Archive: 3 November 2003
81 articles found
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Checked For marketing perspective - Nov. 4 Brand personality is key element in selling expensive cars Agus W. Soehadi Contributor Jakarta Though not exactly crowding the streets of Jakarta or several other major cities in Indonesia, a number of luxury cars, such as Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Bentley and Ferrari, are often found to be cruising the city. This indicates that a demand for these extremely expensive cars exists.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
A closer look at appeals to review Aceh's martial law
A closer look at appeals to review Aceh's martial law Imanuddin Razak, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, iman@thejakartapost.com Politics is the art or science concerned with guiding or influencing governmental policy. Politics is also the art or science concerned with winning and holding control over a government. Both are among definitions stipulated in the Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Badawi good for the region: Analysts
Badawi good for the region: Analysts Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta Malaysia's new Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is expected to follow the lead of retired prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, but with his own style, analysts say. Bantarto Bandoro of the Centre of Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) said over the weekend that the even tempered Badawi would benefit the region.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
DHL service disappoints me
DHL service disappoints me I had a bad experience dealing with the courier service DHL. On Sept. 8, 2003 I sent a package of kretek cigarettes (clove cigarettes) to my colleague, an Englishman, in London, through DHL, and completed all the necessary paperwork. Unfortunately, two weeks afterward, I still had not heard whether he had received the package or not. On Oct.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Badawi good for the region: Analysts
Badawi good for the region: Analysts Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta Malaysia's new Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is expected to infuse new blood to the region in general and to bilateral relations between Indonesia and Malaysia, analysts say. Bantarto Bandoro of the Centre of Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) said over the weekend that the soft temper Badawi would benefit the region.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Guns in Poso came from the Philippines'
'Guns in Poso came from the Philippines' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Firearms used in a series of attacks last month that killed 10 people, mostly Christian villagers, in the Central Sulawesi regency of Poso came from the southern Philippines, National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Sunday. "Our investigation in the field shows that the weapons used by the assailants were imported from the southern Philippines," he was quoted by Antara as saying in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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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.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fees at Haulussy Hospital upped
Fees at Haulussy Hospital upped AMBON, Maluku: Maluku governor Albert Karel Rahalalu has decided to increase hospital fees at Dr. Haulussy Hospital, Ambon's main hospital, an official said on Saturday. Jopi Manuputty, the director of Dr. Haulussy Hospital, said that the fee hike, which took effect on Saturday, would include, among others, service and admission costs. The fees are to be increased by between 100 percent and 200 percent.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPU draft instruction on election campaign hailed
KPU draft instruction on election campaign hailed Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Politicians hailed a draft instruction on campaigning issued by the General Elections Commission (KPU) that will require electoral candidates to discuss with the commission the types and numbers of advertisement they are allowed to place in the mass media.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, November 3, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, November 3, 2003 Exhibitions * Photo by Stefan Moses, GoetheHaus, Jl. Sam Ratulangi 9-15 Central Jakarta (Tel. 23550208), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 4 - 17. * Children's Painting, at Galeri Mini, Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Tel. 5201266), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 3 - 21.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Proton revs up for AFTA with ambitious tie-ups but rocky road
Proton revs up for AFTA with ambitious tie-ups but rocky road ahead Eileen Ng Agence-France Presse Kuala Lumpur With just over a year left before Malaysia's auto market is forced open under a regional free trade pact, national carmaker Proton is aggressively expanding its reach and diversifying its product range with two ambitious tie-ups to prepare for greater foreign competition.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/poso
JP/4/poso Guns used in Poso attacks came from RP: Police chief The Jakarta Post Jakarta Firearms used in a series of attacks last month that killed 10 people, mostly Christian villagers, in the Central Sulawesi regency of Poso came from the southern Philippines, National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Sunday.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- TUESDAY, NOV. 4
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- TUESDAY, NOV. 4 Luxury car market continues to show healthy growth Hybrida Sakina Contributor Jakarta The economic crisis that hit the country in 1997 badly hurt almost every type of business here for several years. Part of the damage is still lingering in many sectors. The automotive industry is no exception. However, the luxury car segment, to a certain degree, managed to escape relatively unharmed.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, November 3, 2003
TV Program: Monday, November 3, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 8:00 TV Drama: Mat Angin 9:00 Entertainment News: Info Biz 10:30 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:30 Children's Show: Bando 3:00 City News 3:30 Documentary 4:00 Children's Drama 5:00 Religious Songs 7:00 News 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Religious Teachings 11:00 Talk Show: Dialog Aktual 12:00 a.m.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Investigation points to Gunawan
Investigation points to Gunawan Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Gunawan Santosa's suspected involvement in the shooting of PT Aneka Sarana Bakti (Asaba) finance director Paulus Tejakusuma was revealed in the reenactment of the shooting on Jl. Angkasa Raya, Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, in front of Golden Hotel, on Sunday.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/REPORT
JP/1/REPORT Report reveals rapid environmental degradation A. Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesia is facing unchecked environmental deterioration, ranging from heightening air and water pollution to the increase in critical land, the office of the State Minister for the Environment said in its report.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thousands of houses flooded in Medan
Thousands of houses flooded in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Several thousand houses in the Bandar Selamat area of Medan were inundated by floods early on Saturday after rain drenched the city all night long. Many homeowners were seen drying out their belongings throughout the morning on Saturday, or trying to shore up several dirty, overflowing ditches along the streets in the Bandar Selamat-Tembung area.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Border residents to get border pass
Border residents to get border pass KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The government is planning to introduce passes for residents of areas bordering East Timor in the second week of December. The head of Atambua industry and trade service Supartantyo said over the weekend that the cards would be distributed on Nov. 18 at the provincial level. "This will be followed by familiarization of the program in three districts and 10 subdistricts lying on the border," Supartantyo said.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bogus journalist nabbed for theft
Bogus journalist nabbed for theft JAKARTA: A suspected thief posing as a journalist was arrested by police on Sunday after being caught red-handed trying to steal a motorcycle belonging to Amin, an ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver at Tanjung Priok bus terminal. The suspect, Rustam Amir, was trying to turn on the ignition of a motorcycle parked near the terminal with his skeleton key when Amin and some other ojek drivers caught him.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Floods begin to hit Java after drought
Floods begin to hit Java after drought Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Banyumas, Central Java After being plagued by months of devastating drought, certain parts of Central Java have now began to be hit by flooding amid the start of this year's wet season. Floods inundated hundreds of houses in at least 12 villages in the two districts of Banyumas and Cilacap, Central Java, on Sunday. No casualties or injuries were reported.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fees at Haulussy Hospital upped
Fees at Haulussy Hospital upped AMBON, Maluku: Maluku governor Albert Karel Rahalalu has decided to increase hospital fees at Dr. Haulussy Hospital, Ambon's main hospital, an official said on Saturday. Jopi Manuputty, the director of Dr. Haulussy Hospital, said that the fee hike, which took effect on Saturday, would include, among others, service and admission costs. The fees are to be increased by between 100 percent and 200 percent.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ery Seda calls for national dignity
Ery Seda calls for national dignity T.Sima Gunawan, Contributor, tabita@cbn.net.id The Dani tribe in the remote Baliem valley in Papua could provide our troubled nation with a valuable lesson. "The Dani people have maintained their dignity and self- respect, qualities we are now losing as a nation and also as individuals," said sociologist Francisia Saveria Sika Seda, who is fondly called Ery, reflecting on the general situation in the country.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian wins UNDP award
Indonesian wins UNDP award JAKARTA: Activist Achmad Ramadhan was named one of the winners of the Poverty Eradication 2003 award from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) over the weekend. The UNDP, in its release sent to The Jakarta Post said that Achmad won the award for his active role in fighting against HIV/AIDS in North Sumatra.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
DHL apologizes
DHL apologizes PT Birotika Semesta/DHL would like to respond to Ratna Indrayani's letter on the matter of her shipment to London. Firstly our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused to Indrayani. The said shipment arrived in London on Sept. 9, 2003 and our London office immediately notified the consignee. However, our office was told to hold the shipment, as the consignee did not want to bear the cost of duties and taxes incurred. On Sept.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thailand star performer of ASEAN
Thailand star performer of ASEAN Sarah Stewart, Agence-France Presse, Bangkok Thailand has become Southeast Asia's economic star performer, with growth of up to 6.25 percent forecast this year in an impressive turnaround since the dark days of 1997 when the devaluation of the baht sparked Asia's financial crisis.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Asian markets seen mixed this week
Asian markets seen mixed this week Agence France-Presse, Jakarta Indonesia's stock market, which fell 1.4 percent in the past week, is likely to strengthen in this week due to the initial public offering (IPO) of Bank Rakyat Indonesia, an analyst said on Friday. "For next week, a rising trend is quite visible because investors are gearing up for the BRI's IPO," Megakarya Securities analyst Hendra Bujang told AFP. Bujang said he expected the index to rise after Nov.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thousands of houses flooded in Medan
Thousands of houses flooded in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Several thousand houses in the Bandar Selamat area of Medan were inundated by floods early on Saturday after rain drenched the city all night long. Many homeowners were seen drying out their belongings throughout the morning on Saturday, or trying to shore up several dirty, overflowing ditches along the streets in the Bandar Selamat-Tembung area.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. BNI: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24
1. BNI: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 'BNI case further hurts investor confidence' 2. REPORT: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 22 Report reveals rapid environmental damage 3. SUSUL: 30 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38 Floods begin to hit Java after drought 4. ODD: 20 pt, 2 cols, 1 x 28 (two stories below) 1. Publisher prints wrong file 2. Dead donkeys prompt food scare
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3. KPU (2 x 24)
3. KPU (2 x 24) KPU draft instruction on election campaign hailed 4. Batam ( 1x 40) Govt starts computer literacy program
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Water level in city still normal
Water level in city still normal JAKARTA: Water at the city's sluice gates remained at safe levels on Sunday despite the heavy rain that has started to fall in Jakarta and the upstream areas of Bogor, Depok and Cianjur in West Java. Mimpri Mashuri, a sluice gatekeeper at Manggarai, South Jakarta, said the water level stood at 680 centimeters, far below the normal level of 800 centimeters. He said the level in Manggarai depended on the level of the Ciliwung river flowing from Depok.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Reconstruction shows Gunawan involvement in Paulus' shooting
Reconstruction shows Gunawan involvement in Paulus' shooting Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Gunawan Santosa's suspected involvement in the shooting of PT Aneka Sarana Bakti (Asaba) finance director Paulus Tejakusuma was revealed in the reenactment of the shooting on Jl. Angkasa Raya, Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, in front of Golden Hotel, on Sunday.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
'City must empower scavengers'
'City must empower scavengers' The on-and-off dispute between the Jakarta and Bekasi administrations finally ended with Bekasi refusing to extend the use of the Bantar Gebang dump site. The City Sanitation Agency has only prepared a waste treatment facility in Bogor but its existence has been opposed by locals. The Jakarta Post asked some people about the possibility of a repeat of the 2001 waste crisis. Iyus, 29, is a security officer who works in West Jakarta.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
For marketing perspective - Nov. 4
For marketing perspective - Nov. 4 Brand personality is key element in selling expensive cars Agus W. Soehadi Contributor Jakarta Though not exactly crowding the streets of Jakarta or several other major cities in Indonesia, a number of luxury cars, such as Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Bentley and Ferrari, are often found to be cruising the city. This indicates that a demand for these extremely expensive cars exists.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Airport toilets in poor condition
Airport toilets in poor condition From Kompas After traveling by air several times, I have noticed with disappointment that the toilets at the departure and arrival terminals of Jakarta's Sukarno-Hatta Airport are in poor condition. Many of their wash basins and urinals are out of order and produce an offensive smell, with long queues of people waiting in turn, due to limited facilities.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bogus Indonesian doctor jailed for rape
Bogus Indonesian doctor jailed for rape MALAYSIA: An Indonesian man was sentenced to 18 years in jail and six lashes of the whip after he tricked a woman into having sex with him as a remedy for her husband's impotence, a newspaper reported on Saturday. Usim Room, 36, had pleaded guilty to raping the 46-year old housewife in August at the victim's home in central Pahang state, the Malay-language Berita Harian daily reported.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Landing strips to be leased
Landing strips to be leased BATAM: Air Hongkong, a Hongkong-based airline company, is set to rent landing strips at Hang Nadim Airport in Batam so that its pilots can be trained there.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mayor candidate reports councillors for bribery
Mayor candidate reports councillors for bribery Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Fachrul Munir, 53, reported 20 members of Tangerang City Council to Tangerang Police alleging that they had accepted bribes during the recent mayoral election. Munir, who failed to qualify in the election, said in Friday's report that he "had given" Rp 2.5 billion (US$294,117.65) to the councillors who promised to vote him in as Tangerang Mayor for the 2003-2008 term.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Karanganyar to rehold elections
Karanganyar to rehold elections KARANGANYAR, Central Java: Karanganyar legislative council decided on Saturday to repeat last year's regental elections in Karanganyar due to money politics.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Report reveals rapid environmental damage
Report reveals rapid environmental damage A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is facing unchecked environmental deterioration, ranging from heightening air and water pollution to the increase in critical land, the office of the State Minister for the Environment said in its report. The Indonesia State of Environment Report 2002, a copy of which was made available to The Jakarta Post over the weekend, details factors that contributed to environmental deterioration last year.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
N6600, the right choice for businessmen
N6600, the right choice for businessmen Zatni Arbi, Contributor, Jakarta Did you spend more than five hours inside Roxy Mas, the biggest cellular phone trading center in Jakarta, when you bought your latest cellular phone? Did you ask your friends for their opinions and get confused by what they told you? Did you spend even more time reading magazine reviews and browsing the Internet and still could not make up your mind?
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thieves target bus passengers
Thieves target bus passengers From Suara Karya Bus passengers and those frequenting public places should be particularly alerted to the thieves or pickpockets that are operating at large in this fasting month of Ramadhan. Victims of these criminals are unaware of the thieves due to their systematic methods. Most people are also reluctant to report such crimes for fear of further threats. Thugs target both men and women but females are more often their victims.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Demand for 'timun suri' low due to rain
Demand for 'timun suri' low due to rain M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Jakartans, one of their favorite fruits to break the fast is timun suri, a kind of melon widely available during Ramadhan. The fruit is usually served with ice and syrup to make a sweet thirst quencher for breaking the fast. Demand for timun suri usually starts two days prior to the holy month. The fruit can be found in markets and sidewalk stalls.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
DPD candidates accused of fraud
DPD candidates accused of fraud Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra A poll official here divulged on Saturday that all 50 of North Sumatra's candidates for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) had cheated in their candidacy application by attaching photocopies of identity cards of people unknown to them in order to meet the minimum requirement of having 4,000 supporters.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Badawi good for region: Analysts
Badawi good for region: Analysts Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysia's new Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is expected to follow the lead of retired prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, but with his own style, analysts say. Bantarto Bandoro of the Centre of Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) said over the weekend that the even tempered Badawi would benefit the region.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bogus journalist nabbed for theft
Bogus journalist nabbed for theft JAKARTA: A suspected thief posing as a journalist was arrested by police on Sunday after being caught red-handed trying to steal a motorcycle belonging to Amin, an ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver at Tanjung Priok bus terminal. The suspect, Rustam Amir, was trying to turn on the ignition of a motorcycle parked near the terminal with his skeleton key when Amin and some other ojek drivers caught him.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Borneo hostages may still be alive
Borneo hostages may still be alive MALAYSIA: The remaining five hostages abducted last month from a Borneo island resort in the eastern Malaysian state of Sabah may still be alive, a news report said on Sunday. "As long as there are no bodies, we cannot make any conclusions," Defense Minister Najib Razak was quoted as saying by the New Sunday Times newspaper.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
b]* Headlines:'BNI case further hurts investor confidence' 2
b]* Headlines:'BNI case further hurts investor confidence' 2 * National:Acehnese want the TNI out 4 * Archipelago:All 50 DPD candidates accused of fraud 5 * Opinion:Washington is primed for more than a nuclear deal 6 * City:Further talks needed on waste 8 * Sports:Deadly Ronaldo steers Real Madrid to the top 10 * World:Badawi signals start of election campaign 11 * Business:Airlines prepare for busy holiday season 13 * Features:CIA used dragonfly, catfish as spy gadget models 18
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1 x 28
1 x 28 Kerosene shortage hits Yogya JP/5/PILKADA 1 x 30 Karanganyar to rehold elections JP/5/NGO 1 x 35 NGO looks for illegitimate children
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Domestic airlines prepare for busy holiday season
Domestic airlines prepare for busy holiday season Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the Idul Fitri holiday and year-end festivities approaching, airlines are preparing extra flights and promising better services. Airlines contacted by The Jakarta Post said they had allocated more seats this year compared to last year to anticipate an increase in passengers. "We see an increasing trend in the number of air passenger this year.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/Mulkan Salmona
JP/Mulkan Salmona DREAM OF LUXURY: The latest Bentley Arnage was one of several models from premium automakers on display at the Dream Car Show held last week at the Jakarta Convention Center. The on-the-road price of the Bentley sedan is about Rp 5 billion (US$588,250). STYLISH ATHLETICISM: Audi unveiled its latest model during a public presentation held on Oct. 21 by the distributor in Jakarta. The sporty RS 6 carries a price tag of about Rp 2.25 billion (US$264,700).
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Confidence-building deals
Confidence-building deals Amid the great controversy over the US$200 million lending scam at state-owned Bank BNI, Indonesia's second largest bank, there are two developments last week that contributed to strengthening the public's confidence in the banking industry. One is the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's (IBRA) announcement that it had selected a consortium led by South Korea's Kookmin Bank and the Singapore government investment arm, Temasek Holdings Pte.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Eviction: Who is to blame?
Eviction: Who is to blame? From Media Indonesia Evictions seem to be on the rise now, with the result that thousands of people have lost their homes and are consequently suffering both economically and psychologically. Economic hardships may prompt some of these evicted people to turn to crime, while the psychological impact of their plight may lead to hatred and revenge.
Mon, 03 Nov 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.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
China's Wen calls for "new security concept" for Asia at Boao
China's Wen calls for "new security concept" for Asia at Boao forum Robert J. Saiget Agence France-Presse Beijing Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and other Asian leaders called on Sunday for stronger efforts to promote regional economic growth, although they offered differing views over the region's security priorities.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- TUESDAY, NOV. 4
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- TUESDAY, NOV. 4 done Luxury car market continues to show healthy growth Hybrida Sakina Contributor Jakarta The economic crisis that hit the country in 1997 badly hurt almost every type of business here for several years. Part of the damage is still lingering in many sectors. The automotive industry is no exception. However, the luxury car segment, to a certain degree, managed to escape relatively unharmed.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese want military out
Acehnese want military out Teuku Agam Muzakir, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Acehnese people appear to have no choice but to allow the government to extend martial law in their province, but hopes abound the military approach will end. The Acehnese people said they were afraid the use of military force would only increase the number of civilian casualties.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Kerosene shortage hits Yogyakarta
Kerosene shortage hits Yogyakarta Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Kerosene shortages have been reported in at least two regencies in Yogyakarta, since the holy month of Ramadhan began last week. Kerosene vendors in Bantul and Sleman regencies here complained on Saturday that the supply of kerosene from distributors has been delayed for up to a week for unknown reasons.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian wins UNDP award
Indonesian wins UNDP award JAKARTA: Activist Achmad Ramadhan was named one of the winners of the Poverty Eradication 2003 award from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) over the weekend. The UNDP, in its release sent to The Jakarta Post said that Achmad won the award for his active role in fighting against HIV/AIDS in North Sumatra.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
NGO looks for illegitimate children
NGO looks for illegitimate children Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the recent finding of four illegitimate children in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), the Panca Karsa Foundation (YPK), a non-governmental organization that provides legal aid to migrant workers, is continuing the search for other children conceived by migrant workers who were raped during their employment overseas.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Local furniture market offers big promise
Local furniture market offers big promise Rudijanto Contributor Jakarta The impressive newly opened Da Vinci Holdings tower in Jakarta's main business thoroughfare on Jl. Sudirman has opened the eyes of many people that the domestic furniture market offers huge potential if properly tapped.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Proton revs up for AFTA with ambitious tie-ups
Proton revs up for AFTA with ambitious tie-ups Eileen Ng, Agence-France Presse, Kuala Lumpur With just over a year left before Malaysia's auto market is forced open under a regional free trade pact, national carmaker Proton is aggressively expanding its reach and diversifying its product range with two ambitious tie-ups to prepare for greater foreign competition.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
US$300m spent on medical services abroad: Official
US$300m spent on medical services abroad: Official The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due to less qualified medical services at home, Indonesians spend US$300 million on overseas medical services each year, an official says. Ministry of Health medical services director Hardiman said nothing could be done to reduce the expenditure but to improve the medical services of hospitals in the country. It was not clear how he came up with the figure.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
China's diplomatic outreach
China's diplomatic outreach Bantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly' Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id Series of events in the Asia-Pacific region last month -- the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Bali, the APEC meeting in Bangkok, the visit of top Chinese leaders to Australia and to North Korea -- seemed to confirm the fact that China is building more confidence in its political and economic presence in the...
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
BI issues new Rp 500 and Rp 200 coins
BI issues new Rp 500 and Rp 200 coins Bank Indonesia (BI) will issue two new coins worth Rp 500 (0.5 U.S. cent) and Rp 200 respectively on Monday for valid payment in the country. The issuance of the new coins is to meet people's need for small change, as well as to support cash transactions, the bank said in a statement.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
A 'Torrente' hits Irene at world chess tourney
A 'Torrente' hits Irene at world chess tourney The Jakarta Post Jakarta Buoyed by two consecutive wins earlier in the week, Irene Kharisma Sukandar entered the ninth round in high spirits, but ended up losing to Ana Guadamuro Torrente of Spain in the girls' under-12 competition at the World Youth Chess Championships in Halkidiki, Greece, on Friday.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Temasek denies report of RI moves
Temasek denies report of RI moves SINGAPORE: The Singapore government's investment arm - Temasek Holdings - has rejected reports that it was setting up its own pan-Asian banking network because of frustration over the slow regional expansion of local banks, the Straits Times and Business Times report.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Further talks needed on waste
Further talks needed on waste Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration must admit that it still needs Bantar Gebang dump site and should discuss issues of compensation and environmental measures to help improve the quality of life of people living near the site with the neighboring municipal administration.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
'BNI case further hurts investor confidence'
'BNI case further hurts investor confidence' Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent disclosure of a fraud case at Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) will further increase investment and business risks in the country, analysts say. Senior legislator Paskah Suzetta said over the weekend the BNI saga would not only shatter public confidence in the banking sector, but would also put at risk the economic credibility in the eyes of international investors.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Proton revs up for AFTA with ambitious tie-ups but rocky road
Proton revs up for AFTA with ambitious tie-ups but rocky road ahead Eileen Ng Agence-France Presse Kuala Lumpur With just over a year left before Malaysia's auto market is forced open under a regional free trade pact, national carmaker Proton is aggressively expanding its reach and diversifying its product range with two ambitious tie-ups to prepare for greater foreign competition.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, November 3, 2003
TV Program: Monday, November 3, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 8:00 TV Drama: Mat Angin 9:00 Entertainment News: Info Biz 10:30 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:30 Children's Show: Bando 3:00 City News 3:30 Documentary 4:00 Children's Drama 5:00 Religious Songs 7:00 News 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Religious Teachings 11:00 Talk Show: Dialog Aktual 12:00 a.m.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Astra strives to boost vehicle market share amid rough times
Astra strives to boost vehicle market share amid rough times Starting as a trading company in 1957, PT Astra International has become one of the country's conglomerates with a business network extending from automotive assembling and distribution, to financial services, heavy equipment, agribusiness, information technology and infrastructure. Astra's chief executive officer Budi Setiadharma shared his views with The Jakarta Post's Rendi A.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Public urged to help police find Azahari
Public urged to help police find Azahari Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Jakarta Leaflets bearing the photographs of two of the most wanted men -- Azahari bin Hussin and Noordin Mohd. Top -- were distributed in hotels and public places in Bandung, West Java, on Sunday as police appealed for the public's help to track down the terrorist suspects. Bandung City Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Secondhand books
Secondhand books From Warta Kota Close to Gunung Agung bookshop on Jl. Kwitang, Central Jakarta, vendors selling secondhand books occupy almost half the road, some have set up tents from which they sell their wares. Not far from this area there are other secondhand book sellers along the sidewalk stretching from Jl. Kramat Raya up to the start of Jl. Kwitang. Still more secondhand-book-stalls are found at Senen bus terminal.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
KL deports hundreds of RI workers
KL deports hundreds of RI workers MEDAN: Hundreds of illegal Indonesian workers in plantation and construction projects have flocked North Sumatra province after Malaysia, once again, launched a raid on illegal migrant workers in the country. "Malaysian police have intensified operations to arrest illegal workers," workers from East Java who had worked in Malaysia for three months said in the North Sumatra port of Belawan on Saturday.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
More people turning to spring, latex mattresses
More people turning to spring, latex mattresses Sudibyo M. Wiradji Jakarta The Jakarta Post Growing consciousness among consumers about the importance of healthy sleeping has brought positive effects on the sale of branded spring and latex mattresses in Indonesia.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cell phone explodes, injures owner
Cell phone explodes, injures owner THAILAND: A Bangkok businessman was slightly injured after his mobile phone exploded, a news report said on Sunday. Company executive Wichai Thongwiangchan, owner of the exploding mobile phone, was slightly injured on his hand. "I was using a remote control to open the front gate. As the gate was closing behind me, I took my mobile phone from my belt, thinking the battery had run down, Wichai was quoted as saying by The Nation newspaper.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
U.S. citizen faces deportation
U.S. citizen faces deportation BANDAR LAMPUNG: The Bandar Lampung Immigration Office is planning to deport U.S. citizen Larry D. Munsey, 58, for allegedly catching protected butterfly in a national park in Tanggamus regency, Bandar Lampung. Immigration office head Etty Andriani said on Sunday that Munsey and three Indonesians identified as Ade Iwana, L. Saragih and Ade Mulyana, were put under the custody of the forestry rangers at the national park.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Asia urged to ensure children thrive
Asia urged to ensure children thrive Agence France-Presse, Bangkok Asian nations must commit themselves to developing the potential of their 600 million children, ensuring they thrive and not just survive, delegates at a Unicef conference said on Sunday. The three-day meeting focused on early childhood which concluded in Bangkok last week heard that of the 150 million Asian under-fives almost 35 million suffer from stunted growth and that in some places child mortality is rising.
Mon, 03 Nov 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.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt starts computer literacy program
Govt starts computer literacy program Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau The government launched here on Saturday a student computer literacy program aimed at introducing information technology to schools nationwide.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Borneo hostages may still be alive
Borneo hostages may still be alive MALAYSIA: The remaining five hostages abducted last month from a Borneo island resort in the eastern Malaysian state of Sabah may still be alive, a news report said on Sunday. "As long as there are no bodies, we cannot make any conclusions," Defense Minister Najib Razak was quoted as saying by the New Sunday Times newspaper.