author spreads word of Islam through youthsHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta You cannot talk to teenagers unless you speak the same language: This logic was stuck firmly in Teguh Iman Perdana's mind when he started writing his debut work NgeFriend sama Islam (Being Friends with Islam).
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Living in the shadow of a volcano
Living in the shadow of a volcanoText and photos by P. J. Leo Fear and anxiety is gripping residents living in the shadow of Mount Papandayan in Garut, West Java. People living around the volcano constantly wonder when the major eruption will occur.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Timbul Hadiprayitno: Defender of 'wayang' convention
Timbul Hadiprayitno: Defender of 'wayang' conventionSinggir Kartana, Contributor, Yogyakarta Timbul Hadiprayitno is a big name in the Javanese art of wayang kulit (shadow puppetry). Not only known for his regular wayang shows, dalang (puppeteer) Timbul is also a popular senior dalang ruwat or a...
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Traders experience lackluster gold sales
Traders experience lackluster gold salesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Idul Fitri has always seen an increase in gold sales, with people buying jewelry as a means to demonstrate to others that they have been successful. But that is a trend of the past.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Sanglah victim identification team struggling
Sanglah victim identification team strugglingRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali One and a half months after the tragic Bali bombings, the multinational identification team has so far been unable to finish the identification process for the remaining dead.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Indonesian woman gives birth to quintuplets
Indonesian woman gives birth to quintuplets A 33-year-old Indonesian woman gave birth to quintuplets -- four boys and one girl -- at the Harapan Kita Maternity Hospital in West Jakarta on Saturday.All the babies are healthy and the mother, identified as Yuliani, is also in a good condition.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Cerdas, star of the chess world
Cerdas, star of the chess worldMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Upon arriving at the reception area of the arrivals hall at Soekarno-Hatta Airport last Monday evening, Cerdas Barus, 41, who was seen walking at the front row of the national chess team, exclaimed,"petah! petah.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
C180 Kompressor: Better performance with new technology
C180 Kompressor: Better performance with new technologyPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A black Mercedes-Benz C200 was racing with a silver Mercedes-Benz C180 Kompressor around a hairpin turn at the Sentul International circuit in Bogor.It was not an IndyCar race.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Muslims prefer family gathering to break fast
Muslims prefer family gathering to break fastMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People contemplate peace and their spirituality during the Ramadhan fasting month and this special time of the year is also an opportunity to forgive and make up with family members, friends and colleagues.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
(Advertorial for Sleman regency)
(Advertorial for Sleman regency)Business and pleasure in Sleman regency Maybe you are one of those people who finds it difficult to fit a little relaxation and recreation into your tight business schedule.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Helping disabled children thrive and live in dignity
Helping disabled children thrive and live in dignityLeo Wahyudi S, Contributor, Jakarta The little building in Ciputat, on the outskirts of the capital, is surrounded by trees, shutting it off from the hustle-bustle of the city.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Kriss and Sarong exhibition displays Indonesia rich culture
Kriss and Sarong exhibition displays Indonesia rich culturePaul R. Michaud, Contributor, Paris Around five years after its inauguration in the Mediterranean port city of Nice, the Musee des Arts Asiatiques -- a major national showplace devoted to the cultural heritage of Asia and the Pacific -- has...
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Commission I and II support Bali bombing probe
Commission I and II support Bali bombing probeMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The House of Representatives decided on Saturday to throw their support behind the police investigation team of the Bali bombing and urged people to refrain from criticizing the multinational team.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Following Gulbenkian's footstep in humanity
Following Gulbenkian's footstep in humanity If Indonesia's wealthy elite ever go to Portugal, they must visit the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum and its foundation's headquarters at Avenida de Berna 45-A, in the heart of Lisbon.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Zaenal's dream to be in the Army
Zaenal's dream to be in the ArmyHis radiant eyes blinked with doubt. His mouth trembled, but no words were uttered. There was a long silence. The 12-year-old boy cast his eyes toward the sea and the palm and mangrove trees in the distance.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Abducted ExxonMobil workers released in Aceh
Abducted ExxonMobil workers released in AcehDebbie A. Lubis and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Three ExxonMobil workers kidnapped by separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels were released on Saturday afternoon without any conditions imposed on their release.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002
Police have yet to link Bali bombings with JI
Police have yet to link Bali bombings with JIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Saturday that the Oct. 12 Bali bombings were carried out by three groups under the leadership of Hambali, Imam Samudra and Ramli, but stressed that police had yet to link the...
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Surveillance, tipoffs, phone tapping aid in Samudra's arrest
Surveillance, tipoffs, phone tapping aid in Samudra's arrestThe Jakarta Post, Agencies Surveillance, tipoffs and cellular phone monitoring by the joint international police team led to the arrest on Thursday of Imam Samudra, one of the main suspects of the Oct.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Peace in Aceh good for Southeast Asia
Peace in Aceh good for Southeast AsiaKavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok The expected peace agreement between Indonesia and the separatist rebels of Aceh successfully caps years of effort to end the conflict that has threatened to destabilize the Southeast Asian region.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
U.S. terror warning ignores cooperation: Malaysia
U.S. terror warning ignores cooperation: MalaysiaPauline Jasudason, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has upbraided Washington for issuing a terrorism warning about Malaysia, which he said will hurt the economy and is a poor reward for his cooperation in the war against...
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Local industries should be prepared for FTA: Experts
Local industries should be prepared for FTA: ExpertsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts called on the government on Friday to take measures to help boost the competitiveness of local industries before going ahead with its plan to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United...
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
IFRC extends US$20m for Bali's recovery
IFRC extends US$20m for Bali's recovery JAKARTA: The Federation of the International Red Cross (IFRC) has extended US$20 million in aid to help the Balinese overcome the impact of the Oct. 12 bomb blasts, which killed more than 190 people, mostly foreign tourists.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Efficient police work
Efficient police workFrom Media Indonesia The editorial of this newspaper in its Nov. 9, 2002 issue praised the National Police for being able to quickly arrest Amrozi, one of the main suspects in the Bali bomb blast case.As a retired police officer, I'm very proud to learn of this achievement.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Megawati, Downer applaud police
Megawati, Downer applaud policeTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Words of appreciation and praise were showered on the joint team investigating the Bali bombing after the arrest of Imam Samudra, a key suspect in the deadly Bali bombing, but some have cast doubt on the swift progress the team...
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
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;JP;dan; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Nov. 22 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Nov. 22 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,354.48 4,784.87 5,098.41 5,040.58Brunei dollar 1 5,378.18 4,810.17 5,120.97 5,067.23Canadian dollar 1 6,032.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Bill to ensure teachers' protection
Bill to ensure teachers' protection JAKARTA: Teachers throughout the country, especially those in remote areas and strife-torn places, will soon have legal protection as the government is finalizing a bill that will ensure their security.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Family says Samudra innocent
Family says Samudra innocentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A family member of suspected Bali bomb mastermind Imam Samudra confirmed that the police had arrested him, but maintained that Samudra was innocent.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Lake Djonge cleansing ritual brings farmers together
Lake Djonge cleansing ritual brings farmers together It was a hot and sweltering noon of a Legi Friday according to the Javanese calendar. Yet villagers living in the vicinity of Lake Djonge in Pacarejo village, Semanu, Wonosari, some 50 kilometers southeast of here, seemed oblivious to the searing...
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 23, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 23, 2002Exhibitions * The Art of Poster by Jan Lavies, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until Dec. 5. * Jukung-Boats from the Barito Basin, Maritime Museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan No. 1, North Jakarta (Tel.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Amri Yahya, a batik trailblazer
Amri Yahya, a batik trailblazerRidlo Aryanto, Contributor, Yogyakarta Of the countless letters that Amri Yahya has received, the most memorable was the one from Fuad Hassan, then Indonesia's ambassador to Egypt.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
The rains are coming
The rains are coming As the wet season is upon us, it is rather comforting to see that some good may have come from the huge deluge that earlier this year devastated parts of this city and inflicted losses that ran into billions of rupiah on businesses, the administration and the citizenry alike.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Oil extends rally on Iraq threats, Mideast strife
Oil extends rally on Iraq threats, Mideast strifeReuters, London Oil prices extended a week-long rally on Thursday as Britain and the United States reiterated threats to use force on Middle Eastern exporter Iraq, and violence flared in Israel.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Drilling permit hampered by law
Drilling permit hampered by law TANGERANG: Illegal underground drilling is rampant in the absence of effective bylaws in the Tangerang muncipality.Chief of the municipal environmental agency, M. Akip, admitted Thursday that hundred of industrial firms had illegally drilled deep wells.