Archive: 19 October 2004
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Tue, 19 Oct 2004
MPR ignores call for modest life
MPR ignores call for modest lifeKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHundreds of members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) checked in at the Mulia Hotel on Monday despite calls by their chairman Hidayat Nur Wahid to lead a simple lifestyle.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Third arrest made over fatal robbery
Third arrest made over fatal robbery BANDUNG: Police officers arrested at dawn on Monday another person who was allegedly involved in the murder of two female students in Cimahi recently, bringing the number of suspects apprehended in the case to three.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Susilo interviews more candidates from parties
Susilo interviews more candidates from partiesTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, BogorPresident-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono continued his search for ministers on Monday, interviewing several candidates from parties that supported his presidential campaign, as well as meeting with an economist seen...
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
The total spending on advertising will not decline in the
The total spending on advertising will not decline in the short term, in fact it will grow. In Indonesia the real ad expenditure growth has been 20 - 25 percent per annum. This is because most Asian economies are still developing and the service sector is still growing.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Three council leaders stand trial for graft
Three council leaders stand trial for graftJongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, ManadoThree newly reelected North Sulawesi councillors stood trial at the Manado District Court here on Monday on charges of misusing some Rp 9.6 billion (US$1.06 million) from Manado's 2003 budget.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Susilo to set up security and economic councils
Susilo to set up security and economic councilsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSoon after his inauguration on Wednesday, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is expected to announce the establishment of the National Security Council and the National Economic Council, along with the much-anticipated Cabinet...
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Power cuts a daily inconvenience
Power cuts a daily inconvenience JAMBI, Jambi: A series of electrical power failures over the past week have frustrated residents.Romlah, a resident of Telanaipura, Jambi, said the power failures had disrupted routine activities for between two to three hours a day.
Tue, 19 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.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
3 killed in Cirebon, Semarang robberies
3 killed in Cirebon, Semarang robberiesNana Rukmana and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon/SemarangOne person was killed during a robbery in Cirebon, West Java, on Monday, a day after a fatal robbery in the Central Java capital of Semarang.The morning robbery in Cirebon at a shop-house on Jl.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Haze thick over Kalimantan
Haze thick over KalimantanRusman, The Jakarta Post, SamarindaThick haze from forest fires in Central and East Kalimantan provinces continued to blanket some cities in Kalimantan on Monday, but heavy downpours over the weekend helped ease the fog in some cities in Sumatra.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
1. MEGA: 1 X 25
1. MEGA: 1 X 25 Mega chairs last Cabinet meet 2. CABINET : 2 X 30 President-elect Susilo interviews more candidates from allied parties 3. INAUGURATION: 1 X 30 Palace ready to welcome Susilo 4. OIL: 2 X 22 Crude oil price surges past $55 record high
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
RI-Aussie Security
RI-Aussie Security A new security treaty between Indonesia and Australia would symbolise the increasingly close relationship between the two countries. The question is whether we really need such a symbol, when practical co-operation has yielded excellent results in the absence of one.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Dance in the fasting month
Dance in the fasting monthHelly Minarti, Contributor, JakartaIf one is wondering what sort of entertainment can be enjoyed during Ramadhan, then look no further than some of the local art performances that are scheduled during the Muslim holy month.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Toyota plans air bag plants in Vietnam
Toyota plans air bag plants in Vietnam HANOI: Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. will invest more than US$38.2 million in two factories in Vietnam to make air bags for domestic and export use, the company said on Monday.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Stanchart, Astra may acquire more Permata stake
Stanchart, Astra may acquire more Permata stakeThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has appointed the consortium of Britain's Standard Chartered Plc. (Stanchart) and PT Astra International as a standby buyer for its 20 percent stake in publicly listed Bank Permata, in case the sale fails to draw...
Tue, 19 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.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Legislative-executive synergy needed
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.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Cheap goods to stabilize prices
Cheap goods to stabilize prices PEKANBARU, Riau: Riau provincial administration plans to sell cheap basic food to several markets here ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday, which marks the end of Ramadhan.Emrizal Pakis, the head of the administration's Industry and Trade Office, said on Monday that the...
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Kerosene prices soar on shortages in Tegal
Kerosene prices soar on shortages in TegalNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, TegalResidents of Tegal regency, Central Java, have been complaining about kerosene shortages since the start of the Ramadhan fasting month on Friday.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
JSX warns firms for failing to adopt GCG
JSX warns firms for failing to adopt GCG The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) has warned 15 listed companies for failing to appoint independent commissioners immediately to supervise their operations as part of the bourse's efforts to improve good corporate governance (GCG) at listed companies.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
3 x 13
3 x 13 Three council leaders stand trial for graft JP/5/PAPUA2 x 26 Police detain two Papuans in suspected separatist attack JP/5/kerosene2 x 22 Kerosene prices soar on shortages in Tegal JP/5/ROBBERY4 x 9 3 killed in Cirebon, Semarang robberies
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
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Welcoming another new RI president Bunn Nagara The Star/Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia 2. Lily -- Elections in Afghanistan: A victory of women and humanity 2 x 30 Afghan elections a victory for women and humanity Lily Zakiyah Munir Kabul
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
India IOC loses bid to buy Medco stake
India IOC loses bid to buy Medco stake NEW DELHI: State-owned refiner Indian Oil Corp. said on Monday it had lost out to Singapore-based Temasek Holdings Pte. Ltd. in its bid to buy a 38.4 percent stake in Medco Energi Internasional, Indonesia's largest upstream oil and gas exploration company.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
House commission delays discussion on military chief
House commission delays discussion on military chiefKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives' defense commission announced on Monday it would delay the discussion on the appointment of Army head Gen.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Temasek may need US$14b for Asian investments: Analyst
Temasek may need US$14b for Asian investments: AnalystChan Sue Ling, Bloomberg, Singapore Temasek Holdings Pte may have to invest as much as S$24 billion (US$14 billion) outside of Singapore to achieve its aim of having one-third of its portfolio in Asia, Citigroup Inc.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Rupiah Rates Oct.18
Rupiah Rates Oct.18 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,015.31 6,279.42 6,682.43 6,612.07 Brunei dollar 1 5,716.93 5,117.68 5,445.66 5,388.79 Canadian dollar 1 7,656.50 6,855.30 7,293.20 7,218.45 Swiss franc 1 7,778.23 6,965.37 7,409.15 7,334.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Expats renovate Bogor schools
Expats renovate Bogor schools BOGOR: The Menteng Rotary Club Jakarta and expatriate families living in Bogor have helped renew five elementary schools in Cijeruk, Bogor."We still need more donations to renovate other schools in Bogor," project coordinator Herdiana Kiehl told The Jakarta Post during...
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Outgoing Hamzah to welcome Kalla
Outgoing Hamzah to welcome Kalla JAKARTA: One day before leaving office Vice President Hamzah Haz will introduce his elected successor Jusuf Kalla to officials at the vice presidential secretariat.Hamzah's aide Lukman Hakim said on Monday the outgoing Vice President had invited Kalla to his office...
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Dance in the fasting month
Dance in the fasting monthHell Minarti, Contributor, JakartaSome smallish arts events will be on for enjoyment during Ramadhan. A kind of mini "dance week" kicked off last night at Teater Utan Kayuan independent arts centre/community, East Jakarta.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Susilo's new government must focus on grassroots health
Susilo's new government must focus on grassroots healthHananto Wiryo, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara The Cabinet of president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono must ensure that in designing its health programs focuses on servicing and reaching grassroots by truly optimizing existing health...
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Schools for intelligence & morality
Schools for intelligence & moralityFrom Suara KaryaThe success of an education system should be seen not only in the intellectual caliber of school graduates, but also in their daily conduct in different fields of life.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Small examples encourage people
Small examples encourage people The article in The Jakarta Post, Oct. 15, entitled You are not what you drive: Hidayat, has made me disappointed.You may be right that the policies adopted by government officials and, of course, their implementation are most essential to introduce improvements in...
Tue, 19 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.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Police anticipate Adrian's next move
Police anticipate Adrian's next move BANDUNG: National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar indicated on Monday there was a possibility that Adrian Wowuruntu, a key suspect in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$185 billion) BNI scandal, might file an immigration appeal to evade arrest by the Indonesian police.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Palace ready to welcome Susilo
Palace ready to welcome SusiloFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Presidential Palace received a major makeover on Monday ahead of the inauguration of president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Wednesday.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Palace ready to welcome Susilo
Palace ready to welcome Susilo Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Presidential Palace received a major makeover on Monday ahead of the inauguration of president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Wednesday.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Papuans demand referendum rerun
Papuans demand referendum rerun JAYAPURA, Papua: Some 100 people protested in Jayapura on Monday, demanding president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono re- hold Papua's 1963 referendum.Grouped under "the Papua Civilian Coalition for Human Rights" and the "Papua Student's Alliance", the protesters said...
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Hambali abettor faces six-year jail term
Hambali abettor faces six-year jail termSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMuhammad Saefuddin, an accomplice of alleged terror plotter Hambali, should be given a six-year jail term, prosecutors at the Central Jakarta District Court said.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Welcoming another new RI president
Welcoming another new RI presidentBunn Nagara, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, MalaysiaSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono will be inaugurated as Indonesia's sixth president. The implications of this event's unique circumstances have been repeated in various commentaries, all intended to signal the...
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Megawati, complicated and aloof
Megawati, complicated and aloofFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGloom fell over Megawati Soekarnoputri's private residence in Kebagusan, South Jakarta, as a small group huddled around the television set, hours after the election runoff on Sept. 20.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
City buys up slums to turn into park
City buys up slums to turn into parkDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn an effort to increase the number of green spaces in densely populated areas, the City Parks Agency plans to add six more community parks to the existing 54.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
1. TNI: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. TNI: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS House commission delays discussion on military chief 2. NEWMONT: 2 LINES, 28 COUNTS Buyat Bay not polluted: Joint government team 3. POLICE: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Antiterror squad to secure Susilo's inauguration 4.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Indosat to expand outside of Java
Indosat to expand outside of JavaRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Aiming to capitalize on the growing demand for cellular services, publicly listed telecommunications company PT Indosat plans to allocate a greater portion of its resources next year to expand its cellular network to...
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Export expo records $107.70m trade
Export expo records $107.70m tradeZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe 19th annual export exhibition, which officially closed late on Sunday, recorded a total sales transaction of US$107.70 million, a 12.7 percent increase from the previous year, a senior official said on Monday.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
New Azahari recruits from NII: Police
New Azahari recruits from NII: PoliceAbdul Khalik and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/BandungMost members of West Java terror group responsible for the Sept. 9 bombing outside the Australian Embassy were former members of the Indonesian Islamic State (NII) clandestine organization, the...
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Anwar to return to Malaysia soon
Anwar to return to Malaysia soonMALAYSIA: Malaysian former deputy leader Anwar Ibrahim plans to return home Oct. 31 after nearly two months abroad, but will avoid strenuous political activity during the Muslim fasting period that ends next month, an aide said on Monday.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
No art on TV during Ramadhan
No art on TV during RamadhanFrom Media IndonesiaAs in previous years, TV stations will be airing special pre- dawn programs during Ramadhan to present lectures delivered by Muslim religious teachers.In order to make the atmosphere of these programs religious and different from entertainment, the...
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Ba'asyir to stand trial on Oct. 28
Ba'asyir to stand trial on Oct. 28 JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court set on Monday an Oct. 28 date for the opening trial of Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, who is being charged with masterminding the bomb attack on J.W. Marriott Hotel in Jakarta last year.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Tigaraksa Police start work
Tigaraksa Police start work TANGERANG: The new police station in Tigaraksa, the capital of Tangerang regency, officially became operational on Monday to complement Soekarno-Hatta International Airport's police force and the city police.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Shares end lower as market eyes cabinet lineup
Shares end lower as market eyes cabinet lineupDow Jones, JakartaIndonesian shares ended lower on Monday as investors continued to sell select bank and telecommunication blue chips, tracking losses in several Asian markets, dealers said.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
JP/4/MAMASA
JP/4/MAMASAFresh violence erupts in Mamasa, one killed Andi Hajramurni and Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/Makassar/BandungAfter two days of relative calm, violence broke out again in Aralle district, Mamasa regency, killing one man and injuring another. The incident occurred at 10 a.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Fresh violence erupts in Mamasa, one killed
Fresh violence erupts in Mamasa, one killedAndi Hajramurni and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar/BandungAfter two days of relative calm, violence broke out again in Aralle district, Mamasa regency, killing one man and injuring another. The incident occurred at 10 a.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Officials gear up for new duties
Officials gear up for new dutiesThe Jakarta administration will see a major reshuffle starting on Tuesday as Governor Sutiyoso is scheduled to install new top administration officials at City Hall. The reshuffle will affect 41 posts in his administration.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
India to increase exports to Southeast Asia
India to increase exports to Southeast AsiaAssociated Press, New Delhi India's largest business grouping said on Monday that the country could triple its exports to Southeast Asia within two years by focusing on key sectors such as medicines, auto parts and jewelry.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Raid to target maids, nannies
Raid to target maids, nanniesThe City Population Agency will launch a two-week raid a week before and a week after the Idul Fitri holidays, targeting in- house maids, nannies and private company workers who do not possess Jakarta or newcomer identity cards.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
RI opens fuel retail market
RI opens fuel retail market Indonesia opened up its fuel retailing industry by allowing international companies including Malaysia's Petroliam Nasional Bhd. to import and sell oil products, the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry said.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Classrooms collapse in Kulonprogo
Classrooms collapse in Kulonprogo KULONPROGO, Yogyakarta: Scores of students escaped injury after three classrooms collapsed at a school in Kulonprogo, Yogyakarta.Titik Suryani, a teacher at Muhammadiyah Nanggulan junior high school here, said on Monday that the incident happened on Thursday last...
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Mega chairs last Cabinet meet
Mega chairs last Cabinet meetFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Adianto Simamora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTears, laughter, anecdotes and a photo session marked an end to President Megawati Soekarnoputri's 39-month tenure on Monday, which saw her preside over her last Cabinet meeting.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Bali to host first regional forum on advertising media
Bali to host first regional forum on advertising media The Asia Pacific Media Forum (APMF), the first regional Asian conference on advertising media, which will be held in Bali on March 14 and 15, next year, will again put Indonesia in the world's spotlight.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Antiterror squad to secure SBY's inauguration
Antiterror squad to secure SBY's inaugurationEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Police are set to deploy 2,037 personnel, including the Detachment 88 special antiterror squad, at the compound of the House of Representatives/People's Consultative Assembly and Hotel Mulia in Senayan,...
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Leaders are judged by what they produce
Leaders are judged by what they produce I would like to refer to You are not what you drive: Hidayat on the Headlines section of The Jakarta Post of Oct. 15.Without the intention to belittle the noble idea of Bapak Hidayat to show sensitivity in time of crisis, I agree with the writer that the...
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Indonesian karatekas to scout Asian rivals
Indonesian karatekas to scout Asian rivalsMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesian karatekas taking part in the upcoming World Karate Championship will use the event to get a better feeling for their Asian rivals ahead of the 2006 Asian Games.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Split of industry and trade ministry seen as 'positive'
Split of industry and trade ministry seen as 'positive'Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLong before president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono revealed his plan to divide the Ministry of Industry and Trade into two ministries, manufacturing players had been complaining about the outgoing...
Tue, 19 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...
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Eyeing target consumers with media research
Eyeing target consumers with media research When the Opel Blazer Montera was first introduced in Indonesia in late 1999, many people questioned the decision to choose television station TPI as one of the media where the automobile was advertised.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Malang not as cool as before
Malang not as cool as beforeIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Malang Set in the mountains, the picturesque and cool city of Malang, East Java, is now getting hotter according to locals and not, they say, for a good reason.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Tae kwon do trainer Oh Il-nam under fire
Tae kwon do trainer Oh Il-nam under fireEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former national tae kwon do coaches Alex Harijanto and Dasantio Prihadi urged the Indonesian Tae Kwon Do Association (TI) on Monday to dismiss Korean trainer Oh Il Nam.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Possible Cabinet line up
Possible Cabinet line upName Possible positionAdm. (ret) Widodo A.s. Coordinating Minister for Political and Security AffairsSri Mulyani Indrawati Coordinating Minister for the EconomyHassan Wirayuda Minister of Foreign AffairsJuwono Soedarsono Minister of DefenseMari E.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
JP/4/trial
JP/4/trialHambali accomplice faces six-year jail termSari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post/JakartaMuhammad Saefuddin, an accomplice of alleged terror plotter Hambali, should be given a six-year jail term, prosecutors at the Central Jakarta District Court said.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Police detain two Papuans in suspected separatist attack
Police detain two Papuans in suspected separatist attackNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraTwo Papuans were arrested on Monday for questioning over an attack that claimed five lives in Tinggi Nambut village, Puncak Jaya regency.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Crude oil price surges past US$55
Crude oil price surges past US$55Associated Press, London Crude oil prices surged past an unprecedented US$55 per barrel on Monday as uncertainty swirls over production, high demand and tight global supplies ahead of the Northern Hemisphere winter.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Violence against women on the rice
Violence against women on the rice JAKARTA: There has been an increase of abuse cases against women and children this year, the Jakarta Association of Indonesian Women for Justice said on Sunday.Deputy chairwoman Asnifriyanti Damanik said the association recorded 416 cases of abuse in the first...
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Indonesian karatekas to scout Asian rivals at world championship
Indonesian karatekas to scout Asian rivals at world championshipMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian karatekas taking part in the upcoming World Karate Championship will use the event to get a better feeling for their Asian rivals ahead of the 2006 Asian Games.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Sampoerna sales rise on demand for A Mild
Sampoerna sales rise on demand for A MildBloomberg/Singapore PT H.M. Sampoerna, Indonesia's second-biggest publicly traded cigarette maker, said sales in the first three quarters rose 15 percent, aided by higher demand for its A Mild brand.Sales in the nine months to Sept. 30 rose to Rp 12.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
'Salaries, benefits should be cut'
'Salaries, benefits should be cut'Mixed reactions have poured in over the decision of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) leaders to return the luxury cars they are entitled to and start the campaign of a modest life.
Tue, 19 Oct 2004
Govt plans to issue Rp 3t in bonds
Govt plans to issue Rp 3t in bondsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government said on Monday it expected to sell Rp 3 trillion (US$327.86 million) worth of domestic bonds later this month in order to help cover the 2004 state budget deficit.