Archive: 12 October 2004
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Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Prognosis of Indonesia under Susilo's leadership
Prognosis of Indonesia under Susilo's leadershipAbdul 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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Singapore and Malaysia continue warming to each other
Singapore and Malaysia continue warming to each otherJason 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
KPK told to speed up KPU graft probe
KPK told to speed up KPU graft probeMuninggar 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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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
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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Control your cash flow with rented vehicles
Control your cash flow with rented vehiclesSudibyo 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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
* 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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Arts Institute students depict paradoxes of urban life
Arts Institute students depict paradoxes of urban lifeA. 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)...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
War in Iraq costs U.S. friends in Asia: Survey
War in Iraq costs U.S. friends in Asia: SurveyDeutsche 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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
Welcome, wariness greet PM Howard
Welcome, wariness greet PM HowardIan 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Indonesian poll a victory for Islamic diversity
Indonesian poll a victory for Islamic diversitySunanda 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Bali remembers bombing tragedy
Bali remembers bombing tragedyThe 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
IKJ students depict paradoxes of urban life
IKJ students depict paradoxes of urban lifeA. 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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Bakrie Plantations to launch rights issue
Bakrie Plantations to launch rights issueThe 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Profiles: Jakarta councillors
Profiles: Jakarta councillorsAmid 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Police release suspect in Depok council graft case
Police release suspect in Depok council graft caseEvi 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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,...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Korea Gas picks five potential suppliers for $23b LNG contract
Korea Gas picks five potential suppliers for $23b LNG contractNam 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
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;JP;AP;CD; ANPAv..r.. Photo-Cabinet-Susilo Photo caption JP/1/captionPhoto captionPhoto 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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Sept. 30 tragedy
Sept. 30 tragedyFrom 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).
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
City prepares for possible floods
City prepares for possible floodsDamar 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Analysts call for TNI chief from Air Force
Analysts call for TNI chief from Air ForceKurniawan 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Singaporean sand ship detained in Indonesian waters
Singaporean sand ship detained in Indonesian watersFadli, 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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
SE Asia takes aim at illegal wildlife trade
SE Asia takes aim at illegal wildlife tradeDarren 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
'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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Competition getting fiercer as demand continues to increase
Competition getting fiercer as demand continues to increaseT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Vehicles are crucial in the business world, but it does not necessarily mean that every company must own its vehicles.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Blok M in South Jakarta to get major makeover
Blok M in South Jakarta to get major makeoverDamar 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Chess chief vows to resign if team falters at Olympiad
Chess chief vows to resign if team falters at OlympiadMusthofid, 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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Susilo told to fix investment climate
Susilo told to fix investment climateZakki 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Shares end higher on buying in blue chips
Shares end higher on buying in blue chipsDow 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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Prognosis of Indonesia under Susilo's leadership Abdul Naeem Jakarta2. Graeme -- Strategic thinking drives good governments 2 x 30 Leadership, strategic thinking and planning drive good government Graeme Macmillan Jakarta
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Officers grilled over Adrian's escape
Officers grilled over Adrian's escapeAbdul 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Questioning privatization
Questioning privatizationFrom Koran TempoState 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Requirements for new Cabinet members
Requirements for new Cabinet membersFrom 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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Official named suspect in Rp 18b graft case
Official named suspect in Rp 18b graft caseAndi 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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;JP;AP;CD; ANPAv..r.. Photo-Cabinet-Susilo Photo caption JP/1/captionPhoto captionPhoto 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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Mt. Merapi National park, important lesson for govt
Mt. Merapi National park, important lesson for govtBambang 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Megawati lauds Howard, stays mum over Susilo
Megawati lauds Howard, stays mum over SusiloFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri congratulated Australian Prime Minister John Howard on his victory in the Oct.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Howard says he'll meet new RI leader
Howard says he'll meet new RI leaderAgencies, 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
U.S. denies hidden agenda in Malacca Strait
U.S. denies hidden agenda in Malacca StraitAgencies, 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Maybank to keep seeking overseas acquisitions in Asia
Maybank to keep seeking overseas acquisitions in AsiaChan 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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Gang murders teenage girls in Bandung, police have no leads
Gang murders teenage girls in Bandung, police have no leadsYuli 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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
The new Cabinet
The new CabinetFrom 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, October 12, 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, October 12, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:05 Documentary8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
PKS leader resigns to focus on Assembly
PKS leader resigns to focus on AssemblyM. 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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Korpri must continue to exist
Korpri must continue to existFrom 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Thugs show red light to student protesters in Riau
Thugs show red light to student protesters in RiauPuji 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
New credit insurance scheme launched
New credit insurance scheme launchedTony 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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Police's lab tests point to solo bomber
Police's lab tests point to solo bomberAbdul 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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
City Police dishonorably discharge seven junior officers
City Police dishonorably discharge seven junior officersEvi 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Next govt may not be effective: Expert
Next govt may not be effective: ExpertKurniawan 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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Boediono defends debt discount policy
Boediono defends debt discount policyThe 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Inflation may be higher than expected: BI
Inflation may be higher than expected: BIThe 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Festival starts in Ubud village
Festival starts in Ubud villageThe 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Questioning privatization
Questioning privatizationFrom Koran TempoState 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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Susilo mulls 'one-roof' govt
Susilo mulls 'one-roof' govtTiarma 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 --...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Ryamizard move bad example: Experts
Ryamizard move bad example: ExpertsMuninggar 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...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
FTA deals deadlocked
FTA deals deadlockedThe 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.