Archive: 21 November 2003
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Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Fitch upgrades RI's sovereign rating
Fitch upgrades RI's sovereign ratingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta International rating agency Fitch Ratings said on Thursday it had upgraded Indonesia's currency rating by one notch, a move that could help improve investor confidence ahead of the government's international bond offering next year.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
No plan to replace Matori: Ministry
No plan to replace Matori: Ministry JAKARTA: The government reiterated on Thursday that there were no immediate plans to replace defense minister Matori Abdul Djalil, who has been unable to discharge his duties since suffering a stroke in August.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Bus drivers tested for drugs, alcohol
Bus drivers tested for drugs, alcoholTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of holidaymakers were seen swarming the city's bus terminals, train stations, and seaport on Thursday, heading for their hometowns to celebrate Idul Fitri which is only four days away.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Beware politicians
Beware politicians bearing giftsFrom Media IndonesiaAs the 2004 general election nears, we should be alert for various political occurrences that could prevent the people from going to the polls, such as political violence and security disturbances.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Uniting against corruption
Uniting against corruption Weeks have now elapsed since two of this nation's biggest Muslim organizations, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah, formally proclaimed their resolve to join forces to battle the scourge of corruption that has been plaguing this country for so many decades.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Jakarta's planned monorail trains: New but not the aspirin
Jakarta's planned monorail trains: New but not the aspirin In the original plan Jakarta monorail trains were intended to connect Jakarta and its outlying areas of Bekasi in the east and Tangerang in the west, but the dedicated scheme was altered because the Jakarta administration had to bow down to...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
JP/3/priok
JP/3/priokKopassus chief must stand for Priok trial: Judge Urip Hudiono and Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Jakarta Human Rights Court on Thursday stressed that the defendant Maj. Gen. Sriyanto Muntrasan, now the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) commander, must stand trial for crimes...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Mega, Hamzah to receive well-wishers
Mega, Hamzah to receive well-wishers JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz will hold an open house on Nov. 25, the first day of Idul Fitri, to receive well-wishers.Megawati and husband Taufik Kiemas will receive greetings from the public for two hours starting at...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Quality of Indonesian CPO
Quality of Indonesian CPOFrom Bisnis Indonesia Some five million tons of Indonesia's crude palm oil (CPO) cannot be traded due to damage. According to palm oil plant expert Takal Barus (Bisnis Indonesia, Oct. 23), improper processing in state-owned estate companies' plants has caused the damage.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Plan to have GAM listed as terrorist group still on
Plan to have GAM listed as terrorist group still onFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said the government has not dropped the option of having the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) included on the United Nations' list of...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Money dealers enjoy brisk holiday trade
Money dealers enjoy brisk holiday tradeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Travelers going home for Idul Fitri do not have to look far to find crisp money in small denominations to give away to children in their home villages as a way to spread happiness during the holiday.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
JP/3/priok
JP/3/priokKopassus chief must stand for Priok trial: Judge Urip Hudiono and Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Jakarta Human Rights Court on Thursday stressed that the defendant Maj. Gen. Sriyanto Muntrasan, now the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) commander, must stand trial for crimes...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
City sets Rp 12.16t budget for next year
City sets Rp 12.16t budget for next yearBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta City Administration is proposing some Rp 12.158 trillion (US$1.43 billion) for the 2004 city budget, or a 10.68 percent increase from the previous year's budget of Rp 11.563 trillion.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
* Headlines:Kopassus general must stand trial in Priok cases 2
* Headlines:Kopassus general must stand trial in Priok cases 2 * National: House endorses formation of 24 new regencies 4 * Archipelago: Regent urged to step down after Flores riot 5 * Opinion: Acehnese brace for Idul Fitri 6 * City: Armed robberies soar in Jakarta as Idul Fitri nears 8 * Sports:...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Telkom to allocate 40% of profit as dividend
Telkom to allocate 40% of profit as dividendRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-controlled telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) said on Thursday it planned to allocate 40 percent of its 2003 net profit for dividends next year.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
How RI can be a First World nation
How RI can be a First World nationPatrick Guntensperger, Business Consultant, Jakarta, ttpguntensperger@hotmail.com The Republic of Indonesia has everything it needs to take its place among the nations of the First World.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
KL monorail trains attract enthusiasts
KL monorail trains attract enthusiastsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia reached another milestone after the big hit of its own national automotive products, Proton and Saga, with the recent launch of Kuala Lumpur Monorail trains.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
UEFA reviews Turkey matches
UEFA reviews Turkey matches European football's governing body UEFA said on Thursday they were urgently reviewing security in Turkey following Thursday's blasts in Istanbul to decide if two matches will be played next week.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Hammering the point
Hammering the pointFrom Warta Kota The director general of transportation has issued a decision dated Oct. 15, 2003 stipulating that all public buses must have with hammers and fire extinguishers.This decision is a response to several accidents involving public buses in which many passengers died...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Monorails of Asia
Monorails of AsiaLocation Note OpeningSentosa Island, Singapore -- Long loop system through a lot of greenery. To be replaced with Hitachi Small Monorail. Opening 1981Lotte World, Korea, -- Indoor-outdoor minirail. 1986Jurong Birdpark, Singapore -- Visitors enjoy aerial view with birds.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Indonesia mourns Badminton legend
Indonesia mourns Badminton legendZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian badminton icon, Ferdinand Alexander Sonneville, better known as Ferry Sonneville, the founder of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) and former president of the International Badminton Federation (IBF),...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Kopassus general 'must stand trial in Priok case'
Kopassus general 'must stand trial in Priok case'Urip Hudiono and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Human Rights Court on Thursday stressed that the defendant Maj. Gen. Sriyanto Muntrasan, now the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) commander, must stand trial for crimes against...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Martial law in Aceh
Martial law in AcehFrom Media Indonesia The security situation in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province is now relatively under control thanks to the hard work of the security agencies in eradicating the armed separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) since the start of martial law there.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Former GAM members to celebrate Idul Fitri at home
Former GAM members to celebrate Idul Fitri at homeNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Maulidarrahmi, 18, a former member of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) smiled when she was told that had been granted permission to spend ten days at home to celebrate Idul Fitri.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Aussie travel agents to visit NTB
Aussie travel agents to visit NTB MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: At least 40 travel agents from Perth, Australia, are slated to visit tourist resorts in West Nusa Tenggara province (NTB), said vice chairman of the Lombok- Sumbawa Tourism Promotions Board Rosa Stuart.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
'Arisan' money goes missing
'Arisan' money goes missing JAKARTA: The high hopes of over 200 lottery participants to win big money ahead of Idul Fitri celebration were bitterly dashed on Thursday when they discovered that the lottery coordinator had disappeared, and with her Rp 1.3 billion (US$153,000) in cash.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Namesake award, choir marks Miriam's 80th bash
Namesake award, choir marks Miriam's 80th bash There was no birthday cake for senior scholar Miriam Budiardjo prepared by her colleagues when she celebrated her anniversary on Thursday.They decided to present her with a more 'insightful gift'.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Acehnese at Idul Fitri
Acehnese at Idul Fitri Kornelius Purba The Jakarta Post Jakarta Purba@thejakartapost.com 2. Pro21 -- Playing at democracy 1 x 30'Eli beli': Playing at democracy Kaushik Basu Professor of Economics Project Syndicate3.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
'Traffic and obligations diminish Idul Fitri'
'Traffic and obligations diminish Idul Fitri' Holidaymakers have started to leave the city to celebrate Idul Fitri, which will fall on Nov. 25, in their hometowns. The much- awaited holiday is for many the only time in the year when they get to meet their families, which makes all the expense and...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Motorcycle sales up by 2.3%
Motorcycle sales up by 2.3%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sales of new motorcycles in October increased by 2.3 percent to 291,115 units from the level in the previous month, the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo) said on Thursday.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Germany provides technical assistance to help SMEs
Germany provides technical assistance to help SMEsSandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian and German governments signed on Thursday a declaration of intention to establish Business Technology Centers (BTC) in Batam, Yogyakarta and Jakarta.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Achieving
Achieving national discipline It is amazing that the problem of transition toward democracy, which has characterized Indonesian political development during the past five years, has recently triggered a hectic debate between scholars and commentators.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
2. 2 x 27
2. 2 x 27 Former GAM members to celebrate Idul Fitri at home 3. 2 x 20 Media backs restriction on political party ads 4. 2 x 30 City residents dissatisfied with the House performance Several KPK candidates questionable: NGO
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
RI-U.S. relations
RI-U.S. relations CORRECTION: The headline title Why RI and U.S. cannot become better friends on page 7 of the Nov. 20, 2003, issue misrepresents the central theme of the article and should be replaced with "How RI and U.S. could become better friends." We apologize for the inconvenience. - Editor
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Eight arrested for embezzlement
Eight arrested for embezzlement MANADO, North Sulawesi: North Sulawesi Police arrested on Thursday eight people on suspicion of embezzling Rp 5.4 billion (US$635,294) from a compensation fund under a transmigration program.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Regent told to step down after Flores riot
Regent told to step down after Flores riotYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post Kupang, East Nusa TenggaraThe Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), the largest faction in the East Flores Regency Council, proclaimed on Thursday that it had withdrawn support for Regent Felix Fernandez...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Suspect bank officers in BNI scam start mudslinging
Suspect bank officers in BNI scam start mudslingingAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank officers in the Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scam have responded to the high profile graft case by slinging a startling array of mud at one other.Rivai M.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Sympathetic campaigns
Sympathetic campaigns From TempoGeneral election campaigns by mobilizing masses of people as a show of force, which frequently causes traffic congestion and even triggers conflict, should now be abandoned.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Land allocated for transmigrants
Land allocated for transmigrants UNA AHA, Southeast Sulawesi: The Kendari administration has allocated 1,000 hectares of land in Asera, Latoma and Abuki districts toward a transmigration program."The land has been prepared to welcome some 500 families," Kendari vice regent Tony Herbiansysh said...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Rupiah Rates Nov.20
Rupiah Rates Nov.20 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling BuyingAustralian dollar------1 6,498.87 5,771.98 6,167.78 6,102.84 Brunei dollar----------1 5,247.18 4,660.79 4,979.86 4,927.86 Canadian dollar--------1 6,896.82 6,127.30 6,545.45 6,478.53 Swiss franc------------1 6,899.99 6,130.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Mitsubishi, Honda to recall cars
Mitsubishi, Honda to recall cars TOKYO: Two Japanese automakers, Mitsubishi and Honda, said on Thursday they will recall for repairs a total of at least 570,000 cars they had sold at home and abroad.Mitsubishi Motors Corp.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
No paper
No paperIn observance of the Idul Fitri holiday and in line with government instructions, The Jakarta Post will not be published from Monday (Nov. 24) to Wednesday (Nov. 26). The Post will reappear on Thursday (Nov. 27).-- Publisher
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Rupiah Rates Nov.20
Rupiah Rates Nov.20 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling BuyingAustralian dollar------1 6,498.87 5,771.98 6,167.78 6,102.84 Brunei dollar----------1 5,247.18 4,660.79 4,979.86 4,927.86 Canadian dollar--------1 6,896.82 6,127.30 6,545.45 6,478.53 Swiss franc------------1 6,899.99 6,130.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.20, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.20, 2003 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Parcel business very lucrative during holidays
Parcel business very lucrative during holidaysLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cikini railway station, Central Jakarta, normally characterized by inner-city train commuters walking hither and thither, is currently attracting another type of person.Upcoming Idul Fitri on Nov. 25 and Nov.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Diplomatic mission to be trimmed
Diplomatic mission to be trimmedFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is planning to reduce the number of the country's representative offices around the globe in an effort to enhance the performance of its diplomatic missions.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
House to withdraw presidency bill
House to withdraw presidency bill JAKARTA: The House of Representatives will withdraw a bill on the presidency that it had sent to President Megawati Soekarnoputri, saying the bill requires further revision.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Riau to send students to U.S., Japan
Riau to send students to U.S., JapanPEKANBARU, Riau: In order to improve the quality of its human resources, the Riau administration is to send 24 high school graduates on a scholarship program to the U.S. and Japan for undergraduate degrees.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
TV Today: Friday, November 21, 2003
TV Today: Friday, November 21, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 TV Drama: Lorong Waktu8:00 TV Drama: Mat Angin9:00 Religious Teachings10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:30 Friday Prayers12:30 p.m.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Regent told to step down after Flores arson attack
Regent told to step down after Flores arson attackYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), the largest faction in the East Flores Regency Council, proclaimed on Thursday that it had withdrawn support for Regent Felix...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
House endorses 24 new regencies
House endorses 24 new regenciesKurniawan Hari and Moch N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) on Thursday endorsed 13 bills on the establishment of 24 new regencies in 13 provinces throughout the country.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Porn defendant walks free
Porn defendant walks free JAKARTA: Central Jakarta District Court acquitted on Thursday the manager of a movie production house of charges of violating the law on obscenity.George Ivan alias Jos, manager of PT Indocho Rama, stood trial for producing pornographic videos disguised as a cast screening...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Media practitioners back restriction on political party advertisements
Media practitioners back restriction on political party advertisementsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Media practitioners have agreed with the General Elections Commission (KPU) to limit advertisements placed by political parties in the mass media for the sake of equal opportunity for...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
U.S. intelligence seeks foreign input in future study
U.S. intelligence seeks foreign input in future study Tabassum Zakaria Reuters Langley, VirginiaThe secretive U.S. intelligence community is reaching out to foreign experts around the world to help identify economic and security trends up to the year 2020, a senior U.S. intelligence official said.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Lack of model leaders
Lack of model leaders One of the nation's problems is its lack of model leaders. It is difficult for us to find a real leader who can set a good example to the nation. There may be some people with high leadership ability, but they -- unfortunately -- are not public officials with authority to lead...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
City of shopping centers
City of shopping centers From Warta Kota Shopping centers have recently sprung up in almost every corner of Jakarta. While the construction of all these new shopping centers has made it easier for residents to go shopping, it is regrettable that they have been built with little heed for the...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
No paper
No paperIn observance of the Idul Fitri holiday and in line with government instructions, The Jakarta Post will not be published from Monday (Nov. 24) to Wednesday (Nov. 26). The Post will reappear on Thursday (Nov. 27). -- Publisher
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
IMF may disburse last loan for RI next month
IMF may disburse last loan for RI next monthThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) may disburse its final loan tranche to Indonesia next month under the four-year US$5 billion lending program, the Fund's representative David Nellor said on Thursday.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Acehnese at Idul Fitri
Acehnese at Idul FitriKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, purba@thejakartapost.com In a conversation with The Jakarta Post on Thursday, Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto described the security condition in Aceh as "safe as Jakarta", especially in...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Several KPK candidates questionable, NGO says
Several KPK candidates questionable, NGO saysMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Coalition of the Judiciary Observers has lashed out at the committee selecting candidates for seats on the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), for choosing figures with questionable track...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Mandiri projects lending to grow 15% in 2004
Mandiri projects lending to grow 15% in 2004Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-controlled Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank in terms of assets, said on Thursday that its lending volume was projected to grow by 15 percent next year.Mandiri president E.C.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Residents dissatisfied with House performance
Residents dissatisfied with House performanceKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The majority of people living in urban areas across the country are dissatisfied with the House of Representatives (DPR), believing the lawmakers are fighting for either the interests of their political parties...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
From Koran Tempo
From Koran Tempo Now that the 2004 general election is approaching, we must all carefully watch the maneuvering of presidential candidates. While our government is still busy dealing with political violence and security affairs, some among the country's political leaders have been fishing in...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Texmaco wanted to produce weapons
Texmaco wanted to produce weapons JAKARTA: Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto proposed on Thursday that the ailing Texmaco company be turned into a defense firm producing military equipment, including weapons.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Bogus journalists demand bonus
Bogus journalists demand bonusApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Hundreds of people claiming to be journalists have flooded offices in the North Sumatra capital city of Medan to demand Idul Fitri bonuses, many of them using coercion in their requests.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Chronic garbage mess in Mampang
Chronic garbage mess in MampangFrom Koran TempoCitizens of Mampang Prapatan, particularly Tegal Parang subdistrict, South Jakarta, have been complaining about poor garbage handling in the area, which has remained unsolved despite all the reports to relevant authorities.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Foreign firm to build oil refineries
Foreign firm to build oil refineries Japanese and Middle Eastern companies are interested in building oil refineries in Indonesia amid growing demand for oil products in the country, a senior official said on Thursday.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Indonesia mourns badminton legend
Indonesia mourns badminton legendZakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesian badminton legend, Ferdinand Alexander Sonneville, better known as Ferry Sonneville, the founder of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) and former president of the International Badminton Federation (IBF),...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Tangerang to clear riverbanks
Tangerang to clear riverbanks TANGERANG: Tangerang municipality authorities will next week demolish hundreds of houses and buildings illegally built along the banks of the river Cisadane, as part of efforts to prevent flooding."The administration is now beginning to implement Bylaw No.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 21, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 21, 2003Exhibitions* Exhibition of antiqurian maps and prints of Indonesia form the 16th century to the present time, at Gedung Arsip Nasional (the National Archive Building), Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, (Tel. 6347744), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Dec.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Armed robberies soar as end of Ramadhan festivities begins
Armed robberies soar as end of Ramadhan festivities beginsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Armed robberies and burglaries are on the rise as Idul Fitri, which will fall on Nov. 25 and 26, draws near. Over the past three days, at least three cases a day have been reported.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
House endorses 24 new regencies
House endorses 24 new regencies Kurniawan Hari and Moch N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaThe House of Representatives (DPR) on Thursday endorsed 13 bills on the establishment of 24 new regencies in 13 provinces throughout the country.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Maluku refugees to be returned home
Maluku refugees to be returned homeM. Azis Tunny and Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Ambon/Makassar The Maluku administration will next month repatriate around 1,000 families, comprising 5,102 people, currently taking refuge in several camps across the province to their homes in neighboring...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Red Cross anticipates blood supply shortage on holidays
Red Cross anticipates blood supply shortage on holidaysP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) is struggling to maintain blood supplies to meet the expected high demand during the long official holiday, in cooperation with religious institutions,...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Malaysia to assess RP rebellion
Malaysia to assess RP rebellionMALAYSIA: Malaysia will soon send a team to assess the Muslim separatist rebellion in Mindanao in the southern Philippines before deciding whether to deploy cease-fire monitors there, a minister said on Thursday.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Police complete Rais' dossier
Police complete Rais' dossier JAKARTA: Police submitted the dossier of JW Marriott Hotel bombing suspect M. Rais to the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office on Thursday, paving the way for his trial at the Central Jakarta District Court."We have completed the investigation and interrogation of Rais.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
1. GAM: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24
1. GAM: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 Plan to have GAM listed as terrorist group still on 2. ENVOY: 30 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 Diplomatic missions to be streamlined 3. BUDGET: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 40 City sets Rp 12.16t budget for next year 4. OBIT: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 Indonesia mourns Badminton legend 5.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.20, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.20, 2003 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
What if there had been no Mahathir?
What if there had been no Mahathir?Thang D. Nguyen, Program Coordinator, United in Diversity Forum, Jakarta As Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad of Malaysia retired after 22 years of leadership, it is interesting to ask, how and what would Malaysia be today, had he not been there? The answer to...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Evictees demand promised relief
Evictees demand promised relief JAKARTA: Hundreds of evictees from Cengkareng Timur, Jembatan Besi and Tanjung Duren Selatan, all in West Jakarta, held a protest on Thursday in front of the offices of the Coordinating Minister of People's Welfare and the Ministry of Social Affairs, demanding the...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
JP/4/TKI
JP/4/TKI Law, bilateral agreements urgent for migrant workers A. Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The enactment of a law protecting migrant workers in receiving countries is much more urgently needed than the recently signed joint ministerial decree to set up advocacy teams overseas, observers said.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
[b]What if there
What if there had been no Mahathir?Thang D. Nguyen Program Coordinator United in Diversity Forum Jakarta2. Power22 -- London's anti-war protesters should realize that the "Big Six" 2 X 21 The 'Big Six' are now rediscovering peace Jonathan Power Columnist London3.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Water rates issue
Water rates issue We would like to clarify some points relating to the water rates increase currently being discussed.We at Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) are very aware of our responsibility to the community of East Jakarta that we serve and are committed to consistently delivering service improvements.