Archive: 5 November 2003
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P loses 50% of voters, discord, 'defiance' abound
PDI-P loses 50% of voters, discord, 'defiance' abound Fabiola 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 for the legislative candidates for the 2004 election.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Celebrate the breaking of the fast a la Lebanon
Celebrate the breaking of the fast a la Lebanon Maria 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 build kinship. Moreover, Lebanese families like to invite friends and relatives to enjoy the meal to show their happiness having successfully completed the fasting at the end of the day.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Accounts linked to BNI scandal revealed
Accounts linked to BNI scandal revealed The 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 Husein said on Tuesday. The money laundering watchdog was still reviewing the reports and it was expected that they would give those soon to the police and attorney general's office, Yunus said.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. A committee tasked to discuss the pornography bill has just elected Aisyah Baidhowi of the Golkar faction as its chairwoman. The committee is now expected to arrange its schedule for deliberations.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rampant deforestation blamed for Langkat flash flood
Rampant deforestation blamed for Langkat flash flood The 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 at least 103 people on Sunday. Hundreds are missing following the flood in Langkat regency, North Sumatra. "Yes. It's due to unprofessional management.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt criticized over martial law in Aceh
Govt criticized over martial law in Aceh Tiarma 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 proof that the military approach could not resolve the Aceh question.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
'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 the near future. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents on the issue. Mick Powell, 50, is an Australian who has been living in Indonesia for 13 years. He lives on Jl.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Maid may get three years in prison for baby's death
Maid may get three years in prison for baby's death Multa 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. Prosecutor Demitry told the Tangerang District Court that the defendant, Suparni, 23, should be proven guilty to not properly caring for the baby boy which died sometime on March 24.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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America's quest for foreign policy continues Mushahid Hussain Inter Press Service Islamabad 2. Mochtar -- Clashes in Bali: The need for political education 2 X 21 Bali clashes indicate poor political education Mochtar Buchori Legislator Jakarta 3. Star -- Government must ensure local councils are up to mark 2 X 21 The Barisan must ensure credible local councils V.K. Chin The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. said in Gilimanuk, Bali on Tuesday that the new airborne battalions would help enhance the Army's fighting ability. "We want the fighting ability of troops to increase evenly across the country," Darsono was quoted by Antara as saying.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
City ends parking operator's contract
City ends parking operator's contract Bambang 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 administration.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Corruption, collusion and nepotism are practiced by some government officials, who, ironically, used to condemn corruptors when they were younger.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 Budirahardja and Harsudi Supandi/Wolter Karamoy, defeated France 17-13 to add to the previous days 25-2 thrashing of Guadalupe, reports said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 military), peace and security could be maintained. In fact, the TNI and those taking the military's position should refrain from unnecessary polemics or debates.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 trial M. 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 Court to testify in the trial of Islamic boarding school leader Abdullah Sidiq Muin.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government to raise Rp 8t in privatization proceeds
Government to raise Rp 8t in privatization proceeds Fitri 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. "... We can get Rp 8 trillion by the end of this year," Mahmudin Yassin, deputy for privatization and restructuring at the Office of the State Minister for State Enterprises, said.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Survivors found as death toll from flash flood rises
Survivors found as death toll from flash flood rises Apriadi 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. Another 11 bodies were recovered Tuesday, bringing the number of dead to 103, local officials said.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
'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. "Generally, we have managed to destroy the (JI) networking," said Yusof Abdul Rahman, commissioner of police for Malaysia's special branch division.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Part 2 of 2 : The west and Islam in RI
Part 2 of 2 : The west and Islam in RI Juwono 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, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional Court holds first hearing
Constitutional Court holds first hearing Kurniawan 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. The Constitutional Court, formally set up on Aug. 16, is directed by the Constitution to conduct judicial reviews and settle cases where the president is considered to have violated the law.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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. A person or a company must apply for a license before drilling an artesian well," he said on Monday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. TOMMY: 30 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 38 to be sent later... 5. HOUSE: 28 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 50 Govt to build 200,000 low-cost houses next year 6. ODD: 20 pt, 2 cols, 1 x 28 (two stories below) 1. Couple share flat with 150 cats 2.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 Pagi 7:00 Cartoon 7:30 TV Drama 9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine 10:00 Game Show: Dibisikin 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 05 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.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Minister tells firms to pay Muslim workers early allowance
Minister tells firms to pay Muslim workers early allowance Ridwan 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 that falls on Nov. 25, to let them celebrate the religious holiday joyfully. "I appeal to all employers to pay the annual bonus to Muslim workers on Nov.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Landslides damage 150 houses
Landslides damage 150 houses Agus 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. However, there were no reports of casualties after the landslides which hit eight villages in the two subdistricts of Ayah and Buayan on Monday. Two other villages were also stricken by a similar disaster on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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, leaving uprooted trees and demolished houses and bridges in its wake. Hundreds of local residents are missing and feared dead.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 director Ismet Harmaini on the sidelines of the state-owned companies (BUMN) working meeting on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 director Ismet Harmaini on the sidelines of the state-owned companies (BUMN) working meeting on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Track races go on amid police prohibition
Track races go on amid police prohibition Damar 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. Two police officers, Second Insp. Pujiono and Second Brig. Gustomi drove to the scene after they were given information of the race that often took place there.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The fact that 300 root words of both languages have similarities in form and meaning proves that both languages come from the same language group, Austronesian.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nissan recalls may affect RI
Nissan recalls may affect RI Sandy 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. The figures are based on the number of domestic sales. "Not all X-Trails and Sentras have the defective component.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. A committee tasked to discuss the pornography bill has just elected Aisyah Baidhowi of the Golkar faction as its chairwoman. The committee is now expected to arrange its schedule for deliberations.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Checked
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.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 1,025 0 0 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 85 5 352,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 80 10 1,652,500 Alakasa Industrindo 145 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,225 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 25 0 0 Alumindo Light 210 5 25,000 Andhi...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/longsor
JP/5/longsor Landslides spread in Kebumen, 150 houses damaged Agus 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. However, there were no reports of casualties after the landslides which hit eight villages in the two subdistricts of Ayah and Buayan on Monday. Two other villages were also stricken by a similar disaster on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Lion Air to charge more for S'pore trip
Lion Air to charge more for S'pore trip Agence 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. Lion Air spokesman Hasyim Arsal said he had been misunderstood by news reports which quoted him last month as saying that the cost for a round-trip ticket was "$90." "I meant US$90, not S$90.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia vies for gold in men's indoor v'ball
Indonesia vies for gold in men's indoor v'ball Musthofid, 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. "We will be striving for gold with the men's team, while the women will be in the bronze hunt," Mahfud Irsyada, an assistant coach, said during a press conference here on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thailand leads world healthcare
Thailand leads world healthcare Dwi 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 cappuccino, have their muscles relieved in a spa or just take a stroll along an arcade of shops.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
* 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 * Sports:RI's senior team leads in Monte Carlo bridge meet 10 * World:Arafat extends term of Palestinian caretaker govt 11 * Business:Global manufacturing shows recovery 16 * Features:Sex change surgery...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional Court holds first hearing
Constitutional Court holds first hearing Kurniawan 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. The Constitutional Court, formally set up on Aug. 16, is directed by the Constitution to conduct judicial reviews and settle cases where the president is considered to have violated the law.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mitsubishi highest in sales satisfaction
Mitsubishi highest in sales satisfaction The 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.D Power Asia Pacific 2003 Indonesia Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study. Mitsubishi was closely followed by Toyota and Daihatsu with scores of 743 and 742, respectively.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Businessman claims bribes returned
Businessman claims bribes returned Multa 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. Munir, who failed to qualify for the elections, named the two as Tarmizi Arin of the United Development Party (PPP) and Saeful of the coalition faction of the Council.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The four civil servants -- Safe'i, Zainudin, Suharno and Sugiono -- had withdrawn Rp 150 million (US$17,647) from the Bank BCA branch on Jl. Raya Bogor in Cimanggis, Depok, to pay the salaries of the civil servants in their office.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Media not sensitive
Media not sensitive in reporting rape From Warta Kota The 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. The report also identifies itself as a pornographic account. It describes the act of rape as less than a crime. So, what is the benefit of such a report? It prompts male readers to demonstrate power and domination over women.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thailand to emerge as Myanmar donor
Thailand to emerge as Myanmar donor Nopporn 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, 00:00 WIB
Bali clashes indicate poor political education
Bali clashes indicate poor political education Mochtar 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 political life? Sometimes I see signs suggesting that the next political generations will be able to mold a better political situation in our country.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 statement. The 53-year-old new representative of Taipei's trade mission received his bachelor's degree in commerce from the National Cheng-chi University in Taipei.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Journalists demand release of civilian hostages in Aceh
Journalists demand release of civilian hostages in Aceh Tiarma 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 efforts to release civilians who have been held hostage by Aceh rebels for four months.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 statement. The 53-year-old new representative of Taipei's trade mission received his bachelor's degree in commerce from the National Cheng-chi University in Taipei.
Wed, 05 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.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt criticized over martial law in Aceh
Govt criticized over martial law in Aceh Tiarma 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 resolve the Aceh question.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie & Brothers suffers lower net profit
Bakrie & Brothers suffers lower net profit Sari 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 99.17 billion in the same period last year. Company president Bobby G.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Commission may add MPR seats
Commission may add MPR seats Kurniawan 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). Saying the move was aimed at empowering the bicameral legislative system, the commission suggested that the DPD represent each regency/municipality and each province across the country.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPU to assist parties with code of ethics
KPU to assist parties with code of ethics Moch. 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 activities ahead of, during, and after the 2004 elections. KPU deputy chairman, Ramlan Surbakti, said on Tuesday that the code of ethics could only be set up after Dec.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The groups, under the network called JAJAKI, would debate priorities on public policy to be further debated and finally recommended to the government after next year's election.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Mathius Salempang said on Tuesday that the police also detained six others who were suspected of being the gambling den operators, including the manager who was identified as En Ek Cay alias Acai.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
* 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 * Sports:RI's senior team leads in Monte Carlo bridge meet 10 * World:Arafat extends term of Palestinian caretaker govt 11 * Business:Global manufacturing shows recovery 16 * Features:Sex change surgery...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
One dead, four injured after rebel attack
One dead, four injured after rebel attack Nethy 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. Four other people were badly injured in the attack, allegedly perpetrated by the members of Papua rebel movement (OPM), said Brig. Gen. Tommy Jacobus, the deputy chief of Papua provincial police.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt launches third bond issue, this time a successful one
Govt launches third bond issue, this time a successful one The 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. Fuad Rachmany, head of the debt management unit at the ministry, said that investors had bid for about Rp 5.4 trillion through an auction, meaning that the issue was 2.17 times oversubscribed.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 the world from seven percent in 2002 to 10 percent in seven years' time, it said in a statement.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hospitals, doctors should try to understand needs of patients:
Hospitals, doctors should try to understand needs of patients: Ministry Dewi 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. "The main thing that makes some people, including me, seek medical treatment overseas is because of poor standard of health services here," the mother of two said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/19/PRIMATE
JP/19/PRIMATE Semarang, outlet for the sale of orangutans on Java island Bambang 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. Go to the Karimata bird market in Semarang, the capital of Central Java. The market is known as the main center for the illegal trade in orangutans, which are shipped from Kalimantan to Tanjung Emas harbor in Semarang.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Asian exports to grow strongly in next two quarters: Morgan Stanley
Asian exports to grow strongly in next two quarters: Morgan Stanley Agence 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. Andy Xie also said that within two years, China is expected to replace the United States as the biggest export market for East Asia.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Listed firms with political links widespread: Study
Listed firms with political links widespread: Study Deutsche 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. The percentage is 15 percent in Thailand compared to the 2.7 percent average for all 47 countries covered in the study by Mara Faccio, an assistant professor at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. As a result the convention has been thought not as a means for the party to boost its popularity but rather as a political ploy that reeks of the old tricks that Golkar used to employ.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti recently spoke with UNSFIR head Satish C. Mishra. The following is an excerpt of that interview. Question: Why is this project unique to Indonesia?
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The PMI reading, compiled from a survey of purchasing managers in more than 150 industrial companies, stood at 53.9 points in October, up 1.9 points over the preceding month, the Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management said late on Monday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
City, Komnas HAM to set up team on evictions
City, Komnas HAM to set up team on evictions P.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. Sutiyoso, in an apparent bid to avoid the press, had been scheduled to meet Komnas HAM on Tuesday but told reporters on Monday that the meeting would be on Wednesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The boat and its passengers were found on a beach by a resident of Melville Island, part of the Tiwi Islands that lie about 75 kilometers (45 miles) north of Darwin, capital of the Northern Territory province.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Drag races still go on amid police prohibition
Drag races still go on amid police prohibition Damar 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. Two police officers, Second Insp. Pujiono and Second Brig. Gustomi drove to the scene after they were given information of the race that often took place there.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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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 London 2. Pro -- The decline of France? 1 X 30 Is France's stature in decline? Daniel Cohen Professor of Economics Icole Normale Supirieure Paris Project Syndicate 3. Yomi -- More to fiscal recovery than structural reforms 1 X 30 Japan's structural reforms vague The Daily Yomiuri Asia News Network Tokyo
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nissan recalls may affect Indonesia
Nissan recalls may affect Indonesia Sandy 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. The figures are based on the number of domestic sales. "Not all X-Trails and Sentras have the defective component.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bush's positive impact on Bali
Bush's positive impact on Bali From 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. Unlike the demonstrators, the greater part of Bali's population has high expectations that the visit can restore the image of Balinese tourism in the international community, following the tragedy in Legian, Kuta, on Oct. 12, 2002.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Motorola to boost cell phone sales
Motorola to boost cell phone sales Eva 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 Durchslag on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The bridge of one tanker was left unmanned for an hour after armed pirates rounded up its crew, threatening a collision with other vessels in the world's busiest shipping lanes, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) said.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to build 200,000 low-cost houses next year
Govt to build 200,000 low-cost houses next year Evi 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 in the program. The program will provide 200,000 low-cost houses for families with a monthly income of less than Rp 1.5 million (US$176.47).