Archive: 4 November 2003
87 articles found
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Governor given authority over transportation
Governor given authority over transportationBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council approved on Monday a bylaw on transportation that gives Governor Sutiyoso full authority to make decisions on significant issues in the bylaw.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Panwaslu questions KPU screening
Panwaslu questions KPU screening JAKARTA: The Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) questioned on Monday the General Elections Commission (KPU)'s decision to let Love the Indonesian Nation Democratic Party (PDKB Indonesia) pass its administrative screening.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Cafe owners to sue Yogya Mayor
Cafe owners to sue Yogya Mayor YOGYAKARTA: Entertainment venue owners in Yogyakarta asserted on Monday that they would sue Yogyakarta Mayor Herry Zudianto over his policy to shut down all night spots during the Islamic holy month of Ramadhan."He must immediately stop the policy.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Islam in the eyes of Bush
Islam in the eyes of Bush There is an apparent desire of the United States administration to interfere with Islamic educational institutions in countries where Muslims are the majority.U.S. efforts to interfere in Islamic education were revealed when President George W.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
'Tempo story coused anxiety'
'Tempo story coused anxiety'M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two aides of Artha Graha corporation president Tomy Winata testified on Monday that an article entitled 'Ada Tomy di Tenabang?' published by Tempo magazine in March had caused anxiety among the company's employees.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Social paths of economic development
Social paths of economic developmentReflections on Vietnam vis-a-vis BangladeshMonirul I Khan The Daily Star Asia News Network Dhaka, Bangladesh Achieving respectable living is a goal universally acclaimed. This is truer for a country like Bangladesh beset with chronic poverty.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Gold coin sparks dispute
Gold coin sparks dispute JAKARTA: Yusuf Hasyim, the uncle of former president Abdurrahman Wahid, filed a report with the House leaders of the launch of gold coins bearing the picture of his father Hasyim Asy'ari.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
1. AZAHARI: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24
1. AZAHARI: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 Two most wanted terrorist suspects still pose threat 2. KEMAYORAN: 30 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38 Fairground awards contract to Megawati's son 3. SEATBEALT: 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Drivers, passengers must use seat belts from Nov. 5 4.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Shoe makers may have to suspend operation
Shoe makers may have to suspend operationSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of leather shoe producers may be forced to suspend operations due to a shortage of leather, caused by a move taken by the government on Oct. 5 to ban leather imports from China.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Part 1 of 2 : The west and Islam in Indonesia and the true jihad
Part 1 of 2 : The west and Islam in Indonesia and the true jihadJuwono Sudarsono, Indonesian Ambassador, United Kingdom, London The most frequently asked question after Sept. 11, 2001 was: What were the reasons for so much hatred against the West among al-Qaeda and its followers? The answers have...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
China's effect in Japan-ASEAN long relationship
China's effect in Japan-ASEAN long relationshipKavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok For the past 25 years, Japan has had the unchallenged opportunity to build up relations with ASEAN.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Farmers want ministry, LIPI to return land
Farmers want ministry, LIPI to return landP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 100 farmers from two subdistricts in Bogor demanded assistance in the reclamation of 200 hectares of ancestral land at the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) in Central Jakarta on Monday.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, November 4, 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, November 4, 2003Exhibition* Fine Arts Gusbarlian dan Ramla Istibar, Selasar Sunaryo Art Space, Jl. Bukit Pakar Timur No. 100, until Nov. 5. TalkMembuka Topeng, a discussion with Kathy Foley and Damarwulan dance show by Laksmi P.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Brand personality is key element in marketing expensive cars
Brand personality is key element in marketing expensive carsAgus 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...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
'Gozney wants water rates hiked'
'Gozney wants water rates hiked' British Ambassador to Indonesia Richard Gozney asked Vice President Hamzah Haz on Monday to lobby the Jakarta administration, requesting a hike in the price of tap water in the wake of financial losses suffered by water operators.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
'Art industry is not a threat to creativity'
'Art industry is not a threat to creativity' The need to develop a culture industry to professionally foster the creation of art and cultural products was highlighted during the Fifth National Congress on Culture held recently in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
BRI pre-tax profit to surge by 98%
BRI pre-tax profit to surge by 98%Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia, the country's largest microfinancing bank, said on Monday it was expecting to book a pre-tax profit of Rp 2.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
JP/17/P03
JP/17/P03 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).
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Gold coin sparks dispute
Gold coin sparks dispute JAKARTA: Yusuf Hasyim, the uncle of former president Abdurrahman Wahid, filed a report with the House leaders of the launch of gold coins bearing the picture of his father Hasyim Asy'ari.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Policeman beats reporter, PWI condemns
Policeman beats reporter, PWI condemns PEKANBARU, Riau: A journalist filed a complaint with the Indonesian Journalist's Association (PWI) Riau Branch on Monday, saying that he was a victim of a physical assault perpetrated by a police officer.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Firecracker blast kills child
Firecracker blast kills child TANGERANG: An 11-year-old girl died in a blast at a firecracker factory in Ranca Pasir village, Jambe district in Tangerang regency on Monday afternoon. The blast also seriously injured two other teenagers.Tangerang Police chief Sr. Comr.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Tests show Borneo elephants are a distinct subspecies
Tests show Borneo elephants are a distinct subspecies Elephants on Borneo are a distinct subspecies with bigger ears and straighter tusks than cousins on Sumatra and mainland Asia and special care should be taken to save them, the World Wide Fund for Nature said.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Islam in the eyes of Bush
Islam in the eyes of Bush There is an apparent desire of the United States administration to interfere with Islamic educational institutions in countries where Muslims are the majority.U.S. efforts to interfere in Islamic education were revealed when President George W.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Two most wanted terrorist suspects still pose threat
Two most wanted terrorist suspects still pose threatAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The top two most wanted terrorist suspects in the country, Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Mohd, are likely to carry out terrorist attacks while on the run, police told the press on Monday.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Metro to open 40 stores in China
Metro to open 40 stores in China SHANGHAI: Metro AG, the German retail and distribution giant, said Monday it will press ahead with plans to invest 600 million euros (US$700 million) to open 40 stores across China in the next five years.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Fire guts Superindo grocery store
Fire guts Superindo grocery store TANGERANG: The police questioned four people on Monday over the fire which gutted Superindo grocery store in Pamulang district, Tangerang, earlier that day. No fatalities were reported. Pamulang subprecinct Police chief Adj. Comr.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Policeman beats reporter, PWI condemns
Policeman beats reporter, PWI condemns PEKANBARU, Riau: A journalist filed a complaint with the Indonesian Journalist's Association (PWI) Riau Branch on Monday, saying that he was a victim of a physical assault perpetrated by a police officer.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Team finds further violence at STPDN
Team finds further violence at STPDNYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Efforts by the government to stop violence at the Public Administration Institute (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java, may only be rhetoric after the recent killing of a junior student, which sparked public outcry against...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Tangerang councillors deny bribery allegation
Tangerang councillors deny bribery allegation Several members of Tangerang City Council refuted on Monday the bribery allegation filed by Fachrul Munir, who failed to qualify in the recent mayoral election.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Busway may remove Bianglala buses
Busway may remove Bianglala busesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post , Jakarta Bus operator Bianglala may lose its license to run busses that ply the same route as the planned busway route -- from Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in West Jakarta -- if it rejects the city administration's proposals, head...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Exports back on track, will meet target: BPS
Exports back on track, will meet target: BPSDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After posting a drop a month earlier, exports bounced back in September to surpass the US$5 billion level, placing Indonesia on track to meet its full-year export target, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Checked
CheckedFor marketing perspective - Nov. 4 Brand personality is key element in selling expensive cars Agus W. Soehadi Contributor JakartaThough 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...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Pertamina opens office in Iraq
Pertamina opens office in Iraq JAKARTA: Indonesia's national oil and gas company Pertamina opened an office in Iraq last month and expects to start oil and gas exploration in the country early next year, an official said on Monday.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Three Malaysians, two locals arrested in trafficking cases
Three Malaysians, two locals arrested in trafficking casesFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau After one month of reconnaissance, police here said on Monday they had finally arrested five members of two gangs, including three Malaysians, suspected of women trafficking in Tanjung Pinang, Riau...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Renewal of car documents
Renewal of car documents For 15 years, I have renewed the registration papers for my 1980-made Honda Accord Legendaris at the Jakarta provincial police headquarters, and throughout this time, have experienced nothing that would allow us honest taxpayers to enjoy a speedy and comfortable service.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
2. Trial ( 1 x 36 )
2. Trial ( 1 x 36 ) Bali bomber to stand trial in Jakarta 3. BNI ( 1 x 30) Two more detained in BNI scandal 4. Health ( 1 x 40 ) SKN to provide the poor free medical treatment
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Inflation up 0.55%, higher rate forecast
Inflation up 0.55%, higher rate forecastThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prices in October rose by 0.55 percent from the previous month, bringing the inflation rate during the first ten months of the year to a modest 3.05 percent, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Monday.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
10 Downing Street rescues Lee's wife
10 Downing Street rescues Lee's wife SINGAPORE: Singapore authorities called on 10 Downing Street to rescue the wife of Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew from the pitfalls of Britain's public hospital system after she suffered a stroke in London, media reports said on Monday.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Drivers, passengers must use seat belts from Nov. 5
Drivers, passengers must use seat belts from Nov. 5Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All car drivers and front seat passengers must use seat belts starting on Wednesday in line with Law No. 14/1992 on traffic."Starting Nov.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, November 4, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, November 4, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon7:30 TV Drama8:00 TV Drama9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine10:00 TV Drama: Sengsara Membawa Nikmat11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 The West and Islam in Indonesia and the true jihad Juwono Sudarsono Indonesian Ambassador United Kingdom London2. Pro -- Learning economic dynamism 2 X 30 Economic dynamism: Young people should learn from experience Robert J.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Buses taken over by locals after traffic accident
Buses taken over by locals after traffic accidentBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Boyolali, Central Java Dozens of residents in Ngaru-aru subdistrict here took over three buses on Monday belonging to local bus firm PT Apollo, following a bus accident last week that killed a local resident.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
JP/19/PRIMATE
JP/19/PRIMATE Semarang, outlet for the sale of orangutans on Java islandBambang M and Suherdjoko Contributors Semarang, Central JavaThough the government has put orangutans (pongo pygmaeus) on its list of protected animals, many people still hunt and trade the primate.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Fairground gives contract to Mega's son
Fairground gives contract to Mega's sonKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives ad hoc team tasked to investigate the management of the Jakarta Fairground has found irregularities involving a contract awarded to President Megawati Soekarnoputri's son Mohammad Rizki...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Survey shows retailers increase IT spending
Survey shows retailers increase IT spendingEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Retail companies around the world with annual revenues of more than US$100 million, including four companies in Indonesia, spent 2.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Two more detained in BNI scandal
Two more detained in BNI scandalThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police arrested two more suspects on Monday for their alleged involvement in a Rp 1.7 trillion (US$200 million) loan scandal at publicly-listed Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), the country's second largest bank.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Government extends martial law in Aceh
Government extends martial law in AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh The government has decided to extend martial law in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, admitting that the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) had remained strong six months into the military offensive in the troubled province.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Floods, traffic jams and no police
Floods, traffic jams and no policeFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe recent downpour in Jakarta caused traffic jams afterward, as is usually the case. But, despite the fact that traffic lights were functioning the congestion caused further flooding, this time that of major arterials.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
'Waste should be recycled into fertilizer for farmers'
'Waste should be recycled into fertilizer for farmers' Environmental concerns have become the main consideration for Bekasi municipal administration not to extend the use of Bantar Gebang dump site for Jakarta's 6,000 tons of daily waste.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.3, 2003:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
1. DISCOURSE: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42
1. DISCOURSE: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42 "Arts industry is not a threat to creativity" 2. IRAQ: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 22 Eleven Iraqis killed, U.S. wounded arrive in Germany 3. EXPORT: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 40 Exports back on track, will meet target: BPS 4.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
;JP;DAN;
;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Nov. 3 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Nov. 3 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 6,383.52 5,671.41 6,059.92 5,994.79 Brunei dollar 1 5,179.55 4,602.35 4,916.98 4,864.77 Canadian dollar 1 6,822.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Pertamina opens office in Iraq
Pertamina opens office in Iraq JAKARTA: Indonesia's national oil and gas company Pertamina opened an office in Iraq last month and expects to start oil and gas exploration in the country early next year, an official said on Monday.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Police nab one more suspect in Marowali case
Police nab one more suspect in Marowali caseAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police have arrested another terrorism suspect in relation to the murders of Christians in Marowali, Central Sulawesi, bringing the total to 23 arrests.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Ibnu's new system to prevent corruption
Ibnu's new system to prevent corruption Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A systematic approach to fight nepotism, collusion and other forms of corruption in this country that has been employed by Sleman regent Ibnu Subiyanto is evidence that for some people, the will to combat society's...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Relief packages fall into wrong hands
Relief packages fall into wrong handsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of evicted people from Cengkareng Timur, West Jakarta, staged a rally on Monday at the office of the Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare in Central Jakarta, protesting the alleged misappropriation of relief...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
KPU blocks local Panwaslu access to information: Official
KPU blocks local Panwaslu access to information: OfficialMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Forty percent of 416 regency offices of the Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) have had difficulty obtaining the necessary information from the General Elections Commission (KPU),...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
SKN to provide the poor free medical treatment
SKN to provide the poor free medical treatmentDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Every citizen, especially the poor, will be assured of access to health and medical treatment under the new National Health System (SKN), which recognizes health as a basic human right.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Media not sensitive
Media not sensitive in reporting rape From Warta KotaThe front-page report in Warta Kota, Oct. 17, on a maid raped by three men "in turns" is sensational. The phrase "raped in turns" is also a description that totally disregards the trauma this woman must be suffering.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
French warship docks in Surabaya
French warship docks in Surabaya SURABAYA: A French warship, the Aliendien, docked on Monday at Tanjung Perak port in Surabaya here, as part of military exercises between Indonesia and France, slated to begin off the coast of Madura island later this week.C.A.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
China auto sales top 200,000
China auto sales top 200,000 SHANGHAI: Growth in the full-sized sedan and sports utility vehicle (SUV) sectors pushed China's monthly auto sales past 200,000 units for the first time in September, a report released on Monday showed.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Govt pushed to get tough on manpower agencies
Govt pushed to get tough on manpower agenciesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) urged authorities on Monday to take legal action against manpower agencies and state apparatus illegally recruiting and sending...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Farrari marks 10 years in China
Farrari marks 10 years in China Italian Motors Ltd. celebrated 10 years of business in China last Sunday with a parade of sleek Ferraris through the streets of central Beijing, as company officials predicted China's luxury car market will grow in coming years.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- TUESDAY, NOV. 4
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- TUESDAY, NOV. 4Luxury 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.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Foreign tourist arrival down 5.98%
Foreign tourist arrival down 5.98% JAKARTA: The number of foreign tourist arrivals in the country's 13 gateways plunged 5.98 percent to 346,209 in September from 368,217 in August, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Monday.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Secondhand books
Secondhand booksFrom 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.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Indonesia's Irene in top 10 of world chess tournament
Indonesia's Irene in top 10 of world chess tournamentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two consecutive wins in the last two rounds earned Irene Kharisma Sukandar a place in the top ten of the final rankings at the World Youth Chess Championships which ended on Sunday in Halkidiki, Greece.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Bribery mars civil servant test
Bribery mars civil servant test BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Reports of wanton bribery have surfaced in the recruiting process for civil servants at the Bengkulu provincial administration.A prospective recruit said on Monday that he was offered by an official an "opportunity" to be hired regardless of his...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Luxury car market continues to show healthy growth
Luxury car market continues to show healthy growthHybrida 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.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Semarang, a center for orangutan trade
Semarang, a center for orangutan tradeBambang M and Suherdjoko, Contributors, Semarang, Central Java Though the government has put orangutans (pongo pygmaeus) on its list of protected animals, many people still hunt and trade the primate.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
China auto sales top 200,000
China auto sales top 200,000 SHANGHAI: Growth in the full-sized sedan and sports utility vehicle (SUV) sectors pushed China's monthly auto sales past 200,000 units for the first time in September, a report released on Monday showed.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Cafe owners to sue Yogya Mayor
Cafe owners to sue Yogya Mayor YOGYAKARTA: Entertainment venue owners in Yogyakarta asserted on Monday that they would sue Yogyakarta Mayor Herry Zudianto over his policy to shut down all night spots during the Islamic holy month of Ramadhan."He must immediately stop the policy.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
China's effect in
China's effect in Japan-ASEAN long relationship Kavi Chongkittavorn The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok --------------- 2. Social paths of economic development 1 X 30 Social paths of economic development Monirul I Khan The Daily Star Asia News Network Dhaka, Bangladesh
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Bali named Asia's favorite holiday destination
Bali named Asia's favorite holiday destinationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid slumping tourism following the bomb explosions in Bali and the J.W. Marriott hotel in Jakarta, Bali Island was again named as one of the most favorite holiday destinations in Asia by Time magazine.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
GAM campaigner jailed for 7 years
GAM campaigner jailed for 7 years BANDA ACEH: Banda Aceh District Court sentenced on Monday Irwandi Yusuf alias Teungku Isnandar Al-Passe, a campaigner of the Aceh Free Movement (GAM), to seven years in jail for treason.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Utterly uncompetitive
Utterly uncompetitive With extensive practices of bad governance, poor-quality institutions and highly inimical business environments, Indonesia predictably ranked very low in both indices of the Global Competitiveness Report 2003 which was prepared and issued by the Geneva-based World Economic...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Floods hit Langkat, 92 killed
Floods hit Langkat, 92 killedApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Langkat, North Sumatra Flash floods ripped through a popular resort town in North Sumatra late Sunday night, killing at least 92 people, including five foreign tourists.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Power theft causes Rp 11.5b loss
Power theft causes Rp 11.5b lossTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State electricity company PT PLN is bringing charges against 235 customers, mostly industrial companies, in Jakarta and Tangerang for stealing electricity and inflicting financial losses of up to Rp 11.5 billion (US$1.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
VP Center and UN troops
VP Center and UN troopsFrom 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...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
For marketing perspective - Nov. 4
For marketing perspective - Nov. 4 Brand personality is key element in selling expensive cars Agus W. Soehadi Contributor JakartaThough 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,...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Justice in law enforcement
Justice in law enforcementFrom Koran Tempo The Jakarta provincial administration has been carrying out a series of evictions to enforce the law. Among the targets of these evictions are makeshift houses on riverbanks and buildings that violate city layout plans.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
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.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Survey shows retailers increase IT spending
Survey shows retailers increase IT spendingEva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaRetail companies around the world with annual revenues of more than US$100 million, including four companies in Indonesia, spent 2.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Bali bomber to stand trial in Jakarta
Bali bomber to stand trial in JakartaWahyoe Boediwardhana and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Jakarta The alleged treasurer of the terrorist group responsible for the Bali bombings will stand trial in Jakarta for his role in the JW Marriot Hotel blast, police said Monday.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
b]* Headlines:Two most wanted terrorist suspects still pose threat
b]* Headlines:Two most wanted terrorist suspects still pose threat 2 * National:Govt pushed to get tough on manpower agencies 4 * Archipelago:Police arrest one more suspect in Morowali case 5 * Opinion:The West and Islam in Indonesia and the true jihad 6 * City:Farmers want ministry, LIPI to return...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Fire guts Superindo grocery store
Fire guts Superindo grocery store TANGERANG: The police questioned four people on Monday over the fire which gutted Superindo grocery store in Pamulang district, Tangerang, earlier that day. No fatalities were reported.Pamulang subprecinct Police chief Adj. Comr.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Intimidation could bring harsher sentence
Intimidation could bring harsher sentenceTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A judge on the ad hoc tribunal trying the alleged rights abuses against protesters in Tanjung Priok in 1984 warned on Monday of possible heavier sentences against defendants should court investigations uncover the...