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Sun, 28 Dec 2003
Auction house makes name for itself in S'pore
Auction house makes name for itself in S'poreCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Singapore It seems that the Indonesian auction house Larasati is rapidly making an impression on the international art market in Singapore.
Sun, 28 Dec 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 28, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 28, 2003Exhibitions* Photo: Fratelli Alinari Italy: The One and Only - a Century of Phtography 1900/2000, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3812346, 3868172), Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., until Jan. 6.
Sun, 28 Dec 2003
Indonesians celebrate Christmas far from home
Indonesians celebrate Christmas far from homePrapti Widinugraheni, Contributor, Perth, Australia T'was two weeks before Christmas. Fairy lights adorn streets and houses, schools prepare end-of-year shows, holidays are planned and every commercial outlet promises the most spectacular Christmas event...
Sun, 28 Dec 2003
Two Thais among coalition troops slain in Iraq attacks
Two Thais among coalition troops slain in Iraq attacksAgencies Karbala, IraqArmed with car bombs, mortars and machine guns, insurgents launched three coordinated attacks in the southern city of Karbala on Saturday, killing four coalition soldiers, six Iraqi police officers and one civilian,...
Sun, 28 Dec 2003
Indonesians drown as ship sinks
Indonesians drown as ship sinks JAPAN: Four Indonesian sailors died and two were missing off the Japanese coast on Saturday after their boat sank in rough seas, the coast guard said.The Panamanian-registered Marina Iris sent a distress signal at around 1:40 a.m.
Sun, 28 Dec 2003
Two Thais among coalition troops slain in spate of Iraq attacks
Two Thais among coalition troops slain in spate of Iraq attacksAgencies, Karbala, Iraq Armed with car bombs, mortars and machine guns, insurgents launched three coordinated attacks in the southern city of Karbala on Saturday, killing four coalition soldiers, six Iraqi police officers and one...
Sun, 28 Dec 2003
Don't fall into the peril of 'pembantuism'
Don't fall into the peril of 'pembantuism'Jaqueline Mackenzie, Contributor, Jakarta Leaving aside bombs and bad air, there are many things to love about being an expat mother and homemaker -- "housewife" if you must -- in Jakarta.
Sun, 28 Dec 2003
Army vehicle rams minibus, kills 18
Army vehicle rams minibus, kills 18Slamet Susanto and Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Purwokerto An armored military vehicle crashed into a public transportation minibus on Saturday in Temanggung regency in Central Java, killing 18 people and injuring seven others.
Sun, 28 Dec 2003
Egyptian people trafficker jailed
Egyptian people trafficker jailed EGYPT: A Cairo court sentenced an Egyptian man to seven years in prison on Saturday for his role in the drowning of some 353 migrants on an overcrowded vessel in the Java Sea as they tried to reach Australia in 2001.
Sun, 28 Dec 2003
PDI-P submits list of legislative candidates
PDI-P submits list of legislative candidatesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) handed its list of legislative candidates to the General Elections Commission (KPU) on Saturday, becoming the first party to submit the names...
Sun, 28 Dec 2003
Fashion 2003: An elegant show of force from local designers
Fashion 2003: An elegant show of force from local designersMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta The past year gave reason for optimism in the fashion community. No fewer than 10 designers showed annual collections, a remarkable development since the monetary crisis hit the country in mid-1997.
Sun, 28 Dec 2003
Ban slapped on processed U.S. beef
Ban slapped on processed U.S. beefFitri Wulandari and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has banned the import of processed beef products from the United States indefinitely and instructed importers to withdraw the commodity from market shelves immediately to prevent...
Sun, 28 Dec 2003
Asian youths share thoughts on regional future
Asian youths share thoughts on regional futureKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Bangkok When the four Indonesian students concluded their shadow puppet play, the audience -- from several Asian countries -- in the ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel in Bangkok had just experienced a real taste of...
Sun, 28 Dec 2003
Now Showing
Now Showing The Soul (Horror/Thriller, 90 minutes) Starring Marcella Zalianty, Iqbal M. Pakula, Ananda George, David Rene. Directed by Nayato Fionuala.Frustratingly ridiculous Indonesian horror flick which tries too hard to be stylish to make up for a pedestrian script.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
Slum areas have plenty of potential to alleviate poverty
Slum areas have plenty of potential to alleviate povertyEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post JakartaThe absence of legal certainty and acknowledgement from the Jakarta administration has left people living in the capital's slums vulnerable to eviction, even though they may have the economic and social...
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
Hostage drama ends with injured workers
Hostage drama ends with injured workersTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor The hostage drama at textile manufacturer PT Idea Karya Indah (IKI), located at the 41.2 kilometer mark on the old Jakarta- Bogor road in Cibinong, ended on Thursday evening when dozens of police officers used force to...
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
Slum areas have plenty of potential to alleviate poverty
Slum areas have plenty of potential to alleviate povertyEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post JakartaThe absence of legal certainty and acknowledgement from the Jakarta administration has left people living in the capital's slums vulnerable to eviction, even though they may have the economic and social...
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
KPU needs Rp 800b for second-round election
KPU needs Rp 800b for second-round electionMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) will need Rp 800 billion to organize the second stage of the presidential elections, should this be necessary, KPU secretary-general Safder Yusacc said Friday.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
Waste begins to pile up before Bantar Gebang closure date
Waste begins to pile up before Bantar Gebang closure dateP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five days prior to the end of the contract to use Bantar Gebang dump in Bekasi municipality, garbage has started to pile up at temporary sites across the capital.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
JP/13/ENVIRO
JP/13/ENVIROBenefits Beyond Boundaries and Crisis Within A Review of Indonesia's Conservation Efforts in 2003Reed Merrill Contributor JakartaIndonesia is known around the world for its rich and beautiful natural heritage.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
Evictions to carry over into 2004
Evictions to carry over into 2004Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than 2,500 families will be evicted from their houses along Jl. Tanah Merah, Rawa Badak subdistrict, North Jakarta, and Pinang Ranti subdistrict, East Jakarta, in January.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
Legislators or gods?
Legislators or gods?From KompasAn editorial in Kompas (Sept. 3), questioning the propriety of legislators' behavior, truly resounds the voices of the helpless Indonesian people vis-a-vis the House of Representatives (DPR).
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
Impact of mad cow report played down
Impact of mad cow report played downSari P. Setiogi and A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The temporary ban on beef imports from the United States due to a report of mad cow disease will have little impact on Indonesia's hotel and restaurant business, a businesswoman says.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
Busway shelter construction still a work in progress
Busway shelter construction still a work in progressLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two workers rhythmically swing their hammers, smashing the concrete steps of the west stairway of the bridge in front of Bank Indonesia on Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
Reporter accuses soldier of brutality
Reporter accuses soldier of brutalityNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam A local reporter working for SCTV private television station, Muhammad Nasier, filed a complaint on Friday with the Aceh Military Operation Command in Lhokseumawe, North Aceh, after a soldier...
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
1. HOTEL -- 1 x 52
1. HOTEL -- 1 x 52 Yogyakarta hotels gear up for year-end festivities
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
Poso remains calm after bomb blast
Poso remains calm after bomb blast POSO, Central Sulawesi: The situation remained calm on Friday in the Central Sulawesi town of Poso following a bomb blast in a field two days ahead of Christmas.The police are continuing their investigation of the case.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
1. ENVIRO 1x35
1. ENVIRO 1x35 One tiny step forward in conservation effort 2. POLUSI 1x56 In Asia, pollution spreads as economies boom
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
RI-Malaysia relations remain strong in 2003
RI-Malaysia relations remain strong in 2003Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The relations between Indonesia and its neighbor Malaysia displayed a great deal of maturity and activity in 2003.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
Power crisis getting worse, darker than ever
Power crisis getting worse, darker than everFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The power crisis, which started several years ago, became worse this year and the problem is likely to continue haunting the nation in upcoming years.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
Kia to launch new models to take on Malaysian carmakers
Kia to launch new models to take on Malaysian carmakersAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur South Korea's Kia Motors and its Malaysian partner Naza Kia will launch four new car models next year mainly to take on national carmakers Proton and Perodua, a report said on Friday.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
1. Water ( 1 X 30 )
1. Water ( 1 X 30 ) 'Water bill needs more debate' 2. Terror ( 2 X 21) Police name two more suspects in Marriott blast 3. BRI2 (2 X 21 ) Prosecutors recover Rp 68.5b in BRI scam 4. KPU ( 1 X 32 ) KPU needs Rp 800b for second-round election 5. Asmuni ( 1 X 36 ) Police capture suspect in PKB murder
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
In Asia, pollution spreads as economies boom
In Asia, pollution spreads as economies boom Jason Szep Reuters SingaporeEvery two years, Indonesia loses about four million hectares of forest, an area roughly the size of Switzerland, to rapacious logging.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
No smoking, spitting in buses
No smoking, spitting in buses BOGOR: The municipal administration kicked off a public campaign on Friday against smoking and spitting inside public minivans -- which each can carry a maximum of 12 passengers -- much to the relief of non-smoking and salivating passengers.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
MUI's ruling on bank interest
MUI's ruling on bank interestFrom Media Indonesia I was surprised by a recent private TV program's running text regarding a ruling by the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI), which said that interest in conventional banks was not permitted by Islamic law.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
Police name two more suspects in Marriott bombing
Police name two more suspects in Marriott bombingAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post JakartaPolice announced the names on Friday of two more suspects in the deadly JW Marriott Hotel bombing as the result of a reenactment by two detained suspects, Ismail and Tohir, on Wednesday.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
Short-listing of candidates blamed for legislative registration delay
Short-listing of candidates blamed for legislative registration delayKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Various difficulties concerning the documents required of legislative candidates have prompted political parties to take longer before submitting their lists of candidates to the General...
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
After successful start, Lion Air eyes more expansion
After successful start, Lion Air eyes more expansion Budget airline Lion Air is considered to be one of Indonesia's success stories since the economic crisis hit the nation in 1997 and plunged many businesses into bankruptcy.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
Uncertainties linger in petroleum sector
Uncertainties linger in petroleum sectorFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The oil and gas sector started to pick up slowly this year after experiencing a slump last year, but uncertainties in the country's business environment will remain the main constraint for some time into the future.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
1. Sugar ( 1 x 35)
1. Sugar ( 1 x 35) Farmers take swipe at sugar producers 2. japan ( 2 x 17) Robust exports support Japan output 3. Mad (2 x 20) U.S. mad cow case tests consumer confidence 4. Jams (1 x 50) Jamsostek to increase bonds in 2004 asset composition
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
City parking joke
City parking joke If there were a competition for the most puzzling institution, the trophy could well go to the Jakarta City Administration for its puzzling flood control policy, the busway and the "three-in- one" traffic rule, but one that stands out most notably as a microcosm of all that is...
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
Banking sector picks up, flaws remain
Banking sector picks up, flaws remainDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It has been six years since the banking sector started its restructuring efforts. Still, while improvement in its financial health is undeniable, certain flaws remain -- indicating that the recovery process is still a...
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
Suspected drug dealer shot dead
Suspected drug dealer shot dead JAKARTA: South Jakarta Police shot dead a drug dealer on Thursday night in Pancoran, bringing the death toll of suspected drug dealers in their jurisdiction to 10 this year.Stefanus, 30, was caught red-handed selling illegal drugs to undercover police officers.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
Renewing and revitalizing the cities
Renewing and revitalizing the citiesSri-Edi Swasono, Economist, Jakarta We are witnessing cities in Indonesia becoming more and more haphazard in nature. Additionally, these cities lack specific characteristics and do not have a clear role nor function toward improving the welfare of residents.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
TV Today: Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:00 Travel10:30 Talk Show: Dialog Reformasi11:00 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Documentary2:00 Drama: Paviliun 212:30 English News Service3:00 Music3:30 News4:00 Indonesian Film6:00...
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
[b]Legal aid at the crossroads
Legal aid at the crossroads as YLBHI remains in limbo Frans H. Winarta Member of the Board of Trustees Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) Jakarta2. Pro29 -- Latin America's failed macroeconomic dictatorships 2 X 30 Macroeconomic dictatorship has failed in Latin AmericaEnrique Dussel Peters...
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
[b]Pakistan's
Pakistan's unhealthy dependence Iffat Idris The Dawn Asia News Network Karachi2. Swa -- Indonesian Perspective: Renewing and revitalizing the cities 1 X 30Renewing and revitalizing the cities Sri-Edi Swasono
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003Exhibitions* Photo: Fratelli Alinari Italy: The One and Only - a Century of Phtography 1900/2000, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3812346, 3868172), Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., until Jan. 6.
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
;JP;TARKO SUDIARNO
;JP;TARKO SUDIARNO ANPAc..r.. Kudu-Statue-TheftJP/19/KUDUKudu statues from Dieng draws thief's interestCharming Kudu statues at Javanese oldest templeTarko Sudiarno The Jakarta Post Wonosobo, Central JavaFor locals and adherents of the Javanese mysticism, Bima Temple is the most sacred of all...
Sat, 27 Dec 2003
Integrated concept imperative
Integrated concept imperativeFrom Warta KotaJakarta has its own concept of public transportation, but as was reported in the mass media lately, it has no integrated planning, so that the consequent impacts and excesses are not taken into account.