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Sat, 03 Nov 2001
Pusat Perfilman Haji Usmar Ismail, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav.
Pusat Perfilman Haji Usmar Ismail, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. 22, South Jakarta (Tel. 5268458); Asian Short Film Competition, 2:30 p.m., They Came to Pick Me Up, Promises, 5:30 p.m., Get Animated Program: Father and Daughter, 7:30 p.m., In July, 9:30 p.m. .
Sat, 03 Nov 2001
Jambi Police have new patrol ship
Jambi Police have new patrol ship JAMBI: The Jambi Provincial Police have a new patrol boat that will be used to fight against the rampant smuggling in the province.Jambi Police chief Brig. Gen. Toto Soewali said the new boat would be deployed in the East Tanjung Jabung and West Tanjung Jabung...
Sat, 03 Nov 2001
Protests resume against air strikes on Afghanistan
Protests resume against air strikes on AfghanistanAinur R. Sophiaan and Kartika Bagus, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya/Surakarta SURABAYA: Major protests against the U.S. strikes on Afghanistan following the Sept.
Sat, 03 Nov 2001
Fear of less clout behind MPR squabble
Fear of less clout behind MPR squabbleRidwan Max Sijabat, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The shameful quarreling among lawmakers during the opening ceremony of the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly on Thursday reflected regional representatives' disappointment with the...
Sat, 03 Nov 2001
Erasmus Huis to show 'Oeroeg'
Erasmus Huis to show 'Oeroeg' JAKARTA (JP): Erasmus Huis will present films produced by Hans Hylkema, best-known in this country for his film entitled Oeroeg.The movie Oeroeg is open for public viewing on Saturday at the Erasmus Huis auditorium, on Jl. H.R.
Sat, 03 Nov 2001
Govt to relocate 1.3m refugees
Govt to relocate 1.3m refugees JAKARTA: The government has allocated Rp 1 trillion (US$95 million) to relocate some 1.3 million displaced people from refugee camps to their homelands or new areas to start a new life next year, Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah said on Friday.The 1.
Sat, 03 Nov 2001
AGO to summon Raudlatul Jannah executives
AGO to summon Raudlatul Jannah executivesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office (AGO) is to summon the organizers of the Raudlatul Jannah Islamic Foundation in connection with the misappropriation of Rp 54.
Sat, 03 Nov 2001
Jayapura Police seize W. Melanesian flag
Jayapura Police seize W. Melanesian flag JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Local police seized on Thursday documents and a West Melanesian flag from a meeting of the West Melanesia Christian Democratic Party at the Hamadi Rawa Church in South Jayapura subdistrict."We have arrested J.M.
Sat, 03 Nov 2001
The future after FTA with China
The future after FTA with China Next week's ASEAN summit may be another watershed in the development of the grouping as it is likely to endorse the proposal for a free trade arrangement (FTA) with China.
Sat, 03 Nov 2001
Andrean on the brink of winning world chess crown
Andrean on the brink of winning world chess crownMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Andrean Susilodinata pulled himself closer to an unprecedented world chess title after chalking up a decisive win, his fourth in a row, in the penultimate round of the World Youth Championship in Oropesa del Mar,...
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
West Java councillors say no to Cirebon
West Java councillors say no to CirebonYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The proposed formation of Cirebon province has met with opposition from local political leaders in West Java who say it is an unpopular idea raised by certain groups for vested interests.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Higher education poor: Official
Higher education poor: Official BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Ministry of National Education Director General of Higher Education Satrio Soemantri Brodjonegoro said that higher education in developing countries, including Indonesia, was still far behind that in developed nations.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.1 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,250 0 5,500 Adindo Foresta 85 5 20,000 AGIS 135 20 5,301,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 165 -25 9,000 Alakasa 200...
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Megawati will survive term, faces formidable challenges: analysts
Megawati will survive term, faces formidable challenges: analysts Martin Abbugao Agence France-Presse SingaporeMegawati Soekarnoputri is likely to complete her first term as Indonesian president, but she faces formidable challenges ranging from the economy to Islamic radicals, analysts said here on...
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Canberra-Jakarta ties under spotlight in election
Canberra-Jakarta ties under spotlight in electionAgencies, Sydney Australia's strained relationship with Indonesia was thrust into the spotlight on Thursday after Jakarta accused the Canberra government of botching communications between the neighbors.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
In search of House-govt harmony
In search of House-govt harmonyKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) wishes to improve relations with the government, which have deteriorated since the fall of Soeharto in May 1998.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Textile quota ruling revised
Textile quota ruling revisedMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini M.S. Soewandi said on Thursday that her office had issued a new decree on the export quota for textiles, which would allow the country's textile manufacturers to maintain the same permanent...
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Mitsubishi to sell 44% of RI gas concession
Mitsubishi to sell 44% of RI gas concessionDow Jones, Tokyo Mitsubishi Corp. has decided to sell a 44 percent stake in its natural gas exploration rights in Indonesia to Inpex Corp., formerly known as Indonesia Petroleum Ltd.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Badminton star Taufik pulls a Cantona
Badminton star Taufik pulls a CantonaNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's badminton star Taufik Hidayat added more shame to his troubled career as he literally beat a provoking spectator -- in a move reminiscent of former Manchester United star Eric Cantona's famous karate kick...
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Idul Fitri exodus to reach 15m
Idul Fitri exodus to reach 15m SEMARANG: About 14.8 million people are expected to travel to their hometowns across Indonesia during this year's observance of Idul Fitri, which falls on Dec. 16 and Dec. 17, a senior transportation official said on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
JP/5/box
JP/5/box Letters intended for publication, including those sent by e- mail, should be brief and accompanied by a faxed identity card with a note "Your Letters" on it. All letters should contain the writer's name, address and phone number.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Song 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Music 4:30 Children's Tale 5:00 Religious Teachings 6:00 News...
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Let's work to become a risk-free nation
Let's work to become a risk-free nation The following are excerpts of the speech by President Megawati Soekarnoputri delivered at the annual session of the People's Consultative Assembly, Nov. 1. * This crisis is both a part of and a continuation of the monetary, economic, confidence, political,...
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Telcom hails SingTel's entry
Telcom hails SingTel's entry Telkom welcomes SingTel's entry to wireless unit State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom said that the entry of Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (SingTel) as a strategic partner in cellular company PT Telkomsel marked another step forward for Telkom in the...
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Herbs, spices and essences
Herbs, spices and essences The articles in your Sunday edition (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 21, 2001) about tropical herbs are interesting. Such a wide subject as their growing, treatment, fertilizing -- organic or not -- being one of the modern herbal concerns, deserves a lot more attention in your...
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Asian currencies mostly down late, GDP gives US dollar respite
Asian currencies mostly down late, GDP gives US dollar respite Dow Jones Singapore Asian currencies wobbled in thin trading late Thursday, as the U.S. dollar found some respite from a smaller-than-expected contraction in the U.S. economy in the third quarter, dealers said. The U.S.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Bylaw on municipal council passed
Bylaw on municipal council passed JAKARTA: The City Council approved on Thursday a bylaw on the establishment of municipal councils amid concerns that the councils' seats would be filled by members of political parties.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Economists tell Megawati not to waste public trust
Economists tell Megawati not to waste public trustKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Singapore President Megawati Soekarnoputri should be able to use the strong political support she received from the public and her opponents to speed up the implementation of her Cabinet's programs in rescuing the...
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Rp 380 million Indonesia Masters
Rp 380 million Indonesia Masters 281 - Stephen A. Lindskog 70-68-69-74; 282 - Maan Nasim 65-76-69-72; 283 - Sukamdi 70-70-72-71; 288 - Bachtiar Sanja 72-75-71-70, Sofyan I. Jum 70-73-73-72, Sanusi 72-72-72-72; 290 - Buari 70-67-71-82; 291 - Ilyasyak 75-72-69-75; 293 - Soewarno K.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Through this forum, I wish to appeal to all levels of
Through this forum, I wish to appeal to all levels of community leadership and the Indonesian people -- to impose self- restraint upon their respective followers and supporters so as to allow the speedy restoration of a peaceful situation. ...
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
A day of waiting at Cengkareng Terminal III
A day of waiting at Cengkareng Terminal IIIMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Hundreds of families made up of babies, children, teenagers, and adults, including pregnant women and the elderly, sat on the ground.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
1. PEJAGALAN: 50 pt, 2cols, 4 x 12
1. PEJAGALAN: 50 pt, 2cols, 4 x 12 Pejagalan residents bemoan demolition 2. Kramat: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 23 Rainy season affects city food supply 3. Hetty: 36 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 24 Tommy's associate tried 4. Airport: 36 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 24 Chaos reigns at Terminal III OR A day of waiting at Terminal III5.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Asia's growth pole
Asia's growth pole "Global manufacturing workshop for all kinds of products", "industrial juggernaut" and "global economic superpower" were some of the oft-quoted labels used by analysts at the East Asian Economic Summit in Hong Kong to describe the direction of China's growing economic clout.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Two Australians deported
Two Australians deported KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The immigration office in the East Nusa Tenggara capital of Kupang has reportedly deported two Australians -- Paul McCarthy and John Kevin Enis -- for violating immigration regulations.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Legislators warn Megawati of bumpy road ahead
Legislators warn Megawati of bumpy road aheadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators welcomed President Megawati Soekarnoputri's progress report on Thursday, delivered on the day of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Annual Session, but they reminded the government of the tough job that lies...
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Hamzah to open seminar in Aceh
Hamzah to open seminar in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Vice President Hamzah Haz is scheduled to open a seminar on Pembangunan Aceh Baru (Development of New Aceh) in Banda Aceh on Nov. 9."Insya Allah (God willing) the vice president will officially open the seminar, which will involve public...
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Rp 380 million Indonesia Masters
Rp 380 million Indonesia Masters 281 - Stephen A. Lindskog 70-68-69-74; 282 - Maan Nasim 65-76-69-72; 283 - Sukamdi 70-70-72-71; 288 - Bachtiar Sanja 72-75-71-70, Sofyan I. Jum 70-73-73-72, Sanusi 72-72-72-72; 290 - Buari 70-67-71-82; 291 - Ilyasyak 75-72-69-75; 293 - Soewarno K.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Experts say criminal bill fails to protect basic rights
Experts say criminal bill fails to protect basic rightsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal experts have criticized the Criminal Code bill, currently in the final stages of discussion before being submitted to the House of Representatives next month for deliberation, for not...
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Semen Padang still owned by govt: Official
Semen Padang still owned by govt: OfficialTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Office of the State Minister for State Owned Enterprises secretary Bacelius Ruru on Thursday condemned the West Sumatra administration for its unilateral action in claiming ownership over cement producer PT Semen...
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
WIC Surabaya to hold annual bazaar
WIC Surabaya to hold annual bazaar SURABAYA: The Surabaya branch of the Women's International Club will hold a charity bazaar on Nov. 8.The event, entitled the 'WIC Annual Bazaar', was part of Surabaya WIC's routine social activities, WIC Surabaya chairperson Poplin J. Kusuma said here on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * History and Archives: Srilangka-Malay Cultural History, and Archives Preservation in Tropical Countries, the Indonesian Archives Building, Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Nov. 4 - 9. * Artifacts at Gedung Dua8, Jl. Kemang Utara no.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Media distortion hurts Indonesia's image
Media distortion hurts Indonesia's imageVincent Lingga, The Jakarta Post, Hong Kong Indonesian officials, businessmen and analysts attending the three-day East Asian Economic Summit appeared uncomfortable and occasionally frustrated about the negative image that had been projected about their...
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Nation of minions
Nation of minions Indonesia had been called a nation of minions before the country got its freedom in 1945. The allies also dubbed the legendary figures, Sukarno and Hatta, as Japan's lackeys. Establishment of the Jakarta-Beijing axis, resulting in the outbreak of the G30S/PKI communist movement,...
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Shangri-La employees fined US$2m
Shangri-La employees fined US$2m JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court ordered seven former employees of the five star Shangri-La hotel to pay some US$2 million in compensation for the losses they were accused of causing during their demonstrations against the hotel's management last year.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Army backs majority in Islamic law clause
Army backs majority in Islamic law clauseTiarma Siboro and P.J. Leo, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap, Central Java Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto warned on Thursday that certain elements within the nation should not force their demand to insert the implementation of syariah (Islamic Law)...
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Tommy's associate tried
Tommy's associate triedAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A close associate of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the fugitive son of former president Soeharto, appeared before the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday on charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Rainy season affects city food stuff supply
Rainy season affects city food stuff supplyAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The prices of corps and some vegetables here have increased due to the rainy season, which hit crop-producing areas in Central, West and East Java, and disrupted the city's food supply.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Asian monies mostly down, rupiah flounders
Asian monies mostly down, rupiah floundersDow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies wobbled in thin trading late Thursday, as the U.S. dollar found some respite from a smaller-than-expected contraction in the U.S. economy in the third quarter, dealers said.The U.S.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Libraries face bleak prospects in regions
Libraries face bleak prospects in regionsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Librarians expressed concern on Thursday that the implementation of regional autonomy will hamper the development of libraries in regions where the local administrations are feared to pay no attention to their...
Fri, 02 Nov 2001
Indy Barends shares some trade secrets
Indy Barends shares some trade secrets Becoming a teacher is a new experience for broadcaster- presenter Mendya Brata, better known as Indy Barends."I have no basic experience in teaching besides being an entertainer," she said on Tuesday in her office at PT Indo Mugi Pratama (IP Entertainment) in...