Archive: 26 October 2004
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Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Police yet to interrogate FPI attackers
Police yet to interrogate FPI attackersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaCriticism is of the Jakarta Police has increased due to their relative silence over the attacks on restaurants and entertainment venues by the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) since the beginning of Ramadhan.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
JP/5/stpdn
JP/5/stpdnSTPDN catches headlines againYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/bandungControversy has again hit the Institute of Public Administration (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java, in connection with bullying by senior students.Ichsan S.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Stash of 123 bombs discovered in Poso
Stash of 123 bombs discovered in PosoRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, PaluLocals have discovered a stash of 123 home-made bombs in the religiously divided regency of Poso, Central Sulawesi, putting security in the regency to a test ahead Idul Fitri and Christmas festivities this year.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
'Are the police afraid of militants?'
'Are the police afraid of militants?'Following the vandalizing of several nightspots in Greater Jakarta during Ramadhan by militant groups, the U.S. Embassy has warned its citizens to take precautions by avoiding stand-alone bars, clubs and nightclubs.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Democracy wins, but danger lurks
Democracy wins, but danger lurksSadanand Dhume , Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, Bali At midnight on Saturday, the dance floor at the Hard Rock Cafe in Bali was heaving. Apart from a careful pat down at the door for guests, the scene was no different from two years ago, before Islamist...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
BI to keep rates flat until yearend
BI to keep rates flat until yearendTony Hotland and Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite the soaring oil prices and the upcoming holiday festivities, the central bank has vowed to keep inflation in check and maintain low interest rates until the end of this year to help spur on business...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Disco guard nabbed for drugs
Disco guard nabbed for drugs JAKARTA: A security guard for the Manhattan Discotheque at the Hotel Borobudur, Central Jakarta, was caught red-handed on Saturday distributing ecstasy pills, the police revealed on Monday.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
2 x 19
2 x 19 Stash of 123 bombs discovered in Poso 2 x 27 Quakes jolt NTT and Sumatra, many refugees flee in panic 1 x 34Bus crashes into Kijang, four dead 1 x 34 Violence returns to state institute
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Govt remains cautious over subsidy cut
Govt remains cautious over subsidy cutThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile giving assurances that there would be no populist measures in its economic policies, the new government remains cautious over whether or not to cut fuel subsidies in the near future.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Woman arrested for visa stamp forgery
Woman arrested for visa stamp forgery JAKARTA: Investigators from the immigration office declared a woman a suspect on Monday in a visa stamp forgery scam, a crime that carries a maximum of six years in jail.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Selection row threatens to stall House
Selection row threatens to stall HouseKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFactions supporting the People's Coalition government have threatened to boycott a plenary House of Representatives session to endorse commission members scheduled on Tuesday, accusing their opposition of changing the...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
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A Message from H.E. Ambassador Sabato Della Monica, Head of the European Commission Delegation in Indonesia, on Occasion of the 5th EU-Indonesia Ministerial Meeting At the occasion of this first Ministerial dialogue between the European Union and the new Indonesian government, it is truly a...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Analysts skeptical about Juwono's visit to U.S.
Analysts skeptical about Juwono's visit to U.S.Tiarma Siboro and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Minister of Defense's planned visit to the U.S. will bear little fruit unless he can convince U.S.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Bapepam urges Ades management to cooperate
Bapepam urges Ades management to cooperateRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has urged the newly installed management of beverage firm PT Ades Alfindo Putrasetia to cooperate with the watchdog in uncovering alleged misconduct by the previous...
Tue, 26 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, 26 Oct 2004
Police grill Nabiel about alleged pollution in Buyat
Police grill Nabiel about alleged pollution in BuyatAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe National Police questioned former state minister of the environment Nabiel Makarim for five hours on Monday in connection with alleged pollution in Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, where PT Newmont Minahasa...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Looking for life's meaning? Run backwards
Looking for life's meaning? Run backwards KUALA LUMPUR: A 22-year-old Malaysian electronic engineer has claimed a national record for running backwards, saying he "wanted to do something meaningful in life".S.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
UN announces essay contest winners
UN announces essay contest winners JAKARTA: The United Nations office in Indonesia announced on Monday the winners of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) essay competition.Mariel Grazella Purnawan of Pelita Harapan University in Tangerang, Banten, took the top cash prize of Rp 10 million...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Mutia sorry she missed celebration
Mutia sorry she missed celebrationEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMany had hoped and prayed for the recovery of Mutia Rahmani Amalia, a third year student of SMU 70 state high school, who was seriously injured in the blast outside the Australian Embassy on Jl.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Change in Myanmar
Change in Myanmar Those that want to see the implementation of democratic reforms in Myanmar will have received the news of the sacking of Myanmar's prime minister Khin Nyunt with a great deal of dismay.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Merpati creditors may accept debt settlement plan
Merpati creditors may accept debt settlement planRendi A. Witular and Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCreditors of ailing state carrier PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines are set to approve the company's debt settlement proposal by converting debt into equity, which would help increase the value...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
* Police yet to grill FPI members over attacks Page 2
* Police yet to grill FPI members over attacks Page 2 * The government monitors provinces prone to Anthrax and will provide free medication Page 4 * Quakes jolt E. Nusa Tenggara and Sumatra, stirring panic Page 5 * New manpower minister must prove labor skeptics wrong Page 6 * Jakarta promises...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Composite Index : 846.63
Composite Index : 846.63 Previous : 850.77 Total trading volume : 1,359,805,076 Total trading value : Rp 889.82 billion
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Violence returns to state institute
Violence returns to state instituteYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, bandungControversy has again hit the Institute of Public Administration (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java, in connection with bullying by senior students.Ichsan S.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Team finds victims executed by rebels
Team finds victims executed by rebels JAYAPURA: The remains of five civilians allegedly killed by members of the Free Papua Movement (OPM) separatist group two weeks ago were found on Sunday by soldiers and police.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
JP/13/Bond
JP/13/BondSulawesi to issue regional bondFollowing the revision of the 1999 intergovernmental revenue sharing law that allows regions to issue debts to raise cash, the provincial administrations in Sulawesi plan to sell a collective bond to help finance local development programs.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Rupiah Rates Oct. 25
Rupiah Rates Oct. 25 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,120.72 6,372.13 6,782.06 6,710.56 Brunei dollar 1 5,753.55 5,149.06 5,479.91 5,422.53 Canadian dollar 1 7,804.06 6,983.78 7,432.91 7,354.69 Swiss franc 1 7,967.19 7,128.47 7,588.27 7,507.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Puteh pleas for extension of Aceh emergency status
Puteh pleas for extension of Aceh emergency statusMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn an apparent start of the government's "shock therapy" on graft and terrorism, the government announced on Monday it planned to send people convicted of serious corruption and terror offenses to...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
BI to fight court ruling in bank closure case
BI to fight court ruling in bank closure caseTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBank Indonesia will soon file an appeal to the Supreme Court to counter the Jakarta Administrative Court's recent verdict that ruled in favor of the now defunct Bank Dagang Bali (BDB).
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Susilo orders governors to 'stay put'
Susilo orders governors to 'stay put'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has told governors from across the country on Monday to avoid unnecessary overseas travel and trips to the capital and instead stay in their provinces and concentrate on regional...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
ADS -- Spotlight -- Oct. 26
ADS -- Spotlight -- Oct. 26 Ads: Spotlight-On Tuesday Oct 26 HELPING SMALL COMPANIES: The governor of Yogyakarta, Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, and the executive director of the World Trade Center Jakarta, Arief Gunawan (standing), sign a Memorandum of Understanding at the Grand opening of the 10-day...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Sulawesi to issue bond
Sulawesi to issue bondFollowing the revision of the 1999 intergovernmental revenue sharing law that allows regions to issue debts to raise cash, the provincial administrations in Sulawesi plan to sell a collective bond to help finance local development programs.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
JP/5/DRUG
JP/5/DRUG Police probed for bribery MEDAN, North Sumatra: Several North Sumatra Police officers are being questioned for allegedly taking a bribe from the son of the Karo Regent after the son was arrested in a drug raid. Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Probe into councillors must stop: Protesters
Probe into councillors must stop: ProtestersSEMARANG: About 2,000 people calling themselves the Marhaen People's Alliance staged protest on Monday here, demanding local prosecutors stop a probe into a Rp 14 billion (US$1.5 million) corruption case involving Central Java councillors.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
RI takes middle ground on stem-cell cloning
RI takes middle ground on stem-cell cloningDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs western countries debate the controversial issue of stem-cell cloning, Indonesia has come to a uniform decision on the country's standing on the issue.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Hadi Waluyo named Kostrad commander
Hadi Waluyo named Kostrad commanderTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter leaving the post vacant for more than two months, the Indonesian Military (TNI) appointed Lt. Gen. Hadi Waluyo as commander of the Army's Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) on Monday.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Govt remains cautious over subsidy cut
Govt remains cautious over subsidy cut The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhile giving assurances that there would be no populist measures in its economic policies, the new government remains cautious over whether or not to cut fuel subsidies in the near future.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Papua, integrity and Susilo's presidency
Papua, integrity and Susilo's presidencyAgus Sumule, Manokwari, Papua The downfall of former president Soeharto on May 21, 1998, undoubtedly fueled the widespread revival of free speech among the people -- including Papuans -- in determining their own future.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
FedEx's response
FedEx's response I would like to respond to PT Crown Closures Indonesia's letter of complaint sent to The Jakarta Post, a copy of which was sent to us by the Post.We can confirm that the shipment addressed to PT Crown Closures Indonesia arrived at Soekarno-Hatta airport on Oct. 15.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Manpower minister must prove skeptics wrong
Manpower minister must prove skeptics wrongRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaNewly appointed Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Fahmi Idris should not necessarily wait for the National Planning Board (Bappenas) to draw up the tasks for his first 100 days in office or to design long-term programs over...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Indonesia needs to build up its international credibility
Indonesia needs to build up its international credibilityWimar WitoelarIn a recent article for a major Jakarta newspaper, economist Faisal Basri warned President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to preserve the moral capital that is the major endowment of his government. This is a very important message.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Jakarta shares end down on weak Asian markets, oil hike worries
Jakarta shares end down on weak Asian markets, oil hike worriesDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower Monday on swift profit-taking after sharp gains in the previous session, driven partly by losses across Asian markets amid worries over rising oil prices, dealers said.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Police probed for bribery
Police probed for briberyMEDAN, North Sumatra: Several North Sumatra Police officers are being questioned for allegedly taking a bribe from the son of the Karo Regent after the son was arrested in a drug raid.Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
1. SBY: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. SBY: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Susilo tells governors to 'stay put' 2. TNI: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTS Hadi Waluyo named Kostrad commander 3. MUTIA: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS Mutia sorry she missed celebration 4. CELL: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS RI takes middle ground on stem-cell cloning
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Bus crashes into Kijang, four dead
Bus crashes into Kijang, four deadPuji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, PekanbaruFour people were killed and six others severely injured on Sunday evening when a bus crashed into a Toyota Kijang in Redang Seko subdistrict, Indragiri Hulu regency, Riau province.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Destructive fishing and Togean Islands coral
Destructive fishing and Togean Islands coralFachruddin Majeri Mangunjaya, Contributor, JakartaWe set off for a Bajau village on Kabalutan island, Palu from the port of Ampana, on Sulawesi's eastern peninsula.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
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A Message from H.E. Ambassador Sabato Della Monica, Head of the European Commission Delegation in Indonesia, on Occasion of the 5th EU-Indonesia Ministerial Meeting At the occasion of this first Ministerial dialogue between the European Union and the new Indonesian government, it is truly a...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Ministers told to quit party jobs
Ministers told to quit party jobsM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCalls are mounting for Cabinet members to relinquish their posts in political parties and business enterprises to avoid conflict of interests and to allow them to focus on state duties.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
District sealed after Anthrax outbreak
District sealed after Anthrax outbreakFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is closely monitoring several provinces prone to Anthrax and will provide free medication for those that contract the disease.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
School's wall falls, tensions still high
School's wall falls, tensions still highUrip Hudiono and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe two-meter-high concrete wall that sealed off the Sang Timur Catholic school in Ciledug, Tangerang, came crashing down on Monday, but intolerance in the community is still a force to reckon...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Quakes jolt NTT and Sumatra, many refugees flee in panic
Quakes jolt NTT and Sumatra, many refugees flee in panicThe Jakarta Post, Kupang, JakartaA strong earthquake jolted East Nusa Tenggara province on Monday, slightly damaging scores of buildings and causing local residents to flee in panic. No injuries were reported.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Minister pledges to push ahead with sports bill
Minister pledges to push ahead with sports billEva C. Komandjaja and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After hanging in legislative limbo since 2002, the sports bill looks set to be revived by new sports minister Adhyaksa Dault.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Kerosene shortage hits Lombok Island
Kerosene shortage hits Lombok IslandMATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: After a week kerosene remains scare on Lombok Island, with locals forming long queues at stores in the provincial capital of Mataram.Made Aswinayasa, a kerosene distributor, blamed the shortage on Monday on distribution problems in...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Goodwill, forgiveness for RI illegals in Malaysia
Goodwill, forgiveness for RI illegals in MalaysiaNew Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur What began as a gesture of goodwill to the new government of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and the people of Indonesia, and limited to illegal workers from that country, has now become a two-week amnesty to all...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Govt to send fraudsters, terrorists to island jail
Govt to send fraudsters, terrorists to island jailFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCiting fragile peace in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Governor Abdullah Puteh proposed on Monday an extension of the state of civil emergency in the war-torn province.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
ASEAN lawmakers to debate ways to push Myanmar
ASEAN lawmakers to debate ways to push MyanmarAgencies, Kuala Lumpur/New DelhiSoutheast Asian lawmakers might ask their governments to suspend military-ruled Myanmar from the region's main grouping if it doesn't speed up democratic reforms, officials said on Monday.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Conservation awareness essential for tourism
Conservation awareness essential for tourismObservation of International Tourism Day on October 27 is encouraging the development of the tourism sector to better promote the country as a holiday destination.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Corruption, terror cases top police job list
Corruption, terror cases top police job listAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer attorney general M.A. Rachman's corruption case, Account No. 502 and the arrest of terrorist suspects Azahari and Noordin Moh.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Trigger-happy officer suspended
Trigger-happy officer suspended JAKARTA: Following the detention of the Tanah Abang Police deputy chief, Adj. Comr. Paidi, for his shooting of a motorcyclist, the Jakarta Police announced on Monday that the officer had been suspended.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
RI third in junior badminton meet
RI third in junior badminton meetEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian young shuttlers had to settle for third place three consecutive times after defeating Chinese Taipei 3-1 in the team competition playoff at the World Junior Badminton Championships in Richmond, Canada, on...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Agus Sumule
Agus Sumule Manokwari, Papua 2. Burma -- Myanmar's leadership change is aimed at its neighbors 1 X 45 Myanmar's leadership change aimed at neighbors Kavi Chongkittavorn The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok3.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
RI and the Netherlands:
RI and the Netherlands: From old friendship to modern partnership Bernard BotYesterday The Hague, today Jakarta, tomorrow Rome. Anyone who passes through five time zones twice within 48 hours and covers a total of 28,000 kilometers must have a good reason for doing so. And so I do.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
City promises better investment climate next year
City promises better investment climate next yearDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn an effort to attract more investment to the city, the administration plans to revoke bylaws hindering development and create a one-stop-shop investor service, Deputy Governor Fauzi Bowo says.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
JP/13/Market
JP/13/Market Shares end down on weak Asian markets Dow Jones Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower Monday on swift profit-taking after sharp gains in the previous session, driven partly by losses across Asian markets amid worries over rising oil prices, dealers said.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
1. SCHOOL: 1 X 28
1. SCHOOL: 1 X 28 School's wall falls, talks fail 2. FPI: 1 x 32 Police yet to quiz FPI attackers 3. NEWMONT: 2 x 24 Police question Nabiel over Buyat Bay case 4. PRISON: 2 x 22 Govt to send fraudsters, terrorists to island jail 5. ACEH: 2 x 18 Puteh pleas for extension of Aceh emergency status
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
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;JP; ANPAd..r.. APMF in BaliCorrection: The position of Indra Abidin in the Asia Pacific Media Forum as stated in the article "Bali to host first regional forum on advertising media", which appeared in our Special Report in The Jakarta Post of Oct.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Skeptically hopeful
Skeptically hopeful It all sounds too familiar.President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono vowed to make fighting corruption one of the top priorities of his government, declaring in his inauguration speech last week that he was personally leading the campaign.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
JP/Togean
JP/TogeanSaving the Togean islands from destructive fishingFachruddin Majeri Mangunjaya Contributor/JakartaThe sea was calm, clear and without a single wave. The exhausting journey from Ampana, 150 kilometers from Palu, Central Sulawesi, was immediately compensated for when we stepped from the boat...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
ADS -- Spotlight -- Oct. 26
ADS -- Spotlight -- Oct. 26 Ads: Spotlight-On Tuesday Oct 26 HELPING SMALL COMPANIES: The governor of Yogyakarta, Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, and the executive director of the World Trade Center Jakarta, Arief Gunawan (standing), sign a Memorandum of Understanding at the Grand opening of the 10-day...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Recently, on 11 October 2004, the Council of European Ministers
Recently, on 11 October 2004, the Council of European Ministers of Foreign Affairs adopted conclusions on the priorities in the cooperation and dialogue between the EU and Indonesia. The main topics of those conclusions were the following:General remarks The EU is attached to a united, democratic,...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Fully furnished accommodation with quality of hotel
Fully furnished accommodation with quality of hotelSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Serviced apartments have become a flexible alternative to a hotel, offering guests not only fully furnished accommodation, but also a space for meeting clients or entertaining friends for a few days,...
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Okay for home or investment
Okay for home or investmentBurhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta For some Indonesians, lifestyle has changed considerably, including their preference for homes. For quite some years now, living in apartments is the ultimate choice.
Tue, 26 Oct 2004
Top court keeps rector killer in jail
Top court keeps rector killer in jail BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: The Supreme Court has upheld a 17-year jail term given to the man convicted of murdering Syah Kuala University rector Dayan Dawood.
Tue, 26 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.