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Sun, 05 Jan 2003
FOR ADVERORTIAL: BATAM - SUNDAY
FOR ADVERORTIAL: BATAM - SUNDAY A portrait of reality: Batam through eyes of expatriates Although Indonesia is now under an unfavorable international spotlight, Batam Island continues to portray a positive image to the outside world, a fact proven by the results of an Oct.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
World number two DJ Sasha dazzles Jakarta at Stadium
World number two DJ Sasha dazzles Jakarta at StadiumJoseph Mangga, Contributor, Jakarta It was 2.30 a.m. and the crowd was getting very restless at Stadium. They had already heard DJ Deny from Bandung, who opened the show at 10 p.m.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Spotlight on Batu Puteh
Spotlight on Batu Puteh Carolyn Hong New Straits Times Kuala Lumpur In hindsight, it should have been easy to foresee that the public reaction in Malaysia after the Sipadan/Ligitan victory would not have focused on Indonesia.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Sardono cherishes his good luck
Sardono cherishes his good luck==================== Tantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post Jakarta ---------------------Some say success is made out of 90 percent hard work and 10 percent talent, but famed Indonesian dancer and choreographer Sardono Waluyo Kusumo say luck has plenty to do with his...
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Demystifying globalization
Demystifying globalizationMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lexus dan Pohon Zaitun : Memahami Globalisasi; (Original title, Lexus and The Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization); By Thomas L.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Caption photo: 3 cols
Caption photo: 3 cols NEW HOTEL: President Megawati Soekarnoputri (center) inaugurates the Nirmala Biak Beach Hotel, an international hotel owned by the Djajanti Group, in Biak, Papua. Witnessing the dedication were (from left) Papua Governor Jaap P Solossa, Minister of Mines and Energy Purnomo...
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Batak Market thrives in Senen
Batak Market thrives in SenenMoh. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The market is not easy to find among the warren of bustling streets and hectic trading activities in the Senen area, Central Jakarta.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
JP/20/INTRO
JP/20/INTROTimeless tapestry Day in and day out, traditional markets hum with the activities that have been a part of Jakarta life for generations. The markets are a comforting reminder in these times of economic uncertainty of our resilience and the age-old tradition of bargaining and the good...
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
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.rm FOREIGN INVESTOR VARIABLES Variable in BATAM Variable in region- CH INDIA INDO MA PH SI TH VN Batam survey wide survey --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Discrimination 3.40 Discrimination 5 6.67 6.17 3 4.5 2.1 5.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Traditional markets: the pulse of life
Traditional markets: the pulse of life Despite the increasing number of modern, lavish supermarkets and hypermarkets which offer convenient shopping, traditional markets in the capital, many of which are in a deteriorating condition, are still bustling with activity.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Drivers on strike, passengers stranded
Drivers on strike, passengers stranded INDONESIA: Hundreds of passengers here were stranded Saturday as public minivan drivers heading to Kampung Melayu in Teluk Naga district of Tangerang were on strike as people refused to pay more despite the fuel price hike.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
S'pore Navy rescues trapped crew
S'pore Navy rescues trapped crew SINGAPORE: The Singapore Navy has launched operations to rescue four women trapped in an anti-submarine ship that collided with a merchant vessel in the Singapore Straits, the defence ministry said Saturday.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Pray for America's destruction: Abdul Aziz aka Samudra
Pray for America's destruction: Abdul Aziz aka SamudraI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Imam Samudra, the alleged mastermind of the Bali bombings, reiterated his anti-U.S. sentiments here on Saturday during the reenactment of meetings allegedly held to plan the bomb attacks that...
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Tara loyal to his calling
Tara loyal to his callingEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tara Sosrowardoyo may not be an outgoing kind of person. But the calm photographer shows his enthusiasm when it comes to the field he is famous for: Photography.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Kebayoran Lama Market a symbol of Betawi's glory days in trading
Kebayoran Lama Market a symbol of Betawi's glory days in tradingArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Elvis Romadhona, 27, is a particularly interesting person. It's not just because of the romantic sound of his name.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Bags remain a complimentary fashion accessory
Bags remain a complimentary fashion accessoryEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For women, bags have become a complimentary fashion accessory to achieve their best look. The style and trend of bags has also moved along with the fashion industry.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Message from the Ambassador
Message from the Ambassador On this auspicious occasion of the 55th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Union of Myanmar, I have great pleasure to convey warmest greetings and best wishes of the Government and the people of the Union of Myanmar to the Government and people of the Republic of...
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Birth certificate fees
Birth certificate fees From Warta Kota North Jakarta municipality head, Soebagio, has often said he would dump into a garbage bin all praise but will treasure criticism about the municipality administration's performance.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Now Showing
Now Showing Aku Ingin Menciummu Sekali Saja (I Want To Kiss You Just Once a.k.a. The Bird Man Tale) (Drama, 90 minutes). Starring Lulu Tobing, Octavianus Rysiat, Sonya Baransano, Minus Karoba, Adi Kurdi. Directed by Garin Nugroho.
Sun, 05 Jan 2003
Hero's father dies of broken heart
Hero's father dies of broken heartTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "I lost a son ... now I've lost my husband ... because of them ... these people ... who refuse to take responsibility for all this violence," the mother of reform hero Elang Mulya Lesmana,...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Flyovers or
Flyovers or underpasses needed From Warta Kota The TB Simatupang outer ring road may solve the traffic jams in several spots in South Jakarta. Actually, neither the toll road or the artery roads are too crowded, except in areas close to an intersection.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Megawati plans to visit to Russia in April
Megawati plans to visit to Russia in AprilThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri plans to visit Russia next April over possible talks of purchasing Russian weapons, in what would mark the first visit by an Indonesian president to Moscow in 13 years.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
'Soeharto better than Megawati'
'Soeharto better than Megawati' The nation's massive debt and budget deficit has forced the government to impose price increases this year in an effort to lift the country out of its economic slump. People are angry with the decision and some have blamed the government for failing to recover the...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
'Nothing has been
'Nothing has been done for education' Thanks for publishing my article in Yesterday's issue of the Jakarta Post. However, the title of the article, which is not mine, is a false generalization and too provocative.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Calls mount for Megawati to resign over utility hikes
Calls mount for Megawati to resign over utility hikesDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's decision to hike fuel, electricity and telephone charges has drawn a strong public rejection, with many protesters demanding President Megawati Soekarnoputri step down.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Ahmad Junaidi
Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The City Land Transportation Owners Association (Organda) says it will propose increasing bus fares due to the fuel price rises."We will discuss increasing fares and will submit the proposal to the governor soon," Organda chief Aip Syaifuddin told reporters...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Ahmad Junaidi
Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The City Land Transportation Owners Association (Organda) says it will propose increasing bus fares due to the fuel price rises."We will discuss increasing fares and will submit the proposal to the governor soon," Organda chief Aip Syaifuddin told reporters...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Don't lose
Don't lose more islandsFrom Media Indonesia My heart broke to learn that, whatever the reasons, Indonesia had lost East Timor. And I found it strange that Abdurrahman Wahid -- when he was president -- changed the name of Irian Jaya to Papua, a phenomenon that I believe has the potential to cause...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Repaying IMF: Another marketing ploy
Repaying IMF: Another marketing ployThanong Khanthong, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra would like to show off Thailand's financial strength by announcing that the Kingdom will be pre-paying all the outstanding loans of US$4.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Chrysler, Asian firms tie up
Chrysler, Asian firms tie up LOS ANGELES : Chrysler said on Thursday it plans on jointly operating an automobile manufacturing plant in North America with automakers from Japan and South Korea.The boss of the U.S.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
The 'new' Monas park
The 'new' Monas park National Monument (Monas) park has been given a face-lift. Since the new four-kilometer fence was completed to surround it last month, all vehicles are prohibited from entering the park.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
JSC reports fall in violence after peace deal
JSC reports fall in violence after peace dealNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The Joint Security Committee (JSC) reported on Friday a significant decrease in the number of civilians killed in the troubled province of Aceh after the signing of a landmark peace agreement on Dec. 9.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
JSX falls further on concerns over prive hike
JSX falls further on concerns over prive hikeDow Jones, Jakarta Shares at the Jakarta Stock Exchange ended lower Friday as fuel price, telephone and electricity tariff hikes continued dampening market sentiments and late selling in cigarette and banking blue chips erased earlier gains, dealers said.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Spotlight on Batu Puteh
Spotlight on Batu Puteh Carolyn Hong New Straits Times Kuala Lumpur In hindsight, it should have been easy to foresee that the public reaction in Malaysia after the Sipadan/Ligitan victory would not have focused on Indonesia.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Hospitals in Banda Aceh refuse to treat jailed American nurse
Hospitals in Banda Aceh refuse to treat jailed American nurseNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Jailed American nurse Joy Lee Sadler was rushed to hospital on Friday but was rejected by all hospitals in Banda Aceh for fears that her HIV illness would spread to other people.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Legislators flex muscles in Indosat privatization polemic
Legislators flex muscles in Indosat privatization polemicKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) has gained the momentum to summon President Megawati Soekarnoputri over the mid-December sale of the government's 41.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Furor over Indosat sale
Furor over Indosat sale It is saddening to note that a strategic sale that was supposed to be the deal of the year and become a strong building- block for helping restore confidence in the country amid the gloomy economic outlook has been turned into a controversy by several narrow-minded...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
'Bajaj' cause
'Bajaj' cause traffic congestionFrom Warta Kota In my opinion, the traffic congestion around the Mayestic Market/Taman Puring in South Jakarta is attributable to the presence of bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicles).
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Birth certificate fees
Birth certificate fees From Warta Kota North Jakarta municipality head, Soebagio, has often said he would dump into a garbage bin all praise but will treasure criticism about the municipality administration's performance.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Wrong Bali map
Wrong Bali map I just finished reading Robert Finnegan's very critical analysis of the investigation of the Bali bombing, which he defined as a "dismal investigative performance." Finnegan's analysis focused in large part on the investigator's inconsistency or ineptness in identifying the tyes of...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Lotus to expand sales in U.S.
Lotus to expand sales in U.S. KUALA LUMPUR: Britain's Lotus Group, a unit of Malaysian carmaker Proton, plans to expand its presence in the U.S. market with the launch of a new sports car next year, a report said Friday.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Flooding may hit Jakarta next week: Weather agency
Flooding may hit Jakarta next week: Weather agencyBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakartans may need more than umbrellas next week, with the Meteorological and Geological Agency (BMG) warning that floods could hit a number of areas in the capital.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Public bus fares to increase
Public bus fares to increaseAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Land Transportation Owners Association (Organda) says it will propose increasing bus fares due to the fuel price rises."We will discuss increasing fares and will submit the proposal to the governor soon," Organda chief...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
BI won't cut rate for time being
BI won't cut rate for time beingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Friday the central bank would not lower its benchmark interest rate for the time being because inflation was expected to be high in January, following an increase in fuel prices, electricity...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Govt must stop selling assets to dubious SPVs: Experts
Govt must stop selling assets to dubious SPVs: ExpertsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts have urged the government to stop selling state assets to investors using special purpose vehicles (SPVs) registered in tax-havens due to the lack of transparency.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Sardono cherishes his good luck
Sardono cherishes his good luck==================== Tantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post Jakarta ---------------------Some say success is made out of 90 percent hard work and 10 percent talent, but famed Indonesian dancer and choreographer Sardono Waluyo Kusumo say luck has plenty to do with his...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Antiterror team holds first meeting
Antiterror team holds first meeting JAKARTA: A government-sanctioned special antiterror team held its first meeting on Friday, with an agenda to discuss efforts to accelerate the investigations and to bring the bombing cases in Bali and Makassar to court soon.Team chairman Insp. Gen.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Crush GAM if
Crush GAM if they betrayThe public was shocked to learn from the army chief of staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu that the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) had shot Acehnese and members of the Indonesian military. According to the Indonesian military, since the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Batam haven for weapons smugglers
Batam haven for weapons smugglers BATAM, Riau: Being an international gateway and surrounded by many small islands has led to Batam island in Riau province becoming a hotbed for weapons smugglers from Aceh, an intelligence source has said.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Waterless toilet at TIM 21
Waterless toilet at TIM 21From Suara KaryaAs one of the regular visitors to Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), I feel reluctant to use the women's toilets in the building. Although the toilets are relatively clean and seem to be well- maintained, they have no water nor toilet paper.