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Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Legal awareness improves, but things are not getting better
Legal awareness improves, but things are not getting betterMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While legal reform in the country is still stagnant, legal awareness among people in the city has apparently improved.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Language and
Language and disintegrationFrom KompasKompas published a report on Nov. 20 referring to the need to be Sundanese as one criterion for the selection of public officials. The news attributed as its source a proposal of the Justice Mandate (ABDI) faction, which was responding to a West Java regional...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Foreigners required to have KTPs
Foreigners required to have KTPsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Foreigners staying and working in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan are now required to have an Indonesian identification card even if they have valid residence and working permits.
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
46,000 Vietnamese seek work abroad
46,000 Vietnamese seek work abroad HANOI: More than 46,000 Vietnamese left the country in 2002 to seek work abroad, prompted by unemployment and the possibility of higher wages, according to official figures released on Friday.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Tribunal reveals Theys' final moments
Tribunal reveals Theys' final momentsAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The first trial for the murder of Papuan separatist leader Theys Hiyo Eluay opened on Friday in Surabaya, East Java, with military prosecutors describing the events leading up to Theys' slaying.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Bus terminal project to continue
Bus terminal project to continue JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso announced on Friday that his administration would continue the development of the Pulo Gebang bus terminal in East Jakarta despite safety concerns raised by city councillors.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
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Sat, 04 Jan 2003
TV Today: Saturday, January 4, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, January 4, 2003 TVRI 5:03 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Documentary8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi dan Balita9:00 Cagar Pesona9:30 Idola10:30 Talk Show11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.
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
The nation's massive debt and budget deficit has forced the
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 money that was misappropriated by...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
New year's gift from Megawati and Hamzah
New year's gift from Megawati and Hamzah After New Year's Eve merry making, people must adapt to the reality they will have more problems with increases in electricity bills, fuel prices and telephone tariffs.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Transnational challenges to Indonesia's security
Transnational challenges to Indonesia's security Andi Widjajanto International Fellow National Defense University Washington, D.C. The global campaign against terrorism symbolizes a much larger trend: The emerging tendency of nation-states to turn their focus to transnational security threats.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Developments in the Union of Myanmar
Developments in the Union of Myanmar The Union of Myanmar, presently is a country in a state of change and transformation. Fundamental changes have taken place in the country. The single party system and the centrally planned economic system have been abandoned in favor of multi-party system with a...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
RI, RP to discuss maritime borders next month
RI, RP to discuss maritime borders next monthBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and the Philippines will meet next month to settle their maritime borders in a follow-up to last month's visit by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda to Manila, a government official said on...
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
Briton arrested with big ecstasy cache
Briton arrested with big ecstasy cacheI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali A British national was arrested by Bali police on Friday for allegedly possessing at least 8,175 ecstasy pills worth more than Rp 2 billion (US$225,000).
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Pawn shop sells Rp 1.7b jewelries
Pawn shop sells Rp 1.7b jewelries JAKARTA: Last year, Senen Pawn Gallery in Central Jakarta sold seized jewelries worth a total of Rp 1.7 billion (US$191,000), a 90 percent jump in selling compared to Rp 900 million in 2001, an official said on Friday.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Price of basic needs increase by 70%
Price of basic needs increase by 70%Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The prices of a number of basic commodities in the city's traditional markets already have risen following the government's Wednesday announcement of increases in fuel prices and utility rates.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
No management
No management at Kota WisataFrom Kompas In 1997, I bought a house in Kota Wisata of Bogor, West Java, as I was attracted by its security system, its comfort and the facilities offered.Unfortunately, comfort has now gone from Kota Wisata as this housing estate turns into a recreation spot every...
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
Dow Jones
Dow Jones Jakarta Shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange ended lower Friday as fuel, telephone and electricity hikes continued to dampen market sentiment, and late selling in cigarette and banking blue chips erased earlier gains, dealers said.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Disgraced former 'Datuk' murdered
Disgraced former 'Datuk' murdered MALAYSIA: A Malaysian Chinese businessman, who was recently stripped of his honorary title of "Datuk" for misconduct, has been gunned down mafia style at a restaurant, reports said on Friday.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Festival showcases rich heritage of masks
Festival showcases rich heritage of masksTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta As people, we interact with others, playing different roles and requiring different masks in the process. When these masks are transformed into art, the variety of expressions are countless.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Calls mount for Megawati to step down over utility charge hikes
Calls mount for Megawati to step down over utility charge hikesDebbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post JakartaThe 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
* Headlines: House shows muscle over Indosat sale 2
* Headlines: House shows muscle over Indosat sale 2 * National:Floods continue to hit provinces4 * City: Public bus fares to increase 5 * Opinion: Rebuilding shattered tourism 6 * Sports: U.S. qualifies for Hopman Cup final 8 * World: Iraq sees Bush relenting11 * Business: Higher floor price of...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Flu sets in with the coming wet season
Flu sets in with the coming wet seasonMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At this time of the year, with rain pouring almost every day, influenza is a common disease.Some people catch influenza several times a year.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Haan's 1st match against Brazil
Haan's 1st match against Brazil BEIJING: New Chinese coach Arie Haan is in for a baptism of fire after local media Friday reported that China will play world champions Brazil in his first match in charge.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Floods continue to hit provinces
Floods continue to hit provincesAntara, Jakarta Heavy downpours in a number of parts of the country this week have caused some rivers in Banten and Riau to overflow and inundate dozens of villages in both provinces.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
1. Andi -- Transnational challenges to RI's security
1. Andi -- Transnational challenges to RI's security 2. New -- Spotlight moves to Batu Puteh 3. Funa -- Deal with territory issue steadily and slowly
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Indonesian education
Indonesian 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. I do not at all mention in my article explicitly or implicitly that nothing has been done for...
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
Thailand joins opponents of Hong Kong maid tax
Thailand joins opponents of Hong Kong maid taxDeutsche Presse-Agentur, Bangkok A top Thai labour official has joined his counterparts from the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia in condemning a proposed tax on domestic maids by the government of Hong Kong, a news report said Friday.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Rebuilding shattered tourism
Rebuilding shattered tourismRhenald Kasali, Contributor, Jakarta In 2000, Malaysia succeeded in attracting 10.22 million international tourists, double the number of foreign visitors to Indonesia. Many observers believe that Malaysia's success was particularly due to its impressive and intensive...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
The enforcement of sharia: Impossible, unviable
The enforcement of sharia: Impossible, unviable Debate over the Islamic sharia law has resurfaced among Muslims in Indonesia following the October terrorist attacks in Bali, which further tainted the image of Islam and Muslims.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Golkar Party is on the way to return to power
Golkar Party is on the way to return to powerArdimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, ardimas@thejakartapost.com Golkar's history dates back to the Golkar Joint Secretariat established on Oct. 10, 1964, by elements of the Army to counter the growing influence of the Indonesian Communist Party...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Indonesia and ASEAN must move on together
Indonesia and ASEAN must move on togetherPhilips J Vermonte CSIS In the past three decades, ASEAN has been the corner stone of Indonesia's foreign policy. But, things have changed rapidly, triggered by the economic crisis and its severe consequences starting from 1997.
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
Why has Indonesian privatization policy failed?
Why has Indonesian privatization policy failed?E. Yonnedi Ph.D Study Fellow Development Economics University of Manchester, UK msriley2@stud.man.ac.uk The privatization of Indonesian state-owned enterprises (BUMN, or SOE) was developed with the objectives of improving the efficiency of the...
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
12 ministers to visit Atambua
12 ministers to visit Atambua ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: Twelve cabinet ministers will visit Atambua in Belu regency next Wednesday to take a closer look at the East Nusa Tenggara town, which borders the newly born country of East Timor.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Business and
Business and globalizationFrom Suara Karya Millions of Indonesians rely on small and medium-size businesses for a living, with these businesses accounting for 94 percent of business activity in Indonesia.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
State suffers losses from unpaid import taxes
State suffers losses from unpaid import taxesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Each year the state suffers an average loss of Rp 8 trillion (US$909 million) in revenue from customs duties and import taxes, an official at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise said.
Sat, 04 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.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Rupiah Rates Jan. 3
Rupiah Rates Jan. 3 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 5,314.37 4,746.65 5,057.98 5,002.82 Brunei dollar 1 5,407.68 4,831.52 5,146.79 5,092.26 Canadian dollar 1 6,017.35 5,375.88 5,727.05 5,666.01 Swiss franc 1 6,734.02 6,017.84 6,409.14 6,342.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 3, 2003: Shares Close Change Trading Volume Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 675 -50 7,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 60 0 45,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 200 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 100 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 775 0...
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
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...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Again Taiwan hypocrisy
Again Taiwan hypocrisy I would like to comment on Taiwan's Derek Hsu's letter to The Jakarta Post on Dec. 30. It appears that Derek Hsu has advanced knowledge of terrorist attack as he argued that Chen Sui Bian's intended visit was a response to call for international help after the terrorist...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Coach for the chop after flop
Coach for the chop after flop SINGAPORE: The Tiger Cup has become more of a poisoned chalice for the Singapore national soccer coach as the city-state's football association prepared Friday to lower the axe on Jan Poulsen.