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Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Key points in decree on terrorism
Key points in decree on terrorism The two newly-signed government regulations in lieu of laws on antiterrorism confer wider powers on the security forces, especially the police, to conduct investigations into alleged terrorists.Crucial points of the Government Regulation in lieu of Law No.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
'Why closures only in Ramadhan?'
'Why closures only in Ramadhan?' The fasting month of Ramadhan will be observed by Muslims around the world beginning in early November. During the fasting month, the city administration has decided to close down or reduce the opening hours of nightspots, particularly those normally associated with...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Experts warn of underground extremist movement
Experts warn of underground extremist movementMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts underscore the need for other hard-line groups to follow in the footsteps of Laskar Jihad, which has dissolved itself, but warn that it could by no means result in the end of violence.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Muslim organizations back antiterrorism regulations
Muslim organizations back antiterrorism regulationsMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's two largest Muslim organizations have thrown their weight behind the new antiterrorism regulations, but have also urged the nation to be watchful to prevent the rules from being abused.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Business after the tragedy
Business after the tragedyYanuar Nugroho, Director, The Business Watch Indonesia, Lecturer, Sahid University, Surakarta, Researcher, Unisosdem Jakarta, yanuar-n@unisosdem.org The world is shocked. Bali and Manado, two areas known for their calmness and peacefulness, were brutally disrupted by...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Air pollution crisis set to claim lives in choked Asian cities
Air pollution crisis set to claim lives in choked Asian citiesRichard Ingham, Agence France-Presse, Paris Asia's air pollution, already singled out this year for its effect on the environment, is set to reap a bitter harvest in human lives in decades to come, experts say.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Problem-solving ability here still poor
Problem-solving ability here still poorSimon Marcus Gower, Principal, Harapan Bangsa High School, Banten, Tangerang An Indonesian living and studying in California, U.S. recently sent an email to a friend in Jakarta. He expressed his sorrow about the news that he was hearing about Indonesia.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Concern over Rachman's case
Concern over Rachman's caseFrom RepublikaObserving the recent news on Attorney General MA Rachman in both print and the electronic media with regard to the acts of the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Agency (KPKPN), we would like to express our concerns as follows:1.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Whistle-blowers needed
Whistle-blowers needed I would like to comment on B. Herry-Priyono's article titled The DPR whistle-blowers (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 8, 2002). The appearance of these whistle-blowers amid rampant corruption in all the pillars of the state, be it in the legislature, judiciary as well as the...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Tangerang has no flood funds
Tangerang has no flood funds TANGERANG: The Tangerang mayoralty has said that it has no funds to deal with the floods that are expected during the coming rainy season.The deputy chairman of the mayoralty's legislative body, Burhanuddin, said here last Saturday that flood prevention along the...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Life is tough for motorcycle taxi drivers
Life is tough for motorcycle taxi driversDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As a crowded bus stops to let off passengers a number of motorcycle taxi drivers begin waving their hands to offer their services. That is an everyday sight along many of Jakarta's main thoroughfares.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
JP/ /
JP/ / DoneMore companies turn to rental cars to reduce operational costsSudibyo M. Wiradji In parallel with the corporate strategy of focusing more on core businesses, many companies have turned to rental cars for their transportation-related needs rather than purchasing new vehicles, partly to cut...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
TV Program: Monday, October 21, 2002
TV Program: Monday, October 21, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:30 Music9:00 Film10:00 Documentary11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:30 Documentary3:00 Children's Program3:30 Cartoon4:00 Music6:00 News7:00 Dialog8:00 Quiz9:00 News9:30 Music11:00...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
On the Bali bombing
On the Bali bombing The Indonesian government's caution in pronouncing on the nature of the Bali Bomb attack is understandable as the country, alone among the Southeast Asian core nations, has consistently downplayed the reach of the al-Qaeda terror network from its Middle Eastern base.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
City to publicize busway project
City to publicize busway project JAKARTA: Although the city administration has postponed the busway project for at least eight months, the transportation agency said that it would still publicize the project and planned to install dividers along the roads it would use.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Middlemen arrested at police station
Middlemen arrested at police station TANGERANG: A total of 42 people, including three police officers, have been arrested for acting as middlemen for driver's license applicants at Tangerang Police Station, a policeman said on Saturday.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Despite dwindling land, agriculture still feasible
Despite dwindling land, agriculture still feasibleAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid dwindling farming land, Jakarta could still develop agribusiness, growing certain plants that do not need much land to grow in or take a long time to harvest.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
130,000 workers in Bali may lose jobs
130,000 workers in Bali may lose jobsThe Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwawea said here on Sunday the Bali bombings could cost about 130,000 workers on the island their jobs if tourists continue to shun Bali.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Evergreen switches from S'pore to Malaysia
Evergreen switches from S'pore to MalaysiaAgence France-Presse, Johar Baharu, Malaysia Taiwan's Evergreen Marine, one of the world's largest container shipping groups, officially switched its regional hub from Singapore to Malaysia's Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) at the weekend.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
P3M condemns Bali blast
P3M condemns Bali blastFrom Koran Tempo Barbaric! Perhaps this is the most common word uttered to describe the act of terrorism when we heard Bali was bombed. We feel our human feelings were deeply wounded because hundreds of lives have perished tragically by the hands of barbaric and cruel people.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Strict enforcement, not just regulations that count: Observer
Strict enforcement, not just regulations that count: ObserverKornelius Purba The Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesia will not restore its international credibility for as long as the government does not change its indecisive stance against those commit violence and spread terror in the country, a senior...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Extra powers for Mega
Extra powers for Mega President Megawati Soekarnoputri's move to sign two unprecedented government regulations designed to fight terrorism following the Bali carnage of Oct. 12 is, by and large, a welcome decision.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Restoring Bali's
Restoring Bali's tourism imageFrom Bali Post One can easily guess that following the bomb blasts in Legian, Kuta, Bali will have a hard time to recover any of its peaceful image. The repercussion of this bombing has threatened Indonesia's tourism.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Unicef to send medical aid to Papua
Unicef to send medical aid to Papua JAYAPURA, Papua: The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) will provide medical equipment for health clinics and public health centers in Papua, as well as organizing health seminars for locals.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Bali blast caused by three bombs: Police
Bali blast caused by three bombs: PoliceTiarma Siboro and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali The explosion that rocked Bali on Oct. 12 was caused by three bombs, one of them inside a nightclub and two outside another club, Indonesian Police said Sunday.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
PDI-P mulls reviving posts to fight terrorism: Roy
PDI-P mulls reviving posts to fight terrorism: RoyMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) is giving consideration to reactivating posko (command posts), to help in the country's fight against terrorism, a senior party leader said on...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Important guide to finding reliable car rental firm
Important guide to finding reliable car rental firm For business travelers, renting a vehicle is an indispensable part of their trips, especially when they visit a city or a country that they have never visited before.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
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JP/ / DoneMore companies turn to rental cars to reduce operational costsSudibyo M. Wiradji In parallel with the corporate strategy of focusing more on core businesses, many companies have turned to rental cars for their transportation-related needs rather than purchasing new vehicles, partly to cut...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Last days of paradise
Last days of paradise For centuries, the tourist island of Bali has attracted visitors from all over the world mainly due to the fact that it has been a teeming center of cultural activities in which all people of the island take part in endless dance parties, painting, sculpture exhibitions and...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- CAR RENTAL
FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- CAR RENTAL ;JP; ANPAv..r.. Photo-car-rentals-tips Important guide to finding reliable car rental firm For business travelers, renting a vehicle is an indispensable part of their trips, especially when they visit a city or a country that they have never visited before.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
Indorent
IndorentSERVING CUSTOMERS: Employees of PT CSM Corporatama, better known as Indorent, explain the company's car rental services to would- be customers.JP/Mulkan SalmonaWAITING FOR PASSENGERS: A number of exclusive cars operated by car rental companies wait for their customers at the Soekarno- Hatta...
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
10 children drowned when boat capsizes off Cirebon
10 children drowned when boat capsizes off CirebonNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon At least 10 children were drowned when an overloaded vessel capsized during a traditional good luck ceremony in waters off the West Java city of Cirebon on Sunday, police here said.
Mon, 21 Oct 2002
China's research enriches computing experience
China's research enriches computing experienceZatni Arbi, Columnist, Beijing, zatni@cbn.net.id Anyone can record the one-hour Liputan Enam news report from SCTV, digitize it and store it on the hard disk.
Sun, 20 Oct 2002
TV Program: Sunday, October 20, 2002
TV Program: Sunday, October 20, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News7:00 Sports8:00 Quiz8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cartoon10:30 Music11:00 Maskum Show12:30 p.m. Traditional Comedy2:00 TV Drama3:00 Documentary 3:30 Religious Teachings4:30 Music6:00 News7:00 TV Drama7:30 Music9:00...
Sun, 20 Oct 2002
Important guide to finding reliable car rental firm
Important guide to finding reliable car rental firm For business travelers, renting a vehicle is an indispensable part of their trips, especially when they visit a city or a country that they have never visited before.
Sun, 20 Oct 2002
Blast sends Bali into economic woe
Blast sends Bali into economic woeRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Life will never be the same again for many Balinese people following the tragic bomb explosion on the island's most glittering nightlife strip along Jl. Legian in Kuta.
Sun, 20 Oct 2002
'Alternative' films a rarity for movie-goes here
'Alternative' films a rarity for movie-goes hereAlexandria Robinson, Contributor, Jakarta Recently it was my pleasure to witness a rare gem of a film amongst the many mediocre churn-em-out-while-you-can Hollywood movies.
Sun, 20 Oct 2002
Fire of Revenge
Fire of RevengeBy Teguh Winarsho AS What Kunti really needed were only a few clothes, a bag and a pair of slippers. Then she could hurriedly leave, without bothering to ever look back again.But, 20-year-old Kunti was still standing, motionless, before the bedroom of Ibu Sam, her employer.
Sun, 20 Oct 2002
Young filmmakers gather fo film festival
Young filmmakers gather fo film festivalPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Bali Room of Hotel Indonesia in Central Jakarta was the scene of a surprising sight on Thursday. Over 500 youths, mostly in their early 20s, were gathered there, but not to take part in the Thousand Candles...
Sun, 20 Oct 2002
Team plans further forensic tests
Team plans further forensic tests KUTA, Bali: The joint investigating team into last week's Bali bombing will conduct further forensic tests at the bomb site early next week in an attempt to find the perpetrators, police said.Indonesia's chief investigator handling the case, Insp. Gen.
Sun, 20 Oct 2002
Lingerie trend sweeps town
Lingerie trend sweeps townHera Diani The Jakarta Post JakartaVoluptuous models were recently seen parading in lingerie and swimsuits during a fashion show heralding the opening of a new women's lingerie boutique and another's presentation of its latest collection.
Sun, 20 Oct 2002
Lingerie makes sexy splash in town
Lingerie makes sexy splash in townHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Voluptuous models were recently seen parading in lingerie and swimsuits during a fashion show heralding the opening of a new women's lingerie boutique and another's presentation of its latest collection.
Sun, 20 Oct 2002
Team plans further forensic tests
Team plans further forensic tests KUTA, Bali: The joint investigating team into last week's Bali bombing will conduct further forensic tests at the bomb site early next week in an attempt to find the perpetrators, police said.Indonesia's chief investigator handling the case, Insp. Gen.
Sun, 20 Oct 2002
Housewife jailed for abusing maid
Housewife jailed for abusing maid SINGAPORE: A 52-year-old housewife in Singapore was sentenced to a week's jail and fined $S1,500 Singapore (US$842) for ill- treating and locking up her Indonesian maid, the Straits Times reported Saturday.
Sun, 20 Oct 2002
Clippers sign center Wang
Clippers sign center WangAgence France-Presse, Los Angeles, California Chinese center Wang Zhizhi became a member of the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday after the Dallas Mavericks decided not to match their rival's offer.
Sun, 20 Oct 2002
More expensive models now available for rental
More expensive models now available for rentalRikza Abudllah, Contributor, Jakarta Dozens of companies in Jakarta offer automobiles for rent at various rates and with different levels of service.To look for the addresses of companies offering automobiles for rent, we can search the Yellow Pages...
Sun, 20 Oct 2002
Oct. 12 tragedy: The aftermath
Oct. 12 tragedy: The aftermath Bali has long been known as paradise island, the most favorite tourist destination in Indonesia. Known as the island of the gods it is considered the safest place in the whole country.
Sun, 20 Oct 2002
People worldwide offer condolences to Bali
People worldwide offer condolences to Bali Words of condolences and sympathy have flooded The Jakarta Post to be extended to the victims of the tragic Bali blasts. Excerpts below are merely some that we would like to share to demonstrate how the bombings have saddened people around the globe as we...
Sun, 20 Oct 2002
Many companies turn to rental cars to reduce costs
Many companies turn to rental cars to reduce costsSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta In parallel with the corporate strategy of focusing more on core businesses, many companies have turned to rental cars for their transportation-related needs rather than purchasing new vehicles, partly to cut...
Sun, 20 Oct 2002
Oct. 12 tragedy: The aftermath
Oct. 12 tragedy: The aftermathBali has long been known as paradise island, the most favorite tourist destination in Indonesia. Known as the island of the gods it is considered the safest place in the whole country.