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Mon, 17 Nov 2003
One killed in illegal drag race
One killed in illegal drag raceTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid the police ban on drag races due to safety concerns, the combination of extreme speed and gambling highs took its toll in the wee hours on Saturday.
Mon, 17 Nov 2003
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JP/ /Hundreds of monkeys attack farmsSlamet Susanto The Jakarta Post YogyakartaHundreds of monkeys have attacked farms in the Yogyakarta village of Kapuharjo over the last few days, destroying crops. Head of the Sleman Agriculture and Forestry Office Ahmad Yulianto said that the monkeys had emerged...
Mon, 17 Nov 2003
Tanah Abang victims get Ramadhan blessings
Tanah Abang victims get Ramadhan blessingsP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 100 vendors displaced by the Tanah Abang textile market fire are counting their blessings at their makeshift stalls set up along the road next to the Kebon Melati basin in Central Jakarta.
Mon, 17 Nov 2003
Cambodia to host women's meeting
Cambodia to host women's meeting CAMBODIA: Some 200 women from different religious faiths and civil society groups will gather in Cambodia next week for the first regional conference to challenge the lack of governmental action in tackling violence against women, officials said on Sunday. The Nov.
Mon, 17 Nov 2003
3. UUHakim ( 2 x 27)
3. UUHakim ( 2 x 27) House to speed up law revision to build better judiciary 4. IFJ ( 2 x 20) Press told to do more to end discrimination 5. Corrupt ( 1 x 50) 'Indonesian law toothless against corruption'
Mon, 17 Nov 2003
* Headlines:Angry crowd siege police after death of terror
* Headlines:Angry crowd siege police after death of terror suspect 2 * National:Activists rally behind Papua probe 4 * Archipelago:One dies in aid distribution stampede 5 * Opinion:Lingering problems: Democracy, leadership 7 * City:PAM Jaya could face Rp 3t fine for contract termination 8 *...
Mon, 17 Nov 2003
Activists rally behind Papua probe
Activists rally behind Papua probeNetty Dharma Somba and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura/Jakarta Papuan human rights activists said they were prepared to support the planned investigation by the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) into alleged atrocities in the...
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
Taking the waters, and making a wish, at Guci hot springs
Taking the waters, and making a wish, at Guci hot springsAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Tegal, Central Java Guci in the regency of Tegal is known as a major tourist destination in Central Java for its mountainous landscape, cool air and natural hot springs believed to have healing and supernatural...
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
The Spice Garden: A proxy clash of civilizations
The Spice Garden: A proxy clash of civilizationsRich Simons, Contributor, Jakarta The Spice Garden Michael Vatikiotis, Equinox Publishing, Jakarta, 2003 253 ppNot too long ago (about four years, to be exact) and not too far away, there was an idyllic tropical isle called Noli, where the gentle...
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
New York City: Shining bright as a place for all the family
New York City: Shining bright as a place for all the familyRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, New York City, New York Fall in New York City is a romantic season, and probably the best time to visit the most dynamic and culturally diverse city in the world.
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
Smart shopping tips
Smart shopping tips Shopping can be a pleasure or a chore. If you know the secret, shopping can be fun, and more importantly, with good planning, you can guard yourself against the temptation of goods that you don't need.
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
Idul Fitri
Idul Fitri Keeping it fun and festive in the homeMaria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post Jakarta Hotels and restaurants may try their darndest to get people out to sample their wares on the special days of Idul Fitri, but tradition dies hard.
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
Ayu, Liu meet in ITF junior finals
Ayu, Liu meet in ITF junior finalsZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Liu Wan Ting and Ayu Fani Damayanti lived up to the billings to meet in the finals of the 2003 ITF Junior Tennis Championships after defeating their lower rated opponents in the semifinals at the Bung Karno tennis courts here...
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
Probe continues into abuse of housemaids despite move to settle amicably
Probe continues into abuse of housemaids despite move to settle amicablyP.C. Naommy and Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police have refused to drop charges against an employer accused of abusing her housemaids, despite efforts made by the victims' families to settle the matter amicably, an...
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
Sculptors carving out their place on the arts map
Sculptors carving out their place on the arts mapCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Amid the vibrancy of an art market dominated by works of painters, sculptors find themselves marginalized. Even large exhibitions and biennales only include a few sculptors, not to speak of their scant appearances...
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
Installment of governor opposed
Installment of governor opposedNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Opposition is mounting to the decision by the central government to install Brig. Gen. Abraham Octovianus Atururi as the acting governor of the newly established West Irian Jaya province.
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
'Republika' told to use its right to reply
'Republika' told to use its right to replyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) called on Saturday for the Republika daily to exercise its right to reply instead of resorting to legal action in response to a report run by The Jakarta Post which it says has damaged...
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
Sculptors carving out their place on the arts map
Sculptors carving out their place on the arts mapCarla Bianpoen Contributor JakartaAmid the vibrancy of an art market dominated by works of painters, sculptors find themselves marginalized. Even large exhibitions and biennales only include a few sculptors, not to speak of their scant appearances at...
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
Speaking in tongues: That ain't no way to treat a language
Speaking in tongues: That ain't no way to treat a language I was at a coffee shop with a couple of friends, catching up on gossip before we had to return to our dreary offices, when a young woman at the next table turned to us and asked in American- accented English whether she could have a light.
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
Kimchi: Korea strives to keep tradition on the menu
Kimchi: Korea strives to keep tradition on the menuHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Seoul A cloyingly sharp smell hung in the air at the aT Center's exhibition hall here, site of Kimchi Expo 2003 last week.
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
Feeling the heat at the Ciater hot springs
Feeling the heat at the Ciater hot springsT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Ciater, West Java A row of people sat at the side of a shallow lake with a small waterfall that stands amid a beautiful natural setting.
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
Onno build bridges across the digital divide
Onno build bridges across the digital divideVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta When Onno Purbo walks into a room, it immediately lightens up. Relaxed, easy going and gregarious, strangers might assume he is a grad student meeting old friends.
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
Mob burns down courthouse after priest sentenced
Mob burns down courthouse after priest sentencedJemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Thousands of local residents set ablaze a district courthouse on Flores Island on Saturday, shortly after a judge declared guilty a local Catholic leader in a defamation case.
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
Shoppers start flocking to shopping malls
Shoppers start flocking to shopping mallsRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Not even bomb threats can stop shoppers from flocking to Indonesian malls during the months of November and December, as their only concern is to get everything they need to celebrate Idul Fitri, Christmas and the New Year.
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
Hypermarkets offer special incentives to attract buyers
Hypermarkets offer special incentives to attract buyersDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta Shopping can be exhausting sometimes, especially if you are fasting and you have yet to pick up all the items on your shopping list for the Idul Fitri holiday.
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
Getting there
Getting there Ciater is located 32 kilometers from Bandung, the capital of West Java, and 185 kilometers from Jakarta.If you are driving from Jakarta, take Cikampek toll road. Exit at the Sadang Gate, proceeding in the direction of Subang, passing the small town called Kalijati.
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
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JP; ANPAc..r.. JP/19/R00 TV today JP/19/TV.TB.30" .90"TV Program: Sunday, November 16, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Utama7:00 Cartoon8:00 TV Drama: Mat Angin9:00 Children's Program: Bando11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m.
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
Fasting: How to do it safely during pregnancy
Fasting: How to do it safely during pregnancyMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Being pregnant and fasting during the holy month of Ramadhan are blessings for Muslim women, but they may find themselves confused when the two come together at the same time.
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
Rebel leader jailed for 17 years
Rebel leader jailed for 17 yearsTeuku Agam Muzakir, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam The Lhokseumawe District Court sentenced on Saturday a commander of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM)'s armed wing to 17 years in prison for treason, illegal arms possession and extortion.
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
Idul Fitri: Keeping decorations fun and festive
Idul Fitri: Keeping decorations fun and festiveMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hotels and restaurants may try their darndest to get people out to sample their wares on the special days of Idul Fitri, but tradition dies hard.
Sun, 16 Nov 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 16, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 16, 2003Exhibitions* An exhibition of over 100 terracottas from the Majapahit Kingdom period, 13th-15th century, East Java and other parts of the archipelago. The Royal Treasures Room, Dharma Mulia Galleries, Jl. Ciputat Raya No. 50 (Tel. 7492850), 9 a.m.
Sat, 15 Nov 2003
Jail term sought for alleged aid thief
Jail term sought for alleged aid thief AMBON, Maluku: Prosecutors demanded the Ambon District Court here on Friday sentence local government official Abdul Kadir Touwe to seven years in jail for embezzling aid destined for refugees.
Sat, 15 Nov 2003
Losing Sunu looks
Losing Sunu looks ahead for Australia Zakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta Sunu Wahyu Trijati failed to advance to the semifinals of the ITF Indonesia Junior Tennis Championships 2003 and the young Indonesian tennis star said he learned much from defeat ahead of his debut in the Junior Australian...
Sat, 15 Nov 2003
Exodus routes prone to flood, landslides
Exodus routes prone to flood, landslidesSEMARANG: Routes mostly taken during the annual Idul Fitri mass exodus in Central Java region, including along pantura -- the Central Java north coast lane -- and the central and southern parts of the province are considered to be prone to floods and...
Sat, 15 Nov 2003
Democracy, Bekasi style
Democracy, Bekasi styleFrom Warta KotaThe election of the regent of Bekasi recently was marked by the losers being allowed to outrageously exert such pressure on the election committee that it annulled the outcome of the polls.
Sat, 15 Nov 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 14, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 14, 2003 ________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Sat, 15 Nov 2003
Malls do their best to lure shoppers but remain vigilant
Malls do their best to lure shoppers but remain vigilantRudijanto Contributor Jakarta Not even bomb threats can stop shoppers from flocking to Indonesian malls during the months of November and December, as their only concern is to get everything they need to celebrate Idul Fitri, Christmas and the...
Sat, 15 Nov 2003
Street children to get a dorm
Street children to get a dorm JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday his administration planned to build dormitories on six hectares of land in Ciangir, Tangerang, to house up to 8,158 street children.
Sat, 15 Nov 2003
Retrial for jailed Anwar urged
Retrial for jailed Anwar urgedMALAYSIA: Two opposition parties on Friday pressed newly installed Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to order a retrial for jailed former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim, a victim of political conspiracy.
Sat, 15 Nov 2003
Rupiah Rates Nov.14
Rupiah Rates Nov.14 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling BuyingAustralian dollar------1 6,507.57 5,782.26 6,177.93 6,111.66 Brunei dollar----------1 5,244.43 4,660.43 4,978.78 4,925.93 Canadian dollar--------1 6,952.84 6,176.95 6,600.65 6,528.84 Swiss franc------------1 6,762.10 6,008.
Sat, 15 Nov 2003
Low salaries breed corruption?
Low salaries breed corruption?From Suara KaryaThe news on the finance minister's denial of corruption being linked to civil servants' low salaries was interesting to note. It is widely believed that the actions of those in positions of power harm the low-ranking civil servants.
Sat, 15 Nov 2003
Samarinda sarong being sidelined
Samarinda sarong being sidelinedRusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda, East Kalimantan Thirty-five-year-old Tabbe was sitting before her loom, which was half her age. In the 1980s, the mother of three bought it for only Rp 250,000. Now and again, she loosened the yarn that was getting tangled.
Sat, 15 Nov 2003
Hotels gear up for Idul Fitri programs
Hotels gear up for Idul Fitri programsYOGYAKARTA: Although the Idul Fitri holiday, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadhan, is still 10 days away, star-rated hotels in this ancient city have already begun to promote special holiday programs.
Sat, 15 Nov 2003
Man dies of too much coffee
Man dies of too much coffee TANGERANG: Too much caffeine is bad for your heart, doctor says. But heartbroken Yanto Linko, 61, who formerly a successful ceramic businessman, took up to 15 cups of coffee every day in the whole week until his neighbors found him dead late on Thursday on his rent house...
Sat, 15 Nov 2003
Police will question VP's son over assault
Police will question VP's son over assaultDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police will summon Ivan Haz, son of Vice President Hamzah Haz, as a witness in an assault case involving a car dealer.
Sat, 15 Nov 2003
Losing Sunu looks ahead for Australia
Losing Sunu looks ahead for Australia Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sunu Wahyu Trijati failed to advance to the semifinals of the ITF Indonesia Junior Tennis Championships 2003 and the young Indonesian tennis star said he learned much from defeat ahead of his debut in the Junior Australian...
Sat, 15 Nov 2003
AP;HHR;
AP;HHR; ANPAi..r.. ATW-Australia-ETimor-Oil Australia accused of delaying oil talks JP/11/ATW Australia accused of delaying oil talks AUSTRALIA: East Timor's prime minister on Friday accused Australia of deliberately dragging out talks aimed at bolstering his impoverished nation's share of billions...
Sat, 15 Nov 2003
Korean warships to visit RI
Korean warships to visit RI JAKARTA: Three of South Korea's latest warships will pay a four-day visit to Indonesia next week to strengthen friendship between the two countries' Navies.The South Korean Embassy said in a statement here on Friday that the three warships -- ROKS Yangmanchoon, ROKS...
Sat, 15 Nov 2003
Abuse of female migrant workers
Abuse of female migrant workersFrom Media IndonesiaCases of rape or torture involving Indonesia's female migrant workers (TKW), as frequently reported by the mass media, apparently have not motivated Islamic organizations to act.
Sat, 15 Nov 2003
'TNI may still guard vital places'
'TNI may still guard vital places'Yuni Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto clarified his statement over the military's plan to quit providing protection at several vital installations, saying soldiers may still do the task in the event of...