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Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Irwanto wins, RI team draws with Zambia
Irwanto wins, RI team draws with ZambiaMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Irwanto Sadikin bounced back from his defeat in the previous round to beat Nase Lungu of Zambia in the twelfth round of the Chess Olympiad in Bled, Slovenia, on Thursday, however the team could only manage a draw with the...
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
'Country Road take me home' -- to Jakarta
'Country Road take me home' -- to JakartaJerry Norton, Reuters, Jakarta It's prime time on a Thursday night in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, and millions are tuning in to state- owned TVRI to watch -- good old boys in cowboy hats belting out country and western tunes.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Transmigrants lose their chance to earn a living
Transmigrants lose their chance to earn a livingBonifasius Gunung, Indonesian Advocacy Service for Justice and Peace (PADMA), Jakarta Transmigration, a program that promotes public welfare, has come back into the spotlight.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Angelique Widjaja advances to Volvo Open semis
Angelique Widjaja advances to Volvo Open semisAgence France-Presse, Pattaya, Thailand Indonesia's Angelique Widjaja advances to the semifinals of the US$110,000 Volvo Open after defeating Shinobu Asogoe of Japan in the first leg of the quarterfinals matches here on Friday.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
HIV/AIDS cases among young people on the rise
HIV/AIDS cases among young people on the riseDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of young people with HIV/AIDS has soared in the past three years due to increasing intravenous drug use (IDU), activists say.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Foreign detainees seek release pending charges
Foreign detainees seek release pending chargesNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Lawyers acting for two Western women detained in Aceh for alleged links to separatist rebels, have requested the women be released pending a decision as to whether the pair will be charged.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Quake victims 'discriminated against'
Quake victims 'discriminated against' MANOKWARI, Papua: Thousands of people affected by an earthquake in Ransiki, Oransbari and Anggi districts in Manokwari regency, Papua, have been living in poor conditions for a month without assistance.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Arianespace to launch TELKOM-2
Arianespace to launch TELKOM-2The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State telecommunication company PT Telkom will launch TELKOM- 2, its latest satellite, with a launch vehicle from French company Arianespace under a deal worth US$62.9 million, which was signed on Friday.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Govt offers bonus to refugees
Govt offers bonus to refugees KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The government has agreed to provide Idul Fitri, Christmas, and New Year financial packages to East Timorese wishing to return by the end of this year.East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Governor Piet A.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Weak vs strong
Weak vs strong intelligence The Bali blasts have been followed by much criticism of Indonesia's intelligence capabilities. Recently, The Jakarta Post published a number of articles, e.g. Controlling our intelligence (Oct. 29, p.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
RI demands answers on phone taps
RI demands answers on phone tapsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wants an explanation over reports of telephone tapping imposed on Indonesians living in Australia by federal security and intelligence officers.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Unnecessary warning
Unnecessary warningPhilippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila At the summit meeting of the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Phnom Penh (last week), terrorism and tourism were almost always mentioned in the same breath.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
BNI raises bond offering to $150m
BNI raises bond offering to $150mDow Jones, Singapore PT Bank Negara Indonesia doubled the size of its bond offering and paid a rate that was at the bottom end of the range it had sought to price the deal at, its lead manager said Friday.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Pipeline fiasco criticized
Pipeline fiasco criticized The Bekasi city administration has been criticized for its decision to dismantle a newly completed water pipeline in front of the Bekasi City Hall.The 800-meter pipeline was installed at a cost of Rp 150 million (US$16,300) and was then dismantled by the Bekasi City...
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Writing religion
Writing religion on an ID card It is time for the Indonesian government to erase religion from any form of personal identification. Indonesia is supposed to be a democracy. When will the government truly value religion and make it mandatory not to have it written on the identity (KTP) card.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Foreign victims prioritized?
Foreign victims prioritized? Your correspondent claims that "foreign victims were prioritized over local victims in terms of treatment" after the Bali blast.There is no proof of this outrageous statement which is an insult to the Indonesian emergency service teams, doctors and nurses involved and...
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Jakarta raises vehicle taxes by 50 percent
Jakarta raises vehicle taxes by 50 percentAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Without involving the public, the Jakarta administration decided on Friday to increase annual vehicle taxes from 1 percent to 1.5 percent of the vehicles' value.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Where to go in Semarang: Saturday, November 9, 2002
Where to go in Semarang: Saturday, November 9, 2002Tour and Travel Services* Antara Travel Service, Puri Anjasmoro, Ruko E1/9 (Tel. 024- 7605341, fax: 024-7605779). * Electra Duta Wisata Tour and Travel, Jl. Gajah Mada 1 (Tel. 024-3518444, 3511112, fax: 3511114). * Fortuna Tours and Travel, Jl. Dr.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Amrozi, mechanic turned terror suspect
Amrozi, mechanic turned terror suspect Terror suspect Amrozi is seen playing with his son in this undated photo (above). The police have named Amrozi, arrested in Lamongan, East Java, on Tuesday, a prime suspect in the deadly Bali bombing.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Tommy's office sold for Rp 80b
Tommy's office sold for Rp 80b JAKARTA: Non-governmental organization Government Watch (GOWA) questioned on Friday Minister for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Rokhmin Dahuri's decision to purchase the Timor Building in Central Jakarta.GOWA coordinator Farid R.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Historical Dieng into potato field
Historical Dieng into potato fieldAgus Maryono and Mamock Ng, The Jakarta Post, Banjarnegara, Central Java Known for its natural beauty, the Dieng Plateau is popular with domestic and foreign tourists. Located in Banjarnegara and Wonosobo regencies in Central Java, the site is also home to ancient...
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Inquiry team collecting data, info on Ambon conflict
Inquiry team collecting data, info on Ambon conflictOktavianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon The National Inquiry Team (TPIN) is endeavoring to collect accurate data and information on violence in the prolonged sectarian conflict in Maluku that has claimed more than 2,000 lives and displaced...
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Govt reluctant to further involve in KPC divestment
Govt reluctant to further involve in KPC divestmentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government signaled on Friday that it would not interfere further in the divestment process of PT Kaltim Prima Coal's (KPC) stake, calling on the coal mining company to directly negotiate with the potential buyers of...
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Hambali and Ba'asyir
Hambali and Ba'asyirFrom Media Indonesia It was interesting to watch Metro TV's evening program on Oct. 28, which featured a story on Omar Al-Farouq, a mysterious figure whose identity remains unclear. A man introduced as somebody who was "close" to Hambali, a figure as mysterious as Al-Farouq, was...
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Japanese Navy chief visits Surabaya
Japanese Navy chief visits Surabaya SURABAYA, East Java: Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force chief Adm. Toru Ishikawa visited Indonesia's Eastern Navy Fleet at Surabaya, East Java, on Friday.Ishikawa, along with his wife and five staff, arrived on a Garuda commercial flight at Surabaya's Juanda...
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
FPI decision
FPI decision The Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) declared the freezing of its militia on Wednesday, just three weeks after another radical group Laskar Jihad dissolved itself.Both the FPI and Laskar Jihad said the main reason for the decision was to clean up the organization from elements which could...
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Anticipating floods
Anticipating floods From Suara KaryaWith the rainy season approaching, the Jakarta administration must take action to ensure that there will be no more floods in the city. Usually, the rainy season means floods all over the city.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Palu legislators agree to report wealth
Palu legislators agree to report wealth PALU, Central Sulawesi: Less than 45 Central Sulawesi legislators agreed to report their wealth to the State Officials' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) after refusing to do so for almost a year.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Govt eyes up to Rp 5 trillion from Indosat stake sale
Govt eyes up to Rp 5 trillion from Indosat stake saleDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government expects to raise between Rp 4 trillion and Rp 5 trillion (about US$545 million) from the sale of a 42 percent stake in international call operator PT Indosat, part of last- ditch efforts...
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
More residents expected to leave city for Idul Fitri
More residents expected to leave city for Idul FitriNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is expecting an increase in the number of residents leaving the city this year to celebrate the postfasting Idul Fitri holiday in their hometowns.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Binjai airborne battalion to be revived
Binjai airborne battalion to be revivedApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu made clear on Friday that he would revive the Airborne 100/PS Battalion in Binjai, some 30 kilometers north of Medan.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Breaking the cycle of violence in Indonesia
Breaking the cycle of violence in IndonesiaAnnabel McGoldrick Reporting the World London annabelmcg@aol.com Aya Muchtar Contributor Jakarta aya@cbn.net.id Since the fall of President Soeharto's New Order government four years ago, many areas of Indonesia have been disfigured by brutal fighting and...
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Last Javanese virgin forest endangered
Last Javanese virgin forest endangered SERANG, Banten: Ujung Kulon National Park rangers of Banten province have confiscated 7 cubic meters of Mahoni logs ready to be smuggled outside the park."My subordinates found the logs on Tuesday and we have reported it to the police who will look further...
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Singapore Airlines trims flights to Bali
Singapore Airlines trims flights to Bali Singapore Airlines (SIA) has reduced its daily flights to the Indonesian resort island of Bali due to weak demand in the aftermath of a deadly carbomb attack, the carrier said Friday.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Malaysian court orders release of militant suspect
Malaysian court orders release of militant suspectJasbant Singh, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur A Malaysian judge on Friday ordered the government to release an alleged member of the Islamic extremist group suspected in a series of deadly bomb attacks in Southeast Asia, his lawyer and a court...
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Police seize firecrackers
Police seize firecrackers JAKARTA: Police from the Central Jakarta precinct detained nine firecracker sellers and buyers, and seized thousands of firecrackers of various types the day before Ramadhan, the Muslim fasting month. Police chief Sr. Comr.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
'Asian tourism will rebound from Bali bombing, terror fears'
'Asian tourism will rebound from Bali bombing, terror fears'Mynardo Macaraig, Agence France-Press, Manila Senior tourism officials said here Friday they remain confident of an Asian tourism recovery in the wake of the Bali bomb attack and continuing fears of other terrorist actions in the region.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
RP deports two Jordanians
RP deports two Jordanians PHILIPPINES: Philippine immigration officials deported on Friday two Jordanian men suspected of having links to terrorists after failing to find enough evidence to prosecute them.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
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;JP; ANPAc..r.. Furniture-beds-sleep checked Latex mattress or spring bed ... which one is better?Rikza Abdullah Contributor JakartaAs adequate sleep is essential to health and wellbeing, mattress manufacturers compete with each other by designing new products and claiming their goods are the best...
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Bulog graft suspect to face trial
Bulog graft suspect to face trialThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors officially filed charges with the South Jakarta District Court on Friday against a former official of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) allegedly involved in a Rp 4.6 billion graft case.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
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done ;JP;HEN; ANPAv..r.. Photo-funiture-expoJP/IGGP Bayu Ismoyo TRY BEFORE BUYING: A visitor tries out an arm chair on display at an exhibition in Jakarta. Although the furniture business has yet to fully recover from the recession, demand for foreign brands in the upper-income market remains...
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Javanese culture still relevant but needs better image
Javanese culture still relevant but needs better imageSri Wahyuni and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To many non-Javanese Indonesians, Javanese culture may stir feeling of hatred and apathy as they may associate Javanese culture with all Javanese slogans and idioms used ever since they...
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
1. Tim: 10 x 4 lines:
1. Tim: 10 x 4 lines:Inquiry team collecting data, info in Ambon 2. Lesly: 20 x 2 lines:Foreign detainees seek release pending charges3. DHF: 36 x 1 lineDengue fever outbreak hits Pontianak, 18 dead 4. HKBP: 26 x 1 linesMob-induced church closure drama drags on5.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
* Headlines: Javanese culture still relevant3
* Headlines: Javanese culture still relevant3 * National:Two Generals to sue media for slander4 * Archipelago:Team collecting data on Ambon conflict5 * Opinion: Transmigrants lose right to earn a living7 * City: Bulog graft suspect to face trial8 * Sports: Top golfers struggle at Volvo Masters9 *...
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Discovery makes Wahani's life special
Discovery makes Wahani's life special For Wahani, the discovery of an archaeological site on the land he inherited from his parents has become a special event in his life.As he does not hold a permanent job, he has always sought ways to feed his family, even during this year's drought.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
OOCL extends contract with PSA
OOCL extends contract with PSA SINGAPORE: Singapore's PSA Corp., facing intense competition from regional rivals, has received a boost after a major Hong Kong-based container line extended its long term contract with the port operator.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Singapore Airlines trims flights to Bali
Singapore Airlines trims flights to Bali Singapore Airlines (SIA) has reduced its daily flights to the Indonesian resort island of Bali due to weak demand in the aftermath of a deadly carbomb attack, the carrier said Friday.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Dengue fever outbreak hits W. Kalimantan, 18 dead
Dengue fever outbreak hits W. Kalimantan, 18 deadBambang Bider, The Jakarta Post, Pontianak While the nation is waging a war against terrorism, people in the West Kalimantan capital of Pontianak are fighting a dengue fever outbreak that so far has claimed 18 lives.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
IBRA finalizing Bank Niaga deal: As of 11:55 p.m. Friday night
IBRA finalizing Bank Niaga deal: As of 11:55 p.m. Friday night the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) was still finalizing details for an agreement to sell a 51 percent stake in Bank Niaga to Malaysia's Commerce Assets Holding Bhd.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002
1. BULOG: 28 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 11
1. BULOG: 28 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 11 Bulog graft suspect to face trial 2. EXODUS: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 27 More residents expected to leave city for Idul Fitri 3. GEBANG: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 Bantar Gebang dump annoys neighbors ORBekasi dump annoys neighbors 4.