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Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Talks on ASEAN-China free trade area to start next year
Talks on ASEAN-China free trade area to start next yearAgence France-Presse, Jakarta Negotiations for a Southeast Asia-China free trade area with a potential combined market of 1.7 billion people will start next year, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) said Wednesday.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Balinese need time for trauma healing
Balinese need time for trauma healing I Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post Kuta, BaliDewa Darnesta ha never been able to sleep well since that terrible night of Oct. 12, when a powerful explosion destroyed the crowded Sari Club on Jl. Legian, Kuta.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
* Headlines: Analysts say RI-U.S. ties improving2
* Headlines: Analysts say RI-U.S. ties improving2 * National:'Antiterrorism bill protects human rights'4 * Archipelago:Papuan separatist leader breaks out of jail 5 * Opinion: Globalization must benefit rich and poor7 * City:Prices of staple food up by 40 percent8 * Sports:Els to maintain Wentworth...
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Govt says antiterrorism bill protects human rights
Govt says antiterrorism bill protects human rightsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra brushed aside on Wednesday fears of potential human rights abuse as a consequence of the government regulations in lieu...
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Let's be more confident
Let's be more confident With its new antiterrorism regulations, Indonesia has vowed to be tougher against all kinds of terror. President Megawati Soekarnoputri confirmed Indonesia's stance against terrorism at the APEC meeting in Mexico last week.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
The Bali tragedy
The Bali tragedy The Bali tragedy did not only shock Bali as the country's most famous tourist destination, but also the whole world. A strong effort must be undertaken to bring back the image of Bali as a safe and peaceful tourist haven before the tourism sector and its related services collapse,...
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
1. TIME: 1 line, 38 COUNTS
1. TIME: 1 line, 38 COUNTS Balinese need time to recover from trauma 2. COOKIN: 1 LINE, 4 COUNTS Learn to cook at Ubud's scenic culinary temple
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
FORD JAKARTA PUSAT SUPERSTORE LAUNCH: For the launch of the third
FORD JAKARTA PUSAT SUPERSTORE LAUNCH: For the launch of the third Ford Superstore in Indonesia, located in Central Jakarta, PT Ford Motor Indonesia staged a "Family Fun Day." The event was also used to showcase Ford's newest product - the rugged yet sophisticated Ford Escape, a compact SUV.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
United Nations climate conference gears up and `get serious'
United Nations climate conference gears up and `get serious'Stevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, New Delhi India said on Wednesday that poor countries battling to feed their starving populace should not be set the same targets as rich nations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Papuan separatist leader breaks out of jail
Papuan separatist leader breaks out of jailNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura The Police have deployed hundreds of personnel to Indonesia's border area with Papua New Guinea (PNG) to prevent Papua's most wanted man, Benny Wenda, from escaping to the neighboring country after he escaped...
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
AGO to check Soeharto's health
AGO to check Soeharto's health JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office said on Wednesday it would consult with its team of doctors to clarify whether former strongman Soeharto was fit to stand trial for corruption after he traveled to Central Java and Yogyakarta.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Loggers fight, one dies
Loggers fight, one dies KOTABARU, South Kalimantan: Two local residents of Timur Laut island fought over a log near Kemasan forest here on Wednesday, with one of them losing his life.Andud, 30, was found dead with severe stab wounds after the clash with Saiful, 25, who remains unconscious at a...
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Australian agents raid RI Muslim homes
Australian agents raid RI Muslim homesAgencies, Sydney/Jakarta Heavily-armed Australian federal agents raided homes of Indonesian Muslims on Wednesday in a nationwide hunt for members of an Islamic radical group held responsible for the Oct. 12 bombing in Bali, AFP reported.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Two killed, one injured in attacks on Lampung villages
Two killed, one injured in attacks on Lampung villagesOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Menggala, Lampung Two men were killed and one man was seriously injured when gunmen launched a three-day attack on the inhabitants of almost a dozen villages in Lampung.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
PDI-P legislators free on Akbar
PDI-P legislators free on Akbar JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) said on Wednesday it would allow its legislators to make up their own minds about the fate of convicted fraudster Akbar Tandjung, the House of Representatives speaker.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Learn to cook at Ubud's scenic culinary temple
Learn to cook at Ubud's scenic culinary templeJudy Chapman, Contributor, Ubud, Bali The air is thick with the scent of perfectly ripe mangoes. Its luxuriant and velvety syrup tumbles into my glass as if spilling down from Epicurean gods.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Internet players to set up Internet body
Internet players to set up Internet bodyFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several business associations and local universities are preparing to set up an independent Internet body to help develop and improve the system within the local Internet industry.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Sutiyoso plans to close city to migrants
Sutiyoso plans to close city to migrantsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Undeterred by fierce criticism of his policy, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso reiterated on Wednesday his intention to close the city to migrants who do not have sufficient money to live on, job offers or a house to stay in.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Govt to deploy 1,800 officers to guard Xanana's visit
Govt to deploy 1,800 officers to guard Xanana's visitYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Indonesia will deploy more than 1,800 security personnel from the military and police to enhance security during East Timor President Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao's visit to West Timor from Nov.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
TV Program: Thursday, October 31, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, October 31, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Health Program9:00 TV Drama9:30 Music10:30 Quiz11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News3:00 Documentary4:00 TV Drama5:00 Documentary6:00 News7:00 Talk Show9:00 News9:30 Music: Country Road11:00 TV...
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Resolution of protracted conflict in Aceh
Resolution of protracted conflict in AcehAzhari Idris, Aceh Coordinator, Indonesian Conflict Study Network (ICSN), Banda Aceh, az_idris@fastmail.fm Internal conflict in Aceh is complex and dynamic, rooted in the specifics of the society in question.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
UKI cancels classes after bomb hoax
UKI cancels classes after bomb hoax JAKARTA: The Indonesian Christian University (UKI) suspended all activities on Thursday following the finding of a package suspected to be a live bomb after receiving a bomb threat by telephone.The university received a call at about 11 a.m.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Police release sketches of Bali bomb suspects
Police release sketches of Bali bomb suspectsThe Jakarta Post, Bali/Jakarta The police on Wednesday released simultaneously in Jakarta and Bali composite sketches of three people believed to be the suspects in the Oct. 12 deadly bomb explosion that has claimed over 190 lives, mostly foreigners.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Minister issues decree to limit textile imports
Minister issues decree to limit textile importsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued a decree to limit textile imports in a bid to help the local industry, which has been severely hurt by massive quantities of cheap imports.Decree No.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Separatist weapons confiscated
Separatist weapons confiscated MANOKWARI, Papua: National Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) troops here confiscated two weapons from a separatist movement in Ambumi village, Manokwari regency, following a gunfight.Manokwari Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Rp 400m stolen in robbery
Rp 400m stolen in robbery BOGOR: Four armed-criminals forced a doctor and his family to hand over more than Rp 400 million worth of cash, diamonds, laptops and cellular phones during a violent robbery in Bogor early Tuesday.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Taxi drivers suffer economic fallout from Bali blasts
Taxi drivers suffer economic fallout from Bali blastsNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The bombing in Bali has reverberated all the way back to Jakarta, where taxi drivers are feeling the effects of the attack.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Government under fire for ineptitude, lack of leadership
Government under fire for ineptitude, lack of leadershipMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts and religious leaders expressed grave concerns on Wednesday over the government's ability and seriousness in dealing with the country's problems.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Ba'asyir's devotees stage protest
Ba'asyir's devotees stage protestSri Wahyuni and Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta/Yogyakarta Hundreds of alumni from Al-Mukmin Islamic Boarding School went on strike in Yogyakarta on Wednesday to protest the police arrest of their headmaster and terror suspect Abu Bakar Ba'asyir.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Security tightened for ASEAN summit
Security tightened for ASEAN summit CAMBODIA: Cambodian officials assert that there are no terrorists in the country. But they are not taking any chances, and have prepared an unprecedented security blanket for next week's Southeast Asian summit.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Tangerang clubs close for Ramadhan
Tangerang clubs close for Ramadhan All entertainment spots in Tangerang regency must be closed during the fasting month of Ramadhan, following pressure from ulemas and local public figures, regent Agus Djunara said on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
JP/14/brief
JP/14/briefGovt moves to attract investment JAKARTA: Indonesia's government has invited foreign investors to meet in Bali Nov. 4-5 in a bid to restore confidence after the deadly bombing on the holiday island.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
ASEAN countries to help promote Bali
ASEAN countries to help promote BaliTiarma Siboro and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Following the terror attacks in Bali, which have severely crippled tourism there, ambassadors from Southeast Asian countries vowed on Wednesday to join efforts to promote Bali as a tourist...
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Australia raids Indonesians' homes in anti-terrorist crackdown
Australia raids Indonesians' homes in anti-terrorist crackdownAgencies Sydney/JakartaHeavily-armed Australian federal agents raided homes of Indonesian Muslims on Wednesday in a nationwide hunt for members of an Islamic radical group held responsible for the Oct. 12 bombing in Bali, AFP reported.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Canberra warns of danger in E. Timor
Canberra warns of danger in E. Timor AUSTRALIA: Canberra warned on Wednesday about an increased threat of terrorist attacks in East Timor targeting Australian, U.S. and Portuguese interests. The foreign ministry said security had been stepped up at its embassy in Dili and it told Australian...
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Exploiter and exploited -- Australia and Indonesia
Exploiter and exploited -- Australia and Indonesia2. Iqbal -- Globalization: 21st-century imperialism1 X 30 Imperialism for the 21st centuryDr. Iqbal Widastomo, (Research Associate, R&D Unit - School of Politics, London School of Economics)
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Balinese need time to recover from trauma
Balinese need time to recover from traumaI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Dewa Darnesta has not been able to sleep well since that terrible night of Oct. 12, when a powerful explosion destroyed the crowded Sari Club on Jl. Legian in Kuta.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
HONORED GUEST: Hotel Borobudur Jakarta had the pleasure of
HONORED GUEST: Hotel Borobudur Jakarta had the pleasure of hosting the visit of Minister of Information Industry of the People's Republic of China, Wu Jichuan, during his recent visit to participate in the ASEAN - CHINA ICT meeting.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
S'pore begins imposing standards on maid agencies after surge in complaints
S'pore begins imposing standards on maid agencies after surge in complaintsAlexa Olesen, Associated Press, Singapore The government of Singapore began accrediting maid agencies Wednesday following a surge in complaints over unethical and unprofessional behavior.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
([i]Caption checked and approved by client for HOTEL BOROBUDUR
(Caption checked and approved by client for HOTEL BOROBUDUR JAKARTA Spotlight Oct. 31, 2002) ==============================================================HONORED GUEST: Hotel Borobudur Jakarta had the pleasure of hosting the visit of Minister of Information Industry of the People's Republic of...
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
No longer cool in Bukit Sentul
No longer cool in Bukit SentulFrom Media IndonesiaWith regard to a special feature on the Bukit Sentul residential area (Media Indonesia, Sept. 30, 2002), we, too, would like to address our complaints to the developer.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Singapore Embassy clarifies
Singapore Embassy clarifies JAKARTA: The Singaporean Embassy in Jakarta confirmed on Thursday that an embassy car was involved in an accident on Wednesday evening but emphasized that there was no diplomat involved.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Resolution of protracted conflict in Aceh
Resolution of protracted conflict in Aceh 2. Pro31 -- The diseases of globalization 1 X 36Globalization must benefit rich and poor3. Noor -- Demonisation of innocent Islamic groups 1 X 36Islamophobia outlaws innocent groupsFarish A. Noor New Straits Times Kuala Lumpur
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Political parties should be limited
Political parties should be limited JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic of Struggle Party (PDI Perjuangan) said on Wednesday that the House of Representatives should limit the number of political parties in the country by tightening its criteria.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Civilian police sued over attack
Civilian police sued over attack PEKANBARU, Riau: Members of the Civilian Police (Satpol) with the Riau administration have been reported to the local police for attacking a public servant.Raja Sapeloras, the victim, had filed a report to the local police to allow them to follow up the case.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Govt, CGI to meet on Friday
Govt, CGI to meet on FridayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and Indonesia's main creditor countries under the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) will meet on Friday to discuss additional loans to cope with an expected budget blowout next year in the wake of the Oct. 12 Bali bombing.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Budget needs at least Rp 10t extra loans: Economists
Budget needs at least Rp 10t extra loans: EconomistsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Facing a plunge in state revenue after the Oct. 12 terrorist strike in Bali, the 2003 state budget needs additional loans of at least Rp 10 trillion (about US$1 billion) to plug a wider than expected budget deficit,...
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
FORD JAKARTA PUSAT SUPERSTORE LAUNCH: For the launch of the third
FORD JAKARTA PUSAT SUPERSTORE LAUNCH: For the launch of the third Ford Superstore in Indonesia, located in Central Jakarta, PT Ford Motor Indonesia staged a "Family Fun Day." The event was also used to showcase Ford's newest product - the rugged yet sophisticated Ford Escape, a compact SUV.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Police find marijuana field
Police find marijuana field PADANG, West Sumatra: Local police in Solok, West Sumatra, found on Tuesday a 400-square-meter marijuana plantation and 115 marijuana plants ready for harvest.The police detained two local men believed to be the plantation's owners.
Thu, 31 Oct 2002
Bali still to host Olympic qualifying matches
Bali still to host Olympic qualifying matchesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Qualifying matches for the Olympic beach volleyball competition will still be held in Bali in October next year, despite the terrorist attack, the Indonesian Volleyball Association (PBVSI) said on Wednesday.