Archive: 18 October 2004
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Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Indonesian held for killing Malaysian family in Cairo
Indonesian held for killing Malaysian family in CairoThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAn Indonesian citizen has been arrested in Egypt for allegedly killing four members of a Malaysian family in their home in Cairo during an alleged robbery over the weekend, an official said Sunday.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
No layoffs in banking merger: Bank CIC
No layoffs in banking merger: Bank CICThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The merger of Bank Pikko, Bank CIC and Bank Danpac -- to be completed this week -- will not lead to layoffs as the resulting bank will be controlled by the same majority shareholders, Bank CIC said.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Golkar takes Bekasi speaker post
Golkar takes Bekasi speaker post BEKASI: The Golkar Party faction scored another success in taking the speakership of Bekasi municipal council, following its success in Jakarta and Tangerang municipal councils.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Three cell phones to broaden your choices
Three cell phones to broaden your choicesZatni Arbi, Contributor, zatni@cbn.net.id Imagine having to review three cellular phone devices in a single week, and that was just what I had to do over the last seven days.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Foreign and local tourists flock back to Bali island
Foreign and local tourists flock back to Bali island Rita A.Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar The number of foreign tourists visiting Bali has continued to increase over the past few months, thanks to the improved security situation.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Trying the press
Trying the press In an example of prudence in the search for justice, the underused Press Council issued on Friday a momentous decision that should reignite freedom of expression's dimming light.In a decision that will surely become a model for resolving future press disputes, the council found...
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Foreign-policy agenda for the new president
Foreign-policy agenda for the new presidentBantarto Bandoro, Jakarta Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is likely to be in charge of the country for the next five years following an official announcement by the General Elections Commission that he won support from three-fifths of the voters.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
'We are victims of Ramadhan': Nightclub workers, owners say
'We are victims of Ramadhan': Nightclub workers, owners sayIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Yulianti, a bartender at a nightclub in Surabaya, had a busy couple of nights before Ramadhan started on Friday. On Wednesday night, the club was packed and there was a huge demand for drinks.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Malaysia sets the stage to become key Islamic banking hub in region
Malaysia sets the stage to become key Islamic banking hub in regionAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur With eight full-fledged Islamic banks including three Middle East players, predominantly Muslim Malaysia has set the stage to become a key Islamic financial hub in the region, analysts say.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Senior treasurer charged with graft
Senior treasurer charged with graft MEDAN, North Sumatra: A senior government treasurer in Medan, who recently retired from his post, was accused on Saturday of embezzling state money amounting to Rp 417 million (US$44,361).
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Mega to sign decree on holiday exodus
Mega to sign decree on holiday exodus SURAKARTA, Central Java: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is expected to issue a presidential decree to better coordinate government agencies that cater to the needs of holidaymakers who wish to travel to their hometowns for Idul Fitri.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Professionals needed in the Cabinet
Professionals needed in the CabinetFrom Koran Tempo Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and his running mate Jusuf Kalla have won the presidential elections. The fact that Susilo has been directly elected the sixth president of the country is indicative of the great hope that Indonesians have in the new...
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Oil price may hurt economy: Susilo
Oil price may hurt economy: Susilo JAKARTA: Indonesian President-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono vowed Friday to find a solution to rising oil prices, which he said could hurt the global economy.Crude oil futures eased slightly to US$54.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Java, Bali face water shortage
Java, Bali face water shortage JAKARTA: The water supply for Java and Bali has hit critical levels against increasing demand, a minister warned on Saturday.Minister of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure Soenarno said the densely populated islands of Java and Bali were able to supply only 300...
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Papuan protesters narrow minded over autonomy: Salossa
Papuan protesters narrow minded over autonomy: SalossaNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura A three-day evaluation of regional autonomy in Papua ended on Friday, with one of the most contentious issues raised being the appointment of civil servants in the province.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Stop terrorism, please!
Stop terrorism, please!T. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Stop terrorism. That is the call of most people, including hoteliers, as they are all fed up with terrorist attacks that bring pain and misery to many.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Graft led to Adrian's escape, experts say
Graft led to Adrian's escape, experts sayAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaObservers demanded on Sunday a thorough investigation into officers allegedly involved in the escape of Adrian Waworuntu, a key suspect in the Rp 1.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Off-road adventure to be held in Sumatra
Off-road adventure to be held in SumatraJAKARTA: This year's annual off-road auto competition will be held in December in Sumatra, starting in Pekanbaru, Riau, and ending in Padang, West Sumatra.The Diplomat Challenge of Indonesia 2004, the longest off-road auto competition in the country, will...
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Thousand flee riot-torn village
Thousand flee riot-torn villageAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarTension was still high on Sunday in a village in Aralle district, some 400 kilometers from the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar, after two people were reported killed and dozens of homes burned down in a communal clash over...
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
NTB governor, deputy charged with corruption
NTB governor, deputy charged with corruptionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Banda AcehPolice have named West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Governor Lalu Serinata and his deputy Thamrin Reyes as suspects in two separate corruption cases.NTB Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr. M.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Mega's plan to skip SBY induction 'will backfire'
Mega's plan to skip SBY induction 'will backfire'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/BogorOutgoing President Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision to skip the inauguration of her successor Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will backfire and further damage her image, political...
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
NYPD nabs RI-born for extortion
NYPD nabs RI-born for extortion JAKARTA: The New York Police Department (NYPD) arrested on Saturday an Indonesian-born U.S. citizen for extortion against Indonesian Consul-General Kristio Wahyono.The man, identified only by his initials CK, is the employee of Indonesian maid Faridah Abdullah, who...
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
TNT finding linked to Sept. 9 bombing
TNT finding linked to Sept. 9 bombingAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice said on Sunday they were hunting down four men for illegal possession of explosives found in a West Java village recently and for their alleged role in last month's bombing outside the Australian Embassy in Kuningan,...
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Asia's low-cost airlines hold their breath as fuel costs soar
Asia's low-cost airlines hold their breath as fuel costs soarDirk Beveridge, Associated Press/Hong Kong High oil prices are putting the squeeze on airlines worldwide, and passengers are seeing fuel surcharges tacked onto tickets as executives keep a nervous eye on the bottom line.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Flood anticipation urgent
Flood anticipation urgentFrom Suara KaryaIn anticipation of floods in Jakarta as the rainy season is approaching, the Jakarta regional administration should actively take specific flood measures, particularly by clearing open drains as well as river, lake and pool dredging.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Accused cop gets career enhancement
Accused cop gets career enhancement KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A top police officer from North Central Timor regency was replaced earlier this week following reports from local religious and community leaders that he had allegedly backed gambling dens and extorted local businessmen.However, Comr.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Banpu joins tender to develop South Sumatra power plant
Banpu joins tender to develop South Sumatra power plantTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, SamarindaThailand's largest coal miner Banpu Plc. said it would invest up to US$200 million to build a power plant in South Sumatra next year should it win a project to supply power tendered by state electricity...
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Revising foreign-policy management
Revising foreign-policy managementYayan GH Mulyana, Bogor, West Java Foreign policy is a sector that has received little attention from the Indonesian public, particularly in relation to the emergence of the new government.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Clinic to help infertile couples
Clinic to help infertile couplesDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLike most married couples, Pedro and Aurelia are eager for the presence of a child in their family.For six years of marriage, the couple has tried every possible medication and treatment to have a child of their own.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Four ex-councilors keep official cars
Four ex-councilors keep official cars TANGERANG: As of Saturday, four former members of Tangerang municipal council were still in possession of their official cars, although their tenures finished last month.E.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Aburizal Bakrie Coordinating Minister for the
Aburizal Bakrie Coordinating Minister for the EconomyHassan Wirayuda Minister of Foreign AffairsMari Elka Pangestu Minister of TradeRachmat Gobel Minister of IndustryHatta Radjasa Minister of Transportation Kusmayanto Kadiman Minister of Education/State Minister for Research and TechnologyLt. Gen.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Good spokesperson, not information minister
Good spokesperson, not information ministerAlpha Amirrachman, Jakarta In his article, Information minister vital for Susilo's success (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 11, 2004), Muhammad Qodari argued that Megawati Soekarnoputri had failed to make use of the "strategic" information ministry.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Islamic law revision and common sense
Islamic law revision and common sense I wish to congratulate The Jakarta Post for printing an interview with Professor Siti Musdah Mulia.In Canada many are working to get Section 293 of the Criminal Code of Canada which outlaws polygamy in our country declared constitutional so that polygamy will...
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Tug-of-war ended, council starts work
Tug-of-war ended, council starts workDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City councillors finally ended their political maneuvers and competition for strategic posts after the National Mandate Party (PAN) faction agreed to the option offered by the Democratic Party faction over the...
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Latest oil spill only a rumor, police say
Latest oil spill only a rumor, police sayEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Pos, JakartaThe Jakarta Police asserted they would not go ahead with an investigation into the alleged oil spill in Kepulauan Seribu regency, as it was "a complete rumor".
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Credit card users will grow 20% next year
Credit card users will grow 20% next yearRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The number of credit card users here is expected to grow by at least 20 percent next year, driven by a more robust growth in consumer spending and an expected improvement in people's income.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Two suspects nabbed over fatal robbery in Cimahi
Two suspects nabbed over fatal robbery in CimahiYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungTwo of at least seven suspects have been arrested for their role in killing two female students and injuring another during a recent robbery in Cimahi regency, West Java Police said on Sunday.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Buying hotel rooms over the Internet
Buying hotel rooms over the InternetSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most Indonesians booking a hotel room for business or pleasure prefer to do so over the phone. But, in fact, people are now able to make reservations over the Internet, popularly known as online booking.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
'Businesspeople should follow Assembly's example'
'Businesspeople should follow Assembly's example' The decision of four leaders of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to refuse the luxuries they are entitled to, including Volvo cars and plush hotel suites, has received various reactions from the public.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Teluk Naga village to open crocodile park
Teluk Naga village to open crocodile parkMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Following the Tangerang regency administration officially declaring that Tanjung Pasir village is a tourist destination, the Teluk Naga district administration approved the construction of a crocodile park in the...
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Governor goes on 'Ramadhan Safari'
Governor goes on 'Ramadhan Safari' PEKANBARU, Riau: The Riau provincial government will give away Rp 330 million (US$35,106) to 33 mosques in the province during Ramadhan, a government official said on Saturday.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
ASEAN manufacturing not hollowed out by China
ASEAN manufacturing not hollowed out by China ASEAN is maintaining its hold on manufacturing without being clobbered by China's lure as feared, a U.S.-based financial house reported on Saturday.The big hollowing out of Southeast Asia's manufacturing sector was predicted by many analysts who watched...
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
2 x 23
2 x 23 Two suspects nabbed over fatal robbery in Cimahi JP/5/korup1 x 43 NTB governor, deputy charged with corruption JP/5/PAPUA3 x 17 Papuan protesters narrow minded over autonomy: Salossa JP/5/BROTHEL2 x 27 We are victims of Ramadhan, nightclub workers, owners say
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Legislative-executive
Legislative-executive synergy neededFrom Koran TempoThe People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and the House of Representatives (DPR) should operate according to their scope of authority and should not maneuver to resist president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's government during the next term.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Asia's low-cost airlines hold their breath as fuel costs soar
Asia's low-cost airlines hold their breath as fuel costs soar Dirk Beveridge Associated Press/Hong Kong High oil prices are putting the squeeze on airlines worldwide, and passengers are seeing fuel surcharges tacked onto tickets as executives keep a nervous eye on the bottom line.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
S. Korea plans FTA talks with Europe
S. Korea plans FTA talks with Europe SEOUL: South Korea and a bloc of four European countries have reached a tentative agreement to launch talks early next year on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), the foreign ministry here said on Saturday.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Papuans call for start of special autonomy
Papuans call for start of special autonomyRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPapuans have called on president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to enforce the Special Autonomy Law for Papua to resolve the prolonged issues in the province.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
1. BAGHDAD: 1 X 25
1. BAGHDAD: 1 X 25 Seven Iraqis die in latest battles 2. SUSILO: 2 X 20 SBY allies threaten to withdraw support 3. METRO: 2 X 25 Metrosexual man has arrived in Indonesia: AC Nielsen
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Malaysia told to act on timber smuggling
Malaysia told to act on timber smugglingMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia has asked Malaysia to deal with those smuggling ramin from Indonesia, following its recent registration in Appendix 2 of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
The human face of corruption's victims
The human face of corruption's victimsPatrick Guntensperger, Jakarta There is a natural inclination among those of us who love Indonesia to downplay the seriousness of corruption, Indonesia's single biggest problem.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Collusion, corruption hurting the outlook for education
Collusion, corruption hurting the outlook for educationSimon Marcus Gower, Jakarta Recently a friend from the United Kingdom, who has spent much of her working life dedicated to various aspects of the world of education, was paying a first visit to Jakarta.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
MUI asks vendors to respect fasting
MUI asks vendors to respect fasting JAKARTA: The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) has urged food and beverage vendors to refrain from running their businesses openly during the fasting month."I urge all vendors to open their shops from evening until dawn to respect those who are fasting," MUI deputy...
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
New envoy admires RI's democracy
New envoy admires RI's democracyAdianto P. Simamora and Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Egypt's new ambassador to Indonesia Mohamed El Sayed Taha hailed Indonesia for holding peaceful and democratic elections, including the country's first-ever direct presidential election, in one...
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
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.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
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;JP; ANPAf..r.. Purnomo-decree-oilJP/1/PerpuGovt issues decrees on oil and gas sector After a long wait, the government issued two decrees on the upstream and downstream oil and gas industries on Thursday.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Bill gives BIN 'excessive powers'
Bill gives BIN 'excessive powers'M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe draft bill on intelligence provides the National Intelligence Agency (BIN) with excessive powers, say rights campaigners, and will put civil liberties in peril.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Malaysia
Malaysia likely to scrap plans on betting Agence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur Malaysia will likely rescind approval for a bid to introduce legal soccer betting as there are too many gambling operators in the predominantly Muslim country, officials and local media said on Saturday.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Metrosexual man has arrived in Indonesia: AC Nielsen
Metrosexual man has arrived in Indonesia: AC NielsenZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhat does singer Titi DJ think about metrosexual men?"I have no problem with them, as they are well groomed. Women are not the only ones expected to constantly appear beautiful and smell good.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Aburizal Bakrie Coordinating Minister of the Economy
Aburizal Bakrie Coordinating Minister of the EconomyHassan Wirayuda Minister of Foreign AffairsMari Elka Pangestu Minister of TradeRachmat Gobel Minister of IndustryHatta Radjasa Minister of Transportation and TelecommunicationKusmayanto Kadiman Minister of Education/State Minister for Research and...
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
*Mega further tarnishes her image: analysts Page 2
*Mega further tarnishes her image: analysts Page 2 *Police link Cianjur explosives with Kuningan attack Page 4 *Two suspects nabbed over fatal robbery in Cianjur Page 5 *Foreign policy agenda for the new government Page 6 *Tug-of-war ended, council starts work Page 8 *Deco keeps Barcelona flying...
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Aceh sharia court not yet effective
Aceh sharia court not yet effective JAKARTA: Chief Justice Bagir Manan said the country's first sharia court in Aceh, which applies Islamic law, or sharia, could not work effectively due to the absence of related bylaws.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Australia mulls new pact with RI
Australia mulls new pact with RIAgence France Presse, SydneyAustralia said on Sunday it was considering signing a new security agreement with Indonesia to replace a treaty between the countries that was scrapped when Canberra sent troops into East Timor in 1999.
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Off-road adventure
Off-road adventure to be held in DecemberJAKARTA: This year's annual off-road auto competition will be held in December in Sumatra, starting in Pekanbaru, Riau, and ending in Padang, West Sumatra, The Diplomat Challenge of Indonesia 2004, the longest off-road auto competition in the country, will...
Mon, 18 Oct 2004
Cracks emerge in SBY coalition
Cracks emerge in SBY coalitionTiarma Siboro and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSigns of cracks in the coalition of political parties that support president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono are emerging as they question his choice of several ministerial candidates.