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Mon, 26 Nov 2001
House set to approve Da'i as new police chief
House set to approve Da'i as new police chiefAbu Hanifah and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If you want to place a bet on who will become the new police chief, choose Comr. Gen. Da'i Bachtiar. And expect an almost certain win.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Taufik Kiemas donates Rp 250m for the disabled in North Sumatra
Taufik Kiemas donates Rp 250m for the disabled in North SumatraApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post , Medan President Megawati Soekarnoputri's husband Taufik Kiemas donated Rp 250 million on Saturday to a fund for a disabled children's foundation in Medan, North Sumatra.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Habibie's lawyer blames Akbar
Habibie's lawyer blames Akbar Former president B.J. Habibie's lawyer blamed Akbar Tandjung for not coordinating with ministers assigned to handle the social safety net (JPS) in connection with the alleged misappropriation of Rp 40 billion (US$4 million) of funds belonging to the State Logistics...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Misuari's arrest will lead to peaceful polls: Arroyo
Misuari's arrest will lead to peaceful polls: ArroyoAgencies, Zamboanga, Philippines Key polls in a Moro self-rule area in the troubled southern Philippines should be peaceful after the arrest of renegade Moro leader Nur Misuari, President Gloria Arroyo said on Sunday.Arroyo urged some 1.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Emmy Fitri
Emmy Fitri The Jakarta Post Jakarta Ahead of the holiday season, many shopping malls and department stores are offering hefty discounts and special prices in a bid to attract shoppers, but the Indonesian Consumer Foundation (YLKI) warned the public to be more critical in responding to offers, to...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
JP/rbw
JP/rbw ONE MONTH TO GO: It is still a month away, but hotels and recreation centers in Jakarta and other major cities in the country have been busy preparing to welcome the New Year. Here stock traders cheerfully blow trumpets to welcome the year 2001.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
1. IMO (4x12)
1. IMO (4x12)RI retains position at UN maritime watchdog 2. Fund2 (2x30)Domestic uncertainties to overshadow recovery fund 3. Fund (2x18)Thai Recovery Fund focuses on SMEs 4. Banker (2x18) Bleak Christmas looming for Asian bankers5. Gas (2x18)New oil, gas reserves discovered in China 6.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Judicial review may be problematic
Judicial review may be problematicJ. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta I have too frequently referred to the three fundamental defects of the 1945 Constitution: The creation of an institution of unlimited power, controlled by and accountable to no one, which is the People's...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Pele to visit Singapore after WCup draw
Pele to visit Singapore after WCup draw SINGAPORE: Brazilian soccer legend Pele will visit Singapore in early December as part of an Asian trip that will also include his involvement in the World Cup draw in South Korea, sponsors MasterCard International have said.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Firecrackers
Firecrackers not appropriateFrom Warta Kota I was relieved by the firm attitude of Jakarta City's Police Chief, Sofyan Jacoeb, on producers as well as traders of firecrackers, as reported by Warta Kota on Nov. 16.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Distribution of fuel
Distribution of fuelFrom Media Indonesia Last April I wrote to Media Indonesia, giving a suggestion about how to secure fuel distribution, and received much criticism via e-mail afterward. The writers threatened me and accused me of causing them to lose a means of earning income.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
JP/FESTIVE
JP/FESTIVEBali Offering joyous festivities for old and young OR Celebrate your holiday in style on the Island of the GodsORCelebrate your holiday in style in BaliRita A. Widiadana and I Wayan Juniarta The Jakarta Post Denpasar Let's cherish the year that has almost passed and welcome the one to...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Page 7
Page 7 Photo caption AN EXPRESSION OF SOLIDARITY: Yogyakarta Governor Sultan Hamengkubuwono X (left) shakes hands with a landslide victim in Kedungrong village in Samigaluh, Kulonprogo regency while others look on.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Ari to hear sentence demand Dec.3
Ari to hear sentence demand Dec.3 JAKARTA: Ari Haryo Wibowo, alias Ari Sigit, a grandson of former president Soeharto who is charged with the illegal possession of 70 bullets, is expected to hear on Dec.3 the nature of the sentence that state prosecutors wish to see imposed on him.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Indonesia maintains position at UN maritime watchdog
Indonesia maintains position at UN maritime watchdogThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has succeeded in retaining its position on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the period between 2002 and 2003, after its commitment to aims of the organization was questioned by other...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Japan Foundation offers international exchanges
Japan Foundation offers international exchanges The Japan Foundation was established in 1972 as a special legal entity under the auspices of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The purpose of the foundation is to efficiently carry out activities for international cultural exchange.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
ERP, a key success factor in IT implementation
ERP, a key success factor in IT implementationZatni Arbi, Columnist, Brisbane, Australia, zatni@cbn.net.id A story has been going around that some Garuda Indonesia passengers got extremely enraged recently when they arrived late at one of the airline's airport check-in counters, to find that their...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Volkswagen to invest US$31b between 2002 and 2006
Volkswagen to invest US$31b between 2002 and 2006 Agence France-Presse Germany Volkswagen, the leading car maker in Europe, plans to invest some 31 billion euros (US$27 billion) between 2002 and 2006, it announced on Friday.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Does Islam oppose gender equality?
Does Islam oppose gender equality?Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Islam has been widely perceived as a religion that does not respect gender equality. Many, including Muslims, believe that Islamic doctrine views women as subservient to men or their husbands whose wishes they are...
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
Shangri-la dispute continues
Shangri-la dispute continues JAKARTA: The management of Shangri-la hotel in Jakarta has denied that the International Labor Organization (ILO) had ordered it to reemploy former workers dismissed after a strike last year.
Mon, 26 Nov 2001
JP/3/INSIGHT
JP/3/INSIGHTJudicial review may be problematicNumerous problems have arisen that have made people's lives miserable because of discriminatory laws and government regulations that discriminate against people because of their racial or religious backgrounds.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
A ringing success
A ringing successAsniar Sahab, Contributor, Jakarta When she was in the early stages of her pregnancy, Mira Sayogo was still on the catwalk for Sebastian Gunawan's and Oscar Lawalata's solo fashion shows.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Streets of Jakarta not paved in gold
Streets of Jakarta not paved in goldEmmy Fitri and Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta stands out like a gleaming beacon to the rest of the country, attracting a wave of migrants each year. And the largest influx of migrants to the capital takes place each year following Idul Fitri, when...
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Pick of the Flicks
Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC (Tel. 5256351) The One 15:00 19:05 21:15 Joy Ride 15:40 19:45 21:45 Ride with the Devil 15:00 19:05 21:15 The Score 15:40 19:45 21:45 Captain Corelli's Mandolin 15:00 19:05 21:15Senayan (Tel.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Villagers offer thanks with sacred 'mondosio' ritual
Villagers offer thanks with sacred 'mondosio' ritual Tawangmangu, a small resort town on the northwestern slope of Mount Lawu in southeastern Central Java, is a popular holiday destination known for its invigorating mountain air as well as its traditional rituals.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
A former singer and actress, and now a successful emcee and
A former singer and actress, and now a successful emcee and television presenter, Becky Tumewu has worn many hats in her career. Now married and a mother, Becky takes some time out of her hectic schedule to sit down with us and provide some insight into her life.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Lesbians in Indonesia are living in the shadows
Lesbians in Indonesia are living in the shadowsChristiani Tumelap, Contributor, Jakarta You might be able to keep all your moral and religious objections to yourself when it comes to a lesbian acquaintance at work or college, and treat them as you would any other female colleague.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Indonesian Comic part 2, The British Council, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Dec. 31. * Painting Untuk Semua Umur, AIR Rumah Seni, Jl. Teuku Cik Di Tiro no.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
'I've never forgotten my dream to be a singer'
'I've never forgotten my dream to be a singer'Sri Ramadani, Contributor, Jakarta Becky Tumewu has been through a number of career changes in her life. First she was a singer, then a comic actor and a broadcaster for youth radio station Prambors in Jakarta.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
U.S. embassy staff come 'home'
U.S. embassy staff come 'home'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While continuing to warn Americans against traveling to Indonesia unless absolutely necessary, the U.S. government has allowed its embassy personnel and their families, who left Indonesia because of perceived threats, to return.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Migration to Jakarta highlights an alarming social gap
Migration to Jakarta highlights an alarming social gap or Migration to Jakarta: Stories of success and shame or Migrants discover streets of the city not paved with goldEmmy Fitri and Ivy Susanti The Jakarta Post Jakarta Jakarta stands out like a gleaming beacon to the rest of the country,...
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Off-road driving in comfort of a sedan
Off-road driving in comfort of a sedanHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Up on the hill in Sentul, near Bogor in West Java, on land where a housing complex is planned to be built, driving instructor Fritz Lanio from Germany sat comfortably behind the steering wheel."Ready?" he asked.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Celebrate your holiday in style in Bali
Celebrate your holiday in style in BaliRita A. Widiadana and I Wayan Juniarta, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Let's cherish the year that has almost passed and welcome the one to come with joy and glory. This is a happy moment to celebrate with your loved ones.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
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Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Warm up with a meal of rabbit 'state'
Warm up with a meal of rabbit 'state' The glowing afternoon sun provided light but very little warmth, and the gentle breeze added to the peaceful atmosphere. To the east, the Grojogan Sewu waterfall thunderously disgorged its sparkling stream.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
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Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Surprise, regret mark evaluation time for fitness fanatics
Surprise, regret mark evaluation time for fitness fanaticsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was the day of reckoning, a time to stand up and be counted. And pinched, put through a grueling step test and measured, to see how Jeff and Heidi had done after a month of their three-month fitness trial program.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Imaniar's spouse detained
Imaniar's spouse detained JAKARTA: Police detained Mohammed Malcom Don, the Singaporean husband of local singer Imaniar Noer Said, for allegedly assaulting employees of Ayer island, Kepulauan Seribu, on Nov. 18, his lawyer Ariyanto Bakri said on Saturday.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Budiman knew hijacker
Budiman knew hijackerD. Ian Hopper, Associated Press, Washington An Indonesian man charged with document fraud knew Mohammed Atta because the two attended the same mosque in Germany, but he had not seen the hijacker since he came to the United States, his lawyer said on Friday.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaSundayMaghrib 5:56 p.m.Monday Imsak 3:56 a.m.Subuh 4:06 a.m.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 3:00 a.m. Ramadhan Program 5:00 Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Program 9:30 Music 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Documentary 12:00 p.m. Traditional Comedy 1:30 Religious Teachings 2:00 News 2:30 Children's Program 3:30 Documentary 4:30 Cartoon 5:00 Documentary...
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
On the shelves
On the shelvesLarung; By Ayu Utami; Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia, in cooperation with Jurnal Kebudayaan Kalam, 2001; 259 pp; Rp 30,000 After three years, 55,000 copies sold (and counting) and a bit of skepticism about whether she really wrote it herself, author Ayu Utami has published the sequel to...
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Vietnamese painter ...
Vietnamese painter ...Mehru Jaffer Contributor Jakarta The art of Thi D. Nguyen follows in the spiritual footsteps of Zen Buddhist monks. He makes the space on his canvases look empty, even though they are full of detail.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Thi D. Nguyen: A painter with the soul of a monk
Thi D. Nguyen: A painter with the soul of a monkMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta The art of Thi D. Nguyen follows in the spiritual footsteps of Zen Buddhist monks. He makes the space on his canvases look empty, even though they are full of detail.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
`Kompas' TV goes on air Sunday
`Kompas' TV goes on air Sunday JAKARTA: A new TV channel will officially begin broadcasting on Sunday, marking the debut of the Kompas-Gramedia group, the nation's largest publishing house, in the television broadcast industry.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Anita Sarawak Happy to be home again
Anita Sarawak Happy to be home againHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Singer/entertainer Anita Sarawak greeted a group of reporters recently.Anita who?If you grew up in the 1970s or early 1980s, you are probably familiar with the Singapore-born entertainer.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
'Jelangkung' a guilty pleasure
'Jelangkung' a guilty pleasureJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta When American movie director Sam Raimi made his breakthrough in 1982 with Evil Dead, critics and audiences alike raved about his ability to create an extremely entertaining horror film on a shoestring budget.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
The best places for a sip of tea in Jakarta
The best places for a sip of tea in JakartaSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta A great deal of scientific evidence has been gathered on the health benefits of drinking tea. According to some experts, drinking one or more cups of tea a day can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and some types...
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Activists call for intensive campaign against unsafe sex
Activists call for intensive campaign against unsafe sexMaria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post JakartaThe 18-year-old "Maya" thought the world had ended for her when her doctor confirmed that she was pregnant. She thought she was just having her first ever intimate relationship.
Sun, 25 Nov 2001
Sculptor does not clown around with his art
Sculptor does not clown around with his artA Christiant Kusuma, Contributor, Yogyakarta Those who have patronized a McDonald's fast-food restaurant anywhere in the world are no doubt familiar with the red-haired, balloon-nosed figure of Ronald McDonald.