Archive: 12 October 2004
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Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Palu councillor honored for refusing mayor's 'gift'
Palu councillor honored for refusing mayor's 'gift' Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu Non-governmental organizations honored Palu legislative council member Ali Lamu here on Monday for shunning gifts at a time of rampant corruption in local legislatures across Indonesia. Ali, from the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), refused more than Rp 4 million (US$444) from the city's mayor to buy a jacket.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Korea Gas picks five potential suppliers for $23b LNG contract
Korea Gas picks five potential suppliers for $23b LNG contract Nam In-soo, Bloomberg, Seoul Korea Gas Corp., the world's largest importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), selected five potential suppliers for part of a contract to supply the company with about US$23 billion of the fuel.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;AP;CD; ANPAv..r.. Photo-Cabinet-Susilo Photo caption JP/1/caption Photo caption Photo A: Susilo JP/ P.J. Leo CABINET TALKS: Vice-president-elect Jusuf Kalla (second right) and (left to right) political scientist Andi Mallarangeng, who is also a spokesman for president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra and former Indonesian Military chief Adm. (ret) Widodo AS talk to the press before leaving Susilo's home in Cikeas, Bogor.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sept. 30 tragedy
Sept. 30 tragedy From Suara Karya On Sept. 30 the local military district office and I were the few that still hoisted the national flag at half-mast in conjunction with the commemoration of Sept. 30 tragedy (the abortive communist coup attempt). Even the provincial legislative assembly building and the secretariats of two major parties did not hoist the national flag at half-mast. This tragedy has been increasingly forgotten, deliberately or otherwise.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates
Rupiah Rates Oct. 11 Banknote rates TT Rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,024.98 6,286.10 6,690.74 6,620.11 Brunei dollar 1 5,682.79 5,085.52 5,412.41 5,355.74 Canadian dollar 1 7,636.35 6,832.91 7,273.02 7,195.98 Swiss franc 1 7,648.56 6,846.02 7,284.65 7,209.79 Danish krone 1 1,594.52 1,427.31 1,518.66 1,503.15 Euro 1 11,863.86 10,619.83 11,299.38 11,184.12 Poundsterling 1 17,163.67 15,364.59 16,347.04 16,181.00 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,227.49 1,099.07 1,169.09 1,157.47...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
City prepares for possible floods
City prepares for possible floods Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ahead of the rainy season expected to begin next month, the Jakarta administration is getting busy in anticipation of possible flooding in the capital, dredging rivers and cleaning up garbage jamming sluice gates. "We're also preparing bags of sand for emergency levees to anticipate overflowing sluiceways. In addition, we're also preparing rubber rafts," City Public Works Agency head Fodly Misbach said on Monday.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Analysts call for TNI chief from Air Force
Analysts call for TNI chief from Air Force Kurniawan Hari and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several analysts are calling for the appointment of an Air Force officer as the Indonesian Military (TNI) chief to replace Gen. Endriartono Sutarto, the Army general who resigned from his post last week.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Singaporean sand ship detained in Indonesian waters
Singaporean sand ship detained in Indonesian waters Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Tanjung Balai Karimun The Navy has nabbed a Singaporean-owned boat suspected of involvement in an illegal sand dredging operation, along with five Filipino crew members, for sailing into Indonesian waters without proper documents. Chief of Tanjung Balai Karimun Naval Base Lt. Col.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
SE Asia takes aim at illegal wildlife trade
SE Asia takes aim at illegal wildlife trade Darren Schuettler, Reuters, Bangkok Southeast Asia announced on Monday its first coordinated effort against the multi-billion dollar illegal wildlife trade, drawing praise from conservationists despite giving no timetable for the plan. The 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) pledged to share intelligence, review weak laws and tighten borders in a region that accounts for a quarter of the global illegal trade in animals and plants.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Staying at the palace
Staying at the palace One of the initial statements from president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) was very impressive, though simple and realistic. A palace is the right place for the head of state. We fully agree with the headline in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 25, Security concerns make SBY consider palace home. Due to security reasons, most Indonesian presidents have chosen a residential area for their home.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Protesters, officials almost come to blows
Protesters, officials almost come to blows KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: A anti-illegal logging protest on Monday nearly turned into brawl in Kendari, capital of Southeast Sulawesi province. Dozens of environmental activists had been staging a heated protest outside the Southeast Sulawesi Council, demanding the government to prosecute those people responsible for illegal logging in Muna regency.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Stress comes, goes easily in the metropolis'
'Stress comes, goes easily in the metropolis' Research conducted before World Mental Health Day on Sunday reveals recent political and social reforms, terrorist attacks and the election year have caused heightened stress to Jakartans. The Jakarta Post asked two residents what they did to ease stress in their lives. Astrid Tika, 24, teaches English at a language center in Kuningan, South Jakarta.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
EU goes ahead with Myanmar sanctions
EU goes ahead with Myanmar sanctions LUXEMBOURG: The European Union (EU) on Monday ramped up sanctions on Myanmar, after the military-ruled state failed to meet EU demands for progress on democracy and human rights, an EU source said. EU foreign ministers agreed the move, including widening a visa blacklist on Yangon leaders and clamping down on investment, after Myanmar ignored key demands including the release of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Competition getting fiercer as demand continues to increase
Competition getting fiercer as demand continues to increase T. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Vehicles are crucial in the business world, but it does not necessarily mean that every company must own its vehicles. This is thanks to the many vehicle rental companies offering their services to potential customers. A lot of companies prefer to rent vehicles instead of purchasing them. This is due to a number of reasons.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
F.E. Chicago Marathon staged
F.E. Chicago Marathon staged LABUAN, Banten: Seven marathon runners took part in the Far East Chicago Marathon here on Sunday. They were accompanied along the 42.2-kilometer route by support vehicles, as well as four 10k runners and five walkers, who were given a head start. The marathon runners started at 2 a.m. and the walkers at midnight.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rotten meat suspects named
Rotten meat suspects named JAKARTA: The Bekasi police has named three suspects involved in the marketing of rotten meat that was supposed to be dumped at Bantar Gebang in Bekasi, Jakarta police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said on Monday. The three suspects from Tanjung Priok Port are HMP Hutasoit, head of a team in charge of destroying the meat, as well as team members, Sakti Aji and Wahono.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
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done AFTER THE ORDEAL: Hotel Borobudur Jakarta welcomed back Istiqomah binti Misnad and Casingkem binti Kaspon to Indonesia following their ordeal in Iraq. The two Indonesian maids were reunited with their family in Jakarta on Friday after being held hostage for three days. The Management Team of Hotel Borobudur Jakarta led by general manager, Poul E Bitsch, (second from left) poses with Istiqomah and Casingkem (third and fourth from left) before their departure to their home towns.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Blok M in South Jakarta to get major makeover
Blok M in South Jakarta to get major makeover Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration plans to rearrange the already-crowded and chaotic area of Blok M, South Jakarta, to make it a commercial center. The plan is aimed at curbing the fast-growing businesses, which have encroached on the residential areas of South Jakarta.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Conservation official dies in Tangkoko fire
Conservation official dies in Tangkoko fire BITUNG, North Sulawesi: An environment official was killed on Saturday in a forest fire that razed dozens of hectares of Tangkoko Forest Reserve. Several witnesses said on Monday that Fahrenheit Pontomudis, 45, head of the North Sulawesi Natural Resource Conservation Body, was killed by a tree that fell on him while he was helping firefighters combat the blaze. Bitung Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. A.P. Simanjuntak confirmed the Fahrenheit's death.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Maybank to keep seeking overseas acquisitions in Asia
Maybank to keep seeking overseas acquisitions in Asia Chan Tien Hin, Bloomberg, Kuala Lumpur Malayan Banking Bhd., Malaysia's top lender, will continue to seek acquisition opportunities overseas, focusing on China and countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, after losing a bid for an Indonesian bank. Going overseas is a "major strategy," President and Chief Executive Officer Amirsham Aziz said, after a shareholders' meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Chess chief vows to resign if team falters at Olympiad
Chess chief vows to resign if team falters at Olympiad Musthofid, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The already weakened Indonesian men's chess squad will compete in the upcoming Chess Olympiad without proper preparation, but Jeffrie Geovanie has vowed to quit his post as chairman of the national chess association (Percasi) if the team falters.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. GOVERNMENT: 48 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. GOVERNMENT: 48 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Next govt may not be effective: Expert 2. MILITARY: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 30 Ryamizard move bad example: Experts 3. BLOK M: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Blok M in South Jakarta to get major makeover 4. BALI: 28 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 9 Bali remembers tragedy
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Prognosis of Indonesia under Susilo's leadership
Prognosis of Indonesia under Susilo's leadership Abdul Naeem, Lahore, Pakistan Indonesia appears to have surmounted the most severe political and security problems of its post-Soeharto era. If President- elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono meets foreign investors' expectations, the country will begin to attract much-needed investment once again.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Singapore and Malaysia continue warming to each other
Singapore and Malaysia continue warming to each other Jason Szep, Reuters, Singapore The imposing 72-year-old railway station in the heart of Singapore's business district evokes a forgotten era. Ceiling fans twirl overhead. Tiled mosaics of Chinese junks and coconut plantations line its walls.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPK told to speed up KPU graft probe
KPK told to speed up KPU graft probe Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition of non-governmental organizations questioned Monday the Corruption Eradication Commission's (KPK) commitment to seriously investigate alleged corruption by the General Elections Commission (KPU) in the procurement of materials for the April 5 legislative election.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cancer registry project launched
Cancer registry project launched JAKARTA: The government and several cancer foundations launched on Monday a project that will help the country collect detailed data on cancer cases in the country, which is expected to improve cancer treatment here.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
NISP's 8-month profit rises 85%
NISP's 8-month profit rises 85% Bloomberg, Jakarta PT Bank NISP, an Indonesian lender 22.5 percent owned by Singapore's Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., said profit in the first eight months rose 85 percent as lending expanded. Profit in the eight months ended Aug. 31 rose to Rp 180.7 billion (US$19.9 million), or Rp 43.73 a share, from Rp 97.6 billion, or 24.08 rupiah a share, a year earlier, the lender said in an e-mail statement sent to Bloomberg.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Control your cash flow with rented vehicles
Control your cash flow with rented vehicles Sudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More companies are turning to vehicle rental companies for their transportation needs rather than purchasing new vehicles, not only to reduce operating costs but also help ensure that operations proceed smoothly. Using rented vehicles frees companies from making large investments, especially when several cars are needed all at once.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Six Cirebon students nabbed for drugs
Six Cirebon students nabbed for drugs CIREBON, West Java: Cirebon Police have arrested six university students for using and trafficking drugs. The six were arrested on Friday as they were hosting a drug party at a boarding house in Kepompongan subdistrict, South Cirebon district, Cirebon Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Muktiono said on Monday. Police had been watching the group for a week before the arrest.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Blok M to get major makeover Page 2
* Blok M to get major makeover Page 2 * Police officers grilled over Adrian escape Page 4 * Thugs show red light to student protesters in Riau Page 5 * Companies should be required to provide day care Page 7 * City prepares for possible floods Page 8 * Stolz wins first PGA Tour event in Las Vegas Page 9 * Mahathir tells Asians not to 'kowtow' to West Page 11 * Inflation may be higher than expected: BI Page 13 * Mt. Merapi park, important lesson for govt Page 17
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Arts Institute students depict paradoxes of urban life
Arts Institute students depict paradoxes of urban life A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five pretty models wearing glamorous gowns pranced along the verandah in front of Galeri Cipta II as a prelude to the opening of the "Seni Rupa dalam Masyarakat Urban" (Fine Arts in Urban Community) exhibition at the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
War in Iraq costs U.S. friends in Asia: Survey
War in Iraq costs U.S. friends in Asia: Survey Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Hong Kong The conflict in Iraq has cost the U.S. friends in Asia with most of the region skeptical about Washington's foreign policy and the war on terror, a survey indicated on Monday. However, there is a clear split between countries that support and oppose the U.S. with the Philippines emerging as George W. Bush's biggest supporter and Indonesia its strongest critic.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 11, 2004:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 11, 2004: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 3,000 0 0 Adhi Karya 480 5 10,598,500 Adira Dinamika 2,575 0 0 AGIS Tbk 105 0 1,384,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 195 0 2,237,000 Alakasa Industrindo 125 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 875 0 96,500 Alumindo...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Welcome, wariness greet PM Howard
Welcome, wariness greet PM Howard Ian Timberlake, Agence France-Presse, Jakarta Words of welcome mixed with wariness across Asia on Monday as Australia's neighbors reacted to Prime Minister John Howard's re- election. While some countries look forward to tighter economic co- operation with Australia, others express concern about what they see as Howard's interventionist foreign policy. Howard's crushing victory in Saturday's election propelled him to a fourth term in office.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Noted cleric opposes Hasyim's reelection bid
Noted cleric opposes Hasyim's reelection bid SURABAYA: A senior Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) cleric said on Monday the chairman of the country's largest Islamic organization, Hasyim Muzadi, no longer had a place in the organization and did not deserve reelection. Yusuf Hasyim said Hasyim's deep involvement with politics, as shown by his decision to run as Megawati Soekarnoputri's vice presidential candidate, had caused a rift in the organization.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
New president and advisory councils
New president and advisory councils I think the idea of having a number of advisory councils is commendable. Such councils provide the president with the means of offering posts to those who have helped him to win the election. It also allows him to surround himself with trusted advisors. These advisors are different from those from the departments as their sole loyalty is to the president.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian poll a victory for Islamic diversity
Indonesian poll a victory for Islamic diversity Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, The Straits Times/Asia News Network, Singapore Indonesia's transfer of power reminds me of the Ottoman empire sending ships to rescue Jews when Spain expelled them in 1492. That was 150 years before Jews were permitted to set foot in Britain, long regarded as the epitome of liberalism, from where they had been expelled in 1290. The comparison holds two lessons.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bali remembers bombing tragedy
Bali remembers bombing tragedy The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Jakarta Today two years ago, extremists bombed Bali in the country's worst terrorist attack, but since then life has returned to normal with sunburned tourists again packing beaches and bars on the resort island. But the pain is still plaguing victims, many of whom were foreign tourists. At least 202 people died in the Oct. 12, 2002 bombings.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Asia wants to tap forests
Southeast Asia wants to tap forests Southeast Asia's forests should be scoured for medicines and other resources to help develop the region's biotechnology industry, the chief of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) said on Monday. "Locked in our rain forests and subtropical forests is a huge and diverse range of ecosystems which no one else in the world can match collectively," said ASEAN secretary general Ong Keng Yong.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
IKJ students depict paradoxes of urban life
IKJ students depict paradoxes of urban life A. Junaidi The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Five pretty models wearing glamorous gowns pranced along the verandah in front of Galeri Cipta II as a prelude to the opening of the "Seni Rupa dalam Masyarakat Urban" (Fine Arts in Urban Community) exhibition at the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center. All of the models and the 10 designers of the dozens of glitzy creations on display were students of the Fine Arts Department of the Jakarta Arts Institute (IKJ).
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie Plantations to launch rights issue
Bakrie Plantations to launch rights issue The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed PT Bakrie Sumatra Plantations, which owns about 30,000 hectares (ha) of oil-palm plantations in Indonesia, plans to sell 1.1 billion new shares via a rights issue to raise cash to finance its expansion programs. The sale, slated for Nov. 10, will fund the acquisition of plantation firms and debt repayments, the company said on Monday.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Profiles: Jakarta councillors
Profiles: Jakarta councillors Amid allegations of vote-buying during the election for the Jakarta Council speaker, councillors have pledged to work together to fight institutional corruption and create a better, more humane city for residents. The Jakarta Post's Bambang Nurbianto has gathered profiles on the 75 councillors, along with their thoughts on the most pertinent issues for the capital. Below are profiles on councillors from the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) faction.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police release suspect in Depok council graft case
Police release suspect in Depok council graft case Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A suspect in a graft case at the Depok Council, retired Navy officer Moch. Amin, was released on Monday after more than one month in Jakarta Police detention. Eighteen other suspects in the case are still being detained. The retired lieutenant colonel was escorted from detention at about 12 p.m. by four uniformed Navy personnel.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Astra Agro's 3Q output rises 31%
Astra Agro's 3Q output rises 31% JAKARTA: PT Astra Agro Lestari, Indonesia's largest publicly traded plantations company, said on Monday that palm oil output had risen 31 percent in the first nine months of this year. Output rose to 574,816 metric tons in the nine months ended Sept. 30, from 440,208 tons a year earlier, the company told the Jakarta Stock Exchange. -- Bloomberg
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
The new Cabinet
The new Cabinet From Koran Tempo The Cabinet of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), as Indonesia's sixth president, is expected to learn from the experiences of previous Cabinets, both at home and abroad, so that ministers are judged only by their performance and achievements. During the New Order era, Soeharto appointed ministers who would unquestioningly follow his instructions.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, October 12, 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:05 Documentary 8:30 Music: Asik-asik 10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
PKS leader resigns to focus on Assembly
PKS leader resigns to focus on Assembly M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leader of the Justice Prosperous Party (PKS) Hidayat Nur Wahid relinquished on Monday his chairmanship of the Muslim-based party, saying he would concentrate on his new job as the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) speaker.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Korpri must continue to exist
Korpri must continue to exist From Suara Karya There have recently been rumors that the Civil Servants Corps (Korpri) will be disbanded when Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono becomes president. These rumors are groundless because whoever is president, Korpri must continue to exist. The establishment of Korpri has its legal grounding in Presidential Decree No.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thugs show red light to student protesters in Riau
Thugs show red light to student protesters in Riau Puji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru A protest against prostitution held by 500 students and residents in Riau province ahead of the Ramadhan fasting month, which starts this Friday, ended in a clash. At least one student was injured in the attack, and a bus and a motorcycle were set ablaze during the violence that flared up at a brothel compound in Sawit Permai village, Dayun district, some 40 kilometers from Siak regency.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
New credit insurance scheme launched
New credit insurance scheme launched Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in regional areas are expected to get better access to bank loans with the implementation of a new credit insurance scheme launched on Monday, Governor of Bank Indonesia Burhanuddin Abdullah said.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Akbar upbeat about Golkar's future
Akbar upbeat about Golkar's future BANJARMASIN: In the wake of a successful performance in this year's legislative election, Golkar leader Akbar Tandjung is upbeat the party will repeat the feat by winning the 2009 general election. Akbar said on Monday that despite the presence of numerous political parties, Golkar stood out as a party that was well- managed and sensitive to the people's aspirations. "It is the political parties with these characteristics that will win elections," he said.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police's lab tests point to solo bomber
Police's lab tests point to solo bomber Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After studying DNA tests for almost a month, police said on Monday that blood samples from the families of another two suspected bombers from West Java and East Java did not match the DNA of body fragments found at the Kuningan bomb site. National Police director of the counterterror division Brig. Gen.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
City Police dishonorably discharge seven junior officers
City Police dishonorably discharge seven junior officers Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly installed Jakarta Police chief, Insp. Gen. Firman Gani, dismissed seven low-ranking officers during a ceremony on Monday, the first mass dishonorable discharge ceremony this year. The police chief's orders for the dismissals were issued on Oct. 5. Spokesman Sr. Comr.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Next govt may not be effective: Expert
Next govt may not be effective: Expert Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono may have won by a landslide, but it is questionable how effective his administration will be because most regional administrations and legislatures are controlled by different political parties, analysts say. Riswandha Imawan of Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta said on Monday that each political party has its own platform and programs.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Gang murders teenage girls in Bandung, police have no leads
Gang murders teenage girls in Bandung, police have no leads Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Cimahi police officers have questioned at least 16 public minibus (angkot) drivers since Sunday in a desperate search for clues over the murder of two teenage girls during a robbery in a minibus last week. Chief of Cimahi regency police Adj. Sr. Comr.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Inflation may be higher than expected: BI
Inflation may be higher than expected: BI The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Inflation this year may be higher than expected due to the current surge in oil prices, Bank Indonesia Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah warned on Monday. The rocketing price of oil would drive transportation and delivery expenses up, requiring extra expenditure for businesses, which in turn would push the prices of imported goods up.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Festival starts in Ubud village
Festival starts in Ubud village The Jakarta Post, Ubud, Bali Moments of healing and celebrations coincide this week in Bali with the commemoration of the bombing two years ago at the Writers and Readers Festival in Ubud. As survivors and relatives of the bombing victims prayed together with local residents at a memorial near Kuta, the Ubud festival entered its first day with various workshops. Features of the event which runs until Oct.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
SBY and the opportunity
SBY and the opportunity If ever a country has moved positively in the right direction in such a short period of time, then take your hats off and say well done Indonesia. We only need to look back six short years at a country that was facing not only financial ruin, but also the possibility of becoming a failed state. All that is historic mumbo-jumbo as Indonesia now turns the corner and heads for a future that could well be the envy of many.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Questioning privatization
Questioning privatization From Koran Tempo State Minister for State Enterprises (BUMN) Laksamana Sukardi has hoped that the new government will carry on the program for BUMN divestment and privatization to ensure state revenue as well as corporate transparency and efficiency (Tempo Interaktif, Oct. 6).
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. 5BRAWL (3x15)
1. 5BRAWL (3x15) Thugs show red light to student protesters 2. 5ROBBER (2x21) Gang murders teenage girls, police have no leads 3. 5AWARD (2x24) Palu councillor honored for refusing mayor's 'gift' 4. 5KORUP (1x36) Official named suspect in Rp 18b graft case 5. 5SAND (1x42) Singaporean sand ship detained in Indonesian waters
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo mulls 'one-roof' govt
Susilo mulls 'one-roof' govt Tiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Bogor/Jakarta To build an effective government, president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is preparing a system that places the presidential and vice presidential offices and state secretariat under one roof -- literally.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tips: Renting a car
Tips: Renting a car Want to travel out of town but feel too tired to drive, or do you need an extra car to take your entire family to your hometown during the upcoming Idul Fitri holiday? Renting a car could be your best choice. Renting a car enhances the flexibility of any trip, be it business or pleasure. The information below will help you before you make any arrangements with a car rental company.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ryamizard move bad example: Experts
Ryamizard move bad example: Experts Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The question of Army chief Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu's appointment as acting Indonesian Military (TNI) chief must be resolved immediately as it sets a bad precedent for the institution, analysts say. Outgoing President Megawati Soekarnoputri appointed Ryamizard as acting TNI chief after Gen. Endriartono Sutarto resigned from the post.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
FTA deals deadlocked
FTA deals deadlocked The Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo Japan's separate negotiations with Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia and South Korea for bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) have run into a brick wall. The outlook is particularly gloomy for talks with the three members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with the impasse threatening to doom Japan's effort to strike a deal with the trio by the end of the year.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;AP;CD; ANPAv..r.. Photo-Cabinet-Susilo Photo caption JP/1/caption Photo caption Photo A: Susilo JP/ P.J. Leo CABINET TALKS: Vice-president-elect Jusuf Kalla (second right) and (left to right) political scientist Andi Mallarangeng, Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra and former Indonesian Military chief Adm. (ret) Widodo AS talk to the press before leaving the home of president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in Cikeas, Bogor.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Abu Sayyaf caused ferry sinking: RP
Abu Sayyaf caused ferry sinking: RP PHILIPPINES: A bomb planted by the militant group Abu Sayyaf caused the sinking of a Philippine ferry that killed more than 100 people in February, the government said on Monday. Abu Sayyaf, believed to have links with al-Qaeda, had claimed responsibility, but the government initially said the explosion and fire that sank Superferry 14 at the mouth of Manila Bay were probably caused by an accident.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Shares end higher on buying in blue chips
Shares end higher on buying in blue chips Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended higher on Monday, led by gains in telecommunications and mining blue chips, with the strength of the rupiah providing support, dealers said. "Buying wasn't strong, however," said a trader with Kuo Capital Securities, adding that local institutional funds continued to take profit in shares that gained last week.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Councillors lambasted for 'wasteful' trip
Councillors lambasted for 'wasteful' trip PALU, Central Sulawesi: An activist with a governance watchdog lashed out on Monday against a plan by 11 councillors to visit Jakarta, saying the trip was a waste of money. According to the itinerary of the Rp 99 million (US$10,532) official trip, the councillors will fly to Jakarta on Tuesday. The are to visit officials at the Ministry of Home Affairs to inquire into a government decree on the election of council leaders.
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Prognosis of Indonesia under Susilo's leadership Abdul Naeem Jakarta 2. Graeme -- Strategic thinking drives good governments 2 x 30 Leadership, strategic thinking and planning drive good government Graeme Macmillan Jakarta
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Officers grilled over Adrian's escape
Officers grilled over Adrian's escape Abdul Khalik and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan Two police officers in charge of Adrian Waworuntu's corruption case are currently being interrogated on suspicion that they had a role in the alleged megacorruptor's escape. National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen.
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Questioning privatization
Questioning privatization From Koran Tempo State Minister for State Enterprises (BUMN) Laksamana Sukardi has hoped that the new government will carry on the program for BUMN divestment and privatization to ensure state revenue as well as corporate transparency and efficiency (Tempo Interaktif, Oct. 6).
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BritAma indoor court launched
BritAma indoor court launched JAKARTA: The BritAma Arena, an indoor venue in the Kelapa Gading Sportsmall in North Jakarta, was officially launched on Monday. The arena, sponsored by state-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) for a 15-year contract, is the first in Jakarta to meet international standards, said developer Boy Tohir.
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Requirements for new Cabinet members
Requirements for new Cabinet members From Koran Tempo We understand that the first difficult job that Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will face is to pick the right people for his Cabinet. Also we all know that the nationhood coalition has decided to act as a "balancing power" in the House of Representatives. That's why, the next government must be clean and professional when making every policy to ensure that the opposition will not easily sabotage them.
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Official named suspect in Rp 18b graft case
Official named suspect in Rp 18b graft case Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar South Sulawesi Provincial Police named Syamsuddin, the secretary of the South Sulawesi Legislative Council a suspect, for his role in the embezzlement of Rp 18.23 billion (US$1.9) of the council's 2003 budget. Chief of South Sulawesi Police Insp. Gen.
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What now, Megawati?
What now, Megawati? After all the praise that has been heaped by the public and the media on President Megawati Soekarnoputri for the contribution she made in smoothing the path towards democracy in Indonesia, news of the unexpected resignation of the chief of the Indonesian military (TNI), Gen. Endriartono Sutarto, and his proposed replacement by the Army chief, Gen.
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Susilo told to fix investment climate
Susilo told to fix investment climate Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Singapore is hopeful that Indonesia's business climate will improve following its successful presidential election, Prime Minister Lee Hsie Loong said here on Monday. "In Indonesia, a new president is elected. The markets have reacted positively to the election of Dr.
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Southeast Asia wants to tap forests to develop biotechnology
Southeast Asia wants to tap forests to develop biotechnology industry Southeast Asia's forests should be scoured for medicines and other resources to help develop the region's biotechnology industry, the chief of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations said on Monday. "Locked in our rain forests and subtropical forests is a huge and diverse range of ecosystems which no one else in the world can match collectively," said ASEAN secretary general Ong Keng Yong.
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Fire burns down 8 Pekanbaru homes
Fire burns down 8 Pekanbaru homes PEKANBARU, Riau: A fire razed eight houses at dawn on Monday along Jl. Paus, Central Tangkerang subdistrict, Pekanbaru. No fatalities have been reported. Neighborhood unit chief Muktiono said the fire spread quickly from house to house, as they were built closely together. Rostina, 60, a victim, said the fire was raging by the time she awoke at 4 a.m., at which time she fled her house to safety. -- JP
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Govt official pushes for land reform
Govt official pushes for land reform JAKARTA: A lack of coordination between government institutions and conflicting legislation are to blame for current unresolved land disputes in the country, an official says. Sujana Royat, the director of city planning and land reform at the National Planning and Development Body (Bappenas), said on Monday only 10 percent of some 11,000 land disputes in Indonesia had been settled.
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Mt. Merapi National park, important lesson for govt
Mt. Merapi National park, important lesson for govt Bambang Muryanto, Contributor, Yogyakarta The Ministry of Forestry learned a valuable lesson about the importance of communication when it tried to establish the Mt Merapi National Park. Villagers rejected the park, which includes territory from both the Central Java and Yogyakarta provinces. The community also registered their displeasure with Minister of Forestry M. Prakosa about not being involved in the park's establishment.
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Megawati lauds Howard, stays mum over Susilo
Megawati lauds Howard, stays mum over Susilo Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri congratulated Australian Prime Minister John Howard on his victory in the Oct. 9 election, but has so far refrained from congratulating Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who defeated her in the presidential election last month.
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Howard says he'll meet new RI leader
Howard says he'll meet new RI leader Agencies, Sydney, Australia Australia's reelected Prime Minister John Howard said on Monday he planned to meet soon with Indonesian president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as he reappointed faithful supporter Alexander Downer as his foreign minister.
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Eight years sought for terror suspect
Eight years sought for terror suspect JAKARTA: The prosecution recommended on Monday an eight-year prison term for Rusman "Gun Gun" Gunawan for his alleged involvement in the bombing of the J.W. Marriott hotel that killed 12 people and wounded hundreds of other in Aug., 2003. The prosecution argued that Gun Gun deserved the jail sentence as he had provided the funding for the terror act.
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Group threatens to raid nightclubs
Group threatens to raid nightclubs DEPOK: The Depok chapter of the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) threatened to raid nightclubs if the administration did not close them down during Ramadhan. In a rally on Monday at the Depok City Hall, the group demanded the administration issue a bylaw banning nightclubs from operating during the fasting month. They said Ramadhan should be used for religious activities only, and claimed that they had community support for their actions.
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U.S. denies hidden agenda in Malacca Strait
U.S. denies hidden agenda in Malacca Strait Agencies, Kuala Lumpur The United States said on Monday it had no hidden agenda to use its warships to patrol the Strait of Malacca, one of the word's busiest sea lanes and a major focus of concerns over global security. A U.S.
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Maybank to keep seeking overseas acquisitions in Asia
Maybank to keep seeking overseas acquisitions in Asia Chan Tien Hin, Bloomberg, Kuala Lumpur Malayan Banking Bhd., Malaysia's top lender, will continue to seek acquisition opportunities overseas, focusing on China and countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, after losing a bid for an Indonesian bank. Going overseas is a "major strategy," President and Chief Executive Officer Amirsham Aziz said, after a shareholders' meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
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Boediono defends debt discount policy
Boediono defends debt discount policy The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono said on Monday there was no "political motive" behind the government's latest policy to offer huge discounts to companies with debts to the state. Boediono said that the policy was merely aimed at easing the burden of the indebted small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in a bid to accelerate the debt repayment process.