Archive: 30 October 2003
69 articles found
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Lessons from Buleleng
Lessons from Buleleng Two people were killed in Buleleng subdistrict, in the north of Bali following a bloody clash between supporters of the Bali chapters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI- Perjuangan) and Golkar Party. Other people were injured and a number of cars were set ablaze during the incident, which occurred on the eve of the commemoration of Youth Pledge Day on Oct. 28.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government hypes bank IPO
Government hypes bank IPO Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Next week's initial public offering (IPO) by state Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) is expected to generate a handsome Rp 4.17 trillion (about US$490 million) in proceeds amid strong demand from investors, a government official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional Commission vows total reform
Constitutional Commission vows total reform Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ad hoc Constitutional Commission proposed a thorough revision to all amendments made to the Constitution by the People's Consultative Assembly, despite its limited power. Commission leaders said on Wednesday that the Constitution needed sweeping reforms to defuse legal confusion concerning the presidential system and the bicameral legislative system the country will adopt next year.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Korea-Singapore consortium wins BII stake
Korea-Singapore consortium wins BII stake The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A consortium led by South Korea's Kookmin Bank and Singapore's Temasek Holdings Pte. Ltd. was named on Wednesday as the winning bidder for a 51-percent stake in Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII). The consortium, Sorak Financial Holdings Pte.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso hopeful on Bantar Gebang
Sutiyoso hopeful on Bantar Gebang JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso expressed his optimism that he would be able to successfully negotiate with the Bekasi municipal administration for the planned extension of the Bantar Gebang garbage dump contract, despite increasing calls from several Bekasi councillors to terminate the contract. Sutiyoso said he had several times held talks with the Bekasi mayor to discuss various issues, including the dump, to forge cooperation.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI bridge team aiming high in Monte Carlo
RI bridge team aiming high in Monte Carlo Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After failures in the quarterfinals of the last two editions of the Open Team competition, the Indonesian contract-bridge team headed on Wednesday to the World Bridge Championships with its sights firmly set on winning the Seniors Team competition. The world bridge meet is being held in Monte Carlo, Monaco, from Nov. 2 to Nov. 15.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Donors assess tensions, unrest in Bali
Donors assess tensions, unrest in Bali The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Almost a week after successfully hosting a number of international events, including the short visit of U.S. President George W.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese can only dream of a peaceful fasting month
Acehnese can only dream of a peaceful fasting month Nani Farida and Teuku Agam Muzakir, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Lhokseumawe Ismiati has been longing for an evening prayer to be held in the mosque after the breaking of the fast meal, along with neighbors in her remote hamlet in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam. But prolonged violence which is now prevailing in the westernmost province has again dashed her dream of a peaceful Ramadhan.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan and terrorism
Ramadhan and terrorism Fasting is a very special religious duty. Even the descent of Koran (Nuzulul Koran) took place during the fasting month. Unlike other obligatory religious duties or those based on Prophet Muhammad's practices, whether or not you fast will be known only to you and Allah.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P official to be quizzed over political clashes in Bali
PDI-P official to be quizzed over political clashes in Bali Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Bali Governor Dewa Made Beratha gave the green light on Wednesday for police to question I Made Sudana, a councillor with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), accused of possibly playing a leading role in recent political clashes.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. BALI 1x35
1. BALI 1x35 Donors assess tensions, unrest in Bali 2. FACTOR 1x25 Causes of social tensions 3. STORY 1x40 Bali's long history of political violence
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Supreme Court issues election case procedures
Supreme Court issues election case procedures Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has agreed to a judicial guideline that allows a single judge to preside over electoral violation trials, to facilitate a speedy legal process during the 2004 general elections. The decision is one of a series of procedures set up by the government in a guideline issued on Wednesday. Supreme Court chief justice Bagir Manan said he had issued the guideline to district and high courts nationwide.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2 Commercial court needs full societal support Sebastiaan Pompe IMF Residence Legal Advisor Jakarta 2. Pascal -- Textiles trade liberalization: A test case to promote development 1 x 45 Textile trade liberalization: A test case of development Pascal Lamy European Union Commissioner for Trade Brussels 3. State2 -- The collective unconscious? 2 X 21 Is Mahathir focusing on collective unconscious? ND Batra The Statesman Asia News Network Calcutta
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
DI delivers NC 212-200 aircraft
DI delivers NC 212-200 aircraft BANDUNG, W. Java: State aircraft maker PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI) delivered on Wednesday an NC 212-200 airplane to the Ministry of Defense. The NC 212-200 is the third of six such airplanes ordered by the ministry under a sales purchase agreement with PT DI signed on June 26, 1996, the company said in a press release. The first aircraft was delivered on April 4, 2001, and the second on October 2, 2001.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nasty medicine facing 150 dodgy drugstores
Nasty medicine facing 150 dodgy drugstores A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will bring 150 drugstore owners across the country to court for selling fake drugs and illegally selling medicines that require doctor's prescriptions, Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) chairman Sampurno said on Wednesday.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Govt should consult House on Aceh'
'Govt should consult House on Aceh' Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders of the House of Representatives suggested on Wednesday that President Megawati Soekarnoputri consult with legislators before extending martial law in the restive province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam.
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Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.29, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.29, 2003 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,050 0 0 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 90 -5 217,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 70 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 220 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,200 -25 12,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 25 0 598,000 Alumindo Light 230 10...
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TV Program: Thursday, October 30, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, October 30, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 8:00 TV Drama: Mat Angin 9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. Talk Show 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:00 Film: Orange Boy 3:00 City News 3:30 Documentary 4:00 Children Drama 5:00 Documentary 6:00 Religious Songs 7:00 News: Berita Malam 8:30 Music 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 10:00 Music: Country Road 11:30 Comedy 12:00 a.m.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Frans H. Winarta
Frans H. Winarta Member National Law Commission (KHN) Jakarta 2. Rob -- The 51 percent rule: Can Australia ever be part of Asia? 1 X 30 Can Australia ever be part of Asia? Rob Goodfellow University of Wollongong New South Wales Australia 3. Maimun -- Mobilization of Acehnese must stop 1 X 30 'Rent-a-crowd' rallies in Aceh must stop Maimun Journalist 'Beudoh' Tabloid Banda Aceh
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Agum delays approval for MGTI acquisition
Agum delays approval for MGTI acquisition Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Transportation and Communications Agum Gumelar has decided to delay giving his crucial approval to the planned acquisition of Central Java telecommunications operator PT Mitra Global Telekomunikasi Indonesia (MGTI) by PT Alberta Telecommunications, according to a labor union official.
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_________________________________________________________________________________________ Rupiah Rates Oct.29 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,411.09 5,700.75 6,088.31 6,023.30 Brunei dollar 1 5,215.47 4,639.29 4,952.88 4,901.78 Canadian dollar 1 6,930.07 6,162.83 6,581.16 6,511.52 Swiss franc 1 6,832.52 6,007.50 6,488.52 6,421.37 Danish krone 1 1,427.34 1,270.03...
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thousands of bottles of alcohol destroyed
Thousands of bottles of alcohol destroyed JAYAPURA, Papua: Jayapura Police destroyed on Wednesday thousands of bottles of alcoholic drinks at Jayapura Port. The bottles were seized from various shops here in Jayapura from July 25 to August 25 this year, during an anti-alcohol operation named Drunk Matoa 2003. Deputy chief of Jayapura Police Comr. Mathius Fachiri said that the destruction was timely.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Wahidin to lead Tangerang, pledges to help the needy
Wahidin to lead Tangerang, pledges to help the needy Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Wahidin Halim, secretary to the Tangerang municipal administration, was elected on Wednesday as mayor of the industrial town Tangerang, located near Jakarta. Wahidin, the sibling of foreign affairs minister Hasan Wirayuda, edged out two other candidates by pocketing 34 out of 42 votes.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Evictees seek help from City Council
Evictees seek help from City Council Bambang Nurbianto and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 200 victims of evictions from Tanjung Duren Selatan subdistrict, West Jakarta, staged a demonstration in front of the City Council to demand that the council participate actively in seeking a peaceful solution to their problems. The residents became homeless after their houses were demolished on Sept. 17 by city authorities.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Repeal sought for 146 plantation concession licenses
Repeal sought for 146 plantation concession licenses Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda, East Kalimantan An official here called on Wednesday for the regency and mayoralty governments in the province to revoke plantation concessionaire licenses that have already been issued to 146 firms.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Kookmin looking for other Asia opportunities
Kookmin looking for other Asia opportunities Dow Jones, Seoul Kookmin Bank, South Korea's largest lender, will look for investment opportunities in other Asian countries after it takes over PT Bank Internasional Indonesia with its partners, Kookmin Chief Executive Kim Jung-Tae said on Wednesday. "We are targeting the entire Asian region. After Indonesia, we could look for opportunities in such countries as Malaysia, Thailand and India," said Kim in a telephone interview with Dow Jones Newswires.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
b]* Headlines:Constitutional Commission vows total reform 2
b]* Headlines:Constitutional Commission vows total reform 2 * National:NGOs demand more facts about KPTPK candidates 4 * Archipelago:PDI-P official to be questioned over political clashes in Bali 5 * Opinion:Brand name infringement and investor confidence 6 * City:Evictees seek help from City Council 8 * Sports:Bryant looks on as Lakers launch NBA campaign 9 * World: 11 * Business:Fed holds main short-term interest rate at 45-year low 16 * Features:Donors assess tensions, unrest in Bali 18
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina wants to acquire Palmerah oil block
Pertamina wants to acquire Palmerah oil block The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina is one of eight companies who have expressed their interest in acquiring the Palmerah oil and gas concession in South Sumatra, a senior official said on Wednesday. "Pertamina has also expressed interest in the Palmerah block.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 30, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 30, 2003 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Painting: Aesthetic and Nature featuring the works of eight painters from Kelompok Galang Kangin, at Griya Santrian Gallery, Jl. Danau Tamblingan 47, Sanur, until Oct. 31. * Installation Video
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest two more suspects in Marriott Hotel bombing
Police arrest two more suspects in Marriott Hotel bombing Nana Rukmana and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java A police team arrested early on Wednesday morning two men suspected of involvement in the J.W. Marriott Hotel bombing on Aug. 5 this year. The two men, who were apprehended in a room in the budget Gunungsari Hotel on Jl. Tentara Pelajar in Cirebon, are Tohir alias Masrizal, 29 and Ismail alias Ricky Putranto, 26.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Age-old history of political violence cerates a vicious cycle
Age-old history of political violence cerates a vicious cycle I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The recent spate of violence ignited by a clash between two political parties in which two people were brutally murdered has stunned many Balinese, who still believe their island is a cultural paradise inhabited by civilized, peace loving people.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
'An ideal leader should listen to the people'
'An ideal leader should listen to the people' Many have expressed opinions that amid the reform era Indonesia has deteriorated because the country's leaders lack the ability or will to deal with the numerous fundamental problems. In response to the Youth Pledge Day on Oct. 28, educated young people shared their views with what constituted an ideal leader. Diandra, 32, is a post graduate student from the University of Indonesia.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police name 10 other suspects in BNI scam
Police name 10 other suspects in BNI scam Damar Harsanto and Zakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta Police named on Wednesday 10 other businessmen as suspects in a huge export loan scam worth Rp 1.7 trillion (US$201.2 million) in publicly listed Bank BNI. The suspects were named in addition to two bank officials who were arrested in mid-October. "We are continuing our investigation into the case. We have questioned nine witnesses and two prime suspects.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPU delays announcement
KPU delays announcement JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) delayed on Wednesday its announcement on whether or not the last three political parties had passed its administrative screening process, saying it had not yet thoroughly reviewed the parties' documents. KPU deputy chairman Ramlan Surbakti said the commission's verification teams needed more time to ensure that they had used the correct data on the census and voters to verify the parties.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia to host RI vocational students
Malaysia to host RI vocational students BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Several firms in Malaysia are prepared to host 90 vocational students from South Kalimantan province, an official has said. "The firms expressed their readiness when we visited them recently in Kuala Lumpur," said Iriansyah, an official with the South Kalimantan Education Office.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
West Java restricts overseas travel
West Java restricts overseas travel Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The West Java administration and provincial legislative council spends more money on itself than it does on the public at large, the province's deputy governor conceded Wednesday. In response the administration and legislative council agreed here on Wednesday to restrict overseas travel to limit expenditure in the 2004 budget.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pilot blamed for STABO incident: Army chief
Pilot blamed for STABO incident: Army chief Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Bone, South Sulawesi The Indonesian Military (TNI) investigation into the death of eight of the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) personnel during an exercise in Aceh in August has pointed the blame at the helicopter pilot. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu said on Wednesday the TNI investigating team found the pilot did not follow procedures in the event of such an emergency.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Suspicious man arrested at council
Suspicious man arrested at council JAKARTA: A 40-year-old man claiming to be an eviction victim and hoping to lodge a complaint at the City Council, was arrested by a security guard as he attempted to force his way into the council compound. City Council Security Chief Mauladi said Derman Purba was arrested because he ignored the warnings from several security personnel not to drive into the compound with his kijang van.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. CONSTITUTION: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. CONSTITUTION: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Constitutional Commission vows total reform 2. ACEH: 36 pt, 4 col, 1 x 32 'Govt should consult House on Aceh' 3. COLLISION: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Semitrailer crashes into minivan, eight killed 4.ELECTION: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 40 Supreme Court issues election case procedures 5. ODD: 20 pt, 2 cols, 1 x 28 PNG to clear overburdened morgue
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Torrential rain brings traffic woes
Torrential rain brings traffic woes Torrential rain swamped many parts of the capital on Wednesday. The downpour that started at 2:30 p.m. caused heavy traffic jams in a number of streets in the city, including the main thoroughfares Jl. Sudirman and Jl. Thamrin. A motorist on his bicycle (photo above) tries to zip through a flooded Jl. Pejompongan in Central Jakarta. Many motorists avoided the flooded roads amid fears their cars would not be able to navigate the waters.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Eight killed in Brebes traffic accident
Eight killed in Brebes traffic accident Nana Rukmana and Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Brebes, Central Java A semitrailer slammed into a chartered Mitsubishi minivan early on Wednesday morning in the Central Java regency of Brebes, leaving eight people dead and 12 others injured. All of the dead and injured were passengers of the minivan.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Businesses to monitor post-IMF programs
Businesses to monitor post-IMF programs Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Business lobby groups announced on Wednesday they would closely monitor the implementation of the government's economic reform programs after the current IMF program ends later this year. The business community has set up a monitoring committee to carry out the job.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/8/g-arrest
JP/8/g-arrest Suspicious man arrested at council JAKARTA: A 40-year-old man claiming to be an eviction victim and hoping to lodge a complaint at the City Council, was arrested by a security guard as he attempted to force his way into the council compound. City Council Security Chief Mauladi said Derman Purba was arrested because he ignored the warnings from several security personnel not to drive into the compound with his kijang van.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Seven killed in Air Force chopper crash
Seven killed in Air Force chopper crash Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor, West Java An Indonesian Air Force helicopter crashed on Wednesday onto Atang Sanjaya airfield in Bogor during a test flight, killing all seven people on board, an air force official said. Air force spokesman Air Commodore Sagom Tambun said the two pilots and five technicians on board the Puma Twin Pack H.3408 helicopter were instantly killed. The cause of the accident is still being investigated, Sagom said.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
NGOs demand more facts about KPTPK candidates
NGOs demand more facts about KPTPK candidates Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) criticized the government on Wednesday for its failure to promote transparency in selecting candidates for the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPTPK), a powerful body tasked with fighting corruption.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
VP Center and UN troops
VP Center and UN troops From Media Indonesia The establishment of the Vice President Center is to me surprising and confusing, though I appreciate the attitude of Vice President Hamzah Haz, who has responded to public criticism and expressed his readiness to dissolve the center if requested by the President. Former president Soeharto set up various foundations to procure funds from businessmen and civil servants, and these institutions were finally subjected to legal recourse.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Night spots closure protested
Night spots closure protested YOGYAKARTA: Some 300 employees of night spot entertainment centers staged a protest on Wednesday in front of the Office of the Mayor in Yogyakarta, demanding the administration revoke a decree stipulating that night spots must close during Ramadhan. The employees gave speeches, saying that the temporary closure of the night spots would deprive them of income for one month.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police name 10 other suspects in BNI scam
Police name 10 other suspects in BNI scam Damar Harsanto and Zakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta Police named on Wednesday 10 other businessmen as suspects in a huge export loan scam worth Rp 1.7 trillion (US$201.2 million) in publicly listed Bank BNI. The suspects were named in addition to two bank officials who were arrested in mid-October. "We are continuing our investigation into the case. We have questioned nine witnesses and two prime suspects.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Brand name infringement and investor confidence
Brand name infringement and investor confidence Frans H. Winarta, Member, National Law Commission (KHN), Jakarta The Jakarta Post and Asian Wall Street Journal have recently highlighted intellectual property issues in Indonesia in articles by Tom Wright entitled respectively: Supreme Court's Davidoff ruling offers hope to foreign brands and Indonesia ruling offers hope to foreign brands. The local market here has been flooded by products such as Intel jeans, Sony underwear and Rolex cigarettes.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Toll road safety
Toll road safety From Tempo About 6:30 a.m. on Sept. 22, 2003, my driver accidentally hit a scavenger on the Jagorawi toll road, at about 70 km per hour. I am not trying to lay blame in this accident, as this matter has already been settled. The point I would like to raise is that PT Jasa Marga, which manages toll roads, should see to it that no pedestrians ever cross a toll road.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Threat to cut KL military aid opposed
Threat to cut KL military aid opposed UNITED STATES: U.S. President George W. Bush's administration said on Tuesday it opposed tying US$1.2 million in military aid for Malaysia to religious freedom as an expression of displeasure with outgoing Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's recent criticism of Jews.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Another 10 other suspects named in Rp 1.7 trillion BNI scam
Another 10 other suspects named in Rp 1.7 trillion BNI scam Damar Harsanto and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police named on Wednesday 10 other businessmen as suspects in a huge export loan scam worth Rp 1.7 trillion (US$201.2 million) in publicly listed Bank BNI. The suspects were named in addition to two bank officials who were arrested in mid-October. "We are continuing our investigation into the case. We have questioned nine witnesses and two prime suspects.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Telkom won't meet reaudit deadline: Official
Telkom won't meet reaudit deadline: Official The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed telecommunications company PT Telkom may not be able to meet this month's deadline set by U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) to complete a reaudit of its 2002 financial accounts. "We expect to complete (the reauditing work) by early November," Telkom's president commissioner Bacelius Ruru told reporters on Wednesday. Ruru said Telkom's board of directors have notified the SEC about the delay.
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I WELCOME BOSS! Stephen Hicks (left), Intercontinental Hotels Group's Vice President for Operation for Southeast Asian region greets Surya Paloh (center), owner of PT Citra Jimbaran Indah Hotel. They are accompanied by Amadeo Zarzoza, general manager of Bali Intercontinental resort.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Rent-a-crowd' rallies in Aceh must stop
'Rent-a-crowd' rallies in Aceh must stop Maimun, Journalist , 'Beudoh' Tabloid, Banda Aceh The "integrated operation" in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam is gaining wide support, if we are to believe the recent rallies in several parts of the province, in which participants demanded that the military operation be extended. Unlike other rallies demanding peace or an end to the violence, the demonstrations at legislative buildings proceeded smoothly, with no arrests or shootings.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
RENOVATION PROJECTS: The Bali Intercontinental Resort is
RENOVATION PROJECTS: The Bali Intercontinental Resort is renovating its rooms, including its exclusive suites, lobby and spa facilities to ensure more comfort and convenience for its guests.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P drops ax on 'E' legislator
PDI-P drops ax on 'E' legislator Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) said on Wednesday it has fired one of its councillors, Sudiharto Saka, from the Central Java provincial legislature after he was convicted in an illicit drug case. The Semarang District Court on Tuesday sentenced him to five months and 15 days in prison after he was proven guilty of taking the banned drug popularly known as ecstasy, in August.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Zainal, champion of Riau development
Zainal, champion of Riau development Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau With his patience, resignation and sociability, H.M. Rusli Zai nal, the new governor of Riau has won the hearts of the province's population. Formerly the regent of Indragiri Hilir, Riau, Zainal was elected governor of Riau province in a plenary session of the Riau provincial legislative assembly on Oct. 22, 2003 when he secured 34 votes out of a total of 55 votes contested.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Int'l business lobbies slam tax office policy
Int'l business lobbies slam tax office policy Rendi A. Witular and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan International business lobby groups criticized on Wednesday the latest move by the Directorate General of Taxation to send to prison businessmen including foreign expatriates who fail to settle tax arrears. Chairman of the International Business Chambers Peter G. Fanning expressed concern that the move would further undermine the country's investment image.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Experts dissatisfied with police internal reform
Experts dissatisfied with police internal reform Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite its achievements in the fight against terrorism, the National Police remain unable to meet its internal reform demand of providing security and public services, experts concluded on Wednesday. The reform movement, they said, has not helped the National Police improve its poor image.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
The collective unconscious?
The collective unconscious? ND Batra The Statesman Asia News Network Calcutta Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, notorious for calling a spade more than a spade, outraged the international community with his vitriolic anti-Semitic comments as to how Jews "rule the world by proxy: They get others to fight and die for them." Torn out of context, his words seemed outright bigotry unworthy of a national leader.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/LOGGING
JP/5/LOGGING 1 x 52 Repeal sought for 146 plantation concession licenses JP/5/saka 1 x 31 PDI-P drops ax on 'E' legislator JP/5/Jabar 4 x 8 West Java restricts overseas travels
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bali Intercontinental Resort under massive renovation
Bali Intercontinental Resort under massive renovation In the last few months, Bali's travel and tourism industry faced a very difficult period following the aftermath of the bombings on Oct.12, 2002 and the decline in international tourism due to security issues and the outbreak of the deadly flulike disease Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
APP to sign restructuring deal
APP to sign restructuring deal Asia Pulp & Paper Co. (APP) is expected to sign a long-awaited restructuring agreement with key creditors on Thursday, which would pave the way for the restructuring of its giant US$6.7 billion debt. APP will sign a master restructuring agreement with export- credit agencies of 11 countries - including the U.S., Japan and several European nations - and the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), which is the company's largest creditor.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Party codes of conduct needed to prevent violence
Party codes of conduct needed to prevent violence Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Calls have mounted for political parties and the government to draft codes of conduct following the fatal clashes between supporters of Golkar and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) in Buleleng, Bali, last Sunday.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.29, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.29, 2003 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,050 0 0 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 90 -5 217,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 70 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 220 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,200 -25 12,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 25 0 598,000 Alumindo Light 230 10...
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Plaza Semanggi to worsen traffic jams: Observer
Plaza Semanggi to worsen traffic jams: Observer M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite assurances from the developer of Plaza Semanggi that the upmarket mall would not worsen already severe traffic congestion, a transportation observer says otherwise. Ahmad Syafrudin of the Environmental Task Force said Wednesday that the shopping mall would draw more taxis, public minivans and buses and private vehicles.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Alleged JI leader goes on trial
Alleged JI leader goes on trial JAKARTA: An alleged top leader of regional terrorist network Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), Abu Rusdan, went on trial on Wednesday, charged with harboring one of the key suspects in the Bali bombing last October. The trial, however, was adjourned immediately after it was opened, following protests by defense lawyers that they received copies of the dossier late. The dossier was handed to them a few minutes before the session started.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jail sought for embezzler
Jail sought for embezzler MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: A prosecutor requested the Makassar District Court on Wednesday to sentence defendant Sub to 30 months in prison for graft. Prosecutor Kardiana said that Sub, one of the executives of express delivery company PT Andalan Express's Makassar branch was guilty of embezzling company funds amounting to Rp 47 million (US$5,875).