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Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Police to summon Al Chaidar
Police to summon Al ChaidarThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police will summon the spokesman of Darul Islam (DI), Al Chaidar, to explain his statement that three splinter factions of the former separatist group were involved in the recent bombing of Petra Church in North Jakarta and the grenade attack on...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Consumers give thumbs down to economic prospect
Consumers give thumbs down to economic prospectThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consumer confidence in Indonesia, the main engine that fueled economic growth by an impressive 2.38 percent in the third quarter, fell dramatically last month, which could spell trouble for Indonesia if this translates into...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Deadline set for North Sumatra unregistered fishing boats
Deadline set for North Sumatra unregistered fishing boatsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The North Sumatran authorities have issued a final ultimatum to more than 12,600 fishing vessels that lack the necessary documents to fish in the province's waters, saying that any vessels ignoring the...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Traffic jams at toll roads
Traffic jams at toll roadsFrom Warta KotaWhen not caused by accidents, traffic jams on toll roads are often due to hour-long queues that build up at the exit points.To overcome this problem, I suggest that PT Jasa Marga, the company that operates the toll roads, provide a team of collectors to...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Concern over Telkom scandal
Concern over Telkom scandal The news about the forensic audit carried out by Pricewaterhouse Cooper (PwC) on PT Telkom Tbk is very disappointing. The audit revealed the mismanagement and fraud of hundreds of millions of rupiah in the operational cooperation (KSO) between Telkom and PT Ariawest...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Police deny receiving suspected anthrax letter for testing
Police deny receiving suspected anthrax letter for testingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police Forensic Laboratory denied on Saturday that it had received a suspected anthrax-contaminated letter for testing from the Indonesian foreign ministry, an officer said on Saturday.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Public disappointment
Public disappointmentFrom GammaThe multi-faceted crisis, which has hit all Indonesians, has not weakened but become stronger as the days wear on. Various kinds of tricks and strategies, which some administrative experts have studied and applied, have failed to expel the giant crisis from this...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 3:00 a.m. Ramadhan Program 4:30 Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:05 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Song 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Talk Show 4:00 Quiz 4:30 Ramadhan Program 6:30 TV...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
King returns after a surgery in S'pore
King returns after a surgery in S'pore MALAYSIA: The King of Malaysia returned home on Sunday after recent heart surgery in Singapore, officials in Kuala Lumpur said.King Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, 75, flew by special aircraft into the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and was welcomed back by...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
1. Tunggu: 36 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 10
1. Tunggu: 36 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 10 Police to summon Al Chaidar 2. Vendors: 50 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 23 Tailors swamped by orders 3. Letter: 28 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 28 Police lab yet to receive suspected anthrax letter 4. RSCM: 40 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 36 RSCM urged to improve medical services
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Stop Afghan bombing
Stop Afghan bombing Indonesian Islamic organizations, including political parties, held a meeting with United States Ambassador Ralph L. Boyce in Jakarta recently, urging the U.S. to stop military action against Afghanistan.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Consumer confidence falls
Consumer confidence fallsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consumer confidence in Indonesia, the main engine that fueled economic growth by an impressive 2.38 percent in the third quarter, fell dramatically last month, which could spell trouble for Indonesia if this translates into consumer spending.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
1. Taiwan (2x8)
1. Taiwan (2x8) Taiwan trade body criticizes RI's labor law 2. Garu (1x26) Garuda plans second hub in Bali 3. Dana (2x18) Consumer confidence falls: Danareksa
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Police investigating molotov case
Police investigating molotov case JAKARTA: Pulo Gadung Police are still investigating the seizure of 24 molotov cocktails from a flat in Pulo Mas apartment block, East Jakarta, last Friday, an official announced."We have yet to find the suspects but we have named four people as witnesses," Adj.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
ILO asks Shangri-la to reemploy workers
ILO asks Shangri-la to reemploy workers JAKARTA: The International Labor Organization (ILO) has asked the management of the five star Shangri-la Hotel to reemploy its dismissed workers.ILO said in a press release over the weekend that it also urged the Indonesian government to make sure that all...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
10 Indonesians held in U.S.
10 Indonesians held in U.S. The Indonesian government is approaching the U.S. authorities to release 10 or more Indonesian nationals held in New Hampshire for overstaying their visas, foreign minister Hassan Wirayuda said on Saturday.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Indonesia faces torture questions from UN committee
Indonesia faces torture questions from UN committeeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's human rights record comes under international scrutiny this week as the United Nations Committee against Torture in Geneva begins a review of a report filed by Jakarta concerning its commitment to abiding by...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
I. Christianto
I. Christianto Contributor Jakarta Large retail chains keep on expanding Like other nations in Asia and other parts of the world, the retail industry in Indonesia has evolved significantly from poor traditional markets and modest kiosks to sophisticated hypermarkets and superstores.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
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Tight rupiah trading expected this week 2. Wall (3X14) Solid gains in U.S. markets ahead of holiday 3. ABN (2 X30) Beware risks in Asian stock rally: ABN Amro 4. Russia (2 X 20) Russia undecided on plan to avoid oil price war 5. OIL (1 X40) Oil price to give growth fuel-injected boost
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Theys' death fuels Indonesian Papua freedom call
Theys' death fuels Indonesian Papua freedom callTomi Soetjipto, Reuters, Sentani, Irian Jaya The mysterious death of a separatist chief in Irian Jaya (locals prefer to call it Papua) has bolstered calls for independence in the remote province, pouring cold water on Jakarta's efforts to win over...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Bulls whip up a frenzy on race day
Bulls whip up a frenzy on race dayYoni Astuti, Contributor, Sumenep, East Java Every competitor has to have the will to win. But it came as an unexpected shock to Matlani Basir, a 50-year-old employee at Torjon II elementary school in Sumenep, Madura island in East Java.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
RSCM urged to improve medical services
RSCM urged to improve medical servicesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The mission of the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) is to provide comprehensive and affordable medical services to all walks of life.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Who is stealing the teak trees?
Who is stealing the teak trees? KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Muna Regent Ridwan ordered local police to release 200 villagers suspected of stealing teak logs from the forest in the regency and to drop the case against them.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Sukarno's teaching still relevant
Sukarno's teaching still relevantFrom Rakyat MerdekaI respond to the polemic as to whether or not Marhaenism -- the Indonesian National Party (PNI) ideology to eliminate poverty developed and adopted by the late first president Bung Karno -- is still relevant in solving Indonesia's current problems.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Fiscal outlook distressing
Fiscal outlook distressing However chief economics minister Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti attempts to dispel concerns over the government's severe cash- flow problems, actual developments are showing disturbing trends.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Myanmar bests RI in canoeing
Myanmar bests RI in canoeing JAKARTA: The Myanmar canoeing team bested its Indonesian counterpart at the Association of Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN) Canoeing Championships, which were held from last Monday until Thursday in Malaysia, by taking 12 gold medals, 11 silvers and seven bronzes from...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Looking at some gems outside Microfost
Looking at some gems outside MicrofostVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta The news lately has been filled with Microsoft, Microsoft and more Microsoft.The gigantic Redmond, Washington-based company has recently settled (subject to approval) their anti-trust case with the U.S.
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
'I would rather be smart than beautiful'
'I would rather be smart than beautiful'Muara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Karenina, 18, shot to fame soon after her debut as a model in 1997, and has since remained one of the most sought-after models in town.
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Making, and explaining, the decision on wear a head scarf
Making, and explaining, the decision on wear a head scarfSirikit Syah, Contributor, London A difficult question for me to answer and one I have been asked several times, is, "Why do you wear a head scarf?"In Indonesia, some of my colleagues and friends have asked me that question and in London,...
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Making, and explaining, the decision on wear a head scarf
Making, and explaining, the decision on wear a head scarfSirikit Syah, Contributor, London A difficult question for me to answer and one I have been asked several times, is, "Why do you wear a head scarf?" In Indonesia, some of my colleagues and friends have asked me that question and in London,...
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
RI role in Afghanistan depends on merit
RI role in Afghanistan depends on meritPriscilla Cheung, Associated Press, New York Indonesia's role in any international force in Afghanistan depends on whether the post-Taliban government "merits the support," the Indonesian foreign minister said Friday.
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Large chains keep on expanding
Large chains keep on expandingI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta Like other nations in Asia and other parts of the world, the retail industry in Indonesia has evolved significantly from poor traditional markets and modest kiosks to sophisticated hypermarkets and superstores.
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Sweet vermicelli to enliven Idul Fitri
Sweet vermicelli to enliven Idul FitriMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta Toward the end of Ramadhan, Muslims in Pakistan brim with a sense of goodness about themselves and the world around them.Having fulfilled an important obligation by fasting for an entire month they feel that they have taken...
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Lombok's tourist industry takes another beating
Lombok's tourist industry takes another beatingWahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Senggigi, Lombok There are about 10 tourists at the shuttle bus stop in Padangbai harbor, Bali, taking a few refreshments as they wait for the ferry to Lombok.
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Ethnic-centered for sophistication
Ethnic-centered for sophisticationMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Ethnic-style attire will challenge the array of elegant gowns as the vogue for Indonesian women's wear next year according to the Fashion Trend 2002 show organized by the Indonesian Fashion Designers' Association (IPMI) last week.
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Shopping malls become trendsetters
Shopping malls become trendsettersBenny Sindhunata, BIRO data center Shopping malls and plazas in big cities particularly in Greater Jakarta have played a significant role as trendsetters in the dynamic development of the country's retail industry.
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Lontar Foundation opening new avenues for literature
Lontar Foundation opening new avenues for literatureCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta The Lontar Foundation, which has built a reputation for promoting Indonesian literature and culture, has established the Lontar Literary Awards to mark its 15th anniversary early next year.
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Personal trainers: Providing the motivation to get going
Personal trainers: Providing the motivation to get goingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's now almost three weeks since Jeff and Heidi began a specially designed three-month fitness program. Their recipe for success is taking time, effort, initiative and also the added help of a personal trainer.
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Muslims in Pakistan and Indonesia share fasting faith
Muslims in Pakistan and Indonesia share fasting faithMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta The first revelations of the Koran were received by Prophet Muhammad in the heart of the Arabian desert some 1400 years ago and, until today, his followers around the world refrain from taking food or drink...
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Papuans shed tears in Theys' funeral
Papuans shed tears in Theys' funeralR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Sentani Intense grief gripped Sentani, Irian Jaya, on Saturday morning as more than 10,000 mourners attended the burial of pro-independence Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) chairman Theys Hiyo Eluay, 63.
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Refugees take heart observing Ramadhan
Refugees take heart observing RamadhanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shopping malls in Jakarta and other big cities in Indonesia are putting up the sale signs, the prices of basic commodities are soaring and people are lining up at bus terminals and railway stations to buy tickets to return to their...
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
On the Shelves
On the ShelvesSerat Cariyos Dewi Sri Dalam Perbandingan (A Comparison of the Goddess Sri in the Palymyra Manuscript); By Dra. Suyatmi, M. Hum, Kepel Press, in cooperation with the Adikarya Foundation of IKAPI and the Ford Foundation, 2001; xvii + 556 pp; Rp 35,000 The Goddess Sri occupies an...
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Sentani sheds tears as people bury Theys
Sentani sheds tears as people bury TheysR.K. Nugroho The Jakarta Post SentaniIntense grief gripped Sentani, Irian Jaya, on Saturday morning as more than 10,000 mourners attended the burial of pro-independence Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) chairman Theys Hiyo Eluay, 63.
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Iwan Fals on stage and always in style
Iwan Fals on stage and always in styleHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fauzan, an office assistant at a company on Jl. Sudirman, has spent the last several months watching every last rupiah. Yes, these are tough times for everyone, but that is not why he was being so careful with his money.
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Eaterie quiet as fasting month begins
Eaterie quiet as fasting month beginsDamar Harsanto and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most small food stalls across the capital were closed on Saturday, while larger eateries remained open, though fairly quiet, on the first day of the fasting month of Ramadhan.
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Ethnic-centered for sophistication
Ethnic-centered for sophisticationMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Ethnic-style attire will challenge the array of elegant gowns as the vogue for Indonesian women's wear next year according to the Fashion Trend 2002 show organized by the Indonesian Fashion Designers' Association (IPMI) last week.
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Designer Carmanita draws on Irianese inspiration
Designer Carmanita draws on Irianese inspirationHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta According to designer Carmanita, the trend for 2002 is all about deconstruction, something unfinished or incomplete.And so she called her collection for next year, Carmanita 2002/Infinita.
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Boost your business with feng shui
Boost your business with feng shuiMaria Kegel, Contributor, Jakarta When business turned sour for Sam, he consulted a feng shui expert for help. He found out that there was more involved than meets the eye.
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
On the record
On the recordArtist: The Groove, Album: Mata Telinga & Hati (Sony Music) This Bandung-based band is one group that doesn't have to worry about a sophomore slump, with their second album proving bolder and funkier than the first.
Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Indonesia Art Awards 2001, the National Gallery of Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Nov. 20. * Indonesian Comic part 2, The British Council, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Sudirman No.