Archive: 23 October 2004
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Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Abilio challenges retroactive ruling
Abilio challenges retroactive ruling JAKARTA: Former East Timor governor Abilio Soares has challenged the constitutionality of the retroactive application of Law No. 26/2000 on human rights, on which his prosecution for rights abuses in East Timor was based.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Funny money suspects on the run
Funny money suspects on the run SEMARANG, Central Java: The Central Java Police are still hunting five more suspects for their roles in a counterfeit money scam, a senior police officer said on Friday.Insp. Gen.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
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;JP; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-rate Rupiah rates Oct. 22 JP/13/Rates Rupiah rates Oct. 22 7,072.55 6,330.46 5,735.65 5,134.25 7,711.99 6,903.59 7,869.63 7,042.90 1,627.70 1,456.66 12,100.41 10,832.96 17,534.71 15,697.78 1,230.96 1,102.45 8,907.27 7,975.11 -- -- 1,471.04 1,316.27 6,646.93 5,944.95 3,153.
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;JP; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-rate Rupiah rates Oct. 22 JP/13/Rates Rupiah rates Oct. 22 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 7,072.55 6,330.46 6,738.85 6,665.93Brunei dollar 1 5,735.65 5,134.25 5,463.41 5,406.33Canadian dollar 1 7,711.99 6,903.59 7,345.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Skepticism greets manpower minister
Skepticism greets manpower ministerRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Employers and unions have voiced early doubts about whether newly appointed Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Fahmi Idris will be able to improve the country's poor labor conditions and relations.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
President wants terror suspects arrested soon
President wants terror suspects arrested soonThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As evidence of his commitment to fight terrorism, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono set on Friday a 100-day deadline for the National Police to capture the two most-wanted terror suspects, who have been implicated in various...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Jakarta trip replete with symbolism
Jakarta trip replete with symbolism John Howard made the right decision in attending the inauguration of new Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. The symbolism of Howard's being the first Australian prime minister to set foot in the parliament of the world's most populous Muslim nation,...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
ADS: THE NETHERLANDS
ADS: THE NETHERLANDS SHORTER VERSIONEU's conclusions on Indonesia Recently, on Oct. 11, 2004, the Council of European Ministers of Foreign Affairs adopted conclusions on the priorities in the cooperation and dialogue between the EU and Indonesia.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Susilo needs new way to fight graft
Susilo needs new way to fight graftM. Taufiqurrahman and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The administration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono could make a breakthrough in its fight against corruption by shifting the burden of a proof that has been mandated by the antigraft law, a...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Rejection of Volvos good example
Rejection of Volvos good example From Koran Tempo The Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Hidayat Nur Wahid has said that he will reject the Volvo automobile allocated for him. In this respect, the Speaker of the House of People's Representatives, Agung Laksono, while yet to respond...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Governor Puteh talks to Constitution judge
Governor Puteh talks to Constitution judge JAKARTA: Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor Abdullah Puteh held a brief discussion with a Constitutional Court judge on Friday to complain about the use of retroactivity in the country's legal system.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Ginandjar's graft case litmus test for Susilo
Ginandjar's graft case litmus test for SusiloAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's pledge to eradicate rampant corruption could be seriously tested after prosecutors announced on Friday that they had halted an investigation into former mines and energy...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
TV Program: Monday, October 25, 2004
TV Program: Monday, October 25, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Documentary7:30 Children Show8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Industri Kecil11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
BI to meet with new govt on inflation threat
BI to meet with new govt on inflation threatTony Hotland, Jakarta Bank Indonesia plans to immediately meet with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his economic ministers to discuss economic affairs, particularly ways to cope with rising inflationary pressure as a result of the global oil hike.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Job seekers told to buy greeting cards
Job seekers told to buy greeting cards The change of guard could mean good business for the state mail service which provides greeting cards to be sent directly to the new President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Faction rivalry halts House activities
Faction rivalry halts House activitiesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although inaugurated three weeks ago, House of Representatives lawmakers will be unable to start their legislative duties until next Wednesday as they are still jostling for chief positions in the House's 11 commissions...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Activists offer list to new government
Activists offer list to new governmentSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The new government has a lot of work to do and non-governmental organizations are closely watching how Cabinet members will address the myriad problems facing the country.Friends of Earth Indonesia campaigner P.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
PT Semen Gresik clarifies
PT Semen Gresik clarifies With reference to an article The Jakarta Post published on Oct. 20 on page 13, SG wraps up Semen Padang audit with negative adjustment, allow me to clarify that this news story, written by Rendi A. Witular, a journalist with the Post, is neither accurate nor correct.On Oct.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Jury is still out
Jury is still out The financial markets were not overly enthusiastic about the economic lineup in President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's United Indonesia Cabinet. But neither did they punish the new government.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Six die after eating goat meat
Six die after eating goat meatTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor In the past four days, six residents of Citaringgul, Babakan Madang district, died, after eating goat meat that was suspected of being infected with anthrax.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Crime prevention for Ramadhan
Crime prevention for RamadhanFrom Suara KaryaAs the Muslim community fasts during the month of Ramadhan, it is even more imperative for state intelligence officers and police detectives to conduct surveillance activities in the fight against crime.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Man shot as gunmen strike again in Poso
Man shot as gunmen strike again in PosoRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu Tension again gripped the city of Palu in Central Sulawesi on Friday after a man on a motorcycle fired a hail of bullets at a house being used as a church on Thursday evening, injuring the owner.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Dredging Jakarta
Dredging JakartaFrom Suara Karya The administration of Jakarta has done the right thing by prohibiting the construction of anything on the flood plains along the rivers in Jakarta as otherwise the rivers will silt up and flood during the wet season. Flood plains must be free from any buildings.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
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Documenting RI's traditional knowledge Zain Adnan Jakarta2. Pro23 -- The failure of China bashing 1 X 30 The failure of China bashing Fan Gang Project Syndicate3. Nation -- A misplaced bet on Khin Nyunt 1 X 30 A misplaced bet on Khin Nyunt The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Constructing Indonesian presidency
Constructing Indonesian presidencyYayan GH Mulyana, Bogor, West Java Presidency has been defined, among others, as the collective administrative and governmental entity operating in a presidential office. Presidency varies from one state to another and from one period to another in a single country.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Indian President congratulates Susilo
Indian President congratulates Susilo INDONESIA: Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam sent a congratulatory message to Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the Embassy of India said in a statement sent to The Jakarta Post on Friday.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Police thwart sending of illegal migrants
Police thwart sending of illegal migrants KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Kupang Police have foiled an attempt by a local manpower recruitment agency to send illegal migrant workers to Malaysia.Kupang Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Germany to extend quality program in RI
Germany to extend quality program in RI YOGYAKARTA: The German government is likely to extend the Urban Quality program in Indonesia for another four years, considering that the continuation of the program will further help the country meet the challenges and opportunities of decentralization, a...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Revitalization of palaces threatens democracy
Revitalization of palaces threatens democracySri Wahyuni, Contributor, Yogyakarta A dialog on culture held recently during the Indonesia Palaces Festival (FKN) IV in Yogyakarta agreed on the need to make the palaces in the country the centers of culture.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Documenting RI's traditional knowledge
Documenting RI's traditional knowledgeZain Adnan, Jakarta Indigenous plants and herbs such as the Javanese long pepper (cabe Jawa), false daisy (orang aring), Java olive (jangkang) and the cane senna (meniran) are used in traditional herbal medicines and remedies, known as jamu, that can be bought...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Stock market rebounds on bargain hunting by locals
Stock market rebounds on bargain hunting by localsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bargain hunting by mostly local investors meant shares on the Jakarta stock market rebounded on Friday after posting losses for consecutive days following investor reservations about the lineup of economic ministers in the...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
It's time for Indonesia to be more realistic
It's time for Indonesia to be more realisticBantarto Bandoro, Jakarta The government of Australia recently considered a new security pact with Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation. Combating terrorism jointly was perhaps the rationale behind such an idea.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Japanese firm plans hospital in RP
Japanese firm plans hospital in RPMANILA: Japan's Tokushukai Medical Group has signed a preliminary deal to set up a 1,000-bed, US$100 million hospital in the Philippines, the Department of Trade and Investment said on Friday.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 22, 2004:
Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 22, 2004: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
In a bid to prove his commitment to a clean government,
In a bid to prove his commitment to a clean government, President Susilo also instructed his Cabinet members to declare their wealth and assets to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).The President underlined the political contract each minister had signed, which enjoins them to help him...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
1 x 37
1 x 37 Man shot as gunmen strike again in Poso JP/5/raid2 x 25 Ramadhan raids net officials, vendors JP/5/luxury1 x 45 Padang council speakers shun new official cars JP/5/mosque1 X 28 Masked men burn two mosques JP/5/MEDAN1 X 40 City Hall a danger to planes: Official JP/5/MADURA2 x 25 East Java...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Six died after eating goat meat
Six died after eating goat meat Theresia Sufa The Jakarta Post/Bogor In the past four days, six residents of Citaringgul, Babakan Madang district, died, after eating goat meat that was suspected of being infected with anthrax.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Susilo holds power through policy councils
Susilo holds power through policy councils Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, Jakarta Every president has his or her own style. Soeharto in his later years was very hands-off while nevertheless keeping a strong grip on the policy thrust of his Cabinet.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Boat nabbed for carrying turtles
Boat nabbed for carrying turtles DENPASAR: Bali police seized the Putra Tunggal at dawn on Friday off Badung for transporting 86 protected green turtles (Chelonia mydas). Sr. Comr. Reniban said that the police had arrested the vessel's five crew members after the arrest, including the boat's...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Rights for the disabled
Rights for the disabled In a summation for individual human rights of Indonesian people with disabilities, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) has officially became president of the Republic of Indonesia on Oct. 20.I am a 52-year-old Swiss.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Bappenas to help set strategy for manufacturing sector
Bappenas to help set strategy for manufacturing sectorZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry, together with the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), planned to set up a national strategy for the revival of the ailing manufacturing sector, a senior official...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Oil imports, sabotage cost Iraq US$7 billion
Oil imports, sabotage cost Iraq US$7 billionAgence France-Presse/Baghdad Attacks on Iraq's oil infrastructure and its import of oil products due to insufficient refining capacity has cost the country seven billion dollars since March 2003, Oil Minister Thamer Ghadban said on Thursday.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
'Dugderan' marks the beginning of Ramadhan
'Dugderan' marks the beginning of RamadhanSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Jostling among thousands of people, a 55-year-old grandmother, Partiyah, from Simongan village, West Semarang, and her six-year- old grandson, Ardi, struggled to reach a good position along Jl. Pemuda in Semarang.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
1. EUTHANASIA: 2 LINES. 20 COUNTS
1. EUTHANASIA: 2 LINES. 20 COUNTS Jakarta court considers request for euthanasia 2. BIN: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Intelligence chief Hendropriyono quits 3. MINISTER: 2 LINES, 18 COUNTS Ministers asked to report on wealth 4. POTAS: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS Police nab owner of 450kg of potassium 5.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Ramadhan raids net officials and vendors
Ramadhan raids net officials and vendorsPuji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Although Indonesia is not an Islamic state, authorities in Riau province rounded up a number of civil servants for not fasting and food stall owners for opening up shop on Friday.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Adrian under custody after eluding police
Adrian under custody after eluding policeAbdul Khalik and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan As easy as his escape was from the long arm of the law, the prime suspect in a Rp 1.7 trillion (US$185 billion) state bank fraud Adrian Waworuntu gave up on Friday after one month on the lam.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Tanah Abang market to be demolished in January
Tanah Abang market to be demolished in JanuaryBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Jakarta administration is set to demolish four blocks of the Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta in January, in preparation for the rebuilding of the largest textile market in Southeast Asia as a grand...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
ADS: SPOTLIGT -- Untuk Hari Senin -- October 25
ADS: SPOTLIGT -- Untuk Hari Senin -- October 25CONSERVATION RANGER: PT. Ford Motor Indonesia has officially renewed the agreement to lend a 4WD Ford Ranger Double Cabin for one year to Conservation International Indonesia (CII) to support the non-profit organization's environmental awareness and...
Sat, 23 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.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
City Hall a danger to planes: Official
City Hall a danger to planes: OfficialApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The planned construction of a 16-story City Hall should be stopped because it would obstruct the flight path to Polonia Airport in Medan, a senior government official has said.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Envoy Pascoe: Foodie with a mission
Envoy Pascoe: Foodie with a missionYenni Djahidin, Contributor, Washington D.C. The State Department press officer was still talking about rules for the interview when the newly appointed U.S. ambassador to Indonesia entered the room.B.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Burglars break into Scotsman's house
Burglars break into Scotsman's house JAKARTA: Some unidentified men broke into a two-story house in Kemang, South Jakarta, where Scottish Noak Robert Turip lives with his family, on Friday at 2 a.m.Police investigators found the gate's lock broken and suspected the burglars entered the house...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Police nab owner of 450kg of potassium
Police nab owner of 450kg of potassiumTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Bogor Police arrested on Friday the suspected owner of 450 kilograms of potassium chlorate seized by police from a Suzuki Carry van on Jl. Caringin Raya on Thursday afternoon.Police detectives chief Adj. Comr.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Alleged rebel gunned down
Alleged rebel gunned down JAYAPURA, Papua: Indonesian military (TNI) and police personnel shot dead an alleged Papuan rebel, whose group went on a rampage in Tinggi Nambut hamlet, Puncak Jaya regency, last week, a top Army officer said on Friday.Maj. Gen.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Padang council speakers shun new official cars
Padang council speakers shun new official carsSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, Padang Emulating the footsteps of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) leaders campaigning for a modest lifestyle, West Sumatra's Padang legislative council speakers have rejected new official cars.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
U.S. says bomb threat during ASEAN summit
U.S. says bomb threat during ASEAN summitReuters, Bangkok Anti-government groups in Communist Laos may be planning bomb attacks during a summit of Southeast Asian leaders in the capital, Vientiane, next month, the United States said.The Lao government said on Friday it was not aware of any threat.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
President tells Cabinet to use shock therapy
President tells Cabinet to use shock therapyFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono told his Cabinet ministers on Friday to take radical action to prove to the public that the government was determined to meet their expectations.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
State intelligence chief Hendropriyono quits
State intelligence chief Hendropriyono quitsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief Gen. (ret) A.M. Hendropriyono, widely known for his loyalty to former president Megawati Soekarnoputri, tendered his resignation after Megawati's successor took the...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Masked men burn two mosques in Kuningan
Masked men burn two mosques in KuninganYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung At least six witnesses have been questioned by police after an unidentified group of people set fire to two musholah (small mosques) in Kuningan regency, West Java Police chief Insp. Gen. Edi Darnadi said on Friday.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Pertamina to close processing unit
Pertamina to close processing unit JAKARTA: PT Pertamina, Indonesia's state oil and gas company, said it plans to close a crude-oil processing unit for 20 days at its Balikpapan plant in February for maintenance.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Police to summon Nabiel next week over Buyat case
Police to summon Nabiel next week over Buyat caseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police have summoned former environment minister Nabiel Makarim for questioning as a witness in connection with the alleged pollution of Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
W. Jakarta mayor vows to cut notorious red tape
W. Jakarta mayor vows to cut notorious red tape Fadjar Agustinus Panjaitan was installed on Friday as the new West Jakarta mayor, replacing Sarimun Hadisaputra. He will lead the second largest municipality in the capital, which has an estimated population of 1.9 million.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
'Susilo's success depends on cabinet'
'Susilo's success depends on cabinet' For the first time in history, Indonesia has its first president who was directly elected by the people. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla, or more popularly known as SBY and JK, took oaths of office on Wednesday as the country's new president and vice...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Muhammadiyah mulls establishing party
Muhammadiyah mulls establishing party JAKARTA: Muhammadiyah Youth chairman Abdul Mukti said on Friday that his organization was considering establishing a political party as the existing parties were unable to accommodate the aspirations and interest of Muhammadiyah members.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Cabinet people
Cabinet people Commonly, Indonesian Cabinet members throughout the years have fitted a general stereotype. More often than not, these leaders were highly educated Javanese male Muslims their 50s. They were generally also officials, either from the bureaucracy, the Golkar Party or its affiliates, or...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Govts guilty of illegal evictions
Govts guilty of illegal evictions JAKARTA: The East Jakarta District Court on Thursday ordered the East Jakarta municipal and Makassar district administrations to rebuild houses in Pinang Ranti they had bulldozed in an illegal eviction earlier this month.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Indonesia still 'non cooperative' on money laundering
Indonesia still 'non cooperative' on money launderingTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta International money-laundering watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) decided on Friday to retain Indonesia and five other nations on its list of non-cooperative countries and territories in the battle...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
PLN sets 12.25% coupon on bonds
PLN sets 12.25% coupon on bonds JAKARTA: Indonesia's state-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) on Friday set a fixed 12.25 percent coupon on its Rp 1.5 trillion (US$165.20 million) 10-year bonds, a banker said.PLN had indicated a 12 percent to 12.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Tanah Abang market to be demolished in January 2005
Tanah Abang market to be demolished in January 2005Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration is set to demolish four blocks of the Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta in January, in preparation for the rebuilding of the largest textile market in Southeast Asia as a...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
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;JP; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-rate Rupiah rates Oct. 22 JP/13/Rates Rupiah rates Oct. 22 7,072.55 6,330.46 5,735.65 5,134.25 7,711.99 6,903.59 7,869.63 7,042.90 1,627.70 1,456.66 12,100.41 10,832.96 17,534.71 15,697.78 1,230.96 1,102.45 8,907.27 7,975.11 -- -- 1,471.04 1,316.27 6,646.93 5,944.95 3,153.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Acehnese held on hashish charges
Acehnese held on hashish charges BATAM, Riau Islands: Batam Police arrested two Acehnese women on Friday for carrying two bags containing a total of 5 kilograms of dried hashish. Adj. Comr. H. Manurung, the chief of the Barelang Police's Sekupang Port security unit, said that the two had been...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Inco profit triples on strong nickel prices, higher output
Inco profit triples on strong nickel prices, higher outputThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco), a local subsidiary of the world's second largest nickel company, Canada-based Inco Ltd.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
A puzzled nation?
A puzzled nation?From Media IndonesiaLeaders of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) have decided to give up their luxury car facilities and expect more modest ones instead. In economic terms, those above the average standard of living lead a luxurious existence whereas those below these...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
East Java salt farmers suffer as prices plummet
East Java salt farmers suffer as prices plummetI.D. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Thousands of salt farmers in Sampang, Sumenep and Pamekasan regencies on Madura Island, East Java province, are facing a crisis due to the falling price of salt, in some cases by 50 percent.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Local firm introduces new cigar product
Local firm introduces new cigar product YOGYAKARTA: In a bid to attract young smokers and create a bridge between cigarette and cigar smokers, Yogyakarta provincial government-owned cigar producer PD Taru Martani introduced a new product, Cigar van Java, which is a combination of a cigarette and a...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Plaza hosts Russian farm trip in Yogya
Plaza hosts Russian farm trip in Yogya YOGYAKARTA: In a bid to showcase Yogyakarta as a city of art and culture, Jogjakarta Plaza hotel on Jl. Gejayan recently hosted a farm trip promoted by Bayu Buana Travel, Bali, held for some 24 delegates representing Russia's leading travel agencies.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Pertamina says $29m seized in Karaha case
Pertamina says $29m seized in Karaha case State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina said US$29 million of its funds had been seized in the U.S. after the State Supreme Court of New York rejected an appeal by the company against an arbitration award to Karaha Bodas Co.In a judgment filed Oct.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Dancing for self-purification in 'Bedhaya Keraton'
Dancing for self-purification in 'Bedhaya Keraton'Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta That night, the soft light emanating from the bamboo torch planted on the ground gently danced on the surface of Sendang Kasihan bathing pool.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
ADS: THE NETHERLANDS PAGE:
ADS: THE NETHERLANDS PAGE: 'Dutch people need to feel 'senang'' Senang. That word was heard frequently during the recent visit of the Dutch minister of foreign affairs to Indonesia in August this year. It has become as much a Dutch word now as the typical Dutch word gezellig.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Bantarto Bandoro
Bantarto Bandoro Jakarta2. Wasil -- Ramadhan and social righteousness 2 x 30 Ramadhan, a month of fasting and social righteousness A. Chaedar Alwasilah Bandung
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Antigraft drive first priority: Watchdogs
Antigraft drive first priority: WatchdogsM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Non-governmental organizations demanded on Thursday that the new government make corruption eradication and human rights promotion its priorities.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Vigilante vandalism rears ugly head again
Vigilante vandalism rears ugly head againEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Police announced on Friday that they objected to the the recent vandalism by at least two known vigilante groups who have been conducting raids and trashing entertainment spots across Greater Jakarta during...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
TNI to announce major reshuffle
TNI to announce major reshuffle JAKARTA: Outgoing Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said Saturday that he would announce a military reshuffle next week to fill up some key positions.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
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Susilo holds power through policy councils Meidyatama Suryodiningrat Jakarta 2. Kahlil -- The "70 days" program 1 x 30 The crucial '70 days' program Kahlil Rowter Jakarta
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
It is the crucial "70 days" program
It is the crucial "70 days" programKahlil Rowter, Jakarta In a frank admission President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono stated that solving the nation's multitude of problems is going to take more than 100 days.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Jakarta court considers request for euthanasia
Jakarta court considers request for euthanasiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Previously considered an unforgivable sin, the Central Jakarta District Court was currently deliberating the legality of euthanasia after an appeal by Bogor resident Hasan Kesuma, whose wife Agian Isna Naili has been in a coma...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Japanese Muslims also have 'kolak' and 'mudik'
Japanese Muslims also have 'kolak' and 'mudik'Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslims in Indonesia usually enjoy breaking of the fast gatherings by eating sweet dishes. Apart from the food, they also say the tarawih evening prayer together.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
YLKI opens hot line for holiday gifts
YLKI opens hot line for holiday gifts JAKARTA: The Indonesian Consumer Foundation (YLKI) will open a hot line service for the upcoming holiday season, when people celebrate Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year's by sending gifts and packages of food, mostly imported.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
*President wants terrorists arrested soon Page 3
*President wants terrorists arrested soon Page 3 *Faction rivalry halts House activities Page 4 *Man shot near church in Poso Page 5 *It's time for Indonesia to be more realistic Page 6 *Tanah Abang market to be demolished in January Page 8 *Cardinals secure World Series clash with Red Sox Page 9...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
It is the crucial "70 days" program
It is the crucial "70 days" programKahlil Rowter, Jakarta In a frank admission President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono stated that solving the nation's multitude of problems is going to take more than 100 days.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
KL offers amnesty to illegal workers
KL offers amnesty to illegal workers MALAYSIA: Malaysia has offered an amnesty for all illegal immigrants to return home during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan, a day after pardoning Indonesian illegals, a minister said on Friday.An estimated 1.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
A misplaced bet on Khin Nyunt
A misplaced bet on Khin NyuntThe Nation/Asia News Network, Bangkok The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has gone out of its way to protect Myanmar in regional and international arenas, believing -- wrongly, of course -- that peer pressure might in some way help transform this...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
1. CABINET : 3 X 13
1. CABINET : 3 X 13 Susilo tells Cabinet to use shock therapy 2. ADRIAN : 2 X 16 Adrian under custody after eluding police or Adrian in jail after returning to RI 3. GINANJAR: 2 X 20 Ginandjar's graft case litmus test of SBY's resolve or Ginandjar's graft case litmus test for SBY 4.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
hronology of Adrian's arrest
hronology of Adrian's arrest Sept. 2003: Trust magazine reported bank fraud involving BNI Kebayoran Baru branch office. Oct. 3, 2003: BNI filed the fraud report to police, implicating several people, including Adrian. Oct.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004
Police arrest 'retired' thieves
Police arrest 'retired' thieves JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police arrested three suspects at their homes on Wednesday night in connection with 17 robberies in Jakarta, Bogor and Banten dating back to 1996.Munardin, 34, Basuki, 36, and Iskandar, 42, were allegedly the leaders of a robbery gang calling...