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Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Efficient Police
Efficient PoliceFrom 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
A.Chaedar Alwasilah
A.Chaedar Alwasilah Dean, Faculty of Language and Arts Indonesia University of Education (UPI) Bandung chaedar@bdg.centrin.net.id 2. Riza -- Implications of a U.S. attack on Iraq 1 x 30 Riza Sihbudi Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) Jakarta3.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
1. ARREST: 3 x 18
1. ARREST: 3 x 18 Surveillance, tip-offs and phone tapping aid in Samudra's arrest The Jakarta Post Agencies2. MEGA: 36 Mega lives in house belonging to state bank 3. IBRA: 1 x 45 Amien joins call for action against IBRA debtors 4. QURAN: 1 x 50 'AlQuran Seluler' offers new way to study the Koran 5.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
3,900 illegal migrants in S. Korea
3,900 illegal migrants in S. Korea JAKARTA: The government is coordinating with South Korean authorities to repatriate some 3,900 Indonesians working illegally in South Korea.Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said after meeting his South Korean counterpart, Choi Sung Hong, here on Friday...
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
RI soccer league reverts to old format
RI soccer league reverts to old formatThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian soccer governing body, the PSSI, has decided to revert to the old system of competition for the 2003 league season to pursue the revitalization of national soccer, PSSI chairman Agum Gumelar said here on Friday.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Golkar councillors sent to Bali ahead of election
Golkar councillors sent to Bali ahead of electionJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Just a week away from the Nov. 28 gubernatorial election, 34 legislators of the Golkar Party's South Sulawesi chapter left for Bali on Wednesday to avoid further division within the Golkar faction after rumors of...
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Mega lives in house belonging to state bank
Mega lives in house belonging to state bankFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For almost three years, President Megawati Soekarnoputri has lived in a house that cannot be categorized as an official residence.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Take firm action
Take firm action against GAMFrom Koran Tempo For many years the Acehnese have been suffering because of irresponsible acts by such secessionist groups as the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). The armed conflict in Aceh has inflicted untold suffering and claimed many lives on both sides -- the government...
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Belu police detain 17 Timorese
Belu police detain 17 Timorese KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Belu police have arrested at least 17 East Timor citizens since Tuesday for illegally entering Indonesia.East Nusa Tenggara Police spokesman Comr. I Wayan Dana said on Friday that most of the East Timorese came from Bobonaro district.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Cilandak Town Square, `mall with an attitude'
Cilandak Town Square, `mall with an attitude'Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There is Blok M with its Grande Pasaraya, Blok M Plaza, and the subterranean Blok M Mall -- popular hangout spots for Jakarta's youths, and there is Pondok Indah Mall for expatriate families and more affluent...
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Implications of a U.S. attack on Iraq
Implications of a U.S. attack on IraqRiza Sihbudi, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta The question whether or not the U.S. will attack Iraq seems increasingly irrelevant, than when it will strike.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
CAHB completes payment for Niaga
CAHB completes payment for NiagaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysian financial firm Commerce Asset-Holding Bhd. (CAHB) said it had deposited the full Rp 1.01 trillion (about US$114 million) payment to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) account to close the Bank Niaga divestment deal.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Indonesian child chess champ defeats King Kuzubov
Indonesian child chess champ defeats King KuzubovMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's own Andrean Susilodinata is continuing his winning streak at the World Youth Chess Championships in Greece with his latest defeat of Yuriy Kuzubov of the Ukraine in the eighth round on Thursday.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Floods in Jakarta
Floods in Jakarta Jakarta is still in danger of getting flooded this rainy season.Although it would not perhaps be as bad as last year's, utmost vigilance should nonetheless be maintained to anticipate the floods.It would be impossible to stop the viciousness of the flood.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Govt mulls giving houses to Habibie and Gus Dur
Govt mulls giving houses to Habibie and Gus DurFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is currently arranging the granting of houses for former president Abdurrahman Wahid and his predecessor B.J. Habibie in accordance with Law No. 7/1978.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, November 23, 2002
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, November 23, 2002Exhibitions* Sculpture Masih Ada Ruang Kosong by Adi Gunawan and Pande Wayan Mataram, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 (Tel. 0274- 560404), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., until Nov. 27.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
1. Banjir: 10 x 4 lines
1. Banjir: 10 x 4 linesAceh flood claims five, displaces thousands2. Sulsel: 22 x 2 linesGolkar councillors sent to Bali ahead of election3. Bakau: 40 x 1 line:Long delays expected along Java-Sumatra ferry route or Delays expected along Java-Sumatra ferry route4.
Sat, 23 Nov 2002
Amien joins call for action against IBRA debtors
Amien joins call for action against IBRA debtorsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais on Friday urged officials to drop plans to revoke criminal charges against ex-bankers who have not repaid trillions of rupiah in state loans, after senior officials appeared...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Malaysia, RI enjoy cordial ties despite problems
Malaysia, RI enjoy cordial ties despite problemsVeeramalla Anjaiah, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur Relations between Malaysia and its sprawling neighbor Indonesia are solid despite some problems and their different perspectives in regards current issues like haze, illegal Indonesian...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
LoI sets Nov. deadline for IBRA debtors
LoI sets Nov. deadline for IBRA debtorsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government promised the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it would take legal action against former bankers who misused trillions of rupiah in state funds, under a loan agreement it recently submitted to the IMF for approval.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Teachers attacked, Rp 49m gone
Teachers attacked, Rp 49m gone BOGOR: Two teachers were seriously injured after they were attacked on Wednesday afternoon by armed robbers who made off with Rp 49 million the victims had withdrawn from a Bank Lippo.A.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
What is wrong here?
What is wrong here? The front page of The Jakarta Post on Nov. 20 said: Police negotiating with pesantren over suspects.I do not know what is wrong with our country when the police have to negotiate with the leaders of Islamic boarding schools and it is a sensitive issue to conduct raids.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 22, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 22, 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.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Police to probe high profile crimes
Police to probe high profile crimes PEKANBARU, Riau: Riau police vowed on Thursday to investigate alleged crimes involving some high ranking regency officials in the province.The cases include alleged counterfeiting of university diplomas by Kampar regent Jefri Noer and Tanjung Balai Karimun deputy...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Asian leaders reveal favorite songs for `British Broadcasting Corp.' poll
Asian leaders reveal favorite songs for `British Broadcasting Corp.' pollAssociated Press, London Malaysia's prime minister is a Frank Sinatra fan, while the leader of the Philippines prefers the Carpenters.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Idul Fitri transportation fares
Idul Fitri transportation fares The Idul Fitri exodus is an annual affair for residents of big cities in the country at the end of the fasting month.As in previous years, transportation is the main problem for the government in helping the holidaymakers get to their hometowns.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
TNI demands 'Washington Post' apology
TNI demands 'Washington Post' apologyTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lawyers representing the Indonesian Military (TNI) rejected on Thursday a peaceful solution to their client's dispute with The Washington Post over a report of the military's alleged involvement in an ambush against...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Islam does not condone terrorism: Megawati
Islam does not condone terrorism: MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an attempt to reach out to the Muslim community, President Megawati Soekarnoputri emphasized the non-violent nature that Muslims should always strive for, saying that Islam never encouraged terrorism.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Legislators complete debates on revised 2003 budget
Legislators complete debates on revised 2003 budgetDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After weeks of intense debate, the House of Representatives' budget commission completed its revision of the 2003 state budget on Thursday, clearing the last hurdle for the House to approve it later this...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Committee endorses broadcast bill
Committee endorses broadcast billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After long deliberation, legislators and the government concluded on Thursday talks on the broadcast bill and agreed to bring it before a plenary meeting on Nov. 25 for endorsement.The bill will replace Law No.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
`Higher prices, less money for vendors'
`Higher prices, less money for vendors' The price of staple foods is rocketing ahead of the Idul Fitri celebration. But this does not mean that vendors in traditional markets are enjoying large profits. On the contrary, they have been complaining about slow business, as told to The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
TNI gives GAM ultimatum to sign peace accord
TNI gives GAM ultimatum to sign peace accordThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Using a stick or carrot tactic, the Indonesian Military (TNI) renewed its threat against Free Aceh Movement (GAM), that the rebels would face the most severe consequences should they fail to meet a Dec.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
`Barbie as Rapunzel' to hit TV
`Barbie as Rapunzel' to hit TVThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After the success of its best-selling debut video Barbie in the Nutcracker, America's favorite blonde doll is back this holiday season with Barbie as Rapunzel.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Bali Club, a disappointment
Bali Club, a disappointmentFrom TempoI have been very disappointed with the attitude and services of the Bali Club (PT Puri Loka Asri), of which I am a member.As Bali Club claims to have facilities at star-rated hotels such as the Sol Elite Marbella, the Mambruk Hotel, and the Lippo Carita Hotel in...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Ali Mazi wins gubernatorial election in SE Sulawesi
Ali Mazi wins gubernatorial election in SE SulawesiThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Candidates Ali Mazi and Yusran Silondae won a majority of votes in the election for governor and deputy governor conducted by the Southeast Sulawesi Legislative Council in Kendari on Thursday, to replace outgoing governor...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Rupiah Rates Nov.21
Rupiah Rates Nov.21 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,310.65 4,746.51 5,055.90 5,001.04Brunei dollar 1 5,360.57 4,793.24 5,103.42 5,050.28Canadian dollar 1 5,986.12 5,351.62 5,698.96 5,638.60Swiss franc 1 6,464.69 5,781.15 6,154.58 6,091.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Legislators skip sessions, important bills untouched
Legislators skip sessions, important bills untouchedKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) once again showed its lack of professionalism to the public on Thursday when its steering committee (Bamus) failed to form teams to deliberate the much- debated bills on...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Imam Samudra: Portrait of a bomber?
Imam Samudra: Portrait of a bomber? Imam Samudra, who has several aliases, the main suspect in the Oct. 12 Bali bombing who was arrested on Thursday, was known as an intelligent person among his friends.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
NGOs seeks court review against forestry ruling
NGOs seeks court review against forestry rulingMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An alliance of non-governmental organizations says it will file a judicial review with the Supreme Court against a controversial government regulation allowing mining in protected forests.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Press demand councillor transparency
Press demand councillor transparency MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Dozens of journalists in Makassar staged a protest on Wednesday in front of the city legislative council, demanding councillors to be more transparent.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Andrean wins in seventh round game in Greece
Andrean wins in seventh round game in GreeceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's sole competitor at the World Youth Chess Championship in Greece, Andrean Susilodinata beat David Recuero Guerra in the seventh round on Thursday."The seventh round matches started at 9:30 a.m. local (Greece) time.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
`Galungan': A day to ponder good and evil
`Galungan': A day to ponder good and evilI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Hindus (also called Bhakta) gathered for prayers at family shrines and temples to celebrate Galungan, a religious festival celebrating the victory of Dharma (good) over Adharma (evil).
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Italy downgrades its travel warning
Italy downgrades its travel warning JAKARTA: The Italian government downgraded on Thursday its travel warning from discouraging visits to Bali to a travel advisory urging its citizens to exercise maximum prudence and caution during their stay in the country's prime tourist destination.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Subdistrict fund to double
Subdistrict fund to doubleAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Though acknowledging its aid fund was ridden with corruption, the city administration announced on Thursday that it was increasing the fund for 242 poor subdistricts from Rp 54 billion this year to about Rp 130 billion next year.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Nike denies reducing shoe orders
Nike denies reducing shoe ordersMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Giant U.S. sports company Nike denies it has reduced its shoe orders from Indonesia, saying that orders this year are stable and will be similar to that of last year.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
U.S. envoy to meet cleric Gymnastiar
U.S. envoy to meet cleric Gymnastiar JAKARTA: U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Ralph L. Boyce will visit Bandung on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26, as part of his ongoing series of visits to important centers outside of Jakarta, according to a U.S. Embassy statement, released on Thursday.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
RI, U.S. plan bilateral free trade pact
RI, U.S. plan bilateral free trade pactRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia and the United States took the first step towards tearing down each others' trade barriers, as senior officials from both countries decided on Thursday to study the possibility against the backdrop...
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Rupiah Rates Nov.21
Rupiah Rates Nov.21 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,310.65 4,746.51 5,055.90 5,001.04Brunei dollar 1 5,360.57 4,793.24 5,103.42 5,050.28Canadian dollar 1 5,986.12 5,351.62 5,698.96 5,638.60Swiss franc 1 6,464.69 5,781.15 6,154.58 6,091.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaFridayMaghrib 5.54 p.m.SaturdayImsak 3:55 a.m.Subuh 4:05 a.m.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002
Investigation into Bali blasts
Investigation into Bali blastsFrom Suara Karya I would like to give two comments with regard to the many criticisms on the police investigation into the bomb case in Bali, particularly concerning the controversial arrest of Amrozi whom the police said as one of the suspects, but I would like to...