Archive: 13 November 2003
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Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta-Merak toll road not ready for exodus
Jakarta-Merak toll road not ready for exodus Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang With the Idul Fitri travel season fast approaching, toll road operator PT Marga Mandala Sakti has yet to finish repair work on the Jakarta-Merak toll road, sections of which are badly damaged. The head of the Banten provincial transportation agency, Turmudji, said on Tuesday he sent a letter to the toll road operator asking that the repairs be completed before the Idul Fitri exodus.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police shoot dead drug dealer
Police shoot dead drug dealer JAKARTA: South Jakarta Police shot dead on Wednesday morning a suspected drug dealer near the Lenteng Agung train station in South Jakarta, as the man was trying to escape. A South Jakarta Police detective said Tarmizi, 27, had been in custody since Monday. "We were using him as bait to trap a major drug dealer. But, as we were closing in on the drug boss -- who seemed to be aware of the trap -- Tarmizi took off and ignored warning shots.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gusmardi Bustami
Gusmardi Bustami Indonesian Ambassador to World Trade Organization Geneva 2. Pro -- It's a smaller world 1 X 30 The small world of nanotechnology Robert L. Park Professor of Physics University of Maryland Project Syndicate 3. Star -- Abdullah has succeeded on political stage without using dirty 2 X 21 Abdullah uses no dirty tactics V.K. Chin The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Landslides prompt relocation demand
Landslides prompt relocation demand Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Traumatized by recurring landslides, some 50 families in Kulonprogo regency demanded on Wednesday that local authorities relocate them to a safer area. The families live in hilly Borosuli hamlet, Kulonprogo, Banjarsari, an area prone to landslides. "We can't sleep at night because the rainy season has begun.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bombing suspect wrongly identified
Bombing suspect wrongly identified SURINAME: An Indonesian man who briefly lived in Suriname was not a suspect in the Bali bombings, though he has a similar name to a man convicted in the attack, the Indonesian Embassy said. The embassy issued the statement on Monday, saying it has no record of the convict, Ali Imron, visiting the South American country.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
IBRA to sell more BII shares later this month
IBRA to sell more BII shares later this month The Jakarta Post Jakarta An additional 20 percent stake in Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) will be sold later this month through a block sale, following last month's 51 percent stake sale in the bank, the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt told to speed up railway construction
Govt told to speed up railway construction Nana Rukmana , The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java The House of Representatives' transportation commission urged the government on Wednesday to speed up the double tracking of the Cikampek-Haurgeulis-Cirebon railway line in West Java. Currently, constructing is underway on the 54-kilometer-long Cikampek-Haurgeulis section of the line, and this will be followed by work on the Haurgeulis-Cirebon section.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Priok witnesses tell of abuse during detention
Priok witnesses tell of abuse during detention Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two witnesses in the Tanjung Priok trials told the ad hoc rights tribunal on Wednesday of mistreatment by military personnel during detention following the bloody incident in 1984, when dozens of protesters were killed by security forces.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Citibank, Schroders launch new mutual fund
Citibank, Schroders launch new mutual fund Sandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Citibank and investment fund management company Schroders signed an agreement on Wednesday to launch a new mutual fund focussing on medium-to-short term government bonds bearing fixed returns. The relatively benign inflationary environment and the continuous decline in the interest rate on Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes are some of the reasons for Citibank and Schroders to set up the fund.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Terrorists may soon strike again: Police
Terrorists may soon strike again: Police Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police issued a fresh warning on Wednesday asking operators and owners of buildings in the capital to beware of possible terrorist attacks, adding that terrorists might strike again soon.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Lessons from unexpected failure of the WTO at Cancun
Lessons from unexpected failure of the WTO at Cancun Gusmardi Bustami, Indonesian Ambassador to World Trade Organization, Geneva The WTO's Fifth Ministerial Conference in Cancun ended on Sept. 14 without any agreement on the ministerial text.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
British Embassy takes action over Greenwood arrest
British Embassy takes action over Greenwood arrest Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The British Embassy in Indonesia is seeking to "free" its citizen, Mark Michael Greenwood, currently in jail for failing to pay Rp 45.8 billion (US$5.38 million) in tax arrears, an official said.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Future is now for F-Cell cars in Singapore
Future is now for F-Cell cars in Singapore Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Singapore, only 75-minutes by plane from here, would soon enjoy the luxury of having clear air as there will be emission-free cars operating there to reduce the level of air pollution. The first benefit was gained from the two-year feasibility study of cars using Fuel-Cell (F-Cell) technology, which is totally emission free. What is F-Cell?
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
MoF to have powerful treasury unit
MoF to have powerful treasury unit Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Reorganization of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) will be completed in March next year, thereby creating a powerful treasury unit, Minister of Finance Boediono said on Wednesday. A presidential decree on the reorganization measure would first be issued before it becomes effective, to serve as a legal basis, Boediono said in a hearing with House of Representatives Commission IX on financial affairs.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
ADB approves regional grant for farm research
ADB approves regional grant for farm research Agence France-Presse, Manila The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Wednesday it has approved a US$3 million regional technical assistance grant to fund agriculture research projects to boost food security in some 14 Asian countries. The grant would go to international agricultural research centers focusing on helping the poorest regions and most unfavorable environments of Asia, the Manila-based ADB said.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDIP-connected family acquires media
PDIP-connected family acquires media A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With several months to go before election campaigns begin in earnest there are indications that the ruling party is making a foray into the print media. People close to the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) have reportedly revived the old and now defunct Merdeka daily newspaper and helped refinance the Islamic Republika daily.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
AFP;HHR;
AFP;HHR; ANPAu..r.. Aglance-Philippines-judge Arroyo calls for reconciliation JP/11/J03 Arroyo calls for reconciliation PHILIPPINES: President Gloria Arroyo on Wednesday called for national reconciliation after the Philippines narrowly avoided a constitutional crisis over an attempt to impeach the country's top judge. Arroyo said it was time for opposition legislators and the judiciary "to quiet down this controversy".
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police know of Azahari and Noordin hideouts: Police chief
Police know of Azahari and Noordin hideouts: Police chief Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Wednesday the police were waiting for the right time to capture prime terror suspects Azahari and Noordin Moch. Top as their hideouts had already been identified. Da'i said the police were intensifying the manhunt. "It (their arrest) is just a matter of time.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
House may probe ballot box tender
House may probe ballot box tender JAKARTA: A member of House of Representatives (DPR) Commission II for home and legal affairs called on the commission on Wednesday to launch an investigation into alleged manipulation in the ballot box tender. Agun Gunandjar Sudarsa said that the alleged manipulation was carried out by a network consisting of businesspeople, General Elections Commission (KPU) members and fellow House commission members.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
On national health bill
On national health bill I am writing in response to the Nov. 10 opinion piece written by Todd Callahan on the National Health Insurance Bill currently being considered by the House of Representatives. I agree with his views that the scheme is both unaffordable and impractical to be implemented in Indonesia. It is unfair for the government to set up very different contribution rates for formal and informal sector workers.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
New bank loans remain slow: BI
New bank loans remain slow: BI The Jakarta Post, Jakarta New bank loans in from January to August of this year grew by just 1.83 percent from the same period last year, Bank Indonesia reported on Wednesday, further evidence that the country's banking sector remains reluctant to channel money to the corporate sector. The central bank said in a press statement that new loans during the first eight months of this year rose to Rp 50 trillion (US$5.92 billion) from Rp 49.1 trillion in 2002.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Australian travelers return to paradise island of Bali
Australian travelers return to paradise island of Bali Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Bali was previously regarded as a safe holiday ground for many Australians. Surfers danced to Bali's wild sea waves, while party-goers hung out in Kuta's most glittering pubs and cafes. To these travelers, Bali has been their second home, for its close proximity to their own homeland Down Under.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P, Golkar try to avert open war
PDI-P, Golkar try to avert open war Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top brass from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and the Golkar Party have held informal talks to ease the tension between them and build a better relationship in the future.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia to import sand from RI
Malaysia to import sand from RI PEKANBARU, Riau: Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Dato' Hamidon Ali said on Wednesday that Malaysia wished to buy sand from the Indonesian government. "But, we leave it for the Indonesian government to make a decision on this," the Ambassador told reporters after he met Riau governor Saleh Djasit.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Educational subsidy
Educational subsidy From Kompas The cost of education has been rising and is not likely to go down, just like prices in general. The state is reportedly suffering financial losses, but government officials are holding seminars at star-rated hotels and having weekends in Bali. It may be worthwhile for President Megawati Soekarnoputri to note that an elementary school student attempted suicide because his parents could not afford to pay a fee for extracurricular school activities.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. CARLA -- 1 x 40
1. CARLA -- 1 x 40 When business meets art: Indofood award
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Discrimination at Kuta's Paddy's Pub
Discrimination at Kuta's Paddy's Pub It is a well known fact that Bali's tourist economy has been negatively affected by Oct. 12, 2002 and the following SARS viruses. Incidences like the ones just mentioned can change things forever and the reality is that Bali must also change. It must change in areas of customer service, security and health and safety. On Sunday, Nov.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
PT Gudang Garam, Indonesia's largest cigarette maker,
PT Gudang Garam, Indonesia's largest cigarette maker, forecast 2003 sales of 62 billion sticks, a slight increase from last year's 61 billion sticks, Heru Budiman,the company's treasury and investor relations director, said. This year's profit will probably be little changed, he said. He didn't give reasons. Gudang Garam's sales volume rose 5.2 percent to 50.4 billion in the nine months to Sept. 30, helped by higher sales of its machine-rolled clove cigarettes.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Province to trace archives
Province to trace archives MATARAM, W. Nusa Tenggara: West Nusa Tenggara province has formed a team to trace regional archives in the Netherlands, an official has said. Chief of the provincial archives board M. Natsir Ipapy said here on Wednesday that about 120 archives and a number of historic articles on West Nusa Tenggara are being kept in the Netherlands.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. MUSTAFA: 48 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. MUSTAFA: 48 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Marriott blast's first suspect stands trial 2. BNI: 36 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 15 High-ranking BNI executive added to list of suspects 3. AZAHARI: 30 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 48 Police know of Azahari, Noordin hideouts: Da'i 4. FLOOD: 28 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 20 Prakosa claims cause of deadly Sumatran flood not known yet 5. POLISI: 28 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 28 sudah tadi 6.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov.12
Rupiah Rates Nov.12 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar------1 6,419.80 5,700.91 6,092.38 6,028.11 Brunei dollar----------1 5,176.99 4,597.83 4,912.95 4,861.72 Canadian dollar--------1 6,840.34 6,073.98 6,491.47 6,422.59 Swiss franc------------1 6,609.75 5,871.53 6,272.63 6,208.52 Danish krone-----------1 1,392.01 1,236.73 1,321.02 1,307.71 Euro-------------------1 10,352.14 9,195.35 9,824.16 9,723.11 Poundsterling----------1 14,975.05 13,303.46 14,211.29...
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
When business meets art: Indofood Award
When business meets art: Indofood Award Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Deviating from the usual practice to select the winners out of pictures of works sent, the jury for the 2nd Indofood Award Competition selected winners directly from paintings submitted. Out of 2,800 photos of works by 1,249 painters, the jury selected 89, of which they asked the real paintings from the artists.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina sees output soaring in two years
Pertamina sees output soaring in two years The Jakarta Post , Jakarta State oil and gas company PT Pertamina said on Tuesday its oil output could increase by up to 36 percent over the next two years thanks to increased exploration and exploitation.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Balinese royal accused of killing stepbrother
Balinese royal accused of killing stepbrother Wahyoe Boediwardhana and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali A Balinese royal family reported one of its members to the police on Wednesday for stabbing his stepbrother to death following an overnight dispute at the palace.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
PSSI doubtful about women's team at SEAG
PSSI doubtful about women's team at SEAG Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A poor performance in the run-up to the SEA Games seems to have raised doubts in the mind of the chairman of Indonesia's governing soccer body PSSI on whether the national women's team will be able to live up to expectations. Nurdin Halid, who has been in the PSSI top position for only around a month, looks resigned to the possibility that the team will not be going to Vietnam, the venue of the SEA Games next month.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
High School dropouts will be allowed to become lawmakers: KPU
High School dropouts will be allowed to become lawmakers: KPU Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta High school dropouts will be allowed to run in legislative elections if they manage to get a letter of recognition from a high school or the equivalent, a final draft instruction issued by the General Elections Commission (KPU) says.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
AP/Firdia Lisnawati
AP/Firdia Lisnawati SANTA CRUZ COMMEMORATION: East Timorese mourners lead a procession in the state capital of Dili to commemorate the Nov. 12, 1991 Santa Cruz massacre as they hold banners and posters demanding justice for victims and the country.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Councillors seek pension funding
Councillors seek pension funding Yuli Tri Suwarni and Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Bandarlampung Provincial councillors have started to demand hundreds of millions of rupiah in pension funding for each of them, as they will end their five-year terms next year. The requests were made five months ahead of the 2004 general elections amid widespread instances of corruption involving many members of legislative councils across the country.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Depok goes green
Depok goes green DEPOK: In conjunction with Environment Day on Nov. 12, the local administration kicked off a regreening program by planting hundreds of fruit trees around the town, located south of Jakarta. Mayor H. Badrul Kamal expressed hope that the program would revive the satellite city's function as water catchment area for Jakarta. Depok, formerly a vast forest, is now a developing town with numerous housing complexes and business districts.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Seeded players dominate junior tennis c'ships
Seeded players dominate junior tennis c'ships The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seeded players dominated the 2003 ITF Indonesia Junior Tennis Championships, with nine marching into the third round of the boys' singles and six advancing to the quarterfinals of the girls singles at the Bung Karno tennis courts here on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 13, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 13, 2003 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Painting: The Fine Art of Fine Arts, featuring works of seven artists including Huang Fong, Bambang Rahardjo and Mozes Misdy, at Puri Seminyak Gallery, Seminyak (Tel. 0361-730814), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Nov. 20. * Painting: The Silent Painting, featuring works of 21 artists including Arie Smit, Srihadi Soedarsono, Djirna, Sutawijaya, Mangu Putra and Nyoman Tusan Griya Santrian Gallery, Sanur, 10 a.m.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Daylight robbery hurts home-alone
Daylight robbery hurts home-alone JAKARTA: Six armed robbers broke into a house on Jl. Siaga Baru, Pejaten, South Jakarta, injuring the homeowner and stealing his car. Taufik, 42, was at home alone early on Wednesday, when six robbers came into the house. His wife Lenny, who is a staff member of the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas), was traveling abroad. The six broke the lock and, realizing that someone was home, knocked on the door.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
652 new soldiers inducted
652 new soldiers inducted SEMARANG: Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto inducted into the military 652 new graduates from the Indonesian Military Academy's basic training program here on Wednesday. The best graduates were Muhammad Arifianto from the Army, Abdul Gofur (Navy) and Rachmad Syaputro (Air Force). The graduates had finished their 13 weeks of basic military training at the academy in Magelang district, Central Java province.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega asked to pardon GAM rebels
Mega asked to pardon GAM rebels The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Lhokseumawe Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor Abdullah Puteh appealed to President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday to fulfill her promise to grant an amnesty to Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members who had surrendered to the government.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Astra reduces its debt to US$420 million
Astra reduces its debt to US$420 million Sandy Darmosumarto and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Creditors of the country's largest automotive assembler and distributor, PT Astra International, have agreed to debt release date status later this month as the company has managed to trim its debts by more than half to US$420 million, a senior official said.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Parties under fire for recruiting actors, actresses
Parties under fire for recruiting actors, actresses Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts criticized political parties on Wednesday for their lack of commitment to quality elections, as reflected in the nomination of several actors as legislative candidates. Smita Notosusanto from the Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro) said nominating celebrities as legislative candidates was a poor start for a country trying to develop a democracy through fair and transparent elections.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners nabbed for prostitution in Surabaya
Foreigners nabbed for prostitution in Surabaya ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya A total of 30 foreign nationals were arrested on Tuesday at around midnight in the Meteor discotheque on suspicion of prostitution. They were arrested by a joint team from the Surabaya immigration office, local police personnel and other agencies, said Yoostha Silalahi, an official with Surabaya immigration office, on Wednesday. The 30 foreigners consisted of two Russians and 28 from mainland China.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Officials sweep national health awards
Officials sweep national health awards Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Incumbent and former government officials dominated the national health awards on Wednesday, presented by Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi to citizens for their contribution to national health development.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
INFID's sweeping criticisms
INFID's sweeping criticisms Rejecting the Indonesian government's reform agenda as generally useless seems to be a pointless criticism that doesn't deserve any attention from the economics ministers, especially because the critics didn't come up with alternative policy recommendations.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Prakosa claims cause of deadly Sumatran flood not known yet
Prakosa claims cause of deadly Sumatran flood not known yet Apriadi Gunawan and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Medan/Jakarta The government sparked more confusion as to the cause of the flash flood in a resort town in North Sumatra recently as a minister said on Wednesday that only a preliminary conclusion as to its cause had been reached so far. Minister of Forestry M. Prakosa told the House of Representatives on Wednesday the conclusion was based on video footage taken on Nov.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tejakula performances reveal unknown layer of cultural life
Tejakula performances reveal unknown layer of cultural life Benito Lopulalan, Contributor, Tejakula, Buleleng Has anyone ever heard about Tejakula in Bali? On the map, Tejakula is an isolated dot midway on the dry coastal road from Singaraja in the north of Bali to Karangasem regency in the east of the island. A few aficionados of Balinese culture will tell you that it is home to Bali's most famous wayang wong: a classical dance featuring Rama and the monkey kings of the Ramayana epic.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
500 poor children get free SeaWorld edutainment
500 poor children get free SeaWorld edutainment P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 500 poor children who usually spend their days on the street or among mountains of garbage were given a chance on Wednesday by a children's foundation and SeaWorld to escape the dust and stench of their everyday world on a one-day trip to the marine aquarium in Ancol, North Jakarta.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Looking for a leader with a (smart) personality
Looking for a leader with a (smart) personality Ivy Susanti, Journalist, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta ivy@thejakartapost.com When Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong announced in August that his deputy, Lee Hsien Loong, would take over the top job before the next general election in 2007, a likely question from non-Singaporeans who are keen on tracking regional affairs, might be "Why Lee?" Lee Hsien Loong, 51, is a somewhat unfamiliar figure in this region, unless he is linked with his father,...
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mandala increases flights 20%
Mandala increases flights 20% JAKARTA: Mandala Airlines will increase its flight frequency to 14 destinations by up to 20 percent, raising seats from 9,300 to 11,068 per day to anticipate a surging number of passengers during the holiday season. The increased service will start Nov. 20, the firm said in a statement, but it did not specify how long the new operation time table would remain in effect.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Another BNI official added to suspects list
Another BNI official added to suspects list Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Another high-ranking officer from Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) has been declared a suspect in a Rp 1.7 trillion scandal that has also cast some presidential candidates in a bad light. National Police economic crimes division director Brig. Gen. Samuel Ismoko said that Nirwan Ali, the operational manager of BNI Kebayoran branch, had been summoned as a suspect on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Snags in bonded zones deter investment
Snags in bonded zones deter investment Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several bonded zone operators complained on Monday about the difficulties they faced in obtaining permits and the various regional levies and taxes imposed by local administrations.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Telcom receives flood of applications
Telcom receives flood of applications The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As many as 56 noted individuals have submitted applications to become members of the newly established telecommunications watchdog. A government-sanctioned selection committee will review all applications from Wednesday to Friday to determine whether aspirants meet the administrative requirements and are competent to carry out the job as a member of the Telecommunication Regulatory Committee. "The results of the ...
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hyundai shipyard wins $320m
Hyundai shipyard wins $320m SEOUL: South Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd., affiliated with the world's largest shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industry, said on Wednesday it has won new orders worth about US$320 million. The orders came from two separate deals to build six container ships worth $258 million for Germany's Rickmers Reederei Gmbh and two petrochemical carriers worth $62 millions for Vroon BV of the Netherlands, it said.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov.12
Rupiah Rates Nov.12 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar------1 6,419.80 5,700.91 6,092.38 6,028.11 Brunei dollar----------1 5,176.99 4,597.83 4,912.95 4,861.72 Canadian dollar--------1 6,840.34 6,073.98 6,491.47 6,422.59 Swiss franc------------1 6,609.75 5,871.53 6,272.63 6,208.52 Danish krone-----------1 1,392.01 1,236.73 1,321.02 1,307.71 Euro-------------------1 10,352.14 9,195.35 9,824.16 9,723.11 Poundsterling----------1 14,975.05 13,303.46 14,211.29...
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government plans to deport 14 Turkish boat people
Government plans to deport 14 Turkish boat people Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said it intended to deport 14 Turkish boat people who sailed back to Indonesia after being refused entry to the neighboring country last week. "Deporting (them) is what we want to do.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Insurance plan for councillors opposed
Insurance plan for councillors opposed TANGERANG: Tangerang regency councillors have proposed personal accident insurance for themselves in next year's regency budget, but the community has come out against the proposal. "The councillors have no need for the insurance, and they do not have a strong argument in asking for it," said Mahrus, chairman of the coastal community association, on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thailand seeks to boost clout with regional pact
Thailand seeks to boost clout with regional pact Reuters Bagan, Myanmar Thailand, seeking to boost its regional influence and improve prickly relations with its neighbors, pledged on Wednesday to offer soft loans to Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar and waive import duties on their goods.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Inexperienced graduates find no luck at job expo
Inexperienced graduates find no luck at job expo M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the last year, Andri, not his real name, has applied for jobs at numerous petrochemical companies, scoring a couple of interviews. However, in the end none of the companies were interested and he remains unemployed.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos unveil new economic roadmap
Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos unveil new economic roadmap Agence France-Presse Bagan, Myanmar The leaders of Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos on Wednesday announced a new economic roadmap aimed at accelerating growth and lifting the region's people out of poverty.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Kiemas ( 1 x 30 )
1. Kiemas ( 1 x 30 ) PDI-P, Golkar try to avert open war 2. Artis ( 3 X 20 ) Political parties under fire for recruiting actors, actresses 3. Priok ( 1 X 35 ) Priok witnesses tell of abuse in detention 4. Boat ( 2 X 21) Govt plans to deport Turkish boat people 5. Award ( x 16) Officials sweep health awards 6. KPU (2 x 30) High School dropouts will be allowed to become lawmakers: KPU
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
b]* Headlines:Marriott blast's first suspect stands trial 2
b]* Headlines:Marriott blast's first suspect stands trial 2 * National:PDI Perjuangan, Golkar try to avert open war 4 * Archipelago:Balinese royal accused of killing stepbrother 5 * Opinion:Lessons from unexpected failure of the WTO at Cancun 7 * City:Komnas Anak urges city to save toll-road schools 8 * Sports:Andy Roddick recovers from tirade for win at Masters Cup 10 * World:Sri Lankan president, PM agree to meet again 11 * Business:New bank loans remain slow: BI 13 * Features:Brakes that no...
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
PNG's deputy PM dumped in reshuffle
PNG's deputy PM dumped in reshuffle PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Deputy Prime Minister Allan Marat was one of two ministers dropped from Papua New Guinea's Cabinet on Wednesday in a reshuffle. Prime Minister Michael Somare said the changes were aimed at strengthening the ruling coalition ahead of an important parliamentary vote. Marat was dropped after he was dismissed as the head of a party in the coalition.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
City extends, expands three-in-one traffic policy
City extends, expands three-in-one traffic policy Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Objections from motorists to the Jakarta Administration's plan to extend the three-in-one traffic policy apparently did not deter the bureaucrats from continuing their plan and even expanding it.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Agats flights halted for renovation
Agats flights halted for renovation JAYAPURA, Papua: Flights to the capital of Asmat regency, Agats, located some 700 kilometers southwest of Jayapura, are to be halted temporarily while Ewer Airport is being renovated. The runway renovations are to be finished in early January, said Asmat regent Watken on Wednesday. Watken said that, for the time being, those who wished to visit the regency could take commercial speedboats from the nearest major town of Timika, as most people were now doing.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Apartments replacing slums
Apartments replacing slums From Warta Kota The eviction of fishermen in Kali Adem, North Jakarta, has made these poor people homeless. This problem will only be solved by the building of low-cost apartments, something that should have been planned by the Jakarta city administration before the demolition of the slums. Densely populated districts in Jakarta should be rejuvenated by building low-cost apartments so that the city's down-at-heel neighborhoods can be gradually improved.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indofarma continues to suffer losses
Indofarma continues to suffer losses Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed pharmaceutical company PT Indofarma said on Wednesday it suffered more losses in the third quarter of this year despite higher sales as the company had to cover huge borrowing expenses. Company president M. Dani Pratomo said that the net loss in the third quarter increased to Rp 40 billion (US$4.45 million) from Rp 34 billion in the second quarter.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
E. Timorese remember massacre, demand international probe
E. Timorese remember massacre, demand international probe Associated Press, Dili Thousands of people gathered on Wednesday to remember the victims of one of East Timor's worst massacres under Indonesian rule with a moment of silence and flowers as well as demands for an investigation to find the perpetrators. The Nov. 12, 1991 massacre of more than 200 people at the Santa Cruz cemetery in the capital Dili was secretly caught on video and broadcast around the world.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Controversial conclusion
Controversial conclusion Three cabinet ministers have said that the recent devastating flood in Bohorok, Langkat, North Sumatra that killed more than 140 people was apparently a pure natural disaster. The three -- State Minister for Environment Nabiel Makarim, Forestry Minister M. Prakosa and Resettlement Minister Soenarno -- made the conclusion after visiting the site of the disaster.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Abuse of female
Abuse of female migrant workers From Media Indonesia Cases of rape or torture involving Indonesia's female migrant workers (TKW), as frequently reported by the mass media, apparently have not motivated Islamic organizations to act. There has been no news of demonstrations against Kuwait or other Middle East nations employing the TKW. On the other hand, when America attacked Iraq, various demos were staged against the U.S.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. TEJA 2x28
1. TEJA 2x28 Tejakula performances reveal unknown layer of cultural life 2. BALI 2x27 Australians return to paradise island of Bali
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'Astra should pay': Evictees
'Astra should pay': Evictees The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Over 200 residents of Sukapura village, Semper, Tanjung Priok in North Jakarta, staged a rally on Wednesday at PT Astra Honda Motor office building on Jl. Yos Sudarso, Sunter, demanding compensation for their demolished houses. But the riot police, who had been guarding the office building since early that morning, outnumbered the protesters who insisted on meeting Astra's management.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ivy Susanti
Ivy Susanti Journalist The Jakarta Post Jakarta ivy@thejakartapost.com 2. RIA -- The Iraqi trap 2 X 30 Europe can do something to save the arrogant U.S. from Iraqi trap Alexander Konovalov President Institute of Strategic Assessments RIA Novosti Moscow
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
IBRA to sell more BII shares later this month: Syafruddin
IBRA to sell more BII shares later this month: Syafruddin The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An additional 20 percent stake in Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) will be sold later this month through a block sale, following last month's 51 percent stake sale in the bank, the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Antara
Antara FOR THOSE HOMEWARD BOUND: Workers put finishing touches to a section of the north coast road in Jatibarang district, Indramayu regency, West Java, which is being renovated in anticipation of a huge increase in traffic as millions of people travel home to celebrate Idul Fitri. The section, which has four lanes, was reopened on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Komnas Anak urges city to save toll-road schools
Komnas Anak urges city to save toll-road schools Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission for Child Protection (Komnas Anak) urged the city administration to provide alternative sites for informal schools located under elevated toll roads in Jakarta following the administration's plan to clear the areas from squatters.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Good service first, then raise rate: Customers
Good service first, then raise rate: Customers The city administration recently proposed an increase of tap water rates by 30 percent starting on Jan. 1, 2004. However, the hike does not mean a better service as 17 percent of the hike will be used to pay the huge debts of the city-run tap water operator PD PAM Jaya to its foreign partners and the central government. The Jakarta Post talked to some people about the increase. Nafiqur Rochman, 30, an employee of a private company in West Jakarta.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Foreign investment up in E. Java
Foreign investment up in E. Java SURABAYA: Foreign investment in East Java increased this year due to good economic and security conditions. Data from the East Java investment board (BPM) showed on Wednesday that the province had recorded US$451.6 million in foreign investment during the January-October period, with at least 63 projects. In the same period last year, East Java had booked only $103 million through 51 projects.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI to trace archives to Netherlands
RI to trace archives to Netherlands MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The West Nusa Tenggara provincial administration has formed a team to reclaim its historic archives from the Netherlands, an official said on Wednesday. Chief of the provincial archives board M. Natsir Ipapy said the team was slated to reclaim about 120 historic archives and a number of articles on West Nusa Tenggara that are in the Netherlands.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov.12
Rupiah Rates Nov.12 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar------1 6,419.80 5,700.91 6,092.38 6,028.11 Brunei dollar----------1 5,176.99 4,597.83 4,912.95 4,861.72 Canadian dollar--------1 6,840.34 6,073.98 6,491.47 6,422.59 Swiss franc------------1 6,609.75 5,871.53 6,272.63 6,208.52 Danish krone-----------1 1,392.01 1,236.73 1,321.02 1,307.71 Euro-------------------1 10,352.14 9,195.35 9,824.16 9,723.11 Poundsterling----------1 14,975.05 13,303.46 14,211.29...
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Raid on beggars turns ugly
Raid on beggars turns ugly JAKARTA: A raid on beggars at the Istiqlal Mosque in Sawah Besar district, Central Jakarta, late on Tuesday turned ugly when dozens of people inside the mosque chased the officers away, hurling plastic bottles and chairs at them. Seeing the public order officers approaching the mosque at about 11:30 p.m., many of the beggars -- whose numbers soar during Ramadhan -- ran inside the mosque.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
First suspect in Marriott bombing stands trial
First suspect in Marriott bombing stands trial The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sardona Siliwangi, 23, a man linked to the JW Marriott Hotel bombing on Aug. 5 that killed 12 people and injured 147, went on trial in the Bengkulu District Court on Wednesday. This marks the first trial of a suspect in connection with the hotel bombing in Jakarta. Prosecutors Soediharjo and Zuhandi, who read out the 12-page indictment, laid multiple charges against Sardona, who hails from Bengkulu, Antara reported.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gudang Garam expects '03 sales of 62b cigarettes
Gudang Garam expects '03 sales of 62b cigarettes PT Gudang Garam, Indonesia's largest cigarette maker, forecast 2003 sales of 62 billion sticks, a slight increase from last year's 61 billion sticks, Heru Budiman,the company's treasury and investor relations director, said. This year's profit will probably be little changed, he said. He didn't give reasons. Gudang Garam's sales volume rose 5.2 percent to 50.4 billion in the nine months to Sept.
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DONATION FROM SEOUL: On Nov. 12, 2003, the St. Lazarus Village
DONATION FROM SEOUL: On Nov. 12, 2003, the St. Lazarus Village for leprosy patients in Seoul, Korea, donated a total sum of US$ 10,000 to Marfati Social Foundation and Sitanala Tangerang Leprosy Hospital. Present during the ceremony are: Rev. Kim Jung Ryul Mose (second from left), chairman of PT Koin Bumi (Mu Gung Hwa) Kim Woo Jae (third from left), Rev. Kim Hwa Tae Gervis (fourth from left) and chairman of St Lazarus Village David Bong (fifth from left).