Archive: 5 November 2003
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003
PDI-P loses 50% of voters, discord, 'defiance' abound
PDI-P loses 50% of voters, discord, 'defiance' aboundFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a show of distrust of their current House of Representatives legislators, a large group of Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) rank and file members have proposed new names...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Bukit Asam expects Rp 200b profit
Bukit Asam expects Rp 200b profit JAKARTA: Publicly listed state-owned coal mining firm PT Bukit Asam expects its net profit to reach over Rp 200 billion (US$22.185 million) by the end of this year."The average selling price is good, while sales volume is also increasing," said company president...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
2. Court ( 2 x 21)
2. Court ( 2 x 21) Constitutional Court holds first hearing 3. Bikameral ( 1 x 27 ) Commission may add MPR seats 4. PDI P ( 2 x 20) PDI-P loses 50% of voters, discord, 'defiance' abound JP//5. KPU ( 2 x 20) KPU to assist parties with code of ethics
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
400 artesian wells are without permits
400 artesian wells are without permits BOGOR: About 400 of the 1,000 artesian wells in Bogor regency do not have proper permits, said the head of the regency's underground water division, Jhonny Alibasyah."It's about fairness. Water is supposed to be for the people's interest.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
1. FLOOD: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. FLOOD: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Survivors found as death toll from flash flood rises 2. BOND: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Govt launches third bond issue, this time a successful one 3. HEALTH: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Poor health services cause people to seek help abroad 4.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, November 5, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, November 5, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon 7:30 TV Drama9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine10:00 Game Show: Dibisikin12:00 p.m.
Wed, 05 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.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Minister tells firms to pay Muslim workers early allowance
Minister tells firms to pay Muslim workers early allowanceRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the country's economic difficulties, manpower and transmigration minister Jacob Nuwa Wea has appealed to employers to pay the annual bonus to Muslim workers two weeks before Idul Fitri...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Landslides damage 150 houses
Landslides damage 150 housesAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Kebumen, Central Java Landslides spread in Kebumen regency, Central Java, damaging around 150 of houses in two days until Tuesday, officials and residents said.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
After us, no deluge
After us, no deluge Surely, it was not for lack of warning that disaster struck the North Sumatra resort town of Bahorok unawares last weekend. At least 92 people, including five foreign and 20 domestic tourists, were reported dead as a flash flood tore through the nature reserve and resort,...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Bukit Asam expects Rp 200b profit
Bukit Asam expects Rp 200b profit JAKARTA: Publicly listed state-owned coal mining firm PT Bukit Asam expects its net profit to reach over Rp 200 billion (US$22.185 million) by the end of this year."The average selling price is good, while sales volume is also increasing," said company president...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Constitutional Court holds first hearing
Constitutional Court holds first hearingKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Constitutional Court on Tuesday held its first session to hear lawyers of groups of people seeking a legal review of three laws: On electricity, on oil and gas, and on the government debt instrument.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Track races go on amid police prohibition
Track races go on amid police prohibitionDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post JakartaA regular "track race" turned out to bring bad luck to Dwi Karno, 21, as he hit a police patrol car during a race with his peers on Jl. Benyamin Sueb in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
RI, Madagascar to produce dictionary
RI, Madagascar to produce dictionary JAKARTA: Indonesia and Madagascar agreed on Tuesday to put up a joint venture to produce a dictionary of both languages in a bid to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, which have many similarities in languages and ethnic groups.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Nissan recalls may affect RI
Nissan recalls may affect RISandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nissan is considering recalling about 600 X-Trails and 60 Sentras in Indonesia due to defects in the cam and crank angle sensors, said Dinne Musu, public relations manager of PT Nissan Motor Distributor Indonesia.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
House fails to deliberate bills
House fails to deliberate bills JAKARTA: Despite its target to deliberate 54 bills this session, after more than a week into its current 35-day session, the House of Representatives has not begun discussions on a single one.
Wed, 05 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...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.4, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.4, 2003 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume __________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
JP/5/longsor
JP/5/longsorLandslides spread in Kebumen, 150 houses damagedAgus Maryono The Jakarta Post Kebumen, Central JavaLandslides spread in Kebumen regency, Central Java, damaging around 150 of houses in two days until Tuesday, officials and residents said.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Lion Air to charge more for S'pore trip
Lion Air to charge more for S'pore tripAgence France-Presse, Singapore An Indonesian no-frills airline starting flights between Jakarta and Singapore this month is charging a higher fare after a misunderstanding on the price to be charged, a report said Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Indonesia vies for gold in men's indoor v'ball
Indonesia vies for gold in men's indoor v'ballMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a demoralizing run in 2001, the Indonesian men's indoor volleyball team is seeking a big leap when it competes in the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
City ends parking operator's contract
City ends parking operator's contractBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Administration terminated on Tuesday its contract with the on and off street parking operator PT Adiwira Sembada because the company failed to improve services or increase its revenue share for the...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Celebrate the breaking of the fast a la Lebanon
Celebrate the breaking of the fast a la LebanonMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Like other parts of the world where Ramadhan is celebrated, Lebanese families also have the tradition of gathering together for the breaking of the fast where they can communicate among family members to...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Accounts linked to BNI scandal revealed
Accounts linked to BNI scandal revealedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nine banks have reported to the Financial Transaction and Report Analysis Center (PPATK) that they had opened accounts belonging to those allegedly involved in the Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) lending scandal, PPATK chairman Yunus...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
House fails to deliberate bills
House fails to deliberate bills JAKARTA: Despite its target to deliberate 54 bills this session, after more than a week into its current 35-day session, the House of Representatives has not begun discussions on a single one.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Rampant deforestation blamed for Langkat flash flood
Rampant deforestation blamed for Langkat flash floodThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan Government officials have joined environmental activists in blaming inconsistent forest management and poor law enforcement as the main causes of rampant deforestation that resulted in the flash flood which killed...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Govt criticized over martial law in Aceh
Govt criticized over martial law in AcehTiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post JakartaExperts criticized on Tuesday the government's decision to extend military offensive in troubled Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, arguing that the five-month operation had served as proof that the military approach could not...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
'Streets will be dirty and smell bad'
'Streets will be dirty and smell bad' The 17-year-old agreement between Jakarta and Bekasi on the use of the Bantar Gebang dump will end on Dec. 31. An environmental expert has called on the Jakarta and Bekasi administrations to find a solution to avoid a possible garbage crisis in the capital in...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Maid may get three years in prison for baby's death
Maid may get three years in prison for baby's deathMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Prosecutors proposed on Tuesday a three-year jail term against an unmarried maid who has been charged with negligence in the death of her newborn baby boy at her employer's house.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
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America's quest for foreign policy continues Mushahid Hussain Inter Press Service Islamabad2. Mochtar -- Clashes in Bali: The need for political education 2 X 21 Bali clashes indicate poor political education Mochtar Buchori Legislator Jakarta3.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
10 raider battalions to be set up
10 raider battalions to be set up GILIMANUK, Bali: The Army is planning to set up 10 more raider battalions across the country in the near future to complement 80 others already in place.Army deputy commander Lt. Gen. Darsono MSc.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Thailand leads world healthcare
Thailand leads world healthcareDwi Atmanta, The Jakarta Post, Bangkok A quick around the Bumrungrad Hospital here in Bangkok may catch a first-time visitor by surprise.On the floor just above the lobby, people enjoy their meals in a McDonald's fast food outlet, sip their favorite Starbuck's...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Proud to be an Indonesian
Proud to be an Indonesian I was very disappointed to learn that Eka Dewi (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 29, 2003) does not respect our country and does not feel proud to be an Indonesian. A student of the London School of Public Relations, she cannot make the distinction between a state and a government.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
RI's senior team leads in world bridge meet
RI's senior team leads in world bridge meet Indonesia was leading the field in the senior teams division after two rounds of the World Bridge Championship in Monte Carlo, Monaco.Spearheaded by Eddy Manoppo and Henky Lasut, the Indonesian contract bridge team, including Denny Sacul/Arwin...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
What leadership?
What leadership?From Suara Karya The Indonesian military (TNI) has again been accused of considering the civilian government incapable of leading the nation. Suggesting that, under President Megawati Soekarnoputri, (civilian leadership), the country has suffered, but under president Soeharto, (the...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Tommy lays down conditions for his court testimony in Sidiq Muin's trial
Tommy lays down conditions for his court testimony in Sidiq Muin's trialM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the youngest son of former president Soeharto, currently serving time for various crimes, refused to appear on Tuesday at the Central Jakarta District...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Walhi sets up shelter for evictees
Walhi sets up shelter for evictees JAKARTA: The Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi Jakarta) has set up four centers to distribute relief package to evicted squatters.Walhi Jakarta said in a press release that the centers -- set up by the forum in collaboration with a...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Government to raise Rp 8t in privatization proceeds
Government to raise Rp 8t in privatization proceedsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Tuesday it could rake in around Rp 8 trillion (US$946.74 million) in privatization proceeds this year, higher than its target of Rp 6.1 trillion."...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Survivors found as death toll from flash flood rises
Survivors found as death toll from flash flood risesApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Bahorok, North Sumatra More than 100 people, dozens of them foreign tourists, were found alive on Tuesday, as the death toll from the devastating flash flood in North Sumatra continued to climb.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
'JI has been crippled in Malaysia'
'JI has been crippled in Malaysia'Sean Yoong, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Authorities have crippled the operations in Malaysia of the al- Qaeda-linked terrorist group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), but militants from neighboring areas could still threaten the country, senior police said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Part 2 of 2 : The west and Islam in RI
Part 2 of 2 : The west and Islam in RIJuwono Sudarsono, Indonesian Ambassador, United Kingdom, London Indonesia has had its share of Islamic extremist movements in the 1950s and early 1960s who demanded immediate application of the sharia in our constitution.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Work with the undercurrent for a new Indonesia
Work with the undercurrent for a new Indonesia The United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR) is a unique UN project set up in 2000 to facilitate discussion among stakeholders in policy issues, in order to come up with policy recommendations through the "Jajaki" network.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
* Headlines:Govt launches third bond issue, this time a success
* Headlines:Govt launches third bond issue, this time a success 2 * National:Minister tells firms to pay Muslim workers early bonus 4 * Archipelago:Landslides damage 150 houses in Kebumen 5 * Opinion:America's quest for foreign policy continues 7 * City:City ends parking operator's contract 8 *...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
One dead, four injured after rebel attack
One dead, four injured after rebel attackNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Bangke, a construction worker, was shot dead in an attack on Tuesday by unidentified persons in the Ugimba subdistrict in Paniai regency, some 1,000 kilometers west of Jayapura.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Govt launches third bond issue, this time a successful one
Govt launches third bond issue, this time a successful oneThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has issued Rp 2.5 trillion worth of 7-year bonds, the third issue this year, drawing the interest of more than twice the amount offered, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Bosch opens office in Singapore
Bosch opens office in Singapore SINGAPORE: German industrial giant Robert Bosch will set up a regional automotive operation in Singapore to spearhead its push in the region, the company said Tuesday.Bosch, a major player in automotive technology, wants to increase its market share in this part of...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Hospitals, doctors should try to understand needs of patients:
Hospitals, doctors should try to understand needs of patients: MinistryDewi Santoso The Jakarta Post Jakarta Cynthia finally had to make a trip to Singapore after endless disappointment with her local gynecologist at a hospital in South Jakarta who could not solve her nagging problems.
Wed, 05 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.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Asian exports to grow strongly in next two quarters: Morgan Stanley
Asian exports to grow strongly in next two quarters: Morgan StanleyAgence France-Presse, China Asian exports should boom in the next two quarters after strong growth in the U.S., supported by modest expansions in Japan and Europe, Morgan Stanley's chief economist in the region said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Listed firms with political links widespread: Study
Listed firms with political links widespread: StudyDeutsche Presse Agentur, Singapore Nearly 22 percent of publicly-listed companies in Indonesia have political links, followed by 20 percent in Malaysia and 8 percent in Singapore, a study showed on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Golkar goings on
Golkar goings on From Media Indonesia The fact it was decided at the recently concluded Golkar convention to postpone electing the party's presidential candidate until after the general elections has led to the disappointment of some of Golkar's potential presidential candidates.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Police arrest 88 people in a raid on gambling den
Police arrest 88 people in a raid on gambling den As many as 88 people were arrested late on Monday in a police raid at a single gambling den on Jl. Mangga Besar Raya, Taman Sari district in West Jakarta.City Police chief detective Sr. Comr.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
S'pore manufacturing sector expands
S'pore manufacturing sector expands SINGAPORE: Singapore's manufacturing sector expanded for the fifth month running in October with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) staying above the key 50-point level, an independent report said.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
City, Komnas HAM to set up team on evictions
City, Komnas HAM to set up team on evictionsP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso responded to the National Commission of Human Rights' (Komnas HAM) summons on Monday to discuss the recent string of evictions, after failing to show up last week.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Asylum-seeker boat lands in Australia
Asylum-seeker boat lands in Australia AUSTRALIA: A small fishing vessel suspected of carrying about 20 asylum seekers was discovered on a northern Australian island on Tuesday, a government spokesman said.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Drag races still go on amid police prohibition
Drag races still go on amid police prohibitionDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A regular "track race" turned out to bring bad luck to Dwi Karno, 21, as he hit a police patrol car during a race with his peers on Jl. Benyamin Sueb in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
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The West and Islam in Indonesia, and the true jihad Part 2 of 2 The West and Islam in Indonesia Juwono Sudarsono Indonesian Ambassador United Kingdom London2. Pro -- The decline of France?1 X 30 Is France's stature in decline? Daniel Cohen Professor of Economics Icole Normale Supirieure Paris...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Nissan recalls may affect Indonesia
Nissan recalls may affect IndonesiaSandy Darmosumarto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Nissan is considering recalling about 600 X-Trails and 60 Sentras in Indonesia due to defects in the cam and crank angle sensors, said Dinne Musu, public relations manager of PT Nissan Motor Distributor Indonesia.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Bush's positive impact on Bali
Bush's positive impact on BaliFrom Media Indonesia The recent visit of U.S. President George W. Bush to Bali met with protests in several regions criticizing his foreign policy for tending to harm the interests of developing countries.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Motorola to boost cell phone sales
Motorola to boost cell phone salesEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Motorola is planning to boost its cellular phone sales in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, with new market strategies, as announced by Motorola's newly appointed Southeast Asia corporate vice-president Scott...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Maritime watchdog sounds alarm
Maritime watchdog sounds alarm MALAYSIA: Armed pirates continue to attack ships in Indonesian waters, increasing the risk of environmental disaster and exposing the region to heightened terror threats, a maritime watchdog warned on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Walhi sets up shelter for evictees
Walhi sets up shelter for evictees JAKARTA: The Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi Jakarta) has set up four centers to distribute relief package to evicted squatters.Walhi Jakarta said in a press release that the centers -- set up by the forum in collaboration with a...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
* Headlines:Govt launches third bond issue, this time a success
* Headlines:Govt launches third bond issue, this time a success 2 * National:Minister tells firms to pay Muslim workers early bonus 4 * Archipelago:Landslides damage 150 houses in Kebumen 5 * Opinion:America's quest for foreign policy continues 7 * City:City ends parking operator's contract 8 *...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Constitutional Court holds first hearing
Constitutional Court holds first hearingKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Constitutional Court on Tuesday held its first session to hear lawyers of groups of people seeking a legal review of three laws: On electricity, on oil and gas, and on the government debt instrument.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Mitsubishi highest in sales satisfaction
Mitsubishi highest in sales satisfactionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mitsubishi ranks highest in customer satisfaction with new vehicle sales and delivery in Indonesia, according to a survey released on Tuesday.It scored 744 out of 1,000, according to the J.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Businessman claims bribes returned
Businessman claims bribes returnedMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Businessman Fachrul Munir claimed on Tuesday that two of the 20 members of Tangerang City Council he bribed last March, in an attempt to be elected mayor in the recent elections, had returned the money.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
One killed in daylight robbery
One killed in daylight robbery DEPOK: Armed robbers held up four civil servants from the National Land Agency (BPN) in Depok on Monday afternoon, killing one. The robbery took place at about 11 a.m. on Jl. Pramuka Pitara in Pancoran Mas district, Depok.
Wed, 05 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.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Thailand to emerge as Myanmar donor
Thailand to emerge as Myanmar donorNopporn Wong-Anan, Reuters, Bangkok Thailand will emerge as a donor at a four-nation regional summit in Myanmar next week despite the West isolating the country and demanding the release of detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, officials said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Bali clashes indicate poor political education
Bali clashes indicate poor political educationMochtar Buchori, Legislator, Jakarta What will the 2004 general election bring us? A better political life and better governance, or will we remain locked in the present political situation? Or, could it be that it will take us into a more disorderly...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Taipei trade office gets new head
Taipei trade office gets new headJAKARTA: The Taipei government has appointed David Lin to replace Sui Chi Lin as head of its Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta. Sui ended his term on Tuesday, while Lin was expected to arrive on Wednesday, the Taipei Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta said in a...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Govt to build 200,000 low-cost houses next year
Govt to build 200,000 low-cost houses next yearEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government has signed agreements with about 40 municipal and regency administrations throughout Indonesia to provide low-cost housing next year, but the Jakarta administration has refused to take part...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Journalists demand release of civilian hostages in Aceh
Journalists demand release of civilian hostages in AcehTiarma Siboro and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of journalists rallied in front of the office of Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs on Tuesday to demand the government's intervention in the...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Taipei trade office gets new head
Taipei trade office gets new head JAKARTA: The Taipei government has appointed David Lin to replace Sui Chi Lin as head of its Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta.Sui ended his term on Tuesday, while Lin was expected to arrive on Wednesday, the Taipei Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta said in a...
Wed, 05 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,...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Govt criticized over martial law in Aceh
Govt criticized over martial law in AcehTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts criticized on Tuesday the government's decision to extend military offensive in troubled Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, arguing that the five-month operation had served as a proof that security approach could not...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Bakrie & Brothers suffers lower net profit
Bakrie & Brothers suffers lower net profitSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed PT Bakrie & Brothers, a diversified business group, said on Tuesday that net profits in the first nine months of this year plunged to Rp 26.35 billion (US$3.14 million) from Rp 99.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Commission may add MPR seats
Commission may add MPR seatsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ad hoc Constitutional Commission assigned with assessing the amended Constitution sprang a surprise on Tuesday when it proposed more seats for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD).
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
KPU to assist parties with code of ethics
KPU to assist parties with code of ethicsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) has decided to speed up its plan to facilitate a meeting among political parties from January next year to December, to set up a code of ethics that will promote non-violent...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
JAJAKI starts national meeting
JAJAKI starts national meeting JAKARTA: More than 40 government institutions, non-government organizations (NGOs), universities, political parties and mass media started a two-day meeting on Tuesday to help create good public policy and push for continuing reform after the 2004 elections.